Real Estate Expert in Mount Pleasant
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KELLER WILLAMS REALTY
Brian OShea
496 Bransom Court
Suite 200
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
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| title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|
| Finish Strong video.... very inspiring | 0 | Feb 11, 2010 |
| New HUD form for buyers and sellers | 0 | Oct 15, 2009 |
| $8000.00 tax credit used as downpayment | 0 | Jun 02, 2009 |
| HAP Homeowners Assistance Program - reassigned during the mortgage crisis | 0 | May 07, 2009 |
| Charleston Dragon Boat 2009 in Charleston SC | 0 | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Wando Students and Roper Hospital article in the Post and Courier | 1 | Apr 13, 2009 |
| Carrotmob in Charleston - Join us to help Charleston go Green | 0 | Apr 10, 2009 |
| Video on Buying is Cheaper then Renting | 0 | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Copahee View home for rent | 0 | Feb 19, 2009 |
| Home Inspection - What do they look for? | 0 | Feb 17, 2009 |
Feb
11
Posted by charlestonblog under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information
Finish Strong – A Motivational Movie Featuring Olympic Medalists – kewegohttp://www.SimpleTruths.com/fsInspiring stories of perseverance. People finishing strong despite adversity.Features Bethany Hamilton, John Baker, Paul Hamm, Wilma Rudolph, and lots more.Keywords: inspirational simple truths mac anderson gift books finish strong dan green
Oct
15
Posted by charlestonblog under For Buyers, General Information
This link is to the new HUD form http://www.hud.gov/content/releases/hud-1.pdf
Jun
2
Posted by charlestonblog under For Buyers, General Information
Published by Lonon Law Firm
with one commentThe Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced new details as to how first-time home buyers may get quicker access to the up-to $8,000 tax credit offered by the federal government.The good news: The measure will allow first-time buyers to use short-term loans against and up to the amount of the anticipated tax credit to pay for closing costs and some of their downpayment. The not-so-good news is that the benefit only applies to FHA loans and buyers must still provide a 3.5% downpayment to œhave some skin in the game. Still, the closing cost benefit should make it more affordable for some to purchase a home, though it may not be a œgame-changer for the troubled real estate market.The program has several other limitations. For instance, the borrower may not receive any cash back and the loan amount cannot exceed the total needed for the down payment, closing costs and prepaid items. The secondary financing may or may not require monthly payments depending on the program provider which may be a goverment agency or approved lender or non-profit. Only ten state governments are currently offering tax credit advance program (South Carolina is not one of them) and, considering that the benefit only lasts until December 1, 2009, some question whether non-profits and lenders will invest time and money into setting up such a short-term program.HUD™s mortgagee letter on the matter released Friday afternoon is available Bobby GreenMortgage Loan OfficerBank of America Home Loans843.884.9225 office843.991-9274 Cell866.517.1103 Fax1960 Riviera Dr. Ste. A
Mt. Pleasant, SC `29464
May
7
Posted by charlestonblog under Charleston AFB, For Sellers, Regional News
To learn about the HAP progarm go to Hap eligibility.
I still have not spoke to anyone that completed the program. If you know of someone or have a story please blog the story, so we all can benefit.
If you have your reassighnment orders and are ready to start the program contact me asap.. HAP@WandoHomes.com
Apr
28
Posted by charlestonblog under Fave Neighborhood, For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information
Charleston Dragon Boat 2009 is coming.
It is this Saturday May 4th at Brittle Bank Park, Downtown Charleston. Come and support Cancer Surviors and watch these 20 person boats race in the Ashley River near the Charleston Harbor. If you want more info contact dragonboat@wandohomes.com
Apr
13
Posted by charlestonblog under Ask a REALTOR, Fave Neighborhood, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mount Pleasant, Regional News
Wando High students learn from team building hospitalBy Jessica Johnson The Post and Courier Thursday, April 9, 2009
Leroy Burnell Roper St. Francis Healthcare is proceeding with work on a Mount Pleasant hospital, a $143 million, 85-bed facility off U.S. Highway 17 near Wando High School. The planned opening is in late 2010. A roomful of engineers, architects and construction managers who spoke to Wando High School students during a recent field trip all had a role in the planning and creation of new Roper St. Francis buildings taking shape in northern Mount Pleasant. But all of them took different avenues to the jobs they’re in now, constructing Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s new Mount Pleasant hospital and medical office building. Some went to four-year engineering schools, while others earned technical degrees and worked their way up through the ranks, they told a Wando High School civil engineering and architecture class. Peter DiNicola, now director of engineering for Roper St. Francis, was in the Coast Guard and made contacts at Roper while serving as a commander in Charleston. He has two master’s degrees, but wasn’t an engineer by nature. After retiring from the Coast Guard, he joined Roper St. Francis. DiNicola and others involved in building the 85-bed facility talked about their roles and backgrounds to a group of mostly juniors and seniors in Wando High’s pre-engineering program on-site before giving students a tour of the project. Adam Pyles, program manager at BE&K, the contractor for the medical office building, told students to take part in a co-op program that allows them to work with an engineering firm while they’re in school. That way, they can learn on the job. “You might get into it and think, ‘This is awful. I hate this.’ Which is good,” he said, adding that it gives students time to make a change. Like a co-op, the engineering program at Wando gives students a small taste of what an engineering or architecture career might be like. When most students enter the program, they don’t realize what being an engineer involves, according to teacher Deborah Kennedy. She tells her students that anything they can touch probably had some engineering behind it. A large portion of the $180 million cost to construct the new hospital and medical office building is from engineering, ranging from site design to planning the layout of mechanical utilities and electrical wiring. DiNicola said the project was similar to managing the construction of the Heart and Vascular Tower at Roper, but the Mount Pleasant project has offered its own set of challenges. Students commented on the different groups working together, spotting organization in what most see as chaos. Marshall Houston, a junior who wants to study construction management or civil engineering, said he grew up around building projects but was in awe of the hospital construction. “I’m not used to such a large project. All of the organization is kind of amazing,” he said. Reach Jessica Johnson at 937-5560 or jjohnson@postand courier.com. |
Apr
10
Posted by charlestonblog under Charleston, Fave Neighborhood, For Buyers, For Realty Professionals, For Sellers, Regional News
Carrot Mob Comes to Charleston
charleston carrotmob is in full effect from Justin Nathanson on Vimeo. Need directions to the Charleston Carrotmob? Here is a map. Looking to buy a GREEN home —- Contact GreenHome@WandoHomes.com
Mar
29
Posted by charlestonblog under Ask a REALTOR, For Buyers, General Information
The video below is from the CBS early show earlier this week. Points are made in the comparison of buying a home verses renting in 2009. I just sold a few homes this year to first time home buyers and agree with this point in the Charleston, sc market. If you want to see homes available in the Charleston area please contact me. BUYvsRENT@wandohomes.com
Feb
19
Posted by charlestonblog under For Buyers, Listings, Mount Pleasant
You can find the listing on craigs list.
http://charleston.craigslist.org/apa/1041972790.html (apts/housing for rent)
If you like to live in Mount Pleasant, but do not want to be in the city limits then this house is the perfect alternative. Check it out. or call Brian J O’Shea for more information.
Feb
17
Posted by charlestonblog under For Buyers, General Information
Wondring what a home inspection is all about?
I found this link it is a basic overview but flows well.
–>Launch the tour now. 
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If your looking for a home inspector in the Charleston Area, Please contact me at inspector@wandohomes.com
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