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The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Eastside and Westside

2010-06-13T07:10:00.001-04:00

Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.

Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.

If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.

The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.

Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.

Eastside

Like the Ansonborough neighborhood once had, Charleston’s Eastside Neighborhood has gradually declined from one of the finest residential areas in anti-bellum Charleston, to a point where tenements and slums have began to predominate. But also like the Ansonborough Neighborhood, the Eastside Neighborhood has started to make a comeback as a neighborhood in transition.

During the past six months Charleston’s Eastside neighborhood had 1 home sold at price of $215,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Eastside is bounded on the north by the South side of Harris Street, to the South side of Jackson Street, to the South side of Lee Street and on the south side by the North side of Chapel Street, to the North on America Street, to the North side of Mary Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of Meeting Street.

Westside

Charleston’s Westside neighborhood is predominantly a residential community in transition. There are many renovations and a few new constructions ongoing at all times. The Westside community is a very diverse community with college students, professors, medical professionals, workers in diverse fields of employment along with life long residents.

During the past six months Charleston’s Eastside neighborhood had 4 homes sold at price of $183,400. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Westside neighborhood is bounded on the north by boundary is the South side of Congress Street and on the south by the North side of Highway 17, to North on President Street, to West on Line Street, to South and Hagood Avenue, to North side of Spring Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of I-26 and the western boundary is Lockwood Avenue, to fishburne Avenue, to Hagood Avenue.

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The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Mazyck-Wraggborough and Cannonborough/Elliotborough

2010-06-12T07:37:00.003-04:00

Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.

Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.

If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.

The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.

Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.

Mazyck-Wraggborough

Charleston’s Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood, also known as the “Garden District”, revitalization and restoration are underway. Developed in the 18th century by the antebellum elite who wanted "Villas" outside the Walled City, Mazyck-Wraggborough remains a repository of Museum quality houses. This borough is sought-after by buyers who appreciate fine architecture, but do not want to spend the prices of neighborhoods further south. Mazyck-Wraggborough is convenient for those liking to walk. Shopping on Saturday's at the Farmer's Market is a fun, social outing. For smart shops, award winning chefs, and the latest martini, King Street is just a short stroll away!

Mazyck-Wraggborough is a neighborhood of diversity. Mazyck-Wraggborough remains a repository of museum properties: The Aiken-Rhett House, the Joseph Manigault House, and the William Rhett House. A recent gated town house neighborhood adds a new dimension.
During the past six months Charleston’s Mazyck-Wraggborough neighborhood had 1 home sold at price of $252,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.

Mazyck-Wraggborough is bounded on the north by the South side of Mary Street and on the south by North side of Calhoun Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of America Street, to West side of Alexander Street, to South side of Chapel Street, to the West side of East Bay Street; the western boundary is the East side of King Street.

Cannonborough/Elliotborough

The Charleston neighborhood running parallel to the Crosstown may be run-down in parts, but Cannonborough-Elliotborough is probably the most diverse residential area in Charleston. Blue-collar workers, college students, and young families live side-by-side, and the streets are typically full of people on their porches and mingling on the sidewalk. There are many restaurants and small business throughout the area.

During the past six months Charleston’s Cannonborough/Elliotborough neighborhood had 4 homes sold at price of $360,000. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.

Cannonborough/Elliotborough is bounded on the north by the South side of Highway 17, to South side of Sheppard Street and on the south by the North side of Morris Street, to the North side of Bee Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of Meeting Street and the western boundary is western boundary is the East side of President Street.

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.

Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.

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The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 3

2010-06-11T09:09:00.004-04:00

Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.

Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.

If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.

The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.

Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.

Upper Concord Street

Charleston’s Upper Concord Street is largely store front commercial properties with office space and condos on the upper floors of the properties. The Charleston Maritime Center, the South Carolina Aquarium, the Charleston Market area, Confederate Museum Center are found here.

During the past six months Charleston’s Upper Concord neighborhood had no homes sold. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.

Charleston’s Upper Concord Street neighborhood is bounded on the north side by the South side of Calhoun Street and the southern boundary is the North side of Market Street. The eastern boundary is Eastern boundary is Concord Street to Wharfside Street and the western boundary is the East side of East Bay Street.

