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        <description>My Lowcountry Properties Blog entries are general insights for today's Beaufort South Carolina Real Estate Market.</description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Recent Sales Prove There Are Deals to Be Had in the Beaufort Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Sometimes, seeing is believing. We preach constantly that these are historic times to buy real estate in Beaufort, SC -- Prices have come down substantially the past few years, and interest rates are very low. But, from time to time, we need a few eye-openers as to the kind of authentic opportunities which exist in today's real estate market. **On March 20, a waterfront home with a deep-water dock sold in Wright's Point Plantation for $475,000. I ave no doubts this home would have sold in the $1... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:11:26 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Walling Grove Home Sold by Lowcountry Properties' Keith Strawn</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ One of the gratifying aspects of selling real estate is helping really nice people buy a perfect new home. It's particularly gratifying when the really nice people get a whale of deal.......and when they are newlyweds!We were fortunate enough to be able to help just such a couple a week or so ago, as they purchased a super, like-new home in Walling Grove, a terrific neighborhood on Beaufort's Lady's Island. This 2524 square-foot-home, located at 229 Green Winged Teal Dr. in the heart of the neig... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:54:37 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Islands of Beaufort Waterfront Lot Sold by Lowcountry Properties</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Investors are always looking to buy for pennies on the dollar.&nbsp; We have been encouraging real estate buyers and investors for more than a year now that there are truly amazing real estate opportunities available in Beaufort's best areas for pennies on the dollar.Recently, Lowcountry Properties' agent, Keith Strawn sold 10 Anchorage Drive in Beaufort, SC.&nbsp; This was an opportunity to buy a waterfront homesite, in one of Beaufort's best neighborhoods, for pennies on the dollar. 10 Anchora... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:50:14 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Sluggish Economy Making for Plenty of Great Beaufort Deals</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Once in a while, it's nice to just take a moment, and reflect on some of the incredible opportunities that buyers have been able to take advantage of in our charming Beaufort, SC real estate market. We in the real estate biz have been harping and preaching about &quot;opportunity&quot; for a couple of years now. 1) Take the folks who recently purchased a deep-water homesite, in a darn nice neighborhood, for $230,000, about 53 percent less than the $480,000 the previous owners paid for this deep-... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 23:24:18 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/october-a-spooky-month-for-beaufort-sc-home-sales.html</guid>
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            <title>October a Spooky Month for Beaufort SC Home Sales</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It's fitting that we take a moment to look back on this past month on Halloween, because it has been a creepy month for Realtors, with a mere 52 homes going under contract so far in October.Before we go any further, this is not a gloom and doom post. All things considered, there are some encouraging signs to be found in Beaufort's real estate market. There are several communities that have had real success in the area which ha e had great success selling new homes at the new price point. Liberty... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:38:18 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Beaufort SC's Mossy Oaks Neighborhood &amp; Extreme Makeover Home Edition</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Extreme Makeover: Home Edition brought a lot of national attention to Beaufort, SC's own Mossy Oaks community, just minutes from Beaufort's historic downtown district. The Extreme Makeover crew, with the help of hundreds of volunteers from the Beaufort area, stormed into the area in early January, and built a brand-new home for a deserving family. Construction was completed in about 96 hours.&nbsp; The episode was broadcast earlier this year on ABC.Although this area of Mossy Oaks is home to ver... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:47:28 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Neo-Traditional Neighborhoods in the Beaufort SC Area</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Since the stunning success of Newpoint, on Lady's Island, in the early 1990s, neo-traditional neighborhoods have been all the rage in Beaufort, SC.Neo-traditional neighborhoods are planned in the style of coastal communities of the early 20th Century, like Beaufort, SC.The idea of Newpoint was simple -- Create a neighborhood which looked and felt like the Old Point, Beaufort's incredible, historic and sought after downtown area, but with all the modern conveniences expected by late 20th and earl... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:52:55 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>March 2011 Beaufort SC Home Sales Down From 2010</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This month's numbers are stuck in the shadow of the spring 2010 incentive market. A number of factors hinder a full-scale housing recovery, yet there are positives that suggest improving consumer confidence. Slowing unemployment claims, strong corporate balance sheets and 13 months of private job growth are cause for long-dormant optimism. Let's see if our local glass is half empty or half full.New Listings in the Beaufort region decreased 32.6 percent from last March to 207 new homes. Pending S... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:55:20 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>How is the Affordable is Real Estate in Beaufort SC?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Are you in a position to buy a home? Not sure? Well, you are not alone, if you are unaware of your home purchasing power.We receive calls each week from folks looking to rent. And, while we are in the business of selling homes, we are always happy to help point potential tenants in the right direction.But, we are also always sure to ask if the person has ever thought about buying a home. The most common response is uncertainty on the part of the caller. They just don't know if they are in a posi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:51:15 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Realtors Can Offer Much More Than A Listing Price</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Going With the Highest Bidder...I understand why sellers would want to list their home an agent, because that agent happens to be the one who provides the highest recommended list price. After all, who doesn't want to maximize their investments? Going with the &quot;highest bidder&quot; is not sound selling strategy, though.A year and a half ago, I went on a listing appointment at an older home on Lady's Island, one of Beaufort's great residential areas.I will dispense with all the details, and ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 22:41:25 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>The Beaufort SC New Construction Bargain Update</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Activity breeds activity, and nowhere is that more evident in real estate. New construction is a sign of a healthy development. When you ride through a neighborhood with lots of vacant homesites, but no ongoing construction, watch out. Certainly, Beaufort has seen some developments flame out since 2006, when our real estate market began to slow.However, several developers are in the process of trying to spark new life into some of these communities, and that's a very healthy sign.Hamilton Villag... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:29:56 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Beaufort 2009 Fall Festival of Houses &amp; Gardens - Oct. 23, 24 &amp;25</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This coming weekend will be a wonderful chance for those who are interested viewing in some of Beaufort's most acclaimed architecture and grounds.&nbsp; The Historic Beaufort Foundation's annual &quot;Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens&rdquo; will be Friday, Oct. 23rd thru Sunday, Oct. 25th.&nbsp; On tour will be historic antebellum, Victorian and early 20th century sites.&nbsp; Here are schedules, descriptions and cost of each tour.CANDLELIGHT WALKING TOUR 
Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 
5:00pm to 8... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:03:14 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Bray's Island Chef Awarded President's Medallion by American Culinary Foundation</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The American Culinary Foundation (ACF) has presented Brays Island
Excecutive Chef, Ronald Andrews, with its prestigious President's
Medallion for 2009. The ACF honors those who significantly contribute
to the culinary profession and the organization. Andrews received his accolades in
Orlando, at the organization&rsquo;s national convention. Andrews was one of
only 23 recipients recognized.Active involvement in the community is one of Ronald's strong suits.
Besides being Brays Top Chef, Ron... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:33:12 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Habersham named a Top 100 Master Planned Community by "Where to Retire Magazine"</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ In what has become an annual ritual, Habersham SC has once again been named on Where to Retire Magazine's &quot;Top Master Planned Communities&quot; List.&nbsp; The criteria included location, cost and amenities. Magazine editors evaluated thousands of communities around the country in coming up with the most accurate list possible.&nbsp; Readers were also surveyed as to their Retirement Expectation and Relocation Experience.&nbsp; Residents indicated that neighborhood activity and neighborly in... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:06:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/beaufort-sc-named-as-a-top-sportsman-town-by-outdoor-life-magazine.html</link>
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            <title>Beaufort SC Named as a "Top Sportsman Town" by Outdoor Life Magazine</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Outdoor Life magazine has included Beaufort, South Carolina on it's
list of the &quot;Top 200 Best Outdoor Towns&quot;. Calling it a &quot;saltwater
paradise, The publication tabbed Beaufort at #108 on the list. The list
was based on a variety of factors that seemed to take into account
quality of life for humans and abundance of wildlife.&nbsp; Categories uses
to determine the list were:&nbsp; Median Home Value (2007), Cost of Living
