COVID-19 has certainly shaken things up when it comes to Listing your home. There are so many Buyers out there now, so you better be using your valuable Quarantine Time to be getting your home ready for Virtual Showings (and in-person showings as well). Here are 5 Do's and Don't's for prepping your

Lowes Foods. A Grocery Store Plus So Much More! For those of us living off of, or near, Highway 41, we have a few businesses practically in our back yards that we can support during our coronavirus quarantine! The Market at Mill Creek shopping plaza just celebrated its 1st-anniversary last month. Lo

Is an HOA right for you? I have had many clients tell me they want a property with no HOA, and I understand that they don't want the additional cost and restrictions involved with an HOA or Homeowners Associations, but are there advantages to having one? The answer is yes. Most new communities have

Real Estate is alive and well! Our Summerville Broker, Ralph Wetherill, gives a daily real estate report of the greater Charleston area. On April 14 alone, 60 new. Listings cam on the market for sale, 49 went under contract, and 49 homes were closed. Just a typical day in the Charleston market! We'r

Here are a few quick ways to increase the marketability of your kitchen when listing your home without breaking the bank. Margaret Marcoe843-606-0661 Google Voice843-437-1893 Direct margaretmarcoe@gmail.comMargaretMarcoeHomes.co 

If you enjoy a friendly neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name, then O'Brion's pub in I'On may be just what you are looking for. This casual pub and grill serves up traditional bar food with an Irish flair. You will also find an extensive wine and beer selection including many local beers o

Coastal Crust Food Cart Last week something wonderful happened in our neighborhood, Rivertowne Country Club. Coastal Crust Pizza brought their food truck and set up shop in my neighbor’s driveway! It was so awesome! Coastal Crust sent out a flier with a special menu for the occasion.       We texted

Don’t feel like cooking dinner? Look no further than Marco’s Pizza located right next door to Lowes Foods! Pasquale Giammarco founded Marco’s in 1978 and has been making pizza “The Italian Way” ever since. The Italian Way means doing things the right way, obsessing over details, taking pride in what

Quarantine, lockdown, social distancing...we're all doing it. Across the country, people are keeping their distance, wearing masks, and missing family members. And all the while essential workers are going above and beyond.  During difficult times it's hard to look at the bright side but it helps ge

I started blogging about James Island before the shutdown and it has changed how we lived. Now we are starting to be able to go back out and enjoy our favorite places. So here is one of my favorite places. If you have a favorite place near you let me know! John Norkett Real Estate/Leasing/Property M

MAY is the best time of the year for trout fishing in the Wando River! The Lowcountry is an exceptional place to live! This blog series will focus on the unique characteristics of life around the Wando River. The scope of topics will include a wide variety of topics including shopping, restaurants,

In no particular order and for many different reasons, here are some of my favorites to-go spots in Mt P. These places have been keeping me going through the Quarantine. 1. Vintage Coffe & Coastal Crust PizzaI love Coastal Crust for its pizza, but also for its unique outdoor atmosphere that has been

Welcome home to 434 Gator Loop in quiet St. George, SC With all the hustle and bustle of the crazy city life, why not take a stroll out to a little bit of nature and escape the chaos and slow it back down a bit.  This house offers 3.69 acres of solitude, with at least 2 acres of fenced-in pasture. P

Rudi's Old Village Wine Shop If you have never had a glass of wine at Rudi's Old Village Wine Shop then you are missing out on one of the true hidden gems of Mount Pleasant. Located on historic Pitt Street in the Old Village, Rudi's brings a flavor of old-world charm to the low country. Whether you

Page's Okra Grill has a food truck at Nexton! If you love Fried Green tomatoes and okra, you have to try this food truck. They are open from 11 am- 8 pm. Just another reason to visit the Nexton community! I can't wait to see what other restaurants are coming to this area! Page's Okra Grill is a wond

The world has been turned upside down in recent months with the introduction of COVID-19. We are all adapting to our new normal and learning how to navigate this brave, new world. For those thinking about selling their home, listing in this new environment can seem daunting. However, now is the perf

Hey everyone I’m back with another hot spot to drink and eat. Smokey Oak Taproom is in the heart of James Island. With great food and adult beverages it an amazing place to unwind. Join me at Smokey Oak Taproom for some great food and a beverage. What's your favorite spot to unwind?

Amazingly enough, even with the pandemic, Charleston has been shattering real estate records this month. This May, we recorded the highest number of residential properties to go under contract ever. In its history, Charleston has only seen two weeks with 450+ homes go under contract; 452 homes one w

Re-opening has begun! Over the course of the past week and a half, some of my favorite outdoor short spots have re-opened, but with rules in place to not spread COVD-19. Last week a few of my favorite parks opened. I can now go for my morning run to the Memorial Waterfront Park and Mt. Plesant Pier.

Are You Doing Everything to Protect Your Home? Protecting your family and property are probably some of the most important duties you have. There are many ways to secure your home, and, in this post, I am going to discuss a few options which can help you protect your family and home. Keeping your do