All Blog Entries by Lee and Katherine Keadle

Many home buyers ask us to recommend homes and neighborhoods that will keep them within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. West Ashley can be a great fit for these home buyers because – if you know where to look – it offers a convenient lifestyle for those wanting walkability. A few of these convenient neighborhoods in West Ashley are located near the revitalized Avondale district, the Coburg shopping center, and the South Windermere shopping center.

West Ashley’s Avondale commercial section has recently been renovated into a trendy district that has even started an Avondale Restaurant Week. Five area restaurants came together to put on this event that took place in February. Restaurant Week was organized by the Triangle

Celebrate spring with your family by attending one of the many Easter events held in Charleston, South Carolina:

• Easter EGGstravaganza: Saturday, March 30, 11 AM to 1 PM. Participate in the city's largest egg hunt. There will also be pony rides, a climbing wall, games, prizes, music, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. The age range for this free event is 12 and under. Located at Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Blvd in Downtown Charleston.
• Middleton Place Easter EGGstravaganza: Saturday, March 30 at 10:30 AM. Hunt for eggs in the plantation gardens, then take the kids to the Stableyards to be dyed. Children can also play colonial games, participate in the Egg Roll and Egg Toss, hear classic stories, and make Easter crafts. $25/adult, $15/student,

Sweetgrass Village is one DR Horton Homes’ newest neighborhoods in the Charleston real estate market. It is located in Mount Pleasant, just north of the Isle of Palms connector on Six Mile Road between Highway 17 and Rifle Range Road. It takes about 2 minutes to drive to the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre and The Shoppes at Seaside Farms, and it takes only 5 minutes to get to Isle of Palms beach or Sullivan’s Island beach. Downtown Charleston is just a short 20 minute commute, and if you get onto the new Hungryneck Boulevard, you could be on Interstate 526 in just 5 minutes. Also, a new Harris Teeter grocery store is on Six Mile Road for the convenience of Sweetgrass Village residents.

DR Horton has been building homes across the nation on a large scale

Charleston, SC has a range of things to offer young professionals – from outdoor activities to shopping, movie theaters, nightlife, and some of the best restaurants in the country. Although many of these entertainment options are in Downtown Charleston, the real estate is generally too expensive for young professionals and first time home buyers. The nearest suburbs of Charleston (James Island, Mt. Pleasant, and West Ashley) offer more affordable homes without sacrificing a great location.

James Island’s laid back atmosphere and local eateries make it a prominent suburb to live. And, its prime location makes it easy to commute to Downtown Charleston (10 minutes or less, usually) for work or entertainment. Folly Beach is also just a 10 minute drive

Charleston, SC is one of the most family friendly places to live in the southeast. There are plenty of fun indoor and outdoor activities and recreation options for families year round. Parks, beaches, plantations, restaurants, shops, annual festivals, and water sports are just a few of the many exciting things Charleston has to offer. Charleston has something for everyone’s interests and lifestyle, which is why over 120,000 people call Charleston home. Whether you choose Mount Pleasant, James Island, or West Ashley, you will find a warm welcome in every community in our city.

Mount Pleasant is a suburb just across the Aurthur Ravenel Bridge from downtown Charleston. There are currently about 40,000 people who reside here. Mount Pleasant has many

Charleston, SC is one of the country’s best places to retire for a multitude of reasons. The taxes are some the lowest in the nation, the weather is gorgeous year round, the city is full of history, the restaurants are amazing, and there are more than enough activities to keep up an active retired lifestyle. AARP has named Charleston as one of the top places to retire in the country. Also, Forbes magazine has written that Charleston has the lowest tax bite of all, a general low cost of living, and plenty of physicians. Other recent rankings for Charleston include Most Mannerly City, Most Livable Cities, America’s Friendliest Cities, and Best Shopping Districts.

The population of Charleston is about $120,000, and the median home price is $199,300.

Most areas within the Charleston real estate market have undergone significant changes over the past month. In the most popular areas, we’re now commonly seeing listings get multiple offers within just a few days of coming onto the market. The inventory of homes for sale has been slowly diminishing over the past year, but only recently has the number of MLS listings reached the 4,000 mark. Some areas are seeing less than a 2 months’ supply of homes, which shows a strong sellers’ market.

If your time frame is more than 2 months, know that most of the homes we’re sending you will not be available when it comes time for you to purchase. However, these homes can certainly help you to keep an eye on the Charleston real estate market, learn what you can

When searching for the perfect place to make a home, many buyers want to know where the best schools in Charleston are located. Whether you have children or work as a teacher/staff member – or whether you simply want the quality of schools to help with future resale value of your home – know that Charleston has wonderful public and private schools throughout. Two great areas to start your search will be Mount Pleasant and James Island. According to SchoolDigger.com, here is how the Mount Pleasant and James Island area schools ranked in 2012:

Mount Pleasant real estate: This community has many master planned neighborhoods which include amenities such as pools, walking trails, tennis, golf, play parks, grocery stores, shops, and even schools inside the

Just across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston is one of Charleston’s most popular suburbs, West Ashley. There is a shopping mall, large retail stores, a movie theater, many delicious local and chain restaurants, and a Costco wholesale store. Bolton’s Landing is located off Bees Ferry Road at the end of Glenn McConnell Parkway in West Ashley. It is about 25 minutes to downtown and about 40 minutes to Folly Beach. Very close to the neighborhood is a Publix grocery store, a super Walmart, and Bees Landing Recreation Complex.

Bolton's Landing in West Ashley is a beautiful new neighborhood being built by Beazer Homes, one of the nation’s best large scale builders. The design for Bolton’s Landing was inspired by the traditional streets of downtown

Here are a few places to get out of the cold with a friend. Charleston, SC has an array of professional theatrical productions for you to choose from:

• Boeing-Boeing: March 8, 9, 13-16, 20-23 at 7:30 PM. Also March 10, 17, 24 at 3 PM. It's the swinging 1960s and in Paris, an American playboy is juggling love affairs with three stewardesses – one from TWA, one from Lufthansa, and one from Air France. When all three unexpectedly turn up at his apartment on the same night, the comic fireworks begin. $22.50-$53.50, Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street in Downtown Charleston
• You're the One That I Want!: March 7 at 7 PM; March 8, 2 at 7 PM; March 9 at 2 PM. This 1950s rock and roll revue features favorite songs from the era. $34/adult, $31/seniors and