I'm amazed when someone asks me, "What is staging?" I know that I should not expect everyone to know, but even more surprising is the number of agents that don't understand it's importance. After going through some old before and after pictures, I'll post a few since the pictures speak for them
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01/12/2009
The Real Estate Staging AssociationTM (RESA) announces the 2009 Real Estate Staging Industry Award Nominees. The Nominees for RESA Staging Realtor® of the Year are: Matt Poole with Charleston Pier Partners in Charleston SC, Michele Reneau with Carolina One Real Estate in Mt. Pleasant, SC, Susan
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01/12/2009
If you are falling behind on your mortgage or facing the possibility of foreclosure, there is help! Four clinics are being offered so you can meet with a HUD counselor who will help you discuss options to foreclosure. Please click on the link to view a flyer about the documentation you should br
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01/06/2009
An article in the Post and Courier written by Dave Munday on Friday, January 2, 2009 announced some good news for job seekers in the Charleston area. The Census Bureau is recruiting 300 workers to get ready for the 2010 census. For those looking for a job or extra income, this might be the ideal
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01/02/2009
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers.* See myth #9 here. A buyer might assume that since the contract is contingent on the home inspection, it can be mistaken that the seller is to fix anything and everything that comes up on it. South Carolina's Association
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12/24/2008
I've been so busy in December that I have neglected my blog and twitter. Not sure if it is the 70 degree weather we are having here in December or the just the drop in interest rates and amazing deals available out there that are encouraging buyers to start looking. Today is the 1st day I've ha
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12/19/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers.* See myth #8 here. It can be complex in choosing a mortgage since there are plenty of options. Your particular circumstances may dictate what options are available to you. By assuming all mortgage are the same, a buyer mi
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12/10/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers.* See myth #7 here. Many buyers resent the lending process and don't understand why they need to provide a pre-approval and start jumping hoops before they find a house they like. In troubled mortgage markets, lenders take
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12/01/2008
On 11/26/08, the SC Business Journal published this article. It's no secret in Charleston, but many do not realize that real estate is local. While numbers have dropped a little in Charleston, it has not followed extreme drops in many other markets. The statistics came from the US Federal Housi
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11/27/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers.* See Myth #6 here. There has been so much media attention on the rise of foreclosures and the hype of getting a good deal. It's hard not to ignore it and of course everyone wants to get a fantastic deal. But the fact is
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11/23/2008
