Monthly Archives: August 2010

Darius Rucker’s New Video

Charleston’s own Darius Rucker shot his new music video entirely in Charleston…talk about great publicity for the Charleston area! See it here: http://www.cmt.com/videos/darius-rucker/553845/come-back-song.jhtml

Fox News video featuring Charleston

Fox News posted a video Monday called “Charleston in 5.” The video features several things to do in Charleston including strolling along Meeting Street to view the beautiful architecture. View the video below. Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com

Charleston named as one of the Top 50 Destinations for Labor Day

Priceline.com named Mount Pleasant/Isle of Palms 27th and Downtown Charleston 28th best destination for Labor Day. The Top 50 list is based on hotel booking requests made on Priceline.com. To view the full list click the link here.

Outside Magazine names Charleston “Best Town”

Outside Magazine named Charleston the “Best Surfing Town” on the east coast. The article also speaks  positively about the city’s restaurants (three James Beard Award-winning chefs), the art scene and the growing economy. Click link below to view full article: http://outsideonline.com/travel/travel-ta-charleston-surfing-paddleboarding-sidwcmdev_150746.html

Vote for Charleston!

Charleston has a chance of being named “America’s Favorite City”. Travel + Leisure Magazine is surveying people to determine the best city, so go to the link below and vote for Charleston, SC! http://www.travelandleisure.com/afc/2010

Hibben homes in great demand

Hibben homes are in great demand with only 12 active and 16 sold since the beginning of the year. Take advantage of this highly sought after neighborhood. Lot prices start at $85,000. About Hibben: Homes throughout Hibben vary in size, style and color – with traditional designs inspired by the architectural history of Charleston and [...]

5 Reasons to Buy a New Home

According to an article on ForSaleByOwner.com the economy is evening out and home prices are holding. It’s a great time to buy a home and here are five overlooked reasons. 1. Low mortgage rates serve as an equity shock absorber. When buyers borrow at today’s record-low rates, they start building equity as soon as they close. [...]

PGA Tour Comes to Kiawah Island

The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort will host the 94th PGA Championship in 2012. The course will be only the fifth course to host each of the PGA of America’s major championships – the Ryder Cup (1991), the Senior PGA Championship (2007) and the PGA Championship (2012). Other events the course has hosted [...]

Luxury Home Sales Rise

A William Means listing, 2 Water Street, was featured in an article in the Post & Courier about the rise of luxury home sales. By Katy Stech The Post and Courier Saturday, July 31, 2010 CHARLESTON – It’s the creamy gray mansion along the historic stretch of Battery houses that are the stuff of postcards. The [...]

Historic Medway Plantation Just Reduced

This historic plantation has just been reduced by $6 million.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Medway Plantation is rich in history and offers a unique and elegant lifestyle.