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Beaufort Home News http://beauforthomenews.com/ A blog about buying and selling Beaufort SC real estate by Scott Bingham of BeaufortHomeTeam.com. It's just good clean fun helping people with one of the largest transactions of their life! Let me know what you think about the posts and how I can help you. Thanks! en-us http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2760074/new-construction-selling-in-beaufort- New Construction Selling in Beaufort! <p><span><strong>New Construction Selling in Beaufort!</strong></span><br><br><span><span>The new year is bringing lots of sales in the new construction segment of the Beaufort South Carolina market!</span><br><br><a href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/sc_bcar/scottbingham/index.cfm?action=newsearchsession&subdivision=Somerset%20Point" title="Somerset Point">Somerset Point</a></span><span> is leading the way with at least 4 closings and several more slated to close soon.  Price ranges there are falling between $199,900 and $259,900.  <br><br>There is also some great in fill construction in the Nickles Place subdivision just off Holly Hall Road like this house at </span><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/6KatelynsWay" title="6 Katelyns Way">6 Katelyn's Way</a><span>.  This new home will be done in<a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/6katelynsway"><img title="6 Katelyn's Way" src="http://images.trulia.com/blogimg/7/8/e/d/151661_1327517351849_b.jpg" alt="6 Katelyn's Way"></a> early February, has great schools, and sits on a pond front lot.  Coming in at $205,000, it will probably be under contract before it's finished.<br><br>Getting off the island, </span><a href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/sc_bcar/scottbingham/index.cfm?action=newsearchsession&subdivision=Liberty%20Point" title="Liberty Point">Librety Point</a><span> probably leads the way with at least 3 closed and 10- yes 10!!- under contract!  The prices in Librety Point start at just $149,000- a price point that has a lot of appeal!  <br><br>Over in </span><a href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/sc_bcar/scottbingham/index.cfm?action=newsearchsession&subdivision=Shadow%20Moss" title="Shadow Moss">Shadow Moss</a><span>, there are new homes starting at $170,000 as Centex begins a new phase.  There are also several resales in Shadow Moss.<br><br>Finally, D.R. Horton is building over in </span><a href="http://www.mlsfinder.com/sc_bcar/scottbingham/index.cfm?action=newsearchsession&subdivision=Live%20Oaks" title="Live Oaks">Live Oaks</a><span>, near Battery Point.  There are some great prices there too, starting at $184,000.<br><br>This isn't meant to be an exhaustive list of every new construction project, but these are certainly some highlights.<br><br>I'd love to help you with any of these areas, or maybe we'll find a great deal on an existing home.  Either way, give me a call, shoot an email my way, and let's get started on starting your year with a new home!</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img title="RSS Feed" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/1/9/2/ar129065624529154.gif" height="69" alt="RSS Feed" width="50"></a></p> </div> Scott Bingham www.BeaufortHomeNews.com (BeaufortHomeTeam / Ballenger Realty) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:34:42 -0800 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2760074/new-construction-selling-in-beaufort- http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2758760/great-south-carolina-real-estate-look-back-look-ahead- Great South Carolina Real Estate Look Back Look Ahead! <p>Great South Carolina Real Estate Look Back Look Ahead!</p> <p> </p> <p>This is a short video from SCR that gives a pretty concise look back at 2011 and look ahead to 2012.  Many of the same trends are going here on northern Beaufort County, and in another post I will give more detail on those.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img title="RSS Feed" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/1/9/2/ar129065624529154.gif" height="69" alt="RSS Feed" width="50"></a></p> </div> Scott Bingham www.BeaufortHomeNews.com (BeaufortHomeTeam / Ballenger Realty) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:41:39 -0800 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2758760/great-south-carolina-real-estate-look-back-look-ahead- http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2677336/3-bedroom-2-bath-home-in-salem-point-for-165-000-beaufort-south-carolina 3 Bedroom 2 bath home in Salem Point for $165,000 Beaufort South Carolina <p><span>3 Bedroom 2 bath home in Salem Point for $165,000 Beaufort South Carolina</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/2232Plantation" title="2232 Plantation Drive More info"><span>This Ain't Your Grandma's House!</span></a></p> <p><span><img title="2232 Plantation Drive BeaufortHomeTeam" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/8/6/3/1/ar132535238913685.jpg" height="214" alt="2232 Plantation Drive" width="320"></span></p> <p><span>Well, OK, maybe it could have been, but it sure isn't now!  <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/SearchAllBeaufortHomes" title="Search for Beaufort SC homes and rentals">BeaufortHomeTeam</a> is proud to offer this 3 bedroom 2 bath brick ranch sits on just about 2/3rds of an acre in stately Salem Point Plantation.  This brick and vinyl home has been updated with a lot of big ticket items, but there is plenty of room for your personal touch.</span></p> <p><span><img title="2232 Plantation Drive Beaufort SC" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/2/7/0/9/ar13253528690728.jpg" height="214" alt="2232 Plantation Drive Beaufort SC" width="320">All the original windows have been replaced with new, high quality vinyl insulated windows, lots of the flooring has been updated to a pine shade laminate, and the kitchen has new counter tops and appliances.  Can you say MOVE IN READY??</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>One of my favorite features is the covered front porch with brick arch.  