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Carolina One welcomes three agents to the Mount Pleasant North office.






Solange Bassaco

Bassaco


A native of São Paulo, Brazil, Solange Bassaco moved with his family to the USA 23 years ago. Bassaco graduated in Education from the University of Braz Cubas in São Paulo and worked there for 13 years as an elementary school teacher. Fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, she serves on the board of Tri It For Life, a nonprofit program that empowers young women to participate in their first women’s triathlon. Married and a mother of two, Bassaco worked as an assistant teacher at East Cooper Montessori Charter School. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, swimming and traveling. Send an email to [email protected] or call 843.936.0163.






Susan Brady

Brady


Licensed to practice real estate in North Carolina and South Carolina, Susan Brady he holds a degree in biological sciences from Clemson University. Prior to the housing market, she worked as a research scientist for pharmaceutical giant Glaxo Smith Kline. Brady worked with Allen Tate Real Estate in North Carolina and was a substitute professor at Grace Christian School. Born in Connecticut, she is married, has two teenage children and enjoys art, photography and paddle boarding. Call her at 919.523.4725 or email [email protected].






Michele Wilson

Wilson


Native of England Michele Wilson she became a professional tennis player in the women’s tournament with notable victories in 1979 over tennis greats Billie Jean King, Pam Shriver and Tracey Austin. Wilson became a professional tennis coach after the tour working with players of all ages in the UK and the United States. A mother of two, Wilson is a volunteer volunteer caregiver at Hospice of Charleston and a student mentor at James B. Edwards Elementary School. Contact her at [email protected] or call 843.327.6357.






Dave Sansom

David Sansom


Carolina One CFO / COO Dave Sansom released some important points about its year-end figures for 2020. 2021 is also starting strong. “It is important to note that the contracts ratified so far in January are about +25 percent from last year’s sales levels – and last January was robust,” he said.

Although the holidays brought normal slowdowns, Sansom said that activity remained well above normal. It is noteworthy that 10,000 additional listings across the market are required to achieve a balanced market or six months of inventory. New listings are trending ahead of last year since closing. Total sales closed through December 31, 2020 were 20,945, with the Summerville / Ridgeville area accounting for 2,208, followed by Jedburg in 2,201 and North Mount Pleasant in 1,672. New construction accounts for 4% of all outstanding contracts under the MLS and properties above $ 1 million continue to sell well, taking off in July 2020 and surpassing about 2.5 to 1 since last year, he said. Sansom.

Maison Real Estate






Lauren Koziol

Koziol


Lauren Koziol joins the Maison Real Estate team. Koziol moved to Charleston to study at the College of Charleston (COC) and, like many others, fell in love with the area and all its charm. After graduating, she attended Medical University of South Carolina and graduated in nursing. She stood out as an ICU and intensive care nurse for several years, but she always felt the desire to pursue one of her true passions – the real estate market. She is active in the Charleston community and is currently a member of the Preservation Society of Charleston. Koziol knows the Charleston market and the surrounding area well and brings a new perspective to help navigate many of the local hot spots and growing areas. An experienced renovation specialist, she personally took over several properties she owned, including her home in Mount Pleasant. She has an eye for surprising homes and is the right person in her family to get design advice. Koziol’s customers rely on their proactive and relentless energy, and experience and skill to ensure that every detail is taken care of when they choose to buy or sell. Contact her at [email protected] or call 843.607.8380.

William means real estate

Lyles Geer he was appointed president and broker in charge of William Means Real Estate. Geer will take control of the company’s longtime owner for almost 30 years, Helen Geer, who will continue as an executive broker.

The property coincides with the purchase of the new William Means headquarters building at 353 N. Shelmore Boulevard, in the I’On community of Mount Pleasant.






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Williams means the real estate office in the I’on neighborhood of Mt Pleasant. Provided.


“William Means has always been a company that has stood firm on the principle of integrity through dramatic changes. This principle has supported our company for years, decades and generations. ” said Helen Geer, former president and broker responsible for William Means Real Estate. “Knowing that my son will continue with this legacy and tradition is of paramount importance to me and to our entire team of agents.”






Helen Geer

H. Geer


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Lyles Geer has established itself as a leading agent in the field in the past decade.






Lyles Geer

L. Geer


“When my mother became the third owner of William Means, she had a vision and philosophy of integrity and customers first, above all,” he said. “I intend to carry out these principles with our esteemed team of agents for many years.”

For more information call 843.375.4800.

Get ready before spring

Whether you’re selling or trying to make your home more remote / virtually friendly, an upgrade is good for sales and for the soul. According to the national home preparation company, Meridith Baer Home, the best and most economical spring renovation tips for your home are:






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A tip for updating or cleaning in the early spring: turn the books over so that the spines are facing the back of the shelf for a cleaner look. Provided.


• Rearrange the furniture: test a new layout, moving some key pieces of chairs, sofas and shelves, creating space and obtaining a new perspective.

• Good lighting: update lighting with new or vintage lamps to set the mood or get that perfect homework atmosphere with Zoom.

• Flip books: flip books so that the spine faces the wall, creating a cleaner and more uniform appearance.

• Painting: a new coat of paint instantly illuminates a space or piece of furniture.

• Forget the monotonous: remove bulky or heavy curtains to let in light.

• Clean: thoroughly clean carpets, rugs or floors.

Jackson built houses






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A JacksonBuilt Custom home in Wando. JacksonBuilt photo / custom homes.


One of the most recognized custom builders in the Charleston area has been renamed with a new logo and website. JacksonBuilt Custom Homes has spent the past few months working to elevate its overall look to more accurately reflect its unique style.






Richard Jackson

Jackson


“After a decade of building houses in Lowcountry, it was time to update our logo and website,” he said. Richard Jackson, owner and president. “It is important that our brand reflects our high quality work and dedication to details. It is exciting to share our new look as we move into our second decade of bringing customer visions to life. “

Since its founding in 2008, JacksonBuilt has created more than 50 homes in Lowcountry. The company has received several PRISM awards from the Charleston Home Builders Association, including the Customer Service Award based on online customer reviews posted on sites like Houzz, Google and GuildQuality. JacksonBuilt is also part of a select group of builders in Kiawah River, a seaside village 20 miles from Charleston.

See the new site at jacksonbuilthomes.com.

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