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The William Means Report – May 2011

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 [...]

Forbes Names Charleston as One of the Best Retirement Cities

In a recent list compiled by Forbes Magazine, the city of Charleston made the cut as one of the 16 best places to retire.  Forbes used numerous factors including cost of living, tax burden, weather, crime rates, and what kind of activities are available to residents.  Cited specifically for having the lowest tax burden on [...]

New Downtown Bed-and-Breakfast Ordinance Could Prompt Neighborhood Renovation

Recently the Charleston Planning Commission passed a new ordinance allowing residential homes in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough area to double as Inns with up to 10 bedrooms.  The Commission hopes the ordinance will promote the renovation of some of the larger, neglected homes in that area by allowing the residences to generate income with their property. The neighborhood already [...]

Charleston Fashion Week 2011

Charleston Magazine’s Charleston Fashion Week began March 22nd and continues through March 26th.  Marion Square is as stylish as ever with over 40 runway shows, a Spring Bridal Show, and an Emerging Designers Competition.  The festival was named one of the top 20 events in March by the Southeastern Tourism Society, so be sure not to [...]

Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens

Come see Charleston’s finest residences during the 64th annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens. Beginning March 17th and continuing through April 16th, the festival offers a unique opportunity to enter beautiful privately owned homes and gardens. A number of special events will also be taking place during the festival including an International Antique Show, [...]

Crosstown Renovation Set to begin in April

The long awaited beautification project for the Septima Clark Parkway (known as the Crosstown) is set to begin in April of this year and run through October 2012. A major part of the renovation will be improvements on crosswalks, sidewalks, and the addition of a landscaped median. Much to the delight of residents of Wagener Terrace and Hampton Park Terrace, two beautiful neighborhoods north of the Crosstown, the changes should make foot and bike travel across the highway safer and more accessible.

Median Home Price drops in January

From January 2010 to January 2011 the median home price fell 10% in the Charleston tri-county area. The Charleston Regional Business Journal reported that although home prices fell in the past year, the numbers are similar to 2009. Along with median price, the amount of homes for sale fell 14% from last year.

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

The 29th annual Southeastern Wildlife Expo will be held February 18th-20th throughout downtown Charleston and surrounding areas.  Events will include the Kick Off on the Creek at Shem Creek, Birds of Prey Flight Demo, Dock Dogs jumping competition, twice daily retriever shows, and much more. The nation’s largest expo of its kind will also feature [...]

Why Purchase a Home in Charleston?

“If you are contemplating purchasing real estate in the Charleston area now is the time to buy. Prices are at the lowest in years and interest rates are at the lowest in decades! Why Charleston? Charleston is one of the most sought after destinations in which to live. It is a very diverse city, not [...]

One-Bin Recycling Trial Run

“I drove into Belle Hall the other morning and saw the blue recycling bins now styled like the standard garbage cans.  Charleston County has issued these new bins to a few neighborhoods throughout the Charleston area to test out this one-bin method where residents will combine everything recyclable including paper, plastic, glass, and metal instead of having to pre-sort them to [...]