Jim & Maria's Blog

This year is the 3rd Annual Pet Helpers Black Tie Fur Ball Gala on Saturday, October 27, 2007.  The Charleston Marriott on Lockwood Drive in Downtown Charleston will be the location to dine and dance and benefit the homeless furry friends at Pet Helpers Rescue & Adoption Shelter.  The ball will ...

I just read a press release from PRNewswire about an announcement that Countrywide made a few days ago on October 23rd.  They have devised a $16 Billion Comprehensive Home Preservation Program.  So what exactly is this plan?  Countrywide is extending a helping hand out to their borrowers who hav...

I have learned so much from so many people here on Active Rain that I just wanted to share a little something. I just found one more website that you can post all of your listings to for FREE.  And since the price is right, why not? That website is www.8List.com It's modeled after Craigslist bec...

Until recently, I had never heard of a homeowner having to pay taxes on part of the value of their home after having been foreclosed.  It seems that if the property is sold at foreclosure or is sold for less than what was borrowed, that difference is considered income and is currently subject to...

Here is a great event that brings together Charlestonians and Bostonians for a great cause! Charleston's First Annual "Boston Pahty" will take place on Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Charleston Beer Works from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  All of the proceeds raised will be donated to the National Mult...

A few years ago Jim and I were introduced to Convoy of Hope.  It was the fourth one here in Charleston, but we had never heard of it before.  But I am so glad that we have been able to be a part of it. Convoy of Hope is an opportunity for local businesses, churches, and community agencies to com...

If you're familiar with Charleston, then you have definitely heard of the Taste of Charleston.  Jim and I both have years and years of experience in the restaurant business, and anyone in that business also knows all about the Taste of Charleston, but from a behind-the-scenes point of view.  The...

This morning our broker sent out an email entitled "Very Positive News".  If that doesn't pique your interest these days, then I don't know what will. Well, the email contained the following message that he received about the state of the real estate market in Charleston.  I have spoken with so ...