The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
19 Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties Resort Golf Courses
This article is intended to be a golfing resource for a description of, and contact information for, the golf courses in the greater Charleston metro area. They are in no particular order.
1. The Legend Oaks Plantation Golf Club course offers a traditional style course more akin to the Pinehurst style. Legend Oaks features a classic layout nestled in Charleston’s historic plantations area.
Legend Oaks golf course is about 45 minutes from downtown Charleston and is located at 118 Legend Oaks Way, Summerville, South Carolina 29485. Call 843-821-4077 or visit http://www.legendoaksgolf.com/ Green Fees are $35 - $55.
2. Pine Forest Country Club golf course has a four star rating by Golf Digest. Golf digest also describes the course as “The Hidden Gem in Charleston”. Located in Summerville and only a few miles off of I-26 Pine forest is the perfect golf course to stop at on you way out of Charleston.
Pine Forest Country Club golf course is located about 40 minutes from Charleston at 1000 Congressional Boulevard, Summerville, South Carolina 29483. Call 843-851-1193 or visit http://www.pineforestcountryclub.com/ Green Fees are $50 - $65.
3. Golf Club at Wescott Plantation golf course is designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and was selected for the 2007 Hooters Professional Golf tour and as a Nationwide Tour qualifier in 2006. This 27 hole golf course is set among live oaks and built on an old plantation. The design features traditional earthworks and classic bunkering.
The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation golf course is about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston at 5000 Wescott Plantation Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina 29485. Call 843-871-2135 or visit http://www.wescottgolf.com/ Green Fees are $35 - $65.
4. Coosaw Creek Country Club golf course is designed by Arthur Hill and is a par 71, 6,593 yard semi-private course with plenty of Lowcountry character. Blessed with unusual rolling terrain this is a challenging course with undulating greens and a variety of longer drives and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards.
Coosaw Creek Country Club is about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston at 4110 Cub Course Drive, North Charleston 29420. Call 843-767-9000 or visit http://www.coosawcreek.com/ Green Fees are $40 - $70.
5. Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club golf course is located off Highway 61 just south of Drayton hall, Magnolia Gardens and Middleton Place. The course offers immaculate ultradwarf greens and has 5 sets of tees for golfers of all levels.
Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club is located just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston at 20 Dunvegan Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414. Green Fees are $35 - $55.
6. The Links at Stono Ferry golf course features incredible golf with a historic flair. Designed by Ron Garl this golf course offers one of the most exciting tests in the area and is known for its back nine heroics and the island green18th hole.
The Links at Stono Ferry golf course is about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston at 4812 Stono Links drive, Hollywood, South Carolina 29449. Call 843-763-1817 or visit http://www.stonoferrygolf.com/ Green Fees are $55 - $85.
7. Charleston National Country Club golf course is designed by Rees Jones and is sculpted out of Lowcountry marshland with cool ocean breezes creating different playing conditions between morning and afternoon rounds. Rees Jones calls the course “one of the elite venues in golf”.
Charleston National Country Club is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston at 1360 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466. Call 843-884-7999 or visit http://www.charlestonnationalgolf.com/. Green Fees are $40 - $80.
8. Dunes West Golf Club course is designed by Arthur Hills and is located on the site of the historic Lexington Plantation. Ranked in the “Top 10 Resort Courses” by both golf magazine and golf digest. This pare 72, 6.600 yard masterpiece is one of the best you ever play.
Dunes West Golf Club is located about 45 minutes from downtown Charleston at 3636 Wando Plantation Way, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Call 843-856-9000 or visit http://www.duneswestgolfclub.com/ Green Fees are $40 - $75.
9. Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor golf course is just minutes from Charleston. This course features plush fairways, immaculate greens and breathtaking panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter.
Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor golf course is located across the harbor from downtown Charleston. At One Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Call 843-849-2385 or visit http://wwwpatriotspointlinks.com/ Green Fees are $45 - $85.
10. Rivertowne Country Club golf course is designed by Arnold Palmer and is where you can treat yourself to pure golf on a course like no other in the Charleston area.
Rivertowne Country club is located about 40 minutes from downtown Charleston at 1700 Rivertowne country Cub Drive, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466. Call 843-849-2408 or visit http://www.rivertownecountryclub.com/ Green Fees are $60 - $100.
11. Wild Dunes Resort Harbor Course is a Tom Fazio masterpiece with a par 70 and 6,359 yard course. Considered by Fazio as one of his favorites, the Harbor Course is a true test of golf. Each nine has a cohesive variety of short and long holes, some bordering the Intracoastal Waterway.
Wild Dunes Resort Harbor course is located about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 5737 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451. Call 888-343-7921 or visit http://www.duneswest.com/. Green Fees are $75 - $125.
12. Wild Dunes Resort Links Course is consistently ranked in both Golf Magazine and golf digest as one of “America’s Top 100” golf courses. The Links provides the combined challenges of the Atlantic Ocean, relentless wind, and breathtaking Charleston costal terrain.
Wild Dunes Resort Links course is located about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 5737 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451. Call 888-343-7921 or visit http://www.duneswest.com/. Green Fees are $100 - $190.
13. Seabrook Island Resort Crooked Oaks golf course is designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Crooked Oaks meanders through a maritime forest environment. The undulating greens are well guarded by bunkers and marshes and feature excellent putting surfaces. Golf Digest rates this a “Four Star” course.
Seabrook Island Resort Crooked Oaks golf course is about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 3772 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 843-768-2529 or visit http://www.discoverseabrook.com/ Green Fees are $90 -$160.
14. Seabrook Island Resort Ocean Winds is designed by Willard Byrd. The golf course plays along tidal marshes and sand dunes out to the Atlantic Ocean and back with swirling winds providing a fresh challenge on each hole.
Seabrook Island Ocean Resort wids golf course is about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 3772 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 843-768-2529 or visit http://www.discoverseabrook.com/ Green Fees are $90 -$160.
15. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Cougar Point Course is designed by Gary Player. This par-72 layout features holes playing directly along broad expanses of tidal marsh, offering panoramic views of the Kiawah River. Cougar point is designed to challenge scratch players while providing an enjoyable round for players of all skill levels.
Cougar Point golf course is located about 40 minutes from downtown Charleston at 12 Kiawah Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green fees range from $150 - $250.
16. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Turtle Point Course is designed by jack Nicklaus and was opened in 1981 and total renovated in 2000. Turtle Point has a low profile design that takes advantage of the islands natural contours and dune ridges. The course flows seamlessly through interior forests of hardwoods and palmettos, along blackwater lagoons, and finally to three spectacular holes along the Atlantic Ocean.
Turtle Point golf course is located about 45 minutes from Charleston at One Turtle Point Drive Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green fees are $150 - $250.
17. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Osprey Point Course is designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1988. Set amid pristine lagoons, marshes and maritime forests Osprey Point offers panoramic views from every hole. The setting for the course features four large natural lakes and fingers of saltwater marshes. Osprey Point was recently awarded 4 ½ stars in Golf digest’s “Best Places to Play” readers poll.
Osprey Point golf course is located about 50 minutes from downtown Charleston at 1000 Governors Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green fees are $150 - $250.
18. Kiawah Island Golf Resort The Ocean Course is one of Pete Dye’s most superb designs. The Ocean Course has been selected as the host site for the 2012 PGA Championship. It first received attention as the host of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches. In 2007 it hosted the Senior PGA Championship. The Ocean course was named by Golf Digest as “America’s Toughest Course”. The Ocean course is a 7,356 yard course which offers spectacular views along tow and half miles of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Ocean Course golf course is located about I hour from downtown Charleston at 1000 Ocean Course Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green Fees are $280 - $390.
19. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Oak Point Course is located in Kiawah River Estates on nearby Johns Island. Oak Point opened in 1989 and was designed by Clyde Johnson. It was built on the grounds of an old indigo and cotton plantation. The lay of the land dictated a design that is reminiscent of Scottish golf.
Oak Point Course is located about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 4394 Hope Plantation Drive, Johns Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green Fees are $90 - $170.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
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Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Event, Presented by Charleston Crafts
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Event, Presented by Charleston Crafts
The 31st Annual Charleston South Carolina 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event is located in Wragg Square at the intersection of Meeting Street and Charlotte Street in downtown historic Charleston. Lois and I went to the 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event Saturday. The weather was great and the Craft show was even better. There are nearly 100 exhibitors, each with a unique craft. I highly recommend you check it out.
The Piccolo Spoleto craft event has evolved into one of the premier regional craft fairs and features two weekend events, in combination with daily demonstrations at the Charleston Crafts Gallery located at 161 Church Street in historic Charleston South Carolina.
Charleston Crafts, Inc. was began in 1989 as a pilot project of Piccolo Spoleto, local artists formed a cooperative venture to present an ongoing display of crafts to the public. In addition to featuring the work of local Charleston artists the membership endeavors to involve the public in the diverse craft arts produced here in the Lowcountry. Anyone interested in supporting the goals of Charleston Crafts is invited to join as an associate member. Contact Charleston Crafts at 161 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston South Carolina or call 843-723-2938 or visit http://www.charletoncrafts.org.
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Crafts Events Hours for the remaining days are Sunday May 30th 10-6, Saturday June 4th 10-6, Sunday June 5th 10-6, and Monday June 6th 11-5. See you at the Crafts show!
Here are links to prior 2010 USA Spoleto Festival articles:
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/20/Charlestons-2010-Piccolo-Festival-JAC-Jazz-Series
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/19/Charleston-South-Carolinas-Piccolo-Spoleto
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/18/Charleston-Spoleto-Festival-USA-2010
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Event, Presented by Charleston Crafts
The 31st Annual Charleston South Carolina 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event is located in Wragg Square at the intersection of Meeting Street and Charlotte Street in downtown historic Charleston. Lois and I went to the 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event Saturday. The weather was great and the Craft show was even better. There are nearly 100 exhibitors, each with a unique craft. I highly recommend you check it out.
The Piccolo Spoleto craft event has evolved into one of the premier regional craft fairs and features two weekend events, in combination with daily demonstrations at the Charleston Crafts Gallery located at 161 Church Street in historic Charleston South Carolina.
Charleston Crafts, Inc. was began in 1989 as a pilot project of Piccolo Spoleto, local artists formed a cooperative venture to present an ongoing display of crafts to the public. In addition to featuring the work of local Charleston artists the membership endeavors to involve the public in the diverse craft arts produced here in the Lowcountry. Anyone interested in supporting the goals of Charleston Crafts is invited to join as an associate member. Contact Charleston Crafts at 161 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston South Carolina or call 843-723-2938 or visit http://www.charletoncrafts.org.
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Crafts Events Hours for the remaining days are Sunday May 30th 10-6, Saturday June 4th 10-6, Sunday June 5th 10-6, and Monday June 6th 11-5. See you at the Crafts show!
Here are links to prior 2010 USA Spoleto Festival articles:
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/20/Charlestons-2010-Piccolo-Festival-JAC-Jazz-Series
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/19/Charleston-South-Carolinas-Piccolo-Spoleto
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/18/Charleston-Spoleto-Festival-USA-2010
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Friday, May 28, 2010
How Green is Your Attic?
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
How Green is Your Attic?
According to the Department of energy 44% of an average household’s energy dollars is for heating and air conditioning. For a relatively modest investment in insulation materials and labor, a consumer can lower those costs on an ongoing basis and generate a rapid payback.
Though insulating a home is green in itself, some alternatives are greener than others. Some use recycled materials while others use new technology, while others use older products made in a more earth friendly way.
5 Green Insulation Options
1. Cotton insulation is made from recycled scrap generated during denim manufacturing. It is flame resistant and is about twice as costly as fiberglass with about the same R-factor.
2. Mineral wool insulation is made from steel slag or natural rock that is manufactured into a flame resistant fiber. It contains over 75% recycled materials. It is moisture resistant and holds its R-value when wet. It can be used in below grade applications.
3. Fiberglass made from abundant silica and has been made greener through the inclusion of post consumer and post industrial recycled materials.
4. Cellulose is today’s green loose fill insulation of choice. It is composed of roughly 75% recycled shredded newsprint treated to be flame resistant. Cellulose is not advisable to use in areas prone to moisture.
5. Polyiso is considered the most environmentally friendly spray foam and rigid foam board. It has a higher R-value than batt, and loose fill insulation and can be used anywhere in a home except below grade.
With all the above insulation alternatives above , proper installation is the key to tightening a home. Poorly installed insulation that leaves gaps or is not well sited to the moisture levels can compromise the R-value of the insulation. Some installations may qualify for a tax credit.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
How Green is Your Attic?
According to the Department of energy 44% of an average household’s energy dollars is for heating and air conditioning. For a relatively modest investment in insulation materials and labor, a consumer can lower those costs on an ongoing basis and generate a rapid payback.
Though insulating a home is green in itself, some alternatives are greener than others. Some use recycled materials while others use new technology, while others use older products made in a more earth friendly way.
5 Green Insulation Options
1. Cotton insulation is made from recycled scrap generated during denim manufacturing. It is flame resistant and is about twice as costly as fiberglass with about the same R-factor.
2. Mineral wool insulation is made from steel slag or natural rock that is manufactured into a flame resistant fiber. It contains over 75% recycled materials. It is moisture resistant and holds its R-value when wet. It can be used in below grade applications.
3. Fiberglass made from abundant silica and has been made greener through the inclusion of post consumer and post industrial recycled materials.
4. Cellulose is today’s green loose fill insulation of choice. It is composed of roughly 75% recycled shredded newsprint treated to be flame resistant. Cellulose is not advisable to use in areas prone to moisture.
5. Polyiso is considered the most environmentally friendly spray foam and rigid foam board. It has a higher R-value than batt, and loose fill insulation and can be used anywhere in a home except below grade.
With all the above insulation alternatives above , proper installation is the key to tightening a home. Poorly installed insulation that leaves gaps or is not well sited to the moisture levels can compromise the R-value of the insulation. Some installations may qualify for a tax credit.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Thursday, May 27, 2010
South Carolina April 2010 Market Analysis
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
South Carolina April 2010 Market Analysis
As expected, buyers in South Carolina took advantage of the federal first-time home buyer tax credit last month, which officially came to a close on April 30. Pending Sales were up 16.3 percent versus last year at this time, with 4,802 contracts written. That is the highest number of pending sales since April 2008. Closed Sales were also up 25.0 percent to 4,196.
To capitalize on buyer activity, sellers added 10,863 new listings to the market in April, an increase of 22.3 percent compared to last year. They may have also been encouraged by the Median Sales Price which was up 4.4 percent to $144,000. This influx of listings has pushed the Months Supply of Inventory up 3.7 percent to 14.9, and inventory itself was also up 3.2 percent to 56,844. This is also a high mark. In fact, it's the most properties available in South Carolina since modern methods of data tracking began in 2007.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
South Carolina April 2010 Market Analysis
As expected, buyers in South Carolina took advantage of the federal first-time home buyer tax credit last month, which officially came to a close on April 30. Pending Sales were up 16.3 percent versus last year at this time, with 4,802 contracts written. That is the highest number of pending sales since April 2008. Closed Sales were also up 25.0 percent to 4,196.
