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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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            <title>New St Helena Island Waterfront Lot for Sale - 100 Vineyard Point</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you're familiar with the writings of Beaufort, SC native son Pat Conroy, then you are familiar with the the water-born landscape of novels like The Prince of Tides, Beach Music, and The Great Santini. It's not uncommon for Beaufort Realtors&nbsp; to receive inquiries from prospective buyers looking for a place to set up a weekend getaway. Water is a way of life in Beaufort, a county of more than 90 inhabited islands. If you've ever been swept up by the kind of property which provides the land... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:28:36 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Somerset Point Offers Well-Built Homes at Affordable Prices</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ For a Realtor, there are few things as satisfying as a golf cart ride through one of Beaufort, SC's thriving new community, on a cool December evening, just before the sun dips below the horizon.I had a blast showing property the other night at Somerset Point, a terrific neighborhood along the Coosaw River. Somerset Point has been one of 2011's true real estate success stories in Beaufort. According to statistics provided via the Beaufort Multiple Listing Service, there have been 17 homes which ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:27:41 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Homes Offer Plenty of Wow Factor</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ We are seeing more and more properties in the Beaufort and Lowcountry area that have that wow factor. A home or homesite possesses the wow factor when it is listed -- or sells for -- a price which you just wouldn't have imagined a few years ago.For instance, earlier this week, a 3000-plus square foot tidal creek home on Lady's Island, one of Beaufort's best residential areas, went under contract for less than $525,000. Just a short while ago, this Pleasant Point home would have been likely liste... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:05:35 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort Best Buys:  Dataw Island Condo &amp; Habersham Lot</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Sometimes, a property price will just jump up and grab you. During recent research via the Beaufort Multiple Listing Service on behalf of a pair of prospective buyers, we came across a couple of such properties. One is a homesite in Habersham, and the other is a condo on Dataw Island.The old real estate investor saying is that you make your money when you buy your property, not when you sell. The Habersham homesite has just been reduced to an eye-popping $23,900. Before the real estate bubble bu... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:28:29 -0600</pubDate>
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            <guid>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/river-club-condo-reduced-to-an-amazing-70000-in-port-royal.html</guid>
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            <title>River Club Condo Reduced to an Amazing $70,000 in Port Royal</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I received an email out today regarding a very large price reduction on a condo in Port Royal, about 5 minutes from downtown Beaufort. This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo, originally, priced at $139,000, was reduced yesterday to $70,000.&nbsp; This condo home has almost 1200 square feet of living space. This condo has been smartly updated, including new flooring and new stainless steel appliances.It's the sign of the times for condos. A few years ago, this kind of property would have sold in the $1... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:22:27 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Guide to Neighborhoods with a Communities Pool</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Anyone who has ever spent time in Beaufort and the Lowcountry in the summer knows it gets hot and humid. A small price for living in paradise. So, if you are thinking about relocating to the Beaufort area, why not think about a neighborhood with a pool? In recent years, more developers have been opting to add a community pool. On our list, we just including pools which are automatically accessible to property owners and residents of a community, with no separate membership required. &nbsp;For in... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:04:00 -0600</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>Retrospective View of Early 2011 Beaufort MLS Statistics</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Folks, this is a blog I wrote a while back and forgot to post.&nbsp; I figured I would go ahead and post it in case someone was interested in a respective view of the first half of 2011.&nbsp; Here we go... We are five months into the 2011 real estate year, and there are some encourage signs, although I would be cautious before making any plans to do any house flipping just yet. Real estate professionals and market observers have long maintained that the heavy inventory of foreclosure homes and ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:12:46 -0600</pubDate>
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            <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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            <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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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Lady's Island Home Listing Offers Waterfront on Factory Creek</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Once in a while, a property comes along that captures all of the elements many buyers seem to be looking for when they begin searching for homes in Beaufort, SC.137 Sunset Boulevard is one of these special homes. Located on Lady's Island, this home offers the proximity to downtown Beaufort that most buyers seem to desire. The home is a mere 3 miles from the bridge connecting Beaufort's Historic Bay Street with Lady's Island.137 Sunset Boulevard also offers the water access that is so appealing t... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:29:47 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Pleasant Point Home for Sale - 2 Piccadilly Circle, Beaufort SC, 29907</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Pleasant Point is a neighborhood on the ascendency, and 2 Piccadilly is a very well-priced home within the community.I recently toured 2 Piccadilly, and its assets are too numerous to list here. The home has a terrific lifestyle element, with views of the Intracoastal Waterway in the distance, and two lakes. The outdoor covered patio and deck allow the homeowners to enjoy the Lowcountry lifestyle on a daily basis. Inside, the home has been smartly renovated, with wood floors throughout much of t... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:17:48 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Short Sale Listing - 307 Burroughs Ave, Beaufort SC 29902 - MLS 129703</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ More Signs of the Times, More Great Opportunities. 307 Burroughs Avenue in downtown Beaufort just hit the market this week. This caught my attention, because I had this home listed a few years ago, for $209,000, if memory serves.The asking price now? $165,000. Back in the 2004 to 2006 range, when real estate boomed in and around Beaufort, it would have been hard to believe you would again be able to own a really nice home, in the mid-$100k range. Now, to be sure, I haven't been in the home in a ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:05:27 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Lower Beaufort Home Prices Offer Retirement, Investment Opportunities</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you are a Realtor, you get asked a lot about what price-range homes are moving. Whether you are in the lock room at the gym, or at a local eatery, everybody wants the skinny on the Beaufort real estate market. Let me answer this question two ways. From a personal standpoint, it has been foreclosure and short sale city. I just closed on a house in Shell Point a few days ago, for $116,000. It was a foreclosure. I am working with four other buyers who currently have homes under contract. Three a... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:17:34 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Lady's Island Waterfront Lots Once Again Affordable as Prices Fall</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ A few years ago, if you put the words &quot;deep-water homesite&quot; in the same sentence with &quot;Lady's Island,&quot;&nbsp; you were generally talking about a property which would cost a minimum of $600,000, maybe more.Not so, anymore. Like every other segment of Beaufort's real estate market, the Lady's Island deep-water market has responded to the sluggish sales of recent years, and prices have been reduced. It's now possible to purchase a homesite with spectacular views of downtown Beauf... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:11:31 -0500</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 Short Sales Can Be Easier Than You Think</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I was reminded yesterday about the first time I heard the term &quot;short sale,&quot; back in late 2007. We all know what a short sale is now -- it's when a seller accepts an offer on his property that is less than that owner owes on the mortgage. So, the bank needs to agree to take a loss on the property, before the owner is allowed to sell. &nbsp;I received an email yesterday from a friend who asked me about a property I had sold a few years ago on McTeer Drive in Coffin Point, a spectacular,... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:24:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Walling Grove Offers Surprising Waterfront Deals on Lady's Island, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It seems that every week I am reminded how quickly home buyers have to act if they are going to capitalize on some of the tremendous real estate opportunities in Beaufort, SC. When these properties are reduced beyond a certain price threshold, buyers are going to move, and they often move in masse. And these are going to move lightning quick.The latest example can be found at a tidal creek home in Walling Grove, a deep-water neighborhood on Lady's Island. Homes in Walling Grove range in price fr... