Media, Women and Real Estate
There is an interesting article by Sandra Tsing Loh that is in the most recent Atlantic magazine. It takes a while for her to get to her point but using recent flms and books as examples, Tsing Loh comes to the conclusion that women are replacing their obsession (her word, not mine) with love and marriage for an obsession with real estate. That female pursuits are becoming more about who gets...
Short Seller Beware
These are crazy times. Seems we have fallen down the rabbit hole, and many of the old rules of real estate no longer apply. Unfortunately, most of us know by now what a short sale is. For those that don't know, consider yourselves lucky. For many sellers facing the harsh reality of our economy, the decision to sell is no longer entirely theirs. Those of us you trust to complete the complicated...
Wine & Cheese Open House Stroll – Featuring King St Condos and The Restoration on King – 6/8 4-6PM
As part of this year's Spoleto Festival, real estate companies around town got together to feature a King Street condo open house stroll. So come on by and catch a glimpse of living the urban Charleston lifestyle on Historic King St. One of our newest listings, represented by Jack Hurley and Kristin Walker, 346-E King St, will be featured. When: Tuesday, June 8th | Time: 4PM - 6PM 4 Beaufain...
Ultra Hip Downtown Listing
346 E King St. - a 2 bedroom/ 2 1/2 bath 1,454 sq. ft. condominium has just been listed by Jack Hurley and Kristin Walker. Open and airy with plenty of natural light This ultra hip, ultra cool condo in the heart of downtown Charleston is truly one of a kind. Unique lighting includes LED "mood lighting" in the hallway which can be turned on/off. Contact Jack Hurley or Kristin Walker for more...
2010 Folly Beach Wahine Classic
June 5-6, 2010 The City of Folly Beach, Surfrider Foundation Charleston Chapter, and the Southern South Carolina District of the Eastern Surfing Association proudly present the 2010 Folly Beach Wahine classic, June 5-6, 2010. Come out to the Washout and watch the best women surfers on the east coast compete for the title. This year's proceeds will go to Surfer's Healing, a non-profit...
Mortgage Rates Decline-front page Wall Street Journal article
Read this interesting Wall Street Journal article on the front page of today's issue Mortgage Rates Decline . The article, written by Nick Timiraos, states international money seeking a safe haven is coming into the US and pushing domestic mortgage rates to the lowest levels of the year and back near 50 year lows. Many in the industry say rates could drift as low as 4.5% this summer and not...
Kids Fish for Free at the Folly Beach Fishing Pier
Free Take a Kid Fishing Day & Tournament Folly Beach Fishing Pier presented by the Folly Beach Anglers Saturday June 5th from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM All kids 16 and under can fish for free with no pre-enrollment needed. The Folly Beach anglers will be on hand to instruct and coach and even help bait a hook. They will also have equipment available for those who do not have a rod and reel. There...
$195,000 Folly Beach Condo For Sale
Marsh Winds condominium 3 Bedroom, 3 bath 1,392 Sq. ft. Marsh View condo on tidal creek Spectacular views of marsh and tidal creek and only 500 feet from public boat landing. This unit comes with covered parking for two cars plus a boat underneath and an additional storage space! This is the best maintained unit I have seen in Marsh Winds, and it has all the bells and whistles including...
Rhett Thurman’s “Vacation Inspiration” paintings on display at The Real Estate Studio
Rhett Thurman's "Band of Angels" is the cover art for Dunes Properties' 2009-2010 Vacation Guide Summer weather is here and the beach is on the minds of many. Some like to take a dip in the ocean, others like to relax on a screened in porch. Charleston-based painter, Rhett Thurman, is inspired by the bright bold colors and light during this time of year. A seventeen piece collection of her...
First Quarter 2010 Real Estate Report
Click here for the latest video from Charleston Trident Assocation of Realtors (CTAR). It's a review of the first quarter of 2010 Charleston Residential Real Estate. Sales are still up (23%)! Attractive rates and market incentive created a favorable buying environment.