Charleston Area News

The Market Then and Now

These Graphs are showing the Charleston  Tri-County Real Estate Market. Sales and Listings in 2009 & also in 2005 to show you the comparisons.  The one on the left is the market in the year 2009 if you click on the graph it will enlarge so you can see the numbers.  The pink is the [...]


The Remodeling of a home in Fort Johnson Estates

Fort Johnson Estates is an older neighborhood, the lots are larger, has some wonderful large oak trees scattered through the neighborhood, however, don’t be mislead in thinking that because the homes look very traditional you will find outdated properties, many of the homes have been remodeled inside. below is my photo blog of one of [...]


659 Fairspring

Lovely home in Schieveling Plantation

Open floor plan with soaring ceilings, gas logs never used, in the family room.

One of the most popular floor plans in Schieveling. Plus the best value. A one story home with soaring vaulted ceilings in the family room where entertaining your guest in this open floor plan is so very convenient, [...]


Case Shiller Future Prices

This study was done last year, however, even though the projected bottom of the market was in November of 2009. 
the results are two fold.  Yes, the market did pick up and start on an upword swing regarding the number of sales, although because of all the forclosures and short sales the prices in many areas [...]


Snow in Charleston

It snowed in Charleston SC. last night February,13th 2010 first time since  1989 the year of Hugo. This snowman was built in West Ashley by some of my grandaughter friends.


Sunrise at Folly

This is Sunrise at Folly Beach SC, a wonderful place to live or vacation with your family. This picture was taken from one of the decks at Charleston Ocean Front Villas.Pier 1


Interested in Boating? Here’s Some Information You May Interested In!

       
Summerville boat manufacturer, Zodiac, has seen demand for the lightweight rubber-bottomed boats soar in the last year. The French-owned company is poised to double its local workforce and its physical space, upping its output from approximately 700 boats to 1,000 next year.
Charleston Boat Show cranks up its 29th edition at the North Charleston Coliseum January [...]


Things to do Around Town for this Weekend!

 Ladies, if you’re looking for a luxe time, look no further. The Sanctuary at Kiawah is back with their 5th Annual Women’s Escape Weekend on the 15th-18th. Teaming up with Charleston Home magazine, they will present you with a weekend full of ideas for inventing new creations for yourself and your environment.
     Chamber Music Charleston [...]


Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

 If you love comedy and you love live entertainment and you love to eat and drink … well it’s time to eat drink and be merry and merry is the key word. Theatre 99 and the City Paper are up to their old tricks. They have put together some of the country’s best stand up, [...]


Charleston Rated One of the Ten Great Places to Spend Christmas

        Charleston was rated one of the Ten Great Places to Spend Christmas in Travel + Leisure. Highlighted in the magazine article was Drayton Hall and the spirituals sung there, the Wentworth Mansion and Peninsula Grill.
     Forbes Traveler says King Street is in the “Ten Top Shopping Districts in USA.” CNN and Southern Living magazine [...]