<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Summerville South Carolina Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Carolina One Real Estate</title><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:15:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>$20 Million Homeownership Initiative Unveiled for South Carolina Teachers</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority and the South Carolina Department of Education announced a joint $20 million initiative that will offer low-interest home loans to South Carolina teachers and also assist with down payment assistance.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.schousing.com/library/Homeownership/Palmetto%20Hero%20Program%202008-2.pdf">Palmetto Hero Program </a>is an initiative of the South Carolina State Housing Authority in partnership with the <a href="http://ed.sc.gov/news/more.cfm?articleID=959" target="_blank">South Carolina Department of Education</a> and will offer assistance to eligible teachers hoping to purchase their first homes. The Authority will make $20 million in fixed rate mortgage loans for South Carolina teachers. The goal for this special program and partnership is to not only open the door to homeownership for many of our educators, but assist in attracting and maintaining additional educational talent to our state.</p>
<p>The program is available to teachers who have valid South Carolina teacher certifications, currently reside and teach in the state or have a contract to begin teaching here within 60 days of closing on a home.&nbsp; Eligible teachers can get a 5.875 percent initial interest rate through the First Time Homebuyer Program.&nbsp; In addition, teachers who qualify based on income can take advantage of one of two down payment assistance loans.</p>
<p>Mortgage loan terms can be up to 30 years and are available to qualified buyers through any of the Authority&rsquo;s more than <a href="http://www.schousing.com/index.asp?n=227&amp;p=21&amp;s=319">200 participating lenders or brokers statewide</a>.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.schousing.com/library/Homeownership/MaxIncome_MaxSales.pdf">Maximum income limits</a>, based on median income per county, range from a low of $16,300 to a high of $73,800.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.schousing.com/library/Homeownership/MaxIncome_MaxSales.pdf">Maximum purchase price limits</a> for new construction as well as existing homes range from $180,144 to $284,050, also depending on county. The current rate is subject to change due to market conditions.&nbsp; These loans cannot be used for refinancing.</p>
<p>For more information on this limited offer, contact <a href="http://www.schousing.com/">South Carolina State Housing </a>at 1-800-432-5007 or (803) 896-9508.&nbsp; Hearing and/or speech-impaired individuals may use the Authority&rsquo;s TTY line (803) 896-8831.</p>
<p>The State Housing Finance and Development Authority is a self-supporting agency of state government and operates at no cost to taxpayers.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/20-Million-Homeownership-Initiative-Unveiled-for-South-Carolina-Teachers</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/20-Million-Homeownership-Initiative-Unveiled-for-South-Carolina-Teachers</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Just Listed - Summer Park, Ladson SC</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;<strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">157 Sweet Alyssum ~ Summer Park<br />Ladson, South Carolina</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Offered at $209,900</em></strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Gorgeous one-story home with full guest suite above garage. Very open floor plan with</span></span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">&nbsp;fabulous architectural details. Formal living room/office, formal dining room, plus a large great room with fire place that is open to the kitchen and casual dining area. Soaring, smooth ceilings, and neutral colors accent this wonderful floor plan. The fabulous en suite master bedroom includes separate soaking tub and shower, a huge walk-in closet, double vanities, and a beautiful tray ceiling. The master suite is split from other bedrooms--very private. Two additional bedrooms have generous closets and share a full hall bath. The guest suite over the garage includes a large bedroom, a full bath, and a generous closet. This is the 4th bedroom--great for guests, mother-in law suite, or teen retreat. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The stunning kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, solid surface counters, 42-inch cabinets, beautiful tile backsplash, and a convenient pantry. The lengthy bar/counter will accommodate several bar stools and the informal dining area is large. Fabulous wood floors extend from the foyer into the large formal dining room. Stylish ceiling fans extend throughout this home. A lovely screened back porch overlooks a custom patio and fenced yard. The community pool and playground are nearby and very convenient. Students attend the popular Dorchester District 2 schools. Minutes to historic, downtown Summerville, great shopping and dining. Easy access to CAFB, Bosch, Boeing, and interstate.</span></span></p>
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<p>Simply stunning, this large, one-owner home in popular Whitehall features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and lots of formal and informal living space. The living space on the first floor includes a huge great room with fireplace and built-in shelves open to an expansive kitchen and informal dining area. A custom sunroom provides additional informal living space. The formal rooms in the front half of the house greet visitors on either side of the two-story foyer and are suited for flexible uses. The dining room has beautiful French doors and a convenient butler's pantry provides extra storage space between the kitchen and dining room---perfect set-up for entertaining.</p>
