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

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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Happy Holidays from BuyingCharlestonRealEstate.com!It's hard to believe there's just one page left on the wall calendar - but what a full page it is! As grateful as we are year round for all that we have, the holiday season makes us especially conscious of the value of home and family and reminds us of the importance of what we do for others. It's a wonderful time to share with family, friends, and neighbors, and a wonderful time to set something aside for those not so fortunate.

You'll probably see a lot of your neighbors at some of our dazzling December events:

  • Experience Charleston's history and holiday spirit with the Charleston Tree lighting ceremony in Marion Square on December 5th from 4:30 to 6:00pm.
  • Before you pack in another holiday meal, burn off a few calories at the Reindeer Run, a festival…

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Boeing PlantBoeing announced that Charleston will be the final location for the 787 aircraft assembly plant, more specifically, North Charleston.  This is great news for our local economy here in Charleston, as 3800 jobs are expected to be filled over the next seven years, and Boeing is to invest more than $750 million.  This will also spur growth in real estate for the area, as many employees and future employees will be relocating here.

The Boeing Co. will build the new line at its Charleston International Airport property instead of the other proposed location in Everett, Washington.  This is big, as the unemployment rate is almost at an all-time high, and the local area will benefit from this massive company.

We've already been speaking with Boeing employees…

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meeting_streetTravel and Leisure Magazine just came out with their best cities in the United States and Canada, and guess who came in at #4?  You guessed it, Charleston, SC.  The number one, two, and three spots were: New York, San Francisco, and Quebec City.

The magazine (with a circulation of a million) conducts a reader’s survey to get the results, and this year, Charleston got bumped up two spots from number 6 to number 4.  Our sister city, Savannah, came in close at #7.

Still considering a move to Charleston?  Please see our Charleston, SC MLS search page to view the best online home search website in Charleston.

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carolinaoneA long-term leader in the Charleston Real Estate market in residential sales, Carolina One is now on top for commercial sales as well.  Closing 41 units since the beginning of 2008, Carolina One has now doubled its nearest competitor.

The broker of our commercial division has said that Carolina One has led Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley counties in the residential market since 1992, and has added commercial value over time, to get to where we are today.  Carolina one is now leader in the market with a 25.1% market share, for those companies that sell residential and commercial real estate.

Since becoming an independent company apart from Prudential in May of 2008, Carolina One now has the flexibility to boost its competitive commercial efforts.

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For all of you buyers out there that are out of state, this blog is for you.  It seems the two most popular places to live outside of historic downtown Charleston are Mt. Pleasant and James Island.  Basically, the two areas are similar in distance to downtown and the beaches, with each having similarities and each having their own differences.

One of the big questions I get as a Realtor is: Which is better, Mt. Pleasant or James Island?  Well, that answer is easy…There is no right answer.  It all depends on your lifestyle, standard of living, interests, extracurricular activities, school interests…the list goes on.  It all depends on what you strive to get from each community.  What I’d like to do is break down each area from a local’s perspective, which…

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Memorial Waterfront Park, in Mount Pleasant, SC has just opened to the public on Friday.  Directly under the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, this site is sure to draw a lot of attention from the locals and visitors alike.  Ten years in the making and at a cost of $14 million, the park boasts 9 acres total of a grassy lawn area, a sweetgrass cultural arts pavillion, a war memorial, a kayak launch dock, and a pier plaza with snack and tackle shop.  The pier itself is 1,250 feet long (the areas longest), making a great location to fish from- or to enjoy the wonderful views of the waterways.

The hours of the park are from 6am to 11pm, and admission to the park is free.

 

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isle_of_palmsIt’s that time of year again to start heading out to the beaches.  We have some of the nicest beaches around, in Charleston, SC, and with the weather getting warmer and warmer, a dip in the ocean might be the perfect solution.  Whether you’re a younger couple looking to meet friends at the beach, an older couple looking to find a nice quiet spot alone to read, or if you’re bringing the kids to play in the sand and ocean- every beach here in Charleston has something for you.

We mainly have 3 beaches that are closest to Charleston.  Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, and Folly Beach.  I’d like to tell you a little bit about each of them, and give you my synopsis on the kind of people that are attracted to each beach.

Isle of Palms is one of my favorites.  It has…

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Well, we’re halfway through May here in Charleston, SC and there’s still plenty to do.  Look around and you'll see abundant signs of home improvement projects underway - from room repairs to gardening. If you're considering some changes to your home, you'll want to consider not only your own comfort, but also the ultimate return on your investment dollar. I'm always happy to advise you on getting the most out of your home, so please give me a call.

Meanwhile, the calendar begins to give us the flavor of the warm months ahead.

Here are a few things to do in May:

    * April 18th - May 15th - Charleston Free Movies in the Park take place every Friday evening in Marion Square at dusk (except May 1st), so bring your blankets and chairs. Food from numerous…

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charleston_streetIf you weren’t already aware, Charleston, SC is one of the best cities in the U.S.  I have been boasting about this for years, but now I have some facts from some of the readers from various magazines to back it up.

Travel & Leisure Magazine did a survey on “Americas Favorite Cities for 2008” and Charleston, SC came in #1 as “America’s Friendliest People” for 2008.  Charleston received second place for noteworthy neighborhoods, vintage stores, flea markets, and peace and quiet.  We received #2 for “Home Design”, being beat-out by Chicago.

Southern Living Magazine rated Charleston #1 as the “Best Southern City” for '08, beating out other areas such as: Atlanta GA, Nashville TN, and Austin TX.  Downtown King Street got 2nd place for “Best Neighborhood for…

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