t's official! Finally, the Dorchester County Council voted and approved a new comprehensive plan which will direct building and infrastructure needs in the county over the next 20 years. This plan has been much needed for quite some time and (in my opinion) a little late for the fastest growing
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11/18/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers.* See Myth #5 here. Not true! There are many issues that need to be negotiated beyond price. There are many things to negotiate, some of which may include closing date, items to convey, contingency timeframes and closing co
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11/17/2008
The verdict is in! Local real estate company owner, Richard Davis, sued A&E for $7.5 million over a contract to split profits from the TV pilot show, Flip this House. During the 1st season, Davis was created as the creator but never received payment from the wildly popular show. This week the
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11/12/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers*. See Myth #4 here. Buyers can mistakenly rationalize they should have several agents working for them. Working with more than one agent will create confusion for buyer and agents alike. Agents have access to the same Multi
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11/10/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers. See Myth #1 here. I hate to break the bad news, but there's no such thing as a perfect home. Buying a home ALWAYS requires compromising. When looking at property, there are many things that a buyer might notice that they d
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11/05/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers. See Myth #1 here. Most properties can be found online. The Internet is a great resource for buyers and of course you can drive through neighborhoods you like or look through the paper and home magazines. BUT there are many
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11/03/2008
This is a continuation of a series: 10 Common Myths Shared by Homebuyers. See Myth #1 here. Many buyers start their search by looking online and occasionally getting in the car driving around to check out neighborhoods. Due to SC agency and representation laws, the listing agent is charged with
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11/01/2008
Did you know that when you call on a real estate agent, you are a CUSTOMER. Did you know you are treated differently depending on if you are a customer or client? How do you become a CLIENT? Just like a seller becomes a client by signing an agreement with the listing agent, you can gain client
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10/31/2008
Myth #1: All agents are the same. The general public thinks that everyone that has a real estate license is the same. The Rebac article* poses a great example: "Does everyone with a driver's license operate a vehicle the same way? Of course not! Drivers approach the road differently. Realtors d
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10/29/2008
An article titled: "Homebuilders: Now is the time to buy" was published in the Charleston Business Journal on 10/24/08. Homebuilders across the state are getting together to send out the message that the SC housing market is strong. It made a good point that most of the serious housing problems
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10/24/2008