Not only are <img title="2232 Plantation Drive BeaufortHomeTeam" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/0/1/7/3/ar132535302237101.jpg" height="214" alt="2232 Plantation Drive Beaufort SC" width="320">you not going to find that on a newer home, but you'd have to have three or four newer lots to equal the size of this yard.  And brick?  Something just timeless about brick, isn't there?</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><img title="2232 Plantation Drive Beaufort SC" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/0/4/8/6/ar132535326968407.jpg" height="214" alt="2232 Plantation Drive Beaufort SC" width="320">This home features a formal living room and dining room along the front, a breakfast nook, and a family room along the back of the house.  This offers a lot of flexibility like kids area, grown ups area, or living area and reading / homework / home office area, or what ever works for you.</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><img title="2232 Plantation Drive BeaufortHomeTeam" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/8/3/8/6/ar132588032568387.JPG" height="148" alt="2232 Plantation Drive Beaufort SC" width="320"></span></p> <p><span>Salem Point is one of the best kept secret locations in Beaufort with large, well kept homes and a great walking area.  In fact, you can walk to shopping and half a dozen fast food places then burn the calories off walking home!</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>These pictures and even the video don't really do justice to this home.  <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/apps/forms/formpopup.aspx?FormPoppedUp=1&FormID=2&bFromChat=True" title="chat Box">Give me a call</a> and lets set up a time for a personal tour!  Go on, get the home team advantage!</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" 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<p><span>Welcome to 1010 Mustelidae, Beaufort, SC!  This is a great 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Battery Shores listed at $240,000. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>So what is a Mustelidae? It is the family name (remember Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Fa</span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/9/9/2/2/ar132269114122999.jpg" height="160" alt="Source Mike Baird, Creative Common Usage" width="240"><span>mily from high school biology?  And you thought you'd never see them</span><span> again!) for Otters, Wolverines, Badgers, Minks, Ferrets, and more and the street names in Battery Shores bear all those names.</span></p> <p><span>(Photo by Mike Baird, Creative Common Usage)<br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>Now that we have that out of the way, let me tell you about the house.</span></p> <p><span><img title="Battery Shores" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/7/1/1/1/ar132269138411178.JPG" height="251" alt="1010 Mustelidae" width="600"></span></p> <p><span>First, I LOVE Battery Shores! Why?  It is one of the last subdivisions in Beaufort with a third of an acre plus lots with new construction of great homes and it also has a community dock on Battery Creek.</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>This home is brick and hardiplank with a fenced yard and a great Live Oak in the back corner for a piece of cool shade in the summer time.  The yard has an ornamental fence at the end of the driveway with a privacy wrap for the rest of the backyard.  Very private and secure feeling back there for kids, sunbathing, or whatever else you do in the backyard.</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/7/1/1/0/ar132269182401172.jpg" height="214" alt="1010 Mustelidae Beaufort SC" width="320"></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>The front sidewalk wraps around the garage and brings you to the front door and the foyer beyond.  By the way, both the sidewalk and the back patio are stamped cement. Very attractive.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/7/9/1/ar132269205319711.jpg" height="214" alt="1010 Mustelidae Beaufort SC" width="320"></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>Once inside, standing in the foyer, the living area is straight ahead and the fireplace is a focal point, although probably secondary to your entertainment center on the wall to the right.  On your left is a formal dining area across the hall from a kitchen entrance.  There is also a breakfast nook at the rear of the kitchen and adjoining the living area.  The bar counter is great at hiding dirty dishes from guests while still allowing communication and flow between the kitchen and living area.  </span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/1/5/2/6/ar13226921362515.jpg" height="214" alt="1010 Mustelidae Beaufort SC" width="320">The master suite is to the right from the front door, and it is really generous.  There is a door from the master to the backyard, comes out right by some roses.  The master bath is also good sized with a dual vanity and separate tub and shower.  Plenty of room for two to get ready for the day without tripping over each other.  The master closet has room even fo the husbands clothes!  Wow!</span></p> <p><span>The other two bedrooms are on the other side of the house which helps with interior privacy.  The front bedroom has a door to the guest bath making it a perfect office or guest room.  Both of the bedrooms have laminate flooring.</span></p> <p><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/5/8/2/2/ar132269221522852.jpg" height="214" alt="1010 Mustelidae Beaufort SC" width="320"></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>In the kitchen, there is a gas range with a stamped metal back splash and Corian counters.  The refrigerator is included in the sale.</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/4/2/7/8/ar132269233787246.jpg" height="214" alt="1010 Mustelidae Beaufort SC" width="320"></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span>The community dock is always a great addition to any neighborhood.  It is gated so only resident members can use it, and there is plenty of room for a couple boats in addition to a fish cleaning station.  It is really just a great place to go and relax, just a sittin on the dock of the bay!