Hey! Did y'all notice that the comments are turned off to 'non-members'? 
Most of you do not leave comments anyway - and may not have noticed. I just wanted to let y'all know what was going on.
There have been some spammer-scammers-jammers leaving comments with links to bad bad places!! I was told 'it takes you to a place you don't want to be'.
Until the webmasters at Active Rain can block those scoundrels, it was suggested that we block 'non-member comments' for the time being - and this should put a stop to the scammers for now.
I'm sorry to turn off your commenting option for now - but it is for your own safety and the safety of others!
This is a temporary fix - watch for updates!
I'll turn your voice back on as soon as it is safe :) Thanks for understanding.
In the meantime - visit our website - check out the properties that are available for your purchase!
You can always email me!
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Just curious. Have you had to cut back on your 'normal' vacation activities this year? A lot of us have.
You know - the beach is not far from us. About a 2 and a half hour drive to Hilton Head. There are several public beaches with free parking. Pack up the kids, pack up a picnic lunch, and go put your toes in the sand! R-E-L-A-X!! For most of todays cars - you can get there and back on less than a tank of gas.
Don't want to drive so far? How about Aiken State Park. Bring the tent and enjoy nature! Or just visit for the day - bring your lunch, hang out by the lake...... make a day of it :) R-E-L-A-X!!
Enjoy the summer - it only comes once a year :)
Ready to move south? Be sure to mention my blog if you call us!
Aiken. I wasn't born here, but it sure feels like home. Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?! :)
...we've got some more construction going on! The train depot at the corner of Park Avenue and Union Street is really coming along.
This is how it looked back in the day:
And here is the progress as of last week: (this picture is from the side, where the historic picture is from the front)
This is a $3,000,000 project in our little city. The train was a very important part of Aiken's history. Really, we would have been nothing without it! When it is completed it will replicate the original depot as historically accurate as possible. The depot will house a railroad museum - and will be used as a visitor's center for the City of Aiken. The Parks, Rec & Tourism Dept will have an office there as well.
I'm looking forward to the grand opening! I'll keep you posted :)
You ready to move south yet?
I wasn't born here but Aiken sure feels like home. Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?
For your real estate needs world-wide - call me first!! The Carolina Real Estate Company is a proud affiliate of Leading Real Estate Companies of The World.
Kara Casamassina - The Carolina Real Estate Company - Historic Aiken South Carolina.
I know I haven't been keeping y'all up to date on what's going on around town, and I apologize. Several of my faithful followers have 'nudged' me to get my butt back in gear and put some info up! haha. Ok! I hear y'all :)
It's Summer! Enjoy it!!
One of my favorite summer things:
Anyway - If you like Klondike bars....especially on a hot summer afternoon - - - or late in the evening....
ON SALE RIGHT NOW AT PUBLIX!!! BUY ONE - GET ONE FREE :))
Enjoy the Summer!
Enjoy Aiken :) Watch for upcoming Aiken area events!
I was quite surprised to see a truck delivering windows next door the other day. I just can't get over how fast things happen.
Here's a look after most of the windows were installed:
It's really coming along. 'pre-construction' pricing won't last much longer - call me today to take advantage of these great prices!
Park Place residential units - perfectly located in beautiful downtown Aiken.
Pre-construction prices won't last!!
2 Bedroom/2 Bath: $429,000
3 Bedroom/2 Bath: $489,000
You couldn't ask for a better location than this! Perfectly Downtown :) If you are thinking about a 'Southern get-away' ---- this would be ideal! A place to get away to -- a place for family and friends to get-away to..... You could even make a few bucks and rent it out for Master's week (next year... (if you weren't coming down for the tourny)
Give a call! Be sure to let me know you saw my blog :) Jane Page and I are looking forward to helping you.
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Aiken, SC ~ One of the most beautiful cities that I have had the honor to live in. I'm serious. I fell in love with Aiken the first time I visited. I'll tell you all about it in a blog, sometime.
Hi. My name is Kara, and I work for/with Jane Page Thompson. We are both Realtors. Jane Page is originally from Virginia and has lived and traveled all over the world :) (I am just filling this in for now, I'll get with her one of these days for more specifics, haha)
(yes, I am a KC Chiefs fan - and I like the St. Louis Rams, too. so?)
I took this picture for a photo contest a few years ago. I won 2nd prize :) How cool is that! I also took a picture at New Bridge Polo that ended up on the cover of Farm & Ranch/Country Estates Magazine! Isn't that awesome :)
Me on the other hand: I grew up in New Jersey, and lived there most of my life. (pleeeeease--- don't say Joyzey!) Small town. North Western part of the state. I love being a Jersey Girl. Jersey will be in my heart forever. I've been in Aiken since 1996 and wish I had moved here sooner. Seriously! It is one of the prettiest little towns. I'll have to write a blog on 'why I love Aiken'.
