Your new home... 104 Hyacinth Street Summerville SC 29483 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1 HALF BATH 1,260 SQFT Area: Summerville / Ridgeville - Dorchester Subdivision: White Gables Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Summerville SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Fantastic updated 4 bedroom... 154 Keenan Avenue Goose Creek SC 29445 4 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1,450 SQFT Area: Goose Creek / Moncks Corner Subdivision: Forest Lawn Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Goose Creek SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

   By Ashley Melton, Realtor®  The south is an area rich in history, culture, cuisine, and more. However, the Lowcountry area of the south is in a class all its own. But, what makes this area so special? And, where exactly is the Lowcountry located? This article is the perfect primer to learn all about this special southern term. What Exactly IS the Lowcountry? Merriam-Webster defines the Lowcountry as, "a low-lying country or region especially : the part of a southern state extending from the seacoast inland to the fall line..." (merriam-webster.com) More specifically, the Lowcountry refers to a region of the South Carolina coast known for its historic cities, culture and tourism. So, Is it Lowcountry or Low Country? Both! There are some who prefer to use the term as a single word "Lowcountry" and some who voraciously defend the correct usage as being two words "Low Country". In reality, either one works so I guess you'll just have to choose which team you're on! Where is the Lowcountry region in South Carolina? There are a few schools of thought regarding the exact extent of the geographic region of the Lowcountry. Some include the counties of Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper while the larger accepted area includes Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Seeing as how I'm located in the latter, I'm ok with the larger area. Is Charleston, South Carolina part of the Lowcountry? The use of the term "Lowcountry" in conjunction with Charleston, South Carolina is almost ubiquitous at this point. Referring to the architecture, culture, cuisine and more, Charleston is definitely an integral part of the Lowcountry and we proudly wear the term as a badge of honor. What Makes South Carolina's Lowcountry so special? History While the Lowcountry was originally known for - and dependent on - its plantation-based crops like rice and indigo which could withstand the sub-tropical climate, the area has since developed other economic sectors with its major industry based around tourism. Tourists from far and wide visit the Lowcountry to experience its unique culture comprised of its people, historic architecture, unique southern cuisine and natural beauty. Architecture In the Charleston, South Carolina area one its most well-known tourist draws is our amazing architecture. Lowcountry style homes are known for their distinct designs developed in the 1700's which continue to be used to this day due to their ideal layout for the climate.  The raised first floors to protect from tides and hurricane flooding, large covered porches for cool shady sitting areas, and large windows to allow in the cool breezes are all distinctive Lowcountry touches. Outdoors Sure, in our warmer, sub-tropical climate you could stay inside with the AC on full blast, but when you're in the Lowcountry, the last thing you want to do is miss out on all the outdoors have to offer! Boating, fishing, crabbing, golfing, shopping and of course the beaches are all can't miss activities in the Lowcountry. Of course, if you stay inside, you'll miss the amazing live oaks, wispy Spanish moss, palmettos, marshlands, cordgrass and pluff mud that are indelible landmarks of being here. Cuisine Lowcountry cuisine shares some characteristics of southern cooking but the geography, history, people and resources make it uniquely its own. Strong African influences make the cuisine see comparisons to cajun cuisine. But don't get it twisted! We have our own style. Shrimp and Grits, She-Crab Soup, Crab Rice, Charleston Red Rice, Lowcountry Boil, Perlau and Hoppin' John are just a few. Oh, and don't forget Cooter soup, a truly adventurous and frugal dish featuring turtles!  The Gullah-Geechee People People from all walks of life call the Charleston Lowcountry home these days but the areas culture would be less vibrant and rich without the Gullah community's influence. The Gullah people (or Geechee in Georgia) grew from the merging of South Carolina's Kongo, Angola, Senegambia and Sierra Leone African slave population during its rice and indigo plantation era. With relatively little European influence, these groups merged their languages, cultures and cuisines into the distinctive and influential Gullah heritage that still exists today. Pay the Lowcountry a Visit The Charleston-area Lowcountry is where I call home and I love every second of living, working and adventuring here. If you haven't paid us a visit, you're certainly missing out so plan a trip, see the sights and give me a call if you decide to make the Lowcountry a place to call home! If you'd like to learn more about some of the neighborhoods here in the area, check out my articles on James Island, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant and Summerville. And get in touch with me HERE to follow me for more helpful articles on the area.      Ashley Melton, Realtor®     843-670-2333    www.CharlestonPalmettoHomes.com     Ashley.Melton@AgentOwned.com    

