Alan Langstone

                                          1st Quarter                                            2nd Quarter

Area	Sales	Med Price	% of List	AVG DOM		Sales	Med Price	% of List	AVG DOM
West Ashley	278	$205,000	96%	115		316	$218,250	96%	121
James Island	99	$250,000	95%	99		157	$250,000	96%	103
Folly Beach	26	$413,000	91%	160		22	$431,500	92%	140
Johns Island	61	$172,500	97%	97		53	$219,631	95%	82
Kiawah & Seabrook	30	$685,000	93%	157		37	$750,000	90%	141
Edisto & Beach	23	$305000	93%	225		32	$380,000	91%	161
Town of Mount Pleasant	325	$320,000	94%	143		423	$312,000	96%	129
Sullivan's Island	3	$1,000,000	97%	125		4	$2,850,000	91%	418
Isle of Palms	72	$915,900	96%	38		58	$824,900	93%	147
Awendaw/McClallanville	4	$394,500	77%	247		4	$579,750	94%	157
Summerville	214	$179,000	96%	114		221	$174,000	97%	104
Peninsula Charleston	108	$550,000	90%	131		158	$385,000	94%	169
Moncks Corner	27	$144,900	94%	107		31	$168,500	96%	98
Hanahan	84	$201,161	98%	65		42	$181,750	97%	82
North Charleston	190	$135,000	97%	126		257	$156,780	97%	94
Daniel Island	76	$406,000	97%	182		59	$441,400	92%	208
Lake Marion Area	2	$275,000	94%	120		6	$175,000	88%	239
Total/Average	1622	$385,409	93.82%	132.4		1880	$499,962	93.82%	152.53

 

 

 

 

Alan Langstone Real Estate Agent Langstone Team Carolina One Real Estate 1951 Clements Ferry Road Charleston, South Carolina, 29492	Work: 843-284-1932 Mobile: 843-709-8123 Fax: 843-202-8675 alan@carolinaone.com www.langstoneteam.com
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For many people, a tropical storm or even a hurricane is an unknown element to deal with. As I sit at my computer awaiting the arrival of Tropical Storm Hanna (and now complete this blog after the passing of Hanna), I have had the chance to browse many of the Internet sites available and produce the information below. You will find many links to other important and useful web sites.

There is one thing in life that I have learnt and it does not matter whether you are talking about Success or Survival, the one thing that they have in common is that there is A PLAN.

So be prepared.

The information below is not necessarily all the information that you may need, nor will it be necessarily up to date or correct. You should always get your Tropical Storm and Hurricane information for yourself from an official web site or other source.

Hurricane Preparation - The Before, During, & After Plans

Hurricanes range in intensity from Category 1 to Category 5. Actual storm conditions may require changes to the planned evacuation zones and routes, etc.

Stay tuned to state and local media for specific emergency management evacuation instructions.

Before

Be prepared

Contact your local emergency management office to help determine your vulnerability. Storm surge is limited to coastal areas, but hurricanes also bring high winds, tornadoes, heavy rains, and flooding to inland areas.

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

Gather disaster supplies and create a basic supplies kit, which you can use at home or take if you evacuate. Include:

• “2008 South Carolina Hurricane Guide”
• Non-perishable food (including canned goods)
• Drinking water (minimum two quarts per person per day)
• Flashlights, extra batteries, and bulbs
• Battery-powered AM/FM or hand crank radio and NOAA weather radio with extra batteries
• First-aid kit and manual
• Non-electric can opener
• Essential medicines, including prescriptions
• Sturdy shoes
• Baby supplies (including baby food, powdered milk and diapers)
• Games and books
• Fire extinguisher
• Important documents (Passports, Social Security cards, Insurance policies (Home - Flood, Contents, etc, Car, Medical) family records, photo identification, important telephone numbers, tax records, bank information)
• Toiletries and other personal hygiene items
• Cash and credit cards
• If you need to "Back Up" your home computer to an external USB hard drive, they are easy to store and carry.

