Just Back from South Carolina

Real Estate Multi-Tasking

I just spent a wonderful week in Charleston, South Carolina and on Kiawah Island, a resort community about 45 minutes south. I couldn’t help but stop to take this picture of a sign just outside the gates of the community. My first reaction was, “Wow things are tough all over!” But then I realized it was more likely the landowners’ reaction to too many realtors and developers after them to sell their farmland. 

I spoke with a friend of mine who also happens to be a realtor in Charleston about the conditions of their market right now. He told me that they are still getting lots of showings of their listings, but few nibbles, so prices are adjusting there too.  Because of the recent boom in building in the area, re-sales are faced with tough price competition from the new construction.  The big trend downtown is in re-habbing properties as the city expands. With 500 square foot condos selling for over $350,000, it seems like a good investment.

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A Busy Week

The weather this week has been anything, but November-like. Today the temperature is reaching up into the 60’s. It’s difficult to think that Thanksgiving is just a short few weeks away. With that said, I’ve been hard at work setting up a new feature for my clients … Market Snapshot. This is a terrific resource for both Buyers and Sellers because it will give you the real scoop on what is going on in YOUR real estate market.  Free to anyone who subscribes, this automatically generated email report includes current data from the MLS on listings, sales, trends, and community data and school reports.  The best part is, you can control it yourself. You enter the data and determine the timing of your reports. I’ve entered the link below, but if you have problems opening it, just shoot me an email and I will be happy to send you the report set up myself.

http://www.homeinsight.com/Widget/default.asp?SKE1KR8PWYOF

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Time to Get Out and Vote!

It’s Election Day Your Vote Counts

Why vote? First and foremost, voting is a civil right, hard-won for women, minorities, and other citizens, and the foundation of our democracy.

Secondly, millions of people around the world have no say in who governs them, so don’t squander your own power.

And thirdly, every single vote really does count. Voting can be inspirational, fun, and educational too. It empowers you to make a difference in the world!

Oh by the way, if you know someone who is thinkiing of buying or selling a home in the greater Hartford area, please email me with their name and contact information. I will get in touch with them right away and give them the highest level of service.

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