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:17:45 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>A Personal Overview of Beaufort, SC &amp; the Surrounding Lowcountry</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ We here at Lowcountry Properties get many requests for &quot;overviews&quot; of Beaufort and the surrounding Lowcountry. When I think of like in Beaufort, the word, &quot;character&quot; comes to mind.&nbsp; You won't find many towns with the character of Beaufort. With all due respect to our friends South of the Broad River, Bluffton and Hilton Head don't have 1/10 the charm or character of Beaufort. Then again, most towns don't. Beaufort was founded in 1712, and is one of the most historically... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:16:03 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Finally, It Looks Like the Beaufort Real Estate Market is Back!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Back at the height of Beaufort's real estate boom, around 2004 and 2005, people were in a genuine rush to buy homes and land in the Lowcountry. Buyers were afraid that if they waited to long, they would be priced out of Beaufort's real estate market. I remember helping a gentleman purchase a homesite on Harbor Island, one of Beaufort's two gated beach communities, and the buyer lamenting his lost opportunity from a few years before to purchase a similar property for half of what he was about to ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:04:58 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Short Sale Preparation is the Key to a Smooth Transaction</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ A friend of mine here in Beaufort recently informed me of his desire to buy a home, but he made it clear to me he wanted nothing to do with a short sale. My friend had heard horror stories about short sales dragging out for months, only to end up with the bank turning down the offer, and leaving both buyer and seller frustrated.A short sale is a situation in which a property owner accepts an offer on his property. However, because the offer to purchase is less than the owner's mortgage,&nbsp; th... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:17:01 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Now That's How You Make Money in the Beaufort SC Real Estate Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Now, this is how you make your money in real estate -- Buy low, sell high, and then buy back into the market again at a low price. As I was perusing Beaufort real estate data the other night, I came across a homesite in Habersham which I helped an owner sell in 2005 for $400,000. Habersham is located at the confluence of Habersham Creek and the Broad River, and features perhaps the best amenities package in Beaufort. The developers of Habersham are creating a true, self-contained community, with... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:40:48 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Beaufort Foreclosure Offers A Few Real Estate Lessons</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ There seems to be a lesson in every real estate transaction these days.We had some buyers fall in love recently with a house in the Shell Point area of Beaufort. Shell Point is located just southwest of historic downtown Beaufort, and is home to some great neighborhoods -- Wright's Point, Old Shell Point, Willow Point, and Carolina Village, just to name a few. This home, which captured the imagination of our buyers, was already under contract, as it turned out, and was scheduled to close in the ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:06:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Distant Island Lot Prices Dictated by Market, Not by Owners</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I had a conversation the other day with a property owner at Distant Island, one of Beaufort's premier deep-water neighborhoods. The water access at Distant Island is spectacular -- deep and protected.Our conversation was about Distant Island property values, which, like every other neighborhood in Beaufort, have depreciated these last couple of years.A few years ago, some deep-water homesites (no house on the property) in Distant Island were listed for more than $900,000. Currently, asking price... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:59:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>When Your Beaufort SC Real Estate Opportunity Knocks, Be Ready To Move</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ So, you are looking for a really nice house in a great neighborhood, for under under $500,000, in Beaufort, SC. And you want it on deep water? Really? The great thing about a blog is that we can be blunt, and say the kind of direct things that need to be said, but that sometimes make for uncomfortable conversations when a Realtor talks with his buyers and sellers. Blogs are a great opportunity to &quot;get real&quot; about real estate in Beaufort, SC. We can say what needs to be said, without wo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:40:13 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Fripp Island is Beaufort SC's Premier Oceanfront Resort</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Fripp Island is the Beaufort area's premier oceanfront community. Located 19 miles due east of historic downtown Beaufort, SC, Fripp Island is a 3000-acre paradise which offers numerous opportunities to own and enjoy a primary or vacation home in a seaside community. With 32 beach access points throughout the island, Fripp property owners and visitors alike are never more than a short golf cart ride away from the island's 3.5 miles of beach. Fripp beach goers enjoy some of the best sunrises and ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:54:50 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Foreclosure Lowballing A Thing of the Past in Beaufort, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Last week, right here at www.lowcountryproperties.com, I blogged about a condo listing in the Beaufort, SC community of Azalea Square for $38,900. In the same blog, I very sagely predicted the listing was such a steal that it wouldn't last a week. It lasted a day. This condo was a no-brainer. There are currently 12 condo homes listed in Azalea Square, from $75,000 to just over $136,000. So, to be able to pick up a condo home -- in excellent condition I might add -- for under $40,000 is an opport... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Mackay Point Offers Foreclosure Lots in Northern Beaufort County SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I spoke to an agent today who is about to list a homesite in the next week or so, probably for under $3000. The property is in The Settings of Mackey Point, a development in Northern Beaufort County, about 25 minutes from historic Downtown Beaufort, SC.&nbsp;A couple of years ago, I would not have imagined that a community homesite would be available at this price. But, the homesite is a foreclosure, and the real estate market has definitely changed in recent years.In fact, just a few months ago... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Lady's Island &amp; Burton Tops in 2010 Beaufort SC Real Estate Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Beaufort, SC, and the surrounding area has a varied, bustling, and exciting real estate market, from the oceanfront mansions of Harbor Island and Fripp Island, to 200-plus year old homes in downtown Beaufort's &quot;Old Point&quot; neighborhood. But, for many Beaufort Realtors and real estate observers, the backbone of Beaufort's real estate market are the five &quot;main areas,&quot; which are comprised of Beaufort, Mossy Oaks, Port Royal, Burton, and Lady's Island. These five areas create the ... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Azalea Square Condo Hits the Beaufort MLS @ ONLY $38,900!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ We sometimes see opportunity knock twice in the Beaufort's real estate market. Take this little condo which just came back on the market, at $38,900. It's a foreclosure, is in very good shape, and is located in a fairly new condo community just minutes from historic downtown Beaufort, SC. The name of the complex is Azalea Square. A few years ago, when the community broke ground, these little homes were selling in the low $100,000 range, to the $120,000 or so range.This condo, with just over 1000... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Beaufort SC Real Estate - 2010 Trends &amp; Statistics</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ The Beaufort, SC real estate market saw a pair of notable trends in 2010 -- prices continued to decline, but the number of transactions spiked up dramatically, as investors and cash buyers began to re-emerge.The medan asking price for homes sold via the Beaufort Multiple Listing Service (MLS) dipped to $174,000, it's lowest point in years, according to Beaufort MLS figures. However, the number of transactions jumped from 791 homes in 2009, to 971 in 2010.The manner in which buyers are purchasing... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Coffin Point &amp; Lands End Offer Little Known Oceanfront Real Estate</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ When someone says &quot;beach&quot; in Beaufort, some obvious places come to mind. Hunting Island, for instance, with its several miles of beach and unique maritime forest, is the most visited state park in South Carolina, and an incredibly popular destination for Beaufortonians and visitors alike.Fripp Island and Harbor Island, just to the northwest, are Beaufort's best-known beach communities, and offer access to several miles of beach. At either Fripp or Harbor, you can find a single-bedroom ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Be Ready to Move...That Offer Could Be Here Sooner Than Later</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Moving ahead with something without a plan is generally a poor idea, whether it be selling your home, buying a car, or even something as mundane as going grocery shopping. When you list your home for sale or rent, one of the primary questions you need to answer is, &quot;Will we be ready to move when we receive an acceptable offer?