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Charleston, SC Real Estate News

By Robert Slick, NRBA, RDCPro, Trident/CCAR MLS
(Beach and River Homes)
Need another reason to visit Charleston, SC? Travel and Leisure magazine just named Charleston the friendliest city in the U.S.A. Charleston also ranked for bed and breakfast/inns and antique stores. Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's reader ranked Charleston second only to San Francisco as a destination city.South Carolina has a $18 billion dollar tourism industry.
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
House Selling Tips - Charleston House Buyers: When you are under the stress of foreclosure, you are in no position to get caught up in a scam that could make your situation worse instead of better. There are many legitimate home buyers out there, but the sad truth is that there are also many who have decided that there is money to be made scamming vulnerable homeowners. Whatever your reason for wanting to sell your house fast you need to be aware of a few signs that indicate a potentially less than honest buyer. The equity grabber is one who will have you sign over the deed to the home if you have it, and then you’ll make the payments to him instead of the mortgage company. This attracts many homeowners faced with losing their homes because they believe they still get to live in their h...
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Top Ten Sexiest Cities in America The results are in for this year's Travel & Leisure's city rankings.  Charleston usually ranks high in a lot of categories including "Friendliest City," which we took again this year.  In addition, Charleston has broke through in another category - "America's Most Attractive People."  Here is the list of this year's Travel & Leisure's Top Ten Sexiest Cities in America: Charleston San Diego San Juan, Puerto Rico Denver Austin Miami Savannah Honolulu Phoenix/Scottsdale Nashville Other Notable Blogs: Charleston, SC Housing Report Crowfield Plantation Real Estate, Goose Creek SC Foxbank Plantation, Moncks Corner SC Belle Hall - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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By Michael Johnson, Metro Charleston SC
(Carolina One Real Estate)
Charleston, SC Housing Report Tri-County MLS Residential Market Below is the third quarter metro Charleston SC housing report. All statistics gathered for this report are as of the last day of September.  The report covers the major counties of Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley that make up the metro Charleston SC area.  As you can see from the report the largest inventory category of active listings in the area is under $150,000.  This category of homes under $150,000 also makes up the largest percentage of homes sold (closed) this year. From this report we can deduce a couple of things that indicate that our housing market is heading in the right direction.  First, our active inventory is shrinking in all but the $150,000 category when compared to this time in 2009.  This is key wh...
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By Melissa Marro, Jacksonville Real Estate and Home Staging
(Keller Williams First Coast Realty - The Marro Team)
A couple of week's ago I was contacted by one of the agents we regularly stage for.  Her company, Carolina One Real Estate, had organized a Basket Brigade for those in need during Thanksgiving in the Greater Charleston Area.  I had first heard of Basket Brigade's listening to Self-help guru Anthony Robbins tell his tale about a Thanksgiving when his family was in need and someone had donated.  He then organized and donated baskets of food to the needy every year after that and encouraged his listeners to contact his organization to recreate it in our areas.  I admit that I never had contacted his company but had never forgotten about it.  When I was contacted my response was immediate - we were going to become involved in this charitable effort.  Thanksgiving is an important part of my ...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Lost-Found White Dog near Bohicket Rd, John's Island, SC Please help us locate Runner.  Runner is a white dog and weighs about 18 to 20 pounds.  Runner was last seen on Bohicket Rd, John's Island, SC.   Owner is offering a $1000 reward. Lost-Found White Dog near Bohicket Rd, John's Island, SC
