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Charleston SC 7th Annual Dog Show

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 7th annual Charleston Dog Show ... a wonderful family event for Lowcountry dogs and their families. In addition to friendly canine competition, we will have a dog vendor village, silent auction, pet portrait artists' corner, microchipping clinic, educational exhibits highlighting area Dog Rescue groups, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing, Obedience Demonstrations, gourmet lunch boxes, children's PB&J stand, canine concessions and much more!

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

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Historic Charleston, SC - July 2007

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Tips on selling your Charleston Home

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Has Charlestons Real Estate Market Hit Bottom ?

Recently on The Today Show Barbara Corcoran, a Real Estate Expert, said that by the time we realize we hit the lowest prices in the Real Estate Markets, it will be too late because they are already going to be going up. I believe this. I know buyers are waiting for a deal, but are we there yet? With Mortgage rates lower than they have been at in years (but also starting to see some increases).

Take a look at these Charleston statistics and you decide.



THE CHARLESTON REAL ESTATE UPDATE

The house prices are for homes with an apx. sqft range of 2000-2500.

....................2004 ........2005........ 2006........ 2007........2008.........Diff 2004-2008
Rivertowne.....$297,240...$387,664...$421,212...$4 03,850...$360,500...18%
Bell Hall..........$335,093...$401,343...$408,514...$36 2,700...$378,705...12%
Brickyard....... $281,750...$345,571...$386,279...$375,129...$336,3 86...16%
Park West...... $261,499...$324,219...$335,338...$345,067...$303,8 44...14%
Charl Natio..... $266,640...$330,525...$381,013...$378,625...$342,9 94....22%

As you can see, all of the neighborhoods are at least 12% more than their 2004 price. However, these are prices not adjusted for inflation. When adjusted for inflation, the home prices look like:

....................2004 ........2005........ 2006........ 2007........2008.........Diff 2004-2008
Rivertowne.....$332,909...$421,657...$443,829...$4 13,750...$360,500...7%
Bell Hall..........$376,824...$436,535...$430,549...$37 1,592...$378,705...0%
Brickyard....... $316,838...$375,873...$407,020...$384,325...$336,3 86...6%
Park West...... $294,065...$352,648...$353,344...$353,526...$303,8 44...3%
Charl Natio..... $299,846...$359,507...$401,472...$387,907...$342,9 94....13%

As you can see now, the home prices are much nearer the 2004 price.

Make your own conclusions, but we may be nearer the bottom than most people think.

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Gold Star Homes in Charleston South Carolina

Century 21 Properties Plus and Creaturo & Associates are proud to introduce our Gold Star Home program. This program is an excellent way to showcase your home when your selling in the Charleston Market. The Gold Star program means that your property has been pre-inspected by a licensed home inspector and a Termite inspector. Also a Home Warranty has been purchased by the Home Owner.
What this means is a huge benefit for potential buyers. The last thing a buyer wants after falling in love with your home is to find out there are hidden problems or termites. With the Gold Star home program, a buyer gets to preview all the inspections before making an offer. This benefits both the buyer and Seller because they are informed before they go into contract. So for the Seller it means if there are any repairs to be done, they can be taken care of at their leisure rather that in a rush once an offer has been made.

For more information on how to enroll your home in the Gold Star program please contact

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Using a Realtor to Sell your Charleston area home in this market

In this market is more important now than ever to use a Realtor to market your home. A full time Realtor with experience, expertise and a proven record. A Realtor will help you find the right price range for your home. Because buyer search for homes in a specific price range, positioning your home in the middle increases potential buyer chance of seeing your home.

You also want a Realtor with great online presence. They need to be all over Internet marketing. Does your Realtor advertise on multiple web sites? Where does their website rank on the search engines?

Have your Realtor show you examples of fliers, literature they do for their listings. Buyer are more likely to take a flier than call on a sign. These are just a few things that Creaturo and Associates specialize in. We have a marketing plan no one can beat and a team of agents that specialize in your neighborhood. We are always "on call" for your and our buyer so you are never neglected or uninformed.
So whether your Buying or Selling....Creaturo and Associates at Century 21 Properties Plus is the only name to Remember!

