Fun at the 27th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Roast
It took two tractor-trailers filled with 65,000 pounds of oysters to feed the ten thousand visitors who rolled onto the grounds at Boone Hall Plantation to kick off the 2010 Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 30th. This event has been named in the "top 20 events in the southeast" by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Activities on the main stage include: the "Oyster Shucking Contest",...
Dunes Properties Volunteers at World’s Largest Oyster Roast
This Sunday at Boone Hall Plantation come say hello to many Dunes Properties agents, employees and even our President himself, Randy Walker. We'll be volunteering on behalf of Hollings Cancer Center and serving up buckets of oysters at the 2010 Lowcountry Oyster Roast. The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association sponsors the festival and they go through about 65,000 pounds of oysters. This...
Taste of Folly Beach 2010 review
The Taste of Folly Beach 2010 was a great time with a great turnout. The streets were full of fans of Folly and their energy beat back the overcast skies, and warmed up the lower temperatures. The sun made an appearance here and there, which was a welcome sight for the many participating Folly establishments.The chili cookoff sponsored by Planet Follywood was extra competitive this year with...
How much insurance do I need on my home?
I recently received an article that I wanted to share. Insurance in Charleston is difficult to manage unless you have the help of a great agent. Charleston insurance and coastal insurance will be a topic of conversation for some time to come. Here is some advice given to me by my State Farm insurance agent, Paula Hampton. Understanding the value of your home How to determine your homeowners...
Possible Affect on Real Estate if Sullivan’s Island Elementary School is Closed
By now, most parents of children attending Sullivan’s Island Elementary are aware and really concerned that their school may not be operating in the future. This school has been a beacon of excellence for the district and the State of South Carolina for 50 years. It has earned top state honors for excellence throughout most of memorable history. More importantly, families have moved into the...
Help Haiti Benefit Concert at the Music Farm
HELP HAITI BENEFIT CONCERT AT THE MUSIC FARM CHARLESTON, SC, (JANUARY 20, 2010) – Local Charleston Bands and businesses are staging a benefit concert this Sunday, January 24, 2010 at the Music Farm to raise money for the victims of the Haitian earthquake. Proceeds from the event will be split between the American Red Cross’s relief efforts in Haiti and Water Missions, a Charleston-based on...
The Best Family-Friendly Neighborhood in Downtown Charleston is Harleston Village
Disclaimer: I do live in Harleston Village and love every bit of it - but that's not why I think (even KNOW) Harleston Village is the most family-friendly neighborhood in Downtown Charleston. While each of the neighborhoods has its own distinct beauty and character (for descriptions check out my previous post), Harleston Village wins hands down because of its proximity to anything a family...
Save Sullivan’s Island Elementary School
Dunes Properties is getting involved in the efforts to save Sullivan's Island Elementary, one of the best schools in the state. Many of our agents and their clients have children who attend or have attended the school, and Dunes' very own Betty Poore is an alumni of SIES. Dunes has financially contributed to the school in the past and our letters will be among those submitted to Superintendent...
Taste of Folly Beach Festival, Saturday January 23, 2010
Saturday January 23rd, 2010 12-4 PM Come out and enjoy a day on Folly Beach while tasting everything the restaurants have to offer. There will be booths set up from each restaurant where you can sample their menu and talk to the chefs and find out how they make their magic. Center Street will be closed which always means a good time and many memories. There will also be fun activities such...
Mount Pleasant Real Estate
The national picture does NOT hold true for local markets.