Sep
23rd
2009
Real Estate Sales are Headed in the Right Direction!
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
Pending home sales in July reached the highest mark in 2 years. and closed sales also continued in an upward trend
As a result inventories are tightening In June there were 3.8 million properties for sale as opposed to 4.5 million properties for sale the previous year
Durable goods are up, the stock market has made a nice comeback... good indications about the ecoomy!
Thanks to these promising signs, the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors has forecast higher home sales and stabilizing prices in the year ahead.
Despite some other factors that could delay a complete recovery, we have reason to be confidant.. WIth home sales heading up and inventories shrin...
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Sep
20th
2009
Looney Valley - is Charleston SC another San Francisco?
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
While I really doubt that we could ever be another San Francisco, we do have some similarities
San Francisco started out as a sophisiticated, conservative, city of commerce
Charleston SC is sophisticated - southern style - conservative (in some ways) and a city of commerce
Do we have a Harry Aleo??
Harry Aleo lived in San Francisco and only recently died. One of his favorite quotes was his declaration that his REAL ESTATE office was "an island of traditional conservative values in a sea of latte sipping liberal loonies"
He had one of the oldest real estate offices in the city of San Francisco.
I look at our old line offices in our fair city and I ask myself the question "Do we have ...
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Sep
18th
2009
America, you are terrific! Home Prices Rise! It really is time to think about a purchase in real estate!
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
59 KING ST 2909649 - Residential
Charleston, SC
Please take a look at this beautiful home.Hardwood floors throughout with exception of the bathrooms which are tile. Whether you are looking for a primary home or a great investment, this is it! 4 full bedrooms, 3 and one half baths. The powder room is downstairs. The kitchen is truly a gourmet's delight with a gas cooktop and grill, built in microwave, wine cooler, refrigerator in the wet bar, an island in the kitchen. The wide plank pine floors are antique. There is even a little courtyard to enjoy between the kitchen and dining room. AND Please note - there is an all NEW HVAC compressor!! Seller's just had it put in! LOW maintenance i...
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Sep
18th
2009
Buyer Beware!! Mortgage scams abound!
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: Mortgage scams
407 HUDSON LN West2801386 - Residential
Folly Beach, SC
This is truly a gem of a house - it has never been rented and is in fabulous condition.A custom built home that overlooks the marsh and is only two blocks from the ocean... in the evening you can sit on your back deck and actually hear the ocean breakers! It has maple hardwood floors, solid surface countertops in the kitchen, spacious rooms and so much privacy! There is a new energy efficient tankless water heater and even the garage has been enclosed and there are insulated rooms there as well! Beautiful home, beautiful condition! What a find! The yard and garden are in wonderful condition, too - and the playset can either remai...
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Sep
17th
2009
Is your water heater safe??
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
This may seem trivial with all that is going on in the market and real estate world today! But it really is not trivial at all Did you know that water heaters can be a ticking time bomb if they do not have something called a TPR valve
The TPR valve is a "temperature pressure relief valve" When working properly, it will keep your water heater from exploding when the water heater becomes too hot. Otherwise, if it is not working properly, you could be in for a terrible explosion causing massive property damage and possible injury or even death to occupants.
So please, have your water heater checked ...
And sleep better at night!
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Sep
17th
2009
Foreclosures and Bankruptcies and credit reports
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
2982 SEABROOK ISLAND RD 2900577 - Residential
Seabrook Island, SC
NEW PRICE!! BEST PRICED HOME IN SEABROOK!!! This home is in IMMACULATE condition and is ready for you to move in! Check the comps - this is THE ONE to buy! Priced below true market value! This is a fabulous home overlooking the salt marsh with gorgeous views of the tidal creek from almost every room! An almost brand new home - the present owners bought it new as a vacation home and have only used it three or four times! Truly like a home that has never ever been lived in. The exterior is hardi shake, there are gleaming hardwood floors in living areas and berber carpet in the bedrooms. This home features a large, gourme...
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Aug
31st
2009
smaller homes becoming more popular
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
407 HUDSON LN West2801386 - Residential
Folly Beach, SC
This is truly a gem of a house - it has never been rented and is in fabulous condition.A custom built home that overlooks the marsh and is only two blocks from the ocean... in the evening you can sit on your back deck and actually hear the ocean breakers! It has maple hardwood floors, solid surface countertops in the kitchen, spacious rooms and so much privacy! There is a new energy efficient tankless water heater and even the garage has been enclosed and there are insulated rooms there as well! Beautiful home, beautiful condition! What a find! The yard and garden are in wonderful condition, too - and the playset can either rema...
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Aug
06th
2009
Do you want to sell your home?
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
59 KING ST 2909649 - Residential
Charleston, SC
Please take a look at this beautiful home.Hardwood floors throughout with exception of the bathrooms which are tile. Whether you are looking for a primary home or a great investment, this is it! 4 full bedrooms, 3 and one half baths. The powder room is downstairs. The kitchen is truly a gourmet's delight with a gas cooktop and grill, built in microwave, wine cooler, refrigerator in the wet bar, an island in the kitchen. The wide plank pine floors are antique. There is even a little courtyard to enjoy between the kitchen and dining room. AND Please note - there is an all NEW HVAC compressor!! Seller's just had it put in! LOW maintenance i...
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Jun
04th
2009
Tax credit
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
407 HUDSON LN West2801386 - Residential
Folly Beach, SC
This is truly a gem of a house - it has never been rented and is in fabulous condition.A custom built home that overlooks the marsh and is only two blocks from the ocean... in the evening you can sit on your back deck and actually hear the ocean breakers! It has maple hardwood floors, solid surface countertops in the kitchen, spacious rooms and so much privacy! There is a new energy efficient tankless water heater and even the garage has been enclosed and there are insulated rooms there as well! Beautiful home, beautiful condition! What a find! The yard and garden are in wonderful condition, too - and the playset can either rema...
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May
22nd
2009
Charleston South Carolina
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
I am not an economist, but I do like to read and try to update myself in order to best help my clients.
Everything I read tells me that the Southeast and Charleston in particular, are the best places to buy real estate for the future.
Not only are we beautiful, historic and friendly, but we are growing in affluence and population
If you are a first time home buyer, now is a great time to take advantage of the $8,000.00 tax incentive and the LOW interest rates
If you are a retiree or just someone looking for a better, warmer, lovelier place to live - come join us!
Please email me or call me 843 568 1601 georgia@georgiabellhomes.com I would love to give you more information!
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May
21st
2009
Spoleto in Charleston
Posted By: Georgia Bell In: General
Come to Charleston !! It is time for Spring, Spoleto, Piccolo Spoleto ... we have music, art, theater, dance, good food! Ahhhh the pleasures are superb and never ending these days...
The streets are full of excited visitors who are looking through brochures, trying to decide which concerts to attend (if they have not already purchased tickets) which art galleries to see, which restuarants to indulge themselves in.... which historic properties to view...
Yes, real estate is on everyone's minds these days... Is it the right time to buy (must be - we just had a 7 million dollar property sell!! The largest residential sale ever...yet... Yes! Let me answer for you!
Yes! I...
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