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Charleston Parks Conservancy – What, Why and How to Get Involved

Charleston Parks Conservancy – What, Why and How to Get Involved

While the Charleston Parks Conservancy is only about four years old, their impact in Charleston has already been tremendous.  They make the green spaces we enjoy, that are the fabric of our neighborhoods, beautiful.  In collaborating with the City, the Park Angel volunteers, and other community organizations, the CPC’s affect is broad and deep, covering not only the Charleston Peninsula, but...

Just Another January Day in Charleston

Just Another January Day in Charleston

Since the high was in the mid-60s the past weekend, we jumped at the opportunity to get out on the water and enjoy a spectacular blue day.  My husband, his brother and I hauled my kayak to Shem Creek, rented two others from Coastal Expeditions and paddled our way out to Crab Bank in the middle of Charleston Harbor.  Crab...

Why it’s hard not to PLUMP up in Charleston

Why are we gettin' fat and happy in Charleston? There are three reasons...

Dolphin Feeding Just Outside of Charleston

Dolphin's feeding on the banks of Morris Island, just outside of Downtown Charleston

Kayaking in the Middle of Downtown Charleston – it’s a sweet life!

Kayaking in the Middle of Downtown Charleston – it’s a sweet life!

I have been having fun posting things about the Charleston lifestyle lately, so here’s another in the series.  Yesterday, the weather was a balmy 65 degrees with blue skies and sunshine, and along with the rest of the town, I decided it was time to get outdoors and enjoy this beautiful city of mine.  So I went kayaking.  Right in...

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 neighborhood and block to block. The reality is that the median home prices for the various areas, range from $92,000-$1,762,500....

Colonial Lake Fall Festival Sunday, November 8

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 is hosting this event in honor of the Charleston Parks Conservancy and their Park Angels to support our local community....

Charleston is not Disneyworld

Resorts, hotels, golf courses, dining and entertainment, shopping galore and recreation for all!!! This is the call of two places that share much in common.  Both are major tourist attractions, both see 100s of thousands of visitors a year, both are beautiful and cheerful and set your eyes agog with the veritable rainbow of colors lining their streets. But Disneyworld...

Bike-friendly Neighborhoods of Charleston

Since many of you, like me, love to ride a bike and want to live somewhere it is not only possible, but pleasurable, here is a list of my favorite bike-friendly neighborhoods and areas in Charleston.  If there are some I have left off (in Mt. Pleasant and West Ashley for example) please let me know!   What makes an...

A New Way to Find Your Charleston Home – On a Bicycle!

A New Way to Find Your Charleston Home – On a Bicycle!

The fun way to explore Charleston’s real estate Charleston is one of the best places in the country to see homes by bike, (It’s flat with great weather!) and often, it’s the best way to get around.  Imagine being able to see everything around you completely and with new eyes.  On a bike, you gain an understanding of the small, but important...