From homes to cabins to dormitories—and everything in between—re-purposed shipping containers, or ISBUs (Intermodal Steel Building Units) are making their mark on the residential real estate sector, blurring the lines between two very distinct industries as one’s trash becomes the other’s treasure. Originally built to transport goods, the average life …
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Feb. 13, 2013
Real Estate Trends: From Trash to Treasure
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Feb. 12, 2013
Hilton Head town board approves Shelter Cove mall design
Originally The Mall at Shelter Cove Opened in 1988. Which featured two Belk Stores and a vacant anchor last occupied by Off Fifth – an outlet store owned by Saks Fifth Avenue
Now, finally Developers are approved to build a new outdoor mall to replace The Mall …
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Feb. 8, 2013
The Best Day to List a Home Is…
Did you know that there is a best day to List your Featured Home? Yes and Financial Experts as well as Psychological peole points to Friday as the Best day to list homes. Could it be the reason why we always tag along the TGIF thing??
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Feb. 5, 2013
Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance moving to new location
The annual Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for November 2 – 3, 2013, will move to Port Royal Golf Club, a member of the prestigious Heritage Golf Group collection of top U.S. courses. The Concours d’Elegance caps off an entire week’s worth of events and experiences for individuals who are passionate about …
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Feb. 4, 2013
Bluffton buys land, hopes to attract tech businesses
As the town of Bluffton closes on about seven acres across from CareCore National headquarters, its officials say a newly formed public development corporation could play a major role in using the purchase to expand its vision of a technology-focused business park at Buckwalter Place. The purchase, divided between a …
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Feb. 4, 2013
Before You Leave Home...
The last thing you want to do while you're on a trip is to worry about someone burglarizing your home. Use this checklist to add some peace of mind to your travel plans.
- Ask a trusted friend - to pick up your mail and newspaper and keep the …
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Feb. 3, 2013
Cuomo Seeking Home Buyouts in Flood Zones
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has maintained that New York needs to reconsider the way it develops its coastlines. He has proposed that instead of rebuilding a number of neighborhoods along the sea, New York should spend $400 million to purchase homes wrecked by the hurricane and have them demolished. …
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Jan. 29, 2013
Nation's Home Builders Elect Leadership for 2013
Members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) elected four Senior Officers to top leadership positions within the federation during the association’s International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.
With more than 800 affiliated state and local home builders associations and more than 140,000 members across the country, NAHB …
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Jan. 24, 2013
Wind insurance premiums too high along SC coast
Homeowners, check this out! Premiums for wind insurance being discussed as it is said to be too high along SC coast.
"Premiums for wind insurance along the South Carolina coast are too high, and the state’s next insurance director needs to find out why, a coastal …
Jan. 24, 2013
NAHB Announces National Green Building Awards Winners
Several builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored yesterday as winners of the National Green Building Awards given by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The awards were presented during the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas.
Each year, NAHB recognizes individuals, companies and …
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