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.
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.
See Charleston SC Real Estate Blog for local attractions and current Charleston events.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
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Showing posts with label Charleston SC Real Estate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Charleston SC Real Estate. Show all posts
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Mazyck-Wraggborough and Cannonborough/Elliotborough
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.
See Charleston SC Real Estate Blog for local attractions and current Charleston events.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
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/
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.
See Charleston SC Real Estate Blog for local attractions and current Charleston events.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
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/
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 3
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.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
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/
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.
Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do.
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area.
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/
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 2
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.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do: http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/Local-News
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area: 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
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.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do: http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/Local-News
Look at Charleston SC Real Estate homes anywhere in the tri-county area: 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
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods: Part 1
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.
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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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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
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:
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
Patriots Point is history you can touch and history you can feel. Celebrate the greatest
milestones of our nation’s rich military history. Relive some of America’s finest moments aboard the USS Yorktown and honor some of our bravest heroes at the Medal of Honor Museum. Hear stories from actual World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and War on Terror veterans who fought for our freedom and brought home victory. It’s all at Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Here are some of the things to see at Patriots Point Naval Museum: the USS Yorktown, the USS Yorktown Flight Deck featuring vintage war planes, the Destroyer Laffey, the Cold War Submarine Memorial, the Submarine Clamagore, the Navy war plane F-18 flight simulator, the Medal of Honor Museum, overnight youth camping, Vietnam Naval Support Base, along with a Gift shop and Snack bar.
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is located at 40 Patriots Point Road. It is open daily 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM except for Christmas day. For additional information call 866-831-1720 or visit http://www.PatriotsPoint.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
Patriots Point is history you can touch and history you can feel. Celebrate the greatest
milestones of our nation’s rich military history. Relive some of America’s finest moments aboard the USS Yorktown and honor some of our bravest heroes at the Medal of Honor Museum. Hear stories from actual World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and War on Terror veterans who fought for our freedom and brought home victory. It’s all at Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.
Here are some of the things to see at Patriots Point Naval Museum: the USS Yorktown, the USS Yorktown Flight Deck featuring vintage war planes, the Destroyer Laffey, the Cold War Submarine Memorial, the Submarine Clamagore, the Navy war plane F-18 flight simulator, the Medal of Honor Museum, overnight youth camping, Vietnam Naval Support Base, along with a Gift shop and Snack bar.
Mount Pleasant’s Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum is located at 40 Patriots Point Road. It is open daily 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM except for Christmas day. For additional information call 866-831-1720 or visit http://www.PatriotsPoint.org
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Rosebank Farms to Host 4th Annual Johns Island Hydrangea Festival
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:
Rosebank Farms to Host 4th Annual Johns Island Hydrangea Festival
If you like hydrangeas, then you know the place to be on June 12th and 13th is at Rosebank Farms on Johns Island near the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about. Rosebank Farms is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.
This popular flower festival celebrates one of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful plants during its peak blooming season. Since last year’s festival, more than 1,200 new plants have been added to the existing 2,000 hydrangeas. Sidi Limehouse is recognized throughout the southeast as an expert grower and knowledgeable professional. He has been growing and propagating hydrangeas since his boyhood on Johns Island.
Schedule of Events
10 AM to 4:00 PM: Visitors may take a leisurely self-guided tour among the several acres of hydrangea gardens. Sidi and local horticulturists will be available to answer questions and provide advice about care, variety and location in other words, all the correct information one needs to become a successful hydrangea grower.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: You can enjoy lunch at tables set up next to the hydrangea and rose fields. Sidi’s famous whole hog BBQ, will be served with all the trimmings. Rosebank vegetables, grown for taste (not shelf-life!) will be featured with the BBQ. Cost of the lunch is $12 – advice and tours are free.
Various hydrangea cultivars such as oakleaf, mophead, lacecap and panniculata will be on display. Over 500 established hydrangeas, new and old standby varieties, will be for sale. Hydrangea fans will also enjoy the floral displays designed to show how hydrangeas can be used to decorate the home and table.
In addition to enjoying the culture of hydrangeas, guests will also be able to enjoy the Rosebank Farms rose gardens. The gardens feature more than 300 roses, plus another 80 cutting garden roses from Kordes, all selected for adaptability in the Lowcountry.
The farm also features artwork created by local artists, along with the Johns Island Museum, a 19th century freedman’s schoolhouse with local history dating back to the days when Indians inhabited Johns Island, and don’t forget the barnyard animals; they never disappoint and are always entertaining!
The farm is located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island, just before the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. For further information, call (843) 768-0508 or email@RosebankFarms.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.
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Rosebank Farms to Host 4th Annual Johns Island Hydrangea Festival
If you like hydrangeas, then you know the place to be on June 12th and 13th is at Rosebank Farms on Johns Island near the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about. Rosebank Farms is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.
This popular flower festival celebrates one of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful plants during its peak blooming season. Since last year’s festival, more than 1,200 new plants have been added to the existing 2,000 hydrangeas. Sidi Limehouse is recognized throughout the southeast as an expert grower and knowledgeable professional. He has been growing and propagating hydrangeas since his boyhood on Johns Island.
Schedule of Events
10 AM to 4:00 PM: Visitors may take a leisurely self-guided tour among the several acres of hydrangea gardens. Sidi and local horticulturists will be available to answer questions and provide advice about care, variety and location in other words, all the correct information one needs to become a successful hydrangea grower.