Index (2008), Unemployment Rate (2007), Mean Commute Ti... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:08:11 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/cora-bett-thomas-to-aquire-beaufort-sc-leader-tideland-realty.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Real Estate News: Cora Bett Thomas to Acquire Tideland Realty</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Cora Bett Thomas makes another move in the Beaufort SC real estate market with it's acquisition of Tideland&nbsp; Realty.&nbsp; While not official yet, according to reliable sources, Cora Bett Thomas Realty is in the final stages of taking over Tideland.&nbsp; This is the second such purchase of anexisting real estate company in the Beaufort area by Thomas.&nbsp; Cora Bett Thomas bought Town and Country in April 2009.These moves will prove to be strokes of genius or a setback of enormous proport... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:35:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Beaufort SC Ranked 3rd Best Retirement City by MoneyWatch.com</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This past Friday the CBS Early Show had MoneyWatch dot com name their top places to retire and not surprisingly, Beaufort was on the list at number three. Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger called Beaufort a charming seaside town.&nbsp; For you who have visited, I do not need to explain why we made the list.&nbsp; For those who have yet to visit out wonderful little town, here are some reasons retirement is great here:Very low taxesFantastic climateBeautiful sceneryExcellent medical facilities (Du... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:47:42 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/call-to-action-help-repeal-the-point-of-sale-real-estate-tax-in-south-carolina.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Call to Action!!! - Help Repeal the "Point of Sale" Real Estate Tax in South Carolina</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Today I received a Call to Action e-mail that was sent to all
Realtors around the state.&nbsp; I have posted this e-mail below because it
not only affect Realtors, but virtually every single person in the
Palmetto State.&nbsp; If you own, plan to buy, or plan to sell property in
the state of South Carolina this affects you in a dramatic way.&nbsp; If you
don't know what the Point of Sale real estate
tax is, you should.&nbsp; Below are some facts taken directly for the SC
Realtors website... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 13:58:42 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>"Short Sighted":  Beaufort County Council Lifts Zoning Restrictions</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  If you read between the lines of Beaufort County Council's decision to lift current zoning restrictions, it seems money actually does do the talking in these here parts.&nbsp; Eliminating &quot;Rural Residential&quot; zoning was the result of the council's vote on Monday.&nbsp; Previously, these areas were under the &quot;Rural Residential&quot; zoning which designated one home per 3 acres.&nbsp; With the ruling, the possible floodgates have been opened for an additional 3227 homes in the Port ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:19:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Beaufort SC Real Estate News:  Cora Bett Thomas acquires Town and Country</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ On April 1st, local real estate agency Town and Country operations were officially in the hands of Corra Bett Thomas Real Estate Company.&nbsp; Based in Savannah, Hilton Head, and Bluffton, Cora Bett Thomas made a move into the Beaufort South Carolina market last year by opening an office in Town Center.&nbsp; Looking to fry bigger fish, Thomas acquired one of the areas longest standing agencies in Town and Country.&nbsp; With the housing market in such a downturn, it is a bold move.Personally, ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:46:49 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort Country to Reassess Property Values this Year - Smart Move for Who?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ In a somewhat surprising move the Beaufort Country will be
reassessing property values in 2009.&nbsp; The county assessor, Ed Hughes,
who just last month said it might be beneficial to the county to
postpone reassessment, has changed course again.&nbsp; On Monday, March
23rd Hughes told the Finance Committee that his team had made such
preparations for the reassessment this year, that waiting until next
year wouldn't make sense.&nbsp; With council members is agreement, it looks
as though ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2009 23:23:40 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/the-secret-is-out-southern-living-readers-vote-beaufort-sc-best-small-town.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>The Secret is Out!  Southern Living Readers vote Beaufort SC Best Small Town in 2008</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The secret is out!&nbsp; In 2008, Beaufort, South Carolina was voted Best Small Town by Southern Living Magazine.&nbsp;
Surrounded by water, Beaufort is located on the east coast between
Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia.&nbsp; Beaufort has much of
the charm of these two cities:&nbsp; marshes, rivers, mossy oaks, and lots
of history.&nbsp; Beaufort has been said to be a miniature Charleston.&nbsp; 
Beaufortonians
