5 Festivals to Look Forward to this Season
Looking for some plans outside the house this fall? A simple scroll through the charlestoncvb.com calendar will render a long list of possibilities. Here are just a few of the events we're looking forward to this season. Charleston Arts Festival | Oct. 5-8 The first annual Charleston Arts Festival is brought to you by the creator of Jailbreak. Though Jailbreak's technically defunct, the CFA...
Affordable Neighborhoods in Downtown Charleston
One of the most affordable neighborhoods in Downtown Charleston, North Central is bounded on the north by Mount Pleasant Street, the south by Huger Street and Rutledge and King on the east and west. Most of the homes in this neighborhood were built in the 30s, 40s and 50s and are mainly of bungalow style. Popular with young professionals given its proximity to Upper King Street and the hip...
7 Things You Didn’t Know about Colonial Lake
Charlestonians have a fond familiarity with Colonial Lake. Originally called Rutledge Street Pond, the lake is located in the heart of the Harleston Village, which stretches from Broad to Calhoun streets and Lockwood Drive to King Street. From sunbathers and students to runners and dog walkers, Colonial Lake is a special part of many folks’ daily lives — and has been since as far back as the...
Market Statistics through August, 2016
Charleston-area home sales increased in August after dipping for the first time in five years in July. Conventional wisdom indicates that year-over-year declines may be present for the remainder of the year, given the low inventory situation in most markets. Demand is certainly present and has created competitive situations that have kept prices up. Rental prices are also up, which may lure more...
Places, LLC has joined dunes properties
dunes properties of Mount Pleasant is pleased to welcome the agents of Places, LLC to our family of professional Realtors®. We have combined to offer expanded services to clients throughout the Charleston, SC area, and most specifically in Mount Pleasant, SC where Places has been a leader for years. Chris Anderson, Broker-in-Charge of the Places group says “dunes properties is an established,...
Locals Guide to Wagener Terrace
Wagener Terrace is where downtown locals love to live. Away from the bustle of the more touristy parts of downtown, Wagener Terrace is an oasis filled with wide sidewalks, Spanish moss-covered live oaks, quiet living, and friendly neighbors, the latter of which range from families to young professionals. Still on the Charleston peninsula, Wagener Terrace is biking distance to the city’s...
4 Budget-Friendly Outdoor Activities in West Ashley
Looking for things to do in West Ashley? From the always fun West Ashley Park to the brand new farmer’s market and Higgins Pier, there’s a lot of inexpensive (and free!) ways to spend your time outside west of the Ashley River. Here are four of our favorites: West Ashley Bikeway The West Ashley Bikeway starts at Wappoo Road, crosses Highway 61/St Andrews Boulevard, and continues all the way to...
Budget-Friendly Charleston Brunches: The secret spots loved by locals
Charleston is nothing if not a city that brunches. On East Bay Street alone, the variety of eggs and breakfast-y booze available is abundant — and most of it is pretty wonderful. But while locals on a budget love a High Cotton jazz brunch or the gospel brunch at Hall’s Chophouse on King Street, we have to save those spots for special occasions. That’s not to say we deny ourselves of the benefits...
Just Listed on Goldbug Ave – Sullivans Island
Located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods on Sullivans Island, dunes properties is pleased to announce two new listings on Goldbug Ave! Goldbug Ave is just blocks from the beach and the heart of Sullivans Island where you can grab a cold drink or a hot meal at Poe's Tavern, Mex 1, Home Team BBQ, as well as other fantastic restaurants. Welcome to 2608 Goldbug Ave, located on the quiet,...
A Weekender’s Guide to Folly Beach
Folly Beach is where Charleston locals and tourists alike flock to for a slice of paradise with a side of fun. More so than any other beach in the area, Folly, though small as it may be, is packed with stuff to do for the whole family. Adventure. One of our favorite things to do while on Folly is to hang a left at the end of Center Street, following Ashley Avenue all the way to the end, park,...