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Charleston named in Fodor’s top places to visit in 2012

January 25, 2012 – 2:38 pm

Charleston has yet again been recognized as one of the world’s top places to visit, this time by international travel guide Fodor’s.  Only two destinations in the U.S. made it to Fodor’s top 21, the other being Oahu, Hawaii.  Cited primarily for our wonderful culinary scene, Charleston was ranked among some of the most renowned [...]

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Freshfields Village hosts Fall Festival

October 8, 2011 – 8:00 am

Kiawah Island’s Freshfields Village kicks off their fall festival Friday, October 7th and will run until Sunday the 9th.  Saturday will feature a local farmers market from 11:00am to 3:00pm, with live music, children’s activities, and a host of local crafts.  The festival will also include the American Music Celebration on Sunday afternoon from 2pm-7pm. Freshfields Village is [...]

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South Carolina Personal Income Growth Rate Higher than National Average

September 1, 2011 – 11:27 am

Click to Enlarge According to data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis South Carolina’s metropolitan areas saw high rates of personal income growth.  Charleston and Anderson saw the highest percent increases in the state, both up 3.8% from 2009, whereas the national average was 2.9%. Charleston ranked 69th out of 366 metropolitan areas across the nation [...]

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JustLuxe.com reviews The Restoration on King

August 19, 2011 – 10:48 am

JustLuxe.com, one of the most trusted guides for everything luxury, recently published a review on Charleston’s first and finest boutique hotel, The Restoration on King.  Travel writer Karin Leperi had nothing but praise for the guest suites (the largest in the city) and amenities offered at the hotel, which also boasts one of the best locations in the city. [...]

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Coolest Small City in America

August 15, 2011 – 10:47 am

Popular men’s magazine GQ recently included Charleston in their list of the Coolest Small Cities in America.  Charleston was cited specifically for its fantastic culinary scene and proximity to beaches.  Charleston is also known for its vibrant night life, rich history, and friendly residents. Recognition from GQ is just one of many nods Charleston has [...]

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Foreclosures down across most of South Carolina

August 7, 2011 – 1:12 pm

South Carolina saw significant declines in foreclosure rates according to RealtyTrac’s midyear market report.  All but two of the major metropolitan areas in South Carolina had lower foreclosure rates in the first six months of 2011 than in the same period of 2010.  Charleston still had the highest rates of foreclosures in the state, however [...]

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Charleston’s Outdoor Accolades

July 25, 2011 – 2:27 pm

Charleston recently received recognition from two magazines for it’s wondrous and vast outdoor culture.  First, Outdoor Magazine advanced Charleston to it’s final round in the “Best Outdoor City” contest.  Now down to only ten cities, Charleston made the cut due to our “great climate, beautiful landscape, abundant waterways, great people and plenty of space”. The second acknowledgement [...]

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Charleston Ranked 2nd Best City In U.S.

July 12, 2011 – 4:01 pm

Travel and Leisure magazine recently released the results for their “Best of 2010” polls.  Charleston was ranked the second best city in the U.S. and Canada, up from 3rd the previous year.   The popular magazine ranked the cities based on sights, culture/arts, restaurants/food, people, shopping, and value. Charleston also received a number of acknowledgements in [...]

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I’On Home Reduced $200K

June 15, 2011 – 10:32 am

39 Sanibel Street is reflective of old Southern homes seen in downtown Charleston.  This elegant, three-story home is truly a must see!  Offering an abundance of outdoor living, this home has two-level front and rear balconies and a living roof.  The Insulated Concrete Form construction will not only save you a great deal on your [...]

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The William Means Report – May 2011

June 10, 2011 – 10:30 am

Tri-County over $500,000 The Tri-County had a decrease in nearly all categories for residential homes sales over $500,000 from May of the previous year.     Downtown – Inside of Crosstown     Downtown – South of Broad While the number of homes sold remained consistent South of Broad the average sale price had a [...]

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