</span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <div><div> <a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=32.41387566250991~-80.7135467529297&lvl=16&dir=0&sty=r&where1=1010%20Mustelidae%20Rd%2C%20Beaufort%2C%20SC%2029902&form=LMLTEW">View Larger Map</a><a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=32.41387566250991~-80.7135467529297&lvl=16&dir=0&sty=r&where1=1010%20Mustelidae%20Rd%2C%20Beaufort%2C%20SC%2029902&form=LMLTEW&rtp=%7Epos.32.41387566250991_-80.7135467529297_Beaufort">Driving Directions</a> </div></div> <p><span>Battery Shores is just about halfway between the Air Station and Parris Island, just a few minutes from shopping and <span class="Apple-style-span">restaurants</span>.  I'd love the chance to show you how you will fit into Battery Shores.  Give me a call for a tour!</span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" 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Realty) Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:52:45 -0800 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2625697/3-bedroom-2-bath-home-in-battery-shores-for-240-000 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2576791/lowball-offers-are-wild-pitches-in-real-estate-negotiations Lowball Offers are Wild Pitches in Real Estate Negotiations <p>This was just such a great analogy, especially after I stayed up watching Game 6 of the World Series last night Epic game, even if the wrong team won.  Read on, and thanks and a tip o the hat Annie Holdreith!</p> <div>Via <b><a href="http://activerain.com/blogsview/2575422/lowball-offers-are-wild-pitches-in-real-estate-negotiations">Annie Holdreith (Daniel Gale Sotheby's International/Manhasset, New York)</a></b>:<br><blockquote> <p><img title="Warning: Wild Pitch!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/2/2/1/3/ar131973563231229.JPG" height="146" alt="imamanhassetrealtr" width="125">Let's say you are a buyer and you have found a house that meets your needs and its listing price is in your financial comfort zone.  You have reviewed recent comparable sales for like properties.  You have established what you think the value of the home is.  You are armed with a pre-approval if you are going to seek financing or have copies of statements verifying liquid funds if you are paying cash.  You are ready to make an offer and open good-faith negotiations for the house.</p> <p>Okay, so stop for a moment and think of yourself as a pitcher...a baseball pitcher.  Think of the seller as the batter at the plate.  The catcher's mitt is like the comps - the target you are aiming for.  Are you with me?</p> <p><img title="Be the Pitcher!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/3/9/4/6/ar131973580764937.JPG" height="175" alt="imamanhassetrealtr" width="175"></p> <p>Pitchers have more than one pitch.  Each pitch is used for a different strategy.  Offers are the same.  You can make a full-price offer with super strong terms - a fast ball pitch down the middle of the plate.  If a house is priced at market value and there is strong competition from other buyers, your fast ball is the best option.  And you may have to go over the ask...that is put a little extra on that pitch!</p> <p>You can make an offer somewhere at the bottom of the zone of established value.  That is like throwing a slider or a breaking ball low and inside...if it is interesting enough (strong terms like a high percentage down, no mortgage contingency, waiving of inspections), the seller will take a look at that pitch and may swing (a decent counter offer comes back to you) or a check swing (no or low counter offer).</p> <p>Or, you can combo up some strong terms with a sensible value price...that's like throwing a knuckleball in the strike zone and let the seller make contact.  Get the ball in play and see if you can reach agreeable terms and price for both sides.</p> <p><img title="The seller is the batter!" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/0/9/3/0/ar131973588903904.JPG" height="175" alt="imamanhassetrealtor" width="175"></p> <p>Lately, I am seeing too much of the dangerous pitch choice...the wild pitch.  Lowball offers are like wild pitches.  Wild pitches are so far out of the zone, the catcher doesn't see it coming, can't catch it and the batter is puzzled and trying not to get injured.  Same thing with lowball offers.  They insult the seller, confuse the agents about your motivation and there is no basis in anything concrete to support the offer.  Pitchers who pitch wild pitches get pulled.  The seller reacts the same way by making no counter offer and saying "NEXT!" and some other choice words I cannot type here.  Your wild pitch of an offer has set a tone for the negotiation and vicariously painted a picture of yourself as being opportunistic, or unrealistic or not serious.  If the seller is able to remain calm and let you make an improvement, you are lucky.  But the damage has been done.  You have left the door wide open for another buyer to come in and give the seller incentive to listen more closely to them as direct response to your lowball offer.</p> <p>So, when you are ready to make an offer think of yourself as a pitcher with a choice of pitches.  AVOID WILD PITCHES.  Study your target.  Get that offer over the plate and give the batter something to look at and consider swinging at!  If you can put the ball in play, you are on your way to buying a house.</p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><a href="http://www,danielgale.com" title="Search for properties here">Click here to search for properties at danielgale.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.danielgale.com/community_town-videos-manhasset.html" title="Take a video tour of Manhasset">Click here for a video tour of Manhasset</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.danielgale.com/community_town-videos-port-washington.html" title="Take a tour of Port Washington">Click here for a video tour of Port Washington</a></p> <p> </p> </div> </blockquote> </div> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My 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src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/2/4/7/ar131562964374234.jpg" height="147" alt="22o3 North Street" width="220"> </span></big><big></big></p> <p><big><span><br> <br> Travelers Rest.  That's what the retired sailor that built this home called it when he moved in 86 years ago.  