Berkeley County South Carolina Real Estate

Berkeley county is the largest county in the Charleston area. With a population of 163,622+, It has experienced tremendous growth in the past ten years. With Lake Marion in Berkeley county's back yard it is a boater, fishing and other water sports enthusiast's heaven on earth. On Daniel Island, the tennis and soccer fanatics have the areas best facilities right in the area with the Family Circe Tennis Center and the Blackbaud Stadium.
The average income is 48,000. Several big companies have set up shop in Berkeley County. Google recently opened a data center in Berkeley county.
The Berkeley County schools are thriving and the county is building new schools as the growth calls for it.There are several private schools in the area.
Real Estate is strong with many new neighborhoods being built. In 2007 the average median sales price for Berkeley County was 180K. All the national builders are building communities in Berkeley County including, Centex, KB Home, Beazer and David Weekley. One of my personal favorite communities, Beresford Hall is also in Berkeley County. Dell Webb has also built a retirement community in Berkeley county.
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YOU BETCHA! Charleston SC Has a Joe the Plummer

The nice things about working with Creaturo and Associates of Century 21 Properties Plus in Charleston SC is that we have over 120 years of experience. And our experience has brought us a network of people that we can recommend to you. We can recommend Joe The Plumber, Danny the Insurance Guy, Daniel the Attorney, Ray the Mortgage Specialist, Sergay the Painter and Chris the Home Inspector. We can also help you with recommendations on hotels to stay at during your visits, we can guide you to great places to eat in the Charleston area and tell you about all the "Must See" places in Historic Charleston.
Our team doesn't just sell single family homes, town homes, condos, although we do a pretty good job at that, we also sell Charleston South Carolina. We plan on being in the business for many years to come, therefore, we give all our clients the best service possible because we want them to be our clients and friends now and in the future.

Charleston's Century 21 Open House October 26 - Century 21 Property Plus

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It might be almost Halloween, but there will be no tricks just lots of treats! October is National Open House Month For Century 21. Century 21 Properties Plus and Creaturo and Associates will be having a Halloween Themed Open House through out the Charleston area. The Open House will be from 1-5 on Sunday October 26. After you have 5 agents to sign your open house brochure, stop by the Century 21 Office at 1200 Two Island Court in Mount Pleasant or the Century 21 properties plus office in Summerville at 118 W Richardson Av and get a prize just for attending the open house.

