Call me to find out more. Or if you need a list of some of the “best deals” in the Charleston area, I’ll be happy to send them to you!

Linda Gordon (843)324-3476 lgordon@carolinaone.com

There are over 10,000 properties on the market in the Tri County area, so if you need help in finding an investment, please contact me. I also have a list of the best priced properties, so give me a call at (843)324-3476!

Buyers are looking for good deals- this list is the place to find them!!!!  This current list is only for single family homes, and all price ranges are included, as well as all areas in the Charleston Trident MLS.  Our company is the only one with this list, so if you’re thinking of buying a home, CALL ME! 

This list can also help sellers price their homes properly.  If you haven’t made “the list”, then you may want to make a price adjustment so that your home will be included.

Call me to get the list of the best property deals in Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Mt. Pleasant, or anywhere in the Charleston area!

Now is the time for first-time to step up. Here are some things to consider:

• Prices have always softened in the winter. As temperatures fall, bargain hunters will have bigger then usual opportunities.
• New homes likely to become scarce. Ian Shepherdson, chief United States economist for the research firm High Frequency Economics, said he believes that a steep drop-off in inventory of new homes is coming soon, thanks to a rapid decrease in home builder activity.
• Location. Location. Location. Buying the best-priced house in a really good neighborhood is still smart.
• Will values go up? You may have to live in a house for 10 years, but over time, buyers will almost certainly make money.

Source: The New York Times, Ron Lieber (12/05/2008)

Charleston

Why Go: – Pecans roasting on the fire instead of chestnuts.
- Eggnog laced with bourbon.
- Choirs singing spirituals at Drayton Hall plantation.

Where to Stay: The 21-room Wentworth Mansion (doubles from $385) dresses in subdued Victorian finery for the holidays with magnolia wreaths, old-world Santas, and two grand Christmas trees in the foyer. Every room has its own fireplace. On your pillow at turndown: chocolate truffles.

Holiday Dinner: At Peninsula Grill (dinner for two $110), chef Robert Carter puts a radical spin on such low-country favorites as black-eyed pea, smoky tomato and okra soup with crawfish and sweet onion hash, and rack of New Zealand lamb with coconut-mint pesto.

Stocking Stuffer: Sweet grass is gathered from low-country marshes and then woven into baskets, bracelets, pins, barrettes, and earrings by traditional weavers at Vera Manigault’s Family stand on Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant.

—Shane Mitchell

Courtesy of Charleston Area CVB/www.charlestoncvb.com

To view the full article from Travel and Leisure, click here: http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/10-great-places-to-spend-christmas

Call me for information on this fabulous property!

Linda Gordon (843)324-3476 lgordon@carolinaone.com

30 Year fixed as low as 5.25%

80%LTV, Credit Score of 700+

Find the loan that’s right for you!  I suggest calling Jen Morris of Daniel Island Mortgage for your mortgage in the Charleston area- (843)367-3162

Call me to find the right home- Linda Gordon (843)324-3476 lgordon@carolinaone.com

Designers at Beazer Homes are eliminating long hallways to open up plans. They also are scaling back master bedrooms.

“We found some masters were getting deeper, so the distance from the end of the bed to the dresser across from it was often more than five feet–a no man’s land. Instead, we’re tightening it up and putting that [square footage] somewhere else,” says Kent Goff, Beazer’s vice president of planning and design.

Preferred floor plans include a flexible space that can be attached to master to be used as either another bedroom or an office.

“[People] are looking for spaces that can be used in a couple of ways, depending on how they live their lives,” Goff says. “It’s all about usable, functional space, not just bigger rooms anymore.”

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (11/29/2008)

Good usage of space and flexibility can be very important to a homeowner.  I’ve got two great suggestions for you on Isle of Palms:  First, a beautifully renovated ranch with incredible curb appeal, thanks to the well maintained yard and live oaks shading the property.  Just two blocks from the beach, 3607 Hartnett Blvd is bright and sunny with skylights, hardwood floors and a great kitchen.  THE PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED to $749,000!!!    Next take a look at 2 Forest Trail Court 2- Priced at $825,000, this home sits on almost half an acre, on a cul de sac, with renovations throughout including granite countertops, new lighting and new appliances.

 3607 Hartnett Blvd

  2 Forest Trail Court II

Want more details on either of these homes? Please call me directly at (843)324-3476 or email lgordon@carolinaone.com.   With long term rates dipping below 6%, now is a great time to buy on Isle of Palms!

This home was started pre-Hurricane Hugo, in 1989.  The pilings and foundation were in place, as well as the basic structure.  When Hugo came through, there was flooding, etc, but the house stood intact!  The builder didn’t complete the home, but advertised it for sale “as is”- The first buyer was a builder himself,  so he took over and completed the home in 1992.  Marble tile was used in the entry and in both bathrooms downstairs.  He found some unique items from an old Pennsylvania farmhouse, and used them inside- a huge wooden mantle, probably six inches thick…. an antique front door with iron and leaded glass….antique stained glass doors on both bathrooms downstairs.   He also created a lovely oyster shell chimney wall,  in the same manner that the driveway was done.  To add a little local flair, the fireplace hearth is old Charleston brick.    This home is deceiving because it looks like a “Lowcountry traditional” on the outside, yet it evokes the feeling of a mountain cabin when you go inside, with the warmth of pecky cypress trim which is used throughout.   

It was sold in 1995 to the current owners- the property is for sale, and has been carefully maintained since 1995.  Painting inside and out was completed in 2007, with the addition of granite countertops, new appliances and lighting. It’s move in ready- you can sit on the screened porch and enjoy the sounds of the ocean!

Please call if I can offer further info or to schedule a showing- Linda Gordon (843)324-3476 lgordon@carolinaone.com

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