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Things to do in Charleston, SC for FREE  1.  Take a stroll across the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, on foot or bicycle.  FREE   2.  Walk the Labyrinth - Meditation Garden at Roper St. Francis hospital.  FREE 3.  Visit Waterfront Park downtown Charleston in the historic district.  Views of Charleston Harbor where the Cooper River meets the Ashley River.  The USS Yorktown is across the harbor.  FREE 4.  Whitepoint Gardens at The Battery downtown Charleston...take a picture of the gazebo, the cannonballs.  From the point at the Battery, see Castle Pickney, Fort Sumter, James Island, Sullivan's Island Lighthouse.  FREE 5.  Go inside The Wentworth Mansion - the cupola is Open to the public.  FREE 6.  Visit Karpeles Manuscript Museum  - World's largest private collection of documents and manuscripts...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Labyrinth - Meditation Garden at Roper St. Francis in Charleston, SC  A comforting place has been discovered in Charleston, SC.  A recent trip to Roper St. Francis Hospital in the West Ashley area of Charleston led me to discover another hidden jewel of Charleston.   The Labyrinth - Meditation Garden is quite and secluded, yet in the mist of a major intersection, and is situated between Roper St. Francis hospital and Roper St. Francis Cancer Center.  The Labyrinth- Meditation garden is stunningly appointed with symbolism throughout.  The garden consists of: The Grand Portal, The Prayer Garden, The Camellia Garden, The Labyrinth, and The Christ Statue Garden. The design of the Labyrinth and Meditation garden represents symmetry, proportion and harmony creating beauty.  The plant material...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Sense of Community in West Ashley of Charleston, SC West Ashley in Charleston, SC, is a place where people help people.  Today's events were real....it all happened so fast.  Just as we happened upon the scene and were trying to figure out how to help, four guys appeared out of nowhere.  Charleston community information Sense of Community in West Ashley of Charleston, SC
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
The Coburg Cow at Halloween - Charleston, SC Just ask anyone living in the West Ashley area of Charleston, SC about the The Coburg Cow !! She is one of Charleston's most popular characters and definately a famous landmark.   She has been around since late 1920's and known to survive several storms:  Hurricane Hugo (1989), The Citadel Cadets trying to ride her (1992), and City of Charleston Board of Zoning (2001). She was taken to shelter before Hugo struck, she was restored after the run-in with the Citadel Cadets, and she has been granted a zoning variance by the City of Charleston.   Located at 901 Savannah Highway, we at AgentOwned Realty are proud to have her as our across-the-street neighbor. Today, she is sporting  her Halloween attire. Trick or Treat from the Coburg Cow ! Charles...
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By The Cassina Group, Charleston,SC's Innovation-Driven Real Estate Firm
(The Cassina Group, LLC)
The Cassina Group is proud to announce its newest agent, Jackie Kelly! A resident of Mount Pleasant since 1988, Jackie hails from the Washington, D.C. suburb of Great Falls, VA. With over sixteen years of experience at Wild Dunes and Kiawah, Jackie's skills and knowledge of the local real estate market set her apart from other agents in the area. Outside the office, you can find Jackie enjoying the beaches and waterways with her husband Paul and their two young boys, Jack and J.D. She and her family currently reside in old Mount Pleasant.
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By Teresa Cooper, SC Lowcountry - Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley
(Home Solution Real Estate Services)
Shake your Cabooty! December 4, 2010 at 7:00 PM Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain Street, Charleston, SC   It’s THE EVENT of the holiday season for many Charleston, SC area residents, and volunteers and supporters of Camp Happy Days.   What started 21 years ago as a small gathering of friends and philanthropists,  hosted by Allan Cabading (aka by his “Camp name”  Cabooty) has turned into Camp Happy Days’ biggest fund-raiser of the year.  This year, the big event will be held at Memminger Auditorium at 56 Beaufain Street in downtown Charleston.  Admission is $50 per person, includes open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, special desserts, live music, and a silent and live auction.  So come prepared to eat till you’re stuffed, dance the night away, bask in the glow of the Christmas Spirit, and c...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
Home Sellers - Charleston South Carolina Homes for Sale When it comes to the acquisition of lifelong assets, some people choose to start a business of their own. If done successfully, it not only becomes an asset, but a big one at that. But when the entrepreneurship road is not one that you would like to take, there are other options at your disposal. You could choose to invest in real estate property by acquiring a permanent place of residence. When you have enjoyed the pleasures of your youth, and want to settle down and start a family, having a house to your name is extremely rewarding. Besides giving you a roof over your head, a house is a big investment, financially speaking. The magnitude of the investment depends solely on the kind of house you are going to go for and the locatio...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Charleston's tallest Church Steeple:  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Charleston, SC was built around 1872, holds the distinction of having the tallest steeple in the state of South Carolina: 255 feet.  The congregation was formed around 1840, at a time when German immigrates were arriving in Charleston. St. Matthew's was officially called "The German Evangelical Lutheran Chruch of Charleston".  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church is located at 405 King St. in Charleston, SC.  Pictured at sunrise....with the Charleston Farmers Market shown. .   Charleston Real Estate Information Things to do in Charleston for FREE Charleston's tallest church steeple:  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