To capitalize on buyer activity, sellers added 10,863 new listings to the market in April, an increase of 22.3 percent compared to last year. They may have also been encouraged by the Median Sales Price which was up 4.4 percent to $144,000. This influx of listings has pushed the Months Supply of Inventory up 3.7 percent to 14.9, and inventory itself was also up 3.2 percent to 56,844. This is also a high mark. In fact, it's the most properties available in South Carolina since modern methods of data tracking began in 2007.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at the Junction Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island Memorial Weekend Events
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at the Junction Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island Memorial Weekend Events
Come to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village located between Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island for a weekend of fun for the whole family. Theses events are sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island. There is no charge for these events. Hours are 6-9 PM each evening.
Friday May 28th
Kick off the Memorial Day weekend at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at Village Green and join the MEN OF DISTICTION a seven piece band which offers something for all music lovers form beach music to rhythm & blues to country. Prepare to be a part of this high energy show because THE MEN OF DISTINCTION focus on audience participation.
Saturday May 29th
Complete of your great Saturday at the beach on Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village to hear the GREAT SOCIETY BAND. This five piece band features Motown and beach favorites, along with funky soul and timeless jazz music that spans decades of American music.
Sunday May 30th
Enjoy you Sunday evening at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the village Green at Freshfields Village and listening to CONDON & COMPANY. This group has been serving up an array of tunes , from pop to rock to rhythm & blues in the Charleston area since 1958.
Freshfields Village is located just beyond the Kiawah Island – Seabrook Island round – about and is just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. If you are anywhere in the Charleston area enjoy the scenic drive down Bohicket road and have a relaxing family oriented evening at Freshfields Village at Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Check out all of the unique shops while you are here!
For addition information call 843-768-6491 or visit http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at the Junction Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island Memorial Weekend Events
Come to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village located between Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island for a weekend of fun for the whole family. Theses events are sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island. There is no charge for these events. Hours are 6-9 PM each evening.
Friday May 28th
Kick off the Memorial Day weekend at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at Village Green and join the MEN OF DISTICTION a seven piece band which offers something for all music lovers form beach music to rhythm & blues to country. Prepare to be a part of this high energy show because THE MEN OF DISTINCTION focus on audience participation.
Saturday May 29th
Complete of your great Saturday at the beach on Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village to hear the GREAT SOCIETY BAND. This five piece band features Motown and beach favorites, along with funky soul and timeless jazz music that spans decades of American music.
Sunday May 30th
Enjoy you Sunday evening at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the village Green at Freshfields Village and listening to CONDON & COMPANY. This group has been serving up an array of tunes , from pop to rock to rhythm & blues in the Charleston area since 1958.
Freshfields Village is located just beyond the Kiawah Island – Seabrook Island round – about and is just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. If you are anywhere in the Charleston area enjoy the scenic drive down Bohicket road and have a relaxing family oriented evening at Freshfields Village at Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Check out all of the unique shops while you are here!
For addition information call 843-768-6491 or visit http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House
The National Historic Landmark Joseph Manigault House was built in 1803 and is one of two National Historic Landmark Homes operated by the Charleston Museum. The other one is The Heyward – Washington House built in 1772.
The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Joseph Manigault House, also know as “Charleston’s Huguenot House”, was designed by Gabriel Manigault for his brother Joseph. This three story suburban villa is a premier example of Federal, or Adam Style, architecture. The house reveals the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice planting family of French – Huguenot descent and the African American slaves who lived there. The interior boasts of American, English, and French furnishings, while a charming Gate Temple is the focus of a period garden.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House
The National Historic Landmark Joseph Manigault House was built in 1803 and is one of two National Historic Landmark Homes operated by the Charleston Museum. The other one is The Heyward – Washington House built in 1772.
The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Joseph Manigault House, also know as “Charleston’s Huguenot House”, was designed by Gabriel Manigault for his brother Joseph. This three story suburban villa is a premier example of Federal, or Adam Style, architecture. The house reveals the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice planting family of French – Huguenot descent and the African American slaves who lived there. The interior boasts of American, English, and French furnishings, while a charming Gate Temple is the focus of a period garden.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
The Charleston Museum
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
The Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum is America’s first museum, it was founded in 1773. The Charleston Museum’s mission is to preserve the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Explore the rich social, natural, and architectural heritage of Charleston and the Lowcountry and it’s to National Historic Landmark houses the Joseph Manigault House built in 1803 and the Heyward – Washington House built in 1772.
Whether you have an interest in military history, southern decorative art, or southern prehistoric animals, the Charleston Museum has something for everyone. Make sure the kids explore Kidstory where they will experience a hands on perspective of Charleston and Lowcountry history.
The Museum is located at 360 Meeting Street in downtown historic Charleston. The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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The Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum is America’s first museum, it was founded in 1773. The Charleston Museum’s mission is to preserve the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Explore the rich social, natural, and architectural heritage of Charleston and the Lowcountry and it’s to National Historic Landmark houses the Joseph Manigault House built in 1803 and the Heyward – Washington House built in 1772.
Whether you have an interest in military history, southern decorative art, or southern prehistoric animals, the Charleston Museum has something for everyone. Make sure the kids explore Kidstory where they will experience a hands on perspective of Charleston and Lowcountry history.
The Museum is located at 360 Meeting Street in downtown historic Charleston. The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Charleston’s 2010 Piccolo Festival JAC Jazz Series
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston’s 2010 Piccolo Festival JAC Jazz Series
The 2010 Piccolo Festival Jazz Series is be conducted by the Jazz Artists of Charleston. The Piccolo Jazz series will be hosted upstairs at McCrady’s Restaurant located at 2Unit Alley in downtown historic Charleston. See these Charleston jazz musicians at their best in a very intimate setting.
This is a thirteen night series from May 27th through June 11th featuring Charleston’s finest jazz artists. There will be 2 sets each night at 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each set. Tickets are $20 per set in advance or $25 per set the day of.
To purchase tickets of for additional information visit http://www.THEJAC.org or call 843-641-0011.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Charleston’s 2010 Piccolo Festival JAC Jazz Series
The 2010 Piccolo Festival Jazz Series is be conducted by the Jazz Artists of Charleston. The Piccolo Jazz series will be hosted upstairs at McCrady’s Restaurant located at 2Unit Alley in downtown historic Charleston. See these Charleston jazz musicians at their best in a very intimate setting.
This is a thirteen night series from May 27th through June 11th featuring Charleston’s finest jazz artists. There will be 2 sets each night at 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each set. Tickets are $20 per set in advance or $25 per set the day of.
To purchase tickets of for additional information visit http://www.THEJAC.org or call 843-641-0011.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
First-Time Home Buyers, Sellers Optimistic
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
First-Time Home Buyers, Sellers Optimistic
More than 48 percent of first-time buyers expect home prices to increase by this time next year, according to a survey by Century 21 Real Estate.
The survey posed questions to people who had bought or sold a home in the last year.
Sixty percent of first-time home buyers say they didn’t understand the process of buying a home, and more than 85 percent of both first-time buyers and sellers said that using a real estate professional was important.
The top three skills valued in a real estate professional by both buyers and sellers were knowledge of the area, trustworthiness, and responsiveness.
More than 80 percent of buyers believe now is a good time to buy a home. First-time home buyers rated these three factors as the most influential in their decision:
• Current housing prices: 66 percent
• Home Buyer tax credit: 63 percent
• Low loan rates: 60 percent
In choosing a home, 95 percent of first-time home buyers thought price was the most important consideration, but 90 percent were also very concerned about neighborhood safety.
About 54 percent of first-time sellers think home prices are more affordable now than they were this time last year, and 50 percent were selling because they were purchasing a property they saw as more attractive and better suited to their needs.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Source: Century 21 Real Estate LLC (04/21/2010)
First-Time Home Buyers, Sellers Optimistic
More than 48 percent of first-time buyers expect home prices to increase by this time next year, according to a survey by Century 21 Real Estate.