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM: You can enjoy lunch at tables set up next to the hydrangea and rose fields. Sidi’s famous whole hog BBQ, will be served with all the trimmings. Rosebank vegetables, grown for taste (not shelf-life!) will be featured with the BBQ. Cost of the lunch is $12 – advice and tours are free.
Various hydrangea cultivars such as oakleaf, mophead, lacecap and panniculata will be on display. Over 500 established hydrangeas, new and old standby varieties, will be for sale. Hydrangea fans will also enjoy the floral displays designed to show how hydrangeas can be used to decorate the home and table.
In addition to enjoying the culture of hydrangeas, guests will also be able to enjoy the Rosebank Farms rose gardens. The gardens feature more than 300 roses, plus another 80 cutting garden roses from Kordes, all selected for adaptability in the Lowcountry.
The farm also features artwork created by local artists, along with the Johns Island Museum, a 19th century freedman’s schoolhouse with local history dating back to the days when Indians inhabited Johns Island, and don’t forget the barnyard animals; they never disappoint and are always entertaining!
The farm is located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway on Johns Island, just before the Kiawah Island / Seabrook Island round-about just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. For further information, call (843) 768-0508 or email@RosebankFarms.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.
See Charleston SC Attractions for neat things to do:http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/Local-News
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View my entire inventory of VisualTours of Charleston SC Real Estate homes at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
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Sunday, June 6, 2010
Queen Anne’s Revenge Restaurant on Charleston’s Daniel Island
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:
Queen Anne’s Revenge Restaurant on Charleston’s Daniel Island
Lois and I ate at Queen Anne’s Revenge yesterday on Daniel Island prior to attending the Zack Brown Concert at the Family Circle Tennis Center. This was our first time at Queen Anne’s Revenge. We took advantage of the Early Bird Specials menu (4-6PM). The atmosphere was great, the food and service was better, and the pirate’s museum was unbelievable. Queen Anne’s Revenge is a must do for any “pirate lover”, or anyone who likes great steak or seafood.
Queen Anne’s Revenge was first full-service restaurant to operate on Charleston’s Daniel Island. Queen Anne’s Revenge is filled with one of the largest collections of authentic pirate artifacts in the country. Named after Blackbeard’s famous ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge is dedicated to exploring the “Golden Age of Piracy,” circa 1690-1730, through unique collections of artifacts and information regarding many of the era’s most famous pirates. Queen Anne’s Revenge provides an experience unlike any other on the South Carolina coast.
Queen Anne’s Revenge is located on Daniel Island about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston at 160 Fairchild Street, Daniel Island SC 29492. For more information call 843-216-6868 or visit http://www/qarevenge.com
The Hours:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Friday - Saturday 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM-9:00PM
Brunch: Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00PM
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated.
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Queen Anne’s Revenge Restaurant on Charleston’s Daniel Island
Lois and I ate at Queen Anne’s Revenge yesterday on Daniel Island prior to attending the Zack Brown Concert at the Family Circle Tennis Center. This was our first time at Queen Anne’s Revenge. We took advantage of the Early Bird Specials menu (4-6PM). The atmosphere was great, the food and service was better, and the pirate’s museum was unbelievable. Queen Anne’s Revenge is a must do for any “pirate lover”, or anyone who likes great steak or seafood.
Queen Anne’s Revenge was first full-service restaurant to operate on Charleston’s Daniel Island. Queen Anne’s Revenge is filled with one of the largest collections of authentic pirate artifacts in the country. Named after Blackbeard’s famous ship, Queen Anne’s Revenge is dedicated to exploring the “Golden Age of Piracy,” circa 1690-1730, through unique collections of artifacts and information regarding many of the era’s most famous pirates. Queen Anne’s Revenge provides an experience unlike any other on the South Carolina coast.
Queen Anne’s Revenge is located on Daniel Island about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston at 160 Fairchild Street, Daniel Island SC 29492. For more information call 843-216-6868 or visit http://www/qarevenge.com
The Hours:
Lunch: Monday - Saturday 11:00AM - 4:00PM
Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4:00PM - 10:00PM
Friday - Saturday 4:00PM - 11:00PM
Sunday 11:00AM-9:00PM
Brunch: Sunday 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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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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
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Event, Presented by Charleston Crafts
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:
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Event, Presented by Charleston Crafts
The 31st Annual Charleston South Carolina 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event is located in Wragg Square at the intersection of Meeting Street and Charlotte Street in downtown historic Charleston. Lois and I went to the 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event Saturday. The weather was great and the Craft show was even better. There are nearly 100 exhibitors, each with a unique craft. I highly recommend you check it out.
The Piccolo Spoleto craft event has evolved into one of the premier regional craft fairs and features two weekend events, in combination with daily demonstrations at the Charleston Crafts Gallery located at 161 Church Street in historic Charleston South Carolina.
Charleston Crafts, Inc. was began in 1989 as a pilot project of Piccolo Spoleto, local artists formed a cooperative venture to present an ongoing display of crafts to the public. In addition to featuring the work of local Charleston artists the membership endeavors to involve the public in the diverse craft arts produced here in the Lowcountry. Anyone interested in supporting the goals of Charleston Crafts is invited to join as an associate member. Contact Charleston Crafts at 161 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston South Carolina or call 843-723-2938 or visit http://www.charletoncrafts.org.
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Crafts Events Hours for the remaining days are Sunday May 30th 10-6, Saturday June 4th 10-6, Sunday June 5th 10-6, and Monday June 6th 11-5. See you at the Crafts show!
