Charleston, SC, one of the oldest cities in North America, long home to entrepreneurs seeking a new beginning in a port of call acting as a gateway to a world of great opportunity. Now, once again, Charleston is enjoying a bounty of prosperity as it seems the whole of the world has discovered the h

The 4th of July is right around the corner ! Time to reflect what this means for us, and time to celebrate and gather with friends and family.   Wherever you reside or visit in the Charleston area, there will be a fireworks celebration to enjoy: City of North Charleston 4th of July Festival– The C

“Sister cities” are ​very common in Europe and this is becoming more and more popular in the US. But what the heck is a "sister" city ? What does this mean ?  According to​ what I found in the Internet, the program was introduced​ by  President Eisenhower in 1956. The idea​ was for “indiv

When taking a stroll around Charleston, keep your eyes peeled for a striking red sash around a carriage driver’s waist. This is the symbol of quality and assurance of a great guided tour! The Old South Carriage Company guides will entertain you with historical facts, local lore, and humor while pass

...the ever returning question: shall I buy or continue to rent....  I am sure we all have considered the advantages of renting or owning a home. A mortgage can certainly be an uncomfortable obligation for a very long time, maybe 30 years. But rent payments, well, they are also always an obligati

The Carolina Shag  - The South Carolina State dance "The Shag' is a partner dance done primarily to Beach Music. It is a dance recognized in national and international dance competitions held across the United States. A 1989 motion picture, “Shag,” starring Bridget Fonda, Phoebe Cates and Tyrone P

                                       WATERMARK        WATERMARK  is a 157-lot single-family neighborhood in the heart of Mount Pleasant.  WATERMARK has some amazing amenities including pools, nature trails, playground, small parks and picnic benches and sidewalks and tree-lined medians. Ther

                   Boiled Peanuts ? really ?  REALLY !! Well, traveling to the South, one will find definitely some foods which will appear weird or strange such as a variety of BBQ, corn, grits, chowder and stews and of course "boiled peanuts" . There are traditional boiled peanuts, Cajun boiled

Is 2017 the year you plan on moving ?!  You want to up size or down size ? Or possibly lease a new place ? When it comes to leasing, selling or buying a home, whether you are a rookie home buyer or have gone through the process many times, having a local real estate expert who is well versed in

Down filled coat vs T-shirt Haha..today I am writing about how a Charlestonian prepared for a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana in the middle of December. If you have been living here in Charleston SC for quite some time, your blood has thinned out and you know what weather to expect. You enjoy at le

  Dear Readers, I am UTE.  I have posted many blogs on the Internet and written about the local real estate market, posted photos, area info or simply wrote about things one should know or be aware of in any real estate transaction, if one sells, buys or leases a home. Today, I want to tell you