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Hardwood floors extend throughout the formal rooms and foyer; ceramic tile is in kitchen, master bath, and sunroom. An arched entry invites you into the lovely master suite, complete with huge master bath and exterior door to deck. Upstairs, four large bedrooms also have alternative uses. One bedroom has its own full bath--perfect for a guest bedroom or mother-in-law suite. Another bedroom with French doors doubles nicely as a craft room, playroom, or study (no closet). Two large bedrooms at the end of the hall are near a full bath. Situated on a large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, this home offers lots of space, beautiful upgrades, and privacy. A custom deck overlooks a nice backyard and wooded buffer beyond. Mature landscaping provides a wonderful frame around this unique property. Only a few Grayland homes exist in Whitehall. Conveniently located near CAFB, Bosch, Boeing, and Dorchester District 2 schools, Whitehall offers a community pool, tennis, and playground. Financing incentives are available through SIRVA Mortgage.</div>
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<p>Simply stunning, this large, one-owner home in popular Whitehall features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and lots of formal and informal living space. The living space on the first floor includes a huge great room with fireplace and built-in shelves open to an expansive kitchen and informal dining area. A custom sunroom provides additional informal living space. The formal rooms in the front half of the house greet visitors on either side of the two-story foyer and are suited for flexible uses. The dining room has beautiful French doors and a convenient butler's pantry provides extra storage space between the kitchen and dining room---perfect set-up for entertaining. Hardwood floors extend throughout the formal rooms and foyer; ceramic tile is in kitchen, master bath, and sunroom. An arched entry invites you into the lovely master suite, complete with huge master bath and exterior door to deck. Upstairs, four large bedrooms also have alternative uses. One bedroom has its own full bath--perfect for a guest bedroom or mother-in-law suite. Another bedroom with French doors doubles nicely as a craft room, playroom, or study (no closet). Two large bedrooms at the end of the hall are near a full bath. Situated on a large lot at the end of a cul-de-sac, this home offers lots of space, beautiful upgrades, and privacy. A custom deck overlooks a nice backyard and wooded buffer beyond. Mature landscaping provides a wonderful frame around this unique property. Only a few Grayland homes exist in Whitehall. Conveniently located near CAFB, Bosch, Boeing, and Dorchester District 2 schools, Whitehall offers a community pool, tennis, and playground. Financing incentives are available through SIRVA Mortgage.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/5410-Cattells-Bluff-North-Charleston-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/5410-Cattells-Bluff-North-Charleston-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:18:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>157 Sweet Alyssum Dr, Ladson, SC 29456</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/157-Sweet-Alyssum-Dr-Ladson-South-Carolina/i/210335/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="157 Sweet Alyssum - Ladson, South Carolina" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Gorgeous one-story home with full guest suite above garage. Very open floor plan with fabulous architectural details. Formal living room/office, formal dining room, plus a large great room with fire place that is open to the kitchen and casual dining area. Soaring, smooth ceilings, and neutral colors accent this wonderful floor plan. The fabulous en suite master bedroom includes separate soaking tub and shower, a huge walk-in closet, double vanities, and a beautiful tray ceiling. The master suite is split from other bedrooms--very private. Two additional bedrooms have generous closets and share a full hall bath. The guest suite over the garage includes a large bedroom, a full bath, and a generous closet. This is the 4th bedroom--great for guests, mother-in law suite, or teen retreat. The stunning kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, solid surface counters, 42-inch cabinets, beautiful tile backsplash, and a convenient pantry. The lengthy bar/counter will accommodate several bar stools and the informal dining area is large. Fabulous wood floors extend from the foyer into the large formal dining room. Stylish ceiling fans extend throughout this home. A lovely screened back porch overlooks a custom patio and fenced yard. The community pool and playground are nearby and very convenient. Students attend the popular Dorchester District 2 schools. Minutes to historic, downtown Summerville, great shopping and dining. Easy access to CAFB, Bosch, Boeing, and interstate.</span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/157-Sweet-Alyssum-Dr-Ladson-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/157-Sweet-Alyssum-Dr-Ladson-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:15:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Snow in Charleston?</title><description><![CDATA[<p><em><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Magnolia Plantation - February 13, 2010</span></strong></em><img style="margin: 0px; float: left;" src="http://www.mulliganteam.com/agent_files/Magnolia%20Plantations%20-%20February%2013,%202010.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="213" /></p>
<p>This is not supposed to happen in Charleston, South Carolina. It was indeed a&nbsp;rare site&nbsp;- SNOW. The last time we saw any measurable snow in the Charleston area was 10 years ago.</p>
<p>It began coming down on Friday&nbsp;evening&nbsp;and continued throughout the night. By Saturday morning there was up to 8" of wet snow covering the ground.</p>
<p>Since snow is such a rarity in the Charleston area, snow plows and sand and salt trucks are nonexistent. The combination of snowy, icy roads and drivers unfamiliar with&nbsp;maneuvering in winter weather made venturing out a hazardous undertaking. There were over 80 car accidents in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties and countless other cars "parked" in the ditches.</p>
