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So you think real estate is some on the side, part time moneymaker job?

Well, for some agents it is. But for those of us that love this business, we take real estate very serious and make this our full time careers. It’s a tough business, especially in this economy. With one of the highest drop out rates, the real estate business retains only a small percentage of REALTORS® that actually end up representing buyers and sellers. Those of us that are serious about representing clients have to go through extensive legal and ethical training, as well as continuing education to ensure superior service. We are required to be professional experts in our field.

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Kiawah Island Golf Resort is in the initial planning stages of constructing a 150-room hotel on the west side of the island and several four-bedroom golf cottages along the Ocean Course.

The resort has enlisted three architectural firms to present style concepts and plans for redeveloping both sites.

Roger Warren, president of Kiawah Island Golf Resort, said the concepts would be presented to the resort’s ownership board for review. 

“Based on the estimated costs of the project and the projected health of the resort vacation market, they will determine if the economic environment warrants moving forward with the construction,” Warren said.

The hotel’s site was the location of the Kiaw...

Charleston, South Carolina offers plentiful public services and a warm climate in an appealing coastal location. Residents can easily travel by air, sea, road or rail. The Census Bureau reports that Charleston's per capita income is substantially higher than the state average. For these and other reasons, many people look for homes in this city. The following tips can help you shop for real estate in Charleston, SC:

1. Look at the trends. In a country that is going through a serious housing crisis, the average price of a home in Charleston, SC went up last year. The median price went up 3%. Whether this seems like a big number to you or not, compared to the rest of the country the Charle...