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Elagene Trostle $100 Down on HUD Homes!

$100 Down on HUD foreclosures is a great way to purchase a home with a full price offer. Can you really buy a HUD home for a total of $100? Absolutely not! But if you're a qualified buyer, you can use an FHA loan to buy one of HUD's specifically designated homes for sale -- with only a $100 down payment! For a limited time, $100 down payments are available to owner-occupied home buyers when purchasing a HUD home (foreclosure) for full price and using an FHA-insured new home loan. For more inf… Continue

Added by Elagene Trostle on January 19, 2010 at 8:01am — No Comments

Keith Strawn The Second Annual Pelican Plunge

In case you missed it, more than 200 lunatics went swimming in the waters off Hunting Island State Park on New Year's Day. This is not necessarily a Polar Bear plunge, but, trust me, the wind whips pretty good off the Atlantic this time of year, and water temperatures are in the low 50s. So it's cold. If you would like to see some of Beaufort's wildest and craziest in action, click here. . The event is sponsored by Friends of Hunting Is… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on January 3, 2010 at 8:20am — No Comments

Robert Bowden Winter in Beaufort, SC!

Today was another excellent winters day in the Lowcountry! Although a little colder than normal, (high in the 50's) the sun was out and shining on the water. Historic downtown, (Bay Street) was full of post holiday shoppers and our office saw several property shoppers and "lookers". I actually had 2 showings of my own and 1 contract to work with today. All in all not bad activity for a holiday week in December! The Luxury Waterfront Loft project on Bay Street is rapidly nearing completion with 4… Continue

Added by Robert Bowden on December 29, 2009 at 8:56pm — No Comments

Keith Strawn Sweatin' Bullets in December

I've been sweatin' bullets all day. Not because of any undue stress, or a lingering deadline. I'm sweatin' bullets, because it's warm in Beaufort, SC -- 73 degrees!! Sitting on Dec. 15, less than two weeks before Christmas, and we are north of 70 degrees. Not much hope for a white Christmas this year in Beaufort. Believe it or not, Beaufort has had at least one white Christmas, and it wasn't so long ago. In 1989, snow blanketed the Southeast, Beaufort included. Of course, I was 4.5 hours northw… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on December 15, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

Keith Strawn History Comes Alive on Beaufort's Waterways

Beaufort, with all its water and history, seems a natural place to catch a glimpse of an occasional classic yacht plying local waters. First discovered by European explorers almost 500 years ago, Beaufort and sister-city Port Royal have seen a lot of watercraft come and go over the years. During the Civil War, our little town served as one of the main ports for the U… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on December 11, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

Keith Strawn Beaufort Chamber Closer to Acquiring New Location

The Beaufort Chamber of Commerce is looking to move into a new location in the months ahead. The city of Beaufort close to inking a 99-year lease which would allow the chamber to use the historic downtown Arsenal building as its headquarters. The Arsenal is located on Craven Street, near the intersection of Carteret Street. The Chamber is currently housed in an old house… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on December 8, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

Keith Strawn EXPERIENCE ONE OF BEAUFORT'S MOST HISTORIC SPOTS THIS MONTH.....FOR FREE

The John Mark Verdier house, home to more than 200 years of history, has been opened for free tours in December. There is usually a cost associated with visiting and touring the home. The Verdier house, located on Bay Street, is one of our little town's true treasures. Built in the late 18th Century by local merchant John Mark Verdier, the home provided… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on December 4, 2009 at 6:30am — No Comments

Keith Strawn Simplifying the Good Faith Estimate

One of the great tools for a home buyer is the Good Faith Estimate. Prepared by the lender, the good faith estimate itemizes costs of closing a loan with that particular lender. It is a great way for buyers to compare lenders. Beginning in 2010, lenders will be required to use the new, simpler, 3-page HUD form, according to www.Realtor.com. By simplifying the form, the federal government hopes to prevent any oversights or misunderstandings regarding what it w… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on November 23, 2009 at 7:58am — No Comments

Elagene Trostle Tax Credit is Extended until April 30, 2010

Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers - or anyone who hasn't owned a home in the last three years - would still get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30, 2010. The credit is available for the purchase of primary homes costing $800,000 or less, meaning vacation homes are ineligible. The credit would be phased out for… Continue

Added by Elagene Trostle on November 12, 2009 at 1:21pm — No Comments

Elagene Trostle Tax Credit is Extended until April 30, 2010

Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time homebuyers - or anyone who hasn't owned a home in the last three years - would still get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers in both groups have to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30, 2010. The credit is available for the purchase of primary homes costing $800,000 or less, meaning vacation homes are ineligible. The credit would be phased out for… Continue

Added by Elagene Trostle on November 12, 2009 at 1:21pm — No Comments

Brent Brodie A message about Happy Clients I wrote on my Active Rain Blog For Realtors world wide

