Short Sales in Crowfield Plantation

The big buzz words in real estate right now are “short sale.” Everyone knows someone who’s bought one and gotten a great deal. So lots of folks are coming in and wanting to get in on the action. Unfortunately, most people don’t understand what they’re really getting into when they choose to pursue a short sale transaction.

There are plenty of naysayers out there who will deny, deny, and discourage you from ever attempting to buy (or sell) a short sale. However, while they’re certainly not for everyone, there are some great deals out there for the right buyers and the sellers who can convince their lenders to let them sell. If you have questions on the short sale process, I know how to get to closing. Call me, I’m happy to help.

Now here’s some current market info on Crowfield Plantation in Goose Creek, SC, along with a list of today’s short sale opportunities…

FREE State-of-the-Market Seminar!

Earlier this year a man came and talked to our company about the state of the real estate market, both locally and nationally. He showed us where the real estate market has been, where it is now, and where it may be headed in the next few years. The information he presented was straightforward, easy to understand, and ultimately somewhat reassuring. This man is coming to Goose Creek in September.

Carolina One Offers Mortgage Protection Program

One way to make your listing stand out from the crowd in this market is to offer incentives to prospective buyers. It’s become standard here in the Lowcountry for sellers to give buyers a free home warranty at closing or pay their closing costs. Always the market leader, Carolina One Real Estate has unveiled a new program to help its sellers up the ante in buyer incentives and stand out even more: six months of paid mortgage payments for buyers in the event of job loss.

New Truth-in-Lending Law May Help Borrowers

Of the four closings I had last week, I felt my buyer client was taken advantage of at the last minute in two of them. A new law may prevent some of what happened from happening again in the future.

The first one had a slew of issues from the moment we wrote the contract and took three months to close. In the end, after my buyer had done everything in her power to adhere to the contract (there were many third parties involved that slowed the process considerably), the bank (the seller) charged my buyer $100 per day

Crowfield Appreciation Day Saturday, April 18

Bring your family over to the Carolina One Real Estate office in Crowfield Plantation tomorrow, April 18, at 11 a.m. for Crowfield Appreciation Day.

Crowfield residents as well as all of Goose Creek are invited to enjoy fun, food and local vendors.  Bring your old files and papers with you too, as Shred-it will be there from 11-2 and all shredding will be FREE…with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Helping Hands of Goose Creek.

Agent in the Creek Named Rookie of the Year

The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors® (CTAR) presented awards of distinction for 2008 to the top 3% of its membership Tuesday morning. The Association honored members who demonstrated exceptional sales achievement, involvement in the Association, dedication to continued education, and adherence to the Realtor® Code of Ethics.

Members were recognized in groups that included Rookie Realtor®, Director’s Circle, President’s Circle, Executive Circle, and Commercial. There was also an award given to the Realtor® of the Year.

Stephanie Davis of Carolina One Real Estate in Goose Creek was the only Rookie Realtor® award recipient. She earned the distinction with 14 homes sold