Now, it's still restful, a step back in time.  Timeless.  Well preserved.<br> <br> </span></big></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><img title="Living Dining Room" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/3/8/0/1/ar131563027810832.jpg" height="147" alt="1920's Craftsman Cottage in Downtown Beaufort SC" width="220"></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><big><span>The floors are oak, the shutters are cedar, the kitchen to die for!  Can't you see your friends gathered around on a merry evening?<br> <br> <br> </span></big></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><big><span><img title="Art Studio" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/8/8/2/4/ar131563066242883.jpg" height="147" alt="1920's Craftsman Cottage in Downtown Beaufort SC" width="220"><br> In back the old garage has found new life as an art studio.  It has a pair of heat pumps and french doors.  The wall dividing the center is not a load bearing wall but was put up to hold more paintings.  This can be your exercise room, office, guest or man cave.  Low maintenance yard front and back.</span></big></p> <p><span><br></span></p> <p><span><br></span></p><div> <div> <a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/?mm_embed=map&cp=32.43320788644754~-80.68151138091994&lvl=16&sty=h&where1=2203+North+St%2C+Beaufort%2C+SC+29902-4369&form=LMLTEW">View Larger Map</a> <a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/?mm_embed=dir&cp=32.43320788644754~-80.68151138091994&rtp=~pos.32.434059_-80.68576_2203+North+St%2C+Beaufort%2C+SC+29902-4369&lvl=16&sty=h&form=LMLTEW">Get Directions</a> <a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/?mm_embed=be&cp=32.43320788644754~-80.68151138091994&lvl=18&sty=b&where1=2203+North+St%2C+Beaufort%2C+SC+29902-4369&form=LMLTEW">View Bird's Eye</a> </div> </div> <p><big><span>Easy walk to downtown shopping, dining, and park.  There is open land trust on the river bank just a block away.</span></big></p> <p><big><span>I've incuded pictures, but you really need to experience this home.  Go on, hit the contact button... we'll make an appointment to give you your own personal tour.  You'll love it! </span></big></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" 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Realty) Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:25:45 -0700 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2500012/1920-s-craftsman-cottage-2-bedrooms-2-baths-in-downtown-beaufort-240000- http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2496275/beaufort-sc-mortgage-lenders Beaufort SC Mortgage Lenders <div><span><big><strong>Beaufort SC Mortgage Lenders</strong></big></span></div> <p><span><br><big>This is a list I have compiled of some of the mortgage lenders that serve the Beaufort SC area.  All these folks are professionals with a long standing history of ethical success.  They are familiar with VA, FHA, and conventional loans, and they have just one goal:  To get you into a home with payments you can afford and with as few headaches as possible!<br><br>In no particular order-</big><br><br><big><strong><big>Paddi Bailey with BB&T</big></strong></big><br><big><br> </big></span><big><strong><span><big><big><big><big><big><span>(<big>843)522-4303 Office</big></span></big></big></big></big></big></span></strong><span><br></span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span>(843)812-7322 Cell</span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span>PBailey@BBandT.com</span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span><br></span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><big><span><strong>Walt Dagley with Wells Fargo</strong></span></big></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span> 843-982-5821 Office<br></span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span> 843-812-8341 Cell</span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span>Walter.Dagley@WellsFargo.com</span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span><br></span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span><strong><big>Bob Cummins</big></strong><br></span></big></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><big><span>South Carolina Mortgage Associates</span></big></p> <p><big><span>843 524-2252 Office<br>843 263-9809 Cell<br>BCummins@ALendingPartner.com<br><br><strong><big>Sherri Little </big></strong><br>New South Mortgage<br>843 379-8813, ext. 12 Office<br>843 812-0711 Cell<br>slittle@newsouthmtg.com<br> <br> Call 'em up and tell them to show you the money!!</span></big></p> <p><br> <br> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p><span><span><big><br> </big></span></span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img title="RSS Feed" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/1/9/2/ar129065624529154.gif" height="69" alt="RSS Feed" width="50"></a></p> </div> Scott Bingham www.BeaufortHomeNews.com (BeaufortHomeTeam / Ballenger Realty) Wed, 07 Sep 2011 23:03:05 -0700 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2496275/beaufort-sc-mortgage-lenders http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2009740/3-bedroom-2-bath-on-lady-s-island-sc-29907beaufort-high-area-under-220000 3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Lady's Island SC 29907Beaufort High area under $220000 <div><span><big><big><span><big><strong><big>3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Lady's Island SC 29907</big></strong></big></span></big></big></span></div> <div><span><big><big><span><big><strong><big>Beaufort High area under $220000</big></strong></big></span></big></big></span></div> <div> <span><big><big><span><big><strong><big>Check out this almost new home in Nickles Place!</big><br><br></strong></big></span></big></big></span><img title="9 Chloe's Way " src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/6/3/0/5/ar129183810550363.jpg" height="214" alt="3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Lady's Island SC 29907Beaufort High area under $220000" width="320"><br> </div> <p><br><big><big>New from <a href="http://www.BeaufortHomeTeam.com" title="BeaufortHomeTeam.com">BeaufortHomeTeam.com</a>- Enjoy entertaining in this open floor plan home at <a href="http://www.tourfactory.com/685363%20">9 Chloe's Way</a>. </big></big><img title="Great Room" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/9/7/4/6/ar129183831664798.jpg" height="160" alt="3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Lady's Island SC 29907Beaufort High area under $220000" width="240"><big><big><strong>Great Room</strong> with fireplace is shielded from kitchen sink but still open so you"re not cut off from family and guests. <strong>Natural flow</strong> through out living area make this a very comfortable home for family and friends.