<p>The snow also knocked down trees and area powerlines leaving tens of thousands of people without power. By Saturday afternoon, the snow had melted, roadways were clear and most of the power had been restored.</p>
<p>It was fun while it lasted, but if it's another 10 years before a repeat performance I'll be perfectly content.</p>
<p>For more Charleston pictures visit <a href="http://www.michaelmulligan.com">www.michaelmulligan.com</a></p>
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<p>At the close of the January, there were 9,171 homes actively listed for sale with the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service, a 13% decrease from January of 2009, when there were 10,636 homes on the market.</p>
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<p>Preliminary data for Dorchester County shows 81 properties sold at a median price of $150,000 in January 2010 in Dorchester County.&nbsp; In January 2009, final numbers show 91 homes sold at a median price of $160,000.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.mulliganteam.com/agent_files/Dorchester%20Road%20Corridor.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more specific home sales data along the Dorchester Rd corridor which includes Whitehall, Coosaw Creek, Wescott Plantation and Cedar Grove.</p>
<p>If you have questions don't hesitate to give us a call - (843) 224-5747</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Charleston-Area-Residential-Real-Estate-Market-Continues-to-Show-Improvement</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Charleston-Area-Residential-Real-Estate-Market-Continues-to-Show-Improvement</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Legend Oaks Plantation</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/103-Sherry-Ct-Summerville-South-Carolina/i/208219/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>Style and character describe this beautiful home in Legend Oaks. The first floor master suite is luxurious and includes a beautifully updated master bath, a bay window for sitting area, and large walk-in closet. A formal dining room is large and connects to the kitchen through a butler's pantry--great figuration for entertaining. The 2-story family room is large, light-filled, and open to a great kitchen and informal dining area. An impressive fireplace, transom windows, and built in shelves accent this great living space. The kitchen has lots of counter space and updated flooring. Plentiful cabinets with pull out drawers are nicely arranged for excellent storage. The 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms and 2 loft areas--finished room over garage is the 4th bedroom and is well suited for multiple uses. This large home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac. The screened porch and wooded backyard offer a peaceful getaway amidst live oaks. This is a unique property in Dorchester District 2 schools. The Legend Oaks golf course, pool, and tennis courts are convenient and membership is optional. Downtown Charleston is a straight shot down scenic Hwy 61 past historic plantations; downtown Summerville is just a few minutes away.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/103-Sherry-Ct-Summerville-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/103-Sherry-Ct-Summerville-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:57:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Just Listed - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home for sale in Summerville, SC</title><description><![CDATA[<div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14pt; position: relative;">
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<div style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14pt; position: relative;">Lovely home in a&nbsp;27 hole golf course community,&nbsp;with a great floor plan and lots of upgrades. Hardwood floors extend throughout first floor. Kitchen has upgraded cabinets and solid surface counters. Appliances include built-in microwave and LG refrigerator--gorgeous, "no fingerprint" titanium finish. Bay windows, wainscotting, a gorgeous fireplace with marble surround, 2-inch blinds, smooth ceilings and recessed lighting are a few of the wonderful features in this home. All bedrooms and a large laundry room are upstairs. Half bath down is great for guests. Master bath includes ceramic tile flooring, separate tub and shower, and dual vanities. CAT5 wiring makes wireless networking easy; neutral colors and pristine condition will impress. Home backs to wooded buffer--very scenic from kitchen window. Screened porch overlooks large backyard. A security system and satellite tv are additional perks. The price is right and the neighborhood amenities are wonderful (pool, clubhouse with work-out room, showers, party room and game room). Boat/RV storage is available for a nominal fee. Location provides easy access to CAFB, Bosch, Cummins, Boeing, and many other employers. Students attend the acclaimed Dorchester District 2 schools. Shopping and golf are close by.</div>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br />Priced at $175,000</span></strong></p>
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<p>Lovely home with great floor plan and lots of upgrades. Hardwood floors extend throughout first floor. Kitchen has upgraded cabinets and solid surface counters. Stainless appliances include built-in microwave and LG refrigerator--gorgeous, "no fingerprint" titanium finish. Bay windows, wainscotting, a gorgeous fireplace with marble surround, 2-inch blinds, smooth ceilings and recessed lighting are a few of the wonderful features in this home. All bedrooms and a large laundry room are upstairs. Half bath down is great for guests. Master bath includes ceramic tile flooring, separate tub and shower, and dual vanities. CAT5 wiring makes wireless networking easy; neutral colors and pristine condition will impress. Home backs to wooded buffer--very scenic from kitchen window. Screened porch overlooks large backyard. A security system and satellite tv are additional perks. The price is right and the neighborhood amenities are wonderful (pool, clubhouse with work-out room, showers, party room and game room). Boat/RV storage is available for a nominal fee. Location provides easy access to CAFB, Bosch, Cummins, Boeing, and many other employers. Students attend the acclaimed Dorchester District 2 schools. Shopping and golf are close by.