Hey everyone. Hope you are having a great Tuesday. We just returned from the Daniel Island Club for the 2009 Realtor (R) of Distinction award ceremony. I was recognized in the Executive Circle, the highest level awarded. I was one of only 30 recipients out of the entire board of 4,751 members to be recognized for this award. This was a great year for Drew Sineath & Associates and it has a pleasure to have my team with me at the ceremony. Without them, none of this would be possible.

Thank you Marea Clark, our closing coordinator, for being the pillar of strength that you are. You are the backbone of this office.

Thank you Andrea Parler, one of our buyer’s associates, for joining our team and striving to help us grow and become the best team in the Charleston Market.

Thank you Kristen Lanier, our marketing coordinator and new listing coordinator, for taking on a new challenge and bringing new ideas to help us adapt to innovation.

Thank you Jeanne Snoza, one of our buyer’s associates, for always working as hard as you do. We missed you today at the luncheon but your positive nature was there in spirit.  

I really enjoyed hearing keynote speaker, Andra L. Watkins from Positus Consulting, give 10 Ways to Succeed in 2010. It was a pleasure to see all my fellow Realtors(R): Chip Reese, Kimberly Lease, Ann Wahlan, Stephaine Monte, and Gary McGuckin. Congratualtions to all my fellow Realtors (R). Keep it up and let’s make 2010 another great year.

Check us out on Facebook to see the comments of this award from our community. As always, stay safe and stay healthy.

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Drew Sineath – A Familiar Face…And a Rich Lowcountry Heritage Drew Sineath & Associates, Inc., is located in the heart of Goose Creek where Drew grew up and where he has chosen to rear his own family. Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in SouthCarolina and Drew is pleased to be able to serve his clients in helping with all their real estate and mortgage needs. So when you have any real estate needs, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, finance or refinance, Drew Sineath& Associates is now a local one-stop location with excellent service.

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Drew Sineath & Associates newest listing at 745 Rio Vista Lane in Cottageville, SC is the perfect opportunity to own that house in the country or weekend retreat. This spacious home is nestled on almost an acre and is completed with a pond and access to the Edisto River.

This large, well-kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has a spacious and open floor plan. You are greeted with an open great room and dining area. The large eat-in kitchen is just off the dinning area and has a bright and cheery feel with lots of open glass cabinets and counter space. A breakfast nook and built-in desk add to the usefulness of this space. There is a laundry room off the kitchen with a side entrance to the home.

The master bedroom is split and located just off the family room. The master bath features a garden tub and separate shower, separate dual vanities, and built in linen cabinet. There are two more bedrooms and a full bath.

This large lot is fenced in and offers a storage shed and pond to the rear of the property. The beauty of this property is the community’s private boat landing on the Edisto River located just across the street. A large screen front porch offers the perfect place to sit and enjoy the sounds of the flowing river. With this location and this price, this home won’t last long. Come see it today.

The Town of Cottageville is located in Colleton County, in the southeastern portion of South Carolina designated as the Lowcountry.  Cottageville is bisected by U. S. Highway 17-A and is 10 miles from Walterboro and 18 miles from Summerville which is in Dorchester County. Cottageville is within the “commuter shed” (or commuting distance to work) for the Charleston Metropolitan Area.  Cottageville is a quaint, friendly, little town with roots that go as deep as the 1700s.

The Cottageville Revitalization Committee, organized in 2005, chose  the Camellia as the town flower  due to a story of a couple who lost their savings in the early 1930’s due to a bank failure and sold camellias for their livelihood during the depression. The Revitalization Committee sponsors three major community events each year:

The Cottageville Camellia Show takes place the last Saturday in January, The Taste of Cottageville is the second Saturday in October, and the Cottageville Christmas Parade the second Saturday in December.

The Riverfest on the Edisto is in June.

This small community is one of distinction and is one of the fastest growing towns in Colleton County.  It is growing and due to its location it will continue to grow. 

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Drew Sineath – A Familiar Face…And a Rich Lowcountry Heritage Drew Sineath & Associates, Inc., is located in the heart of Goose Creek where Drew grew up and where he has chosen to rear his own family. Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in SouthCarolina and Drew is pleased to be able to serve his clients in helping with all their real estate and mortgage needs. So when you have any real estate needs, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, finance or refinance, Drew Sineath& Associates is now a local one-stop location with excellent service.

