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Beaufort, SC Real Estate News

By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
Dear Victims There are no words to adequately express the gratitude or support I wish to send you. You have somehow restored hope for the future of humanity. Through your undeniable courage, you accomplished what so few will ever understand. At your young age you displayed more bravery, more spirit, and more strength than an entire population. You are remarkable. With a heavy heart I apologize to you, your family, and those that also suffered due to the blind eye of a morally bankrupt society; however, you must know those that quietly cheer for you would triple the capacity of a stadium that has celebrated the achievement of sport.  In every corner of the world you have fans that rise in support of a child who stands against a do nothing mantra of a world diseased with disgrace. You are...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
Important notes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)     ·        A homeowner’s mortgage must have originated before May 31, 2009 ·        Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac must own or guarantee the loan ·        A homeowner is ineligible if he has already refinanced under the program ·        A homeowner must not have missed any payments in the past six months and no more than one late payment in the past 12 months ·        If a homeowner qualifies under this program, 100% of the loan balance can be refinanced regardless of how much the home is worth in the current market, eliminating the need (and cost) of an appraisal ·        Banks and lenders are under no obligation to participate in the plan, so it may take some effort to find a lender participating fully without any additional...
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So maybe we are just a bit spoiled here in Beaufort SC as far as weather is concerned nonetheless we do have a few changes:       So long sunny sandbar swimsuits, welcome home snugly sweatshirts See you next year summer dresses, come on over long sleeve shirts Bye for now precious pina-coladas, greetings warm apple cider Be back in a few months Barefoot Bubba's, come on in Common Ground coffee Fairwell Fripp Island beach ball, SO nice to see you Fall Festival of Homes Get some rest Gullah Basket Weavers, Wake up Hallelujah Singers Parting is such sweet sorrow Beaufort Water Festival, Light it up Night on the Town, Talk to you later Southern Sweets Ice Cream, So glad you could make it Blackstones See yall later Back Porch Grille, it's been too long Breakwater So for now, it is time to co...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
The Verdier features 2246 Square Feet with double front porches, a first floor master suite with deluxe bath, 3 additional secondary bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs, as well as a powder room downstairs.  This home features hardwood floors and crown moulding throughout the main living areas, a screen porch, a large kitchen island with granite tops, 2-car side-load garage, hardwood stairs at foyer, 42" maple cabinets with crown moulding in kitchen, granite countertops and black appliances. All bathrooms feature ceramic tile. Ready January 15th.  Lot 55, The Scheper, $208,725 The Scheper features 1607 Square Feet all laid out in one-story living with a wonderfully-sized master suite with deluxe bath and 2 generous-sized secondary bedrooms and a bath as well  This home features a  2 car...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
In less than a year Somerset Point has welcomed many new families to  thriving new community. Once wooded lots now buzz with children playing, families gathering, and many working on new homes for more excited homeowners. Located in Beaufort county's fastest growing area, just moments from schools, parks, and historic downtown Beaufort, Somerset Point is beating the odds of a less than stellar market. Offering amazing homes, impeccable quality, continued service, and stability of ownership, buyers find peace of mind in a peaceful setting.   Impressive included features, stylish options, and up to 2500sqft with 5 bedrooms, our homes offer rare opportunities for buyers wanting unique homes in a lovely lowcountry setting. Our lots average just under half an acre while remaining true to the...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
It has been quite the year. My team is heading up a tremendously successful project, Somerset Point, and I am less than two weeks from my wedding. On Oct. 1, 2011 I will be marrying my very best friend, Reed Weatherford. It is an amazing thing to be in love in the lowcountry. We are surrounded by lovely people, beautiful surroundings and an unmistakeable charm that is the South. Susan Deloach Photography was able to capture some of my favorite things about living in Beaufort South Carolina. The live oaks draped in spanish moss and the many unforgettable sunsets make each day like living in a painting.  
