De-motivational Fun...Love This Site!

This site has beautiful posters...but with a de-motivational bent! Just something humorous to help us all through the election and economic slow-down. Enjoy!

Demotivators

Oil Not a Fossil Fuel?

This is a jump station of interesting articles regarding the origins of oil. It may not be a fossil fuel after all, but rather is formed deep within the earth through a different process. The Russians have had great success using this theory to become one of the top two oil producing nations in the world.

It seems that Titan, the large moon of Saturn, has huge lakes of liquid hydrocarbon methane. At least a dozen or so of them are each individually larger than all the known reserves on earth. Ever heard of dinosaurs or plant matter on Titan?

Click here for the jump station. This will really make you think!

Alternate Retirement Plan

It's amazing the humorous ideas that people can come up with. Look at this Retirement Plan and then consider that Situs has homesites starting at $29,900 in a gated community on a lake...

How to Start or Grow Your Business in an Economic Downturn

This is an educational video by Mike Michalowicz of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. In this video you will learn WHY now (in a down economy) is the best time to start a new business, or to grow the one you already have. Additionally Mike outlines WHAT steps to take and HOW to do it.

Here is the link to the video.

Is the Housing Market Heading Back Up?

CNBC is reporting that sales of previously owned homes rose by 5.5% last month, the largest increase since 2003. This may signal that the housing market has bottomed out and will begin to climb again. Here is the link to that story! It may be a time to take advantage of existing values before they vanish. Call me to check out The Landing!

What IS Hardiplank?

First, what is Hardiplank made of? It's true name is "Fiber-cement Siding," which means that it is a combination of cellulose fibers along with cement-like materials. In other words, it's partly wood, partly cement. Break a piece of Hardiplank and inside you will see a brittle core interlaced with wood fibers. Hardiplank has the following characteristics:

• It is a "Green" building material considered favorable for the environment.
  
• It lasts a long time. Hardiplank is warrantied for 50 years, but can last longer with proper maintenance.
  
• It is fire resistant (Not fireproof).
  
• It looks like wood and is easily painted.
  
• It costs somewhere between vinyl siding and brick.
  
• For more information try this website: http://www.jameshardie.com/homeowner/
  

Situs Opens New Location: Myrtle Beach

Situs is proud to announce the opening of a new office in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The new office is located just down from Barefoot Landing next to California Dreaming. This is the third Situs office to open along with Florence and Hartsville, South Carolina. Several other offices are planned and I will report the details as they come on board. We're still growing!

Is a Self Directed IRA for You?

This is an interesting article about setting up a self directed IRA so that you can control your investments. With this IRA you can invest in real estate and have more control over your money.

http://www.bankrate.com//brm/news/sav/20010213a.asp

Situs Joins National Association of Home Builders

On October 16th the Situs Group was recognized as a member of the National Association of Home Builders through affiliation with the Horry-Georgetown Home Builders Association. Burton McCarley accepted the member plaque for Situs.

Let Situs Build Your Home at COST

Looking for a real value to build the home that you want? The next six people who purchase a homesite will have their home built for COST by Situs Construction. Situs will provide documentation of costs in the form of invoices and receipts. There will be NO CONTRACTOR FEE! Why wait? Buy now and take advantage of this offer...and tell a friend! 

Situs to Build Custom Homes

Situs Preferred Locations can now build your home for you! We are proud to announce that Situs Builders, the construction leg of Situs, is now officially open. Kevin Jones (Developer) and Tom Lee (Project Manager) will head up this group. For more information contact:

 Tom Lee

Situs Builders

(843) 917-4951 x.152

Situs Opens Real Estate School!

Situs is excited to announce the opening of Situs Academy, our very own real estate school headed by Lori  Jones. Our inaugural schedule is as follows:

Hartsville October 9th Thu 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 5 Weeks

                                     Sat 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Florence October 24th Tue and Fri 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 8 Weeks

Our first Hartsville class is already full! Whether you want to earn extra money on a part-time basis or make a full career change Situs Academy is for you!

Phase IA Roads Paved!

Roads in Phase IA were paved on Saturday, October 4. Many banks are requiring infrastructure to be in a new development before they provide a home site loan and Situs has taken care of that for you! The first 32 home sites now have:

Fire Hydrants under pressure - Fire Protection
Fence
Electrical
Roads and Curbing

The monument and gate have also been designed. Now is the perfect time to purchase a home site at The Landing!

Now Available - Land Home Packages

Situs Preferred Locations now offers a land-home package on seven selected home sites (16, 17, 18, 21, 25, 26, and 31) in Phase IA for the following homeplans:

• The Lee
  
• The Edgefield
  
• The Laurens

Situs can now provide your homesite, your plans (Whether off the shelf or custom designed), and build your home!

Home Designer Joins Situs!

Tom Lee of Southern Home Designs has joined Situs as our in-house home designer. He will also work with the construction leg of Situs, Situs Builders. Tom has already designed six homes for The Landing at Lake Robinson and can keep the look of any of them while altering the size to fit your needs! See the homes here.

In addition you can sit down with Tom to custom design your ideal home. His qualifications include:

• Owner - Southern Home Designs.
  
• Current VP of the South Carolina chapter of the American Institute of Building Design.
• Certified Green Professional - National Green Building Program sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders.
  

Let's welcome Tom Lee!