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Welcome to Drew Sineath’s “Up the Creek,” a community newsletter with the latest and greatest on what’s going on in Goose Creek, SC and the rest of the Lowcountry. “Up the Creek” is the paddle to navigating your weekend activities. Find community events, garage sales, new business openings, community news, and an update of the real estate market in the Creek all in one place. We hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy… 

Poogan’s Porch Welcomes 2010 with a Roll Back Menu from 1978

Jegermeister County Music Tour Featuring Eric Chruch

Sunday, Feb 21 8:00p

at The Music Farm, Charleston, SC

Price: $25.00

Phone: (843) 722-8904

 Event Website

Charleston Crab House Oyster Roast

Today, Friday, Feb 19 6:00p to 9:00p

at Charleston Crab House, Charleston, SC

Price: $20 Phone: (843) 406-1766

James Island Charter High School Band has teamed up with the fabulous Charleston Crab House Restaurant on Wappoo Creek to offer an “all you can eat” OYSTER ROAST. The Charleston Crab House will serve local clusters of oysters with all the fixin’s and homemade chili. Drinks and other foods will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance or at the door the night of the event. All proceeds go directly to the Pride of the Island Band.

 Event Website

Bicycle Into History

Sunday, Feb 21 9:00a

at Charleston Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC

Price: $25/person Phone: (888) 309-5634

Cycle the Most Beautiful City in America! Discover Charleston’s History from a bicycle! Join us on the First and Third Sunday of every month for a group Tour of the Peninsula. We depart at 9:00AM from the Water Fountain at Waterfront Park. Individual Tours are available Daily! 888-309-5634 for reservations. Email: infoo@jandgtours.com

 Event Website

Howie Day with Jay Clifford & Serena Ryder

Today, Friday, Feb 19 9:00p

at The Music Farm, Charleston, SC

 

Price: $20.00 Phone: (843) 722-8904

 Event Website

Wednesday, Feb 24 7:30p

at Sottile Theatre, Charleston, SC

Twelfth Night

Presented by Charleston Stage at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre
By William Shakespeare

Price: Adults $15-$30, Seniors (60+) $15-$28, Students $15 Phone: (843) 577-7183

Set in a speakeasy in the Roaring 1920’s, Shakespeare’s classic comedy is reset amid the rough and tumble world of gangsters and prohibition. Featuring flappers, bathtub gin, mob bosses and the jazzy blues of the 20’s, this Twelfth Night will soon have everyone dancin’ the Charleston!

Directed by Julian Wiles

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University began last night at Northwoods Assembley in North Charleston, SC. I atteneded FPU a few years ago and it has totally changed my life and my finances. I encouraged all my associates to attend this 13 week life changing class to become debt free. I strive to have a happy, healthy, debt free office.

Drew Sineath & Associates‘ listing coordinator, Kristen Lanier, and her husband, James, have stepped up for the challenge. I am excited for them and will keep them in my prayers so they may keep an open mind and open heart during the next 13 weeks and let the power of the baby steps change the way the think about money for the rest of their life.  

To learn more about Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University and a location near you, please contact me at info@drewsineath.com or click here. Check out Dave Ramsey live in Charleston SC this April. Click here for discount tickets.

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Drew Sineath – A Familiar Face…And a Rich Lowcountry Heritage Drew Sineath & Associates, Inc., is located in the heart of Goose Creek where Drew grew up and where he has chosen to rear his own family. Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in South Carolina and Drew is pleased to be able to serve his clients in helping with all their real estate and mortgage needs. So when you have any real estate needs, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, finance or refinance, Drew Sineath & Associates is now a local one-stop location with excellent service.

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Drew Sineath and Dave Ramsey at Accelerate 09

The largest, most exciting event on personal finance is coming to Charleston, SC on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 and you don’t want to miss it! See Dave Ramsey as he proves that, no matter what those “other guys” say, finances don’t have to be complex and complicated. Come, laugh, learn, and prosper!

Join Drew Sineath & Associates at the Charleston Total Money Makeover Live Event and receive a discount with Drew’s personal code. This code will allow you to register online for 15% off VIP passes and Platinum passes.  

To use the code, go to our web site at www.daveramsey.com, click on “See Dave Live”, then choose a city.  This will prompt the order form screen.  You will be given the option to enter a promo code. Enter Drew’s promo code Charleston ELP for your 15% off discount. Your passes will be directly emailed to the e-mail address provided by the person ordering.  Make sure to check the filtered mail as it may come as an attachment.  Just download and print the tickets and you’re ready to go!     

They currently have promotional pricing for general admission passes.  Once that is over, you can use the Charleston ELP promo code to get 15% off general admission as well.

As a graduate of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, I can personally vouch for Dave’s teachings. I am treating all my associates and their spouses to the Charleston Total Money Makeover Live Event and I also encourage them to enroll in Financial Peace University. If you would like to attend Financial Peace, Click here to find a class near you.

