About Beaufort County, SC

There is no way I could have known that the almost empty lot I was looking at one year ago would have changed my career. I was simply hoping NOT to disappoint the two gentleman who asked for my help. Late January of last year I met with Scott Dennis (NBM Builders) and Trey Ambrose (Proslab) who together formed Carolina Village LLC.

Although I was well aware of both of them, they knew very little about me. What they did know was that I had a loyal client base that supported me in just about any venture I chose.

Their goal was simple; they wanted to move a development that had simply become stagnant and bare.

I was just crazy enough to think I would be the one to do it.

I knew of the impeccable reputation of Scott Dennis and the NBM crew. I knew of the dogged determination of Trey Ambrose. I knew I was ready for a challenge.

So with only a brief meeting, a relationship was formed. I had absolutely no choice but to do what I said I would do. Incredibly intimidated and slightly overwhelmed, Carolina Village became my project.

I spent hours upon hours researching sales, viewing homes, rearranging floor plans, and most importantly speaking with my clients. The feedback from past buyers was invaluable.

NBM Builders gave me the freedom and the support to offer buyers a home that I felt certain would meet the needs of a forgotten population. Trey Ambrose was always available to answer questions, offer solutions, and remind me of the promise I had made. Not always the most agreeable three minds(oh the stories!!!), but we were able to focus on the big picture.

Now, with only 5 homes away from completion, we were featured in the Real Estate section of our local paper. The headline "Beat the Economy". I didn't pay for the front page ad, I didn't even ask for the feature. We were chosen along with two other communities in all of Beaufort County, the only one chosen in our town.

I had no idea we would complete this project in three years, much less a year and a half. I am extremely proud, glowing, kinda giddy to be exact. I have gained valuable experience, extremely happy buyers, and builders that feel more like family than just two men asking for help.

It really is true. Anything is possible if you believe it can be done.

First, I love the drive from Bluffton to Lady's Island. As you ride through along RT 802 you see there is a lot going on--roads being widened and new housing being constructed. As you cross the bridge on to Lady's Island, you'll see more of the same--but it's a different world. There aren't as many transplants from the Northeast here. Most of the people here have lived in the area all of their lives. There are also many Military families who call Lady's Island home.

I was fortunate to meet one such family and was invited into their home. The Gross family lives at 21 Telfair Dr in the Telfair subdivision. Husband Gary is a Master Sergeant and serves at MCAS. He is married to Sheila. They have two children.

The Telfair neighborhood is ideal for families. It is unique in that it is one of the few neighborhoods that are established--with fairly new homes, that are close toLady's Island schools. For those who are in the military, it's a short drive to Marine Corps Air Station, The Beaufort Naval Hospital and Parris Island, SC

Let's start from the outside of the home. There's a huge backyard with plantings that dot the perimeter of a privacy fence which circles the yard. A trampoline and an above ground pool sits off to the left side of the yard and a "man shed" that is out of the way on the right side of houses all of Gary's lawn gear and his tools.

As to the inside of the home--it is warm and inviting and open. I love this house! Mr. and Mrs. Gross created a wonderful video--I am impressed at their creativity and initiative--and Mrs. Gross would make a fantastic real estate agent!

So, if you want a great home in a wonderful, family oriented neighborhood, I'd be honored to introduce you to Sheila and Gary.

Property is offered at $269900

It was a good way to end the real estate year.

Beaufort, SC home sellers enjoyed a surge in the final quarter of 2009, as the Beaufort real estate market posted its best quarter since 2006. The strong finish gave needed momentum going into 2010, as sellers and Realtors finished off what had been a disappointing year, according to Beaufort Multiple Listing Service (MLS) stats.

There were 214 home sales logged between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, the same number of home transactions as 2006, according to MLS stats.

Within these quarterly figures were other signs of encouragement. 2009 posted the best November (75 units) and December (73 units) sales figures since 2005, the last year in Beaufort which saw a combination of both rising prices and robust unit figures.

Perhaps driving these figures were a continuation of price depreciation, a result of increasing numbers of short sales and foreclosures. The medial sales price in 2009 was $185,000, versus $226,800 in 2006, the first year of Beaufort's real estate slowdown.

Was 2009 the bottom of the market? Only time will tell, but 790 homes sold for the entire year was only about 1 percent (8 homes) off from the 798 sold in 2008.

Because of the change in the credit markets, the way Beaufort buyers have purchased homes has been turned on its head.

In 2006, Beaufort was very much a conventional loan market, with 83 percent of all home purchases done this way. By 2009, however, only 47 percent of purchases were made via conventional loans.

At the same time, there has been an extreme boost to the number of cash sales, VA loans, and FHA purchases.

Cash sales doubled between 2006 and 2009, jumping from 10 percent to 20 percent. VA loans quadrupled during this same time period, increasing from 5 percent in 2006, to 19 percent in 2009.

As banks have buckled down on lending policies, these other forms of finanincing have become very attractive to buyers.

FHA, a loan type which allows buyers to borrow as much as 97 percent of the loan amount, represented less than one half of one percent in 2006, but by the end of 2009 represented 8 percent of all loans. I can't even do the math on that increase.

I must admit, being a retro pin up queen is a bit tiring. I didn't realize hosting an all female party would be more physically demanding than running a three mile dash. But oh is it so much more fun! Last night I hosted a client appreciation event at our top local spa, Aqua Med Spa.

There was a very specific reason for the location, the theme, and the female only restriction.

Many of my clients are brand new to the area. They suffer from Newcomers-itus, a most paralyzing condition for social women! At a closing a few weeks ago, one of my clients asked me where she could get her hair styled.

I didn't realize just how often that question had been coming up. After all we are women, no matter where we are, what house we buy, or how long we are in the area.

So, the idea was born. I enlisted the help of the experts, Aqua Med Spa. Each lady got her hair styled, was given individualized make up advice and application, as well as was treated like royalty by a professional photographer, who constantly reminded all of my lovely ladies just how beautiful they are!

Maybe it was the champagne, could have been the delectable customized cookies, or possibly the comfort level of women who so desperately needed the company of other women.

What ever the need, it was obviously met. Women, who upon entering, knew no one; left with a whole new set of friends and a fabulous hair do!

The whole evening was permeated with giggles, reassurance, and exchanging of contact information. Women who had never met, cheered each other on in front of the camera. The staff, not only gained new clients, but most likely gained a few new friends as well.

As Realtors, we see so many come and go and go and go and go.... We can often forget that they require more than just a new address. Take time to stop and listen to the needs of your clients. It may be something so simple yet so important.

Take your client appreciation to another level. Help them feel more comfortable in their new enviroment! It is a just as much a gift for you as it is for them!

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