Summer Time = Smoothie Time Started on a beach on the gulf coast of Florida by some friends looking for a refreshing drink to replenish themselves from playing games in the warm Florida sun! For over 20 years now, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has brought a nice refreshing twist of fruits and veggies to create these wonderful smoothies. And the customers can not get enough!  The first cafe opened in 1997 in Tallahassee, FL, and has expanded to a multitude of places. A couple of years after opening, they added a variety of wholesome food options to their menu. Customers can come in and sit down and enjoy their smoothies and food. They have a simple belief, "When you eat better, you feel better!"  Their mission is to promote a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing foods and smoothies with a tropical twist. So come on in and enjoy the fun and relaxed atmosphere and see for yourself why people keep coming back for more! In one of the fastest-growing areas in Summerville, Nexton. Stop in and see for yourself. They are open 7 days a week and also offer a drive-through and even catering. As always, for any and all your Real Estate needs in and around Summerville and especially the Nexton area... Give me a call, and I will be happy to assist you! I am your Nexton connection! 

Newly RENOVATED... 130 Clarine Drive Goose Creek SC 29445 4 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1,325 SQFT Area: Goose Creek / Moncks Corner Subdivision: Beverly Hills Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Goose Creek SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Beautiful 3 story home... 338 Bradley Bend Drive Moncks Corner SC 29461 5 BEDS 3 FULL BATHS 1 HALF BATH 3,281 SQFT Area: Moncks Corner Area Above Oakley Rd Subdivision: Moss Grove Plantation Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Moncks Corner SC Homes For Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Cute, 1940's cottage... 37 Lyttleton Avenue Charleston SC 29407 2 BEDS 1 FULL BATHS 840 SQFT Area: West Ashley Inside I-526 Subdivision: Byrnes Downs Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Charleston SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Unique opportunity... 116 Frank Green Road Goose Creek SC 29445 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1,593 SQFT Area: Goose Creek / Moncks Corner Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Goose Creek SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Established neighborhood... 2012 Boeing Avenue Charleston SC 29407 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 2 HALF BATHS 1,326 SQFT Area: West Ashley Inside I-526 Subdivision: Air Harbor Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Charleston SC Home for Rent Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

This one wont last long... 154 Blackwater Way Moncks Corner SC 29461 4 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1 HALF BATH 2,623 SQFT Area: Goose Creek / Moncks Corner Subdivision: Fairmont South Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Moncks Corner SC Homes For Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Do not miss this opportunity... 1148 Monaco Drive Mount Pleasant SC 29464 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1 HALF BATH 1,561 SQFT Area: Mt. Pleasant South of Iop Connector Subdivision: Beaumont Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Mount Pleasant SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Fixer upper in a fabulous location... 3 Rosedale Drive Charleston SC 29407 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1,532 SQFT Area: West Ashley Inside I-526 Subdivision: Avondale Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Charleston SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Lovely end unit townhouse... 165 Dorothy Drive Charleston SC 29414 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1 HALF BATH 1,849 SQFT Area: West Ashley Outside I-526 Subdivision: Grand Oaks Plantation Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Charleston SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Exquisite... 264 Waterfront Park Drive Summerville SC 29486 5 BEDS 4 FULL BATHS 3,818 SQFT Area: Summerville / Ladson / Berkeley Cty Subdivision: Cane Bay Plantation Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Summerville SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Almost totally remodeled... 4411 Farmwood Street Ladson SC 29456 3 BEDS 1 FULL BATH 1,008 SQFT Area: North Charleston / Summerville / Ladson Subdivision: Woodside Manor Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Ladson SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Well maintained home... 1569 Sweet Myrtle Circle Mount Pleasant SC 29466 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1,772 SQFT Area: Mt. Pleasant North of Iop Connector Subdivision: Dunes West Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Mount Pleasant SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

One story renovated home... 2779 Olympia Fields Lane Mount Pleasant SC 29466 4 BEDS 3 FULL BATHS 1 HALF BATH 2,909 SQFT Area: Mt. Pleasant North of Iop Connector Subdivision: Rivertowne Country Club Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Mount Pleasant SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Almost new 3 bedroom... 129 Pacolet Street Summerville SC 29485 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1,470 SQFT Area: North Charleston / Summerville / Ladson Subdivision: Lakes of Summerville Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Summerville SC Home for Rent Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

GREAT location... 7 Fulton Street UNIT #1 Charleston SC 29401 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 2,500 SQFT Area: Historic Charleston  Click Here for More Photos and Info! This Charleston SC Home for Rent Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.

Fantastic townhome... 6271 Lucille Drive North Charleston SC 29406 3 BEDS 2 FULL BATHS 1,326 SQFT Area: North Charleston / Summerville / Ladson Subdivision: The Riverway Click Here for More Photos and Info! This North Charleston SC Home for Sale Listing is provided by AgentOwned Realty, with the best Real Estate Agencies in Charleston, Anderson, Sumter, Columbia, Manning, Wyboo Plantation, Greenville and Myrtle Beach. AgentOwned can help you with any Real Estate transaction, including Mortgage and Insurance, as well as Business Brokerage, and Property Management.