If you live in a vulnerable area, plan an evacuation route. Consider staying in a motel or with family and friends outside the vulnerable area. Learn safe routes inland and the locations of official shelters. Be ready to drive at least 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place.

Before You Leave Home

• Make arrangements for pets. Pets are not allowed in official shelters. Make sure you have additional pet food and water, etc if they are traveling with you but remember they are not allowed in official shelters.
• Tidy your yard and garden - move any item that could become a potential missile or could get broken in to your garage, shed, etc.
• Fuel up family vehicles. Service them, if time allows. Check that all tires are in good condition and that you have a spare tire and it is useable.
• Turn off gas, electricity, and water.
• Stay tuned to your local television and radio stations for emergency information.

On The Road

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been working in partnership with the petroleum industry in an attempt to make extra fuel available at certain filling stations along major evacuation routes; once you’re on the road, tune to your radio to find out which filling stations are participating. Rest areas along I-26 will be enhanced with additional facilities to accommodate motorists efficiently. Department of Public Safety weigh stations will also be available as comfort stations. In addition to the items listed above in your Basic Disaster Supply Kit, ALSO CARRY:

• Road maps
• Jumper cables
• Tire repair kit
  

At The Public Shelter

Before heading to a public shelter, first consider staying with family and friends or in a motel out of the area. If those are not available, the American Red Cross will provide a safe place to stay when you have no other place to go. Cots and blankets will not be provided in the public shelter, and although food will be provided, specialty items for infants and individuals on restricted diets may not be available.

If you plan to evacuate to a shelter, you will want to carry the supplies listed above in your Basic Disaster Supplies Kit, PLUS:

• Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows and cots
  Special foods, if you are on a restricted diet

During

Protect Yourself

• Stay tuned to your local television and radio stations for emergency information.
• Stay inside a well-constructed building away from windows and doors, even if they are covered. Go to an interior first-floor room, basement, closet, or under the stairs.
• Be alert. Tornadoes are often spawned during hurricanes.
• If the “eye” of the storm passes over your area, be aware that severe conditions will return with winds from the other direction in a very short time.

After

Returning Home

• Wait until an area is declared safe before entering.
• Roads may be closed for your protection. Do not drive in flooded areas.
• Check gas, water, electrical lines and appliances for damage.
• Avoid using candles and other open flames indoors.
• Use a flashlight to inspect damage.
• Report life-threatening emergencies only.

Building a Family Emergency Supply Kit - http://www.scemd.org/Prepare/family_kit.html

Your Family Disaster Plan - http://www.scemd.org/Prepare/family_disaster_plan.html

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

For more information on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane scale, storm surges and how the effect the South Carolina coastline, please click here - http://www.scemd.org/news/publications/2008%20hurricane%20guide/contents.html

Coastal Evacuation Zones

For more information on other areas please click here - http://www.scemd.org/news/publications/2008%20hurricane%20guide/contents.html

Evacuation Map

Evacuation Routes and Lane Reversals

Charleston Area

Edisto Island, Adams Run...

Evacuees will take SC 174 to US 17. They will then take US 17 south to SC 64. This will take them to Walterboro, and then on to North Augusta.

Yonges Island, Meggett, Hollywood, Ravenel…

Use SC 165 to US 17, then US 17 south to SC 64.

Johns Island, Kiawah Island and Seabrook…

Evacuees will use SC 700 to Road S-20 (Bohicket Road) to US 17.
Evacuees will take US 17 south to SC 64 where they will go to Walterboro, then on to North Augusta.

James Island and Folly Beach…

Use SC 171 to US 17.
Evacuees should then travel south on US 17 to I-526 to the reversed lanes of I-26.

City of Charleston…

The west side of the city (West Ashley) will use SC 61 to US 78, then to Aiken and North Augusta. Downtown will use the normal lanes of I-26.
North Charleston…

Evacuees will take US 52 (Rivers Avenue) to US 78 to US 178 to Orangeburg or continue on US 52 to US 176 or continue north on US 52.
The right lanes of US 52 at Goose Creek will continue on to Moncks Corner. In Moncks Corner, evacuees will be directed onto SC 6, where SC 6 will proceed toward Columbia.
The left lane of US 52 at Goose Creek will go onto US 176 to Columbia.
Evacuees using SC 642 will travel west toward Summerville and take road S-22 (Old Orangeburg Road) to US 78 west.

