Here are some deals on the islands-click thumbnails to view:

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MSN recently included Charleston on it’s list of the top five real estate markets for 2010. 

Check out the article here:

http://realestate.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=23191526&GTI=35000

As we see the devastation and the horrible conditions in Haiti after last week’s earthquake, many of us wonder how we can help.  There are reputable charities that have made it easy to donate to the cause.  The citizens of Haiti need help now, and will continue to need assistance for months ahead.

I am proud to say that our company, Carolina One, has purchased a Basic Disaster Response Unit, through Water Missions International.  This solar powered system can purify 23,000 liters of water every ten hours.  After immediate need, the system will be transferred to a school, hospital, or somewhere where clean safe water is needed.  It can provide water for 5000 people per day.

If you would like to donate to the earthquake victims, here are some charities that have online donation capability, or you can even text and have it charged to your cell phone bill:

www.watermissions.org
or to donate $10 and have it charged to your next cell phone bill, text WMI to 85944 (confirm “yes”)
 
www.redcross.org
or to donate $10 and have it charged to your next cell phone bill, text Haiti to 90999
 
www.clintonbushhaitifund.org
or to donate $10 and have it charged to your next cell phone bill, text Quake to 20222
 
www.unicefusa.org

There are some outstanding condo deals right now. Click thumbnail to view:

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Well, today it’s rainy and cold- about 39 degrees right now….so much for global warming?! The kids were disappointed that we didn’t actually get snow so that school would be canceled.  And yes, for those of you from snowy climates, schools close if there is only an inch of snow.  People don’t know how to drive in snowy, icy conditions.

It’s a great time for oyster roasts- There’s one tomorrow 2-5 pm, sponsored by the Charleston Museum (722-2996). 

The SC Stingrays play tonight at 7:35- visit stingrayshockey.com

On Saturday and Sunday (9th and 10th), the Wizard of Oz musical is being performed at the North Charleston Convention Center. visit coliseumpac.com for tickets.

It’s also a great time to look at houses- if you’re in the market to buy a home, there’s a lot of inventory and interest rates are still low, AND there are some great deals to be had. We still have short sales and foreclosures.   Visit the MLS, choose the ones that you would like to see, then call your favorite realtor to schedule appointments. 

If you need a list of short sales or foreclosures, please call me or email.

Have a great weekend!!!