Bennettsville Community relief supplies headed for Joplin

Relief Supplies Packed for Joplin

Thanks to hundreds of supporters in the Bennetteville area and the hard work of the many volunteers the 28 ft truck donated by SAIA is loaded and ready to make the trip to Joplin for distribution to the residents affected by the deadly tornado on May 22, 2011.

When the idea of helping tornado victims came up the first few contacts were so positive about helping out that it made everything else fall into place.   When Jenna Kinard reached out to Mr. Jamie Grant of SAIA trucking company he began doing what he could and was able to secure the transportation to Joplin.  Because of this generous donation we were able to puchase more supplies for the tornado relief effort.

 

Joplin Relief Effort wraps up today!

When it comes to being helped after a disaster strikes the people of Bennettsville know first hand how good it feels when people reach out to help others during difficult times.  In March 1984 strangers from all over the country send supplies here for the tornado victims and today Bennettsville is returning the favor and colleting much needed items to send to Joplin, MO.

Collection continues through 5 pm at 133 Hwy 15-401 in Bennettsville along with a silent auction for a weeks stay at an oceanfront condo in Garden City Beach.  Call 843-479-7151 for more information.

Bennettsville Tornado Relief Effort Continues

One day before Shannon Bailey turned 1 year old her mother was at Roses Department Store in Bennettsville shopping for supplies for the birthday party she had planned for her daughter. A few minutes after she left the store it was blown away by the massive tornado that hit Bennettsville on March 28, 1984.  Thankfully for Shannon the only thing she missed was a birthday party because her mother made it home safely that evening. Others were not so fortunate.

As the Bennettsville community pulls together to collect relief supplies for the Joplin tornado victims more stories are emerging from how it affected the lives of local residents when it hit the area over 27 years ago.  Many areas were wipped out much like the scenes from the Joplin area are today.  It took many years to rebuild here too but we did overcome the deveastation and are doing our part to help the citizens of Joplin just as we were helped when we had our storm.

Donation collections continue through tomorrow in Bennettsville before we send our care packages to the people of Joplin.  A hot dog plate sale will be held at 133 Hwy 15-401 Bypass in Bennettsville with all proceeds going to the tornado victims in Joplin.  In addition a silent auction for a 1 week stay in an ocean front 2BR/2BA condo will also benefit the tornado relief efforts.  Contact Jenna Kinard for more information 843-479-7151.

Silent Auction to Benefit Joplin Storm Relief Efforts

Garden City Beach Condo

As part of our community effort to collect items and funds for Joplin tornado victims we will have a silent auction for a one week stay in Garden City Beach.

Bidding for 2 bedroom/2 bath Direct Ocean Front
Condo located in Garden City, SC – 7 nights/8 days the week of 7/16/11
– 7/23/11.  Fully furnished unit can
accommodate up to 6 guests. Master bedroom with queen bed, second bedroom with
2 twin beds, living area with pullout sofa, cable TV w/ DVD player, linens, cleaning
service, kitchen is fully equipped with appliances & washer/dryer combo.
Just a few blocks from Garden City Pier & Sam’s Corner.

Assigned free parking, non-smoking & no pets allowed.  Check-in time
4PM/Check-out time 10AM.  $50.00 security
deposit required in addition to auction price-fully refundable after unit is
inspected at check-out.  For more info
call 843-479-7151.

Starting Bid $450.00 -OR- Buy-It Now
$950.00

FINAL
BIDDING FRIDAY, JUNE 10^TH AT 6PM!

All proceeds from the auction
will be sent to the United Way – 2011 Joplin Storms as part of a community
relief efforts taking place in Bennettsville, SC.

Bennettsville to reach out to Joplin storm victims

In March 28, 1984 a tornado devastated Bennettsville, SC and after seeing what has happened in Joplin MS we are banning together to collect relief supplies just as others banned together to help our community.