The survey posed questions to people who had bought or sold a home in the last year.
Sixty percent of first-time home buyers say they didn’t understand the process of buying a home, and more than 85 percent of both first-time buyers and sellers said that using a real estate professional was important.
The top three skills valued in a real estate professional by both buyers and sellers were knowledge of the area, trustworthiness, and responsiveness.
More than 80 percent of buyers believe now is a good time to buy a home. First-time home buyers rated these three factors as the most influential in their decision:
• Current housing prices: 66 percent
• Home Buyer tax credit: 63 percent
• Low loan rates: 60 percent
In choosing a home, 95 percent of first-time home buyers thought price was the most important consideration, but 90 percent were also very concerned about neighborhood safety.
About 54 percent of first-time sellers think home prices are more affordable now than they were this time last year, and 50 percent were selling because they were purchasing a property they saw as more attractive and better suited to their needs.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Source: Century 21 Real Estate LLC (04/21/2010)
Monday, April 26, 2010
Home Sales Rise on Tax Credit, Favorable Market
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Home Sales Rise on Tax Credit, Favorable Market
Buyers responding to the home buyer tax credit and favorable affordability conditions boosted existing-home sales in March, marking the beginning of an expected spring surge, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million units in March from 5.01 million in February, and are 16.1 percent above the 4.61 million-unit level in March 2009.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said it is encouraging to see a broad home sales recovery in nearly every part of the country, with two important underlying trends. “Sales have been above year-ago levels for nine straight months, and inventory has trended down from year-ago levels for 20 months running,” he said. “The home buyer tax credit has been a resounding success as these underlying trends point to a broad stabilization in home prices. This is preserving perhaps $1 trillion in largely middle-class housing wealth that may have been wiped out without the housing stimulus measure.”
Rise in Inventories, Prices
Total housing inventory at the end of March rose 1.5 percent to 3.58 million existing homes available for sale, which represents an 8.0-month supply at the current sales pace, down from an 8.5-month supply in February. Raw unsold inventory is 1.8 percent below a year ago, and is 21.7 percent below the record of 4.58 million in July 2008.
“Foreclosures have been feeding into the inventory pipeline at a fairly steady pace and are being absorbed manageably,” Yun said. “In fact, foreclosures are selling quickly, especially in the lower-price ranges that are attractive to first-time home buyers.”
A parallel NAR practitioner survey shows first-time buyers purchased 44 percent of homes in March, up from 42 percent in February. Investors accounted for 19 percent of transactions in March, unchanged from February; the remaining sales were to repeat buyers. All-cash sales remain elevated at 27 percent in March, the same as in February.
The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $170,700 in March, up 0.4 percent from March 2009. Distressed homes, typically sold at a 15 percent discount, accounted for 35 percent of sales last month – unchanged from February.
“With home values stabilizing, a revival in home buying confidence will likely help the housing market get back on its feet even as the tax credit impact disappears,” Yun said.
A Great Time to Buy
NAR President Vicki Cox Golder said buying conditions are in near-perfect alignment. “Even with tougher loan standards, historically low mortgage interest rates with affordable prices and a sense that the market is turning have created optimal conditions in much of the country,” she said.
“With the fast-approaching April 30 deadline to get a contract in place for the tax credit, REALTORS® are working harder than ever to negotiate transactions, arrange services and complete paperwork,” Golder said. “Because many repeat buyers need to sell their current home first, many will be purchasing later without the tax credit but now have the benefit of a more buoyant housing market.”
According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 4.97 percent in March from 4.99 percent in February; the rate was 5.00 percent in March 2009.
Single-family home sales rose 7.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.68 million in March from a level of 4.36 million in February, and are 13.3 percent above the 4.13 million level a year ago. The median existing single-family home price was $170,700 in March, up 0.6 percent from March 2009.
Regional, Metro Area Performances
Single-family median prices rose in 14 out of 20 metropolitan statistical areas reported in March in comparison with a year earlier. Five metro areas experienced double-digit increases, including San Diego, St. Louis, and Boston.
Existing condominium and co-op sales increased 3.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 670,000 in March from 650,000 in February, and are 39.3 percent higher than the 481,000-unit level in March 2009. The median existing condo price was $170,600 in March, which is 0.7 percent below a year ago.
Regionally, existing-home sales in the Northeast increased 6.0 percent to an annual level of 890,000 in March and are 25.4 percent higher than a year ago. The median price in the Northeast was $249,800, up 8.9 percent from March 2009.
Existing-home sales in the Midwest rose 7.2 percent in March to a pace of 1.19 million and are 15.5 percent above March 2009. The median price in the Midwest was $139,300, up 0.2 percent from a year ago.
In the South, existing-home sales increased 7.1 percent to an annual level of 1.97 million in March and are 13.9 percent higher than a year ago. The median price in the South was $154,800, up 5.2 percent from March 2009.
Existing-home sales in the West rose 6.6 percent to an annual rate of 1.30 million in March and are 14.0 percent above March 2009. The median price in the West was $209,400, down 7.9 percent from a year ago.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
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"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Source: NAR
Home Sales Rise on Tax Credit, Favorable Market
Buyers responding to the home buyer tax credit and favorable affordability conditions boosted existing-home sales in March, marking the beginning of an expected spring surge, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
Existing-home sales, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops, rose 6.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.35 million units in March from 5.01 million in February, and are 16.1 percent above the 4.61 million-unit level in March 2009.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said it is encouraging to see a broad home sales recovery in nearly every part of the country, with two important underlying trends. “Sales have been above year-ago levels for nine straight months, and inventory has trended down from year-ago levels for 20 months running,” he said. “The home buyer tax credit has been a resounding success as these underlying trends point to a broad stabilization in home prices. This is preserving perhaps $1 trillion in largely middle-class housing wealth that may have been wiped out without the housing stimulus measure.”
Rise in Inventories, Prices
Total housing inventory at the end of March rose 1.5 percent to 3.58 million existing homes available for sale, which represents an 8.0-month supply at the current sales pace, down from an 8.5-month supply in February. Raw unsold inventory is 1.8 percent below a year ago, and is 21.7 percent below the record of 4.58 million in July 2008.
“Foreclosures have been feeding into the inventory pipeline at a fairly steady pace and are being absorbed manageably,” Yun said. “In fact, foreclosures are selling quickly, especially in the lower-price ranges that are attractive to first-time home buyers.”
A parallel NAR practitioner survey shows first-time buyers purchased 44 percent of homes in March, up from 42 percent in February. Investors accounted for 19 percent of transactions in March, unchanged from February; the remaining sales were to repeat buyers. All-cash sales remain elevated at 27 percent in March, the same as in February.
The national median existing-home price for all housing types was $170,700 in March, up 0.4 percent from March 2009. Distressed homes, typically sold at a 15 percent discount, accounted for 35 percent of sales last month – unchanged from February.
“With home values stabilizing, a revival in home buying confidence will likely help the housing market get back on its feet even as the tax credit impact disappears,” Yun said.
A Great Time to Buy
NAR President Vicki Cox Golder said buying conditions are in near-perfect alignment. “Even with tougher loan standards, historically low mortgage interest rates with affordable prices and a sense that the market is turning have created optimal conditions in much of the country,” she said.
“With the fast-approaching April 30 deadline to get a contract in place for the tax credit, REALTORS® are working harder than ever to negotiate transactions, arrange services and complete paperwork,” Golder said. “Because many repeat buyers need to sell their current home first, many will be purchasing later without the tax credit but now have the benefit of a more buoyant housing market.”
According to Freddie Mac, the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 4.97 percent in March from 4.99 percent in February; the rate was 5.00 percent in March 2009.
