Archive for September, 2008
The Charleston Green Fair, Sunday, September 28, 2008
Going Green seems to be a term that we hear a lot of but what does it really mean to us as individuals and how can each one of us do small things that make a big difference. Even if you can’t afford in these difficult economic times to purchase a hybrid car, there are things that [...]
In Honor of 9/11 – An American Day of Reflection
I just wanted to share what was written by Trish Bender, an agent in our Folly Road office in honor of 9/11.
In honor of 9/11, this American Day of Reflection, I offer roses.
The Red Rose symbolizes courage and dignity. I offer this to all who lost their lives on 9/11. I offer it to our soliders [...]
Ask for a Green Home by Features
This article was written by Trish Bender, a Carolina One agent with the Folly Road office
Did you know that now you can actually search for a Green Home? In Charleston’s Multiple Listing Services there is a new search category called, you guessed it, GREEN FEATURES. Here you can select from a menu of Energy Efficient [...]
TIS THE SEASON: BEING PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE IS A MUST
Nineteen years ago this month, Hurricane Hugo blew into Charleston. With the highest winds sustained at an estimated 138 mph it devastated the barrier islands in South Carolina and uprooted 70% of the trees in the Francis Marion Forest. Hugo was one of the costliest hurricanes in US history until 1992 when Andrew hit, followed by [...]
Some Fall Events Happening in Charleston, SC
Welcome to September…you can (almost) convince yourself that there’s a cool breeze in your future. Labor Day starts the month. It was reluctantly signed into law by Grover Cleveland over 100 years ago to celebrate the workers of America. Now it pretty much marks the end of the summer.
September is Native American, Hispanic Heritage, Save [...]