I've been involved in real estate in some way, shape or form for the past 9 years - but have been a SC Licensed Real Estate Agent and a Realtor for about the past 2 years. Jane Page is great to work with. I am learning a lot, that's for sure.
A little bit more about me...well, I have a grown child, and I am recently divorced and back doing the dating thing. I have a feeling you will see a blog or two about this, lol. (for those of you who may not be familiar---- lol = laugh out loud) I tell you this, because I use that term ALOT!!
I love my family, friends and I love the beach. I have a very large extended family....tons and tons of cousins. If you think you have a large family, I think mine can beat yours! And not going back 100's of years!! I mean starting with MY Grandparents :)
Well, as you can see, I'm a talker. Guess I'll save all that stuff for some blogs. Oh - there will be plenty of real estate tips, news, updates, etc..... as well. Watch for it!
I like to read blogs...and I like to write blogs. :) A bunch of blogging Realtors, how fun is that!! And to be part of this great community of real estate related professionals is just wonderful. Advice - opinions - suggestions - perspectives - comic relief - insight - sounding boards ...... from so many different professionals in so many different locations. I'm happy to be here.
Even though I work as a 'licensed assistant', I AM A REALTOR! I have been a member of the Aiken Board of Realtors - Education Committee since 2006, and have been asked to serve on the Grievance Committee in 2009. I feel very honored to have been selected for this position, and I am hoping for a VERY SLOOOOW year, haha -- let's all play by the rules - ok guys!?
The agent that I assist is an Accredited Land Consultant, but she has expertise in more than just land sales/purchases! Aiken's historic and luxury properties, as well as equestrian estates top the list.
Hard to separate business from personal sometimes, I am who I am - I am no different with my clients as I am with my friends. Always honest - always looking out for them - dependable - ethical - loyal...... Ok, so I know you need to get to know me, and you will, but I'm not here to brag on myself by no means. (even though that is what 'they say' to do.) Hey, I know that I still have alot to learn when it comes to real estate. The way I look at it, I am learning from one of the best in the business, as her assistant. I need to look into getting her on the speaker circuit. Yes, she is that good at what she does!! :)
My title is assistant, but we work more as a team. I love doing the administrative stuff, keeping things organized. (as best I can anyway) No problem for me, I'm a Virgo, haha. I love meeting new people and showing them around this great city, too.
In 2008 I took some extensive education to earn a designation of "Seniors Real Estate Specialist"and was very excited to put it to work for me ----- after weighing the expense of maintaining this designation, it was with a heavy heart that I chose to let my membership lapse this year. (it didn't bring us any more business, so why keep on paying for it - times are tough these days, afterall!) NOW REMEMBER - I can help a buyer/seller of any age, but I had hoped to create a specialty niche with the mature crowd. I hate the word 'senior citizen', and I never want to hear it said to me, so I will never use those words here on my blog, again. (I don't even like being called ma'am...and in the South you hear that ALOT) I may be a Baby Boomer, but I'm far from old. And most of the other Boomers I know feel the same way. When does old happen? Hmmm.... sounds like a good blog topic to me, lol.
I'll be posting all sorts of things! I hope you come back and check from time to time so you can get to know me ----and then hopefully when you or someone you know needs some real estate assistance, you can contact me ---even if you/they are not moving to/from my town...I can help by way of a referral. With our affiliation with Leading Real Estate Companies of The World, we are connected to over 5500 offices worldwide!! Please come back and get to know me. I'd like the opportunity to assist you with your real estate needs. Let me find an agent to help you no matter where you are moving to/from ----whether you are buying/selling.
Like I said, my topics will vary, please enjoy :)
Welcome to Aiken :)
Because Jane Page is the selling agent (and I am the assistant), most of the letters received are to her. (I will add some of those to the comments below soon) There is an occasion or two where we will have more than one client coming on the same day....then I am 'out in the field' so to speak :)
Here are a few of the notes that I have received from previous clients:
"....we had a wonderful visit to Aiken. You and Jane Page just couldn't have been more pleasant to work with as well as thoughtful. Thanks to both of you for your efforts on our behalf....... Fondly, Beth S"
"Thank you Kara for the informative packet.... You have been the most helpful out of all the real estate people I have contacted, which is a tribute to how hard you work. I prefer to work with people like you.... All the best, Jan M"
"...thanks for all your efforts involving the Drafts property. But most of all thank you for the kind words on the note you sent...... That was very thoughtful......See you in Aiken soon. Frank"
"Hi Kara, Thank you!! Thank you for just an exceptional wonderful afternoon of 'house shopping'!! You are the consummate pro for that job!!!..... Love, Jan and the two horses"
(Jan, her husband Bob, and their horses are all retired. The house they purchased was the first house we looked at - it was perfect! I had a great time helping them through the entire process from the first look at the property .... all the way to the closing table)!
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Even though I wasn't born here, Aiken feels like home.
Come see for yourself! What are you waiting for?
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