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And her name is Jane Page Thompson.  I am her assistant.    Jane Page WORKED HARD / STUDIED HARD - AND EARNED HER ALC DESIGNATION.                                                                         

For those that don't know, an ALC is an Accredited Land Consultant.  And they don't just hand out those designations.  

The following description of ALC is a portion of one of my previous posts :  Alphabet Soup...

ALC = Accredited Land Consultant.           This is not an easy one to get - and there are not that many Realtors our there who have earned this designation.  There are ONLY 412 REALTORS Nationwide that hold the coveted designation fo Accredited Land Consultant.  THe additional education required amounts to several hundreds of hours, andmega sales experience in multiple land sales.  I know, because the agent that I assist is an ALC - and it does not happen overnight, or over a 2 hour online course.  This is a designation that could take YEARS to earn.  And even thenthey don't just give it to you.  You have to have the sales experience to back up what you have been learning over the past couple years.  NOT ALL REALTORS ARE AN ACCREDITED LAND CONSULTANT.  And it doesn't matter what size piece of land you are buying (or selling).  To find an ALC in your area, you can go to:  http://www.rliland.com/MemberSearch/SearchForm.aspx (Realtors Land Institute)

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"Jane Page Thompson, I Sell Dirt In A Skirt"                  

Her 'tag line' is perfect!  She always wears a skirt/dress - and she is a land specialist - selling dirt, lol!  But seriously - Jane Page is very smart - she really knows her stuff. Really!!    I am so lucky to be learning from the best :)

Jane Page has experience with every kind of land transaction imaginable - with experience representing both sellers AND buyers.    She has the following types of properties available....   Building Lots withing Gated Communities - Golf Community lots - Horse Country - Polo Properties - Country Settings - Acreage with Water - Development Acreage - Equestrian Developments - Cleared - Wooded - Streams........!!             Take a Look :)

If you are considering a land purchase in the Aiken County area - please consider hiring Aiken's FIRST (and BEST, in my opinion!) Accredited Land Consultant, Jane Page Thompson, of The Carolina Real Estate Company.

^23rd  Annual Augusta Southern Nationals -    July 18 -20, 2008 -  On the Savannah River in Augusta, GA

The World's Richest Drag Boat Race!!!

Come enjoy a weekend of Thunder on the River!  

Over 100 racing teams will be trying to beat the record of 252.94 MPH.   That's super fast!

Benefits The Augusta Chapter of The Georgia Special Olympics J

See you on the liquid quarter mile !

Get your tickets online at:   www.tixonline.com or charge by phone at 803-278-4TIX.

Advanced series tickets for the weekend are $18 and patron tickets are $50.

Aiken is only 17 miles from Augusta GA!!  

Please consider me for your Aiken SC real estate needs....and all over the world for that fact. As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, I can assist you with your real estate purchase...or sale - - - anywhere!      Please call me first :)
Have a great day :)

Historic Church waiting for you!

This little church is over 100 years old, and is waiting just for you!    Would be great for a unique residence or shoppe.  Room to expand on this one acre lot.  The possibilities are endless :)  

Located at 2296 New Holland Road - in the hamlet of New Holland, in Aiken County     South Carolina.  

A set of doors from another 100 year old church also convey with this property.

PRICE REDUCED TO $38,000.

For more information call ME!!     Some of the restoration has begun..... new roof deck and shingles, top eave replaced, some sills replaced and footings poured.

Please consider me for your Aiken Sc real estate needs....and all over the world for that fact.  As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, I can assist you with your real estate purchase...or sale - - - anywhere!   Please call me first :)

Have a great day!

I was reading some blogs this morning....and saw one that my friend/associate posted for a pork chop recipe.  Check out Gene's Blog!

I've got another great crock-pot pork chop recipe!

Layer in the crock pot -    boneless center cut pork chops -  sliced potatoes - cheddar cheese.    Then pour a can of Cream of Celery Soup over it.   It may not sound that great....but believe me it is really good!

I call this one:  Scalloped Pork Chops!

Let me know if you try it :)

Have a great day!

And don't forget -  for your Aiken / Aiken County Real Estate needs....contact ME!!

Located in the heart of downtown Aiken, and built in 1912, this semiprivate, links style 18 hole, par 70 golf course is one of the oldest golf courses in the nation and has features including Bermuda grass and walking paths.                                                                                    

 For those that like to see the numbers......this course plays 6,048 yards from the Medal Tees, 5,685 yards from the Mid Tees, and 4,730 yards from the Fore Tees.    

The Pro Shop at Aiken Golf Club is fully stocked with everything you need for your day.  Shirts - hats - shoes - clubs - balls.....  if they don't have it, they can probably special order it for you!

If you need to warm up a bit before your round of play, stop by the practice green and chipping green!  The practice green features the same grass and varied slopes as the course greens, and the chipping green (sand trap and all) allows 360° access and a variety of slopes to chip from.    

They've got a practice hitting area, too!   Adjacent to the chipping green is a four-station hitting area. And The Club provides practice balls for your convenience.

The Legends Grill is onsite to satisfy your hunger.   Whether you are in the mood for Sunday Brunch, a quick bite before you tee off, or a hearty meal after a tough round......The Legends Grill has got it covered!   You do not have to be a member of the club to enjoy a great meal at The Legends Grill. 