Here are links to prior 2010 USA Spoleto Festival articles:
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/20/Charlestons-2010-Piccolo-Festival-JAC-Jazz-Series
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/19/Charleston-South-Carolinas-Piccolo-Spoleto
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/18/Charleston-Spoleto-Festival-USA-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
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Charleston 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts Event, Presented by Charleston Crafts
The 31st Annual Charleston South Carolina 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event is located in Wragg Square at the intersection of Meeting Street and Charlotte Street in downtown historic Charleston. Lois and I went to the 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Crafts event Saturday. The weather was great and the Craft show was even better. There are nearly 100 exhibitors, each with a unique craft. I highly recommend you check it out.
The Piccolo Spoleto craft event has evolved into one of the premier regional craft fairs and features two weekend events, in combination with daily demonstrations at the Charleston Crafts Gallery located at 161 Church Street in historic Charleston South Carolina.
Charleston Crafts, Inc. was began in 1989 as a pilot project of Piccolo Spoleto, local artists formed a cooperative venture to present an ongoing display of crafts to the public. In addition to featuring the work of local Charleston artists the membership endeavors to involve the public in the diverse craft arts produced here in the Lowcountry. Anyone interested in supporting the goals of Charleston Crafts is invited to join as an associate member. Contact Charleston Crafts at 161 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston South Carolina or call 843-723-2938 or visit http://www.charletoncrafts.org.
Charleston 2010 Piccolo Crafts Events Hours for the remaining days are Sunday May 30th 10-6, Saturday June 4th 10-6, Sunday June 5th 10-6, and Monday June 6th 11-5. See you at the Crafts show!
Here are links to prior 2010 USA Spoleto Festival articles:
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/20/Charlestons-2010-Piccolo-Festival-JAC-Jazz-Series
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/19/Charleston-South-Carolinas-Piccolo-Spoleto
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/18/Charleston-Spoleto-Festival-USA-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
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island – One of America’s Top 10 Beaches
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:
Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island – One of America’s Top 10 Beaches
Charleston County’s Beachwalker Park is located on the western end of Kiawah Island and is about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. Tennis and golf are featured here, as well as interpretative tours of the fauna and flora of the island. This is certainly a nature-lovers coast, so visitors should pack their canoes and kayaks to paddle through the tidal inlets or walk down to St. Sam’s Inlet to see thousands of birds. The water is not clear here, but it is clean and provides for fantastic seafood for low-country cooking. Visitors can also pack their bicycles, since the sand is compact enough to ride along the 10-mile long barrier island.
Beachwalker Park (Kiawah Island, SC): Kiawah Island's Beachwalker Park is eighth on the list of Top 10 Beaches produced annually by coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as 'Dr. Beach,' director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research. Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, known throughout the United States and internationally as Dr. Beach, is regarded as the country's leading authority on beach quality and ratings. A Ph.D. coastal scientist, professor of environmental studies and Director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University and acclaimed author, Dr. Leatherman is perhaps best known for his annual America's Best Beaches Top 10 List.
Dr. Leatherman's first Top Beach list was issued in 1991. Since then, every year around Memorial Day, beachgoers and beach communities anxiously await his latest list of the ten best public recreational beaches for swimming, walking, scenery, sports, and other activities. Beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean are objectively evaluated using a rating scale that covers 50 different criteria, ranging from beach width, sand quality, water temperature and strengths of currents to human impact issues such as lifeguards, the presence of litter and undesirable noise.
The list of 2010 top ten beaches includes the same four beaches in the Southeast U.S. as last year's list, two in Florida, one in North Carolina and one in South Carolina: Cape Hatteras moved up three places, from seventh place to fourth place this year. Kiawah Island's Beachwalker Park moved up two places, from tenth to eighth place. Florida's Siesta Beach remained in second place and Cape Florida State Park dipped a few spots from eighth to tenth place.
Here list of the Top 10 Beaches in America:
1. Coopers Beach - Southampton, New York - National Winner
2. Siesta Beach - Sarasota, Florida
3. Coronado Beach - San Diego, California
4. Cape Hatteras - Outer Banks of North Carolina
5. Main Beach - East Hampton, New York
6. Kahanamoku Beach - Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
7. Coast Guard Beach - Cape Cod, Massachusetts
8. Beachwalker Park - Kiawah Island, South Carolina
9. Hamoa Beach - Maui, Hawaii
10. Cape Florida State Park - Key Biscayne, Florida
To view all of the beaches visit: http://www.drbeach.org/top10beaches.htm
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
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Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island – One of America’s Top 10 Beaches
Charleston County’s Beachwalker Park is located on the western end of Kiawah Island and is about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. Tennis and golf are featured here, as well as interpretative tours of the fauna and flora of the island. This is certainly a nature-lovers coast, so visitors should pack their canoes and kayaks to paddle through the tidal inlets or walk down to St. Sam’s Inlet to see thousands of birds. The water is not clear here, but it is clean and provides for fantastic seafood for low-country cooking. Visitors can also pack their bicycles, since the sand is compact enough to ride along the 10-mile long barrier island.
Beachwalker Park (Kiawah Island, SC): Kiawah Island's Beachwalker Park is eighth on the list of Top 10 Beaches produced annually by coastal expert Stephen P. Leatherman, also known as 'Dr. Beach,' director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research. Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, known throughout the United States and internationally as Dr. Beach, is regarded as the country's leading authority on beach quality and ratings. A Ph.D. coastal scientist, professor of environmental studies and Director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University and acclaimed author, Dr. Leatherman is perhaps best known for his annual America's Best Beaches Top 10 List.