The haunted OLD CITY JAIL in Charleston, SC After living in Charleston for the past 29 years, I finally made my way to tour the haunted, OLD CITY JAIL.  Before the tour, I was really excited to finally see for myself what I had been hearing about for all these years.  The jail and it's characteristics have been featured many times on television.  After the tour....well....let's just say, I felt a little "unsettled".  The structure itself is very impressive.....the history of events that occured inside the building left a lasting impression with me.  After all, it was a JAIL.....built around 1802 and was a functional jail until 1939.  High seas pirates as well as Confederate and Federal prisioners of war were tenants of the jail.  Thousands died in the jail.  What was I expecting ?  It s...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Church Steeple in Charleston, SC - St. John's Lutheran Church St. John's Lutheran Church in Charleston, SC is known as the "Mother Church of Lutheranism".  The congregation was formed as early as 1742 and was the place of worship for the founding members of the German Friendly Society.   This church built 1816-1818 and is a contributing structure in the Charleston Historic District, located at 5 Cllifford St in Charleston, SC. Real Estate information in Charleston, SC Church Steeple in Charleston, SC - St. John's Lutheran Church
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Wordless Wednesday - Cannonballs at The Battery in Charleston, SC A popluar place to get your picture taken while visiting Charleston, SC is the cannonballs located on The Battery in White Point Gardens.  Through the years of living in Charleston, we have seen famous people being photographed while sitting atop or posing as if going to pitch a cannonball.  White Point Gardens offers a variety of Charleston features:  stately mansions, Palmetto trees, a beautiful gazebo, numbeous historical markers, mature oak trees, views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pickney, Sullivan's Island, and James Island. Information on buying or selling real estate in Charleston  Wordless Wednesday - Cannonballs at the Battery in Charleston, SC
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Speechless Sunday - Four Corners of Law, Charleston, SC "Four Corners of Law" the intersection of Meeting and Broad St, in Charleston, SC, has been named because of each corner represents a different branch of the law:  City-Charleston City Hall, County-Charleston County Courthouse, Federal-United States Post Office and God's law- St. Michales Episcopal Church.  PIctured above is the southeast and southwest corner, St. Michael's Church and the US Postoffice Charleston City Hall - built in 1801 as a bank, purchased by City of Charleston 1818 Charleston County Courthouse - first built 1752, present building built 1792 US Post Office - built in 1898 St. Michael's Episcopal Church - constructed in 1752-61, is the oldest church building in Charleston. Please consider me if you are planning o...
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
   The building and the flag may look a little tired, tattered and torn.  To me, I see authenic American character and strength.  This shows they both have persevered and withstood the test of time !!  Photo taken in the Southeastern section of the United States of America.  God Bless America  
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By Joye Hollis Ridgeway, - Homes, Land, Investment, Commercial
(AgentOwned Realty, Charleston SC)
Jaguar and British Sports Car Consulting and Service, Maintenance and Repair - Charleston, SC          British sports car consulting, a private mechanic located in Charleston, SC specializes in service, maintenance and repair of all types of Jaguars and British sports cars, from the oldest model to the newest model.  Jaguar and British Sports Car Consulting services include all major and minor repairs and maintenance issues.  British sports car consulting has been involved in all aspects of service, maintenance and repair of Jaguars and other English and Italian sport cars for the past thirty-five years. Personalized services: You will rarely will have to wait for call back You will never have to speak to a service writer No one else will come in contact with your prize vehicle You will...
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