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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Has the Local Increase in Cruise Ships Turned Off Buyers?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I have seen an increased presence of cruise ships on the Charleston Peninsula lately and wanted to share an article I found in the Post and Courier.&nbsp; This was written by a local Realtor here in Charleston, and I wanted to share their viewpoint on the matter.You've all heard the saying, &quot;Change is inevitable; growth is optional&quot;.&nbsp; I know that this increase in cruise ships will help the local economy downtown.&nbsp; But at what point are we slowly chipping away at the character... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:40:44 -0500</pubDate>
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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>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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            <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>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>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>Video Blog on the Latest Charleston Market Info</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Updates on the Charleston Real Estate MarketHere is some updated information on the extended Home Buyers Tax Credit, as well as some statistics on how the Charleston real estate market performed as a whole for the end of 2009.&nbsp; Don't forget, the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit has been extended until April 30th, 2010.Play the video to take a look at what the Tax Credit did for home sales in October.&nbsp; Pretty staggering, really.&nbsp; Signed purchase agreements were up 67.8% in October... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:28:32 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Have a great December!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It's hard to believe there's just one page left on the wall calendar - but what a full page it is! As grateful as we are year round for all that we have, the holiday season makes us especially conscious of the value of home and family and reminds us of the importance of what we do for others. It's a wonderful time to share with family, friends, and neighbors, and a wonderful time to set something aside for those not so fortunate.You'll probably see a lot of your neighbors at some of our dazzling... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:50:01 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Is the Charleston Real Estate Market Getting Better?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Charleston real estate market has been in a slump for the past four years...When will this trend end?Well, there is not going to be a clear-cut, definitive turnaround if you're looking for one.&nbsp; Real estate, which has traditionally been a solid investment, has been jittery (at best), right along with every other market.&nbsp; There isn't going to be a solid, radical change in direction in the Charleston real estate market in the immediate future.&nbsp; There are just too many foreclosur... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:35:21 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>mike@buyingcharlestonrealestate.com (Mike Ciucci)</author>
            <title>Real Estate Statistics for Downtown Charleston (The Peninsula)</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I have been showing a lot of property in downtown Charleston on the Peninsula lately, and have noticed things seem to be a bit slow.&nbsp; I was showing a property to some clients of mine and the listing agent had told me a surprising statistic.&nbsp; She mentioned that downtown Charleston, on the Peninsula, has seen an increase in the volume of homes selling for the last 3 years.&nbsp; She also mentioned that the Peninsula alone had a market entirely on it's own, outside of the rest of Charlest... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:13:22 -0600</pubDate>
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