Radcliffeborough

Charleston’s Radcliffeborough neighborhood began as farmland purchased and surveyed by Thomas Radcliffe in 1786. Thomas’ estate and his widow, Lucretia continued to develop the borough after Thomas was lost at sea in 1806. In 1811, the Third Episcopal Church was built on four lots donated by Mrs. Radcliffe for this purpose. St. Paul’s convenient local and grand appearance attracted rice planters from the neck to worship alongside homes built by merchants and mechanics, several free black families (from before the Civil War) as well as slaves living apart from their masters and after the war, newly freed slaves.

Today, Radcliffeborough is as racially and economically mixed as it was then but its boundaries have grown from its original eight blocks to span from King Street to Ashley Avenue and from Bee Street, to Calhoun. Its topography has changed as well and would seem incredibly different to Thomas Radcliffe. In his time and even up to 1846, Calhoun Street did not exist. The area that would eventually become Calhoun was a millpond and Comings Creek ran through the land where the Cathedral of St. Paul now stands.

During the past six months Charleston’s Radcliffeborough neighborhood had 8 homes sold at an average price of $512,038. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.

Radcliffeborough is bounded on the north side by the South side of Morris Street and one block to Bee Street, and on the south side by the North side of Calhoun Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of King Street and the western boundary is the East side of Ashley Avenue.

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.

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The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 2

2010-06-10T09:01:00.004-04:00

Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.

Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.

If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.

The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.

Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of seven blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.

French Quarter

The name recognizes the high concentration of French merchants in the area's history. It was settled as part of the original Grande Modell of Charles Towne in 1680. It is famous for its art galleries; it also has many restaurants and places of commerce as well as Charleston's Waterfront Park.

Charleston's French Quarter is home to many fine historic buildings, among them, the Pink House Tavern, built around 1712, and the Slave Mart, built by Z.B.Oakes in 1859. Also in the French Quarter are the Dock Street Theatre, arguably the first site of theatrical productions in the United States, and the French Huguenot Church, a beautiful Gothic-style church which houses the sole-surviving French Calvinist Congregation in the United States. St. Philip's Episcopal Church, the first congregation in Charleston, whose current building dates to 1835, is also in the French Quarter. St. Philip's cemetery is the final resting place of Edward Rutledge, the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence, and U.S. Senator and Vice President John C. Calhoun, whose large tomb is empty; his bones were removed during the Civil War to protect them from capture by invading Union forces, and have never been recovered.
During the past six months Charleston’s French Village neighborhood had 7 homes sold at an average price of $850,571. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.
Charleston’s French Village is bounded on the north by the South Side of Cumberland and the southern boundary is North side of Broad Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of meeting Street.

Ansonborough

Charleston’s Ansonborough was named after Lord Anson of England who won the property in a spirited poker game with famous Charlestonian Thomas Gadsden. Lord Anson was sent to Charleston in 1724 to protect the coast of South Carolina from pirates. Admiral Anson was by no means a mere gentleman with a title; he was an exceptional sailor by any standard. He was the third Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. On his many voyages he captured Spanish ships filled with treasures. The most celebrated being in the mid-1740's when he abducted a Spanish vessel carrying booty worth a million and a quarter pounds of sterling.

During the past six months Charleston’s Ansonborough neighborhood had 7 homes for sold at an average price of $866,135. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.

Charleston’s Ansonborough is bounded on the north by the South side of George Street and the southern boundary is the North side of Pinckney Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of East Bay Street and the western boundary is the East side of Meeting Street.

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.

Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.

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The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 1

2010-06-09T09:31:00.002-04:00

Downtown Charleston SC Real Estate captures everything this picturesque waterfront city has to offer: the downtown southern restaurants, charming hotels, cruise ships, Victorian-style homes, arts and crafts homes, historic bungalows, nearby beaches, markets, and shops; not to mention the Charleston Waterfront Park and the Charleston South Carolina Aquarium.

Parking is often a challenge in downtown Charleston, but your best bet is to find a parking garage off King or Meeting Street and spend some time walking around the bustling area. Staying in one of the many downtown Charleston hotels or bed and breakfasts is a romantic experience to be had by all and they are located close to all of Charleston's restaurants and attractions.

If you walk around long enough, you're sure to find some of your favorite cuisine. With Charleston’s location on the water, there are seafood restaurants serving up the daily catch on nearly every block. If seafood isn’t your fare, there are many Italian and American restaurants to choose from in downtown Charleston.