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
Climbing Mt. Fuji wasn’t really that hard, sky diving in Wyoming wasn’t really all that scary, bungee jumping in Tennessee was more stupid than exhilarating, Zorbing down a mountain in New Zealand was slightly akin to the morning after a night out with my best friend, and eating food that I couldn’t pronounce in Peru, well that was just darn right asking for trouble. My youth (yes I said youth, you can define it your way, I will define it mine) is full of memories, adventures, and moments of great anxiety mixed with highlights of humiliation. My inability to back down from a dare, a challenge or anything in the genre of idiocy has certainly led me down the road that is less traveled for a reason.   Facing something I know nothing about, have no business being involved in, or really no n...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
cherimie | Ballenger Realty | (843) 812-2090 13 OSPREY, Beaufort, SC Brand New Construction Beaufort SC 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $199,900 Year Built Unspecified Sq Footage 1,610 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspecified Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $440 per month DESCRIPTION Manorhouse Builders of South Carolina are so excited to offer exquisite, brand new homes for those seeking the convenience of Ladys Island. New homesare available on or near the water or close by in the wooded interior. The community consists of 120-acres of land with available homesites overlooking theCoosaw River. Somerset Point offers five distinctive floorplans with standard features that include: built-up slab foundation, 9' smooth ceilings, hardwoodflooring throughout...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
There are some days that challenge even the most steadfast of the optimistic realm. Those days where running head first into a brick wall would be preferred over tasks which exude all that is mundane without rhyme or reason. It is most common to find these wolves in sheep’s clothing on a Monday or maybe even a Tuesday, but to encounter them on a seemingly innocent day somehow magnifies the shock and awe, in turn multiplying all that is undesirable. The old proper planning adage is no match for a bad day. One may hold title of master proper planner and still fall perfectly, poised on ones face. It is basically Russian roulette, either way you look at it. Some days are just going to be hard and unpleasant. The absence of such mutants of mayhem would deplete the pool of complaints, excuses...
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
If you're planning on going to Callawassie Island for the 3-day, 2-night Discovery Tour that they offer then be sure to check out all of the gorgeous Beaufort SC Gated Communities while you're on the island.Here's what their Discovery Tour includes:    •    Staying in a lovely cottage or villa and enjoy stunning golf course or water views    •    Savoring a complimentary lunch or dinner at the gracious Lowcountry-style Clubhouse    •    Playing challenging golf on the classically designed Tom Fazio, 27-hole championship course    •    Playing tennis on their Har-Tru courts, swim in their pools and use the Cybex-equipped fitness center    •    Relaxing at the charming River Club on the Colleton River with community dock    •    Exploring Callawassie Island and tour homes and home sites  ...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
It has been one of those days. I have two choices: 1. Tell everyone what I really think (and subsequently be shot, incarcerated and/or committed) 2. Make a joke out of the whole thing (and subsequently feel some sort of relief, justification and/or free group therapy). I don't look good in orange jumpsuits, I don't like being shot, and could never survive in a rubber room; therefore my sense of humor is all I have left. To all my fellow Realtors, Sellers, and the ever coveted Buyer, may you smile amidst the battles. 1. Short Sale- A transaction in which the Realtor puts an endless amount of work, effort, sweat, blood, and many wasted days that is anything BUT a "Short" sale. The seller wants to sell; the buyer wants to buy. The bank can't remember where they put the paperwork. 2. Forecl...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
Cat Island Waterfront Home www.29RidgeRoad.com now offered at $699,000 This gorgeous classic brick ranch has been completely renovated and offers the perfect floorplan for entertaining!~ www.RoyalPinesHome.com $299,000 Over 2400 square feet with 5 Bedrooms!~ Somerset Point continues to offer home buyers new construction at incredible prices~ www.SomersetPointBeaufort.com If you long for a waterfront community that offers over an acre of naturally landscaped yards, wonderful neighborhood gatherings, and easy access to major waterways, Ashdale awaits. www.MyAshdaleHome.com $369,000 Somerset Point is now building the Verdier model, which has double porch options, large kitchen with custom island, and 4 spacious bedrooms~ www.SomersetPointBeaufort.com   63 Sunset Blvd~ An amazing opportuni...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
After months of dragging my flintstone-flat feet, and eloquently expressing every single excuse, some real ..some not quite so real; I went wedding dress shopping.For some girls this day is something planned, organized, and anticipated in ways only girls who dream of weddings can understand. I am not that girl. I spend my days drudging through construction sites, debating square footage  ad nauseam, all the while my biggest concern usually involves sub contractors and summer storms. My dreams are more in line with a career as a new star in Swamp People rather than being the center of attention, in the center of a church, wrapped tightly in the center of a dress best described as nothing short of material mayhem.  My reasons for not attempting this majestic feat, were more of a personal ...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
