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Update on Charleston’s Foreclosure Market

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Tuesday I attended the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors Mid-Year Market Update to get a sense of how the economy and real estate market are doing from the expert standpoint.  While we had three different speakers, the information that most … Continue reading →

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Update on Charleston Peninsula Homes for Auction – February/March

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Update 6/16 203 Fishburne has dropped its price to $79,890 from $112,500 and it is still sitting there. 39 N. Enston came back on the market 4/18 for $96,000 and has now dropped the price to $82,900. 55 Carolina sold … Continue reading →

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RealtyTrac – It just ain’t right

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Why RealtyTrac is wrong and what you can do about it in Charleston, SC Continue reading →

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Is this the real reason foreclosures have slowed down?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

If you read my blog regularly, you know I have commented that there haven’t been as many foreclosures in Charleston (or even homes in pre-foreclosure) in the past three-six months as there were the prior six months.  I’ve speculated about … Continue reading →

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Why Waiting for a Price Decrease Could Cost You the Big Bucks $$$

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Lorcan Lucey, one of my favorite mortgage brokers in Charleston sends out a monthly rate update newsletter. His most recent one tells a tale about why waiting for a price decrease on a house you love could cost you the big bucks over the long run. Continue reading →

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The ugly truth about selling your house in 'this' market.

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

1. Your stuff is great, but it’s ugly. Please don’t be offended.  We’ve all got beautiful things collected over the years and comfortable furniture that we would never get rid of, but buyers do NOT want to see it.  They … Continue reading →

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Update on Bank-Owned Properties in Charleston

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

It’s been awhile since I last wrote in this series, but in reviewing my August post, I saw that it was in need of some updates!  So here’s what has happened to the ones I talked about then. 3 Sutherland … Continue reading →

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Update on Bank-Owned Properties in Charleston

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

An update on bank-owned homes in Charleston, SC – including foreclosure auctions and sales. Continue reading →

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Ashley River Lot at 34 Lockwood Blvd Coming Up for Auction 5/18

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

If you have ever driven into Charleston via Lockwood Blvd, you might notice an empty lot on your right with a sign saying something like “Indigo Condominiums Coming Soon!”  Well, they are not.  The lot at 34 Lockwood Blvd was … Continue reading →

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Update: Charleston Peninsula Auctions & Bank-Owned Homes

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Kristin B. Walker

Update 2/25: – 30 Montagu St is under contract.  This one took a bit longer than the others – about 9 weeks, which is still faster than your average sale. SOLD 4/09 for $900,000 As you all know, I follow … Continue reading →

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