live a laid back lifestyle.&nbsp; Most homes here have large p... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:41:02 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>New Construction on Lady's Island SC down 75% Since 2004</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Lady's Island South Carolina has seen a huge decline in new home construction in the past 4 years.&nbsp; In one of the best real estate years in history, 2004, Lady's island had 204 building permits issued in 2004.&nbsp; In 2008 only 52 single family residential building permits were issued which comes to a 75% decline. &nbsp;These numbers are no big surprise as exsisting home have had trouble selling.&nbsp; Current homes have seen a 7% decrease in price since 2006.&nbsp; While those numbers see... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:33:36 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Lowcountry Properties now Beaufort SC's Top Viewed Real Estate Website</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ &nbsp;When I started working on this website back in April of 2008 the goal was simple...become the top real estate website in Beaufort South Carolina.&nbsp; With 87% of home owners now
starting their home search on the internet, I knew the web was the way to
go.&nbsp; If I could get there not only would I benefit from buyer leads,
the sellers who trusted me with the selling of their home, would gain
unprecedented exposure never seen in this area.So is a little
bit of bragging?&nbsp; Absolu... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:41:48 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Sen. Tom Davis Sponsors Bill for Impact Fees of Schools</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ You might not know, but Beaufort country already imposes impact fees housing developers
to construct and improve roads, libraries, and, fire stations.&nbsp; Under a
new bill sponsored by Senator Tom Davis (R - Beaufort), developers
impact fees could also be used to building and improvement of local Beaufort area schools. &nbsp;Living
in Charleston, prior to coming to Beaufort, has given me a unique
perspective on the future of Beaufort.&nbsp; It's strange as I see things
happening here tha... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:53:53 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Housing Permits Down + Building Material Prices Down = A Great Time to Build</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Many of you probably read the Beaufort Gazette's Monday article on housing permits.&nbsp; Yes, housing permits are way down due to the real estate crisis.&nbsp; This hurts Beaufort real estate agents, brokers, builders, banks, and all real estate related industry.&nbsp; For all the negative news we see on TV, there is a bright spot on the housing front.&nbsp; Because of slumping housing permits, building materials in Beaufort have become much much cheaper.&nbsp; For those who own a vacant lot, ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:49:54 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Bailout for Realtors and Porn Industry?  Huh???</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I don't have a lot of time tonight but I wanted to comment of the proposed bailout for Realtors and other industries.Yes, I'm a Realtor and the past two years have not been as great as the previous 14 before that.  You know, it hurts.  While it hurts now, I have a very funny feeling these bailouts are going to set a VERY poor precedent for the future.  It seems like no one is being held accountable and the taxpayer has to pay the price.In the past, when I have made poor financial decisions, I le... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort County to Offer Installment Plan for Real Estate Taxes</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Having a tough time paying those large property tax bills all at once?&nbsp; Beaufort County has initiated a relief program to help residential and commercial property owners.&nbsp; The program allows property owners to divide their 2008 real property taxes into 5 separate installments.&nbsp; Applications for the program were mailed along with tax notices last month.&nbsp; An online version of the installment application can be found on the Beaufort County Website.&nbsp; Owners must apply for th... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Wine and Apps at ERA Evergreen for "Night on the Town"!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Hello Everyone.&nbsp; As most of you know, &quot;Night on the Town&quot; is Friday night from 5:00 on, in downtown Beaufort.&nbsp; Like many downtown businesses, ERA Evergreen&nbsp;will be open to say hello to the public.&nbsp; We at ERA Evergreen would love to see your smiling faces.&nbsp; No teasers at ERA.&nbsp; We will have wine and appetizers for all the ravaged&nbsp;and thirsty folks.&nbsp; All of our agents will be there to answer any real estate questions you might have.&nbsp; Don't hav... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Welcome to my LowcountryProperties.com Website</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ My name is Todd Covington and I would like to welcome you to my new website, www.LowcountryProperties.com&nbsp;.&nbsp; After years of hard work,&nbsp;research, and&nbsp;waiting for my wife to graduate from MUSC in Charleston,&nbsp;I finally launched Lowcountry Properties.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am very proud of how the site turned out, and hope home buyers and sellers will find it to be the ultimate resource when exploring the Beaufort, South Carolina real estate market.My first job as a real estate agent... ]]> </description>
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