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September 2010: New USDA loan is bright spot in dreary market Thanks to the federal government, every property in Beaufort County is presently eligible for 100-percent financing through the USDA Rural Housing Program. September 5th, 2010 August 2010: The ‘new’ reality This month's Market Report is simply a reminder that our financial environment looks a bit different than it did five years ago, and it may for a while to come. August 6th, 2010 July 2010: A 'Before and After' of the Beaufort Co. housing market Local market evaluation confirms national trends in housing prior to and following the Sept. 2008 crash. July 19th, 2010 June 2010: A good buyer is hard to find The world economy is held fast, it seems, in a Catch-22 situation: The recession was caused and is being drawn out by the housing bust, and now the recession is expected to cause more pressure on hous June 15th, 2010 May 2010: Tax credit expiration removes crutch Though the month of March saw a 27-percent increase in new home sales, I'm unconvinced we're close to real recovery. More likely, this rise in sales was the short-lived result of temporary cir May 15th, 2010 Are you ready to buy? There are a few important things to consider before calling a real-estate agent. March 5th, 2010 What to do before listing your property... For many, selling property marks the end of an age. It’s a physical representation of the changing dynamics within your family, your relationship, or your career. March 5th, 2010 Long the markets right now? Get ready to have your lunch money taken…for the next 50 years. Don't buy that second house on the water just yet. February 26th, 2010 Deflation isn't such a bad thing After thirty years of inflation, perhaps it's time to pop the bubble and start over. February 18th, 2010 Greece is just the beginning of the sovereign debt crisis A brief look at forty years of irresponsible fiscal policy February 16th, 2010