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Mount Pleasant Market Comparison Statistics for 2002, 2004 & 2008

The figures below are for Mount Pleasant (MLS Areas 41 & 42) for Single Family Homes.

They show the volume of transactions for year 2002, 2004 and 2008

To understand what the tables show, firstly, in general terms, area 42 is a more established area with the majority of new housing being built in area 41 not that these figures are seperate between the two areas.

For instance, there are more active properties in May 2008 than in 2002 or 2004. This is partly because there of the areas development. This also needs to be considered for Sold figures as the area contains many more homes than in 2002.

Active (No. of Properties)

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

2002

206

185

180

205

166

156

209

191

187

141

141

130

2004

154

138

209

212

204

208

133

164

159

149

134

97

2008

259

214

225

235

241

205

200

172

163

139

N/A

N/A

Sold (No. of Properties)

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

2002

74

92

127

108

151

151

134

144

132

91

95

132

2004

85

96

158

125

154

186

184

135

116

112

116

127

2008

79

66

69

76

109

127

117

97

58

68

N/A

N/A

Sales Dollar Volume for Sold Listings

2002

2004

2008

JAN

$18,777,761

$27,809,447

$35,667,084

FEB

$22,168,937

$29,794,401

$33,097,176

MAR

$34,023,232

$52,759,045

$36,039,618

APR

$28,222,472

$42,569,486

$37,003,875

MAY

$37,513,111

$52,292,810

$54,898,367

JUN

$44,907,076

$66,411,384

$59,478,738

JUL

$36,386,391

$67,435,172

$60,978,566

AUG

$41,798,559

$49,842,654

$45,064,768

SEP

$35,484,710

$42,622,648

$26,262,998

OCT

$26,584,323

$40,094,437

$29,199,380

NOV

$23,694,964

$44,341,677

N/A

DEC

$37,175,787

$48,690,105

N/A

Available Inventory

Current
Inventory

2002

2004

2008

JAN

1089

651

1668

FEB

1156

623

1768

MAR

1133

579

1767

APR

1120

572

1818

MAY

1131

546

1845

JUN

1057

521

1804

JUL

976

502

1771

AUG

946

483

1735

SEP

905

443

1686

OCT

922

420

1670

NOV

870

434

1675

DEC

915

405

1685

The one fact that I can easily extract from the above figures is that to use them to gauge what the housing market is doing you need to fully understand the area they related too.

You could say that according to Sales Dollar Volume for Sold Listings chart that May 2008 (quiet market) was busier than May 2004 (boom market).

So yes the past sales and sold statistics are useful but only if you fully understand what you are looking at and how to apply them.

Alan Langstone
Real Estate Agent
Langstone Team
Carolina One Real Estate
1951 Clements Ferry Road
Charleston, South Carolina, 29492
Work: 843-284-1932
Mobile: 843-709-8123
Fax: 843-202-8675
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Local Company Spotlight - de Juice Jewelry

de Juice Jewelry

de Juice Jewelry is a 100% woman owned company dedicated to designing and selling only refreshing distinctive original handmade jewelry made of the finest quality stones and natural materials.

de Juice Jewelry is created by today's women... for today's woman.

Dejuice was formed in November 2006 by a registered nurse and mother of two from the suburbs of Washington DC who relocated to the Charleston, South Carolina area.

The idea and drive behind de Juice Jewelry stems from unsuccessfully searching for the right, affordable, yet classy and elegant necklace and earrings to complete that special dress for a summer wedding. What could not be found, had to be made.Melon Pear Necklace - de Juice Jewelry

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de Juice Jewelry is about adding fresh vibrant color, classic textures and distinctive style to completing your special outfit with just the right look.... And, at prices that are unbeatable.


Why not give the gift of a high quality, reasonably priced de Juice Jewelry creation for the Holidays, Birthdays, Graduations, Weddings or Mother's Day. It is a great idea - and very convenient! Treat your Wife, your Mom, your Sisters, and all of the women on your shopping list to the joy of wearing a special de Juice accessory.

Since you don't wear a costume as you venture into your world each day, they don't design jewelry that looks like it would better accessorize a costume than your favorite apparel, as with typical costume jewelry.


Their creations are not made from plastic, cheap, inferior or "faux" materials, nor are the designs like the typically overreaching and tired mass produced designs that you often see in the department stores, at embarrassingly high retail prices.

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Their design philosophy has evolved from personal experiences as a woman struggling to find reasonably priced quality jewelry that will enhance and uplift a ‘perfect outfit', not distract from it.