cherimie | Ballenger Realty | (843) 812-2090 63 Sunset Blvd, Beaufort, SC Phenomenal Intracoastal Waterway Views, TRADE CONSIDERED .64 acres Vacant Land offered at $799,750 Lot Size .64 acres DESCRIPTION Large gorgeous deepwater lot less than 10 minutes from downtown, extremely high bluff, gorgeous trees and requires only a short dock. One of the few remaining deepwater docks not in a development setting- build the house of your dreams while enjoying the comforts of the 1000sqft guest house. Less than one year old and still under warranty, the 1000sqft guest house (with 200sqft of porches) offers hardi plank siding, stained custom concrete floors, exquisite crown molding, stainless steel appliances, crystal door knobs, 42" Mahogany cabinets and countertops, walk-in pantry, vaulted ceil...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
3522 Morgan River Drive BEAUFORT, SC Gorgeous Home in Waterfront Neighborhood of Ashdale, Beaufort SC 4BR/3+2BA Single Family House $387,000 Year Built 1983 Sq Footage 2,800 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 2 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 55,321 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionOver an acre of lush natural landscaping nestled along side a protected nature preserve,in one of Beaufort's most well established communities sits this lovely home complete with screened in porch, deck, and custom wooden walkway that leads to a wonderful sitting/lounging area around a fire pit perfect for oyster roasts and entertaining. Completely renovated in 2006 this home will bring comfort and security. Wood floors throughout the downstairs as well as the upstairs, ceramic tile i...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
In the bottom of a large wooden trunk, tattered and torn are the years of my life. Page after page of feelings, emotions, events, confusion, and shenanigans that shall forever remain at the bottom of that large wooden trunk; however, one powerful word appears on page after page. This word represents the struggle, the bond, the very essence of the good, the bad, and the horrible that is me: Momma.It is rumored that when I was born I looked at her, she looked at me and the battle lines were drawn. Beside the blonde ringlets, the blue eyes, and the piglet nose, no other similarities could be found. She was sweet and quiet, I was somewhere in a mud puddle. Her dreams for me were classical piano and ballet slippers; I preferred a fishing pole and boots. If memory serves, the first ten years ...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
cherimie | Ballenger Realty | (843) 812-2090 59 Thomas Sumter, Beaufort, SC Gorgeous Royal Pines Home For Sale 3BR/2+1BA Single Family House offered at $299,000 Year Built 1985 Sq Footage 2,200 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 43,560 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION A classic, completely renovated Royal Pines roaming ranch sits on this lush, spacious yard. Contemporary upgrades, and stylish finishes give this 2200sqft home a beautiful, natural flow perfect for entertaining. The warm tones of the honey oak wood floors compliment the abundant natural light, neutral interiorcolors, and the gorgeous view! In addition to 3 lovely bedrooms and 2.5 well appointed baths, the family room centers around a gorgeous wood burning fireplac...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
Apparently more and more professionals are turning to real estate to help find their way in a challenging economy. Many institutions offer the basic prelicensing courses that leave us all a bit shell shocked; however, The Technical College of The Lowcountry has asked me to teach specific courses for those entering the, often choppy waters of realty. My first course is titled "So You Think You Want To Be A Realtor", if they don't run screaming then I will be offering my next course outlined below: You are A Realtor. Now What? Congratulations on embarking on a challenging career. There are many avenues you may now take to build a place in the industry to call your own. Welcome aboard and hold on tight!  Road Map for Your Goal A. What Type of Agent Are You 1. Focusing on Listings How to co...
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By Cherimie Crane
(Cherimie Crane & Associates)
It isn't fairy dust, storks with tightly wrapped houses, or statues of dignitaries buried beneath the mailbox. It isn't shady deals, bait-n-switch, or empty promises. It is pure, old fashioned, time proven hard work. It is hard work on the behalf of a dedicated design team, a detailed oriented builder, an optimistic and experienced sales staff, and pure grit from every set of hands that has touched this community that is steadily beating the odds in beautiful Beaufort South Carolina. For over a year, remarkably long hours, days, and weeks were spent dissecting every detail, every inch, every possible scenario of launching a new community in what may be the most difficult market in recent history. We created floorplans only to recreate them and do it all over again at the slightest hint ...
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3522 Morgan River Drive BEAUFORT, SC Gorgeous Home in Waterfront Neighborhood of Ashdale, Beaufort SC 4BR/3+2BA Single Family House $387,000 Year Built 1983 Sq Footage 2,800 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 3 full, 2 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 55,321 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionOver an acre of lush natural landscaping nestled along side a protected nature preserve,in one of Beaufort's most well established communities sits this lovely home complete with screened in porch, deck, and custom wooden walkway that leads to a wonderful sitting/lounging area around a fire pit perfect for oyster roasts and entertaining. Completely renovated in 2006 this home will bring comfort and security. Wood floors throughout the downstairs as well as the upstairs, ceramic tile i...
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