Good Things About Summer on Isle of Palms
Here at the Isle of Palms office we have had a crazy last few weeks. Vacation guests, contracts and new listings- we've been working hard. But today we got a little break and a surprise to put a smile on our faces. Local residential, business cleaning and restoration company ServiceMaster stopped by to introduce themselves and treat us to some ice cream. Well, one would assume that means a...
All the hotties live in Charleston…
Los Angeles? New York? Not a chance. Apparently, all the hotties hang out in Charleston, S.C. According to a survey conducted by Travel + Leisure magazine, the southern city is home to the most attractive people in America. The prettiest populaces tend to live in places that are either sun-kissed, like Honolulu, or active and athletic, like Denver. The cities NewsFeed thought were sure bets —...
It’s that time again. Second Sunday!
If you’re in the area this Sunday, July 10- plan on taking a stroll down King Street to enjoy the sites and sounds of Second Sunday On King Street! Known as one of Charleston’s most popular events, featuring local works of art on display, culinary treats, unique boutiques and samplings from a variety of local businesses. In a street festival type setting, King Street, from Calhoun Street south...
Don’t Get Snowed On Your Vacation
I can't even remember booking a hotel pre-internet. It feels like it's been ages. If I had to do it again, I don't know where I'd even start. I can't imagine how I would have planned an entire vacation! Unfortunately, this fabulous tool known as the world wide web has also led to an increase in scams and the loss of vacationers' cold hard cash. At our Folly office we have had visitors telling...
Charleston Moms- Someone Has a Question for You
I stumbled across this blog post by a Washington DC mom who recently vacationed here in Charleston and I hope we can find a way to help her with the answers she seeks: I experienced my first trip to Charleston, SC this past weekend and what a time it was! I fell in love with the town. People were friendly, the seafood was incredible, block after block had laid back bars and stylish yet...
The Allure of Home Ownership Lives On
Apparently, many still see home ownership as an important component of their American dream. "Owning a house remains central to Americans’ sense of well-being, even as many doubt their home is a good investment in after a punishing recession." Read more on my blog. -Betty Poore
Take a Hike!
It seems every other day Charleston, SC shows up in some travel article's top something or other list. This time it's USA Today's and their 51 Great Places to Hike feature. Local treasure Magnolia Plantation is featured as a place to hike in South Carolina. About Magnolia Plantation USA Today says "Hiking boardwalks through eerie cypress swamps is not your typical walk in the woods. But...
Cheese Please
Last night I went with a friend to Uncorked - an unpretentious wine bar in Mt. Pleasant's Belle Hall shopping center off Long Point Rd. Uncorked opened about five months ago. They have a wide assortment of wines, a few craft beers, a decent selection of chocolate and also cheeses. Charcuterie is coming soon and I can only hope some olives as well. The owner David Willis, manager William...
What’s Your Favorite Local Blog, Charleston?
While reading Kristin Walker's blog last night I just thought of all the most excellent blogs out there in the internet world. What a wonderful way to meet people you would never otherwise, to learn about other places, and you can even learn about where you live. In this fast pace, quick bite (byte) world of internet communicating with Twitter, Facebook- sometimes you just want to actually...
Don’t You Want to Move Here Now?
I was...well, let's be honest, I was procrastinating. I stumbled across a personal blog of one of our agents, Kristin Walker, and I was gobsmacked. Her description of reconciling her past with her present love of place/home just sunk into my being's core. She told the tale of two trips she'd taken within weeks of each other- to Hoboken and the Outter Banks but it ends like this: But here’s...