Charleston Restaurant Week
Get ready for another Charleston Restaurant Week - January 10-21, 2018! The event, carried out by the Greater Charleston Restaurant Association, Inc (GCRA), is one of the most highly anticipated culinary events here in the Charleston area. It is a fantastic opportunity to try some of the best cuisine the Lowcountry has to offer. Participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunch and...
2018 Charleston Events You Won’t Want To Miss
It’s been another exceptional year for Charleston. Voted the No. 1 City in the U.S. for the fifth consecutive year, it seems that the Holy City is like fine wine—it only gets better with age. If you’re already making plans next year, here is a list of 2018 Charleston Events you won't want to miss. The city’s best events and favorite traditions are set to be bigger and better than ever, from...
Charleston Area Market Statistics Through December 2017
The facts of residential real estate have remained consistent in 2017. In year-overyear comparisons, the number of homes for sale has been fewer in most locales, and homes have been selling in fewer days for higher prices. This hasn't always been true, but it has been a common enough storyline to make it an overarching trend for the year. New tax legislation could have ramifications on housing....
Charleston Market Statistics through April 2017
The employment landscape and wages have both improved over the last few years, allowing for more people to participate in the home-buying process. When the economy is in good working order, as it is now, it creates opportunities in residential real estate, and right now is a potentially lucrative time to sell a home. Houses that show well and are priced correctly have been selling quickly, often...
5 new Charleston restaurants, Spring 2017
With Charleston being a foodie destination with a reputation that gets glossier with every new restaurant opening, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with what to try next. We’ve taken the liberty of sifting through all the new restaurants in Charleston this spring and compiling a list of those serving up grub worth your dough. Sorghum & Salt, 186 Coming Street Downtown Sorghum & Salt opened...
An Insider’s Guide to Spoleto: One of The Country’s Top Performing Arts Festivals
Each spring, thousands visit the city of Charleston to partake in the Spoleto Festival USA, one of America’s biggest performing arts festivals. For 17 days and nights, this festival delights the Holy City with the best artistic performances with more than 150 performers from around the world. Opera, theater, dance, jazz—the Spoleto Festival USA has it all, and the lineup is more diverse than...
Places to Grab a Cup of Coffee in Charleston
Coffee — for most of us it's an everyday necessity, so where can you find the best cup of coffee in Charleston? Whether you need the perfect place for meeting with your real estate agent, need caffeine on the go, a place to plug in your laptop, or a quiet corner for reading, Charleston's variety of local coffee houses has you covered — and caffeinated! Here are a few of our favorite neighborhood...
What is a Charleston Joggling Board?
If you're from around here, chances are you're pretty familiar with the Charleston joggling board. But at the inaugural High Water Festival last month, there were more than few out-of-towners who found themselves wondering about the funny-looking black "benches" situated in the shade around the food trucks. Sitting beneath oak trees with a Roti Rolls snack or a Diggity Doughnuts treat, a lot of...
Charleston Homes on Golf Courses
With 34 people moving here everyday, demand for Charleston homes on golf courses, in resort communities, and on the beaches is on the rise. Charleston is a recreation lover's dream where folks can enjoy sports and hobbies of all types almost year round. Featured first are some of our most recent Charleston homes on golf courses, but at the bottom of the post you'll find an updated list of all...
An Insider’s Guide to Exploring Downtown Charleston’s Historic Churches
If there is one thing that Charleston, South Carolina offers in spades, it’s their beautiful and historic churches. Commonly referred to as the “Holy City”, Charleston features some of the oldest churches in the United States, attracting millions of tourists each year who wish to see the gorgeous steeples that dominate its skyline. The beautiful architecture of these churches is just one of...