<br> </big></big></p> <p> </p> <p><big><big><br> Enjoy your morning coffee looking out over </big></big><img title="Screened Porch" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/6/3/9/8/ar129183847989365.jpg" height="160" alt="3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Lady's Island SC 29907Beaufort High area under $220000" width="240"><big><big>the pond from the<strong> screened porch</strong>. Privacy fencing along the edges gives you space for relaxation, but is open mesh along the rear to keep the view.  Landscaping is neat and easy to maintain.<br> <br> <strong>Other outside extras</strong> include the extra concrete on the side of the garage for boat and RV storage, and the 90° extension on the driveway for extra drivers.  Hardiplank siding eliminates moisture problems, and is long lasting and durable.<br> <br> Extra storage room off of laundry room declutters the house, and the pine and tile floors really make cleaning easier. <br> </big></big><img title="Master Bedroom" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/4/1/8/4/ar129183859348144.jpg" height="160" alt="3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Lady's Island SC 29907Beaufort High area under $220000" width="240"><br><big><big>The <strong>Master Bedroom</strong> is set off from the other two bedrooms by a split floor plan to give parents a measure of privacy.  </big></big></p> <p> </p> <p><img title="Master Closet" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/4/1/3/4/ar129183907043142.jpg" height="240" alt="3 Bedroom 2 Bath on Lady's Island SC 29907Beaufort High area under $220000" width="160"><big><big><strong>Master walk in closet</strong> has lots of shelves to help make it easy to keep straight.<br> </big></big></p> <p> </p> <p><big><big><br> This home is firmly in the <strong>Coosa Elementary and Beaufort High attendance area</strong>, and is walking distance to <strong>Beaufort Academy</strong>.  <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/ContactUs">Call me today</a> for a private showing or more information.</big></big></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img title="RSS Feed" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/1/9/2/ar129065624529154.gif" height="69" alt="RSS Feed" width="50"></a></p> </div> Scott Bingham www.BeaufortHomeNews.com (BeaufortHomeTeam / Ballenger Realty) Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:28:30 -0800 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2009740/3-bedroom-2-bath-on-lady-s-island-sc-29907beaufort-high-area-under-220000 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2165961/owner-financing-3-bed-2-bath-shell-point-beaufort-sc-just-90000 Owner Financing 3 bed 2 bath Shell Point Beaufort SC Just $90000 <p><big><big><strong><span>Owner Financing 3 bed 2 bath Shell Point Beaufort SC Just $90000</span></strong></big></big><br> <br> <big><span>Scott Bingham and <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/SearchBeaufortSCHomes">BeaufortHomeTeam.com</a> are excited about this opportunity for investors or "restarters"!  </span></big></p> <p><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/911grant"><big><span><br> </span></big><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/2/9/4/8/9/ar129909260198492.jpg" height="214" alt="Beaufort SC homes for sale" width="320"></a></p> <p><br><big><span> <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/911Grant">911 Grant Street</a> is a 3 bedroom 2 bath permanently attached de-titled modular on a beautiful lot within walking distance of Shell Point Elementary School and just minutes from the Parris Island main gate and shopping.  <br> </span></big><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/6/0/2/2/ar129909281022067.jpg" height="214" alt="Beaufort SC homes for sale" width="320"><br><big><span> </span></big></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><big><span>The lot slopes toward the street providing sure and easy drainage.  The house has a great deck on the back under a live oak tree that's perfect for sunny summer days and rope swings.  The front porch provides shelter while finding the keys and fits a couple rocking chairs or a glider perfectly.<br> </span></big></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/911grant"><br></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/911grant"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/3/7/3/8/ar129909302783736.jpg" height="214" alt="Beaufort SC homes for sale" width="320"></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><big><span>Inside, the split floor plan gives a little privacy while the open living area is perfect for entertaining.  The laminate floors are easy to clean, durable and look great, the master bed has new carpet. The appliances are upgraded stainless, and everything works.  In fact, the property inspection report is at the property and the repairs are noted for your examination.<br> </span></big></p> <p> </p> <p><big><span><br> Financing is either through your lender (it is deeded real estate) or the owner will consider taking back a first mortgage with an appropriate down payment.  Just starting over?  This is a good clean possibility to start over and get equity!<br> <br> </span></big></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <br><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=911+Grant+Street,+Beaufort,+SC+29906&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=31.28862,88.154297&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=911+Grant+St,+Beaufort,+South+Carolina+29906&z=14&ll=32.39031,-80.744201">View Larger Map</a></small> <p><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/ContactUs">Questions?</a>  Call me at 843 321 9867 or 843 252 2296.  I'd love you to see this great home!