Tag Archives: NYC

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

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

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)

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

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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Master Preservationist Program-Day Six. Preservation Law, Upper King St and a Challenge for Local Architects

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Little did I know that two of the buildings that were part of my daily life in New York, would have such wide-reaching influence in preservation law in Charleston.  I also did not know that Upper King St has many … Continue reading →

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Why it’s hard not to PLUMP up in Charleston

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Kristin B. Walker

Why are we gettin’ fat and happy in Charleston? There are three reasons… Continue reading →

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NYC vs Charleston Geography – Long Lost Sisters?

Posted on July 6, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

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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Sounds of the City

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

Have you ever been to the top of the Empire State Building, or stood on the rooftop of a 5-story walk-up in the East Village, or walked from Downtown to Uptown through all its changing faces?  The cacophony, the constancy, … Continue reading →

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Southern Stylin' (Charleston Idiosyncrasies – Part 2)

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

In honor of Charleston Fashion Week, an event held a la the one in New York’s Bryant Park where tents are filled with fashionistas, clothing, high heels and the Who’s Who of the Sartorial Universe, I thought it appropriate that my … Continue reading →

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Why Charleston?

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

So before we move on, I must address the inevitable question – “Why Charleston?”  For those of you who have been here or live here – you understand and another word need not be said.  For those of you who … Continue reading →

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Let’s Start at the Very Beginning (it’s a very good place to start)

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Kristin B. Walker

7 states, 3 countries and 12 moves since high school alone.   Always looking for the next perfect place and never quite satisfied.   I’ve tried it all – from small town solace to big city glamour and everything in between, and … Continue reading →

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