&quot; &nbsp;Before your home is placed &quot;active&quot; on the market, you should have a strategy in place which ensures you will be able to vacate the house by the... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Neighborhoods Come First, Homes Come Second</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If I have seen it once, I've seen it a hundred times. A prospective buyer falls in love with a home based on professional, glossy Internet pics, requests a viewing of the home (sometimes on VERY short notice), and then refuses to get out of the car when they arrive at the house, because he or she doesn't like the neighborhood.For the sanity of all parties involved, please don't ever ask your Realtor to schedule a showing of a home unless you have already seen -- and approved of -- the neighborho... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Beaufort SC Realtors Travel to State House to Fight for Homeowners</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Why should you use a Realtor when purchasing or selling property in Beaufort, SC? Because our real estate agents care about their clients, and they care about the Beaufort real estate market. And good, full-time agents have an ongoing commitment to the real estate profession.Recently, a large number of concerned Beaufort real estate agents boarded buses and made a four-hour commute (two up and two back) to the state capital, for the Third Annual Statehouse Rally. More than 20 Beaufort Realtors m... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Somorset Point Offers Great Value with Lower Home Prices, New Name</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It is amazing what can be accomplished by injecting a little value into a neighborhood. Do not ever underestimate the importance of &quot;value.&quot; Take Somerset Point on Lady's Island, which is one of Beaufort, SC's main residential hubs.Somerset Point languished for several years as the very unsuccessful Coosaw River Estates, a neighborhood which attempted to exploit the $350,000 to $400,000 price point, which was riding high in the early to mid-2000s. As the real estate market slowed, one ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Using Multiple Realtors Can Be a Bad Strategy</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Do you have a Realtor on your current property search, or are you utilizing Realtors? It's an important distinction, and, believe me, more is not better when you are looking for a new home.A Realtor friend of mine called recently to tell me about her very frustrating day showing property to a prospective buyer. Over the course of the day, my friend discovered that this buyer had been out with no fewer than three other Realtors in recent days, and had even written a contract with another agent.Th... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>For Beaufort SC Home Deals, Look Beyond Foreclosures &amp; Short Sales</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Short sales and foreclosures are on everyone's minds these days. As we mentioned in a recent blog, a foreclosure involves the sale of a property which is owned by the bank, which took back the property after the owner defaulted on the mortgage, while a short sale involves the sale of a property which is still owned by an individual, but is subject to approval by the owner's lending institution because there is a gap between what the property is worth and the outstanding mortgage on the property.... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort Industrial Village Offers Excellent Commerial Opportunities</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Beaufort Industrial Village in Beaufort, SC is a great place to do business. This 32-acre office, commercial and industrial park was created with the business person in mind. All sites come prepped with off-site storm water retention, public water and sewer taps. Natural gas, both high and low availability, are available on site, along with three phase electricity and phone lines in place. All Beaufort Industrial Village Roads are industrial strength, and able to withstand the heaviest of loads.... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>2668 Broad Street | Mossy Oaks | New Listings | Beaufort SC 29902</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you are seeking a well-kept, spacious home in the low $200,000 range, in the city of Beaufort, we'd like to tell you about 2668 Broad Street. Located within the beautiful and sought-after Broad Street neighborhood, this jewel of a home has 1680 square feet of living space, three spacious bedrooms, and two-and-a-half bathrooms. &nbsp; - Built in 1999, this home boasts hardwood floors downstairs, and one of the few garages in the Broad Street neighborhood. The living area is large, and opens up... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Foreclosure &amp; Short Sales - What's the Difference???</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ We in the real estate community get asked often about the difference 
between a &quot;short sale&quot; and a &quot;foreclosure,&quot; two terms used frequently 
these days in real estate discussions. Beaufort, SC, like most areas of 
the country, has seen its share of foreclosures and short sales in 
recent years.
A foreclosure involves the sale of a property which is owned by the 
bank, which seizes the bank because the previous owner defaulted on the 
loan. After the bank completes the ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Economy Dictating Beaufort SC Real Estate Developers' Pricing</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Big-league baseball players step up to the plate looking to hit the ball with the sweet spot of the bat. The sweet spot, of course, is the location on the bat which is best suited for hitting the ball. From the sweet spot, the ball travels fastest and farthest.Every piece of real estate has its own sweet spot, as well.&nbsp; The sweet spot is the price at which a property is best suited to sell. Property priced in the sweet spot will sell the quickest.Many developers in the Beaufort area have st... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort County Association of Realtors - August 2011 Housing Report</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today I wanted to post the Beaufort Country Association of Realtors 
Housing Report for August 2011.&nbsp; As always great facts and very detailed
 information.&nbsp; Simply click here to see the full report with great write-ups and graphs.#august-2011-bcar# ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:23:58 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Don't Forget About the Home Insurance When Buying a House</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Surprisingly, insurance can be one of the last bits of business a home buyer will take care of before closing on a new home. Buyers tend to take care of mortgages, home inspections and termite inspections immediately after they get a contract to purchase. Not so much with insurance. It is not uncommon for buyers to wait until just a few days prior to closing to call about homeowners insurance. So, if the buyer hits a snag,&nbsp; the closing could be delayed.&nbsp; Since Beaufort is in a coastal ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Moving to Beaufort...To Rent or To Buy is the Question?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ So, you are moving to the Beaufort, SC area, and you are unsure of whether you can afford to buy a home. Maybe you feel that renting is the best option for you and your family right now. While renting may sound more economical on the surface, you may actually be able to buy a home for less than it costs to rent.Just recently, one of the top real estate observers in the country released it's &quot;Rent vs. Buy&quot; index for the first quarter of 2011, and the report reveals that in 72 percent of... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Habersham Continues to Blossom Despite the Naysayers</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It is so easy to be fall in love with Habersham, one of Beaufort, SC's most sought-after communities. As much as any other community in Beaufort, Habersham has the ability to reach out and really grab you. Habersham features a river-front pool with viewing tower, a fabulous tennis center, a children's play area constructed of salvaged Redwood trees, oak-lined boulevards, a bustling town center with thriving businesses, and old-style architecture which hearkens back to Beaufort at the turn of the... ]]> </description>
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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>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Offers Reduced Priced Waterfront Lot Opportunities</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ While researching land opportunities for a buyer-client, we have really been turning up some 5-star opportunities. In addition to our own research, we solicited ideas from members of the Beaufort Country Association of Realtors, and were really blown away with some of the opportunities which have surfaced.Take Lady's Island, for instance. Waterfront homesites overlooking Factory Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway sold in the $300,000 just a few years ago. Now, there is one available which can b... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>The Fripp Island Resort at a Glance</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ A drive to the oceanfront community of Fripp Island is a drive like few others you will ever take. Once you leave charming, historic downtown Beaufort, SC,&nbsp; you can be at this seaside paradise on the Atlantic Ocean in about 30 minutes. During this very pleasant trip, you will pass over the Intracoastal Waterway, two swing bridges, historic Frogmore, SC, tomato farms, roadside produce stands, stunning water vistas, and Hunting Island, the state's most visited and unique park. Fripp Island is... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Downtown Beaufort SC Real Estate Overview</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ When many would-be buyers consider purchasing a home in downtown 
Beaufort, their thoughts tend to turn to older, historical homes.

And, to be sure, historic downtown Beaufort has homes which date to the 
early 1700s. But there is much more to the downtown Beaufort, SC real 
estate market, whether you are looking for a Antebellum mansion, or a 
condo.

