Information about Charleston, South Carolina and the areas that encompass it.

A Few Popular Mt. Pleasant Neighborhoods

I'On, a Mount Pleasant CommunityMount Pleasant continues to be one of the most popular areas surrounding Charleston. First of all, the location is ideal, bordering Downtown Historic Charleston, as well as Isle of Palms and Sullivans Island beaches. Second, it is one of the newly expanded areas surrounding Charleston that has seen much growth since the 90's. Most of the neighborhoods are planned communities with intelligent design, parks, golf courses, swimming pools, tennis, and plenty of other amenities. A few of the neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant even have their own schools and gyms. I'd like to expand on some of the more popular neighborhoods that a lot of buyers are enjoying:

Park West - This is the largest neighborhood in Mt. Pleasant. It…

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Charleston Named 'Top US City'

Charleston, SC was named the 2011 'Top US City' by readers of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine recently.  Charleston came in at #2 last year.

The award was presented Monday evening at the magazine's Reader's Choice Awards in New York with Charleston native and comedian Stephen Colbert awarding the honor to local tourism officials.

Colbert said Charleston is the most beautiful city he has ever seen and joked that, as a child, he picked up pocket change pointing out the house in Charleston where Rhett Butler grew up.

Charleston has been on the magazine's Top 10 list since 1993.

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Cruise Ship in Charleston, SCI have seen an increased presence of cruise ships on the Charleston Peninsula lately and wanted to share an article I found in the Post and Courier.  This was written by a local Realtor here in Charleston, and I wanted to share their viewpoint on the matter.

You've all heard the saying, "Change is inevitable; growth is optional".  I know that this increase in cruise ships will help the local economy downtown.  But at what point are we slowly chipping away at the character of the Peninsula?  There seem to be valid arguments from both sides, but I know where I stand on the issue.  Standards and/or regulation is key.

You can view the article here.

 

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It sure is a great time to live in Charleston! We could be up to our eyebrows in snow and continually fighting off the icy chill, but instead, we're eating fresh oysters and enjoying our beautiful landscape. Plus, as a scenic and cultural hub for the region, Charleston continues to keep the calendar packed with family enjoyment, right through the winter.


Here are a few ideas for family outings for February:

  • Swing to the blues at the 21st Annual Lowcountry Blues Bash, February 3-19. For more information, visit http://www.bluesbash.com
  • Come out the the Annual Charleston Food and Wine Festival which showcases the talents of local and nationally-recognized Southern chefs in our city widely acclaimed for its Lowcountry cuisine. Voted Top 5 food & …

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Old Charleston Map from 1872Many people who consider Charleston, South Carolina as a retirement destination or a possible move with a job transfer sometimes feel overwhelmed with the number of options available.  Each area that surrounds Charleston has its own unique character, charm, and feel about it.  I am excluding the beaches this go-around, but I’d like to briefly explain some of the areas that surround Charleston, in hopes that it might make it a little easier for those from out of state:

Charleston Peninsula- This is obviously the anchor for Charleston.  The historic draw of the city, the culture and world-class restaurants, and the “Old South” way of living is still evident here.  People from all over the country seek this spot as a perfect destination, close to the…

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Downtown, Charleston SCTravel & Leisure Magazine has come out with their annual list of 'World Cities' based upon the readers' votes and guess which city has secured a spot for 'Best World Cities in the US & Canada'?  Coming in at #3 is none other than Charleston, South Carolina!  Charleston is #3 with Travel & Leisure.

We've actually beaten out such cities as: Chicago, Washinton DC,  Los Angeles, and Boston.  With the draw of historic downtown, the beaches, and the beautiful weather- there truly is no reason not to love this paradise we're living in.

If you have any questions about the Charleston area, please give me a call.  I enjoy talking about our wonderful city and would like the opportunity to talk about it!

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James IslandJames Island has a number of different popular neighborhoods, with each having different character.  For those searching James Island homes for sale, the task can be daunting if you’re not from the area and are looking to relocate here.

The following are a list of some of the more popular James Island neighborhoods, and the price ranges for each.

Bayview Farms- This is a great neighborhood made up of single family homes, with the majority of the homes being on water.  Fresh water ponds and tidal creeks are plentiful in this James Island neighborhood.  Homes here typically range from the mid 200’s and get into the 400’s for those on tidal creek.  The back portion of the neighborhood was built in the early 90’s and the newer (front) part of the…

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April is a great month to be in Charleston.  The city and surrounding areas are in full bloom, the nights are longer, and the weather here is just perfect.  Whether you're getting the boat up and running, doing some spring cleaning in the house, or doing yard work- the temperature here seems to be just about right.

Meanwhile, in between those ambitious projects, there's plenty to enjoy around town:

  • Festival of Houses and Gardens, downtown Charleston - Festival tours feature the interiors and gardens of approximately 150 historic private houses in 10 colonial and antebellum neighborhoods during the peak of the city's blooming season.  Tickets to the house and garden tours are $45 and can be ordered by calling (843) 723-1623.
  • The 2010 Family Circle…

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A new park is planned for Folly Beach.  The county Park and Recreation Commission intends on buying the Front Beach Inn and four other properties at East Arctic Avenue and East 2nd Street.  All of the 5 properties add up to about 1 acre.  For those of you that are not sure about the location, it’s just over from the pier and the large Holiday Inn.

The plan for the park is create a park facility with restrooms, showers, and a playground.  The goal was to create something similar to the layout at Isle of Palms County Park.

Some of the locals have strong opinions about how this came about.  I believe that it will positively affect the Folly Beach real estate market.  A view of the park instead of another high-rise hotel on front beach suits me just fine. …

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I can feel the Holiday spirit!  Yes, that's right, the City of Charleston and Republic Parking are offering free two-hour parking vouchers for all of their downtown parking garage locations.  This free parking is still good from November 28th, to December 31st.

For all of you locals or visitors in the area, this is a great time of year to see Charleston.  The free 2 hour parking passes are perfect for a dinner downtown, or shopping for all of your friends and family.  You can print the coupon directly from your computer HERE.  This has been updated for 2012.

Here are the participating garages:

    S.C. Aquarium Garage,
    Camden Exchange Garage,
    Concord & Cumberland streets,
    Wentworth at St. Philip streets,
    County Garage at King & Queen…

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