Dr. Leatherman's first Top Beach list was issued in 1991. Since then, every year around Memorial Day, beachgoers and beach communities anxiously await his latest list of the ten best public recreational beaches for swimming, walking, scenery, sports, and other activities. Beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean are objectively evaluated using a rating scale that covers 50 different criteria, ranging from beach width, sand quality, water temperature and strengths of currents to human impact issues such as lifeguards, the presence of litter and undesirable noise.
The list of 2010 top ten beaches includes the same four beaches in the Southeast U.S. as last year's list, two in Florida, one in North Carolina and one in South Carolina: Cape Hatteras moved up three places, from seventh place to fourth place this year. Kiawah Island's Beachwalker Park moved up two places, from tenth to eighth place. Florida's Siesta Beach remained in second place and Cape Florida State Park dipped a few spots from eighth to tenth place.
Here list of the Top 10 Beaches in America:
1. Coopers Beach - Southampton, New York - National Winner
2. Siesta Beach - Sarasota, Florida
3. Coronado Beach - San Diego, California
4. Cape Hatteras - Outer Banks of North Carolina
5. Main Beach - East Hampton, New York
6. Kahanamoku Beach - Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii
7. Coast Guard Beach - Cape Cod, Massachusetts
8. Beachwalker Park - Kiawah Island, South Carolina
9. Hamoa Beach - Maui, Hawaii
10. Cape Florida State Park - Key Biscayne, Florida
To view all of the beaches visit: http://www.drbeach.org/top10beaches.htm
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
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at the Junction Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island Memorial Weekend Events
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:
Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at the Junction Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island Memorial Weekend Events
Come to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village located between Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island for a weekend of fun for the whole family. Theses events are sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island. There is no charge for these events. Hours are 6-9 PM each evening.
Friday May 28th
Kick off the Memorial Day weekend at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at Village Green and join the MEN OF DISTICTION a seven piece band which offers something for all music lovers form beach music to rhythm & blues to country. Prepare to be a part of this high energy show because THE MEN OF DISTINCTION focus on audience participation.
Saturday May 29th
Complete of your great Saturday at the beach on Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village to hear the GREAT SOCIETY BAND. This five piece band features Motown and beach favorites, along with funky soul and timeless jazz music that spans decades of American music.
Sunday May 30th
Enjoy you Sunday evening at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the village Green at Freshfields Village and listening to CONDON & COMPANY. This group has been serving up an array of tunes , from pop to rock to rhythm & blues in the Charleston area since 1958.
Freshfields Village is located just beyond the Kiawah Island – Seabrook Island round – about and is just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. If you are anywhere in the Charleston area enjoy the scenic drive down Bohicket road and have a relaxing family oriented evening at Freshfields Village at Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Check out all of the unique shops while you are here!
For addition information call 843-768-6491 or visit http://www.freshfieldsvillage.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" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at the Junction Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island Memorial Weekend Events
Come to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village located between Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island for a weekend of fun for the whole family. Theses events are sponsored by the Town of Kiawah Island. There is no charge for these events. Hours are 6-9 PM each evening.
Friday May 28th
Kick off the Memorial Day weekend at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to Kiawah’s Freshfields Village at Village Green and join the MEN OF DISTICTION a seven piece band which offers something for all music lovers form beach music to rhythm & blues to country. Prepare to be a part of this high energy show because THE MEN OF DISTINCTION focus on audience participation.
Saturday May 29th
Complete of your great Saturday at the beach on Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the Village Green at Kiawah’s Freshfields Village to hear the GREAT SOCIETY BAND. This five piece band features Motown and beach favorites, along with funky soul and timeless jazz music that spans decades of American music.
Sunday May 30th
Enjoy you Sunday evening at Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island by coming to the village Green at Freshfields Village and listening to CONDON & COMPANY. This group has been serving up an array of tunes , from pop to rock to rhythm & blues in the Charleston area since 1958.
Freshfields Village is located just beyond the Kiawah Island – Seabrook Island round – about and is just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. If you are anywhere in the Charleston area enjoy the scenic drive down Bohicket road and have a relaxing family oriented evening at Freshfields Village at Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. Check out all of the unique shops while you are here!
For addition information call 843-768-6491 or visit http://www.freshfieldsvillage.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" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com/
Monday, May 24, 2010
3 Important Home Insulation Questions
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:
3 Important Home Insulation Questions
1. How much insulation do I need? The Department of energy provided a map with recommended R-values for your area at http://energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_insulation_table
2. Which R-values have the highest R-values? An R-value chart can be found at http://www.coloradoenergy.org/procorner/stuff/r-value.htm
3. How long will it take to pay back insulation costs? The Department of Energy can help calculate payback periods at http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11360
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
3 Important Home Insulation Questions
1. How much insulation do I need? The Department of energy provided a map with recommended R-values for your area at http://energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_insulation_table
2. Which R-values have the highest R-values? An R-value chart can be found at http://www.coloradoenergy.org/procorner/stuff/r-value.htm
3. How long will it take to pay back insulation costs? The Department of Energy can help calculate payback periods at http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11360
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
Sunday, May 23, 2010
The Charleston Museum’s Heyward - Washington House
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:
The Charleston Museum’s Heyward - Washington House
The National Historic Landmark Heyward – Washington House built in 1772 and is one of two National Historic Landmark Homes operated by the Charleston Museum. The other one is The Joseph Manigault House was built in 1803.