<br> <br> <big><span>Oh, and hey, follow me on Facebook and Twitter, click below.  Thanks!</span></big></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img title="RSS Feed" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/1/9/2/ar129065624529154.gif" height="69" alt="RSS Feed" width="50"></a></p> </div> Scott Bingham www.BeaufortHomeNews.com (BeaufortHomeTeam / Ballenger Realty) Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:36:23 -0800 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2165961/owner-financing-3-bed-2-bath-shell-point-beaufort-sc-just-90000 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2158302/open-house-3-bedroom-2-bath-on-lady-s-island-saturday-26th-february Open House 3 bedroom 2 bath on Lady's Island Saturday 26th February <p><big><big><strong><span>Open House 3 bedroom 2 bath on Lady's Island Saturday 26th February</span></strong></big></big><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/1/7/1/9/ar129869671891711.jpg" height="133" alt="Open House beaufort Sc" width="200"><br><br><big><span>Come on out to 9 Chloes Way and see this outstanding 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a 2 car garage on Lad</span></big><big><span>y's Island!  Sitting on a corner lot, this home features Hardiplank siding, easy to clean hardwood floors to keep dust and allergens down, a split floor plan for a little privacy, and an upgraded kitchen to die for!  At <strong>$215,000,</strong> this deal is hard to beat!</span></big><br><br><big></big></p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/3/9/3/2/ar129869687623933.jpg" height="133" alt="Open House Beaufort SC" width="200"><big><span>All this PLUS a screened porch and fenced yard overlooking a pond!<br><br>Come on out from 1-3 pm Saturday the  26th of February.  If you can't make that time, call me for a private showing! Best number is 843 252 2296.</span></big></p> <p></p> <br><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=9+Chloes+Way,+Beaufort,+SC+29907&aq=&sll=32.37674,-80.735597&sspn=0.007448,0.019741&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=9+Chloe+Ct,+Beaufort,+South+Carolina+29907&z=14&ll=32.442678,-80.632495">View Larger Map</a></small> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img title="RSS Feed" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/1/9/2/ar129065624529154.gif" height="69" alt="RSS Feed" width="50"></a></p> </div> Scott Bingham www.BeaufortHomeNews.com (BeaufortHomeTeam / Ballenger Realty) Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:17:09 -0800 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2158302/open-house-3-bedroom-2-bath-on-lady-s-island-saturday-26th-february http://beauforthomenews.com/post/2097933/real-estate-market-update-for-beaufort-sc Real Estate Market Update for Beaufort SC <p><big><span>Real Estate Market Update for Beaufort SC</span></big><br> <br> <big>I am always trying to study the local <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/SearchBeaufortSCHomes" title="Real Estate Market Beaufort SC">Beaufort South Carolina market</a>, trying to determine what's coming next.  I was looking at some stats for the new year in Beaufort, SC, and I am excited about a trend that is holding so far.<br> <br> If you look at the distribution of price points that have closed this year, you see a really nice spread with about 20% of the closings in the $100-199k, in the $200-299k, in the $300-399k, and the $400-499k range each.<br> </big></p> <p><img title="Real Estate Market Update Beaufort SC" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/0/3/8/7/ar129598114778306.JPG" height="309" alt="Real Estate Market Statistics Beaufort SC" width="453"><big><br> As a matter of fact, the sales below $99k equal the number of sales between $600-$999k!  That is certainly bucking a trend established last year where an inordinate percentage of sales were under $299k, and the price ranges above that were languishing.<br> <br> This is certainly good news for the 30% of our market that is priced over $300,000!  The neighborhoods like Christine Place, Coosa Point, Pleasant Point, <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/BatteryShores" title="Real Estate Market Beaufort SC">Battery Shores</a>, Battery Point, and Habersham can certainly use the shot in the arm.  <br> <br> Just to compare, in 2010 about 78% of the closings in the Beaufort MLS were under $300,000; so this is a much more balanced trend if it holds.</big></p> <p><big>If there is bad news, it is that the number of closings per week is down over last years average.  I am not too concerned about that though, because the business closing now was written in late November and December, and those aren't usually the strongest months for real estate anyway.<br> <br> If you have any questions about these numbers, or need help in determining what the current market means to you, please don't hesitate to call or email.  I have a free market report for those that would like one, while they last.</big></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a 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Beaufort South Carolina <div><big><big><big>Utilities In Beaufort SC<br> </big></big></big></div> <p><big><span>This is going to be one of those real exciting blog posts that is forever etched into your memory!  Yeah, right... well, it is a good dependable list of service providers you can use after <a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com/SearchBeaufortSCHomes" title="Search Beaufort SC Homes">you have found your Beaufort area home </a>so that after you close on it you can light it up and take a shower!  