Sid Ackerman's Blog

  What travelors see     What travelors may not see       To all the readers who do not know, Georgetown SC is a historic town that was started in 1729 and is the third oldest city in SC after Charleston and Beaufort. Most of the historic sites are located in the Historic district downtown. Many ...

Just thought I would take a moment to comment on the weather in the Georgetown SC area. I am fairly aware that much of the country is experiencing a heat wave, however there truly is a difference in sitting in an air conditioned room and watching it on tv rather than being out in it! I would advi...

After watching the news regarding the Debt Crisis and the heavily divisive politics that seem to be choking this country, I have to ponder the effects a default will have on our industry. The effects of rising interest rates on new loans has already been discussed but I think that another area th...

 After reading a recent article in Realtor Magazine (3 Questions you need to help Buyers Answer April/May issue 2011) I started thinking about some issues buyers should look at when considering whether to buy a home or wait on prices to fall further. The info below is just my opinion and the exam...

After working with REO properties for a while I can now look back and laugh at a few things that I have learned over the years. While an average purchaser may not be able to relate to these,  REO professionals may get a good chuckle. Please keep in mind that these are meant as humor and make fun ...

I hope the rest of the area doesnt get the hail we just had! Attached is a pic to show the size but suffice it to say this is the worst hail I have ever seen in this town! I have seen pics posted by others of much larger pieces! This year is one of the worst that I can remember weather wise. I be...

The Hardees in Georgetown has a problem. Its not the food or the service or any of the problems you usually expect from a fast food joint. This problem is actually a good one to have, as problems go. The drive thru is too small! Almost every morning you go by you can see vehicles backed up to the...

71 Misty lane Georgetown SC, 3 bed 2 bath on over an acre of land. Located minutes away from Mcdonald school. just outside of the city of Georgetown but close to shopping and amenities. 2 car garage and to many extras to list, truly a great property.

Georgetown SC has much to offer a prospective home buyer. Located between the cities of Charleston and Myrtle Beach the area is a prime location for those looking for coastal living with small town prices. Although the median home price in Georgetown County is around 130,000 there are deals to be...

     First I guess I should give a little background to show where my perspective and opinions are coming from. I am a native of Andrews SC and graduated from Andrews High in 1995. I am currently on Andrews town council and have lived in the Andrews/Georgetown county area all my life. With that ...