Growing Pains for Mount Pleasant
In recent years the popularity of Mount Pleasant, especially the area near Coleman Blvd. and Shem Creek, has skyrocketed. This has created a tug of war between existing homeowners in the Old Village, Old Mt. Pleasant, and Shem Creek neighborhoods south of Coleman Blvd., and the developers hoping to cash in on all of this love. Add a town government ready for a bigger tax base with the desire to...
Three new lots for sale on Sullivans Island
dunes properties agent Tim Reese has multiple new lots for sale on Sullivans Island, two of which are on gorgeous marsh front lots. All three lots are owned by the Town of Sullivan's Island and have been approved through the Town's Board of Zoning Appeals for a home with 2,630-3,154 square feet of heated space, depending on the lot. The marsh front home sites are located on Raven Street and the...
2014 Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival March 28-30!
It's that time of year on Folly Beach! The 24th Annual Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival kicks off on Friday with the Miss Folly Beach Pageant followed at 6pm by a Moonlight Mixer on the Folly Beach pier at 7pm. The weekend will be filled with all sorts of family-friendly activities, great live music, and surfing competitions. Nearly 5,000 people attend the Sea and Sand Festival every year and...
New listings galore, and at desirable prices
As Spring begins and Winter is behind us, the real estate market is heating up! Compared to this time last year, there are more homes on the market nationwide, and in Charleston median home prices rose 15%. According to the National Association of Realtors®, inventories are still low by historical standards, but have increased by 10% year-over-year. This increase is great news considering the...
dunes properties has added Dewees Island to our areas of expertise
If you have never heard of, or been to, Dewees Island, it is a rare find. Dewees is a private island that is only accessible by private ferry or boat, and cars are not allowed on the island. When you arrive on Dewees, you can hop on your electric golf cart and cruise around the island, as the use of gas-powered vehicles is prohibited. This is a fabulous spot if you're looking for a serene and...
Gorgeous home for sale on Isle of Palms!
dunes properties agent Debbie Davis and just listed a breathtaking 7 bedroom, 7 bathroom home on the Isle of Palms that is only 3 houses away from the beach. This 3,978 square foot home has a gorgeous pool/spa area, a roof top deck with ocean and island views, and an elevator. This is a great home for family and friends, or would be an excellent vacation rental. Take a look below for more...
Use your Paid Time Off. Go on VACATION!
Some of us cherish our vacation time and use our paid time off up to the last second. Others may be too busy at work to use all of their paid time off, or simply don't have the desire to go on vacation. For those of you that leave a few hours on the table each year, you're not alone. It turns out that over 40% of Americans who receive PTO don't take advantage of it, according to a new study...
Experienced local Realtor®s join dunes properties family
dunes properties is pleased to announce the addition of Realtor®s Astrid McManus and Michael McManus to our team of local professionals. A multi-lingual native of Austria, Astrid McManus is a former corporate lawyer with a unique background. Astrid moved to Charleston’s historic district from Vienna in 2000 and began her real estate career in the downtown market, where she quickly put her...
Community scrambles to secure funds for Angel Oak
There are only two weeks remaining to raise $280,000 and prevent Dominion Realty Partners from developing an apartment complex and commercial space on the remaining land around the Angel Oak Tree. If you aren't familiar with the Angel Oak, located at the Angel Oak Park on Johns Island, then you definitely need to add taking a trip to see the 1400+ year old Southern live oak to your bucket list....
The 7th Annual Folly Gras Festival and Parade
Beep Beep – We've got us a TRAFFIC JAM! Folly Beach celebrated Mardi Gras Folly style on Saturday with their 7th Annual Folly Gras Festival and Parade. This family friendly event takes place every February and encourages attendees to show up in their best Mardi Gras outfit. The parade takes place on Center Street and features food vendors, street vendors, and various bands. This Saturday Folly...