Archive for August, 2009

First-Time Home Buyer Credit to Increase?

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Prime mortgage foreclosures and delinquencies are quickly approaching 20 percent. Many experts feel that now is the right time to increase the tax credit and that it should be available to a wider spectrum of people.

Rip Currents: A True Threat to Surfers

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

While it’s no fun to be paranoid when enjoying Charleston’s beaches, it is important to be educated. Be safe while you’re having fun so you can be sure to come back year after year.

Therapeutic Surfing at Folly Beach

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Folly beach is known for its beautiful scenery, tranquil setting and often-perfect conditions. Some even believe that the ocean provides an excellent source of therapy. One individual in particular is Izzy Paskowitz. Izzy is a professional surfer who loves taking his family to the beach and to his surfing events. Izzy created “Surfers Healing”, an [...]

Vacation Packages to Folly Beach

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Labor Day is right around the corner but that does not mean your summer has to come to an end. If you’re thinking about moving to the Charleston area or simply want to take a first class vacation, there are still numerous vacation packages available to the Charleston area. If you are planning on flying [...]

Homebuyers Have Several Options to Maximize Tax Credit

Sunday, August 2nd, 2009

The homebuyer tax credit is one of 10 key provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed by President Obama into law on Feb. 17, 2009. First-time homebuyers represent a significant portion of existing single-family home sales. The expansion in the first-time homebuyer credit will make it easier for first-time homebuyers to enter the [...]