Yup, I went on vacation and yes, it took a lot of convincing that I will be ok and it took trust in my business partner to handle all my business dealings. As a small business owner, we, of course, worry about making money while gone and not being on location or behind the desk. A statistic sa

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.   Yes

 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, understanding t

CAROLOPOLIS AWARD          Many of the Charleston homes, especially South of Broad,  stand tall and proud and boast history and charm. Some of these homes date back to the 1700's, and on many residences one can find a round black and gold plague. This is called  the "Carolopolis" plaque. This award

         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 beautifu

Making a big decision - own or rent !   Owning a home has great financial benefits, but many of us are still renting. Of course, there could be many reasons why one rents such as not having enough income to buy or not enough savings or simply enjoying moving around w/o having to worry about selling

     ENJOY THANKSGIVING AGAIN!!  Aaahh... it is November, the month we celebrate Thanksgiving. Every year the same, making a big meal, family over for dinner, cleaning up, sitting on the sofa, drinks, and snacks, playing games, watching football?!   Well, why not try a different celebration this yea

Just some numbers:                                              Currently ACTIVE             SOLD  year-to-date   Charleston County:    2,506 properties                7,356 properties   Berkeley County:        1,103 properties                 3,767 properties   Dorchester County:    800 properties 

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 greet

ENJOY this home scout ! All I want to give you today is a mobile app for your smart phone. Wherever you are in the Tri-County area or in the Upstate near Sumter or Anderson, my app will show you any property incl. vacant land for sale, and any property for lease ! Try it out ! Download it on your ph

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 house

2018 - Own your castle!  The home-buying process is extensive and can be overwhelming for new first time home buyers. Here are some tips on what do to get ready to become a homeowner in 2018:  Get Pre-Approved The first step is to work with a lender to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. Knowing h

If you're currently living in the Charleston Tri-County Area you know how much history there is in Downtown Charleston. If you're visiting Charleston, the history may be the reason you're here! Homes on the Charleston Peninsula can be quite pricey, to say the least. The history adds to the value of

 Ask ME at least these 10 Questions when you plan to buy a home: We have been house hunting and now we found a home you really love and you like to make an offer to purchase. And you are excited to have found what seems to be just the right home.   And  I want to make sure you ask me these questions

SWEETGRASS - old neighborhood and new discovered!   The neighborhood SWEETGRASS off Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant was established in 1989. It is a tree-lined neighborhood with about 250 homes of various sizes and designs. The location is very central. Just a few minutes across the IOP connector

Whether you're new to Charleston or have lived here all your life, Dunes West is a community to consider! The home I previewed at 3672 Colonel Vanderhorst Circle in Mt. Pleasant, SC is located on the golf course in the gated section of Dunes West. The home is a stunning showplace! It is over 3900 sq

WEXFORD PARK Wexford Park is a small neighborhood off Rt. 17N and Hamlin Road. Just 21 homes nestled along a narrow road which ends in a cul-de-sac. Very nice, stylish 2-story homes, most of them roughly 2100sqft, some with garages, and all of them with front porches and small yards. Front and backy

Many people are moving to the Charleston area but not everyone knows about the private, beach life behind the gates of Wild Dunes. I recently previewed a townhouse for a prospective buyer client. It was within the gates of Wild Dunes on the Isle of Palms. If you've never been there, let me know when

There is nothing finer than buying your own place, right!? Love working with first home buyers! Love our Millenials! They ask questions which I think everybody should know the answer to and they look for things which make me gasp and they point out things I never thought about. I received a referral

CAROL OAKS MOUNT PLEASANT If you're looking for a home in the Charleston area, you know all the towns are made up of subdivisions. Most of the subdivisions are large with a few hundred homes. Well, the subdivision I'm speaking about is Carol Oaks and it only has 50 homes. The feeling is an off the b