There are currently more than 100 homes on the market in the downtown 
Beaufort area, from a $38,295 home which needs work, to a comple... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>St Helena Island Community Living is ALL About the Water!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Those seeking waterfront property in the Beaufort area probably want to spend some time looking on St. Helena Island. St. Helena Island is all about water. St. Helena Island is bordered by St. Helena Sound and Port Royal Sound on two sides, and Cowan Creek and Harbor River on the other two sides. Creeks and tributaries thread the island, creating waterfront real estate opportunities at ever turn. St. Helena Island is a largely rural barrier island between historic Downtown Beaufort and the beach... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <title>A Battery Point "Best Buy":  109 Bartram Drive, $299,000, MLS # 122842</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ We think 109 Bartram Drive is the one of the smartest homes in Battery Point, a terrific community about 7 minutes from Historic Downtown Beaufort, SC. Designed&nbsp; with incredible detail to quality, 109 Bartram Drive has all the modern conveniences of a new home, yet has the look and feel of a home built from the early 1900s. 109 Bartram Drive is located in heartbeat of Battery Point, just a few steps from the community tennis facilities, pool, and playground.&nbsp; Despite this central locat... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Deep Water Home Just Reduced: 18 East River Dr - $449K - MLS # 121231</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Anyone who has ever read a Pat Conroy novel has probably imagined what it would be like to live in Beaufort, SC -- The smell of the marsh, gentle tidal creeks meandering throughout the area, quiet summer evenings, heron gliding overhead, fishing opportunities galore.Conroy, who still owns a home on Fripp Island, tells the story of his childhood through the fictional characters of The Prince of Tides, The Water Is Wide, The Great Santini&nbsp; and Beach Music. All of these stories take place in B... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Don't Make a Move Until You Understand "Dual Agency"</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I just sent off a listing agreement a short while ago, and I am very 
excited about my new listing, right here in Beaufort, SC. As I was 
typing instructions to the out-of-town seller, to ensure he was crystal 
clear on the terms of our listing agreement, I got to thinking about the
 concept of Dual Agency, which is a component of South Carolina listing 
agreements.
Dual Agency is probably one of those real estate terms that long-time
 agents take for granted. It bears explaining, though,... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Best Valued Home on Cat Island SC:  11 Governors Trace, 29907 - $417K</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ On Monday, one of my favorite houses in Olde Tabby Park, a neighborhood on Cat Island, was listed for sale.&nbsp; 11 Governors Trace hit the market priced at $417,000. I am excited as this is one of the best homes on Cat Island, and the listing agent did a great job pricing the house. &nbsp;So what makes this home so special?&nbsp; To name a couple:&nbsp; layout, curb appeal, 3000+ square footage, and quality of build.&nbsp; Something else to mention, that will really sell this house, is the lot... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>St Helena Island offers Waterfront &amp; Gated Homes in a Rural Setting</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I was contacted recently by a buyer interested in St. Helena Island. If you are not familiar with St. Helena Island, it is some of the most diverse real estate you'll find in the Beaufort area.If you are looking for a large, private waterfront homesite on which to build your dream home, St. Helena Island could be the ticket. Large waterfront tracts are available, and, as you might guess, prices are as affordable as they have been for years.If you are looking for a gated community with stellar am... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/realtors-can-offer-much-more-than-a-listing-price.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <title>Golf Course Home Site on Dataw Island for ONLY $10,000</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Why do you need a Realtor? Look no further than listing #120424 in the Beaufort Multiple Listing Service. It is a homesite on Dataw Island, one of the premier country club communities in South Carolina. The homesite is listed for $10,000. It sounds like an incredible opportunity. We received an inquiry about this property the other day. Dataw Island, for those of you living outside of the Lowcountry, was developed in the 1980s by Alcoa, which did a great job with the planning and construction of... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Recession Brings Downtown Beaufort SC Real Estate within Reach</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Wander through Historic Downtown Beaufort, and you are walking some of the most hallowed historical ground in America. Ask anyone who lives in the Historic District, and they will likely tell you they would live nowhere else.&nbsp; There are few places like downtown Beaufort, with its spectacular mansions, incredible oaks, and historical significance. Many prospective home buyers drive through Beaufort's Old Point and dream of living downtown, the land of Pat Conroy, one of Beaufort's best-known... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Golf Community Options, Beaufort County Style!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Beaufort County has some wonderful country club communities available for those looking for a home on or near the greens and fairways of South Carolina.For those looking for a well-groomed, country club lifestyle, both Dataw Island and Callawassie Island are worthy of consideration.&nbsp; Dataw is located just minutes east of downtown Beaufort, on St. Helena Island. There are currently&nbsp; 120 homes on the market on Dataw, with asking prices ranging from $159,000 up to $2.4 million.&nbsp; In a... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort Real Estate Flashback:  October 2010 vs October 2009</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Because I have so many clients ask are past market statistics, here we are going to give a retrospective view on October 2010 vs 2009.&nbsp; Here goes the wayback real estate machine. Opportunities continue to abound for buyers interested in the Beaufort, SC real estate market, but October saw many of these buyers refuse to get off the fence. Despite the continuing combination of low interest rates, and a very high affordability index in the Beaufort area, October was a month of frustration for ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Land's End offers Vacatiion Getaways on St Helena Island</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ It is possible to visit Beaufort, SC, a dozen times and see Land's End. Most visitors to Beaufort tend to enjoy our downtown area, including the quaint shops and restaurants along Bay Street, and the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Par.&nbsp; Land's End is a little harder to find, even though it is less than 30 minutes from downtown Beaufort.&nbsp; Land's End is less of a destination than some of our other areas, and not a place you are likely to stumble upon. This is why Land's End is so popular c... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:28:36 -0600</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/the-beaufort-sc-new-construction-bargain-update.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC's Natural Treasure:  Hunting Island State Park</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ One of the best friends a Beaufort, SC Realtor has is Hunting Island State Park. Talk about a sales tool. Located about 20 minutes east of downtown Beaufort, SC, Hunting Island sports three miles of some of the most unique beach you'll find anywhere in the world.&nbsp; The maritime forest extends all the way to the beach area. In fact, the terrain of the park is so&nbsp; unique that it has doubled for Asian jungle scenery in films such as &quot;Forrest Gump&quot; and &quot;The Jungle Book.&quot;... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Battery Point is a Must See for Buyers in Beaufort, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Battery Point is one of the terrific neighborhoods in Beaufort, SC. Developed in the mid-1990s, Battery Point is one of the &quot;neo-traditional&quot; neighborhoods which flourished in Beaufort during this time period. Newpoint, Habersham, and Broad Street are other examples of this type of development, which captures the cultural rhythm and architectural style of early 20th Century coastal towns like Beaufort and Charleston.Battery Point is a well-thought out community. Mail pickup is located ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Luxury Downtown Beaufort SC Home Just Listed: 760 Ribaut Rd, 29902</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If a home design team were to try and create a camellia-studded mini-estate, with a French flair, in the heart of a charming coastal town, SC,&nbsp; they might do something like 760 Ribaut Road, a fantastic home in downtown Beaufort, SC. The home was just listed for $649,000.This four-bedroom, three bath home was built in 1950, and almost totally renovated in 2003. 760 Ribaut Road is located on Ribaut Road, one of downtown Beaufort's best residential addresses. The 1.2 acre homesite explodes wit... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:23:22 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Land Opportunities Abound in Beaufort, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ While researching land opportunities for a buyer-client, we have really 
been turning up some 5-star opportunities. In addition to our own 
research, we solicited ideas from members of the Beaufort Country 
Association of Realtors, and were really blown away with some of the 
opportunities which have surfaced.Take Lady's Island, for instance. Waterfront homesites overlooking 
Factory Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway sold in the $300,000 just a 
few years ago. Now, there is one available... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 12 Feb 2011 22:49:58 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>It's an Exciting Time for the Port Royal SC Real Estate Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Port Royal, Beaufort, SC's sister town, has been one of the true real 
estate dynamos of Northern Beaufort County in recent years.

