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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>New Park Planned on Folly Beach</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ A new park is planned for Folly Beach.&nbsp; The county Park and Recreation Commission intends on buying the Front Beach Inn and four other properties at East Arctic Avenue and East 2nd Street.&nbsp; All of the 5 properties add up to about 1 acre.&nbsp; For those of you that are not sure about the location, it&rsquo;s just over from the pier and the large Holiday Inn.The plan for the park is create a park facility with restrooms, showers, and a playground.&nbsp; The goal was to create something ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:48:53 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Time is Running Out for the Tax Credit!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I just wanted to mention to all of you first-time homebuyers out there and others looking to take advantage of the tax credit.&nbsp; While there still is a little time left (59 days to get something under contract), I&rsquo;m noticing something expected.&nbsp; A lot of the good homes are now being scooped up at an extraordinary rate.&nbsp; I was showing property to some first time homebuyers in Dunes West in Mount Pleasant, and in a couple of houses we saw other agents with buyers looking at the... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:51:49 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>West Ashley Real Estate "Deal of the Week!"</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 1336 S Sherwood Dr only $212K!**Update: Sold in 5 days...Thanks everyone This is it!&nbsp; This is the best deal I've seen in a year at this price point.&nbsp; The sellers have meticulously upgraded this home over the last 5 years, and it shows.&nbsp; I know this is cliche in this business, but I fully expect this listing to sell immediately, that's how confident I am that this is a great deal.3br, 2ba, 1636 sq ft.&nbsp; Fresh paint on the exterior, interior, and ceilings.&nbsp; An urban kitchen... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:36:48 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Good Morning America names Charleston in "Top 10 Cities for a Real Estate Bargain"</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Zillow.com and Good Morning America revealed what they've deemed as the &quot;Top 10 cities to bargain for a house&quot;.&nbsp; Zillow said several factors were used to determine the cities mentioned including &quot;where buyers were able to negotiate the biggest discount off of the list price&quot;.Here are the Top 10 Cities:Naples, FLCape Cod, MACharleston, SCMerced, CAChicago, ILAtlantic City, NJCleveland, OHNew York City, NYFlagstaff, AZPittsburg, PAThe #1 example in Naples cited buyers havi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:30:06 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>James Island Real Estate "Deal of the Week!"</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Well, here it is folks.&nbsp; I'm always asked, &quot;Where is the best deal you've seen lately?&quot;, or &quot;Where is a great deal that I can't pass up?&quot;.&nbsp; It seems I've found a fantastic deal, and no- it's not my listing.&nbsp; I've been showing homes to a client of mine from Michigan in the $400K range, and we came across this gem.No, this is not a foreclosure, no this is not a short sale.&nbsp; You don't have to worry about getting to closing with a short sale, or negotiating wi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 12:51:01 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>New Updated Home for Sale in West Oak Forest!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 1323 S Sherwood Dr, West Ashley SCThis is the perfect home for any young couple or first time homebuyer.&nbsp; New and on the market, this fresh listing is sure to turn heads.&nbsp; The sellers have meticulously updated the home over the last few years, making sure every last detail is in great order.&nbsp; The entire home has been repainted inside and out, the kitchen has been completely redone with new cabinets, countertops, stainless backsplash, butchers block, light fixtures, and the fridge ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:30:20 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Tips for spotting a good deal in Charleston real estate</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Those out there that consistently make good money in real estate know the market.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s why you see a lot of us Realtors purchasing real estate&hellip;simply because it&rsquo;s what we do, every single day.&nbsp; We know the market.&nbsp; But you can also do most of this work as well.&nbsp; Almost everyone out there right now has access to the same information in the Charleston MLS as real estate agents do.&nbsp; Whether you&rsquo;re looking on Google, Trulia, or my own Charleston M... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:31:07 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>A Look at Belle Hall Subdivision in Mount Pleasant, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I've been showing a lot of property in the Mount Pleasant subdivision of Belle Hall recently, so I thought I'd share some of the statistics and information for the neighborhood.&nbsp; If most of you don't know about this great Mount Pleasant community, it's becoming more and more popular.&nbsp; Because of the fantastic location to downtown Charleston and the Sullivans Island and Isle of Palms beaches, Belle Hall is quickly becoming a favorite for those retiring to Charleston, or those that would... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:48:22 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Charleston in Top 5 Markets to Fare Well for 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ According to SmartMoney.com, the &quot;Top 5&quot; areas in the country that should have home prices performing the best for 2010 are:Tacoma, Washington (increase of 2.44%)Memphis, Tennessee (up 0.99%)Pittsburgh (up 0.89%)Charleston, South Carolina (up 0.18%)Seattle (decline 0.50%)Of course, one of the reasons being cited is because of Boeing building their 787 aircraft plant in Charleston, but also because the number of homes on the market in Charleston is declining, and our prices have remaine... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:15:20 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Free Parking in Downtown Charleston for the Holidays</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I can feel the Holiday spirit!&nbsp; Yes, that's right, the City of Charleston and Republic Parking are offering free two-hour parking vouchers for all of their downtown parking garage locations.&nbsp; This free parking is still good from November 28th, to December 31st.For all of you locals or visitors in the area, this is a great time of year to see Charleston.&nbsp; The free 2 hour parking passes are perfect for a dinner downtown, or shopping for all of your friends and family.&nbsp; You can ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:39:48 -0600</pubDate>
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