Jim & Maria's Blog

This is my most favorite sale of the year!  I look forward to Whale of a Sale every single year, and always walk away with tons of stuff for not that much money. So what is this "Whale of a Sale" that I'm talking about? Well, it's only Charleston's largest garage sale and a fundraiser for the Jun...

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny n...

Everyone understands the importance of Customer Service. Without proper customer service, you can literally watch your profits and your clients walk out the door. When it comes down to it, there is someone out there that offers the same service as you do, it is how you perform your service and ha...

Well, not so hidden anymore. I love this time of year for many reasons and one is that I have a passion for pumpkins. Pumpkin carving that is. I have loved carving pumpkins ever since I can remember. I recall my mother laying out the newspaper on the table, finding the largest knife that we owned...

Photo taken by Jim and Maria Hart, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Jim and Maria Hart, AgentOwned Realty, Charleston, SC.  Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back.  Thank you for your understanding.   ******************************** We prou...

Photo taken by Jim and Maria Hart, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Jim and Maria Hart, AgentOwned Realty, Charleston, SC.  Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back.  Thank you for your understanding.   ******************************** We prou...

I'on (subdivision) ~ Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina ~ Market SnapShot I'on currently has 72 Active Listings Status Total Avg Price Avg $ Per Sqft Median Low High Avg DOM Avg CDOM ACTIVE 72 $1,092,719 $301.49 $986,000 $479,000 $2,325,000 199 307 I'on currently has 6 listings under contract or pendin...

Great info here.  We have not yet run into this issue, but it's always good to know how to solve the problem before it arises.If you have a short sale property with an IRS tax lien, the IRS will remove thier lien and allow you to sell the home. It takes WORK but it can be done! In cases where the...

  Photo taken by Jim and Maria Hart, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Jim and Maria Hart, AgentOwned Realty, Charleston, SC.  Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back.  Thank you for your understanding.   ******************************** We pr...

If you like to ride on two wheels with a roaring motor, then you will want to check this out. On Sunday, October 18th, Goodwill Industries of Lower South Carolina will have the First Annual Undy 500. The Undy 500 is a motorcycle charity ride that covers just over 100 miles of the beautiful Tri-C...