With plans in place to redevelopment about 50 acres of property along 
the deepwater of Battery Creek, Port Royal seems like an area ready to 
launch a real estate renaissance. 

In 2010, a Charleston developer signed a deal to purchase the Port or 
Port Royal, a deal which real estate observers believe could will help 
reignite excitement and urgency in th... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 21:23:38 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Updated Shadow Moss Inventory List with Reduced Pricing in Beaufort SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Centrex has announced numerous price reductions within the new construction community of Shadow Moss.&nbsp; Priced in the low to mid 200s, these might be the best value in Beaufort.&nbsp; With shopping, the Town of Port Royal and beaches so close, expectations are that these will sell quickly.&nbsp; If these peak your interest, contact us for a showing at your earliest convenience.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 



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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/dataw-island-fairwaylagoon-home-for-sale-734-n-reeve-rd-mls-121302.html</link>
            <author>marjorie@lowcountryproperties.com (Linda Coe)</author>
            <title>Dataw Island Fairway/Lagoon Home for Sale: 734 N Reeve Rd, MLS# 121302</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Our northern neighbors are still moving south despite the downturn in the real estate market.  Too many folks have looked forward to playing golf in January instead of shoveling snow.  Well, come on down!   Rarely has the inventory been better, the interest rates lower and prices more appealing.  Three years ago we were shaking our heads because the consumer got so little for so much.  Now, it is the opposite.  Buyers are getting a lot for their money.  Look at this beauty located on Dataw Islan... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/dataw-island-home-listing-in-premier-sc-golfing-community-545-island-circle-east.html</link>
            <author>marjorie@lowcountryproperties.com (Linda Coe)</author>
            <title>Dataw Island Home Listing in Premier SC Golfing Community - 545 Island Circle East</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ You will want to check out this new listing in one of the south&rsquo;s finest, gated, amenity communities. Dataw Island has something for everyone. This home has views of one of the signature holes, Cotton Dike # 18. Beyond the fairway you will enjoy the sunsets over Jenkins Creek and sightings of sea birds and dolphins beyond the marsh. The setting is perfect for outdoor living. The spacious home has 3 bedrooms plus a family room, den, 2 full baths and 2 half baths. The wall of windows enhance... ]]> </description>
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            <author>marjorie@lowcountryproperties.com (Linda Coe)</author>
            <title>Bermuda Bluff Island:  The Beaufort Area Waterfront community you are looking for!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Rachel Field wrote a poem entitled &quot;Once You Have Slept on an Island You Will Never be Quite the Same&quot;&nbsp; The residents of Bermuda Bluff agree with her.&nbsp; This 150 acre island&nbsp; is located on the Beaufort River (ICW) and is&nbsp;just a twenty minute drive from Beaufort.&nbsp; There are 98&nbsp;estate sized lots that are private and boast views of marshes and creeks, lake or the Intracoastal Waterway.&nbsp; A low country summer afternoon is a perfect time to enjoy the refresh... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Cat Island SC Home Just Listed Today!!!  31 Sheffield Ave., MLS # 121952</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ For potential buyers who are interested in living on Cat Island, a new home listing has just hit the market.&nbsp; 31 Sheffield Ave was listed just listed today (Nov 23rd).&nbsp; The price is at a fair $322,500.&nbsp; I currently live on the island and love the location of this home.&nbsp; While the setting is secluded, finding your way to the pool, tennis courts, British Open Pub and golf is only a short stroll down the street.&nbsp; Here you will find very little traffic as Sheffield is the la... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Home Sellers are Ready to Bargain According to October 2009 Statistics</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today we will take a comparative look at single family properties
sold in Beaufort for the month of October 2009 and 2008. This will be a
tough blog for me becuase, to be honest, there isn't a whole lot to
take from comparing the past two Octobers. Even so let's take a look.
I'm posting these numbers for those who don't have access. Total
completed sales are very close with 66 this year compared an almost
identical 64 closings last year. While these seem to represent parallel
conditions, ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>New Home Listing in Walling Grove Plantation - 112 Old Plantation Drive - MLS #121587</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Just this Wednesday one of the prettiest homes in Walling Grove Plantation, 112 Old Plantation Dr., was listed in the Beaufort MLS.&nbsp; I remember visiting this house in 2005 when construction had just been completed and thinking how nice it was.&nbsp; If the current listing pictures are any indication, the current owners have kept this house in top condition.Open floor plan, gorgeous crown molding, upgraded lighting fixtures, 1.3 acre yard, privacy fence, front and back porches, vaulted ceili... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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 
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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>
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            <title>The First 6 Months - 2008 vs. 2009:  The Good, The Bad and The Statistics</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ With the the fist six months of 2009 behind us, I thought it was a good time to compare this year's home sales to 2008 sales in the same period.&nbsp; As most of us know, 2008 was considered to be one of the worst real estate years on record.&nbsp; So how does 2009 stack up?&nbsp; Unfortunately, 2009 numbers paint a&nbsp;not-so-pretty picture.&nbsp; While the most obvious numbers are down, I believe there are some positive signs.In 2009, total&nbsp;residential closings are&nbsp;down 20% from 200... ]]> </description>
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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>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>What an Amazing Trip to Polawana Island!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today I wanted to tell everyone a little story about my exploration of an area that's taken me a year to see, Polawana Island (Which is on St Helena Island).&nbsp; As a Realtor, I have almost unlimited access to visit every community in the Beaufort area.&nbsp; I simply show my credentials to security and voila, I am in.&nbsp; Owned by out-of-town developers, this subdivision is different.&nbsp; Access is limited because the owners are very particular on who has entry rights.&nbsp; Last Saturday... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/win-a-habersham-home-with-southern-livings-choose-your-home-contest.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Win a Habersham Home with Southern Living's "Choose Your Home" Contest</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you have not heard, a Habersham SC home is one of the choices in Southern Living's &quot;Choose Your Home&quot; Giveaway. I am a little late reporting on this but you still have time.&nbsp; The last day to enter in June 30th, 2009.&nbsp; This is great chance to wim a home in one of Beaufort, SC premier communities.&nbsp; Click here to enter but take a peak at the below video first!!! The winner of the contest will have a choice of the Carolina Jessamine
Cottage in Callaway Gardens (Pine Moun... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:40:39 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/top-3-beaufort-sc-communities-for-area-newcomersrelocation.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Top 3 Beaufort SC Communities for Area Newcomers</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ When moving to a new area such as Beaufort, it's important to find a neighborhood that welcomes you.&nbsp; Having activities to do, meeting new friends easily, a sense of community are qualities that help newcomers fit into their new surroundings.&nbsp; In this blog I am going to detail what I feel are the three best subdivisions for moving to the Beaufort SC area.Cat Island - This is my hands down favorite choice for newbies.&nbsp; The community of Cat Island offers a multitude of amenities tha... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:10:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Dataw Island Home Sales Better than Expected in 2009</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today I thought we could take a look at the 2009 Dataw Island housing market.&nbsp; This subdivision is the most popular retirement community in the Beaufort area.&nbsp; I looked at this area because while the remainder of Beaufort Country was hit very hard in 2008 by the real estate slump, Dataw bucked that trend.&nbsp; In 2008, no community in the local MLS witnessed more closings than Dataw Island.&nbsp; The island saw 34 houses change hands which was extraordinary considering the state of ou... