“World's Most Complete Neighborpedia”
Explore:   What's happening in your neck of the woods?

Cal Griffin

Edisto Beach Real Estate-Buck's Pizza Offshore Challenge

03-20-10
Cal Griffin

Buck's Pizza on Edisto Beach will be hosting a Offshore Challenge on May 22, 2010. The Captains meeting will be held in the Buck's Pizza parking lot on May 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm. Details are listed below:

Buck's Pizza Offshore Challenge


Scoring will be based on the combined weight of two (2) fish (Dolphin, Wahoo or Tuna)

May, 22, 2010 - Lines in at 7am
Scales Open at 4:00pm and close at 6:00pm

Awards will be handed out asap after 6:00pm

Captain's meeting will be on Friday May 21 at 7:30pm, 2010 at the Buck's Pizza located at 114-A Jungle Road, Edisto Beach, SC. Food and drink will be available. Shirts will be available as well. Entry fee will secure boat two tournament shirts.

This is a "No" Check out tournament with no boundaries, the only requirment is you have to make it to the Edisto Marina and check-in with the Tournament Director by 6pm in order to weigh your fish.

Official time will be GPS time.

Entry Fee is $300.00 per boat (please bring cash)
Cash prizes are awarded to the top five winning boats


Registration starts at 4:00pm May 21 at Bucks Pizza and ends at 7:30pm.

1st place paying over $5000.00 (based on 50 paid entries)

Four Calcutta's available:

Big Dolphin - $100, pays 3 places (50/30/20)
Big Wahoo - $100, pays 3 places (50/30/20)
Big Tuna - $100, pays 3 places (50/30/20)
Female Angler - $50, pays 3 places (50/30/20)

Early registration is available up to May 19, 2010 by calling Darrin Moore at 803-622-7009, however it will cost an additional $25.00 if secured by credit card.

Any questions, please call Darrin Moore at 803-622-7009 or email darrin.moore@buckspizza.com

Edisto Beach-Now That’s Heaven!

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

Edisto Beach, SC

Cell-843-908-2101

Toll Free 800-726-1881

Visit my websites:

http://www.CalGriffin.com

http://www.TheEdistoBeachCompany.com

Visit my Blogs:

http://www.MyEdistoRealEstateBlog.com

http://www.TheEdistoRealEstateAdvisor.com


Edisto Beach Real Estate-Obama'a Paying you to Short Sale your Home

03-17-10
Cal Griffin

...I was reading a blog from another agent and she was slightly confused or uniformed about short sales. Help is on the way with the new HAFA program. The Gov't is encouraging homeowners who do not quailify for refinancing or loan modifications to short sale their home. As a matter of fact, they will even pay you some moving expense cash and pay the bank servicer to help cover the admistrative cost. Howver, this must be your primary residence, the mortgage not over $729,750, you must be behind on your payments(can't just dump the house because your house is underwater), and you can't have a sleuth assets that can be used for collateral.

So if you have a House at the beach it must be your primary resicence and can't have a mortgage over $730,000.

Here is an excerpt from the National Association of Realtors.

On November 30, 2009, the Treasury Department released guidelines and forms for its new Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program (HAFA). HAFA is part of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). HAFA provides incentives in connection with a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure (DIL) used to avoid foreclosure on a loan eligible for modification under the HAMP program. Servicers participating in HAMP are also required to comply with HAFA. A list of servicers participating in HAMP is available at MakingHomeAffordable.gov.

HAFA applies to loans not owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, which will issue their own versions of HAFA in coming weeks.

HAFA is a complex program, with 43 pages of guidelines and forms, designed to simplify and streamline use of short sales and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure. HAFA:

  • Complements HAMP by providing a viable alternative for borrowers (the current homeowners) who are HAMP eligible but nevertheless unable to keep their home.
  • Uses borrower financial and hardship information already collected in connection with consideration of a loan modification.
  • Allows borrowers to receive pre-approved short sales terms before listing the property (including the minimum acceptable net proceeds).
  • Prohibits the servicers from requiring a reduction in the real estate commission agreed upon in the listing agreement (up to 6 percent).
  • Requires borrowers to be fully released from future liability for the first mortgage debt (no cash contribution, promissory note, or deficiency judgment is allowed).
  • Uses standard processes, documents, and timeframes/deadlines.
  • Provides financial incentives: $1,500 for borrower relocation assistance; $1,000 for servicers to cover administrative and processing costs; and up to $1,000 for investors for allowing a total of up to $3,000 in short sale proceeds to be distributed to subordinate lien holders (on a one-for-three matching basis).
  • Requires all servicers participating in HAMP to implement HAFA in accordance with their own written policy, consistent with investor guidelines. The policy may include factors such as the severity of the potential loss, local markets, timing of pending foreclosure actions, and borrower motivation and cooperation.