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HOMES ON THE CENTURY 21 PROPERTIES PLUS OPEN HOUSE

2228 Andover Way - $334,000 - Listed By Dave Creaturo & Erik Fender

1126 Ole Oak - $244,900 - Listed By Dave Creaturo

1394 Eden Rd - $998,500 - Listed By Anne Whalen

64 Morgan Place -$1,750,000 - Listed By Darlene Creaturo & Dave Creaturo

113 N Shelmore - $915,000 - Listed By Penny Hyland

3009 Riverwood - $$550,000 - Listed By Susan Flaherty

201 Border - $169,000 - Listed by Debra Barker

132 Barley - $185,000 - Listed by Debra Barker

1937 Ronlin Farms - $1,790,000 - Listed by Jim & Julie Chalupsky

1486 Clarendon Way - $324,000 - Listed by Julie & Jim Chalupsky

316 Queens ct - $295,000 - Listed by Jane locke

90 Willow Oak cir - $210,500 - Listed By Jane Locke

102 Bill park Dr $ 159,900 - Listed By Bill Milo

107 Thames $459,000 - Listed by Nancy Rehm

3260 Louis Miles $ 799,900 - Listed by Nancy Rehm

474 Hainsworth $270,000 Listed By Nancy Rehm

1347 River Otter $ 269,900 - Listed by Dave Creaturo

1164 Marsh Harbor $185,000 - Listed by Kimberly Lease

2144 Military Way $ 465,000 - Listed by Melanie Dehaven

100 Sandelwood $ 109,900 - Listed By Suzanne Morgan

1834 Villa Mason # D - $139,900 Listed by Candace Brace

1600 Long Grove # 824 $220,000 - Listed by Candace Brace

6211 Rolling Fork Unit H - $89,300 - Listed by Carrie Davis

6309 Lucille - $184,000 - Listed by Carrie Davis

6240 April Pine circle - $84,000 - Listed by $Carrie Davis

5339 Hartord - $ 150,000 - Listed by Carrie Davis

802 Balgrove $300,999- Listed by Vivki Jones

1316 Old Brickyard $650,000 - Listed by Bob & Maggie Curtis

23 McDaniel $ 1,070,000 - Listed by Maggie & Bob Curtis

102 Preston $ 224,000 - Listed by Jacki Mims

561 Delafield $248,750 - Listed by Kathy Tatum

210 Breckingridge $ 212,000 - Listed by Dyana & Doug Winchester

109 Cassels $172,000 - Listed by Doug & Dyana Winchester

4628 Durant $214,800 - Listed by Greg Rice

1600 long Grove 1718 - $ 189,000 - Listed by Candace Brace

1836 A Villa Mason - $156,789 - Listed by Candace Brace

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First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit - but buy before July 2009

By Century 21 Properties Plus - Creaturo & Associates
Just one more reason now is the time to buy...
If you are buying your first home or you haven't owned a home in over 3 years you may qualify for a tax credit. depending on the price of the home you purchase and your gross income, you can get up to 7,500 tax credit. To receive the maximum tax credit of $7,500, you must have a adjusted gross income below $75,000 for individuals (or $150,000 for joint filers). There is a reduced tax credit available for individuals with a adjusted gross income up to $95,000 (or $170,000 for joint filers). The tax credit is a reduction of taxes you owe. If your tax credit is more than what you owe in taxes, the balance will be refunded to you. The tax credit applies to homes purchased (closed) on or after April 9, 2008, and before July 1, 2009. For more details visit www.FederalHousingTaxCredit.com.

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Call to all Charleston SC Residents - Gulf Coast needs our help

As Gustav is on the doorsteps of the Gulf coast it's time to act. Creaturo & Associates would like to call everyone & your friends to help the people in need.
We will be taking up baby & children supplies, pet supplies & gift cards. We will then donate them to our local Red Cross to be brought to the gulf coast.
Please drop off all supplies to our office at 1200 Two Island Ct Mt Pleasant ( on the IOP Connector next to the DMV) starting Monday (Labor Day)
For more info please call Dave Creaturo @ 843-709-6687

Green Fair in Charleston South Carolina

Charleston is going green. On September 28 from 12-6 at Marion Square Park, Charleston SC is having their First Green Fair. The purpose of the fair is to introduce products, services and technologies available to the residents of the Lowcountry using an environmentally responsible forum of education and entertainment. The event should be an informative and entertaining day. There will be delicious food vendors including Home Team Barbecue, Aluette, Taco Boy, Monza, The Glass Onion and Good Food Catering. There will also be a wine/beer garden sponsored by Wine Awhile with local and organic beer and wines, all proceeds go to Lowcountry Earthforce. For the kids there will be many things to do green as well as a demonstration by the South Carolina Aquarium and Children's museum, Puppet shows and a rock climbing wall. There will also be over 75 exhibitors. If you ride a bike to the event there will be a bike valet. And the best part of the day is it won't cost you any green!! It's free.