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/8939-S-Red-Maple-Cir-Summerville-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/8939-S-Red-Maple-Cir-Summerville-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:56:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summerville &amp; Charleston Real Estate Market - Year in Review</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What a year!</strong> I don&rsquo;t know about you, but I&rsquo;m sure glad 2009 is behind us. Even though &lsquo;09 was another very productive year for the Mulligan Team - the sagging economy has taken a toll on a lot of our friends and neighbors. Unemployment in South Carolina is one of the highest in the nation, the local real estate market has taken a beating, and the number of homes in foreclosures or offered for short sales continues to grow. But there may be some good news &ndash; the housing market and our local economy may have bottomed out in &rsquo;09 and hopefully will begin to rebound in 2010 &ndash; with the help of some new employers coming to town!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Good news.</strong> By now everyone has heard Boeing selected North Charleston for their new 787 Dreamliner production plant. The project is expected to have a major impact on our local economy to the tune of 3800 jobs and a $750 million initial investment which could reach $2 billion by 2017.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>It gets better.</strong> According to the Washington Alliance for a Competitive Economy Report published in April 2009, Boeing has a &ldquo;jobs multiplier&rdquo; of 3.96, which means each of the company&rsquo;s jobs will support nearly three additional jobs in the state. Once the Boeing plant is finished and the 3800 employees are in place, the state of South Carolina could see over 11,000 additional jobs - mostly in the Charleston area. &nbsp;The impact: &nbsp;in the next 2-5 years over 15,000 new jobs could be coming to the area.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>More good news. </strong>In November the U.S. Energy Department announced that North Charleston would become a test-bed for the world's largest offshore wind turbines. The facility, which will be located on the old Navy Base in North Charleston, could bring 10,000 &ndash; 20,000 jobs to South Carolina over the next 20 years.&nbsp; Economists predict the $98 million project could overshadow the economic impact of the Boeing plant.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The effect on the housing market.</strong>&nbsp; It&rsquo;s estimated that Boeing and the wind turbine facility could generate nearly 20,000 new jobs in the next 5 years &ndash; approximately 4000 per year. What we don&rsquo;t know; how many jobs will be filled with local hires vs. out of town workers? Either way, we should see a significant bump in home sales.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It&rsquo;s anticipated the starting income of new Boeing employees will be around $40K - $50K a year, and they will have a combined family income of around $100,000. Given these numbers, new employees will qualify for homes up to about $350K. Like other homebuyers, we expect value, schools, location and proximity to their place of employment will be key considerations in their housing selection.&nbsp; Given this criteria, the Dorchester Rd corridor (Ashley Phosphate to Trolley Rd), particularly Whitehall, Wescott Plantation and Bridges of Summerville should be prime candidates for Boeing employees. Activity above Trolley Road may be limited by traffic congestion until the Dorchester Road widening project is completed.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>How soon will we see an affect on the housing market?</strong> A question that seems to be on everyone&rsquo;s mind, &ldquo;How soon will the Boeing and wind turbine project affect our local housing market?&rdquo;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As of January 1, 2010 there were 107 homes for sale in MLS area 61, which encompasses the Dorchester Road corridor, Ladson and part of Summerville &ndash; which translates to about 6 &frac12; &nbsp;months of inventory. As a rule of thumb, when inventory levels are about 7-months it&rsquo;s considered a buyers market. Below 5-months of inventory is a sellers market, and between 5-7 is considered a balanced market. Currently we are at the upper end of a balanced market, but that will likely change as</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">we approach spring and the number of homes for sale increase.&nbsp; So, rather then an abrupt turn around in the market, we expect to see a gradual improvement in the market through the Spring an Summer, and then a more marked improvement in 2011 for homes priced between $200K - $350K. Upper end homes &ndash; home priced above $350K could continue to be a tough.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What to watch for in 2010.</span></strong></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rising interest rates.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">First time home buyer incentives.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Road construction and /infrastructure development.</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Marketing your home to out of town buyers.</strong> To capture the attention of out of town buyers it&rsquo;s extremely important sellers understand on-line marketing.&nbsp; The days of searching the classifieds of local newspaper, driving around neighborhoods looking for &ldquo;For Sale&rdquo; signs and Open Houses are gone. Outdated Real Estate Guides at the local supermarkets are worthless to a buyer in Seattle searching for a home in Charleston.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today&rsquo;s buyers are on-line.