Monthly Archives: May 2010

Loving Where We Live

One of our favorite local columnists, Ken Berger, penned this article this morning and I had to post it.  It perfectly captures the feeling of living in Charleston.  Read it and weep happy tears… Loving where we live By Ken … Continue reading

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Developers Plan Bicycle-Only Community in Lexington, SC

This came across my desk this morning and I love this idea.  Having spent time in places like Fire Island, where only bicycles, wagons and feet are allowed, I know what a great, neighborly community this can form.  What do … Continue reading

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Demand for Walkable Neighborhoods is on the Rise

In the June issue of The Atlantic, author Christopher Leinberger discusses the rise in demand for walkable neighborhoods around the country.  Here on the Charleston Peninsula and in a few other neighborhoods around the area – we ARE walkable and … Continue reading

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UPDATE: The Million Dollar Market in Downtown Charleston is Hot, Hot, Hot

When I last wrote this post it was March 16, or about two months ago.  Since then I’ve seen some action worthy of updating.  If you recall, I looked at all homes (2BR+) south of Calhoun St between $850,000 and … Continue reading

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Wagener Terrace Open Houses 4/12 – Inside Skinny

Wow.  It’s been much too long since I posted an Open House Inside Skinny – over a year and that’s pathetic.  Of course I have BEEN to countless homes – I just didn’t write about them.  So for this inaugural … Continue reading

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Ashley River Lot at 34 Lockwood Blvd Coming Up for Auction 5/18

If you have ever driven into Charleston via Lockwood Blvd, you might notice an empty lot on your right with a sign saying something like “Indigo Condominiums Coming Soon!”  Well, they are not.  The lot at 34 Lockwood Blvd was … Continue reading

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Fun Event on King St – Sunday May 16th from 12-5

This coming Sunday, King St is hosting an event called Do the Charleston – a car-free community event from 12-5.  I have been working on this with a great group of people over the past 7 months and it is … Continue reading

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The Art of An Offer – Advice from a 25+ Year Vet of Real Estate

The President of my company recently posted this on our collective blog, and I liked it so much I am reposting it.  If you are looking to buy a house in the future – take heed! “Having been in the … Continue reading

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17 seconds of life in Wagener Terrace

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Penthouse Living in Charleston – Which Are The Best?

I’ve written about handy man specials in Wagener Terrace, about the hot million dollar market in Downtown Charleston, about condo buildings and the highest-priced home for sale on the Peninsula…but I haven’t yet touched penthouses.  Inspired by a recent open … Continue reading

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