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        <description>Charleston, SC Real Estate Blog. Consumer real estate information for Charleston, SC with local and national news topics.</description>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Virtual Tour of a Great Condo on James Island - 1025 Riverland Woods Place #502</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ A great 3br 2ba condo for sale in a private, gated community on James Island, SC.&nbsp; This condo is 7 minutes from downtown Charleston, and 7 minutes from Folly Beach.&nbsp; Currently listed at $197,900.&nbsp; See more of the condo here: Condo for sale in The Retreat.&nbsp; Enjoy the Virtual Tour! 


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            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:12:54 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Running Charleston Foreclosure List for July and August 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Charleston Foreclosure List for July &amp; August 2010I am seeing a tremendous amount of foreclosures lately, with some
clients being very happy, and other clients walking away from a
horrifying situation.&nbsp; If you plan on purchasing (or are a part of) any
short sale right now, please take a look at the list and make sure that
the short sale you&rsquo;re after isn&rsquo;t listed.&nbsp; While short sales and
foreclosures are often glorified, they are not to be taken lightly- you
need to... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:50:28 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Popular James Island SC Neighborhoods</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ James Island has a number of different popular neighborhoods, with each having different character.&nbsp; For those searching James Island homes for sale, the task can be daunting if you&rsquo;re not from the area and are looking to relocate here.The following are a list of some of the more popular James Island neighborhoods, and the price ranges for each.Bayview Farms- This is a great neighborhood made up of single family homes, with the majority of the homes being on water.&nbsp; Fresh water p... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 15:37:55 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Buy a 120 acre Island in the Town of Sullivans Island for Under 200K?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Well this listing is definitely intriguing.&nbsp; It is an Island for sale on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) only a stone&rsquo;s throw from Sullivans Island and the Isle of Palms.&nbsp; It is 120 total acres, and it is only listed for $199,000.&nbsp; Yes, you can own your own island for under 200K, with 1,800 feet of deepwater frontage on the ICW.&nbsp; A one minute boat ride to the Atlantic Ocean.&nbsp; After all, when buying real estate- it&rsquo;s all about the location, right?But before yo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 08:48:59 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>An update to the Charleston, SC Real Estate Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Here are some random thoughts on the market.&nbsp; Instead of just keeping them to myself, I wanted to share.&nbsp; Sorry for the short, rambling thoughts...Good news:First quarter 2010 statistics:MLS sold units are up 10.3%1591 homesNew listings are up 5.3%Active inventory (homes on the market) 3/31 is down 6.4% (great!)9,036 &ndash; lowest in 4 yearsSupply and demand ratio improving Still needs to be half &ndash; 15 months supplyWon&rsquo;t happen for awhile &ndash; REOs and Short SalesPricesN... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:34:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>What makes up a FICO credit score?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ In the land of all credit scores, FICO is king.&nbsp; The majority of banks in the USA use FICO scores for whether or not they are going to lend you money, and at what interest rate.So how does FICO come up with this score?&nbsp; I'll break it down for you, below:&nbsp;1.) Payment History.&nbsp; Based on you payment history, making the repayment of past debt is the most important factor when calculating credit scores.2.) Debt Amounts.&nbsp; This is based upon your total outstanding debt.&nbsp; R... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:28:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Updated Carolina One New Homes List that can Close before the Tax Credit Expires</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Here is a running list of all the new homes with Carolina One New Homes Division that can close before the tax credit expires.&nbsp; These are all new construction homes that can get a C/O (Certificate of Occupancy) prior to the tax credit expiration.&nbsp; You need to get a ratified contract by April 30th, and close by June 30th.Please take a look at the following link, for the most updated list of new construction that will be completed prior to the tax credit deadline.&nbsp; There are over 90... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:27:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>It's Time to Lock in Rates, Buyers</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I hope everyone had a great weekend here in Charleston.&nbsp; It was absolutely beautiful, which is yet another reason we all live here.After a significant jump in rates to start the week last week, rates settled down slightly at the end of the week and into the start of this week.&nbsp; Unfortunately, I think we've begun a pattern that will continue throughout the rest of 2010...rates will be very volatile and moving up and down constantly, with a trend upwards.If you're considering moving very... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:29:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Things to do in Charleston, SC for April!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ April is a great month to be in Charleston.&nbsp; The city and surrounding areas are in full bloom, the nights are longer, and the weather here is just perfect.&nbsp; Whether you're getting the boat up and running, doing some spring cleaning in the house, or doing yard work- the temperature here seems to be just about right. Meanwhile, in between those ambitious projects, there's plenty to enjoy around town:Festival of Houses and Gardens, downtown Charleston - Festival tours feature the
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            <pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:42:46 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>"Homes for Our Heroes" Program Available!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ South Carolina housing officials have $40 million to help teachers and first responders buy a home!&nbsp; The State Housing Finance and Development Authority announced that this program will offer down payment assistance and low interest mortgages to teachers, firefighters, police and correctional officers and EMS workers who meet income criteria.Customers will apply for the loans just like they would any home mortgage, but the money for the loans will come from bonds the housing agency has sold... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:21:07 -0500</pubDate>
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