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Spoleto tickets on sale now

Spoleto Festival USA returns again this year and the tickets are already available for purchase.  The biggest festival in Charleston and one of the biggest art festivals in the country will feature a wide array of theatre, music, dance, and visual art. The festival runs from May 25th to June 10th and tickets can be [...]

The William Means Report – December 2011

The large number of homes under contract during October and November lead to impressive December sales numbers.  Last month’s statistics indicate an increase in the number of sales in almost all areas versus the previous month and the previous year.  This should be a strong signal for a continued improvement in the real estate market [...]

College of Charleston in top 100 best values in public colleges

The popular finance and business magazine Kiplinger recently released their list of the top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.  College of Charleston, located downtown, ranked 59th for out-of-state students, and 61st for in-state.  With an in-state tuition of under $10,000, College of Charleston offers one of best educations in the Southeast for a low [...]

Vote for the South’s Tastiest Town Today!

Charleston just climbed into the top five tastiest towns, cast your vote and move our tasty city to the top of the list.  You can vote daily from December 22 through January 31. Please help name Charleston The South’s Tastiest Town!  The winner will be announced in the April issue of Southern Living magazine. VOTE [...]

Christie’s News: the most valuable private collection of jewels sold at auction

The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor: The Legendary Jewels Evening Sale achieved $115,932,000, becoming the most valuable jewelry auction in history* and setting the tone for Christie’s highly anticipated four-day series of landmark auctions devoted to the iconic collection of Elizabeth Taylor (13-16 December 2011). A tribute to the discerning eye of this celebrated film star, [...]

Festival of Lights Named Among 100 Best

According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, The James Island County Park Holiday Festival of Lights has been named one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2012 by a tourism industry selection committee.  This spectacular light display is just over three miles long and features hundreds of breath-taking light displays with more [...]

Happy Holidays from William Means Real Estate

Wishing you and your family peace, love, and joy this holiday season. Thank you for your continued support and business. Happy Holidays!  

Charleston tops the list for best honeymoon destinations

US News Travel just named Charleston in the top 16 best honeymoon destinations and we can certainly see why.  Charleston is famous for its historic charm, friendly people, and romantic ambiance.   Take a private carriage ride, stroll the cobblestone streets, or dine at one of our many award-winning restaurants.  We have everything you need [...]

Commanding Waterfront Isle of Palms Property

10 Tabby Lane occupies one of the best locations on The Isle of Palms with panoramic views of surrounding private yacht canal and intracoastal waterway.  Upon entering, the high level of architectural details is illustrated in the two story foyer with sunburst designed inlay Brazilian cherry floors, custom domed ceiling and cherry wood panel gallery [...]

Charming Charleston Pied-A-Terre

3 King Street is located South of Broad Street just steps away from the Battery and White Point Gardens.  This home is turn-key, featuring gleaming heart pine floors, an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, and a lovely patio off the kitchen that is perfect for entertaining. Two bedrooms and two full [...]