The Charleston Market is downtown's hub on the weekends. Vendors set up tables along the open-air market and sell a variety of clothes, apparel, and art. The market's location is just a couple blocks from the ocean and Charleston Waterfront Park.

Who wouldn’t want to find their next home in one of the nearby Charleston downtown neighborhoods? The Charleston neighborhoods are South of Broad, Harleston Village, French Quarter, Ansonborough, Upper Concord Street, Radcliffeborough, Mazyck-Wraggborough, Cannonborough-Elliotborough, Eastside, Westside, Hampton Park Terrace, Wagener Terrace, North Central, and East Central. This series of blogs includes some history, a brief market analysis, and the boundaries of each neighborhood. Explore Charleston SC Real Estate and find the right neighborhood and Charleston home for you.

South of Broad

Entering Charleston's South of Broad neighborhood, you're engulfed by tree-lined streets and historic antebellum mansions. South of Broad is where your eyes fall upon graceful arches and lush gardens.

During the past six months Charleston’s South of Broad neighborhood had 37 homes sold at an average price of $1,327,880. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.

Charleston’s South of Broad is bounded on the north side by Broad Street to Exchange Street and on the southern side by Murray Boulevard. The eastern boundary is Concord Street to East Bay Street and the western boundary is Murray Boulevard to Chisolm Street.

Harleston Village

Charleston’s Harleston Village was named after John Harleston when it was developed and streets were opened in 1770. The Harlestons, during the Colonial period, were active in the government of the Province and also accomplished breeders of racehorses. Streets in the Village of Harleston were named for prominent men of the period, in England and the Province. The Royal Governor, Lord Charles Greville Montagu, along with Lt. Gov. William Bull; Hecter Beranger de Beaufain, Collector of Customs and member of His Majesty’s Council; William Pitt, the British member of Parliament who defended Colonial rights; as well as John Rutledge, Thomas Lynch and Christopher Gadsden, who were active in the Provincial government and later leaders in the American Revolution; all were commemorated.

During the past six months Charleston’s Harleston Village neighborhood had 27 homes sold at an average price of $583,907. See Charleston SC Real Estate to search for homes.

Charleston’s Harleston Village is bounded on the north by the South side of Calhoun Street and on the south side by the North side of Broad Street. The eastern boundary is the West side of St. Phillip, to the South side of Beaufain Street, to the West side of King Street, and the western boundary is Lockwood Boulevard.

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.

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Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum

2010-06-08T06:49:00.003-04:00

Rosebank Farms to Host 4th Annual Johns Island Hydrangea Festival

2010-06-07T08:05:00.002-04:00

Queen Anne’s Revenge Restaurant on Charleston’s Daniel Island

2010-06-06T08:25:00.001-04:00

Charleston Lowcounrty Resort Community Information

2010-06-05T07:57:00.003-04:00

Charleston’s Carifest 2010 Schedule of Events

2010-06-04T09:12:00.001-04:00

Freshfields Village at the Junction of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island

2010-06-03T09:33:00.001-04:00

Charleston County’s 6th Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival at Waterfront Memorial Park in Mount Pleasant

2010-06-02T11:54:00.001-04:00

19 Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties Resort Golf Courses

2010-05-31T14:59:00.004-04:00

The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home. The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the architecture is unbelievable, the dining is unbeatable, and the people are the friendliest in the country. It is because of these reasons that I believe Charleston SC Real Estate is truly unique. I look forward to helping you with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:

19 Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties Resort Golf Courses

This article is intended to be a golfing resource for a description of, and contact information for, the golf courses in the greater Charleston metro area. They are in no particular order.

1. The Legend Oaks Plantation Golf Club course offers a traditional style course more akin to the Pinehurst style. Legend Oaks features a classic layout nestled in Charleston’s historic plantations area.

Legend Oaks golf course is about 45 minutes from downtown Charleston and is located at 118 Legend Oaks Way, Summerville, South Carolina 29485. Call 843-821-4077 or visit http://www.legendoaksgolf.com/ Green Fees are $35 - $55.

2. Pine Forest Country Club golf course has a four star rating by Golf Digest. Golf digest also describes the course as “The Hidden Gem in Charleston”. Located in Summerville and only a few miles off of I-26 Pine forest is the perfect golf course to stop at on you way out of Charleston.