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Added by Brent Brodie on October 29, 2009 at 3:56pm — No Comments

Keith Strawn Hunting Island Lighthouse Birthday Bash

Hundreds of visitors flocked to Hunting Island Oct. 17-18 to help the Friends of Hunting Island Lighthouse celebrate the 150 anniversary of the Lowcountry icon. Visitors enjoyed a calypso band, sand sculpture contest, and free entry to both the state park and the tower itself. For more information on the event, visit the… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on October 19, 2009 at 10:47am — No Comments

Keith Strawn 150th Birthday Bash for a Beaufort, SC Landmark

This is a big weekend for Hunting Island and it's iconic lightouse, located about 25 minutes east of Beaufort. The Friends of Hunting Island will celebrate the 150 years of the 95-foot light house, which was first completed in 1859, destroyed just a few years later during the Civil War, and rebuilt in 1873. Because of powerful surf an… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on October 12, 2009 at 10:25am — No Comments

Keith Strawn Safety in the Lowcountry

There are many local treasures in the Lowcountry -- Waterways, historic buildings, military and religious ruins like Fort Frederick and Old Sheldon Church..............and gators. Yes, alligators. These guys are everywhere. Area golfers will tell that you these reptiles are ubiqitous in the Lowcountry. These gators are by and large very private. They enjoy sunning themselves near fresh-water lakes and ponds, and along our many golf fairways. But although these gators tend to mind their own busin… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on October 12, 2009 at 6:15am — No Comments

Keith Strawn Port Royal Excitement

Seems like something could be brewing in Port Royal regarding the sale of the property which formerly served as a port operated by the South Carolina Ports Authority, according to the Beaufort Gazette. The newspaper reported Saturday that two potential buyers are eyeballing the property, which has been on the market for several years. Port Royal Town Manager Van Willis has said that a Charleston group could be close to making an offer, the Gazette reported. Town officials also reported that an A… Continue

Added by Keith Strawn on October 10, 2009 at 8:34pm — No Comments

Brent Brodie The Laurel, Picket Fences in Beaufort SC Floor Plan Priced at $195,000

THE LAUREL

Today I thought I would share this easy tour from Homes and Land of Beaufort SC of our Laurel Floor Plan. This floor plan is one of our most popular plans and there is no doubt that affordability is a key factor combined with a functional floor plan that makes it such a success. From the beautiful frontage view, the elevated home providing great views from the front covered porch there is not questions why this home is a winner. A large open room greats you… Continue

Added by Brent Brodie on October 10, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Elagene Trostle Purchase a Home with the Seller Paying the First Six Interest Payments

Payment Abatement - What is that? Another great way to sell or purchase a home!!! Builders and Sellers can offer to pay the buyer’s interest for up to the first 6 months of the note The builder/seller can pay out of the maximum seller contribution (seller paid closing costs) the buyers interest on their new mortgage for up to the first 6 months of the note on a primary home. For Example: Purchase price $180,000; 96.5% LTV; Loan amount $173,700 6% seller paid closing cost; interest rate of… Continue

Added by Elagene Trostle on October 9, 2009 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Robin Leverton FALL FESTIVAL TOUR OF BEAUFORT HOMES

Historic Beaufort Foundation's tour of homes begins on Friday October 23, 2009 with a candlelight walking tour in our National Historic Landmark district. During the Fall Festival, visitors explore a selection of private homes, churches, and gardens rarely open to the public. Saturday, October 24 from 10 to 4pm is a ramble around Beaufort with… Continue

Added by Robin Leverton on October 6, 2009 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Scott Sanders Noteworthy Luxury Property: “The Lighthouse,” St. Helena, South Carolina Posted At : October 2, 200…

Noteworthy Luxury Property: “The Lighthouse,” St. Helena, South Carolina Posted At : October 2, 2009 2:09 PM | Posted By : Blake C. Related Categories: Coolhunting,Luxury Lifestyles,Luxury Home Design,Hot Luxury Markets/Properties From the highly visible (and operational) light topping the home to cabinets and exterior and interior lighting modeled af… Continue

Added by Scott Sanders on October 5, 2009 at 7:41am — No Comments

Elagene Trostle Urgent News

-$8000 Tax Credit Ends 11/30/09 - loan must be closed. -Reverse Mortgage Loan Limits have been reduced. -Jumbo Primary Home loans to $2 million at 80% LTV. -Rates are at historic lows - time to buy or refinance! -VA Jumbo to $1million for purchase AND cashout! -USDA primary to $450,000 at 100% LTV(Some Restrictions) -FHA at 96.5% LTV - down payment from family/employer Watch the Jumbo Rates - low 6's and arm's even lower! Don't lose a purchase for someone 62 or older if they don't qualify - t… Continue

Added by Elagene Trostle on October 2, 2009 at 12:11pm — No Comments

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