The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Heyward – Washington Home also known as “Charleston’s Revolutionary War House” is a Georgian style double house that belonged to the Revolutionary War patriot and signer or the Declaration of Independence Thomas Howard Jr. George Washington stayed there during his southern tour of 1791. You will see a magnificent collection of Charleston made furniture including the priceless Holmes Bookcase, considered to be the finest example of American made furniture. Outbuildings include the fully equipped circa 1740’s kitchen building. The exquisite formal garden features plans familiar to Charleston in the late 18th century.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org
See additional information about the Charleston Museum previously posted on my blog:
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/21/The-Charleston-Museum
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/22/The-Charleston-Museums-Joseph-Manigault-House
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
The Charleston Museum’s Heyward - Washington House
The National Historic Landmark Heyward – Washington House built in 1772 and is one of two National Historic Landmark Homes operated by the Charleston Museum. The other one is The Joseph Manigault House was built in 1803.
The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Heyward – Washington Home also known as “Charleston’s Revolutionary War House” is a Georgian style double house that belonged to the Revolutionary War patriot and signer or the Declaration of Independence Thomas Howard Jr. George Washington stayed there during his southern tour of 1791. You will see a magnificent collection of Charleston made furniture including the priceless Holmes Bookcase, considered to be the finest example of American made furniture. Outbuildings include the fully equipped circa 1740’s kitchen building. The exquisite formal garden features plans familiar to Charleston in the late 18th century.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org
See additional information about the Charleston Museum previously posted on my blog:
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/21/The-Charleston-Museum
http://www.carolinajoe.com/blog/index.cfm/2010/5/22/The-Charleston-Museums-Joseph-Manigault-House
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
Saturday, May 22, 2010
The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House
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 real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House
The National Historic Landmark Joseph Manigault House was built in 1803 and is one of two National Historic Landmark Homes operated by the Charleston Museum. The other one is The Heyward – Washington House built in 1772.
The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Joseph Manigault House, also know as “Charleston’s Huguenot House”, was designed by Gabriel Manigault for his brother Joseph. This three story suburban villa is a premier example of Federal, or Adam Style, architecture. The house reveals the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice planting family of French – Huguenot descent and the African American slaves who lived there. The interior boasts of American, English, and French furnishings, while a charming Gate Temple is the focus of a period garden.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/
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/
The Charleston Museum’s Joseph Manigault House
The National Historic Landmark Joseph Manigault House was built in 1803 and is one of two National Historic Landmark Homes operated by the Charleston Museum. The other one is The Heyward – Washington House built in 1772.
The Joseph Manigault House is located at 350 Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston. The Heyward – Washington House is located at 87 Church Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The Joseph Manigault House, also know as “Charleston’s Huguenot House”, was designed by Gabriel Manigault for his brother Joseph. This three story suburban villa is a premier example of Federal, or Adam Style, architecture. The house reveals the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice planting family of French – Huguenot descent and the African American slaves who lived there. The interior boasts of American, English, and French furnishings, while a charming Gate Temple is the focus of a period garden.
The Museum is open daily Monday – Saturday 9 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.The homes are open Monday – Saturday 10 to 5 and Sunday 1 to 5.Call 843-722-2996 for additional information, or visit http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/
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/
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Charleston South Carolina’s Piccolo Spoleto
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 real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston South Carolina’s Piccolo Spoleto
Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto, to official outreach companion to Charleston’s Spoleto Festival USA, partners with its parent festival each spring to host an exuberant 17 day celebration of the arts from May 28th to June 13th. With its mission to provide access to the festival experience for everyone, Piccolo Spoleto features hundreds of free and modestly priced events.
To purchase tickets to Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto or for complete program information visit http://www.piccolspoleto.com or call 843-724-7305.
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 South Carolina’s Piccolo Spoleto
Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto, to official outreach companion to Charleston’s Spoleto Festival USA, partners with its parent festival each spring to host an exuberant 17 day celebration of the arts from May 28th to June 13th. With its mission to provide access to the festival experience for everyone, Piccolo Spoleto features hundreds of free and modestly priced events.
To purchase tickets to Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto or for complete program information visit http://www.piccolspoleto.com or call 843-724-7305.
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
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Charleston Spoleto Festival USA 2010
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 real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Charleston Spoleto Festival USA 2010
The Charleston Spoleto Festival USA 2010 will run from May 28th to June 13th. Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the world's major performing arts festivals.
It was founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti, who sought to establish a counterpart to the Festival dei Due Mondi (the Festival of Two Worlds) in Spoleto, Italy. The annual 17-day event showcases both established and emerging artists in more than 120 performances of opera, dance, theater, classical music, and jazz.
When Italian organizers planned an American festival, they searched for a city that would offer the charm of Spoleto, Italy, and also its wealth of theaters, churches, and other performance spaces. Charleston was selected as the ideal location. Historic Charleston provided a perfect fit: intimate enough that the Festival would captivate the entire city, yet cosmopolitan enough to provide an enthusiastic audience and robust infrastructure.
To see the schedule of daily events, or order tickets visit http://www.spoletousa.org . You may also order tickets by phone, 843-579-3100 or in person at the Spoleto Festival USA Box Office located in the Gillard Auditorium at 77 Calhoun Street, Charleston SC.