Pine Forest Country Club golf course is located about 40 minutes from Charleston at 1000 Congressional Boulevard, Summerville, South Carolina 29483. Call 843-851-1193 or visit http://www.pineforestcountryclub.com/ Green Fees are $50 - $65.

3. Golf Club at Wescott Plantation golf course is designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and was selected for the 2007 Hooters Professional Golf tour and as a Nationwide Tour qualifier in 2006. This 27 hole golf course is set among live oaks and built on an old plantation. The design features traditional earthworks and classic bunkering.

The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation golf course is about 25 minutes from downtown Charleston at 5000 Wescott Plantation Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina 29485. Call 843-871-2135 or visit http://www.wescottgolf.com/ Green Fees are $35 - $65.

4. Coosaw Creek Country Club golf course is designed by Arthur Hill and is a par 71, 6,593 yard semi-private course with plenty of Lowcountry character. Blessed with unusual rolling terrain this is a challenging course with undulating greens and a variety of longer drives and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards.

Coosaw Creek Country Club is about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston at 4110 Cub Course Drive, North Charleston 29420. Call 843-767-9000 or visit http://www.coosawcreek.com/ Green Fees are $40 - $70.

5. Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club golf course is located off Highway 61 just south of Drayton hall, Magnolia Gardens and Middleton Place. The course offers immaculate ultradwarf greens and has 5 sets of tees for golfers of all levels.

Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club is located just 15 minutes from downtown Charleston at 20 Dunvegan Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414. Green Fees are $35 - $55.

6. The Links at Stono Ferry golf course features incredible golf with a historic flair. Designed by Ron Garl this golf course offers one of the most exciting tests in the area and is known for its back nine heroics and the island green18th hole.

The Links at Stono Ferry golf course is about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston at 4812 Stono Links drive, Hollywood, South Carolina 29449. Call 843-763-1817 or visit http://www.stonoferrygolf.com/ Green Fees are $55 - $85.

7. Charleston National Country Club golf course is designed by Rees Jones and is sculpted out of Lowcountry marshland with cool ocean breezes creating different playing conditions between morning and afternoon rounds. Rees Jones calls the course “one of the elite venues in golf”.

Charleston National Country Club is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston at 1360 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466. Call 843-884-7999 or visit http://www.charlestonnationalgolf.com/. Green Fees are $40 - $80.

8. Dunes West Golf Club course is designed by Arthur Hills and is located on the site of the historic Lexington Plantation. Ranked in the “Top 10 Resort Courses” by both golf magazine and golf digest. This pare 72, 6.600 yard masterpiece is one of the best you ever play.

Dunes West Golf Club is located about 45 minutes from downtown Charleston at 3636 Wando Plantation Way, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Call 843-856-9000 or visit http://www.duneswestgolfclub.com/ Green Fees are $40 - $75.

9. Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor golf course is just minutes from Charleston. This course features plush fairways, immaculate greens and breathtaking panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor and Fort Sumter.

Patriots Point Links on Charleston Harbor golf course is located across the harbor from downtown Charleston. At One Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Call 843-849-2385 or visit http://wwwpatriotspointlinks.com/ Green Fees are $45 - $85.

10. Rivertowne Country Club golf course is designed by Arnold Palmer and is where you can treat yourself to pure golf on a course like no other in the Charleston area.

Rivertowne Country club is located about 40 minutes from downtown Charleston at 1700 Rivertowne country Cub Drive, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29466. Call 843-849-2408 or visit http://www.rivertownecountryclub.com/ Green Fees are $60 - $100.

11. Wild Dunes Resort Harbor Course is a Tom Fazio masterpiece with a par 70 and 6,359 yard course. Considered by Fazio as one of his favorites, the Harbor Course is a true test of golf. Each nine has a cohesive variety of short and long holes, some bordering the Intracoastal Waterway.

Wild Dunes Resort Harbor course is located about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 5737 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451. Call 888-343-7921 or visit http://www.duneswest.com/. Green Fees are $75 - $125.

12. Wild Dunes Resort Links Course is consistently ranked in both Golf Magazine and golf digest as one of “America’s Top 100” golf courses. The Links provides the combined challenges of the Atlantic Ocean, relentless wind, and breathtaking Charleston costal terrain.

Wild Dunes Resort Links course is located about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 5737 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451. Call 888-343-7921 or visit http://www.duneswest.com/. Green Fees are $100 - $190.

