John March's Real Estate Blog

Some people have an 80 year old mind and a 40 year old body. Many who are in their 50's would have a hard time keeping up with many of the folks you'll see in this video. These people don't live in Sun City Hilton Head, but like them, there are so many here who have accepted the challenge of gett...

 The video and accompanying chart will make the November 7th tax credit extension and expansion clear. This is courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., Austin Texas   Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended and Expanded   Current New Effective Date ·        January 1, 2009 ·        November 7, 2009 Deadl...

On Sundays,  I run a circuit that includes a one mile asphalt path. It's great for precisely timing pace for a mile. On several occasions--an elderly, petite lady appears in her "running shoes." I'd estimate that's she's close to 90 years of age.  Wearing a flowery dress and a large hat that shi...

"I gotta tell it like it is--" Home buyers need to be clear on the Point of Sale Tax Law. I am hopeful that it will get repealed and soon. Here's what our backward-thinking lawmakers put on us: If you purchase a home in South Carolina, your taxes will be assess based on the SALE price (the marke...

Heads  Up, Bluffton South Carolina Home Buyers  The Department of Housing and Urban Development will require that closing costs be spelled out on a new, consumer-friendly version of the good-faith estimate form. Technically, lenders are to furnish borrowers this information within three days of ...

She's 82 years old! and completed the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon-- I think she blew past me... Hey--you're never too old, it's never too late to get in the best shape of your life!

  Sun City Author Publishes New Book Arnold Rosen of Sun City Hilton Head has published a book, "Before It's Too Late: Our Aging Veterans Tell Their Stories."  It includes 185 photographs and illustrations. You'll be able to read first-hand accounts of historic battles.The book features 47 profi...

Tax Cuts and Tax Credits are good things! Especially for Local real estate market in the Bluffton, SC and Hillton Head Island area. The House of representatives did a good thing--extending the first-time home buyer credit and, in addition extending tax credit of $6500 to move-up buyers. The Presi...

Looking for a home in Bluffton, Sun City or Hilton Head South Carolina?   Here are ten reasons why you should let us help you: We will: 1. Provide a complete explanation of the home buying process along with a clear explanation of the South Carolina law regulating real estate agent representatio...