Always a good thing, right? </span></big> <br> <span><strong><big><br> Electric & Gas</big></strong><br> South Carolina Electric & Gas (SCE&G)<a href="http://SCEG.com" title="SCE&G"><br></a> </span><a href="http://SCEG.com" title="SCE&G"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/1/3/6/9/7/ar129429436779631.JPG" height="54" alt="Beaufort homes for rent or sale" width="154"><br></a><span><a href="http://SCEG.com" title="SCE&G"> SCEG.com</a><br> 1-800-251-7234<br> 24 hour Customer Service line</span><br> <br> <strong><big><span>Water & Sewer</span></big></strong></p> <p><span>Beaufort – Jasper Water & Sewer Authority<br> </span><a href="http://www.bjwsa.org" title="BJWSA"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/8/2/2/ar129429451522854.JPG" height="45" alt="Beaufort homes for rent or sale" width="148"><br></a><span><a href="http://www.bjwsa.org" title="BJWSA"> BJWSA.org</a><br> 843-987-9292<br> <br> <strong><big>Cable & Telephone</big></strong><br> <strong>Port Royal Island</strong><br> Charter Communications<br> </span><a href="http://www.charter.com" title="Charter.com"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/3/9/7/0/ar129429468807939.JPG" height="53" alt="Beaufort homes for rent or sale" width="150"><br></a><span><a href="http://www.charter.com" title="Charter.com"> Charter.com</a><br> 1-800-955-7766<br> <br> Hargray Telephone & Cable<br> </span><a href="http://www.hargray.com" title="Hargray.com"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/7/0/2/7/5/ar129429479957207.JPG" height="45" alt="Beaufort homes for rent or sale" width="150"><br></a><span><a href="http://www.hargray.com" title="Hargray.com"> Hargray,com</a><br> 843-575-7000<br> <br> <strong>Lady’s Island, St. Helena Island</strong><br> Comcast Cable<br> </span><a href="http://www.comcast.com" title="Comcast"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/8/4/6/5/8/ar129429490285648.JPG" height="52" alt="Beaufort homes for rent or sale" width="150"><br></a><span><a href="http://www.comcast.com" title="Comcast"> Comcast.com</a><br> 843-522-0784<br> <br> CenturyLink</span><span><br> </span><a href="http://www.centurylink.com" title="CenturyLink"><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/3/0/6/9/0/ar129429500509603.gif" height="46" alt="Beaufort homes for rent or sale" width="150"><br></a><span><a href="http://www.centurylink.com" title="CenturyLink"> CenturyLink.com</a><br> 1-843-522-9404<br> <br> <big><strong>Trash Pick up</strong></big><br> Waste Management <br>  843-987-0710<br> Waste Pro <br>  843-645-4100<br> <br> <big><span>Please let me know if there is someone you think I should add or if these numbers need updating.  I always value your input!</span></big><br> </span></p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" 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Holidays? <p>It's November, and one question that comes up every year at this time is "should I try to sell my home during the holidays?"</p> <p>My answer is if you need to sell your house, then YES!!  There is no better reason better than your needs and timing.  That comes first.  But when you think further on the subject and timing, the smarter it seems.  There is a "top ten" (actually eleven, take a bonus!) list sent to me by an agent friend of mine in Raleigh NC (thanks Michelle Edwards!) and I am shamelessly reposting it here.  Enjoy, and feel free to share it with your sellers.</p> <p> </p> <p>THE TOP 11 REASONS YOU SHOULD LIST YOUR HOME DURING THE HOLIDAYS....</p> <p>11.  Selling now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during  the spring, when many more houses are on the market for less money! This will allow you to sell high and buy low!</p> <p>10. You can sell now for more money and we will provide for a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early next year!</p> <p>9.  Even though your house will be on the market, you still have the option to restrict showings during the six or seven days around the Holidays!</p> <p>8.  January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until spring to buy, you need to be on the market during the Holidays to capture that market!</p> <p>7.   Some people must buy before the end of the year for tax reasons!</p> <p>6.   Buyers have more time to look for a home during the holidays than they do during a working week!</p> <p>5.  Buyers are more emotional during the Holidays, so they are more likely to pay your price!</p> <p>4.  Houses show better when decorated for the Holidays!</p> <p>3.   Since the supply of listings will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home! Less demand means less money for you!</p> <p>2.  Serious buyers have fewer houses to choose from during the Holidays and less competition means more money for you!</p> <p>And the <strong>Number One</strong> reason why you should list your home during the Holidays...</p> <p>1. <strong> People who look for homes during the Holidays are more serious buyers!</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>So there you are.  I have always heard that "... no one buys homes during the holidays.."   As a matter of fact, it seems like Halloween is the last work day of the year for a lot of agents.  I have always had a great November and December, maybe because there are fewer agents actually working?  So I have modified that old saw- Nobody buys homes in November and December EXCEPT the people that need to buy in November and December!</p> <p>Have a great holiday season!</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img title="RSS Feed" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/5/1/9/2/ar129065624529154.gif" height="69" alt="RSS Feed" width="50"></a></p> </div> Scott Bingham www.BeaufortHomeNews.com (BeaufortHomeTeam / Ballenger Realty) Sun, 07 Nov 2010 07:38:09 -0800 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/1955833/should-i-try-to-sell-my-home-during-the-holidays- http://beauforthomenews.com/post/1987993/thanksgiving-2010 Thanksgiving 2010 <p>Just after midnight on Thanksgiving morning... Fryer is ready to go, about half of the food is ready or ready to be popped into the oven, the dogs are sleepin, and I'm headed that way too.  Just wanted to talk a minute to reflect and share...</p> <p><strong><em>I am thankful</em></strong> for a really great year, and a strong couple of quarters to close out the year.  In my market we are still lagging behind last year, but my year has been about a gazillion% better than last.</p> <p><strong><em>I am really thankful</em></strong>that no one I've sold to has had to sell short or ended up in a foreclosure.  There are several that we have rented out, and that is working for those clients.  I have sold other agents short sales and foreclosures, but not one I put someone into. </p> <p>When I first got out of the Marine Corps, many moons ago, I did collections and repossesions for about a year... horrid work.  I know, I know, someone has to do it.. but it doesn't have to be me.  