Recession? What Recession? King Street is Booming

Since my office is located at 214 King St, I pay close attention to what is happening on the entire stretch of the historic street. It is a constantly evolving animal, subject to joys and disappointments, complaints about loss of local boutiques and chains moving in. But the fact is, when I first came to Charleston 15 years ago, King...

Small is the New BIG – Popularity of Diminutive Spaces is on the Rise

Small spaces – BIG lifestyle is the new choice for many… I caught this article on MSNBC today about the rise in popularity of smaller spaces, not only for Baby Boomers but also for Generation Y. Lifestyle and proximity to culture, restaurants, shopping, services are seemingly more important than having room for your Costco purchases. Here’s an excerpt: “John McIlwain,...

Fun Event on King St – Sunday May 16th from 12-5

This coming Sunday, King St is hosting an event called Do the Charleston – a car-free community event from 12-5. I have been working on this with a great group of people over the past 7 months and it is almost here! We invite all ya’ll to come out and enjoy King St in a whole new way – without...

Here in Charleston – We’ve Got a Major Sweet Tooth

Yes of course, our citizens are sweet-natured, and life in our lovely Lowcountry is certainly 100% sweet, but I am talking about the real thing. Real sugary things. This past 18 months or so, Charleston has seen the opening of countless numbers of sweets purveyors – some overall bakeries, and some that fill that special little niche. So here’s a...

The Million Dollar Market in Downtown Charleston is Hot Hot Hot

I am not just saying this because I am an agent insisting that ‘Now is a good time to buy!“(Cue eye roll) I am saying this because the statistics are sorta blowing me away. I called it when I said Wagener Terrace fixer-uppers were hot about 7 months back, and I mentioned this topic briefly in my February newsletter, but...

Historic King Street in 1915

A friend of mine unearthed this great photo yesterday and I had to post it. Check out the trolley lines and the lights across the street. It’s amazing how much it looks the same, yet completely different. I do love it without cars and the sidewalks seem wider. Thanks to the site Shorpy for having this photo – they get...

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...

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 distinct beauty and character (for descriptions check out my previous post), Harleston Village wins hands down because of its proximity...

New Charleston CVB ad by HookUSA – it’s quintessentially Charleston

This is a great TV spot by our most talented and creative ad agency in Charleston – Hook! The ad will be airing in SC, NC and GA. So why do I love it? It’s a bit of magic with a dash of whimsy thrown in – just like this town we love.

So what in the world is a Cistern?

Here in Charleston, when you say THE Cistern – everyone knows you are referring to the place in the center of the College of Charleston campus where they have concerts and the famed graduation ceremony where all the graduates wear white. The Cistern there was actually constructed in 1857 as a reservoir to provide water for fighting fires in the...

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 at 32 Legare, a grand Charleston estate for sale, meets the criteria for what I mention to you. This home...

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