&nbsp; According to a survey of buyers and sellers by the National Association of Realtors, 80% of the people across the country who purchased a new home last year used the Internet while researching their purchase. This is especially important considering many of the Boeing employees relocating to Charleston may come from Seattle, Washington &ndash; one of the worlds most &ldquo;wired&rsquo; cities in the world.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today&rsquo;s buyers are shopping for their new home on-line from hundreds of miles away - in the comfort of their home. They narrow their choices based on what they see on-line. And when they arrive in Charleston they&rsquo;ll have a short list of properties they want to see. If your home didn&rsquo;t capture their attention on-line, it&rsquo;s unlikely it&rsquo;s going to get shown.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">A quick search on Realtor.com for homes for sale in Summerville returned 1369 listings, North Charleston returned 884 homes for sale, and in the 29420 zip code there were 344 listings. Does the phrase &ldquo;small fish in a big pond&rdquo; come to mind? So how do you make your home stand out on-line?&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Buyers rated photographs as the single most useful tool in their search. The photos buyers see online are often the first, and sometimes the only, chance you may have to make a good impression. If the photos look shoddy or unprofessional, buyers are going to click to the next home.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>The Mulligan Team Advantage: </strong>Homes listed by the Mulligan Team are all optimized to be displayed on-line to stand out from the rest: We provide</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Distribution to over 700 websites, accessible worldwide. Listings enhanced as a <strong><em>&ldquo;Featured Homes&rdquo;</em></strong> on Realtor.com with 5 to 6 million unique visits monthly.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hi-res, full screen Virtual Tours to highlight the unique features of your home to make it stand out from the rest</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Premium website, mulliganteam.com, optimize specifically using the latest web technology for search engines </span>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Final thoughts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>We hope this information is useful to you as you make plans for 2010. If your plans include a move, let us know. It is our privilege to help you with all your real estate needs.</span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Summerville-Charleston-Real-Estate-Market-Year-in-Review</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Summerville-Charleston-Real-Estate-Market-Year-in-Review</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charleston ranked third best holiday destination, in the world</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Away.com has dubbed Charleston the third best place for holiday travelers to visit, in the world!</p>
<p>With Germany at number nine and San Francisco at number one, locations ranged across the board, with our little Holy City perched nicely at number three.</p>
<p>Away calls Charlston "a jewel-like historic district", and mentions the Festival of Lights, horse-drawn (well, downtown they're actually mules, but they look like horses) carriage rides, and spiritual concerts as some of the reasons to spend the holidays in Charleston.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Check out their website to see who else made the list and, what else Away had to say about our historic city.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Charleston-ranked-third-best-holiday-destination-in-the-world</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Charleston-ranked-third-best-holiday-destination-in-the-world</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>4 Bedroom / 2 Bath Home Just Listed in Whitehall - North Charleston, SC</title><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">5408 Red Tip Ln</span><br /><span style="font-size: 10pt;">$208,500&nbsp;</span></strong></span>&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span class="Apple" style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; border-collapse: separate; font: medium 'Times New Roman'; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><span class="Apple" style="font-family: monospace; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 13px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">The split floor plan design features a large master bedroom and spacious office/study on one side of the great room and the secondary bedrooms and FROG on the other side&mdash;great for privacy. The office/ study has a lovely bay window and provides access via either the foyer or from the master bedroom. This home overlooks a large pond and provides private views of majestic oaks, all types of birds, and other wildlife from the extended patio. Red Tip Lane ends in a cul-de-sac for minimal traffic. Dorchester District 2 schools are nearby as is great shopping, dining, golf, and services.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="Apple" style="widows: 2; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; border-collapse: separate; font: medium 'Times New Roman'; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><span class="Apple" style="font-family: monospace; white-space: pre-wrap; font-size: 13px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;">Call Julie Mulligan, (843)224-5747 or visit <a href="http://www.MulliganTeam.com">www.MulliganTeam.com</a> for more information.</span></span></p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/4-Bedroom-2-Bath-Home-Just-Listed-in-Whitehall-North-Charleston-SC</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/4-Bedroom-2-Bath-Home-Just-Listed-in-Whitehall-North-Charleston-SC</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Ways To Improve Your Home's Sellability</title><description><![CDATA[<p>If you're planning to put your home on the market this spring, here are some great tips from the front page of Yahoo News <span class="Apple" style="text-align: center; widows: 2; text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; border-collapse: separate; font: medium 'Times New Roman'; white-space: normal; orphans: 2; letter-spacing: normal; color: #000000; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><span class="Apple" style="text-align: left; font-family: verdana; color: #333333; font-size: 11px;">By Tisa Silver, Investopedia.com</span></span></p>
