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Take it to the Street Party at the Gibbes

April 26, 2010 – 4:33 pm

The Gibbes will take art to the streets of Charleston this Thursday with a party celebrating the preview opening of Modern Masters from the Ferguson Collection*. Come celebrate the opening of this new collection with us at the Gibbes this Thursday from 7:30 – 10:30, tickets are available at gibbesmuseum.org. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, [...]

By william means | Posted in Charleston News | Comments (0)

Statewide Homesales Increase 41%

April 23, 2010 – 3:17 pm

The Charleston Regional Business Journal posted the latest numbers from the SC Association of Realtors this week. South Carolina home sales increased by 41%. The Charleston Trident Realtor Association reported a 21.7% increase from March 2009 to March 2010. Take a closer look at the numbers and area percentages at charlestonbusiness.com.

By william means | Posted in Market Conditions | Comments (0)

Do some neighborhoods restrict design/appearance of properties?

April 19, 2010 – 9:00 am

“Many of the nicer neighborhoods in the Charleston area (I’On, Olde Park, Braemore, Country Club of Charleston, The Crescent, to name a few) have restrictions that vary from lot size to complete architectural approval of every house built in the community. While at times it might seem restrictive to new buyers, it protects the integrity [...]

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How does the buyer tax credit work?

April 15, 2010 – 9:13 am

“There are two different Buyer tax credits available. The first is the First Time Home Buyer tax credit, which is an $8,000 tax credit available to first time home buyers. In order to be eligible, you must have a contract on a house by April 30th, 2010 and must close on the house by July [...]

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Is price per square foot a good way to be sure I’m obtaining a deal?

April 14, 2010 – 1:00 pm

“While price per square foot is often considered a fair way to evaluate similar properties, there are many variables that must be considered: Location – the primary price consideration in valuing like properties. For example, a 2,400 square foot home on the Charleston Harbor would demand a much higher price than the same size home [...]

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Nationwide Open House Weekend

April 8, 2010 – 4:20 pm

Go to LowcountryOpenHouseWeekend.com and map out your route for the weekend, over 140 homes will be participating in Charleston and surrounding areas Saturday, April 10th and Sunday, April 11th . Properties range from high-end, historic estates to beach-front and modest ranch-style homes. Blue balloons will mark participating homes. William Means Real Estate will have 3 [...]

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Browse Christie’s Great Estates Magazine

April 7, 2010 – 3:49 pm

Check out the latest Christie’s Great Estate magazine featuring the home of American football legend, Joe Montana. His Sonoma County, California wine country home is pictured on the front cover. Enjoy browsing photos of his estate as all as others from all around the world. Christie’s Great Estates Issue One 2010.

By william means | Posted in Christie's International Real Estate | Comments (0)

Where can I get information about closing costs?

April 1, 2010 – 9:34 am

“You can get closing cost estimates from either your lender or an attorney. They include such items as appraisal, title search, title insurance, document preparation and recording fees. Your agent can call a local attorney with experience in real estate closings to get an estimate for your specific transaction.” Contact Susan @ susandavis@williammeans.com

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