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:28:01 -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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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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/new-home-listings-from-era-evergreen-in-beaufort-sc.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>New Home Listings from ERA Evergreen in Beaufort SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today I'm going to share a few of the the newly listed properties at ERA Evergreen. As most home buyers know, finding a great deal often depends on maintaining a close eye open new listings.&nbsp; Obviously everyone is taling about foreclosures and short sales but I still contend that keeping a close watch on new listings is the BEST way to find a great deal on that dream home.&nbsp; That's how I bought my first 2 homes which I turned a hefty profit on both.&nbsp; So here a few new ones from ERA... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 22:48:13 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>So How's the Cat Island SC Real Estate Market Looking?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Today I'll break down some of the active listing numbers on one of the more popular communities in Beaufort SC, Cat Island.&nbsp; So far in 2009 only one home has sold in the neighborhood, and it was priced at $359,000.&nbsp; Looking at the current houses under contract, you will see a trend that seems to be universal in today's market:&nbsp; lower end homes are what's selling.&nbsp; High end properties are nowhere to be found in most market reports I do.&nbsp; My prediction is you won't see Lu... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 15:51:52 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/beaufort-sc-home-buyers-its-time-for-that-lowball-offer.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Home Buyers, It's Time for that Lowball Offer</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  For a year and a half you have head me say hold tight on buying a house.&nbsp; You will never hear me say the old clich&eacute;, &quot;It's a great time to buy&quot;.&nbsp; It sounds like a car salesman and I refuse to talk buyers into buying a house.&nbsp; My job is to inform buyers to the best of my ability.&nbsp; It is their job to decide when to buy.&nbsp; What I will finally say is, buyers ready to purchase are finally seeing the light at the end of the housing tunnel.&nbsp; With home sale... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 21:31:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/fripp-island-sc-market-report-for-2009.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Fripp Island SC Homes Sales Report for 2009</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today we are going to take a look at the residential real estate market on Fripp Island.&nbsp; The below chart should give a fairly accurate picture of housing movement on the island.&nbsp; In the charts below you can get an idea on housing movement on the island.&nbsp; Fripp Island has had 110 listings hit the market in 2009, 53 have expired, 7 have sold and currently there are 5 homes under contract.&nbsp; With 5 pendings, is shows sales are slightly picking up during this typically active rea... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 12:59:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/how-do-buyers-find-the-beaufort-home-they-purchased.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>How do Buyers Find the Home they Purchased?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Ever wonder how home buyers find the house they eventually purchase?&nbsp; I found a couple survey charts released by The National Association of Realtors that might surprise you.&nbsp; It seems that the internet has become the primary information source of people looking to buy a house.&nbsp; NAR charts show that every year people are using the internet more and more to inform themselves on buying a home.Highlights from the NAR Survey: 33% of all buyers looked online for property as the first s... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 16:19:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <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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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC ranked as 12th Best Small Town Art Destination by American Style</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  In the June edition of American Style magazine, Beaufort was named
the 12th best small town art destination in the US.&nbsp; If you've visited our sleepy
little town, you know why.&nbsp; Amongst the quaint Mom n' Pops stores are a
myriad of art galleries throughout the city.&nbsp; Bay Street is home to a
large number of the local galleries.&nbsp; The ranking of twelfth is up two
spots from fourteenth in 2008.&nbsp; Is you think the small town
category is no big deal because of it might be... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 18:21:10 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/new-property-listings-at-era-evergreen-in-beaufort-sc.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>New Property Listings at ERA Evergreen in Beaufort SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ As we all know, new listings are often where you find the best deals.&nbsp; ERA Evergreen Real Estate Company recently had several properties that became availble.&nbsp; To give some of my fellow agents a little extra exposure, I thought I would feature some of our company's new listings.&nbsp; If you are interested, just fill out the form at the bottom and I promise to get back to you promptly.







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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/holy-cow-cat-islands-best-priced-home-ever-just-listed-117-dolphin-point-dr.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Holy Cow!!!  Cat Island's Best Priced Home Ever? - Just Listed - 117 Dolphin Point Dr.</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Listen, I know the market is down and home prices are falling, but this week a house on Cat Island was relisted at a price even I couldn't believe.&nbsp; 117 Dolphin Point Drive hit the Beaufort MLS listed at an unbelievable $399,900.&nbsp; For those who are not familiar with Cat Island, the Dolphin Point area is extremely nice and generally priced a little higher than other areas of the island.&nbsp; In three years of watching the MLS, this is the first time I have ever seem a home on Dolphin ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Breaking It Down: The $8000 Federal Tax Credit for First Time Beaufort SC Home Buyers</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today I want to post a video that breaks down some of the details of the Federal $8000 Tax Credit for New Home Buyers.&nbsp; This housing credit is somewhat complicated because it applies to so many of us.&nbsp; It may surprise you reading this, but&nbsp; an amazing 40% of home purchases are made by first timers.&nbsp; With the real estate market is such a slump, some estimates have first time buyers equaling up to 60% of closings.&nbsp; A big reason that percentage is now so high is because of ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:11:40 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beautiful Home in Cottage Farm Reduced by $30,000 WOW!!! - Beaufort SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Deciding they were ready to deal, the owners of 348 Cottage Farm Drive have reduced this amazing house $30,000 last week.&nbsp; This wonderful home is now priced at $459,000.&nbsp; I personally thought it would sell at the original listing price but this price reducation is sure to bring buyers in.I have been in 348 Cotage Farm Dr. a couple times and it's so nice.&nbsp; I just love the size of the rooms, the layout, huge porches, and a lot of other unique qualities you don't see in other homes.... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:31:31 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/port-royal-sc-named-to-americas-top-ten-coolest-small-towns-by-budget-travel.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Port Royal SC Named to America's Top Ten Coolest Small Towns by Budget Travel</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Last week it was announced that readers of Budget Travel nominated Port Royal SC one of America's Top 10 Coolest Small Towns.&nbsp; The winners were announced April 15th on the CBS Early Show.&nbsp; As most of locals know Port Royal has come along way from years past.&nbsp; Being recognized for this award is a credit to just how far the area has come.&nbsp; I believe one reason Port Royal made the list is because of all the original Mom n' Pop stores.&nbsp; I often get coffee at the Old Towne C... ]]> </description>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/beaufort-sc-real-estate-news-cora-bett-thomas-aquires-town-and-country.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <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>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/today-i-met-a-great-mortgage-lender.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Today I met a Great Beaufort SC Mortgage Lender - Cher Milner @ New South Mortgage</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Today I was referred to Cher Milner, a mortgage consultant with New
South Mortgage here in Beaufort SC.&nbsp; Not often am impressed so
quickly.&nbsp; Cher struck me with her honesty, forthcoming nature, hard
working attitude, and put the customer first mentality.&nbsp; Another thing
that I liked was that she had been with New South for 6 plus years.&nbsp; In
this business, stability is key.