It Will Empower You

The Total Money Makeover LIVE Event is the LARGEST event on personal finances in the U.S. – period. Why? Because it’s fun. In fact, it’s the most fun you’ll ever have learning how to win with money. Sign up TODAY!

It’s a fun, interactive, high-energy presentation on financial principles that will change your life… “Like no other financial seminar on the planet!”

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Drew Sineath & Associates has a lot of new listings we are excited about. With the tax credit deadline again coming soon, it is more important than ever to have homes ready to close in time and priced perfectly for those first time homebuyers. If you are still looking for that perfect home, then look no further. 7920 – G Parklane at The Park at Rivers Edge in North Charleston, SC is what you seek.

At this price, it is cheaper to buy than rent, and get $8000 to boot. It’s a win, win. Check it out: Great location, Great community, Great home. Welcome to the stunning condo conveniently located close to Air Force Base. Surrounded by mature trees and ponds for a quiet, park-like setting, this condo has several upgrades and is in excellent condition.

 The living room features cathedral ceilings, a corner fireplace and beautiful view of the pond. There are new durable laminate floors and fresh neutral paint throughout. The kitchen has ceramic tile, a new stove and dishwasher, and new antique bronze light fixtures. A breakfast nook leads to the screened porch. Enjoy your evenings on the porch listening to the water fountain in the pond below. There is a laundry closet off to the side of the eating area and a storage room off from the porch. There are two bedrooms and two baths. Each bath has tile floors and new brushed nickel faucets. The master bedroom has his and hers closets and a built-in TV nook.

The Park at Rivers Edge offers a security guard, an Olympian sized pool, playground, soccer field, tennis courts, and club house. It’s not too late to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit and this lovely move in ready condo at this great price.

Receive a free real time report to answer all your Charleston area real estate questions with Drew Sineath & Associates’ Market Snapshot.  

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Drew Sineath – A Familiar Face…And a Rich Lowcountry Heritage Drew Sineath & Associates, Inc., is located in the heart of Goose Creek where Drew grew up and where he has chosen to rear his own family. Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in SouthCarolina and Drew is pleased to be able to serve his clients in helping with all their real estate and mortgage needs. So when you have any real estate needs, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, finance or refinance, Drew Sineath& Associates is now a local one-stop location with excellent service.

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Though the weather maynot be beautiful this Valentine’s weekend. The Southeastern Wildlife Expo is the perfect place to spend a cold day. Some highlights of the event include: Wild in the Kitchen demos, Jack Hanna at the SC Aquarium, Birds of Prey Flight Demo, Celebrity Story Reading, Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast, and so much more.

There are over 300 exhibitors this year that include Stamps, Woodwork, Painting, Jewelry, glass art, and everything else under the sun. There are over 100 artists in this year’s event.

Featured Artist for SEWE 2010 :

Andrea Parler, Buyer's Agent

Drew Sineath & Associates took four new listings in January and have several more getting ready to hit the market over the next two weeks in February.  Upcoming listings include: 302 Swamp Fox Lane an awesome 1-story brick ranch in Foxborough for $119,900; 7920 Parklane Court, a condo in The Park at Rivers Edge in North Charleston for $79,900 and 422 Thomaston Avenue in Brandy Mill Subdivision for $205,000 with over 2,200 square feet. Also be on the lookout for more information on these great new listings: 3612 Woodscape Court in Johns Island, 4003 Radcliffe Place Drive Unit B3, a condo in West Ashley and 2025 Wildflower Lane, a cute one story home in Cantebury Woods in West Ashley and two in Crowfield Plantation: 112 N. Pembroke Drive in the Pembroke Subsection of Crowfield and 139 W. Hartwick Lane in the Stonehurst subsection of Crowfield.

Kristen Lanier, Listing/Marketing Coordinator

The total number of listings on the market decreased at the beginning of 2010 compared to 2009 by almost 14% brining our total inventory down to close to a 12-month supply. A balanced market only has a 5-6 month supply of homes available. And while we are clearly still in a “buyers market” the inventory numbers are starting to reflect a more balanced picture in the market.  Affordable home prices, low interest rates and the first-time home buyers tax credit has all helped reduce supply. We are actually starting to see dual offers being made on several of our listings!

We are looking to possibly move our event schedule around for 2010. Originally we planned to attend the Flowertown Festival in March and do our HomeBuyer Workshop in May. We are looking to move up the homebuyer workshop to March. We’ll keep you posted! Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Linked In, Active Rain and Twitter. As always stay safe and be blessed!