Since March 31, 2011 half
of the United States has been affected by damaging weather from North Dakota to
the East Coast.  2011 has been the
deadliest year for tornadoes since 1953.
Over the last few months, there have been over 500 deaths and thousands
of homes and businesses destroyed by these storms.

Right here in our area we
experienced this same devastation in 1984.
People came from all over and assisted our community.  It is our turn to give back!!!!

Please help collect needed supplies to be sent to Missouri
and other affected areas.  Items can be
dropped off at the following location by Friday, June 10, 2011:

B&P, Inc.

133 Highway 15-401 By-pass

Bennettsville, SC  29512

843-479-7151

Needed items include: 

Paper Products – Toilet, Paper Towels, Etc.                  Blankets

Canned Goods                                                                      Diapers

Tarps                                                                                      Baby
Wipes

Gloves                                                                                    Hand
Sanitizer

Coolers                                                                                  Deodorant

Dust Masks                                                                           Bar
Soap

Toothpaste                                                                            Toothbrushes

Shampoo                                                                               Bandages

Extension
Cords                                                                   Water

Empty Gas
Cans                                                                  Ziploc
Bags

Hand towels                                                                          Washcloths

Monetary
Donations should be made payable to The United Way – 2011 Joplin Storms

Short sales 2011

  Selling a home for less than what is owed is becoming the new normal as homeowners facing financial difficulties or that must sell due to relocation are  pursuing short sales in order to get the property sold in a down market.  Home buyers should take a fresh look at short sales currently listed for sale as banks continue to ramp up programs to provide more timely response to short sales in 2011. 

With home price declines in double digits in many neighborhoods in the Pee Dee and along the Grand Strand sellers should consider a short sale when options are limited and to avoid foreclosure.  Forclosure proceedings will not be stopped while properties are listed for sale but working with your lender to complete a short sale is a viable option and part of loss mitigation efforts.

Sellers must provide documents to lenders in a timely manner and more REALTORS® have special training to assist both buyers and sellers through the short sale process.  While the paperwork can be overwhelming having your own agent work with you in the process that has experience and training makes the it less stressful for both buyers and sellers. 

Short sale homes are most often occupied by homeowners that can give you disclosures about the property.  Unlike REO sellers that have no knowledge about the home a short seller can provide you with  information on the property and are willing participants in the process. 

Buying a short sale in 2011 will be much easier than years past horror stories because lenders and homeowners have reasons to work together and new requirements exist for lender approval.  When I completed my first short sale in 2007 the term wasn’t used and the seller and lender woked to make it happen without delay.  Timely answers are the new norm with many lenders working with homeowners on approvals prior to having any written offers on the property. 

Short sales can be a good option for buyers and sellers and with improved services and training of lenders and real estate agents short sales in 2011 will and should see much improvement in both communications and approvals from all parties in the transaction.

Copyright©2011 Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

Pee Dee Housing Stats

STATS FOR THE PEE DEE REGION
SOLD # SOLD AVE SOLD $ AVE DOM
Dec 2010 95 $125,564 112
Dec 2009 125 $127,235 112
YTD 2010 1489 $128,571 116
YTD 2009 1619 $124,876 108

For information specific to your neighborhood contact us for assistance.   Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

Homeowner Resource

If you are having financial difficulties and don’t know your options your REALTOR can be a trusted advisor to assist you in difficult times.  Great Fannie Mae site to explore.

Bennettsville home value declines in 2010

 

While we all hear of home price declines in the market as a whole the local nature of real estate is what really matters in determining values. Bennettsville home prices did not escape the great recession as values for single family homes fell 20.3% over the year.

Much of the value loss can be attributed to the REO activity in the area that accounted for 35% of homes sold in Bennettsville in 2010. Only 14% of active listings are REO at the moment but more foreclosures could be expected as the unemployment rate remains among the highest in SC.   Copyright©2011 Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

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If you are a member of one of SC’s Electric Coperatives you can enter a contest to help make your home more energy efficient.   Enter now!  Deadline is September 15.