The Aiken Golf Club

555 Highland Park Drive

Aiken SC 29801

803.649.6029

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The Legends Grill

Located in The Clubhouse - 2^nd level

803.649-6029

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For more information on Aiken, Aiken Golf and  Aiken Golf Properties - -  give us a call!!   803-648-8660 

...imagine the stories they would tell.   Take this house for instance, it was built in 1887.   That is a lot of births, deaths, weddings, cotillions, parties, holidays.....   not to mention all of the secrets being shared between friends, the family dinner conversations, overheard late night calls to secret lovers......  ! 

When I walk into one of these grand historic homes, that is all I can think about.  I imagine brides walking down the beautiful staircase.......

I imagine all the talks in the kitchen between friends... 

.....I imagine fathers pacing downstairs in the foyer  - waiting the arrival of their new baby....

Not to mention, fathers pacing while waiting for their teenage daughters to come home from the prom, haha. 

 Think of all the grand parties - everyone in their best dress.....  

yes, my imagination really wanders when I look at a house like this. 

If walls could talk...what stories would they tell?

Sandhurst Estate in Historic Aiken, South Carolina.

  This is Sandhurst. 

Does the design of the front look a little bit familiar with the Corinthian columns?

Have you seen a picture of The Vanderbilt mansion on The Hudson River?  Here, take a look!             

Both designed by Stanford White.    Mr. White had a rich and full career.  His designs varied from the summer homes of The Astor's and The Vanderbilt's to the New York Herald Building and Madison Square Garden.         Pictures of some of his designs.   

Sandhurst is a spectacular home.  Large scale rooms open to magnolia shaded terraces.  Marble baths, hardwood wainscoting and floors, high ceilings are a few of the Gilded Age accents throughout this Winter Colony Estate.

Built in 1887, Sandhurst is a contributing home in Aiken's Historic District and sits on 5 acres with a barn and paddocks. The 10,500 square foot residence has 11 bedrooms, 10.5 bathrooms and 10 fireplaces throughout the 3 finished floors.

Once a Bed & Breakfast, Sandhurst has welcomed guests from around the globe and has hosted many fundraising events.  Next door is Hopelands Gardens and Aiken's Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame      and just steps away the 2,000 acre Hitchcock Woods  are there to enjoy on foot or astride.    

Sandhurst is another beautiful home in Aiken's historic landscape.   -   And it's for sale!!

Yes, you could own this remarkable piece of history!

For more information, you can contact either Jane Page Thompson or me! (I am Jane Page's licensed assistant and teammate )

The Carolina Real Estate Company

333 Park Avenue SW ~ Aiken, South Carolina, USA, 29801

803.648.8660       or   800.880.0108       

Sandhurst Estate:

Thanks y'all for choosing my recent post as a featured one!  You have no idea how much this means to me :)  It means ALOT!!!   Thanks again.  Enjoy the holiday. And please be safe.

Here's a quick link to the blog if you want to check it out!!

A Human Statue of Liberty

Are you familiar with this saying?   If you are from Jersey, then the chances are pretty good that you are!  We are The Garden State, afterall.  Yes, I included myself in that 'We'!  I'll always be a Jersey Girl, no matter where my mail is delivered.  Anyway, back to the saying.  For those of you that have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm happy to fill you in :)

Yes, this is a picture of a cornfield.   There is an old saying in The Garden State:   'Knee high by the 4th of July'.   This is referring to the height of the corn stalks!  Yes!    Rule of thumb so to speak :)    

Enjoy the holiday, everyone.  Be safe.   Please don't drink and drive.

Whenever you are ready to move South -don't forget to call Kara Casamassina and Jane Page Thompson to assist with your Aiken area real estate needs.  The Carolina Real Estate Company, located in Historic Downtown Aiken, South Carolina.  

It's amazing that this photo, taken so many years ago, actually still exists!  Who even thought to do this?  This INCREDIBLE picture was taken in 1918.  It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge in Iowa.   EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!!     What a priceless gift from our grandfathers.

In celebrating our independence tomorrow....let's also celebrate the men and women who are protecting our freedom every single day.  Thank you.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS A FEATURED POST!!!  YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH THAT MEANS TO ME.      SINCE YOU TOOK THE TIME TO READ THIS AND LOOK AT THE PIC...LOOK BELOW FOR MORE PICS/EXPLANATION...AND PLEASE LEAVE ME A COMMENT!  HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY EVERYONE.

With Love,

Kara 

Although that sounds delicious - and with Peach season right around the corner, too!   But that's not what we're talking about here.                                                                      

This is the Nike Peach Jam Invitational 2008.   It happens EVERY year....and it's a pretty BIG DEAL!!!  

These ball players are some of the best male high school players in the nation.  Playing their hearts out, in the hopes to be noticed and recruited. 

The Nike Peach Jam continues to provide an exciting format for the hundreds of Division I college coaches and members of the media to scout the top athletes.

College ball is HUGE - especially here in the south.    (I just can't get into college ball, sorry.... But  - give me NFL any day!!)

Want to go? Here's what you need to know!

When:  July 12^th - 15^th, 2008

Where:  Riverview Park Activities Center

              100 Riverview Park Drive

              North Augusta, SC

More Info:  803-441-4311     or    www.NorthAugusta.net