The program does not take effect until April 5, 2010, but servicers may implement it before then if they meet certain requirements. The program sunsets on December 31, 2012.

Edisto Beach-Now That’s Heaven!


Cal Griffin

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

Edisto Beach, SC

Cell-843-908-2101

Toll Free 800-726-1881

Visit my websites:

http://www.CalGriffin.com

http://www.TheEdistoBeachCompany.com

Visit my Blogs:

http://www.MyEdistoRealEstateBlog.com

http://www.TheEdistoRealEstateAdvisor.com

Edisto Beach Real Estate-Have you Ever Seen the Edisto Boobie Tree?

03-09-10
Cal Griffin

Edisto Beach Real Estate Edisto Beach, SC

Edisto Beach,SC

…you will find amazing curiosities all over Edisto. The island is rich in myth and lore. From the famed Boobie Tree to the Indian Mound to the Ghost Crypt…and let’s not forget the Tacky Tree. Where do these things come from and from whom? …I hope that you enjoy this little video that I put together on the Edisto Boobie Tree.

Edisto Beach-Now That’s Heaven!

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

Edisto Beach, SC

Cell-843-908-2101

Toll Free 800-726-1881

Visit my websites:

http://www.CalGriffin.com http://www.TheEdistoBeachCompany.com

Visit my Blogs:

http://www.MyEdistoRealEstateBlog.com http://www.TheEdistoRealEstateAdvisor.com

Edisto Beach Real Estate-The Wyndham goes YouTube

03-05-10
Cal Griffin
Edisto Beach,SC ...I just saw this Video of the Wyndham Resort on Edisto and thought that you would like to see it. It sure brings back memories of warmer days. I hope that we have seen that last of the chilly days...I tell everyone that I only own 3 long sleeve shirts...most of the time on Edisto I wear short sleeves. I hope that you enjoy the video...Spring is a coming.

Edisto Beach Real Estate-The Beach Has Gone to the Snakes

03-03-10
Cal Griffin

Edisto Snakes
Edisto Snakes


Welcome to the Edisto Island Serpentarium

As The First True Serpentarium In South Carolina, This Facility Is Dedicated To The Recognition, Preservation And Study Of The World Of Reptiles. We Provide Educational And Exciting Displays Of Reptiles Both From Around The World And Native To The Region.

Once Here, You Can View These Beautiful Creatures In Both Our Indoor And Outdoor Facilities. Alligators And Turtles Swim And Play In Large Outdoor Ponds In Our Outdoor Gardens, While Other Reptiles Bask In The Large Indoor Solarium.

Also Inside, Snakes Of The World Find Homes In Large Displays Hand-Painted With Scenes Native To Their Region. Among Them Are Many Representations Of The Most Important Species Of Reptiles In The Americas. Our Friendly And Professional Staff Are Ready To Answer Any Questions You May Have.

Whatever Your Interest In Reptiles, We Hope You Enjoy Your Visit To Edisto Island Serpentarium And Will Continue To Visit Us For Years To Come!

Walk, crawl, slither, swim or drive to the Edisto Island Serpentarium >>>

George the Allligator on Edisto
George the Allligator on Edisto
Come Visit Us on Edisto!
Come Visit Us on Edisto!


Edisto Beach-Now That’s Heaven!

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

Edisto Beach, SC

Cell-843-908-2101

Toll Free 800-726-1881

Visit my websites:

http://www.CalGriffin.com

http://www.TheEdistoBeachCompany.com

Visit my Blogs:

http://www.MyEdistoBeachRealEstateBlog.com

http://www.TheEdistoRealEstateAdvisor.com