Charleston SC Real Estate Blog

What Are The Best Neighborhoods in Mount Pleasant, SC?

So if you had to choose the best Mount Pleasant neighborhood to live in, where would you choose?  First of all, I already know that we’d all like to be as close to downtown Charleston as possible, and either live on the water, or have water or marsh views, correct?  Or how about finding that perfect charming house in The Old Village at a reasonable price or even a steal?  I’ve been living here for over 30 years and I can tell you that the secret is out about Mount Pleasant, and there are no “steals” for Mount Pleasant neighborhoods close to town.  Good deals, yes- but steals are hard to come by.

If you’re not from the area, say from out of town- it might be somewhat frustrating with all of the choices.  Especially if you are relocating to Charleston and…

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Home sales in Charleston SC up from 2012

Home sales in Charleston, South Carolina are up from 2012, which means great news to buyers and sellers alike! For those sellers looking to sell their house in Charleston, the market proves a shorter time on the market, and sellers are fetching a higher contract price.

Buyers are excited to see these results as well, since they are looking at purchasing what might be their most important investment. The real estate market for Charleston looks great for the immediate future.

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Charleston Restaurant Week! September 1st through 15th

Charleston Restaurant Week continues this week through September the 15th! If you haven't taken advantage of this in the past and you enjoy going out to eat as much as we do, then you really should consider the great restaurant deals surrounding the Charleston, SC area.

They've separated the current deals into 3 categories: 3 for $20, 3 for $30, and 3 for $40. This includes a mixture of soups, salads, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

Visit the Charleston Restaurant Association for more details on the participating restaurants and what's available! 

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So What is it Like Living at Mariners Cay, Folly Beach?

I was showing more condos for sale at Folly Beach again and I keep "re-discovering" the attraction that Mariners Cay has at the beach.  What a great place to live, or to purchase as an investment property.  Here are a few reasons why, from a Realtor's perspective.

#1: Location.  Yes, you guessed it.  'They' always say the three most important things to consider when purchasing real estate is location, location, location.  Well for Mariners Cay, this condo community sits right along the Folly River.  It has gorgeous views from the family rooms and screened-in porches of the bottle nosed dolphin that play here, of the sailboats going by, the beautiful wildlife, birds, and sunrise/sunsets. Not to mention, with this location so close to the beach- it's an…

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Charleston Real Estate Market Update for Mid 2013

Here are some quick stats for the Charleston real estate market for the mid-year point of 2013:

• The market is up compared to 2012 across the board (with a few exceptions) - # of homes sold, median sales price and $$ per sq ft. 

• Closed Sales are up 23% over last year and up 35% over 2011.  Closed Volume is up 32% over 2012 and up 52% over 2011.  Median Sales Price is up 8% over 2012 and up 13.5% over 2011.

• For the Tri-County area, below $350,000 there is more demand than supply, with generally a 3-4 month absorption rate.

• Foreclosures for Charleston are down 24% from Jan through June vs. last year at the same time!

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Carolina One to Market the Oaks at Indigo Fields

The Oaks at Indigo Fields is the newest addition to the list of Rex Thompson Homes communities.  Just inside the beautiful established community of Indigo Fields, The Oaks is conveniently located near the intersection of Ashley Phosphate and Dorchester Roads.  Indigo Fields is close to shopping, dining, entertainment, golf, Bosch and Boeing and is proud to be a part of the award winning Dorchester District II school system.

The Oaks at Indigo Fields is a unique community featuring elegant design blended with technology and modern convenience. All of the homes in the Oaks feature Smart Tech Plus, an advanced operating system that can be controlled directly from your smart phone or tablet device.  The Smart Tech Plus package also includes a structured…

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Please Join Me for the Fight for Air Climb on July 20, 2013 at the North Charleston Coliseum!

I am participating in the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb because breathing shouldn’t be an uphill climb. I am asking for your support!

I invite you to join me and participate in the Fight for Air Climb on July 20, 2013 at the North Charleston Coliseum! My team will be one of hundreds competing to make up and down the many stairs of the North Charleston Coliseum. It won’t be easy, but if you are up to the challenge, breathe in, step up and get ready to experience the climb of your life. If you can’t climb with me, please make a tax-deductible donation to my Fight for Air Climb team by visiting my Personal Page. (PLEASE DONATE HERE, and click on the 'Support Mike!' link).

• Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the…

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Charleston, South Carolina voted one of the South's Tastiest Towns

Southern Living has once again given our beautiful city of Charleston great recognition. Charleston was recently named The South's Tastiest Town. World-class restaurants such as FIG, Husk, McCrady's, Blossoms, Magnolias, SNOB (Slightly North of Broad), Cypress, Grill 225, High Cotton, and Hominy Grill to name a few of the most recognizable restaurants.

Being in real estate and showing houses here for those looking to relocate to Charleston, I'm always asked, "So where are the best restaurants to visit while we're here?" The first question out of my mouth is always the same- "What kind of food would you like to eat?" You see, as any local knows in Charleston, you could spend the next 3 years visiting a new restaurant every day if you decided to eat at a…

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Funny and Bad Real Estate Photos - Time for Some Fun

We're always giving updates regarding the real estate market here in Charleston, so this time I thought we'd take a look at some fun and interesting real estate photos from realtors locally and around the country.

How about this one, a $225,000 bush for sale?

Here's a great one of the beautiful front yard:

How about a great shot of the bunkbed:

Here is a beautiful kitchen shot...looks fine to me...

Same house, beautiful family room photo:

You may have wanted to put a few things away first... (de-clutter)

I always like the option of having an office:

Flowers ALWAYS add to a room...

This is what it might look like at night?

Wow, this is overkill (yes, pun intended):

These…

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Blessing of the Fleet in Mt. Pleasant, SC

It's that time of year again for the Mount Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival! Come on out to Waterfront Park, Sunday April 29th from 11:30am to 6:00pm.

This wonderful event used to be located near Alhambra Hall in the Old Village, but since it has outgrown the original location- it has been relocated to Mount Pleasant's Waterfront Park at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge.

This festival highlights some of the best local seafood that Charleston has to offer, and is community-supported benediction that calls for a safe and prosperous shrimping season in Charleston! It should be a great event this year with live music, local crafts, kids activities, a boat parade, and of course the ceremonial blessing of the shrimp/fishing fleet here in…

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