Standing in some of those foreclosures it's too easy to imagine the heartbreak that is such a sharp contrast to closing day joy.  That's why I haven't really pursued the listing of foreclosures, although I have had a couple.</p> <p><strong><em>I am grateful</em></strong> that we are frying turkeys for a couple other families this year, and that my family and I were able to deliver a couple dinners tonight to others that don't have anything.  We might do the same in the morning depending on how many drivers are already lined up at church.  <strong><em>I am grateful</em></strong> that my kids get to see that although we aren't in the most tony neighborhood, don't have the new cars, and don't have bottomless pockets for video games and clothes, we have a pretty comfortable home and lifestyle that a lot of people, people that were financially way ahead of us a couple years ago, don't have.  <em><strong>I am heartened</strong></em> that this doesn't puff my kids up with pride, but seems to sober them and give them an appreciation for the grace given us and for what we have.</p> <p><strong><em>I'm also thankful</em></strong> that we live in a country that still passes the Gates test... when gates are dropped, more people come here than leave here.  As a matter of fact, I have yet to see a rickety boat loaded with refugees leaving our shores for a better life somewhere else.</p> <p><em><strong>I am really really thankful</strong></em>that my kids are healthy, achieving, and good; and that I am still married to the girl that just made me shiver and shake 27 years ago.  Not even a whole lot of drama... I'm down with that!</p> <p>Most of all, <strong><em>I am grateful and thankful </em></strong>for a God that has sought me out, redeemed me, and made all the above possible.  In spite of all my faults, He adopted me into His family, and continues to build me and use me as He sees fit.  That is truly as awesome circumstance, one in which I can claim no credit, only the benefit.</p> <p>Thank all of you for the help you have given me in whatever form you have.</p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" 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http://beauforthomenews.com/post/1987993/thanksgiving-2010 http://beauforthomenews.com/post/1985487/weekly-beaufort-sc-real-estate-stats Weekly Beaufort SC Real Estate Stats <p>Well, another week, another post on what is going on in the Beaufort real estate market.</p> <p>All in all, this is still a great time to buy.  Although mortgage rates have started to tick up, and certainly that is the long term direction for rates, they are still at or near historic lows. </p> <p>There were 870 homes for sale in the greater Beaufort area as of Monday Nov 22, 2010.  About 15% of these were either short sales or foreclosures, and both of those categories have inched higher in the last couple of weeks.</p> <p>There were 60 homes under contract, of about 7% of the active market.  This is as high a number as we have had since late September and early October.  However, as you can see from the chart below, the overall trend for under contract homes is still down.</p> <p><img title="Current Beaufort SC Market Snapshot" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/8/4/0/ar129054513604819.JPG" height="280" alt="Graph showing actives, under contracts, and solds" width="450"></p> <p>So what does this mean?  Two things really- 1) if you are a buyer, this is an absolutely golden window of opportunity to buy, but the window is starting to close.  When rates go up, they will probably move strongly, and they won't be this low for probably the rest of our lives.</p> <p>Second, if you are contemplating selling right now, you have to be <strong>IN THE GAME!!</strong>  This is <strong>NOT</strong>the environment for those that are thinking "well, I don't really have to sell right now...." because there are too many that <em><strong>really do</strong></em> have to sell right now.  If you are putting your house on the market now, you need to <strong>CLEAN</strong> it, <strong>STAGE</strong> it, and allow it to be shown <strong>WHEN THE BUYER</strong> wants to see it.  Otherwise, save yourself and your agent some stress and wait this dance out.  You really need to be the best of the best.</p> <p>The good news is that if you <strong>ARE</strong> the <strong>Best of the Best</strong>, you will probably get around 95% of what your asking price is, and this weeks discount on list prices was tiny- less than 2%!</p> <p>Enough numbers for now... as always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or email.</p> <p>Please take time this week to give thanks for the really important things in our lives: the people we love and that love us, and the time we have to spend with them.  Remember, you can always make more money, you can always get more stuff, but will never get more time.  Use the present wisely!!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <div class="agent_signature"> <p><strong><span><em>Scott Bingham</em></span></strong></p> <p><strong><em><a href="http://www.beauforthometeam.com"><span>BeaufortHomeTeam.com</span></a></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Ballenger Realty</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>Beaufort, South Carolina</span></em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span>843 321 9867</span></em></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortHomeTeam" title="Follow me on Facebook"><img title="Follow me on Facebook" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/5/9/3/3/3/ar129065586133395.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Facebook" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://twitter.com/scottbingham" title="Follow me on Twitter"><img title="Follow me on Twitter" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/9/1/5/8/6/ar129065604768519.gif" height="69" alt="Follow me on Twitter" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ScottBINGHAM" title="My YouTube channel"><img title="My YouTube channel" src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/7/1/ar129065616817256.gif" height="69" alt="My YouTube channel" width="50"></a>          <a href="http://beauforthomenews.com/rss" title="My RSS feed"><img 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