Charleston is a Sign of the Times! The word is out - people from all over the country are hearing how wonderful Charleston is and they are moving here in droves! Yes, they've been hearing year after year that Charleston is voted the 'Friendliest City'. Wouldn't you want to live in the 'Friendlie

Is this your idea of outdoor decorating? 'Not that there's anything wrong with it!' - Everyone has there own style! Your outdoor space should not be neglected when it comes to decorating. Whether you choose lighting, trees, seating, flowers, or Pink Flamingos, you should 'make it your own'.  There

Ask anyone in Charleston's Upper Peninsula who the local poet/artist is and you'll hear a quick reply, "P-Nut".  Born Joseph William Johnson, I'm not sure many people know his real name. He's a happy, polite, caring, friendly, artist, poet, social, neighborhood Legend. He has a story for every pai

Charleston is colorful! What color would you paint your front door? How about the color combination of the flowers in your front yard? Design and decorating starts at the curb and continues into your home. How would you decorate your home in Charleston?  Some prefer to use a designer and look for t

Do you LOVE where you live? Charleston has many choices for home buyers. Here in Charleston you can choose to live in a City setting or a Country, Rural setting. Do you prefer Sand or Trees? Ocean or Lake? The Color of Trees or the Color of a Sunset? Condo or Single Family Home? It doesn't have to

If you've ever been to Charleston you know it's a city with a small town feel. It's quite easy to maneuver by foot or by car but there are so many other options. If you're planning to fly into Charlestons International Airport you don't necessarily have to rent a car. When you hear 'city' you may th

If you've ever walked through the streets of Downtown Charleston you must have noticed the gorgeous window boxes! You'll never see two homes with the same selection of plants and color combinations! Most of the homes extend all the way to the street so there's no front yard for flower beds. So,

Please celebrate cautiously and responsibly!   When I was a young child, growing up in the 60's in suburbia NJ, I had relatives from NY who would come to our house for the 4th, LOADED with every kind of fireworks you could imagine! It was awesome! When my husband and I were raising our young child

You can hold the key to yourhomeincharleston.com sooner and easier than you think! Sure, the prices are rising but that's all the more reason to get in the game now! They've been rising every year! Don't wait! Sure, homes are selling very quickly! Many homes are selling within 1 week of listing the

This is what a 'cloudy' day in Charleston usually looks like. Not too hard to take, is it?  I loved NJ and I loved NY,  BUT, and that's a big but...it can be gray from October until sometime in March. The year before we moved from NJ to Charleston, we marked the calendar when the sky was 'gray'. Af

Have you noticed these bike racks where all the bikes look alike? They're sponsored by MUSC Health and now that you know about them you'll start noticing them all over the peninsula!  The way it works is you can use the app on your phone or on the bicycle itself. You can view the map of locations t

If you live in Charleston or are just visiting, one thing you should make a point to do is visit a Farmer's Market. BUY LOCAL is heard quite often in Charleston. From Farm to Table is another phrase you'll hear. Many Charleston restaurants are supporting Local Farmers on a daily basis. They make use

I like to decorate my home. I like art. I also like to create things...from other people's stuff they no longer have a need for. Yes, my name is Donna, and I have a collecting problem. My neighborhoods have facebook pages and a lot of the posts are for 'curb alerts'. They throw out 'perfectly good s

Charleston is known for their outdoor decorating, whether it's a window box or a secret backyard garden. They may not always be large areas but they are decorated in grand style. There are many materials that are used including brick, stone, grasses, fountains, iron gates and fish ponds. Many front

Well, I'm still at it...facebook curb alerts, peering down side streets, tossing things in the back of my husband's pick up truck. I am taking the first step by saying, I have a trash collecting addiction. I can just 'see' how wonderful these objects can be with a little paint, moss or yogurt.   Ye

         The City Art Gallery at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Waterfront Park, is owned and operated by the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs. This Gallery is a contemporary art gallery to exhibit art created by local, regional, national and international artists.. The City Gallery is a beaut

 9 Reasons for a Contract to fall through  ;-(   Appraisals Nowadays appraisals are tougher and more strict and thorough than a few years ago. They have strict guidelines now and the lender cannot pick any longer a "favorite" but appraisers are picked via a lottery system. Of course, u

Charleston - you will sure befriend a ghost.. There are many ghosts living in Charleston, SC !  Does this fact send a shiver down your spine?  Want to meet a ghost ?  Go ahead and sign up for one of the Charleston Ghost Tours. Especially this time of the year, the ghosts are busy and ready to

Oh yeah - Foot traffic is up even though it is December !   People believe that selling their house during the Spring market is better than selling their home in November or December. The reason is, so they believe, that there will be more buyers than there are during the winter months and the hous

                              WHAT’s in the numbers! Curious about what is available in REAL ESTATE in the greater Charleston area:I checked on some facts this morning. There are: 5,618 active listings and of those,  4,360 single family homes and 1,028 attached homes like condos/townhomes 13