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  1. July 7th, 2010

    More Good News and Updates from KIRE

    More Good News and Updates from KIRE

    In June 2010, we closed $44.69 million in Kiawah property sales—our largest volume of closings in three years and an increase of 218.6% from last June’s volume. So far this year, our total closed dollar volume is now $117.6 million! This is 48.7% higher than the same period in 2009 when we closed $79.1 million. Since January 1, we have successfully sold 93 properties for $159.4 million.

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  2. May 4th, 2010

    The Trend Continues: Sales Surge for Kiawah Island Real Estate

    The Trend Continues: Sales Surge for Kiawah Island Real Estate

    With 18 new sales totally nearly $37 million, April was another strong month in sales for Kiawah Island Real Estate. KIRE is now getting close to the $100 million mark, an exceptional feat in just four short months. High-end properties above the $2.5 million price point are selling much better than in 2009, and we are optimistic as we approach the summer selling season.

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  3. April 21st, 2010

    Kiawah Island Real Estate Nets $61.5 Million First-Quarter Sales

    Signs of economic recovery in the second-home market are increasingly evident at Kiawah Island Real Estate. In the first quarter, we sold $61.5 million dollars of residential real estate, a figure that represents a 59% increase over the first quarter of 2009.

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  4. April 10th, 2010

    Kiawah Island Named No. 2 Best Place to Buy a Second Home

    Kiawah Island Named No. 2 Best Place to Buy a Second Home

    When Barron’s selected the 10 best places in America for second homes, they ranked Kiawah Island second on the prestigious list. The Barron’s team visited dozens of places speaking with brokers, homeowners, and locals to find some of the best places to live throughout the country. Along the way, they built a strong case for the luxury real estate market coming back to life—a trend residents of Kiawah Island have witnessed first hand.

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  5. March 9th, 2010

    Sales Surge for Highly Valued Homes

    Sales Surge for Highly Valued Homes

    Kiawah Island Real Estate has begun 2010 on an encouraging note. In just a few short months, we’ve seen a surge in high-end home sales, yet another sign that the market at Kiawah is stable and healthy.

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  6. March 8th, 2010

    Kiawah Island’s Financial Stability

    Kiawah Island’s Financial Stability

    From national news stories and local headlines to intimate conversations with friends and family, one continuous theme seems to emerge these days—the slumping economy. The real estate market, especially resort and amenity-based communities, has been hit the hardest, and many developments across the country are struggling financially. Fortunately, throughout the downturn and in spite of the hardships of other communities, Kiawah Island has remained strong and is continuing to thrive.

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  7. February 18th, 2010

    Market Continues to Strengthen

    Initial data on the residential real estate market in January show the glut of houses in the market is starting to be absorbed.

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  8. December 7th, 2009

    Kiawah Island Real Estate:  Access. Experience. Integrity. Results.

    When you list property with Kiawah Island Real Estate, you can feel confident that your home is in the hands of trusted sales professionals who understand both the ups and downs of the real estate market and the ins and outs of the Island.

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  9. November 13th, 2009

    October Property Sales Soar

    October Property Sales Soar

    Kiawah Island Real Estate is pleased to share more good news about the state of the market. Last month, KIRE closed 16 transactions totaling more than $25 million in volume. October 2009 goes on record as the best month for closings since October of 2008.

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  10. November 5th, 2009

    October Property Sales Soar

    Kiawah Island Real Estate is pleased to share more good news about the state of the market. Last month, KIRE closed 17 transactions totaling more than $25 million in volume. October 2009 goes on record as the best month for closings since October of 2008.

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