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 Spoleto Festival USA 2010
The Charleston Spoleto Festival USA 2010 will run from May 28th to June 13th. Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the world's major performing arts festivals.
It was founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti, who sought to establish a counterpart to the Festival dei Due Mondi (the Festival of Two Worlds) in Spoleto, Italy. The annual 17-day event showcases both established and emerging artists in more than 120 performances of opera, dance, theater, classical music, and jazz.
When Italian organizers planned an American festival, they searched for a city that would offer the charm of Spoleto, Italy, and also its wealth of theaters, churches, and other performance spaces. Charleston was selected as the ideal location. Historic Charleston provided a perfect fit: intimate enough that the Festival would captivate the entire city, yet cosmopolitan enough to provide an enthusiastic audience and robust infrastructure.
To see the schedule of daily events, or order tickets visit http://www.spoletousa.org . You may also order tickets by phone, 843-579-3100 or in person at the Spoleto Festival USA Box Office located in the Gillard Auditorium at 77 Calhoun Street, Charleston SC.
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
Sunday, May 16, 2010
What Do You Want and Need in a Home?
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 real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
What Do You Want and Need in a Home?
Finding a new home can be exciting. But deciding what you want and need, and can afford can be quite challenging. Making these decisions begins with setting priorities among many different preferences. Most homebuyers invariably face trade-offs.
Here are many of the considerations you will face:
1. Basic Home Features
1. Do you prefer a single family detached home, townhome, or a condominium?
2. How many bedrooms?
3. How many bathrooms?
4. Preferences regarding kitchen, ding room, family room, etc., and overall floor plan.
5. High priority home features.
6. Any special rooms that may be needed.
7. Amount of available storage.
8. Parking needs
2. Other home Preferences
1. Style of home
2. Age of home
3. Energy efficiency or green features
3. Location
1. Is the neighborhood comfortable?
2. Is this an acceptable commuting distance?
3. Proximity to desirable features such as community center, shopping, dining, hospitals, etc.
4. Is this an acceptable school district?
4. Lot Characteristics
1. Is size and shape acceptable?
2. Is the view acceptable?
3. Is the landscaping and cub appeal acceptable?
4. Is the home’s orientation acceptable?
5. Proximity to neighbors
6. Functional for you pets?
5. Related costs
1. Are homeowner association fees or regime fees acceptable?
2. Are the necessary homeowners insurances (hazard, wind and hale, and flood) acceptable?
3. Property taxes
4. How much are you prepared to invest beyond the purchase price if you can’t find exactly what you want?
6. Resale
1. How long do plan on living in this home?
2. How will this impact the type of home you will buy?
3. Will this impact the location you select?
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/
What Do You Want and Need in a Home?
Finding a new home can be exciting. But deciding what you want and need, and can afford can be quite challenging. Making these decisions begins with setting priorities among many different preferences. Most homebuyers invariably face trade-offs.
Here are many of the considerations you will face:
1. Basic Home Features
1. Do you prefer a single family detached home, townhome, or a condominium?
2. How many bedrooms?
3. How many bathrooms?
4. Preferences regarding kitchen, ding room, family room, etc., and overall floor plan.
5. High priority home features.
6. Any special rooms that may be needed.
7. Amount of available storage.
8. Parking needs
2. Other home Preferences
1. Style of home
2. Age of home
3. Energy efficiency or green features
3. Location
1. Is the neighborhood comfortable?
2. Is this an acceptable commuting distance?
3. Proximity to desirable features such as community center, shopping, dining, hospitals, etc.
4. Is this an acceptable school district?
4. Lot Characteristics
1. Is size and shape acceptable?
2. Is the view acceptable?
3. Is the landscaping and cub appeal acceptable?
4. Is the home’s orientation acceptable?
5. Proximity to neighbors
6. Functional for you pets?
5. Related costs
1. Are homeowner association fees or regime fees acceptable?
2. Are the necessary homeowners insurances (hazard, wind and hale, and flood) acceptable?
3. Property taxes
4. How much are you prepared to invest beyond the purchase price if you can’t find exactly what you want?
6. Resale
1. How long do plan on living in this home?
2. How will this impact the type of home you will buy?
3. Will this impact the location you select?
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/
Friday, May 14, 2010
4 Fundamentals of Selling a Home Today
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 real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
4 Fundamentals of Selling a Home Today
Here are four things sellers should understand about today’s market to make their homes as saleable as possible:
1. Real estate pricing is very local: "When you're looking at comparables, you have to see what's sold in the past three months. Look at your competition and what's under agreement," advises Colette Casey-Brenner, sales manager at Coldwell Banker Arlington, Mass.
2. Get property pictures online: Stage the property, then take pictures and video. Better yet, hire a professional photographer to do the job.
3. Disclosure is key: Tell potential buyers what’s wrong before they figure it out. That eliminates last-minute re-negotiations and cold feet.
4. Clean, clean, super-clean: A clean and clutter-free property makes potential buyers likely to pay more, says David Kelman, an associate with RE/MAX Landmark in Milton, Mass.
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
Source: Boston Globe (04/29/2010)
4 Fundamentals of Selling a Home Today
Here are four things sellers should understand about today’s market to make their homes as saleable as possible:
1. Real estate pricing is very local: "When you're looking at comparables, you have to see what's sold in the past three months. Look at your competition and what's under agreement," advises Colette Casey-Brenner, sales manager at Coldwell Banker Arlington, Mass.