Single-family home sales rose 7.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.68 million in March from a level of 4.36 million in February, and are 13.3 percent above the 4.13 million level a year ago. The median existing single-family home price was $170,700 in March, up 0.6 percent from March 2009.
Regional, Metro Area Performances
Single-family median prices rose in 14 out of 20 metropolitan statistical areas reported in March in comparison with a year earlier. Five metro areas experienced double-digit increases, including San Diego, St. Louis, and Boston.
Existing condominium and co-op sales increased 3.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 670,000 in March from 650,000 in February, and are 39.3 percent higher than the 481,000-unit level in March 2009. The median existing condo price was $170,600 in March, which is 0.7 percent below a year ago.
Regionally, existing-home sales in the Northeast increased 6.0 percent to an annual level of 890,000 in March and are 25.4 percent higher than a year ago. The median price in the Northeast was $249,800, up 8.9 percent from March 2009.
Existing-home sales in the Midwest rose 7.2 percent in March to a pace of 1.19 million and are 15.5 percent above March 2009. The median price in the Midwest was $139,300, up 0.2 percent from a year ago.
In the South, existing-home sales increased 7.1 percent to an annual level of 1.97 million in March and are 13.9 percent higher than a year ago. The median price in the South was $154,800, up 5.2 percent from March 2009.
Existing-home sales in the West rose 6.6 percent to an annual rate of 1.30 million in March and are 14.0 percent above March 2009. The median price in the West was $209,400, down 7.9 percent from a year ago.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Source: NAR
Sunday, April 25, 2010
More Single Buyers Opt for Suburbs
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
More Single Buyers Opt for Suburbs
More singles are buying homes in suburbia, reports Coldwell Banker, which conducted a nationwide survey of single home owners on the factors that motivated them to buy.
Here are some figures that reflect the reasoning behind their choices:
1. 52 percent chose the suburbs over urban or rural areas.
2. 53 percent of single home owners said they purchased a home because it was a better deal than renting.
3. 68 percent chose a home priced lower than they could afford.
4. Of the 13 percent who own their home jointly with another person, 49 percent made the purchase with their parents.
5. 55 percent have less than a 30-minute commute to work.
6. 40 percent live within 30 minutes of their parents or extended family.
7. 27 percent of women thought the number of bedrooms were important.
8. Only 18 percent of men felt the same way.
9. 38 percent of men would consider buying a foreclosure, while only 29 percent of women would consider one.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
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Source: Coldwell Banker (04/14/2010)
More Single Buyers Opt for Suburbs
More singles are buying homes in suburbia, reports Coldwell Banker, which conducted a nationwide survey of single home owners on the factors that motivated them to buy.
Here are some figures that reflect the reasoning behind their choices:
1. 52 percent chose the suburbs over urban or rural areas.
2. 53 percent of single home owners said they purchased a home because it was a better deal than renting.
3. 68 percent chose a home priced lower than they could afford.
4. Of the 13 percent who own their home jointly with another person, 49 percent made the purchase with their parents.
5. 55 percent have less than a 30-minute commute to work.
6. 40 percent live within 30 minutes of their parents or extended family.
7. 27 percent of women thought the number of bedrooms were important.
8. Only 18 percent of men felt the same way.
9. 38 percent of men would consider buying a foreclosure, while only 29 percent of women would consider one.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Source: Coldwell Banker (04/14/2010)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Single-Women Home Buyers: A Growing Segment
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Single-Women Home Buyers: A Growing Segment
In the summer of 2009, NAR Research surveyed recent home buyers about their experience with the home search process, and the use of real estate professionals in purchasing a home.
Results of that survey show that a significant share of home buyers are single women. Indeed, the percentage of single-women buyers has increased from 14 percent in 1995 to 21 percent in 2009. These home purchasers account for the second largest share of adult households who purchase homes. Single females make up one-quarter of the first-time buyer population and 17 percent of the repeat buyer population. We look at some results below from the most recent Profile to get a better description of who single women buyers are.
Single Female Home Buyers
The median age of all home buyers was 39 years old, compared to 41 for single female buyers. Among single-female buyers, 58 percent were first-time home buyers in 2009, compared to 47 percent of all home buyers. The median household income for single-women home buyers was lower than that of all other homebuyer household types. Single females reported a median household income of $47,900 in 2008 compared to $73,100 among all home buying households. This difference in household income should not be completely surprising as 68 percent of home buying households are couples – and so perhaps likely to have two income earners. The difference in median income for single women households compared to those for single men is less striking—single men typically made $53,700 in 2008. Additionally, single women households are less likely to have children living at home than couples. Results from the survey show that 22 percent of single women home buyers have children at home, while 38 percent of all home buyers have children at home.
What They Buy
While the majority of single female buyers purchase a single-family home, single female households are more likely than other household types to purchase an apartment/condominium or a townhouse/rowhouse. One in four single female buyers purchase a house in an urban area/central city, which is a higher percentage compared to all other household compositions except single males. Still, the majority of single female home buyers purchase a home in the suburbs, similar to all buyers. Single female buyers are more likely to purchase an existing home than are other buyers. This makes the role of a real estate professional even more important to single female buyers. Only 14 percent of single female buyers purchased a new home compared to 18 percent of all buyers. Single female buyers also tend to purchase smaller homes, typically buying homes that are 1,480 square feet in size compared to the median size of 1,800 square feet purchased among all buyers. Once single females found the home they purchased, they expect to live there for 10 years.
Why They Buy
More than one-third of all home buyers buy a home for the desire to own. This has been the most cited reason consistently for the last several years, but it is even truer of single female buyers. Nearly half of single female buyers purchase a home because they have a desire to own a home. The second most cited reason for single female buyers in choosing to purchase a home is a change in family situation—13 percent of single female buyers purchase for this reason, compared to 9 percent of all buyers.
In comparison to other household types, single female buyers are more likely to have lived with parents, relatives or friends before buying their own residence, 20 percent compared to 12 percent of all buyers. Single female buyers are also more likely to rent an apartment or house before buying their own place compared to all buyers. Both previous living situations are related to the large share of single female buyers being first-time buyers.
Real Estate Professionals and the Home Search
When single female buyers first start to look for a home they contacted a real estate agent, contacted a mortgage broker or talked with a friend or relative more frequently than did other buyers. While 87 percent of single females use the Internet in their home search, a slightly larger percentage – 89 percent -- use a real estate agent. Real estate agents are a trusted resource that single female buyers turn to during their home search. A larger share of single female home buyers first find the home they purchased from their agent compared to all buyers – 40 percent vs. 36 percent, respectively. Underscoring the importance of the real estate agent to single women buyers is the fact that a higher share of single females purchased their home through a real estate agent than through any other source: 79 percent compared to 77 percent of all buyers.Single women buyers, like all other buyers, most want their agent to help them find the right home to purchase, but they place more importance than other buyers on their agent helping them negotiate the terms of sale. Similar to all buyers, single women place a high importance on honesty and integrity in their agent and knowledge of the purchase process.
Home Financing
Single female buyers are similar to all buyers when it comes to financing their home purchase. However, there are some differences. Similar to all buyers, about nine in ten finance their home purchase through a mortgage, and the majority use savings as the source of their down payment. A higher share of single female buyers receive a gift from a friend or relative as a down payment source compared to other buyers, and a smaller share use proceeds from the sale of their primary residence.Despite record high housing affordability conditions, buyers are still making sacrifices to purchase homes and this is also the case for female home buyers. Single females are more likely than other buyers to have cut spending on luxury items, entertainment, and clothes in order to be able to purchase a home. Nearly nine in ten single females believe their home was a good financial investment.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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By Jessica Lautz, Research Economist
Single-Women Home Buyers: A Growing Segment
In the summer of 2009, NAR Research surveyed recent home buyers about their experience with the home search process, and the use of real estate professionals in purchasing a home.