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What you can get for over $1 Mil in the Charleston SC Real Estate Market

BY CREATURO & ASSOCIATES

A Million dollars in Charleston South Carolina can get you a lot of house in some areas and in other areas, Historic Downtown for example, it just gets you started in the real estate market. The most expensive homes listed on Charleston MLS are located on Isle Of Palms as well as Downtown. In West Ashley, spending over a million on real estate you can buy a sophisticated family home located in the established, sought after neighborhood "The Crescent". You'll also find beautiful riverfront homes along the Ashley. View all West Ashley homes for 1 Million plus on Charleston's MLS. Owning a Beachfront home in Charleston will cost you several million. Expect to pay at least 4 million to be on the beach in Isle Of Palms. On Folly Beach you will be able to buy a home with Beach access for a little over a million. On Sullivan's Island you can own a beachfront home starting at 3 Million. View all Beach Properties for 1 Million plus on Charleston MLS. Currently, the most expensive home on John or James Island is 1.8 Million. The home is 5,000 square feet and has 2 acres of land. So between 1 Million and 1.8 Million buys you a riverfront or tidal creek home on John or James Island or a home with acreage. View all properties for 1 million plus on John Or James Island. There are few properties in North Charleston that warrant spending over a million. Location and privacy is what you'll pay for. The few listings that are over a million are in soon to be gated Plantation Island, a tucked away private community on the historic Ashley River. View all North Charleston properties for over 1 million on Charleston MLS. In Mount Pleasant, properties go up to 3.3 Million. On of the highest priced listings is a 4,000 sq ft Condo at The Tides for 3.2 million. For between 1 and 2 million you will find a waterfront homes. View all Mount Pleasant Properties 1 Million Plus on Charleston MLS. 7.8 Million dollars buys you the most expensive home in Historic Downtown Charleston. In the Historic District and colorful history – the c. 1852-1870 Patrick O’Donnell House was infamously built by the groom-to-be, but he took so long in completing his masterpiece that his fiance married someone else. The 6 bedroom, 10,000 square foot home is located on King Street. View all Downtown Properties for 1 Million Plus on Charleston MLS. With the exception of a few areas in Hanahan and most of Daniel Island, Berkeley County and Dorchester County doesn't not have many properties that are over a million dollars. On Daniel Island, you will find many homes in the 1-5 million dollar range. View all Homes in Southern Berkeley county for a million plus on MLS.

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Charleston is for the dogs

By Creaturo & Associates

Many of my client's ask me if Charleston is pet friendly. I always answer yes.
A visit to one of Charleston's off-lease dog parks is one example of Charleston's pet hospitality. With acres of area to run a play, a man's best friend can get lots of fresh air and exercise at any of the three Charleston county dog parks.  The beaches are dog friendly also. There are a few rules when taking "Fido" to the beach but they are necessary for the safety of your dog and others. Each local beach has different rules.

 Sullivans Island:
DOG ORDINANCE - The summer dog ordinances went into effect on April 1, 2007.
- Dogs may be on the beach without a leash from 5am – 10 am
- No dogs allowed from 10 am – 6 pm
- Dogs may be on the beach on a leash (no longer than 10 feet) from 6 pm – 5 am

Isle of Palms:
Leash Laws: Dogs are welcome on the beach year-round. Leash laws are in effect daily, except 5 a.m.-8 a.m. Dogs are expected to be under voice command of their owners during that time. If cited, fees range from $100-$500, depending upon the frequency of the violation by the dog and owner.

Folly Beach:
From May 1st through September 30th, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10 am and 5 pm. This law is very sensible because during those months the beach is extremely crowded during the daytime and also it’s unhealthy for dogs because of the excessive heat.

Throughout Charleston, there are boutiques, spas and resorts that cater to dogs. On King Street, there is a specialty bakery Three Dog Bakery, that caters to your pooch. They provide  oven fresh Dog treats and Dog food. There is even a company that will clean up your dog debris for you. Premier Pet Waste and Yard Sanitation Service, claims to scoop all of the dog waste so you don't have to! They also deliver all of your pet food, litter, and supplies, right to your door!  They even offer Vacation Services.

Everywhere you go in the Charleston area you'll see someone walking, running or playing with their dogs..So yes we welcome your pets....

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What you get for $800,000 - $1M In Charleston SC Real Estate

By Dave & Darcy Creaturo

In  the Charleston South Carolina Real Estate market, once you spend over 800,000 to a million, there isn't much difference in the type of property you will be able to buy.  With the exception of the Beaches, in most areas of Charleston you can get either waterfront or water view properties. In areas like North Charleston, Northern Berkeley County and Summerville you won't find many properties that are listed for over 800,000.

