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Downtown Charleston Median Prices are Smokin’ Hot

Here’s a little statistical play for your Monday. Today we received October numbers from our Charleston Trident Association of Realtors and no lie – it’s been a pretty strong fall. In many areas of the country, activity peters off from the summer until the following spring, but around my #1-in-the-United-States pretty urban center, lots of people like to buy homes...

Luxury Home Sales in Historic Charleston are WAY Up (or are they?)

Well, some of the homes in the $960,000+ range in Historic Downtown Charleston might not be considered luxury like the one above. Maybe they are small in a great location, or fixer uppers, or just not up to your own particular definition of ‘luxe’, but I think we can all agree that most would consider homes starting just under $1,000,000...

There’s a Whole Lotta Building Going On in Downtown Charleston

Soaring residential real estate market aside, it is commercial and development activity that can give you true insight into a local economy’s present and near future.  And make no mistake – Charleston is on a MAJOR upswing.  Always the ones with the inside scoop, the Preservation Society posted a few new photos regarding this matter on their Facebook page today...

All about Downtown Charleston’s Neighborhoods – a map, descriptions and more.

I created this Charleston neighborhood map years ago at the start of my ongoing project to eventually profile every single neighborhood on the Charleston Peninsula, including photos, videos, recreation, school, shops, restaurants and services. But since many of you ask ‘Which Charleston neighborhood is best for me?”, I thought I’d go ahead and give you a head start.  You might...

Master Preservationist Program-Day One. Charting Charleston’s Past

Master Preservationist Program-Day One. Charting Charleston’s Past

In our first day of the Master Preservationist Program we spent our classroom session taking a look at Charleston’s maps since 1685.  As I am very much a map person, my eyes were glued to the screen with rapt attention and I furiously took notes.  Then the second half we visited 54 Tradd St and the Heyward-Washington House.  Skip to...

Penthouse Living in Charleston – Which Are The Best?

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 house in one, held during the Blue Angels performance, I thought I’d let you know what you can find, and...

Condo Buildings on the Charleston Peninsula – where, what and how much.

It can take a long time to understand where all of Charleston’s condo buildings are, what they look like and what their price ranges are so I pulled together a map to help you navigate.  You’ll find luxury penthouse condos with water views at $4,000,000 and loft-style condos starting at $175,000.  Just click the blue pins to see prices and...