Archive for March, 2008
Did You Know…
In the 1700s there were three islands that stretched for four miles between Folly Island and Sullivan’s Island. They were named Middle Bay Island, Morrison Island, and Cummings Point. The first Charleston lighthouse was built on Middle Bay Island in 1767. The lighthouse was designed by Samuel Cardy and built by Adam Miller and Thomas [...]
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Did You Know…
According to an article written in USA Today, in the year 1942 Edward Seabrook Sr., a local securities dealer, bought most of the Folly Beach island, 1,000 acres, for just $5,000. Over the next five decades Seabrook and his son, Edward Jr., developed 90-% of the island.
Feature Property of the Week, Folly Beach, SC
Rose Remodeling & Hardware, adjacent to the U.S. Post Office on Folly Beach, is a great opportunity to acquire both a commercial property and a multi-family residence. Built in 1950, originally 3300 square feet, this building is one of two existing structures on Folly Beach with a basement! Perfect storage for the hardware store that [...]
Real Estate Auctions Gain in Popularity ….Going Once, Going Twice, Sold
The Following blog was written by Greg Napier our Auctioneer.
Many people across the nation are choosing the “Auction ” method of selling their real estate because it’s not only effective but because auctions are public, open and exciting. They are the essence of what America and the free market are all about. Over 58 Billion [...]
DID YOU KNOW…
Did you know…Currently the Dock Street Theatre is undergoing renovations and is expected to reopen in 2010. The Dock Street Theatre is one of Charleston’s buildings that is chock full of history. The first building constructed in America in 1736, for theatrical use, had a short life of four years until it burnt down in a [...]
History of Interest Rates and Rates in Today’s Market
In my last blog I shared with you how today’s market is effecting our sellers, I finished by telling you I would talk about sales in our area. So here goes.
In our Charleston MLS in the Year 2007 there were 12,382 sales units closed, yes it was down from the previous years, 22% however, those [...]
There’s No Place Like Home!
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
By Jacquie Russo
The decision to finally purchase my own home was not an easy one. For many years, I had been a renter. I was comfortable with the fact that I was not committed to anything but giving 30 days notice when I was ready to leave. Becoming part of the [...]
Success and the Real Estate Agent
In today’s market buyers and sellers need Real Estate agents more than ever. This market creates increased opportunity for those Real Estate agents who are committed and qualified to this business. The qualities that Buyers and Sellers are looking for is, a Real Estate company, an office and agents who have the tools such as, [...]
A little bit of history goes a long way…
One of the things I love about being broker of Prudential’s Folly Road Office is having the opportunity to share with people who are interested in becoming an agent, or agents who have been in the business for a while, how joining our Folly Road office can help jump start their career. I also gain [...]