13. Seabrook Island Resort Crooked Oaks golf course is designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Crooked Oaks meanders through a maritime forest environment. The undulating greens are well guarded by bunkers and marshes and feature excellent putting surfaces. Golf Digest rates this a “Four Star” course.

Seabrook Island Resort Crooked Oaks golf course is about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 3772 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 843-768-2529 or visit http://www.discoverseabrook.com/ Green Fees are $90 -$160.

14. Seabrook Island Resort Ocean Winds is designed by Willard Byrd. The golf course plays along tidal marshes and sand dunes out to the Atlantic Ocean and back with swirling winds providing a fresh challenge on each hole.

Seabrook Island Ocean Resort wids golf course is about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 3772 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 843-768-2529 or visit http://www.discoverseabrook.com/ Green Fees are $90 -$160.

15. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Cougar Point Course is designed by Gary Player. This par-72 layout features holes playing directly along broad expanses of tidal marsh, offering panoramic views of the Kiawah River. Cougar point is designed to challenge scratch players while providing an enjoyable round for players of all skill levels.

Cougar Point golf course is located about 40 minutes from downtown Charleston at 12 Kiawah Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green fees range from $150 - $250.

16. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Turtle Point Course is designed by jack Nicklaus and was opened in 1981 and total renovated in 2000. Turtle Point has a low profile design that takes advantage of the islands natural contours and dune ridges. The course flows seamlessly through interior forests of hardwoods and palmettos, along blackwater lagoons, and finally to three spectacular holes along the Atlantic Ocean.

Turtle Point golf course is located about 45 minutes from Charleston at One Turtle Point Drive Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green fees are $150 - $250.

17. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Osprey Point Course is designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 1988. Set amid pristine lagoons, marshes and maritime forests Osprey Point offers panoramic views from every hole. The setting for the course features four large natural lakes and fingers of saltwater marshes. Osprey Point was recently awarded 4 ½ stars in Golf digest’s “Best Places to Play” readers poll.

Osprey Point golf course is located about 50 minutes from downtown Charleston at 1000 Governors Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green fees are $150 - $250.

18. Kiawah Island Golf Resort The Ocean Course is one of Pete Dye’s most superb designs. The Ocean Course has been selected as the host site for the 2012 PGA Championship. It first received attention as the host of the 1991 Ryder Cup Matches. In 2007 it hosted the Senior PGA Championship. The Ocean course was named by Golf Digest as “America’s Toughest Course”. The Ocean course is a 7,356 yard course which offers spectacular views along tow and half miles of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Ocean Course golf course is located about I hour from downtown Charleston at 1000 Ocean Course Drive, Kiawah Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green Fees are $280 - $390.

19. Kiawah Island Golf Resort Oak Point Course is located in Kiawah River Estates on nearby Johns Island. Oak Point opened in 1989 and was designed by Clyde Johnson. It was built on the grounds of an old indigo and cotton plantation. The lay of the land dictated a design that is reminiscent of Scottish golf.

Oak Point Course is located about 35 minutes from downtown Charleston at 4394 Hope Plantation Drive, Johns Island, South Carolina 29455. Call 800-654-2924 or visit http://www.kiawahresort.com/ Green Fees are $90 - $170.

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.

To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/

View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210

Sincerely,

"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/

Charleston 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Event, Presented by Charleston Crafts

2010-05-30T07:41:00.002-04:00

Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island – One of America’s Top 10 Beaches

2010-05-29T06:51:00.003-04:00

How Green is Your Attic?

2010-05-28T08:34:00.001-04:00

South Carolina April 2010 Market Analysis

2010-05-27T08:36:00.002-04:00

Hege’s Kiawah Restaurant at Freshfields Village

2010-05-26T10:50:00.001-04:00

Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at the Junction Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island Memorial Weekend Events

2010-05-25T09:14:00.004-04:00

3 Important Home Insulation Questions

2010-05-24T08:30:00.001-04:00

The Charleston Museum’s Heyward - Washington House

2010-05-23T07:52:00.001-04:00

The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House

2010-05-22T07:43:00.002-04:00

The Charleston Museum

2010-05-21T10:15:00.003-04:00

Charleston’s 2010 Piccolo Festival JAC Jazz Series

2010-05-20T08:58:00.002-04:00

Charleston South Carolina’s Piccolo Spoleto

2010-05-19T09:03:00.000-04:00

Charleston Spoleto Festival USA 2010

2010-05-18T09:18:00.001-04:00

Kiawah Island Golf Resort Courses

2010-05-17T09:48:00.002-04:00

What Do You Want and Need in a Home?