As with any industry, you want
to partner up with those who treat your customers as you would tre... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:23:32 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/beaufort-sc-bed-breakfest-for-sale-1705-bay-street-mls-118741.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Bed &amp; Breakfast for Sale - Two Suns Inn - 1705 Bay Street - MLS #  118741</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This week we are going to feature a downtown Beaufort SC historic landmark,&nbsp;The Two Suns Inn Bed &amp; Breakfast on 1705 Bay St..&nbsp;&nbsp;If&nbsp;you are looking for a business oportunity&nbsp;or home on the Intercoastal Waterway, in&nbsp;downtown Beaufort, this could be it?&nbsp; Built in 1920, the Two Sons Inn is located directly on Bay Street overlooking the&nbsp;water.&nbsp; Location is probably the most important aspect of this property.&nbsp; Set in the heart of the downtown Beaufo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:18:41 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/beaufort-sc-real-estate-2009-jan-mar-vs-2008-jan-mar-market-conparison.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>A Comparison of Beaufort SC Housing in the first 3 months of 2009 vs 2008</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Now that the first three months of 2009 are in the books, I wanted to take
a look back at 2008 and see just how that current 2009 market
compares.&nbsp; Lately I have heard colleagues and those in the news talk
about how the housing market is getting back on track.&nbsp; Some of the
numbers I dug up seem to paint a good and bad picture on this year's
current market.&nbsp; Good for buyers and not so hot for sellers.Let's start with the good news for buyers.&nbsp; The
2009 average home price... ]]> </description>
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            <title>New Listing in Old Point of Historic Beaufort SC - 403 Hancock Street - MLS # 119166</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  For those buyers looking in the Old Point section of downtown Beaufort SC, 403 Hancock Street arrived on the market just this past Sunday listed at $1,295,000.&nbsp; This home has been was wonderfully restored with many of the original aspects retained.&nbsp; Yesterday's history and today's luxury are a part of what makes this home so special.&nbsp; If the owner ever decided to leave home, the Henry C. Chambers waterfront park, Bay St. shopping and restaurants are all within walking distance.&amp;n... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Cottage Farm Realtor Open Houses in Beaufort SC - March 31, 2009 (11:30-1:30)</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Cottage Farm Open  Houses
Tues., March 31 (11:30-1:30)
~&nbsp;Barbecue Lunch, Homebaked Desserts, $25 Dollar Cash  Drawing&nbsp;~
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These open houses are held for local Beaufort SC realtors, but the public is absolutely welcome to come see one of our homes.&nbsp; Evereyone is also welcome to come have lunch and dessert.&nbsp; The drawing will be for us realtors only. 
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- Start by coming to 348&nbsp;Cottage Farm  Dr.&nbsp;for tasty&nbsp;Jim  n' Nicks BBQ, bak... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:38:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <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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            <title>Please come visit my 348 Cottage Farm Dr Open House on Sunday, March 29th - (1:00 - 5:00 pm)</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  For those with a little spare time this Sunday, please join me at 348 Cottage Farm forr a public open house.&nbsp; Lowcountry Properties will sponsor this event on Sunday, March 29th 2009&nbsp; (1:00 - 5:00 pm).&nbsp; I would love to have as many visitors as possible.&nbsp; 348 Cottage Farm Dr. is one of Cottage Farm's prettiest homes.&nbsp; Whether you are in the market to buy a home or just want to explore all the beautiful features this house has to offer, come out and see me.&nbsp; The owne... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:24:42 -0500</pubDate>
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            <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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            <title>How about a 2009 Beaufort SC Deep Water Property Report (3 Ft min.)?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Like many of you, my dream is to buy a pretty piece of land on deep
water property and build my dream home.&nbsp; Unlike many places along the
South Carolina coast, Beaufort still offers affordable waterfront
property for the not so rich.&nbsp; Of course we have multi-million dollar properties
here but we also have a bunch of lots that you need not be &quot;The Donald&quot;
to purchase.&nbsp; Today I did a little research on what's on the active in
market, has sold, and how many are curr... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:09:50 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort South Carolina 2009 Homes Sold Market Report</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Today I just wanted to give everyone a quick market snapshot.&nbsp; First, we have a chart on the total Beaufort SC MLS Stats
for 2009.&nbsp; Currently, there have been 114 total residential sales in
the area.&nbsp; One important thing I notice is the &quot;Days on Market&quot;.&nbsp; For a
long time that number was over 200 days.&nbsp; This year, every months
reports days on the market to be under that threshold which is good
news.&nbsp; While stats are great to look at, being in the marke... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:14:30 -0500</pubDate>
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            <link>http://www.lowcountryproperties.com/blog/beautiful-new-home-listing-in-cottage-farm-348-cottage-farm-drive-mls-119024-beaufort-sc.html</link>
            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beautiful New Home Listing in Cottage Farm - 348 Cottage Farm Drive - MLS # 119024 Beaufort, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you are looking to purchase a home in the waterfront community of Cottage Farm in Beaufort SC, I have great news.&nbsp; One of the nicer homes in the entire neighborhood, 348 Cottage Farm Dr. was just listed in the Beaufort SC MLS TODAY.&nbsp; What caught my attention was how pretty the home is and especially the PRICE.&nbsp; Comparatively speaking, this home is priced much better than similarly priced homes in the area.&nbsp; Not to mention it's drop dead gorgeous!!!Looking over some of the ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:45:58 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Cat Island SC Home Price Reduction - 11 Governors Trace MLS # 118548</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ I have great news for those looking to buy a home in Cat Island in Beaufort SC.&nbsp; 11 Governor's Trace has been reduced to $524,999. My original blog for this home saw the most hits ever, and I hear the house is starting to get showings, as the home buying season moves into high gear.&nbsp; If considering purchasing a home on Cat Island SC, I highly suggest you check this one out.&nbsp; And no, I'm not the listing agent.&nbsp; It's just a great house and my personal favorite in the Olde Tabby... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 14:05:26 -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>Cat Island SC Home Listed on eBay - 66 National Blvd. - Beaufort, SC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ To everyone who believes that the Beaufort County Board of Realtors MLS is the only place to find a home in Beaufort SC, check out this Cat Island SC home I found on eBay.&nbsp; Earlier this week I was searching eBay for property and stumbled upon a home for sale only 5 doors down from me.&nbsp; 66 National Blvd was previously listed on the Beaufort SC MLS but after a try with a local Realtor, the home owner has decided to give it a try on eBay.&nbsp; Actually, I think it's a pretty good idea.&amp;n... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:14:47 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC MLS Reports 20 Residential Sold in Last 7 Days!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ In checking with the Beaufort Country Association of Realtors MLS system, I was surprised to see 20 single family residential listings had closed last week.&nbsp; Sure, 20 closings in a week doesn't seem like a lot but if you consider that last week accounted for almost 20% of this years sales, it's great news.&nbsp; So far this year only 103 homes have sold in 2 months plus.&nbsp; As we said in previous blogs, there are definitely more buyers looking.&nbsp; Now we can say there are more buyers ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:49:37 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Residential Sold Sales:  January &amp; Febuary 2009 vs. 2008</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This week, I took at a look at the first 2 months of residential sales in 2009 verses the first two months of 2008.&nbsp; There is no sense is trying to spin everything in a
positive way as everyone knows that the economy is hurting, and that
certainly includes home sales.&nbsp; While 2009 home sales are down from
2005-2007 sales, the first two months of 2009
certainly compare similarly to 2008.&nbsp; The greatest annual difference is that
100 homes sold in the first 2 months of last year t... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:08:35 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC Homes Sales 2005 - 2008 Not so Good but are We Now Rebounding?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ As you can see below are home sales statistics are like many areas
in the US.&nbsp; We have slowed down a bunch and it was almost to a
standstill at the end of 2008.&nbsp; Because I am new this has not affected
me like it has long tern agents.&nbsp; Even so I'm ready to make some money.
