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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>New Changes in FHA Financing Coming Soon...Good or Bad?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Well, it looks like there are going to be some changes in FHA financing coming down the pipe.&nbsp; Take a look at this short video, and see how it will affect you and your final loan payment.&nbsp; These changes will go into effect on September 7th, 2010.**Not mentioned in this video is the fact that allowable seller concessions used to top out at 6%, where they are now going to top out at 3%.Video courtesy RealPro Innovations.... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:00:31 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Charleston SC Real Estate Statistics Update</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This is an update for the statistics in the Charleston real estate market from January-July '09 and '10.-Attached is the monthly update of MLS stats.&nbsp; Overall, comparing Jan-July 09 versus '10, we are seeing about an 18% increase in transactions and about a 2% increase in price.&nbsp; The year to date numbers for transactions looks good, but it is now falling from it's high last month of 29% and will continue to do so since the tax credit is gone.&nbsp; 2010 will probably end up with just a... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:50:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>New video of a listing in Hanahan Plantation at 26 Commissioners Court</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 26 Commissioners Court - Hanahan PlantationTake a look at this video tour of a wonderful home located at the end of a cul-de-sac.&nbsp; A great location in Hanahan Plantation, the back yard borders the Goose Creek Resivoir.&nbsp; A perfect home for any family, and the neighborhood affords a community swimming pool and optional boat &amp; RV storage!&nbsp;



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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:03:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.buyingcharlestonrealestate.com/blog/video-tour-of-a-great-house-for-sale-in-coosaw-creek-country-club.html</link>
            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Video Tour of a great house for sale in Coosaw Creek Country Club</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 4248 Club Course Drive - Coosaw Creek Country ClubView this wonderful home on the golf course in Coosaw Creek Country Club located in North Charleston, SC.&nbsp; A beautiful home in a gated community!&nbsp;

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            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:50:21 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Travel &amp; Leisure Magazine Names Charleston, SC in "Top Best World Cities for 2010" for North America</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Travel &amp; Leisure Magazine has come out with their annual list of 'World Cities' based upon the readers' votes and guess which city has secured a spot for 'Best World Cities in the US &amp; Canada'?&nbsp; Coming in at #3 is none other than Charleston, South Carolina!&nbsp; Charleston is #3 with Travel &amp; Leisure.We've actually beaten out such cities as: Chicago, Washinton DC,&nbsp; Los Angeles, and Boston.&nbsp; With the draw of historic downtown, the beaches, and the beautiful weather- th... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:00:34 -0500</pubDate>
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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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