About Beaufort's Carolina Village

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 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. 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 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.

Carolina Village ended 2009 with a boom! We happily welcomed 16 familes into Beaufort's most charming community. Currently we are building for two more scheduled to move in March.

It is no wonder we are down to only 6 homes. Carolina Village has blossomed into a lovely, quaint, and very happy community.

It has been an absolute pleasure assisting home owners, agents, and contractors in developing this adorable neighborhood.

If you are in search of a home, give Carolina Village a look! But hurry, we move them quickly:)!

Beaufort, South Carolina is home to many special creatures. Our little town is blessed with a climate that attracts mother nature's most beautiful friends.

When sharing Beaufort with visitors it is always amazing to see and hear the reaction upon their first encounter with the dolphins.

I remember my first encounter and to this day, will stop whatever I am doing to watch them play.

There is a gentleness, a calmness, an angelic comfort that is felt almost instantly when they surround the boat.

Click here to watch them play, jump, and say hello to Beaufort Visitors.

It isn't by chance, or coincidence that so many legends come from these underwater guardians. Each time I am out and they choose to say hello, I am reminded how wonderfully lucky I am to live in a paradise that is always under watch by these beautiful beings.

If you have always wanted to see dolphins play, come down, up, over, or across to beautiful Beaufort South Carolina.

As Christmas approaches at the speed of light, I realize my since of humor (and egg nog) will be my saving grace yet again:)

On the first day of Christmas my buyers gave to me....a list of a million homes to see

On the second day of Christmas my buyers gave to me...two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see.

On the third day of Christmas my buyers gave to me..three french words

Two scores below 500,

and a list of a million homes to see.

On the fourth day of Christmas my buyers gave to me...four decisions to rent

Three french words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see.

On the fifth day of Christmas my buyers gave to me..Five new short sales

Four decisions to rent

Three french words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see

On the sixth day of Christmas my buyers gave to me...six other Realtors

Five new short sales

Four decisions to rent

Three french words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see

On the seventh day of Christmas my buyers gave to me...seven calls a screaming

Six other Realtors

Five new short sales

Four decisions to rent

Three french words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see

On the eighth day of Christmas my buyers gave to me..8 pages of credit

Seven calls a screaming

Six other Realtors

Five new short sales

Four decisions to rent

Three French Words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see

On the ninth day of Christmas my buyers gave to me..nine reasons for drinking

8 pages of credit

Seven calls a screaming

Six other Realtors

Five new short sales

Four decisions to rent

Three french words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see

On the tenth day of Christmas my buyers gave to me...ten releases of agreement

Nine reasons for drinking

Eight pages of credit

Seven calls a screaming

Six other Realtors

Five new short sales

Four decisions to rent

Three french words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my buyers gave to me..eleven low appraisals.

Ten Releases of Agreement

Nine reasons for drinking

Eight pages of credit

Seven calls a screaming

Six other Realtors

Five new short sales

Four decisions to rent

Three french words

Two scores below 500

and a list of a million homes to see!

On the twelfth day of Christmas my buyers gave to me...12 Eventual CLOSINGS:)

During this holiday season, keep you sense of humor and you just may keep your mind:)

By Cherimie Crane, Beaufort SC Real Estate