<p>In this economy, houses aren't selling like they used to. However, there are some ways to improve the chances of selling your house. If you have a house on the market, or are considering it, read on for seven tips that will make it easier to <a href="http://www.charlestonhomevalues.com/">sell your house</a> and make a smooth transition from one owner to the next.</p>
<p><strong>1. Maintain Neutrality</strong></p>
<p>This policy has worked for Switzerland, and it can also work in real estate. Customizing your home is great if you plan to stay there, but extreme colors and themed rooms can scare off potential <a href="http://www.mulliganteam.com/">homebuyers.</a> If you have customized every room with extremely bright or dark colored paint, wallpaper or wall fixtures, you may want to consider toning it down a bit. Using neutral colors on the walls can help prospective buyers create their own vision for the house, and will also leave them with less work to undo if they buy the house.</p>
<p><strong>2. Less Is More</strong></p>
<p>Even though you have not moved out yet, removing some of your furniture can help the house move off the market. If you take pictures for your listing, having less furniture can help the home appear more spacious. When potential homebuyers arrive, having less furniture can also provide clear walkways.</p>
<p><strong>3. That New House Smell</strong></p>
<p>Honestly, the new house smell isn't always the most pleasant, but at least it is new. In preparing to show your home, you should avoid strong smells. To avoid odors, make sure to take out the trash and clean the refrigerator regularly. It is also good to be mindful of what you cook in the days leading up to a showing since certain foods have strong scents. If you have pets, keep an eye on the litter box. Any smell that is too strong could send potential homebuyers running out the door.</p>
<p><strong>4. Pay Attention to the Details</strong></p>
<p>It is not a good idea to make major renovations when you are ready to sell your home because you may not recoup your investment. If you never got around to starting or completing that total kitchen or bathroom makeover, then you can make some small, inexpensive changes to spruce things up. Replacing the hardware on cabinets is a quick way to improve the appearance of older looking fixtures. Upgrading small items such as light switch and outlet covers can also add a nice touch.</p>
<p><strong>5. Maximize Your "Curb Appeal"</strong></p>
<p>The front of your home is the first thing prospective home-buyers will see, so keeping it presentable is a must. If there is a yard, keep the grass to a reasonable height and if there are trees, be sure to keep the branches under control. The path to your front door should be a clear and welcoming one, not an obstacle course!</p>
<p><strong>6. Don't Get Too Personal</strong></p>
<p>Upon entering your house, everyone will know it is lived in, but they do not need to see all the evidence. Get rid of excess clutter such as newspapers, magazines, and mail. Be sure to put away your laundry and shoes. It may also be a good idea to put away some other personal belongings like pictures on the refrigerator or mantle. For you, the pictures may make a house a home or display your personal touch. For the new homeowner, it may appear too personal.</p>
<p><strong>7. Take Care of Repairs</strong></p>
<p>Waiting to make repairs until after you find a buyer can be tricky. Depending on the nature of the repairs, you may not be able to find a buyer. Depending on how fast the buyer wants to close on the house, you may not have enough time to make the repairs. Save yourself some time and potential trouble, by making repairs before you list your home. The repairs will have to be made anyway, so it is better to get them out of the way sooner rather than later.</p>
<p><strong>Ready to get your home listed? Call Julie Mulligan - (843) 224-5747</strong></p>
<p>The Mulligan Team<br />Carolina One &ndash;The official relocation company for Boeing employees</p>
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<p>Specializing in Summerville, North Charleston, Ladson and Goose Creek. - Military Relocations &amp; Boeing Relocations.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><span style="font-style: normal; font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;; clear: left; font-weight: normal; language: EN; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Gorgeous 4 bedroom home in mint condition in popular <a href="http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Community-Spotlight-Whitehall" target="_blank">Whitehall</a>. Four years young, this house shines! Front and back porches provide scenic places to relax and enjoy the view of live oaks and spectacular sunsets. On the first floor, new ceramic tile extends through the foyer and into the kitchen, powder room, and pantry. The beautiful screened porch includes matching tile--stunning! A large custom patio adds further appeal to a beautiful, fully-fenced and professionally landscaped yard. This traditional floor plan offers a large family room with fireplace, a formal dining area with crown molding and a spacious kitchen. On the second floor, four bedrooms each have generous closets and the nearby laundry room is very convenient. (FROG with closet is 4th bedroom). The home has been freshly painted in charming neutral colors. The recent addition of new light fixtures, fans, and gutters leaves nothing for the next owner to do except move in and enjoy the peaceful location at the end of a cul-de-sac. All appliances can convey with a full-price offer-the beautiful refrigerator is barely out of the box! This home is priced under its appraised value. Whitehall is a great neighborhood near Charleston AFB. Golf, shopping, dining, banking and other services are nearby. The next owner will appreciate proximity to the airport, the&nbsp;new&nbsp;Boeing plant&nbsp;and the interstate. Dorchester District II Schools plus swimming pool, tennis courts, and playground enhance the appeal of this popular, established neighborhood.</span></span></p>