In Mount Pleasant and Historic Downtown Charleston there are probably the most listings in this price range. There are some beautiful homes for sale in the Mount Pleasant area. Behind the gates of Dunes West, for less than a million you can find luxury homes on an acre or so or on the golf course. In Park West there are custom homes on the tidal creek with a floating dock. Also in Mount Pleasant, you'll be able to build a Charleston Single style home in the new construction community of Watermark.
View all Mount Pleasant Properties from 800,000 to 1 million on Charleston MLS.

For 800,000 in Historic Downtown Charleston, you can buy a 3 bedroom condo over looking the Charleston Harbor or a 4 bedroom Victorian South of Broad. View all Historic Downtown Charleston properties for 800-1 million on Charleston MLS.

In North Charleston, a  luxury condo on the Ashley or a waterfront estate home with a half acre, are what you find for 800K to a million.
View all North Charleston Properties from 800-1 million on Charleston MLS.

In West Ashley neighborhoods like, Stono Ferry, Poplar Grove and Yonges Island, you are sure to get a nice home on a large lot for 800K plus.
View all West Ashley Homes from 800K-1 million on Charleston MLS.

On John and James Island waterfront homes can be found from 800K and up. You'll also be able to find some nice older homes with acreage. View all John and James Island Homes on Charleston's MLS.

In Summerville, you will be able to buy a estate on the golf course for 800K to a million. Also, in Dorchester County homes with acreage are  readily available.
View all Summerville Properties between 800k to 1 million on Charleston MLS.

For 800K to a million on Folly Beach you can get a older home on the beach. On Isle Of Palms, you can get a older home that needs a lot of TLC, basically your buying the land but you can also find a nice older home in behind the gates of Wild Dunes.
View all Beach Properties on Charleston MLS.

In Southern Berkeley County, you can purchase a very nice home on Daniel Island for 800K-1 million. Luxury homes in Beresford Hall  also start at this price point. In Hanahan's Tanner Plantation, 800,000-1 million can by you a 4,000 square foot home.
View all properties in southern Berkeley County on MLS.

In Northern Berkeley County, there are only a few homes listed in the 800K plus range. Your sure to get a few acres of land with your property in this area for 800K to a million.
View all Northern Berkeley County homes for 800K-1 million on Charleston MLS.

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Century 21 Properties Plus Charleston Real Estate

As in all industries, there are always a few companies that soar above the rest. And now, more than ever before, especially with the current real estate market conditions, it is important to position your real estate business with a company that that works hard at staying ahead of the competition. C21 Properties Plus, Inc. is an established company in Charleston that has a proven track record and is doing just that. With the internet revolution, they realized early on the importance of technology and how it would affect the real estate industry. They have continuously succeeded in being a leader in technology in our Charleston market. Technology and the internet have also been important to our Creaturo and Associates business plan. After our clients, we have spent many dollars and much of our time positioning ourselves ahead of the rest.
It is common knowledge that there has also been a lot of restructuring happening in the real estate industry and recently many opportunities for advancement in the industry presented itself to us. After exploring the many opportunities in our marketplace, it was evident that it was necessary to associate our business with a company that had already adjusted to the market conditions and was showing evidence of growth. And also a company that worked well with our business plan. We decided hands down, that together, incorporating our knowledge of the internet and technology with Century 21's knowledge, we’ll continue to stay on the cutting edge well into the future.
Most agents look to commission structure and Century 21 Properties Plus, Inc. is one of the best out there for agents and especially for Teams. So if you're looking for a real estate career and a mid-sized company to hang your license that is both professional and growing, Century 21 Properties Plus, Inc. is just that. And if you are new to the business and looking to jump start your career and gain experience by being part of an award winning Team, then you should consider Creaturo and Associates. Our team has many years of experience in all facets of the real estate industry (Commercial, Residential and Development). You can visit us on the internet at

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