Category Archives: General

How Do You Look for a New House or City?

An old college friend of mine and I were chatting recently about her desire to move her family of four out of Florida to somewhere with cooler weather.  She had done hours and hours of online research to narrow it … 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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The Best Family Friendly Neighborhood in Downtown Charleston is…Harleston Village

Disclaimer: I do live in Harleston Village and love every bit of it – but that’s not why I think (even KNOW) Harleston Village is the most family-friendly neighborhood in Downtown Charleston.  While each of the neighborhoods has its own … Continue reading

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Odes to the Lowcountry from Charleston Magazine

First of all, this magazine of our surrounds, Charleston Magazine, is something to be proud of and look forward to.  Every issue succeeds in opening my eyes and my heart anew to this town.  The photography, writing and topics never … Continue reading

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Colonial Lake Fall Festival Sunday, November 8

Everyone in Charleston, come on out Sunday, November 8th from 12-5 to enjoy our beautiful Colonial Lake Park and a fun family day of activities, games, music and getting to know your neighborhood residents and businesses.  The Real Estate Studio … Continue reading

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Thanks to my Colleague – a Professional (and personal) Inspiration

Every industry has its slackers, its liars, its greedy people, its non-committals.  People whose actions and words do harm to everyone around them.  I should know.  No matter where I have worked, in three different industries, those kinds of people … Continue reading

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Jazz is reviving in Charleston

For years I have complained that there just wasn’t a good jazz club in Charleston. How could a lively city such as this be bereft? Well, times-they-are-a-changin’ and the Charleston Jazz scene is picking up its tempo. A little more … Continue reading

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Charleston covered by the Denver Post

Here’s a great article about Charleston from The Denver Post.  I think the author did a great job of capturing the magic of Charleston in this brief review, don’t you? “Charleston, S.C., remains one of the most charming cities in … Continue reading

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My love of Charleston – from 13 years ago…

The other night, I was sitting on my piazza with a friend and just for kicks, we were going through our old diaries.  I found an entry dated 10/8/1996, written a month and a half after I had left Charleston … Continue reading

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Dunes Properties is now a member of Lowcountry Local First. We are 10% shifting!

We at Dunes Properties and The Real Estate Studio are honored to become a part of Lowcountry Local First, a community alliance that educates the public on the importance of supporting the local economy, and encourages businesses and consumers to be environmentally sustainable … Continue reading

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