2010-05-16T07:43:00.004-04:00

Captain Jack’s Sailing and Dolphin Watching Adventures

2010-05-15T11:13:00.002-04:00

4 Fundamentals of Selling a Home Today

2010-05-14T08:38:00.001-04:00

Kiawah Island March 2010 Homes Sales Best in Two Years

2010-05-13T06:54:00.001-04:00

Rosebank Farms Café at Bohicket Marina on Seabrook Island

2010-05-12T09:36:00.003-04:00

Kiawah Island Dining Guide

2010-05-11T09:43:00.002-04:00

2010 Home Trends

2010-05-10T06:50:00.001-04:00

“Dining At Dusk”, a Great Experience on Kiawah Island

2010-05-09T07:26:00.001-04:00

Create a Home Emergency Preparedness Kit

2010-05-08T08:36:00.001-04:00

The Facts about Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010

2010-05-07T09:33:00.005-04:00

10 Most Important Design Features for 55+ Buyers

2010-05-05T09:46:00.002-04:00

Foreclosures Fall in Most of Top Metro Areas

2010-05-03T08:48:00.001-04:00

Buyers Should Push to Cut Junk Fees

2010-05-02T07:28:00.001-04:00

5 Costly Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make

2010-04-29T10:13:00.001-04:00

First-Time Home Buyers, Sellers Optimistic

2010-04-27T08:58:00.002-04:00

Home Sales Rise on Tax Credit, Favorable Market

2010-04-26T10:46:00.002-04:00

More Single Buyers Opt for Suburbs

2010-04-25T07:22:00.004-04:00

6 Days Left to Take Advantage of Homebuyer Tax Credit

2010-04-24T07:29:00.002-04:00

There are only 6 days left for home buyers to take advantage of the home buyer’s tax credit. You must have a home under contract by April 30th and close by June 30th. Below are the details of the tax credit.

1. Extend through April 30, 2010 the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (up to $8,000 or up to 10 percent of the purchase price of the residence), allowing 60 days to close, provided that the homes are under a binding contract by that date; and provide homebuyer tax credit of up to $6,500 to owners who have been in the same principal residence for five consecutive years during the previous eight years.

2. Increase the income limitations to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers.

3. Phase out the credit for individuals with incomes above $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers at the same rate as current law (over the next $20,000).

4. Limit the credit to purchases of principal residences equal to or less than $800,000.

5. Eliminate the 36-month recapture requirement for military personnel, including members of the Foreign Service and intelligence community, forced to sell as a result of an official extended duty of service.

6. Extend the tax credit for one year for military personnel serving outside the United States for at least 90 days in 2009 or 2010.

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.

To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/

View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210

Sincerely,

"Carolina Joe" Idleman

http://www.carolinajoe.com

Barrier Island Eco Tours at the Isle of Palms Marina

2010-04-23T09:06:00.001-04:00

Single-Women Home Buyers: A Growing Segment

2010-04-22T07:01:00.002-04:00

Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner South Carolina

2010-04-21T09:29:00.002-04:00

The Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest

2010-04-20T11:16:00.002-04:00

Interest in Owning a Home Remains Strong

2010-04-19T08:42:00.002-04:00

Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier

2010-04-18T07:43:00.001-04:00

Mount Pleasant Pier

2010-04-17T08:15:00.003-04:00

Explore African American History at Drayton Hall

2010-04-16T08:50:00.001-04:00

Drayton Hall’s presentation: “Connections: From Africa to America”

