First Quarter Real Estate Update
Charleston Trident Association of Realtors puts out quarterly video updates on the real estate market. It's quick and informative so check it out! Sales are up 8.2% from last 2010's first quarter's end, prices experienced a 6.1% dip. We've posted year over year gains, increasing sales, unemployment is declinging, we've had 13 consecutive months of private job growth and all this is cause for...
Past and Present Sizzle Together in Charleston
Those two famous cookbook authors, The Lee Brothers (Matt & Ted) ruminate in Travel + Leisure Magazine about Charleston. Yes another great article about Charleston. This city is a top tourist destination and Charleston is frequently featured in magazines, tv programs, blogs and books. Frequently the content is interchangeable and pretty much says the same things over and over again. Not...
Ghostbuster and the Mayor of Charleston
Friday was the opening home game of Charleston's minor league baseball team (and NY Yankee affiliate team) The Riverdogs. If you are vacationing and need a fun family evening out- give minor league baseball a try. You never know who will be at a game or what surprises the evening may hold. Co-owner Bill Murray (yes, THAT Bill Murray) was at the opening game and he treated everyone to some fun...
Fabulous Mount Pleasant Home- New Price Reduction!
In the self contained Seaside Farms subdivision there is a lovely single family home for sale- 1216 Palmetto Peninsula Drive. It has been reduced to $415,000. Seaside Farms is truly a gem in Mount Pleasant, SC. A jog away from the Isle of Palms beach, minutes from the Sullivan's Island beach and Town Centre shopping center with movie theater, shops and dining. In the Seaside Farms subdivision...
Dog Days of…Spring!
We've reached the 70's! I have packed away the sweaters and I am ready for spring, how about you? MY favorite thing about the beginning of spring is it's time to frolic with the dogs! There's no better excuse to get some fun and some exercise than taking a walk with your four legged friend near or on the beach.* The sun is shining down, the water has a chill but it's fine for wading in bare...
Agent-Restaurateur Jack Hurley Helps Area School Children
Once again our agents make headlines for their involvement in charitable causes. Jack Hurley recently spent some time getting into the spirit of children's literature (check out the awesome hat) and reading to area school children Through his business Jack's Cosmic Dog, he sponsors 50 area school children in the program Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Jack makes sure these low income...
Dunes Agent Helps Mt. Pleasant Receive $4000 Beautification Grant
As reported by Moultrie News The Palmetto Pride Anti-Litter Organization recently awarded a $4000 beautification grant to the Mount Pleasant Pride Committee. This money will go to making the Public Service Department's Six Mile Complex a beautiful and welcoming site for motorists, residents, and recreational walker/joggers. Patricia Fuchs, a real estate agent with Dunes Properties, is Vice...
Did You Know Charleston Has…
I always find interesting tidbits out about Charleston even after 10+ years of calling it home. I just found out recently there is a Communications Museum. Now their website isn't updated (hasn't been since 2006) so I won't go sharing it here, but the museum itself is worth a visit. It's located at 58 George Street downtown at the College of Charleston, the Elliott House. Their four rooms...
Lowcountry Local First
Perhaps you've seen this logo on the doors or windows of area businesses. Have you ever wondered what it means? Lowcountry Local First is a group that advocates and promotes the benefits of a local living economy by strengthening community support of local independent businesses and farms. Put simply, area businesses and residents are encouraged to "Shop local and buy local." As...
Art/Food/Music and You’re Invited: Brian Francis Koury’s The Calling TONIGHT
We are hosting the opening reception of of our new artist/photographer, Brian Francis Koury. There are events happening up and down King Street tonight for SEWE so dowtown should be THE place to go tonight. Everyone is invited to drop in between 6-9pm to meet the artist. Mr. Koury will be providing food, beverages and...... wait for it..... LIVE MUSIC! Click here for a full preview The Calling...