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The saying is.... "the living is easy"..and it indeed is here in the Low Country. Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Folly Beach and many other small communities are located in this area. Music and dancing is alive and one can find it any day in large and small

Would I ever leave here ?! Mmmh..only, if I have to !! Here in Mount Pleasant, the living is still easy despite our growing community. One finds beaches a very short drive away, sandy and wide with high dunes and sea shells and horse shoe crabs.. And there are still quiet creeks to explore on a kaya

By now you should have heard about the rising property values in the Charleston area.  Yes, homeowners are hearing how much their neighbor down the street sold their home for and are thinking they'll 'cash in' and sell their home too.   Before you list your home, 'visit' your home.  Get in your car,

Welcome Summer ! Now that the temperature is rising, it's time to get the home ready to enjoy in warm weather! Before cranking up the air conditioning and turning on the sprinklers, giving things a tune up can help to save energy costs and avoid expensive repairs. Here are a few tips that will help

When is the right time to “downsize” or to "upsize" ?  The right size of a home matters ! Maybe you’re finding yourself in an empty nest for different reason and your home is way too large ? Or it is way too small because your family is expanding !  So, if you’re thinking about downsizing, you proba

The Lowcountry is the right place for water sports of all kinds!  Whether you're into paddle boarding, surfing, swimming, you have plenty of choices on where to make a splash.   When we lived in NJ we had an inflatable, tandem kayak.  Pretty cumbersome to say the least. When we moved to Mt. Pleasant

Sullivans Island is known for its military history and one can find many historic landmarks on this island. There is Fort Moultrie, built as makeshift palmetto tree log fort and located at the tip of Sullivans Island. This Fort served to protect the entrance of the Charleston harbor together with Ba

There is simply nothing more relaxing than taking an early morning walk at the beach. And Sullivans Island is still a quiet and pristine spot where one can walk the beach and enjoy the view of dolphins playing close to the shore line, the view to vessels and cruise ships, fishing and sail boats comi

It’s shrimp season in South Carolina !  How lucky are we to live right here where the shrimp are the freshest , sweet and plentiful. There are 3 shrimp seasons in SC, early spring to May,  late June thru August and September through December. So pretty much all year round, one can enjoy fresh local

Last week I asked you to 'think outside the box' in regards to Tiny Houses.  This week I'd like to let you know the approximate cost for buying land and having a Tiny House put on that vacant land.   Of course the price will differ depending on a) Location and b) Size of the lot.  If you like to go

Military personnel assigned to the Air Force Base in North Charleston or the Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek are oftentimes seeking housing off base. They prefer neighborhoods which are easy to get too and are in close proximity. There are very good choices and I will list some of those neighbo

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 Cit

The prices of homes in Charleston have people thinking outside the box in order to afford a home of their own.  If you haven't heard, the new trend is Tiny Houses.   Yes, a brand new build, anywhere from 100 to 500 square feet.  Some may say, 'I have closets larger than that'!  But to people who wan

Farmer's Markets in Charleston South Carolina are 'growing'.  Whether you're on John's Island, Downtown Charleston or near the Lakes in Summerville, you can shop for home grown fruit and vegetables from local farmers.  You'll also find local honey, (great for allergies), homemade breads, gelato, fre

......you think I am joking, right ?!  No, not at all ! That are serious questions people ask me when they move to the Charleston area, to our part which is called the "Low Country" , the main land or to one of our numerous islands. People come here not only from the United States but also from coun

So, you have decided to move to the Charleston area and consider renting a house or an apartment before you purchase a home. While searching on the Internet or talking to a realtor about places for lease, one can run into obstacles, if the move also involves your pets. Many landlords will allow havi

Gated Communities in Charleston, SC Many times, when I receive inquiries from people who like to relocate to the Charleston area, they ask me about gated communities and they are surprised when I tell them that we really don't have that many choices. Especially people moving here from Florida are as

If you're like most people you think you need a stellar credit score to qualify for a mortgage.  Think again, the average range of credit scores among home buyers is between 600 and 749.  Yes, you can qualify for a mortgage with a 600 credit score! Of course there are other things lenders take into

New York City vs. Charleston -  easy to compare, right ?! Definitely not an easy task, or so I thought ! NYC...wow ! There is no other city like this, right ? And Charleston, was-- it not just named the best travel destination city in the USA ? Contemplating what to write after I returned from my ve