Results of that survey show that a significant share of home buyers are single women. Indeed, the percentage of single-women buyers has increased from 14 percent in 1995 to 21 percent in 2009. These home purchasers account for the second largest share of adult households who purchase homes. Single females make up one-quarter of the first-time buyer population and 17 percent of the repeat buyer population. We look at some results below from the most recent Profile to get a better description of who single women buyers are.
Single Female Home Buyers
The median age of all home buyers was 39 years old, compared to 41 for single female buyers. Among single-female buyers, 58 percent were first-time home buyers in 2009, compared to 47 percent of all home buyers. The median household income for single-women home buyers was lower than that of all other homebuyer household types. Single females reported a median household income of $47,900 in 2008 compared to $73,100 among all home buying households. This difference in household income should not be completely surprising as 68 percent of home buying households are couples – and so perhaps likely to have two income earners. The difference in median income for single women households compared to those for single men is less striking—single men typically made $53,700 in 2008. Additionally, single women households are less likely to have children living at home than couples. Results from the survey show that 22 percent of single women home buyers have children at home, while 38 percent of all home buyers have children at home.
What They Buy
While the majority of single female buyers purchase a single-family home, single female households are more likely than other household types to purchase an apartment/condominium or a townhouse/rowhouse. One in four single female buyers purchase a house in an urban area/central city, which is a higher percentage compared to all other household compositions except single males. Still, the majority of single female home buyers purchase a home in the suburbs, similar to all buyers. Single female buyers are more likely to purchase an existing home than are other buyers. This makes the role of a real estate professional even more important to single female buyers. Only 14 percent of single female buyers purchased a new home compared to 18 percent of all buyers. Single female buyers also tend to purchase smaller homes, typically buying homes that are 1,480 square feet in size compared to the median size of 1,800 square feet purchased among all buyers. Once single females found the home they purchased, they expect to live there for 10 years.
Why They Buy
More than one-third of all home buyers buy a home for the desire to own. This has been the most cited reason consistently for the last several years, but it is even truer of single female buyers. Nearly half of single female buyers purchase a home because they have a desire to own a home. The second most cited reason for single female buyers in choosing to purchase a home is a change in family situation—13 percent of single female buyers purchase for this reason, compared to 9 percent of all buyers.
In comparison to other household types, single female buyers are more likely to have lived with parents, relatives or friends before buying their own residence, 20 percent compared to 12 percent of all buyers. Single female buyers are also more likely to rent an apartment or house before buying their own place compared to all buyers. Both previous living situations are related to the large share of single female buyers being first-time buyers.
Real Estate Professionals and the Home Search
When single female buyers first start to look for a home they contacted a real estate agent, contacted a mortgage broker or talked with a friend or relative more frequently than did other buyers. While 87 percent of single females use the Internet in their home search, a slightly larger percentage – 89 percent -- use a real estate agent. Real estate agents are a trusted resource that single female buyers turn to during their home search. A larger share of single female home buyers first find the home they purchased from their agent compared to all buyers – 40 percent vs. 36 percent, respectively. Underscoring the importance of the real estate agent to single women buyers is the fact that a higher share of single females purchased their home through a real estate agent than through any other source: 79 percent compared to 77 percent of all buyers.Single women buyers, like all other buyers, most want their agent to help them find the right home to purchase, but they place more importance than other buyers on their agent helping them negotiate the terms of sale. Similar to all buyers, single women place a high importance on honesty and integrity in their agent and knowledge of the purchase process.
Home Financing
Single female buyers are similar to all buyers when it comes to financing their home purchase. However, there are some differences. Similar to all buyers, about nine in ten finance their home purchase through a mortgage, and the majority use savings as the source of their down payment. A higher share of single female buyers receive a gift from a friend or relative as a down payment source compared to other buyers, and a smaller share use proceeds from the sale of their primary residence.Despite record high housing affordability conditions, buyers are still making sacrifices to purchase homes and this is also the case for female home buyers. Single females are more likely than other buyers to have cut spending on luxury items, entertainment, and clothes in order to be able to purchase a home. Nearly nine in ten single females believe their home was a good financial investment.
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By Jessica Lautz, Research Economist
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
Fishing, walking, birding, and the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the "Edge of America" are just some of the possibilities at the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier, where you can find some of the best saltwater fishing in the area.
The Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier is a breathtaking landmark that stretches 1,045 feet into the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. At 25-feet wide and 23-feet above sea level, the pier is the second longest on the east coast and offers not only spectacular views, but a variety of fishing tournaments, special events, and dining.
Folly Beach Pier Features
1. 7,500 sq. ft. diamond-shaped platform
2. Full-service restaurant, Locklear’s Beach City Grill
3. Special events & tournaments
4. Rod rentals
5. Restrooms (handicap-accessible)6. Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop7. Beach access/showers
Folly Beach Pier Hours of Operation
January and February 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
March 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
April – October 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
November 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
December 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Folly Beach Pier Fees:
Parking: $7.00
Daily fishing Pass: $8.00
King Mackerel Pass: $10.00, Charleston County Resident $5.00, children 12 and under $3.00
Rod rentals: $8.00 for 5 hours, $12.00 for whole day. There is a $25 deposit per rod.
Annual fishing passes are available.
For additional information contact 843-588-3474, or visit http://www.follyfishingpier.com
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Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier
Fishing, walking, birding, and the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the "Edge of America" are just some of the possibilities at the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier, where you can find some of the best saltwater fishing in the area.
The Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier is a breathtaking landmark that stretches 1,045 feet into the sparkling waters of the Atlantic Ocean. At 25-feet wide and 23-feet above sea level, the pier is the second longest on the east coast and offers not only spectacular views, but a variety of fishing tournaments, special events, and dining.
Folly Beach Pier Features
1. 7,500 sq. ft. diamond-shaped platform
2. Full-service restaurant, Locklear’s Beach City Grill
3. Special events & tournaments
4. Rod rentals
5. Restrooms (handicap-accessible)6. Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop7. Beach access/showers
Folly Beach Pier Hours of Operation
January and February 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
March 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
April – October 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
November 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
December 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Folly Beach Pier Fees:
Parking: $7.00
Daily fishing Pass: $8.00
King Mackerel Pass: $10.00, Charleston County Resident $5.00, children 12 and under $3.00
Rod rentals: $8.00 for 5 hours, $12.00 for whole day. There is a $25 deposit per rod.
Annual fishing passes are available.
For additional information contact 843-588-3474, or visit http://www.follyfishingpier.com
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Friday, April 16, 2010
Explore African American History at Drayton Hall
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Explore African American History at Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall located in the West Ashley neighborhood of Charleston South Carolina offers a unique opportunity to learn about African American history.
You must see the interactive presentation “Connections: From Africa to America”, which details African American history from the time of slavery through today. The program focuses on the connections and contributions of African Americans to American and Lowcountry culture.
The African American History Walking Tour will teach you about the development of the African slave trade and the formation of the Gullah culture. Discover the role African Americans played in developing Charleston from the wealth their labor produced to the decorative architectural details wrought by their skilled hands. Learn about the free black population that existed prior to emancipation. Learn about the era of segregation, along with the cilvil rights movement.
Visit Drayton Hall’s African American Cemetery known as the “Sacred Place”, the final resting place of many of the African Americans who lived and worked at Drayton Hall. There are 33 graves here.
Drayton Hall is located 9 miles northwest of downtown Historic Charleston on Highway 61. Drayton Hall is open daily except for major holidays. For additional information call 843-737-0654, or visit http://www.draytonhall.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Explore African American History at Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall located in the West Ashley neighborhood of Charleston South Carolina offers a unique opportunity to learn about African American history.