2. Get property pictures online: Stage the property, then take pictures and video. Better yet, hire a professional photographer to do the job.
3. Disclosure is key: Tell potential buyers what’s wrong before they figure it out. That eliminates last-minute re-negotiations and cold feet.
4. Clean, clean, super-clean: A clean and clutter-free property makes potential buyers likely to pay more, says David Kelman, an associate with RE/MAX Landmark in Milton, Mass.
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
Source: Boston Globe (04/29/2010)
Monday, May 10, 2010
2010 Home Trends
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 real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
2010 Home Trends
Today’s New Construction Homes
Housing starts began declining in 2006 and have yet to show a significant rebound. New construction homes are definitely smaller. Consider these facts: the average size of a single family house was flat in 2008 and down in 2009, homes with at least 3 bedrooms were down in 2009 for the first time since 1992, homes with for or more bedrooms have been falling since 2007, and homes with two stories peaked in 2006 and have been in a downward trend since.
Homebuyer’s are still interested in the “WOW” factor, but there are different ways to get it.
Here are the 10 most likely features the builders will include in 2010:
1. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
2. Laundry room
3. Insulated front door
4. Great room
5. Low-e Windows
6. Linen Closet
7. Programmable thermostat
8. Energy efficient appliances and lighting
9. Separate shower and tub in master bedroom
10. 9 foot ceilings or higher on first floor
Which features are most likely to not be built include an outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, sunroom, butler’s pantry, and a media room.
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
2010 Home Trends
Today’s New Construction Homes
Housing starts began declining in 2006 and have yet to show a significant rebound. New construction homes are definitely smaller. Consider these facts: the average size of a single family house was flat in 2008 and down in 2009, homes with at least 3 bedrooms were down in 2009 for the first time since 1992, homes with for or more bedrooms have been falling since 2007, and homes with two stories peaked in 2006 and have been in a downward trend since.
Homebuyer’s are still interested in the “WOW” factor, but there are different ways to get it.
Here are the 10 most likely features the builders will include in 2010:
1. Walk-in closet in master bedroom
2. Laundry room
3. Insulated front door
4. Great room
5. Low-e Windows
6. Linen Closet
7. Programmable thermostat
8. Energy efficient appliances and lighting
9. Separate shower and tub in master bedroom
10. 9 foot ceilings or higher on first floor
Which features are most likely to not be built include an outdoor kitchen, outdoor fireplace, sunroom, butler’s pantry, and a media room.
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
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Create a Home Emergency Preparedness Kit
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 real estate needs in Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester counties. Today’s article is titled:
Create a Home Emergency Preparedness Kit
Having a plan for an emergency and creating a preparedness kit that's tailored to your needs could be the key to your family's safety if disaster strikes.
Preparing an emergency kit you hope never to use may seem like a waste of time and money. But when disasters happen that are beyond your control, you can take charge of how you respond. "What became clear in Hurricane Katrina is that in big events, the government isn't going to come to your aid right away. You have to be prepared to take care of yourself," says Rick Bissell, PhD, a professor of emergency health services at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. According to a 2008 FEMA survey, more than half of all U.S. households have some sort of disaster preparation in place. If yours isn't one of them, here's what you need to do.
First, make sure important papers are in order
If a flood destroys your home, you could spend weeks or even months just trying to re-create the essential documents you'll need to get back on track. That's why it's critical to have backups of important papers, including the deed to your house, proof of insurance, medical records, passports, social security cards, and a list of personal contacts. Keep one copy at home in a portable case and another offsite in a safe place. And while you're at it, use the opportunity to check whether your insurance (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/homeowners-insurance-time-for-an-annual-check-up/) is up to date. "People often don't know what their homeowners' insurance policy covers, and most don't cover flooding," points out Bissell. Find out what hazards your area faces, and make sure you're protected against them.Tailor a preparedness kit to your personal needs
Humanitarian organizations and government aid agencies offer guidelines (http://www.READY.GOV) for creating an emergency preparedness kit. But along with the basics like food and water, it's important to have what you need for your particular situation. You may not need extra blankets in southern California, but you do need escape ladders in case of wildfire. And you'll want extra blankets to survive a winter power outage in Maine.
Think about what you need for the safety of your house, too. Knowing where to find the main electrical and water shutoffs-and having the right wrench to turn them-can make the difference between a house that weathers the storm and one that experiences catastrophic flooding or fire.
A basic emergency preparedness kit
FEMA (http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/supplykit.shtm) recommends you keep a "grab and go" bag with these items in case you need to evacuate:
1. Water: One gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation; double if you live in a very hot climate, have young kids, or are nursing. Bottled water is best, but you can also store tap water in food-grade containers or two-liter soda bottles that have been sanitized. Factor in your pet's water needs, too.
2. Food: At least a three-day supply of non-perishable’s and a can opener. Pack protein, fruit, and vegetables, but make sure they're in a form you actually like-it's bad enough not to have access to fresh food without also having to subsist on nothing but canned tuna. Include treats like cereal bars, trail mix, and Tootsie Rolls. Store food in pest-proof plastic or metal tubs and keep it in a cool, dry place.
3. Flashlights and extra batteries: "Candles are not recommended because there are many house fires caused by candles left unattended," says David Riedman, a public affairs officer with FEMA.
