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Monthly Archives: January 2010

The Lowcountry Oyster Festival

January 29, 2010 – 10:18 am

Boone Hall Plantation will be holding their annual oyster roast this Sunday, January 31st from 10:30-5. The Lowcountry Oyster Festival has been named the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society for 20 consecutive years! 65,000 lbs of oysters, oyster shucking & eating contest, live bands and a kids corner will keep [...]

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Point-of-sale compromise on hold

January 22, 2010 – 9:58 am

On January 21st, the S.C. Association of Realtors asked for more time to review the compromise. Association members were concerned that the legislation did not match up with compromise discussions. The delay of the debate, makes the fate of this deal unknown. Read the full article from the Charleston Regional Business Journal.

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Point-of-Sale Reassessment Legislation

January 20, 2010 – 2:24 pm

According to Drew Grossklaus, East Cooper Broker-in-Charge, “This new compromise is a welcoming sight to both commercial real estate, second home and investment properties. It is important that we look at the stimulus this package will invite versus the lost tax money. Giving a break to commercial properties creates more business and allows owners of multiple unit commercial property to pass on savings to possible tenants. This all helps to create jobs, sales tax revenue, and give small business a better opportunity to succeed.”

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Tides Condominiums featured in Saturday’s paper.

January 18, 2010 – 12:21 pm

Jim Parker sat down with Charlie Swanson, the exclusive William Means listing agent on the complex, last week to discuss some of Tides finest qualities. From construction to the countless amenities, they covered it all. Local residents of Tides were also featured in this weekend’s article and quoted, “The view of the river and marsh is unbelievable,” says Steinberg, a Charleston native, “Like my wife says, she has to pinch herself.”

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Charleston Region Home Sales up 30% from 2008

January 15, 2010 – 2:53 pm

The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors has good news to report from December 2009. According to CTAR, December homes sales are up 30% compared to 2008. The area has also seen a 2% increase in the median transaction price while inventory has decreased by 5%.

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It’s Restaurant Week In Charleston!

January 11, 2010 – 4:18 pm

This event was developed to showcase the fantastic culinary scene that we have in here in Charleston. From fine dining to casual restaurants, this week has something for everyone. Visit your old time favorite or try something new at a discounted price now through January 17th. Check out the list of participants and offers at [...]

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Dock Street Theatre Renovations Complete for Spoleto 2010

January 6, 2010 – 2:02 pm

Dock Street Theatre will reopen in May 2010, just in time for Spoleto! This historic theatre, better know as the first building designed for theatrical use in the Americas, opened in 1736 with the play “The Recruiting Officer”.

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