Receive a free real time report to answer all your Charleston area real estate questions with Drew Sineath & Associates’ Market Snapshot.  

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Drew Sineath – A Familiar Face…And a Rich Lowcountry Heritage Drew Sineath & Associates, Inc., is located in the heart of Goose Creek where Drew grew up and where he has chosen to rear his own family. Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in SouthCarolina and Drew is pleased to be able to serve his clients in helping with all their real estate and mortgage needs. So when you have any real estate needs, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, finance or refinance, Drew Sineath& Associates is now a local one-stop location with excellent service.

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Welcome to Drew Sineath’s “Up the Creek,” a bi-weekly community newsletter with the latest and greatest on what’s going on in Goose Creek and the rest of the Lowcountry. “Up the Creek” is the paddle to navigating your weekend activities. Find community events, garage sales, new business openings, community news, and an update of the real estate market in the Creek all in one place. We hope you find this information helpful. Enjoy… 

 The Miracle Worker by William Gibson – The Footlight Players
01/22/2010 – 02/07/2010
Winner of the 1960 Tony Award for Best Play, The Miracle Worker explores the true story of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller, the essence of dignity, hope, possibilities, and what people can reach for and accomplish under the most adverse of conditions.

Winter Garden Festival at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
01/22/2010 – 02/28/2010
Join us here at Magnolia Plantation to experience the beauty of its gardens and its rich history.

PURE Theatre presents Yankee Tavern
01/28/2010 – 02/13/2010
Steven Dietz’s acclaimed dramatic thriller is a fierce, funny and ultimately mind-bending work of theatrical power that grips you until the final word.

Free video Series To Spotlight Gullah Heritage
02/01/2010 – 03/31/2010
The National Park Service invites the public to a series of free video presentations at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. during February and March 2010.

Sea and Save at the South Carolina Aquarium
02/01/2010 – 02/28/2010
During the entire month of February, South Carolina residents can enjoy all the fun and excitement of the Aquarium at the child admission rate!

Save the Light Half Marathon

Half Marathon, 5K, Folly Beach, 8:30 a.m. to support the preservation of Morris Island Lighthouse.

Check out Drew Sineath & Associates’ newest listing at 1508 A Theresa Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 located in James Island SC in the community of Bel Air.  This home is a rare find. This move-in ready, all brick town home, conveniently located just off the James Island Connector. This home has had many improvements over the last few years including: new laminate flooring throughout the living spaces; neutral paint and new vinyl flooring in the kitchen and a new carpet runner on the stairs. Some other improvements: new roof in 2005; the windows were replaced in 2008 and the A/C condenser was replaced in 2008.

Inside you are greeted with a bright and inviting living room accented with a corner fireplace. There is a half bath conveniently tucked under the stair well. The kitchen offers lots of cabinet space, a dishwasher and an electric range. A separate dining space gives you the perfect view of the large backyard. There is a laundry room and pantry with access to the back deck located just off the kitchen. The tree lined large backyard features mature oak and pecan trees, which provide plentiful shade and privacy. The property lines go additional 20 feet beyond the fence. Upstairs you will find two spacious bedrooms with durable laminate wood flooring and soothing paint colors. An added bonus: tons of storage available both in the attic and under the home.

There is a transferable termite bond, home warranty and security system installed. There are no regime fees. This is the perfect opportunity to buy instead of rent in a great location, only minutes to downtown Charleston and Folly Beach. Come see this home and all it has to offer today.

James Island, an established island community, is bounded by Charleston Harbor to the east and the Clark Sound to the south. The Stono River borders the western side of the island. James Island is located west of peninsular Charleston. Driving over tidal creeks and marshes on the James Island Connector offers spectacular views of Charleston’s harbor and peninsula. Shopping on James Island can be found on Folly Road (SC 171). Due to the convenience and accessibility of downtown, James Island South Carolina has seen an upsurge in residential development. James Island is served by the Charleston County School District. One of the cities most popular attraction is James Island Country Park.

Receive a free real-time report to answer all your Charleston SC area real estate questions with Drew Sineath & Associates’ Market Snapshot.

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Drew Sineath – A Familiar Face…And a Rich Lowcountry Heritage Drew Sineath & Associates, Inc., is located in the heart of Goose Creek where Drew grew up and where he has chosen to rear his own family. Berkeley County is one of the fastest growing areas in SouthCarolina and Drew is pleased to be able to serve his clients in helping with all their real estate and mortgage needs. So when you have any real estate needs, whether you’re looking to buy, sell, finance or refinance, Drew Sineath& Associates is now a local one-stop location with excellent service.

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