While the last couple years have been very tough I see a glimmer of
hope.&nbsp; Without question there are more buyers looking for homes in our
area.&nbsp; My Beaufort SC real estate&nbsp;website
has jumpe... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Wow, 50 Beaufort Area Homes Hit the Market THIS WEEK Alone</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Like always, keeping a
blog stuffed with interesting things is a challenge.&nbsp; Today I was
looking through some of the Beaufort Market statistics and was shocked
to see 50 houses were listed in the Beaufort MLS this week.&nbsp; A rise in
active listings is expected this time of the year.&nbsp; February is a
great time to put your house for sale because the hot real estate
season is fast approaching.&nbsp; Even so, there were only 1580 active
listings last week.&nbsp; If you average tha... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:04:14 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>ERA Evergreen in Beaufort Leads Dataw Island Sales in 2008</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 



Although 2008 was statistically one of the worst years on record for&nbsp;the real estate industry, ERA Evergreen saw gains in market share and sales on Dataw Island from 2007.&nbsp; ERA is now the #1 selling real estate company that serves Dataw Island.&nbsp; These great sales results have benefited Dataw Island&nbsp;in more ways than one.&nbsp; Not only is the island now open to the entire Beaufort Multiple Listing Service (enabling other agents to sell on Dataw), but for every home or... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>2009 Lady's Island Market Statistics - Here We Go</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  For a short blog tonight, I thought I might keep everyone up to date on what has happened so far on the Lady's Island SC real estate scene in 2009.&nbsp; When I put this chart together I was a little surprised at how few homes had actually sold so far this year.&nbsp; Because closings take anywhere from 20-90 days, the low number are a direct reflection on how slow the end of 2008 was.&nbsp; While the market is not booming, there is no doubt the amount of buyers looking to buy a home is picking... ]]> </description>
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            <title>New Home Listing - Beautiful House on Cat Island SC 29907 - 11 Governors Trace - MLS # 118548</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Because I love living here, and I am a Realtor, I have made Cat Island a major focus for my business.&nbsp; With&nbsp; that being the case, I try to keep up with the neighborhood home listings as soon as they hit the market.&nbsp;On Friday, one of my favorite houses in Olde Tabby Park (a section on the island) went for sale.&nbsp; 11 Governors Trace hit the market priced @ $535,000.&nbsp; I am excited as this is one of the best homes on Cat and the listing agent did a great job pricing the house... ]]> </description>
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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>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Travel and Leisure Names Spring Island SC to Top 25 Golf Communities in America</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ As we here at Lowcountry Properties
already know, Spring Island is home to some of the most beautiful properties in the Lowcountry.&nbsp; In the latest edition of Travel and
Leisure, they name Spring Island to it's top 25 Golf Communities in
America.&nbsp; To real estate agents in Beaufort SC and residents of Spring
Island, this comes as no surprise.&nbsp; The natural setting, beautiful Old
Tabby Links golf course, and other wonderful amenities, culminate in
Spring Island being the premier... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Beaufort SC Home to be Featured on "Today" Show - Fri. Jan 30th, 9:00 am</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ So I can get in a short blog today I thought I would let everyone know that one of my co-workers, Linda Coe, will have one of her listing properties shown on NBC's The Today Show, at 9:00 am.&nbsp; I am so jealous!!! That's got to be exciting.&nbsp; Linda's listing is 32 Fiddler Drive on Lady's island.&nbsp; Take a preview before you see it on TV.&nbsp; I have been to this home, and it has great curb appeal and some newly re-done floors...Very Nice The competition in the Beaufort South Carolina ... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>2008 Beaufort SC Real Estate Market Best in South Carolina</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  While a nine percent decline in your local real estate market might seem like bad news, in South Carolina, you are the best.&nbsp; The 9.2% drop in Beaufort homes sales was the lowest of any South Carolina real estate market.&nbsp; Homes sales in Beaufort seemed like a dream come true compared to the Orangeburg, SC market, which fell an amazing 34%.&nbsp; If you have ever been to Orangeburg, that's certainly no surprise.&nbsp; Sorry Orangeburgonians.&nbsp; As far as the South Carolina real esta... ]]> </description>
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            <author>todd@lowcountryproperties.com (Todd Covington)</author>
            <title>Beaufort SC, Thanks for not Disappointing!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ If you have read any of my blogs here on Lowcountry Properties, you know I am somewhat new to the Beaufort area.&nbsp; A lot of people raise their eyebrows when I tell them I moved from Charleston.&nbsp; Everyone has such a high opinion of Charleston, they often wonder why any one would leave.&nbsp; It is a great question as Charleston truly is a nice city. &nbsp;I moved to Charleston in 1995 to attend the College of Charleston.&nbsp; For the frst 10 years I thought I had gone to heaven.&nbsp; C... ]]> </description>
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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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            <title>2008 4th Quarter Total Sales at Fripp off 69% Compared to 2005, Closings Down 71%</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[  Today I had a client ask me about Fripp Island and how sale were going out there.&nbsp; Long ago I stopped being surprised by how down the market is.&nbsp; Though that may be the case, I was thinking resort areas are doing still pretty good.&nbsp; After all, people who own homes in a beach community are rich, right?&nbsp; Well it seems that this housing slump hasn't even spared luxury home owners.Actually, when I pulled up Fripp sales for the 4th Quarter, I was a little taken aback.&nbsp; Only ... ]]> </description>
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            <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 l... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Beaufort SC Real Estate Market on the Upswing? and What will happen 2009?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ This morning, after taking a holiday break, I attended the first ERA Evergreen Company meeting of 2009.&nbsp; When I arrived, the office was buzzing, and everyone sure seemed busier than I remember in the past few months.&nbsp; With my eyebrows raised, I asked several of my colleagues if things were picking up for them.&nbsp; Every agent I asked had that gleam in their eye and said, &quot;Yes, things are picking up&quot;.&nbsp; No doubt 2008 has been a less than stellar year financially and espe... ]]> </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 t... ]]> </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>25 Brisbane Drive in Battery Point, Beaufort, SC Real Estate - Now that's a nice house!!!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Hello Everyone.&nbsp; The plan was for me to write a small blog once a week to keep some reading material on the board.&nbsp; That is still the plan, but at a Realtor event last week I got to see a home I had not seen before.&nbsp; Located in Battery Point, 25 Brisbane Drive was the location of the event. Being in Battery Point I knew the home would be nice.&nbsp; I was just surprised at how nice.&nbsp; With all the doom and gloom you start to expect every home on the market to be overpriced.&amp;nb... ]]> </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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