You must see the interactive presentation “Connections: From Africa to America”, which details African American history from the time of slavery through today. The program focuses on the connections and contributions of African Americans to American and Lowcountry culture.
The African American History Walking Tour will teach you about the development of the African slave trade and the formation of the Gullah culture. Discover the role African Americans played in developing Charleston from the wealth their labor produced to the decorative architectural details wrought by their skilled hands. Learn about the free black population that existed prior to emancipation. Learn about the era of segregation, along with the cilvil rights movement.
Visit Drayton Hall’s African American Cemetery known as the “Sacred Place”, the final resting place of many of the African Americans who lived and worked at Drayton Hall. There are 33 graves here.
Drayton Hall is located 9 miles northwest of downtown Historic Charleston on Highway 61. Drayton Hall is open daily except for major holidays. For additional information call 843-737-0654, or visit http://www.draytonhall.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Drayton Hall’s presentation: “Connections: From Africa to America”
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Drayton Hall’s presentation: “Connections: From Africa to America”
Connections: From Africa to America is presented daily at 11:15 AM, 1:115 PM and 3:15 PM in front of the Museum Shop.
Connections is a 45 minute interactive program about African American life. It traces the story of Africans from Africa to the new world, through slavery, and emancipation, and into the 20th century. The program focuses on the connections and contributions of African Americans to American culture. Your museum guide will present historical documents, photographs, audio recordings and artifacts from Africa, Drayton Hall, and other sources in order to bring to life and the dramatic story of African Americans.
Come and see this presentation for a unique glimpse into the lives of slaves and freedmen, and discover how African and European lifeways blended to create the rich Lowcounrty culture that exits today.
Drayton Hall is located 9 miles northwest of downtown Historic Charleston on Highway 61. Drayton Hall is open daily except for major holidays. For additional information call 843-737-0654, or visit http://www.draytonhall.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Drayton Hall’s presentation: “Connections: From Africa to America”
Connections: From Africa to America is presented daily at 11:15 AM, 1:115 PM and 3:15 PM in front of the Museum Shop.
Connections is a 45 minute interactive program about African American life. It traces the story of Africans from Africa to the new world, through slavery, and emancipation, and into the 20th century. The program focuses on the connections and contributions of African Americans to American culture. Your museum guide will present historical documents, photographs, audio recordings and artifacts from Africa, Drayton Hall, and other sources in order to bring to life and the dramatic story of African Americans.
Come and see this presentation for a unique glimpse into the lives of slaves and freedmen, and discover how African and European lifeways blended to create the rich Lowcounrty culture that exits today.
Drayton Hall is located 9 miles northwest of downtown Historic Charleston on Highway 61. Drayton Hall is open daily except for major holidays. For additional information call 843-737-0654, or visit http://www.draytonhall.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Discover Drayton Hall
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Discover Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall is located in the West Ashley neighborhood of Charleston South Carolina at 3380 Ashley River Road. Drayton Hall is the oldest preserved plantation house in America open to the public. Drayton Hall stands alone as the only authentic survivor of the Ashley River’s colonial past. Drayton Hall is intact and in near original condition.
Drayton hall is renowned for its Palladian inspired architecture and undisturbed historic landscaping. Drayton Hall is a living timeline representing centuries of change and continuity in the American south.
Things to do at Drayton Hall include House Tours on the hour, Connections: From Africa to America ( an interactive program that begins at 11:15 AM, 1:15 Pm, and 3:15 PM ), an African American Cemetery, the award wining DVD by the History Channel “Voices of Drayton Hall”, and an Artisan-Inspired Museum Shop.
Drayton Hall is located 9 miles northwest of downtown Historic Charleston on Highway 61. Drayton Hall is open daily except for major holidays. For additional information call 843-737-0654, or visit http://www.draytonhall.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Discover Drayton Hall
Drayton Hall is located in the West Ashley neighborhood of Charleston South Carolina at 3380 Ashley River Road. Drayton Hall is the oldest preserved plantation house in America open to the public. Drayton Hall stands alone as the only authentic survivor of the Ashley River’s colonial past. Drayton Hall is intact and in near original condition.
Drayton hall is renowned for its Palladian inspired architecture and undisturbed historic landscaping. Drayton Hall is a living timeline representing centuries of change and continuity in the American south.
Things to do at Drayton Hall include House Tours on the hour, Connections: From Africa to America ( an interactive program that begins at 11:15 AM, 1:15 Pm, and 3:15 PM ), an African American Cemetery, the award wining DVD by the History Channel “Voices of Drayton Hall”, and an Artisan-Inspired Museum Shop.
Drayton Hall is located 9 miles northwest of downtown Historic Charleston on Highway 61. Drayton Hall is open daily except for major holidays. For additional information call 843-737-0654, or visit http://www.draytonhall.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Edmondston – Alston House at 21 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Edmondston – Alston House at 21 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina
Of Charleston’s many fine house museums, only the Edmondson – Alston ( constructed in 1825 and renovated in 1838) commands magnificent views of the Charleston harbor. Form its piazzas General P. T. Beauregard watched the fierce bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 which signaled the start of the Civil War. December 11th the same year the home gave refuge to General Robert E. Lee the night a fire threatened his safety in a hotel where he was staying.
The house was built in the late Federal style by Scottish shipping merchant Charles Edmondston at the height of his commercial success. A decade later, during an economic reversal known as “The Panic of 1837” Edmondston sold the home to Charles Alston. Altson quickly began to update the home in the Greek Revival style. The home has remained in the Alston family since that time.
This home is managed by the Middleton Place Foundation. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday and Monday from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. For more information call 843-722-7171, or visit http://www.middletonplace.org/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Edmondston – Alston House at 21 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina
Of Charleston’s many fine house museums, only the Edmondson – Alston ( constructed in 1825 and renovated in 1838) commands magnificent views of the Charleston harbor. Form its piazzas General P. T. Beauregard watched the fierce bombardment of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 which signaled the start of the Civil War. December 11th the same year the home gave refuge to General Robert E. Lee the night a fire threatened his safety in a hotel where he was staying.
The house was built in the late Federal style by Scottish shipping merchant Charles Edmondston at the height of his commercial success. A decade later, during an economic reversal known as “The Panic of 1837” Edmondston sold the home to Charles Alston. Altson quickly began to update the home in the Greek Revival style. The home has remained in the Alston family since that time.
This home is managed by the Middleton Place Foundation. Tours are offered Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Sunday and Monday from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. For more information call 843-722-7171, or visit http://www.middletonplace.org/
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Vacation-Home Sales Increased in 2009
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Vacation-Home Sales Increased in 2009
Vacation-home sales recovered in 2009 while investment sales fell sharply, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
NAR’s 2010 "Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey," covering existing- and new-home transactions in 2009, shows vacation-home sales rose 7.9 percent to 553,000 last year from 513,000 in 2008, while investment-home sales fell 15.9 percent to 940,000 in 2009 from 1.12 million in 2008. Primary residence sales rose 7.1 percent to 4.04 million in 2009 from 3.77 million in 2008.
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, “The typical vacation-home buyer is making a lifestyle choice, with nine out of 10 saying they intend to use the property for vacations or as a family retreat. Investment buyers primarily seek rental income, with six in 10 planning to rent to others, although one in five wants a family member, friend, or relative to use the home.”
Half of vacation homes purchased last year were in the South, 21 percent in the West, 17 percent in the Midwest and 12 percent in the Northeast. Seven out of 10 were detached single-family homes.
The distribution of investment sales was fairly close to the distribution of population: 35 percent in the South, 25 percent in the West, 24 percent in the Midwest and 16 percent in the Northeast. There was a higher share of condos in investment sales: 27 percent of investment homes were condos vs. 21 percent of vacation homes.