East Cooper…

Evacuees leaving Mount Pleasant will take I-526 or US 17 south to I-26.

Those leaving Sullivan's Island will use SC 703 to I-526 Business to access I-526, then I-26.

Evacuees from the Isle of Palms will use the Isle of Palms connector (SC 517) to go to US 17, where the right lane will turn north on US 17, then proceed to SC 41, to SC 402, then to US 52 to SC 375, then to US 521, to SC 261 to US 378 to Columbia.

Evacuees using the left lanes of the Isle of Palms connector will turn left to go to I-526 and then on to I-26.
Evacuees on I-526 approaching I-26 from East Cooper will be directed to the normal lanes of I-26 if in the right lane of I-526.

Those in the left lane of I-526 will be directed into the reversed lanes of I-26.

Awendaw and McClellanville…

Evacuees will take SC 45 to US 52 where they will be directed right onto US 52 to SC 375 to US 521 to SC 261 to US 378 to Columbia.

Phone Numbers

Emergency Preparedness Phone #'s by County

Berkeley (843) 719-4166

Charleston (843) 202-7100

Dorchester (8430 832-0341

Georgetown (843) 545-3273

Colleton (843) 549-5632

Williamsburg (843) 354-9330

Horry (843) 915-5150

Jasper (843) 726-7607

Beaufort (843) 470-3100

Hampton (803) 943-7522

Clarendon (803) 435-9310

Orangeburg (803) 533-6265

Other Useful Phone #'s

Red Cross Shelter Information (843) 764-2323

Special Needs Shelters (803) 898-3694

SC Public Information Phone System 1-866-246-0133

SC Road Conditions 1-888-877-9151

Important Web Sites

The information provided in the following web sites may be useful, although not all of the listed sites are official government sites and may not be completely up-to-date or accurate.

Situation Reports and News Releases
S.C. Emergency Management Division
http://www.scemd.org/

Traffic Information
Department of Public Safety/Traffic
http://www.sctraffic.org/

Traffic Cameras
Department of Transportation
http://www.scdot.org/

National Hurricane Center
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

National Weather Service
http://www.weather.gov/

Other Useful Sites

American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/

S.C. Web Site
http://www.sc.gov/

S.C. Salvation Army
http://www.doingthemostgood.org/

S.C. Educational TV and Radio
http://www.myetv.org/
http://www.myetv.org/radio/

S.C. Insurance News Service
http://www.scinsnews.com/

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/

Animal Emergencies
http://www.clemson.edu/LPH/
http://www.scav.org/

The Weather Channel

http://www.Weather.com

Local Television & Radio

Weather Channels on Comcast

Channel 3 -

Channel 5 -

Channel 100 -

Local Radio

B92 (92.5 FM)

95SX (95.1 FM)

Useful downloads available from FEMA

Protect Your Business from All Natural Hazards

Protect Your Property from Flooding

Protect Your Property from High Winds

Information compiled from original content and FEMA.gov, SCEMD.org, TownOfMountPleasant.com

I was having a quick look around Trulia this morning, just checking my listings and I noticed some interesting statistics on the Charleston and Mount Pleasant markets. It was showing signs of recovery, not that our market has suffered at all as bad as other places across the USA.

I am now waiting to see if potential buyers and investors who have been sitting on the fence waiting to see what the market was doing should start seriously looking or they may miss their opportunity.

Charleston Statistics

Average listing price in Charleston, SC remained unchanged at $584,970 from prior week

Median sales price in Charleston, SC went up 0.70% to $216,000 from prior quarter

Average price per sqft in Charleston, SC went up 2.44% to $168/sqft from prior quarter

Mount Pleasant Statistics

Average Sales Price of $440,334 was up on the last quarter (Feb-Apr08) by +8.3% and +20.8% on May-Jul 07 quarter and up +79.8% on May-Jul 03 quarter.