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<p>Beautifully open one story home in popular Whitehall at a great price!! This one-owner home offers wonderful features including a large great room with vaulted ceiling and wood-burning fireplace; a distinctive formal dining area with custom moldings and column;&nbsp; and a great kitchen with gas stove, pantry, breakfast nook and counter bar overlooking the fabulous great room.&nbsp; The split floor plan design features a large master bedroom and spacious office/study on one side of the great room and the secondary bedrooms and FROG on the other side-great for privacy.&nbsp; The office/ study has a lovely bay window and provides access via either the foyer or from the master bedroom.&nbsp; This home overlooks a large pond and provides private views of majestic oaks, all types of birds, and other wildlife from the extended patio.&nbsp; Red Tip Lane ends in a cul-de-sac for minimal traffic.&nbsp; Dorchester District 2 schools are nearby as is great shopping, dining, golf, and services.&nbsp; Conveniently located in Dorchester County, residents enjoy a short drive to the airport, Charleston Air Force Base, the&nbsp;new&nbsp;Boeing plant&nbsp;and the interstate.&nbsp; Home available for occupancy in January.</p>
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<p>Photos by Michael Mulligan</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/The-Battle-of-Secessionville</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/The-Battle-of-Secessionville</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Whitehall</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/8673-Hickory-Creek-North-Charleston-South-Carolina/i/195787/0/t?pid=" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p><a style="color: #0967ad; text-decoration: none;" href="http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2060086" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.visualtour.com/images/2009/clickforvt.png" border="0" alt="" /></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Gorgeous 4 bedroom home in mint condition in popular Whitehall. Four years young, this house shines! Front and back porches provide scenic places to relax and enjoy the view of live oaks and spectacular sunsets. On the first floor, new ceramic tile extends through the foyer and into the kitchen, powder room, and pantry. The beautiful screened porch includes matching tile--stunning! A large custom patio adds further appeal to a beautiful, fully-fenced and professionally landscaped yard. This traditional floor plan offers a large family room with fireplace, a formal dining area with crown molding and a spacious kitchen overlooks the scenic backyard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>On the second floor, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>four bedrooms each have generous closets and the nearby laundry room is very convenient. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>(FROG with closet is 4th bedroom). The home has been freshly painted in charming neutral colors. The recent addition of new light fixtures, fans, and gutters leaves nothing for the next owner to do except move in and enjoy the peaceful location at the end of a cul-de-sac. All appliances can convey with a full-price offer&mdash;the beautiful refrigerator is barely out of the box! This home is priced under its appraised value--when you visit, you'll see why. Whitehall is a great neighborhood near CAFB. Golf, shopping, dining, banking and other services are nearby. The next owner will appreciate proximity to the airport and interstate. Dorchester District 2 schools plus swimming pool, tennis courts, and playground enhance the appeal of this popular, established neighborhood<span style="font-size: 7.5pt;">.</span></p>
</p>]]></description><link>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/8673-Hickory-Creek-North-Charleston-South-Carolina</link><guid>http://www.mulliganteam.com/property/8673-Hickory-Creek-North-Charleston-South-Carolina</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:57:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charleston &amp; Summerville, SC Real Estate Update</title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Verdana;">It's hard to believe we're only a couple weeks away from Thanksgiving ...and what a year it's been! Despite the rocky economy, 2009 has been another very productive year for the Mulligan Team - both personally and professionally, but still, from a real estate perspective we're ready to put 2009 in the books and move onto 2010.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">There hasn't been a lot of good news about the housing lately, but for buyers, this may be an opportunity of a lifetime. Interest rates are the lowest we've seen in decades; home prices are at rock bottom; and the <a href="http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/More-Information-about-the-Homebuyer-Tax-Credit" target="_blank">$8000 first-time home buyer's tax credit</a> is a huge perk for those who qualify.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">If you're a seller, your perspective might be a little different: Prices are down, there are more homes on the market then there are buyers, and the buyers who are in the market are bargaining hard for everything they can get.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">But it could be worse, much worse. Detroit, Miami, Las Vegas and Phoenix - their housing market is just taking a beating, and there's no relief in site. Closer to home, we only have to look at some of our neighboring communities. While some neighborhoods, like <a href="http://www.mulliganteam.com/whitehall" target="_blank">Whitehall</a>, are doing reasonably well, others have seen property values plummet - foreclosures and short sales are abundant.