Here is a breakdown of statistics from the survey:
Vacation-Home Buyers
1. Only one in four vacation-home buyers plan to rent their properties to others.
2. 26 percent of vacation-home buyers intend to use the property as a primary residence in the future.
3. The vacation-home market share rose a percentage point to 10 percent.
4. The median transaction price of a vacation home was $169,000 in 2009, compared with $150,000 in 2008.
5. Three out of 10 vacation-home buyers in 2009 paid cash for their properties.
6. The typical vacation-home buyer in 2009 was 46 years old, had a median household income of $87,500, and purchased a property that was a median distance of 348 miles from their primary residence.
Investment-Home Buyers
1. One in five investment buyers plan to use their homes for vacations or as a family retreat.
2. 8 percent of investment buyers intend to use the property as a primary residence in the
future.
3. The market share of homes purchased for investment was 17 percent in 2009, down from 21 percent in 2008.
4. The total share of second homes declined from 30 percent of sales in 2008 to 27 percent in 2009.
5. The median investment property sold for $105,000 last year, down 2.8 percent from $108,000 in 2008.
6. Half of investment buyers paid cash.
7. Investment-home buyers last year had a median age of 45, earned $87,200, and bought a home that was relatively close to their primary residence – a median distance of 24 miles.
8. Roughly one in four investment buyers purchased more than one property in 2009.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
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Source: NAR
Vacation-Home Sales Increased in 2009
Vacation-home sales recovered in 2009 while investment sales fell sharply, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.
NAR’s 2010 "Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey," covering existing- and new-home transactions in 2009, shows vacation-home sales rose 7.9 percent to 553,000 last year from 513,000 in 2008, while investment-home sales fell 15.9 percent to 940,000 in 2009 from 1.12 million in 2008. Primary residence sales rose 7.1 percent to 4.04 million in 2009 from 3.77 million in 2008.
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said, “The typical vacation-home buyer is making a lifestyle choice, with nine out of 10 saying they intend to use the property for vacations or as a family retreat. Investment buyers primarily seek rental income, with six in 10 planning to rent to others, although one in five wants a family member, friend, or relative to use the home.”
Half of vacation homes purchased last year were in the South, 21 percent in the West, 17 percent in the Midwest and 12 percent in the Northeast. Seven out of 10 were detached single-family homes.
The distribution of investment sales was fairly close to the distribution of population: 35 percent in the South, 25 percent in the West, 24 percent in the Midwest and 16 percent in the Northeast. There was a higher share of condos in investment sales: 27 percent of investment homes were condos vs. 21 percent of vacation homes.
Here is a breakdown of statistics from the survey:
Vacation-Home Buyers
1. Only one in four vacation-home buyers plan to rent their properties to others.
2. 26 percent of vacation-home buyers intend to use the property as a primary residence in the future.
3. The vacation-home market share rose a percentage point to 10 percent.
4. The median transaction price of a vacation home was $169,000 in 2009, compared with $150,000 in 2008.
5. Three out of 10 vacation-home buyers in 2009 paid cash for their properties.
6. The typical vacation-home buyer in 2009 was 46 years old, had a median household income of $87,500, and purchased a property that was a median distance of 348 miles from their primary residence.
Investment-Home Buyers
1. One in five investment buyers plan to use their homes for vacations or as a family retreat.
2. 8 percent of investment buyers intend to use the property as a primary residence in the
future.
3. The market share of homes purchased for investment was 17 percent in 2009, down from 21 percent in 2008.
4. The total share of second homes declined from 30 percent of sales in 2008 to 27 percent in 2009.
5. The median investment property sold for $105,000 last year, down 2.8 percent from $108,000 in 2008.
6. Half of investment buyers paid cash.
7. Investment-home buyers last year had a median age of 45, earned $87,200, and bought a home that was relatively close to their primary residence – a median distance of 24 miles.
8. Roughly one in four investment buyers purchased more than one property in 2009.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Source: NAR
Monday, April 5, 2010
Unemployment Keeps Recovery at Bay
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Unemployment Keeps Recovery at Bay
The jobs report released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the nation’s labor market continues to be weak. While employers added 162,000 jobs in March, the largest gain since 2007, about 48,000 of them were temporary positions working for the Census. The unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 percent.
This situation has a serious impact on the housing market because people without jobs don’t buy houses, and some of the unemployed will be unable to pay their mortgages.
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s quarterly survey suggests that early-stage mortgage delinquencies may have already peaked — a good sign. Nevertheless, the pool of seriously delinquent loans continues to grow.
Freddie Mac Chief Economist Frank Nothaft is optimistic, but he warns, “Because of foreclosure moratoria, judicial backlogs, and [modification] trial periods, many loans are languishing either in late-stage delinquency or in the foreclosure process and could add to [bank-owned] inventories in the coming year.”
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos (04/02/2010)
Unemployment Keeps Recovery at Bay
The jobs report released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the nation’s labor market continues to be weak. While employers added 162,000 jobs in March, the largest gain since 2007, about 48,000 of them were temporary positions working for the Census. The unemployment rate held steady at 9.7 percent.
This situation has a serious impact on the housing market because people without jobs don’t buy houses, and some of the unemployed will be unable to pay their mortgages.
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s quarterly survey suggests that early-stage mortgage delinquencies may have already peaked — a good sign. Nevertheless, the pool of seriously delinquent loans continues to grow.
Freddie Mac Chief Economist Frank Nothaft is optimistic, but he warns, “Because of foreclosure moratoria, judicial backlogs, and [modification] trial periods, many loans are languishing either in late-stage delinquency or in the foreclosure process and could add to [bank-owned] inventories in the coming year.”
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Nick Timiraos (04/02/2010)
Sunday, April 4, 2010
6 Key Features of the New Housing Rescue Plan
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
6 Key Features of the New Housing Rescue Plan
The government’s newest housing rescue effort, which was announced Friday, includes these key tenets:
1. As much as $14 billion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) will be made available to pay for writing down second liens for loans whose borrowers refinance through the Federal Housing Administration.
2. Lenders that facilitate refinances through the FHA will be required to write down the principal of the first mortgage by at least 10 percent so the home owner has a loan-to-value ratio no higher than 97.75 percent.
3. Lenders of second liens will be offered incentives of 10 cents to 21 cents per dollar of principal they write down in connection with an FHA refinance.
4. Borrowers who lose their jobs can apply to have their mortgage payments reduced for three to six months while they search for a new job.
5. Borrowers with a payment still greater than 31 percent of income after they find a job will be considered for a permanent loan modification.
6. To encourage more short sales and “deed in lieu” of foreclosure transactions in which the lender settles the loan for less than is owed, the government will double assistance to borrowers to $3,000 and increase incentives to subordinate lien holders and investors to $6,000.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Source: Reuters News (03/26/2010)
6 Key Features of the New Housing Rescue Plan
The government’s newest housing rescue effort, which was announced Friday, includes these key tenets:
1. As much as $14 billion of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) will be made available to pay for writing down second liens for loans whose borrowers refinance through the Federal Housing Administration.
2. Lenders that facilitate refinances through the FHA will be required to write down the principal of the first mortgage by at least 10 percent so the home owner has a loan-to-value ratio no higher than 97.75 percent.
3. Lenders of second liens will be offered incentives of 10 cents to 21 cents per dollar of principal they write down in connection with an FHA refinance.
4. Borrowers who lose their jobs can apply to have their mortgage payments reduced for three to six months while they search for a new job.
5. Borrowers with a payment still greater than 31 percent of income after they find a job will be considered for a permanent loan modification.
6. To encourage more short sales and “deed in lieu” of foreclosure transactions in which the lender settles the loan for less than is owed, the government will double assistance to borrowers to $3,000 and increase incentives to subordinate lien holders and investors to $6,000.
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Source: Reuters News (03/26/2010)
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