2010-04-15T10:02:00.001-04:00

Charleston Harbor Airshow

2010-04-14T08:27:00.000-04:00

Discover Drayton Hall

2010-04-13T11:03:00.001-04:00

The Angel Oak Park on Johns Island South Carolina

2010-04-12T09:11:00.001-04:00

Cypress Gardens

2010-04-11T08:22:00.003-04:00

Bull Island, home of Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge Area

2010-04-10T08:37:00.001-04:00

Charleston Tea Plantation

2010-04-09T07:24:00.002-04:00

Edmondston – Alston House at 21 East Battery, Charleston, South Carolina

2010-04-08T09:25:00.003-04:00

H. L Hunley Submarine Tour

2010-04-07T14:50:00.001-04:00

Vacation-Home Sales Increased in 2009

2010-04-06T09:15:00.001-04:00

Unemployment Keeps Recovery at Bay

2010-04-05T06:47:00.002-04:00

6 Key Features of the New Housing Rescue Plan

2010-04-04T06:50:00.002-04:00

Charleston’s South Carolina Aquarium Sustainable Seafood Initiative

2010-04-03T06:53:00.000-04:00

Charleston’s South Carolina Aquarium

2010-04-02T08:00:00.000-04:00

Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens

2010-04-01T08:41:00.002-04:00

St. Andrews Episcopal Easter Service April 4, 2010

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival April 17-18, 2010

Boone Hall Beach Blast June 26, 2010

Summer Concert Series TBA

Boone Hall Barbecue Championship andBluegrass Festival Sept. 5, 2010

Scottish Games Sept. 18, 2010

Taste Of Charleston Oct. 10, 2010

Pumpkin Patch & Fright Nights Oct. 1-31, 2010

Living History Field Trip Day For Schools Nov. 12, 2010

Battle Of Secessionville Nov. 13-14, 2010

Wine Under The Oaks Dec. 5, 2010

Boone Hall Plantation Christmas TBA

Location

Boone Hall Plantation is located 8 miles from Downtown Charleston, SC at 1235 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. For more information call (843)-884-4371, or go to http://www.boonehallplantation.com

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.

To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/

View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210

Sincerely,"Carolina Joe" Idlemanhttp://www.carolinajoe.com

Audubon Swamp Garden at Magnolia Plantation

2010-03-30T08:19:00.002-04:00

3 Reasons Why Those Who Don’t Buy Now Might Regret It Later

2010-03-28T07:04:00.001-04:00

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

2010-03-25T11:20:00.003-04:00

The Inn at Middleton Place

2010-03-23T08:35:00.002-04:00

Middleton Place

2010-03-22T08:46:00.000-04:00

The Citadel Museum

2010-03-19T09:08:00.002-04:00

Fort Sumter National Monument

2010-03-17T08:49:00.001-04:00

Future Foreclosures Could Hamper Housing

2010-03-16T08:05:00.001-04:00

FHA Head: Don't Raise Down Payments

2010-03-15T08:31:00.001-04:00

The Thomas Elfe House of Charleston South Carolina

2010-03-14T08:53:00.002-04:00

Top 10 Things First-Time Homebuyers Should Know

2010-03-13T07:13:00.003-05:00

Foreclosures drop for 2nd month in February

2010-03-12T07:21:00.003-05:00

Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon Charleston South Carolina

2010-03-11T09:10:00.001-05:00

The Powder Magazine in Charleston South Carolina

2010-03-10T09:01:00.003-05:00

American Military Museum in Charleston South Carolina

2010-03-09T08:27:00.002-05:00

Home Buyer Tax Credit Summary

2010-03-08T09:06:00.002-05:00

HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT SUMMARY

There are only 53 days left for home buyers to take advantage of the home buyer’s tax credit. You must have a home under contract by April 30th and close by June 30th. Below are the details of the tax credit.

1. Extend through April 30, 2010 the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (up to $8,000 or up to 10 percent of the purchase price of the residence), allowing 60 days to close, provided that the homes are under a binding contract by that date;and provide homebuyer tax credit of up to $6,500 to owners who have been in the same principal residence for five consecutive years during the previous eight years.

2. Increase the income limitations to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers.

3. Phase out the credit for individuals with incomes above $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers at the same rate as current law (over the next $20,000).

3. Limit the credit to purchases of principal residences equal to or less than $800,000.

4. Eliminate the 36-month recapture requirement for military personnel, including members of the Foreign Service and intelligence community, forced to sell as a result of an official extended duty of service.

5. Extend the tax credit for one year for military personnel serving outside the United States for at least 90 days in 2009 or 2010.

As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.

To look for Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/

View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210

Sincerely,

"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/

Confederate Museum in Charleston South Carolina

2010-03-05T05:58:00.001-05:00

Shuck Your paws Off for Pet Helpers on March 20th

2010-03-04T08:14:00.002-05:00