Tag Archives: Moving to Charleston

Forbes & Trulia say Charleston is #3 Ranked City in U.S. Where People are House Hunting

Yes, that title is a mouthful, but I caught this interesting report on MSNBC that says Charleston is #3 after Bradenton-Sarasota, FL and Riverside, CA when it comes to number of out-of-towners looking to move to Charleston vs locals searching to … Continue reading

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Why Charleston? (an oldie but goodie)

On this spectacular Charleston September Day, I am reminded of one of my original posts I put up in February of 2009, called “Why Charleston?”  (The original version was written by hand shortly after I moved here from New York … Continue reading

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What is the Job Market Like in Charleston?

People who are considering moving to the Charleston area ask me this question all the time.  Can I get a job here?  Will I make less money than I am making now? The answers to those questions are yes, and … Continue reading

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What is the real deal on Median Home Prices in Charleston, SC??

According to the numbers at a macro level, Charleston’s median home price is generally sited to be somewhere between $180,000 and $250,000. However, as those of us who live here know, the median home price can vary significantly, neighborhood to … Continue reading

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December Newsletter – Happy Holidays from the Charleston Coast

Happy Holidays to everyone and their families!  I hope that all of you have safe travels if you are going somewhere, and feel the spirit of the season with the people you love.  I am most looking forward to the … Continue reading

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A grand Charleston estate for sale – The Sword Gate House

On this blog, I try to post properties which I consider to be special, unique or a deal you cannot miss.  You will rarely see mention of something just because I or my company represents it. The Sword Gate House … Continue reading

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The many and varied neighborhoods of the Charleston Peninsula

Living in Charleston is an experience unlike any other.  Urban but close to nature, historic with all the conveniences of modern living, lively, peaceful and utterly romantic – it’s the best of all worlds.  On this Peninsula we call Charleston, … Continue reading

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NYC vs Charleston Geography – Long Lost Sisters?

This past Sunday, I was working at the Real Estate Studio when a couple came in to look at what kinds of homes were available in Charleston because they were considering moving here.  She lives in Manhattan, so of course … Continue reading

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A new way to find an apartment in Charleston via Craigslist – Padmapper.com

Thanks to our local online news source The Digitel for calling my attention to this new website… Since most of you moving here look for a rental use Craigslist to find your new pad – how do you muddle through … Continue reading

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Charleston Peninsula Home Sellers Finally Get It

For the past couple years we’ve been watching and waiting as real estate sales plummeted, yet home sellers held firm on their asking prices.  Call it stubbornness, pride or disbelief,  but people weren’t budging.   Well, they are now – whether by force, generosity or … Continue reading

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