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">But their may be light in the tunnel - <a href="http://www.mulliganteam.com/Blog/Boeing-Lands-in-Charleston" target="_blank">Boeing's</a> selection of North Charleston for their new <a href="http://www.boeing.com/commercial/787family/" target="_blank">787 Dreamliner </a>production plant will likely have a huge impact on our local economy over the next 7-10 years - to the tune of 3800 jobs and a $750 million investment. And this may be just be the tip of the iceberg according to some leading economists - the economic impact could reach $2 billion annually by 2017 - that's huge! &nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">A question that seems to be on everyone's mind, "how and when will the Boeing move affect our local housing market?" It's unclear as to how soon we'll see the affect. According to Tim Coyle, the VP of Boeing Charleston, many of the Boeing jobs will be filled with local workers -workers who already live in the Charleston area. However they will need to bring in some Boeing employees from outside to get off the ground - we just don't know when and how many will be transferring yet. Fortunately, as this information becomes available we'll have the<span>&nbsp;</span><em><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana">inside scoop</span></strong></em><span>&nbsp;</span>- Carolina One Real Estate, our parent company, has been selected to handle the relocation of all Boeings employees.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">To capture the attention of out of town buyers it's extremely important sellers understand on-line marketing.&nbsp; The days of searching the "Homes for Sale" section of the local newspaper are gone, as are driving around neighborhoods looking for "For Sale" signs and Open Houses. Out dated Real Estate Guides at the local supermarkets are worthless to a buyer in Seattle searching for a home in Charleston.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">Today's buyers are on-line.&nbsp; According to a survey of buyers and sellers by the National Association of Realtors, 80% of the people across the country who purchased a new home last year used the Internet while researching their purchase. This is especially important considering many of the Boeing employees relocating to Charleston will come from<span>&nbsp;</span><em><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana">Seattle, Washington</span></strong></em><span><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></span><em><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana">-</span></strong></em><span><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></span><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family:Verdana">one of the worlds most "wired' cities</span></span></strong></em><em><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana">.</span></strong></em></span></p>
<p style="text-align:center" align="center"><em><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy">"</span></strong></span><strong></strong></em><span><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:mceinline;color:navy">Web appeal" - <span style="mso-spacerun:yes">&nbsp;</span>the new "Curb Appeal</span></strong></span><strong></strong><em><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:navy"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">"</span></span></strong></em></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">Today's buyers are shopping for their new home on-line from hundreds of miles away - from the comfort of their home. They will narrow their choices based on what they see on-line. And when they arrive in Charleston they'll be armed with a short list of properties they want to see. If your home didn't capture their attention on-line, it's unlikely it's going to get shown.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">A quick search on Realtor.com for homes for sale in Summerville returned 1369 listings, North Charleston returned 884 homes for sale, and in just the 29420 zip code there were 344 listings. Does phrase "small fish in a big pond" come to mind? So how do you make your home stand out on-line?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black">Buyers rated photographs as the single most useful tool in their search. The photos buyers see online are often the first, and sometimes the only, chance they may get to make a good impression. If the photos look shoddy or unprofessional, buyers are going to find your property unappealing., which is why<span>&nbsp;</span><em><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana">all properties listed by the Mulligan Team are professionally photographed - inside and out.</span></strong></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;color:black"><br /> <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">What makes us so successful?</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;color:black">Making your home stand out from the rest is what the Mulligan Team excels at!</span></strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:      auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:      10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">You listing are distributed to over <strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal">700 websites</strong>, accessible      worldwide, along with a detailed description of your property.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:      auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:      10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">We create hi-res, full screen Virtual Tours to      highlight the unique features of your home to make it stand out from the      rest</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:      auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-size:      10.0pt;font-family:Verdana">Visit Realtor.com and the agent's website to      see how you listing will be presented potential buyers on line.</span></li>
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<li>$750 million+ in direct investments from Boeing</li>
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