Median Sales Price of $345,500 was up on the last quarter (Feb-Apr08) by +4.9% and +13.3% on May-Jul 07 quarter and up +64.5% on May-Jul 03 quarter.

Average Price per SQFT (3 bed home) of $189 was up on the last quarter (Feb-Apr08) by +3.8% and +4.4% on May-Jul 07 quarter and up +64.8% on May-Jul 03 quarter.

Average Price per SQFT (All homes) of $189 was up on the last quarter (Feb-Apr08) by +1.6% and +0.5% on May-Jul 07 quarter and up +73.4% on May-Jul 03 quarter.

I shall check back on Trulia to see if the trend continues.

Alan Langstone Real Estate Agent Langstone Team Carolina One Real Estate 1951 Clements Ferry Road Charleston, South Carolina, 29492	Work: 843-284-1932 Mobile: 843-709-8123 Fax: 843-202-8675 alan@carolinaone.com www.langstoneteam.com
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The following are the new homes available from David Weekly Homes as from 6/12/2008

Homes Ready Now for Daniel Island - Mitchell Wharf in Charleston as of 6/12/2008

	Plan	Community	Price	Address	Stories	Bedrooms	Baths	Garages	Estimated Completion
	DUBLIN	Daniel Island - Mitchell Wharf	$420,452	1507 Mitchell Wharf Street	1	3	2	/ Detach	7/30/2008

Homes Ready Now for Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner as of 6/12/2008

	Plan	Community	Price	Address	Stories	Bedrooms	Baths	Garages	Estimated Completion
	BARON	Foxbank Plantation	$267,495	187 Red Leaf Blvd	1	3-4	2-3	2 / Front	7/2/2008
	JAMESON	Foxbank Plantation	$290,765	185 Red Leaf Blvd	1	3-5	2-4	2 / Front	7/2/2008

Homes Ready Now for Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston as of 6/12/2008

Plan

Community

Price

Address

Stories

Bedrooms

Baths

Garages

Estimated Completion

BERLIN

The Bluffs at Ashley River

$309,900

112 Ashley Bluffs Rd.

2

3

2.5

2 / Front

Ready for Move In!

BRIDGEMONT

The Bluffs at Ashley River

$362,900

182 McDonald Circle

2

3-4

2.5

2 / Front

Ready for Move In!

MEMORIAL

The Bluffs at Ashley River

$309,900

130 Ashley Bluffs Rd.

2

4

2.5

2 / Front

Ready for Move In!

Homes Ready Now for The Ponds in Summerville as of 6/12/2008

	Plan	Community	Price	Address	Stories	Bedrooms	Baths	Garages	Estimated Completion
	BROOKDALE	The Ponds	$452,484	105 Yemassee Street	2	4	3.5	2 / Detach	Ready for Move In!
	MYLA	The Ponds	$394,900	104 Westoe Street	2	4	2.5	2 / Detach	Ready for Move In!
	OSPREY	The Ponds	$424,900	120 Westoe Street	2	5	3	2 / Detach	Ready for Move In!

Should you need any further information please contact me.

Martin's Creek is a new small community situated just off Clements Ferry Road. It's location gives good access to I26 via I 526 and Mount Pleasant and Hwy 17 via Hwy 41.

Martin's Creek is an exclusive waterfront neighborhood which features a total of just 9 homesites, the sites range in size from .5 - to over 2 acres.

Build your dream home, the developer has a private dock permit in hand, which includes a boat lift.

The waterfront holds an estimated 1 - 2 feet of water at low tide.

The neighborhood features its own private boat landing.

The community is in Berkeley County School District so available schools are as follows, Daniel Island School (Elementary), Daniel Island School (Middle) and Hananhan High School. Also there is the option of Bishop England (private) school on Daniel island.

The homesite are in the $400k plus range depending on the lots size and location.

For information regarding this community, please contact me.