General Interest

July 27, 2012

HUD Issues Final Rule Aimed at Preserving Assisted Housing

With the publication of the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) final rules in the recent Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) officially implemented the Obama Administration’s groundbreaking strategy to preserve tens of thousands of units of public and assisted housing.

RAD allows public housing …

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July 2, 2012

Star Spangled Banner

Our American flag is obviously the symbol of our country but it has come to remind us of every man and woman who has fought for the freedom that we enjoy. The emotions that are stirred by images of our flag can run from happiness to sadness to even …

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May 28, 2012

Protect Yourself

Home is a place you should feel safe and secure. Sometimes, we take it for granted and unfortunately, we do need to remain vigilant about things we do that could compromise our well-being. Here are a few tips you might want to consider.

  1. Everyone loves an inviting …
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May 25, 2012

The Fiscal Cliff: What It Means for Housing and Home Builders

At the end of 2012, a number of tax and spending policies are scheduled to change. Taken together, these changes may exert a strong fiscal drag on an already fragile macroeconomic environment depending on the actions of Congress. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke calls this the “fiscal cliff.” Tax policy …

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May 22, 2012

US home sales up, something to cheer about!

Are there something to cheer about on Market Real Estate Sales Trend??? Yay!!! The increased sales pace was far from widespread. Sales were strongest in the Northeast and the South. Outright declines were tallied in the West and Midwest.

 

Oh yeah!!! A pickup in hiring and …

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May 16, 2012

Improved Mobile Phone Coverage on Hilton Head?

Mobile coverage on Hilton Head may soon be improving. Planning commissioners has recommended to the town council to allow cell towers on property without homes.

"More cell towers could pop up in Hilton Head Island communities under a proposal endorsed by a town panel Wednesday."

"The move would …

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May 2, 2012

The Real Estate Educator: Trust: Real Estate's New Currency

It’s no secret. The biggest challenge we face in our business today is a consumer population that is largely crippled by fear, uncertainty, confusion, a loss of confidence and a lack of trust.

We are dealing with a trust crisis and it’s completely understandable. Just look at what we …

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April 27, 2012

Coligny & Shelter Cove redevelopment

Last year the Town of Hilton Head Island invested in the redevelopment of Coligny Beach Park. This year they are working with area private property owners and making considerations to redevelop the whole Coligny Beach area.


Here's a link to,

Coligny Redevelopment Project

Shelter Cove Mall Redevelopment Project

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April 27, 2012

Tax-Free Income

Some residents of Augusta, Georgia have purchased tickets to the Master's for years but have never attended the famous golf tournament. It's because they include the tickets as a bonus to the people who rent their home during the event.

Each year, owners rent their home for a …

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April 23, 2012

Save Money...Be Comfortable

Automatic thermostats can lower your monthly utility costs while conveniently regulating your comfort by adjusting temperatures on your heating and cooling systems. These can be particularly effective in homes with zoned systems where you live in one area during the day but sleep in a different zone.

There …

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