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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Two industry leaders partner together, Lexington SC

Lexington School District 1 and Russell and Jeffcoat Realtors Partnered together to provide benifits to all employees at the District.

Columbia, SC: Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors and The Real Estate Advantage Program have partnered with Lexington School District 1 to offer an affinity program. This affinity program offers all employees of Lexington School District 1 an opportunity to earn money back when buying or selling a home. In addition to the program, employees are made aware of the federal grant monies that are available when purchasing a home.

After beginning to offer the Real Estate Advantage Program, two teachers from Lexington 1 enrolled in the program and received their cash rebate at the closing on their new home.

This program is available to all employees of Lexington 1 and their immediate family. For more information call Edwin Gerace 803-609-7653.

Lynwood L. Duke
Director of Career Development/Public Relations
1022 Calhoun Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Monday, September 21, 2009

FUND RAISER FOR ELEMENTRY SCHOOL CHILD

Save the Date - November 12th, Spaghetti dinner and Silent Auction at Pleasant Hill Elementary. Tickets are $5 per person. All proceeds will benefit a wonderful fourth grade boy who just found out that he has cancer. Stage 4, with 5 tumors in his l...ungs. His family needs as much help as possible, so please mark your calendars to attend. If you would like tickets, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL. More info to follow

Just listed: 141 Chesterton Dr, Lexington, SC 29072 for $158,500

Just listed: 141 Chesterton Dr, Lexington, SC 29072 for $158,500

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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

America we need a Wake Up Call for Judgement

Wake Up America !!!!


This is not a political stand this is a CALL to ACTION.



I want everyone to realize or make people aware that over the last 60 days some of the wost judgement calls happened in our country. These people are leaders and role models, and look at them NOW.

1) Gov Mark Stanford, Poor judgement with respect to his wife and state.







2) Serena Williams, Poor judgement in talking to fellow humans.









3) Joe Wilson, Poor execution of professionalism and control








4) Kanye West, Poor respect to a fellow professional









5) I am sure the list goes on.


This POST is not to beat up a person or a group, this is strictly to ask everyone around the country to think before acting. My mother told me if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all.........


Our country needs people, leaders,celebrities,politicians to help our country right now. If there is a time, it is now for us to think about others and how to build them up.
TIP OF THE DAY
If you have not seen the movie " Pay it Forward", DO IT. visit http://www.payitforwardmovement.org/ or go see the movie.


Have a great day.


Edwin Gerace


Friday, September 11, 2009

FREE Home Buyer Seminar

PRESS RELEASE
Community Service Information Summit
Columbia, SC
Ph. (803) 957-5566 Fax (803) 957-4759


For Immediate Release
For More Information, contact Edwin Gerace, 803-609-7653






Free Home Buyer Seminar in a Location near you.
Learn about the Home Buying Process
Learn about the Mortgage Process


Columbia, SC - August 15, 2009 - This FREE homebuyer seminar will focus on 3 areas of the Home Buying Process. First step is Home Buying. The second step the mortgage process, and the potential FREE GRANT MONEY. Step 3 would be the closing process in buying home. The seminar will host professionals in the home buying process to offer FREE information about the home buying process. There will be professionals in those areas to answer questions about those areas. There will be information about the $8,000 Tax Credit, who qualifies and who is eligible for the credit. TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON THE TAX CREDIT
Free Home Buyer Seminar will be offered in Lexington, West Columbia, Columbia, and Irmo. This is an informational FREE seminar about the home buying process. The seminar will be available for groups, civic organizations and others on request. The schedules for the following seminars are as follows:
September 21, Lexington Library 6:00pm-7:30pm Call Edwin Gerace for details 803-957-5566
September 28, Irmo Library 6:30pm-8:00pm, Call Jeff Riley for details 803-467-6440
September 29, Elgin Library 6:00pm-7:30pm Call Craig Connelly for details 803-957-5566
October 5, Lexington Library 6:00pm-7:30pm Call Edwin Gerace for details 803-957-5566
This seminar is FREE but RSVP is suggested due to the demand.
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For more information contact Edwin Gerace at 803-609-7653

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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Straight Talk with Edwin Gerace

Let us look at the big picture that the economy we are in is not in the shape it was in 2008. Does that mean 100% doom and gloom? No, what that means is opportunity. The federal government and local governments are looking for ways to stimulate the economy with housing being the vehicle. Right, wrong or indifferent about your political views or opinions, things are happening.

Recently in housing, some great opportunities were available to many home buyers. Many of these opportunities were time sensitive and did not have unlimited amount of funds. Were they there, yes they were. Did many people take advantage? Yes, they did and many missed the chance.

Example of missed opportunity. I do A FREE HOME BUYER SEMINAR 2-3 times a month at Lexington County Library. I explained the home buying process and the steps involved. Then I have a mortgage professional explain mortgages and the process in buying a home. A local attorney explained the closing process. At the conclusion, we explained how a home buyer that qualifies could receive up to $30,000 in FREE GRANTS AND OTHER SOURCES ( Rural Housing, Lexington County Grant, and Tax Credit) on a $100,000 home. That is 30% pure equity for buying a home now vs. waiting.

As of today (August 26, 2009) that $30,000 is down to $18,000. On December 1st that amount goes down to $10,000. I cannot predict the future of the remaining or if other sources will appear. What I can tell you is that in July, you could have received $30,000 and in December, you can only get $10,000. In an economy where money matters, I would think some people were concerned about a $20,000 loss.

What I am trying to say is, call you local real estate professional, and call your local mortgage professional and say, do I qualify for grants and local funds? If they say they do not know, you need to talk to someone else!!!!!

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Edwin Gerace is Realtor with Holiday Builders in Lexington South Carolina. Edwin specializes in New Construction and 1st Time Home Buyers. Edwin is very active in Lexington South Carolina and is knowledgeable about the surroundings. Edwin is very active in his profession and community such as: On active committees with the Columbia Home Builders, active and on committees with Lexington Chamber of Commerce, Town of Lexington Performing Arts Center, Green Building Council of HBA, LORADAC, State Association of Realtors on State and Local Level, and many other community oriented service groups.
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