I had to take this photo today before going into the office as a reminder of this BEAUTIFUL place I call home and sometimes take for granted. We have a larger than normal sailboat fleet as they press south along the intra coastal waterway heading for parts unknown, escaping from the colder northern temperatures. Our local Port Royal Landing Marinaand Downtown Marina are hustling to accommodate all the boaters with fuel and supplies to help them reach their final destination.
Beaufort, SC has the best access and deepest naturally occuring port on the east coast. Our area is blessed with great weather and great people, the reason why a lot of these boaters never leave and call Beaufort home.
For any information on relocating to Beaufort,SC please visit www.BeaufortHomesToday.com or www.BeaufortSCforeclosures.com for all your Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head information.
I've been working on a website to answer questions and provide up to date FORECLOSED AND SHORT SALE HOMES! Please visit www.BeaufortSCForeclosures.com for updated availabilities and information about buying a foreclosed or short sale home.
This site has REALtime information and not a just something from the county courthouse that was thrown together to advertise homes that aren't actually available for months or sometimes never. This information has been taken from the local MLS, to include; Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton and other surrounding counties.
You can easily look at posted listings or create your own search through the easy to use tabs, just enter your home requirements and a complete list will be created. If you are trying to compare home prices for certain areas, you can do detailed searches for non REO properties also.
If you would like, you can also navigate to my main website for even more information about Beaufort county, www.BeaufortSCForeclosures.com.
Thank you,
Mike Sackman
We have been lucky in Beaufort to have only seen a small amount of foreclosures locally. Though I believe this will change here within the next few months; here's why. Our "selling season" typically runs from April/May to August/September time frame, which is typical for most areas since school's out and the convenience of a summer move is most logical. Our military folks typically transfer during those periods also; some coming in and some going out of the area.
What makes me believe the market for REO properties will increase is the amount of properties that didn't sell this past "selling season". I know of properties that were in short sale scenarios that didn't sell and are now vacant (a lot of that blame falls on the lenders not responding to offers in a timely manner) so the next step is usually foreclosure. Our MLS just recently added a method to search for short sales and most aren't updated yet, but I know of at least 25-30 short sale opportunities in the area that didn't sell. Not to say they won't, but if 50% don't that's 10-15 foreclosures coming into the market. I know that doesn't seem like a lot, but when we typically have 3-5, that's a huge increase. Sad thing is those numbers may last a while, SO it's actually the perfect storm if you are a buyer and/or an investor!
Here is a picture of one of my foreclsoures that is BRAND NEW! To see all of Beaufort Foreclosures and other conventional listings please visit the FORECLOSURE section of my website by clicking here to see properties that are updated bi-weekly. Beaufort Foreclosures
This home is 2800 SQFT, 4 bedroom, 3.5 baths, and a two car garage offered at 260k!!!
True 4BR home aggressively priced. www.150middleroad.com
For more great values on Beaufort area homes, visit www.mikesackman.com
Well it's been a while since I posted, shame on me...but all all for good reason. The season of buying and selling is here and things are looking up. With buyers taking advantage of the first time home buyers incentive and the great selection of available homes, I've been non stop for the past 6 weeks.
I found a great deal for a young couple on a home that in 2006 sold for 287k and just had a contract accepted for 173k and they are paying 3% of the buyers closing costs!! Another was almost 2 thousand sqaure feet, built in 2005, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath and a two car garage for 140k!! There are a few more, but the point is NOW is the time to buy a home.
Short sales are dominating the market right now. I would guess that two of every five homes is a short sale. If you need information on the difference between a short and foreclosure, just go to my website, www.BeaufortHomesToday.com and register for information.
Military relocations have been the vast majority of my recent business (4 of 6 contract the last two months). Some folks realized that Beaufort was the place they ought to be so they packed up where they were and moved down.
Last but not least, the fishing is red hot and this weekend I WILL be out there!!!
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Broker associate helping Buyers and Sellers in all of Beaufort. Certified Home Retention Consultant and Short Sale Specialist. Member of two MLS Associations for unlimited access to all listings.
Mike is an avid fisherman, one of the reasons he decided to retire in Beaufort after a successful career in the US Navy where he served as a Navy Master Diver. On weekends, he can be found (if not working with clients) cruising the waterways looking for schools of Redfish on the banks of our beautiful rivers. Mike is a FULL time Realtor and member of Coosa Elementary School improvement Council. Mike enjoys being with friends and family and building relationships on trust and communication.
Mike is a licensed Real Estate Broker and ABR(Accredited Buyers Representative, a highly distinguished national designation). MILITARY RELOCATION is a priority in his business plan, serving relocating military personnel coming to the Beaufort Naval Hospital, Parris Island MCRD, and Marine Corp Air Station, Beaufort.
Mike's also a licensed Coast Guard Captain, thus, enabling him to help clients understand the local waterways and showing deepwater homes and home sites to his clients. Mike has been known from time to time to take trips to the Gulfstream on extreme fishing adventures for dolphin, wahoo, sailfish, red snapper, grouper, and usually have more fun than a person could stand.
I consider myself a deal maker, not a deal breaker. Do you want to be represented by a Real Estate Professional or refer your clients to one, go to my website and start the Beaufort journey today! I look forward to hearing from you and will ensure I will do my best to make your Real Estate transaction an easy and fun one.
"After serving in the Marine Corps for nine years, I grew accustomed to working with the type of individual that had a sincere devotion to duty no matter how big or how small the job. I honestly thought that when I left the Marine Corps, I would never be able to work with that caliber of individual again....until I met Mike Sackman. He treated me like I was his only client, and spoke with me like I was person, instead of a paycheck. I gave him my complete trust and confidence, and he delivered; once when I bought my home, and twice, when my mortgage company was trying to default on my home. Without hesitation, Mike went over every option with me available in this unforgiving market, and did not stop until a deal was made. I can't tell you how good it felt to know that someone was batting for me against the odds, and just when it looked like time would run out, Mike Sackman delivered. My home was sold, and my credit was saved just like he said it would be. If you want a Real Estate agent that will go above and beyond to ensure that you get what you want, then Mike Sackman is that agent. He's a great man, with your best interest in mind first. Coming from a girl that knows hard work, there isn't a harder working man in that line business. Thanks Mike."
Mary K. Macias
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"Mike is an honest broker who worked tirelessly for me in a very tough market. I got a fair price for my home and Mike made the entire process absolutely painless."
CWO2 Fred Keeney
USMC
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Once again we turned to Mike when times were tough and we needed to sell. After several months of trying to sell on our own and just weeks before my retirement, Mike came through once again. We used him as a buyer and seller. He is honest, friendly, and one of the down right nicest guys we had the priviledge to meet while stationed in Beaufort. He definitely has the 5 star seal of approval from the Rooster.
Semper Fi
Joe Parker (AKA, The Rooster)
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