If you believe that jewelry accessories should bring fresh vibrant colors and classic textures to your overall appearance, highlighting your best physical features and coordinating seamlessly with your favorite apparel, not smothering or distracting from it, then de Juice Jewelry is for you.

At de Juice Jewelry , your satisfaction is guaranteed as they offer a 30 day return policy.

Since their beginnings as a Internet based company you can now find their designs at the following local stores or contact Amy Langstone

South Carolina -Shirley Temple Necklace - de Juice Jewelry

STAGECOACH & PALMETTO MOON - Mount.Pleasant, SC
POE STUDIO & SIMPLY YOUR SPA - West Ashley, SC
WILD DUNES RESORT - Isle of Palms, SC

North Carolina -

SISTER'S - N.Wilksburo, NC
VICTORIA STEPHEN - Shelby, NC

Vermont -

THE BLUE MOON BOUTQUE - Randolf, VT

Texas -

ESTHER SESSIONS BOUTIQUE - Dallas, TX

If you are a store owner and would like further details on stocking de Juice Jewelry please email Amy Langstone

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If you would like more information or to see the complete range of jewelry please let me know or send Amy an email.

New Homes avaliable from David Weekley Homes - Update

The following are the new homes available from David Weekly Homes as from 10/23/2008

Homes Ready Now for Daniel Island - Mitchell Wharf in Charleston as of 10/23/2008

Plan Community Price Address Stories Bedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion
SUMMERVILLE Daniel Island - Mitchell Wharf $411,737 1511 Mitchell Wharf Street 1 3 2 2 / Detach 10/31/2008

Homes Ready Now for Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner as of 10/23/2008

Plan Community Price Address Stories Bedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion
JAMESON Foxbank Plantation $293,759 185 Red Leaf Blvd 1 3 3 2 / Front Ready for Move In!

Homes Ready Now for Salt Grass at Carolina Bay in Charleston as of 10/23/2008

Plan Community Price Address Stories Bedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion
SYRACUSE Salt Grass at Carolina Bay $415,140 1715 Manassas Drive 2 4 3.5 2 / Detach Ready for Move In!
WOODVALE Salt Grass at Carolina Bay $346,857 3025 Sage Way 2 3-4 2.5 / Detach 12/8/2008

Homes Ready Now for The Bluffs at Ashley River in Summerville as of 10/23/2008

Plan Community Price Address Stories Bedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion
BERLIN The Bluffs at Ashley River $289,900 141 Ashley Bluffs Rd. 2 3 2.5 2 / Front Ready for Move In!
MEMORIAL The Bluffs at Ashley River $299,900 130 Ashley Bluffs Rd. 2 4 2.5 2 / Front Ready for Move In!

Homes Ready Now for The Ponds in Summerville as of 10/23/2008

Plan Community Price Address Stories Bedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion
MYLA The Ponds $379,900 104 Westoe Street 2 4 2.5 2 / Detach Ready for Move In!
OSPREY The Ponds $399,900 120 Westoe Street 2 5 3 2 / Detach Ready for Move In!

Should you need any further information please contact me.

Alan Langstone
Real Estate Agent
Langstone Team
Carolina One Real Estate
1951 Clements Ferry Road
Charleston, South Carolina, 29492
Work: 843-284-1932
Mobile: 843-709-8123
Fax: 843-202-8675
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Open House - 2066 South Smokerise Way, Mount Pleasant, SC - Sun 21st Sept

We are holding the an "Open House" on this superb 5 bedroom, 2875 sq ft home which is in "Move In" condition. Situated in Planters Pointe community which features community pool, play park, tennis courts and cycle and walking trial. The community is zoned for Wando High, Cario Middle and Pinckney Elementary schools.

The open House is scheduled for:

Sunday 21st September from 3pm till 5pm.

We hope to see you there!

Alan Langstone
Real Estate Agent
Langstone Team
Carolina One Real Estate
1951 Clements Ferry Road
Charleston, South Carolina, 29492
Work: 843-284-1932
Mobile: 843-709-8123
Fax: 843-202-8675
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Good Luck,

Alan Langstone
Real Estate Agent
Langstone Team
Carolina One Real Estate
1951 Clements Ferry Road
Charleston, South Carolina, 29492
Work: 843-284-1932
Mobile: 843-709-8123
Fax: 843-202-8675
alan@carolinaone.com
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