4. First-aid supplies: Two pairs of sterile gloves, adhesive bandages and sterile dressings, soap or other cleanser, antibiotic towelettes and ointment, burn ointment, eye wash, thermometer, scissors, tweezers, petroleum jelly, aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever, and stomach analgesics such as Tums, Pepto-Bismol, and a laxative. (All those Tootsie Rolls can be hard to digest.)
5. Sanitation and hygiene supplies: Moist towelettes, paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, and plastic ties. You might also want travel-size shampoo, toothpaste/toothbrush, and deodorant.
6. Radio or TV: Keep a portable, battery- or crank-operated radio or television and extra batteries to remain connected in case the power goes out, as well as an extra cell phone charger.
You can buy a good emergency radio online from the Red Cross (http://WWW.REDCROSSSTORE.ORG).
7. Plastic sheeting, duct tape, and dust masks: In case you need to seal your home or shelter from airborne contaminants.
8. Extra items: A whistle to signal for help, a favorite toy or other comfort items for kids.
9. Cash
Update your kit as your needs change, and replace food and water approaching its expiration date. You might pick a specific time each year to check, such as before hurricane season in the south or after Thanksgiving if you live in the north. Wendy Paris is a New York-based writer whose work has appeared in This Old House magazine and other publications. She keeps chocolate chips on hand in case of emergency.
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 homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Article from HouseLogic.com
Create a Home Emergency Preparedness Kit
Having a plan for an emergency and creating a preparedness kit that's tailored to your needs could be the key to your family's safety if disaster strikes.
Preparing an emergency kit you hope never to use may seem like a waste of time and money. But when disasters happen that are beyond your control, you can take charge of how you respond. "What became clear in Hurricane Katrina is that in big events, the government isn't going to come to your aid right away. You have to be prepared to take care of yourself," says Rick Bissell, PhD, a professor of emergency health services at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. According to a 2008 FEMA survey, more than half of all U.S. households have some sort of disaster preparation in place. If yours isn't one of them, here's what you need to do.
First, make sure important papers are in order
If a flood destroys your home, you could spend weeks or even months just trying to re-create the essential documents you'll need to get back on track. That's why it's critical to have backups of important papers, including the deed to your house, proof of insurance, medical records, passports, social security cards, and a list of personal contacts. Keep one copy at home in a portable case and another offsite in a safe place. And while you're at it, use the opportunity to check whether your insurance (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/homeowners-insurance-time-for-an-annual-check-up/) is up to date. "People often don't know what their homeowners' insurance policy covers, and most don't cover flooding," points out Bissell. Find out what hazards your area faces, and make sure you're protected against them.Tailor a preparedness kit to your personal needs
Humanitarian organizations and government aid agencies offer guidelines (http://www.READY.GOV) for creating an emergency preparedness kit. But along with the basics like food and water, it's important to have what you need for your particular situation. You may not need extra blankets in southern California, but you do need escape ladders in case of wildfire. And you'll want extra blankets to survive a winter power outage in Maine.
Think about what you need for the safety of your house, too. Knowing where to find the main electrical and water shutoffs-and having the right wrench to turn them-can make the difference between a house that weathers the storm and one that experiences catastrophic flooding or fire.
A basic emergency preparedness kit
FEMA (http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/supplykit.shtm) recommends you keep a "grab and go" bag with these items in case you need to evacuate:
1. Water: One gallon per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation; double if you live in a very hot climate, have young kids, or are nursing. Bottled water is best, but you can also store tap water in food-grade containers or two-liter soda bottles that have been sanitized. Factor in your pet's water needs, too.
2. Food: At least a three-day supply of non-perishable’s and a can opener. Pack protein, fruit, and vegetables, but make sure they're in a form you actually like-it's bad enough not to have access to fresh food without also having to subsist on nothing but canned tuna. Include treats like cereal bars, trail mix, and Tootsie Rolls. Store food in pest-proof plastic or metal tubs and keep it in a cool, dry place.
3. Flashlights and extra batteries: "Candles are not recommended because there are many house fires caused by candles left unattended," says David Riedman, a public affairs officer with FEMA.
4. First-aid supplies: Two pairs of sterile gloves, adhesive bandages and sterile dressings, soap or other cleanser, antibiotic towelettes and ointment, burn ointment, eye wash, thermometer, scissors, tweezers, petroleum jelly, aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever, and stomach analgesics such as Tums, Pepto-Bismol, and a laxative. (All those Tootsie Rolls can be hard to digest.)
5. Sanitation and hygiene supplies: Moist towelettes, paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, and plastic ties. You might also want travel-size shampoo, toothpaste/toothbrush, and deodorant.
6. Radio or TV: Keep a portable, battery- or crank-operated radio or television and extra batteries to remain connected in case the power goes out, as well as an extra cell phone charger.
You can buy a good emergency radio online from the Red Cross (http://WWW.REDCROSSSTORE.ORG).
7. Plastic sheeting, duct tape, and dust masks: In case you need to seal your home or shelter from airborne contaminants.
8. Extra items: A whistle to signal for help, a favorite toy or other comfort items for kids.
9. Cash
Update your kit as your needs change, and replace food and water approaching its expiration date. You might pick a specific time each year to check, such as before hurricane season in the south or after Thanksgiving if you live in the north. Wendy Paris is a New York-based writer whose work has appeared in This Old House magazine and other publications. She keeps chocolate chips on hand in case of emergency.
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 homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.carolinajoe.com/mls/
View my entire inventory of VisualTours at http://www.visualtour.com/inventory.asp?U=182210
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.carolinajoe.com
Article from HouseLogic.com
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