Nov
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Home Prices up slightly in September
November 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AP – In this Oct. 15, 2009 photo, a sign for a newly-constructed home advertises a financing rate in Chagrin …
By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer Alan Zibel, Ap Real Estate Writer – Tue Nov 24, 2:09 pm ET
WASHINGTON – The summer’s trend of rising home prices faded at the end of the traditional home shopping season, two reports [...]
Nov
29
Toogoodoo Tree Farm
November 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Make Christmas special this year with a trip to the Toogoodoo Tree Farm located in Hollywood, SC just 25 miles from downtown Charleston. Pickout and cut down your own tree, go on a choo-choo ride through the country and visit the gift shop. Even the grumpiest of Scrooges can’t help but get into the Christmas spirit [...]
Nov
28
Daniel Island Holiday Festival
November 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Family Circle Tennis Stadium will once again hold it’s Annual Outdoor Holiday Festival this year on Saturday, December 5th from 10 am - 6 pm. The Tennis Center will come alive with great bargains and a vast assortment of unique gifts for the entire family. Over 120 of Charleston’s finest vendors will offer gifts [...]
Nov
26
Thanksgiving Facts & Trivia
November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Thanksgiving Day is a very important day in the United States. There are many things that are especially related to the celebrations of the Thanksgiving Day. These include Thanksgiving turkey trivia, pilgrims, thanksgiving proclamation, thanksgiving as a national holiday and other things. Some of such facts are mentioned here which will not only help you [...]
Nov
24
What is a FHA 203K loan?
November 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) part of the Department of Housing & Urban Development administers various single family mortgage insurance programs. These programs operate through FHA-approved lending institutions which submit applications to have property appraised and have buyers credit approved.
The FHA 203K loan program is the Department’s primary prgram for the rehabilitation and repair of [...]
Nov
23
Are “old” houses dangerous?
November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The older your home, the more charming and beautiful it may be, but its age also increases the odds for problems. From lead paint to asbestos, here’s what to check for, and what to do if you find a potential danger.
By Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate
More than 30 million homes are at least 50 years old. That means 1/3 [...]
Nov
21
Fast Fixes for Credit Scores
November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Bad credit scores can cause you to pay more for car loans, credit cards, and mortgages. Here are 4 common credit mistakes to avoid:
Pay down your credit cards. It’s most important to try to pay off revolving accounts such as high interest credit cards. Lenders like to see a big gap between the amount of [...]
Nov
20
Are you Ready to Buy?
November 20, 2009 | 2 Comments
Figuring out whether you’re ready to take the plunge and buy your first home right now can be an overwhelming task. The following are a few things that may help you make the decision:
1. Are familiar with the market. If you’ve been paying attention to how much houses are listed for in the neighborhoods [...]
Nov
19
Ways to reduce holiday stress
November 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The holidays can be by far the most stressful time of the year. All the preparations, decorating, gift giving, travel arrangements, holiday parties and all the money spent during this time of year can stress out even the most calm person. The Daniel Island News, Issue Nov. 12-18, 2009 took a poll last week and asked “What [...]
Nov
18
Fall Leaf Clean-Up Tips
November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment
By Christine Woodside of Popular Mechanics
Trail maintainers have an intimate relationship with the earth — they know which brush could cause a fire, how rain will wash over a path, where erosion will occur and the differences between dormant and diseased trees. It’s a given, then, that trail bosses know their leaves. For the most part, they want [...]