Local Information

Over the past few weeks, we’ve created 14 videos on some of the best areas, neighborhoods, and beaches in Charleston. You’ll see 2 examples below of our most recent. We’ve incorporated these throughout our website on the city and neighborhood pages to help give you a better idea of amenities, schools, history, and entertainment for these areas.

You can also visit our YouTube page to view all of our videos:

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We’ll be adding more in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre

The Towne Centre has a central location in Mt. Pleasant - it's just off Hwy 17, right at the Isle of Palms Connector. It's the main shopping center in Mt. Pleasant, so you'll find a ton of restaurants and shops including Barnes and Noble, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Belk. Its Regal Cinema (pictured left) has 16 individual movie theaters with stadium seating. Because of the wide range of entertainment options at Towne Centre, this is a perfect place to bring the whole family. It appeals to all ages, and there's something for everyone! www.mtpleasanttownecentre.com/

Shopping on King Street

Historic King Street in downtown Charleston is the most popular place to shop in all of Charleston. King Street offers home

This year, March will see 3 of Charleston’s big annual festivals. The soonest will be the Charleston Wine + Food Festival taking place March 6 through 9. Tickets tend to sell out quickly so we wanted to go ahead and let you know the dates in case you’ll be in town. The festival features chefs, authors, food personalities, farmers, and other culinary experts in a wide range of events from tastings to cooking demonstrations. (And if you’d like to pair home showings with your food events, just let us know! We’re happy to answer questions about a home, schedule an appointment to see your favorites, or get more info on a particular listing!)

If you’ll be in town March 20 through April 19, the 67th annual Festival of Houses and Gardens will have plenty of

Charleston, SC is known having a rich history, fine culinary scene, unique architecture styles, and some of the best beaches in South Carolina. Charleston’s arts scene certainly also tops this list, so I’ve also included some of the best venues and performing arts groups below in case you want to check them out!

Dock Street Theatre

When it opened its doors in 1736, the Dock Street Theatre was the first building in the United States dedicated solely to theatrical performances. It is home to the Charleston Stage Company, which is the largest professional theatre company in the state. Since Dock Street is the most most popular theater in Charleston, it hosts many of the Spoleto Festival events. Dock Street recently underwent a $19 million renovation

What are the best tours in Charleston South Carolina? Whether you’re entertaining guests or looking for a new perspective on the city, these 3 options are definitely worth checking out:

Charleston Carriage Tours: Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of historic downtown Charleston. The tours highlight the most famous monuments, public buildings, and historic homes of downtown Charleston, reflecting more than 300 years of history. Most tours start from Anson Street, which is right off the Market in Downtown Charleston. Also because carriages are given different routes within the city, no 2 tours are exactly the same. We've taken several of these and have learned new things each time!

Charleston Ghost Tours: If you're looking for an alternative venture,

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) starts this Friday, February 14th and runs until Sunday. Since its debut in 1983, it’s grown to an attendance of 40,000 people and has become one of Charleston’s favorite annual festivals. SEWE celebrates wildlife through raising preservation funds, honoring nature experts, educating both children and adults on the need to protect our environment, and sharing artwork that helps us appreciate the outdoors. This year’s guests include conservationist Jack Hanna, Chef Nathan Thurston, and members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Events range from children’s puppet shows to fine art exhibits/auctions to birds of prey flight demos to sporting dog competitions. You can see the full event schedule and purchase

Now that Charleston has resumed its usual 60 degree weather for this time of year, I wanted to include some info about our local parks. Our area has a fantastic Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission which offers some of the best parks in South Carolina.

There are 8 county parks located throughout the Charleston area - James Island, Folly Beach, Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Kiawah, Johns Island, North Charleston, and Ravenel. Total, these parks offer several thousand acres of preserved woodlands, wetlands, and coast line. You'll find over 10 miles of walking trails, plenty of green spaces and intramural fields, kids' playgrounds, beach accesses, picnic areas, dog parks, and camping sites.

You’ll also find special amenities. For example,

The mild weather year round in Charleston, SC is a common reason we hear for why home buyers choose to relocate to our city. In this blog, we’ve included some entertainment options to get outdoors this January.

Lowcountry Oyster Festival

This annual tradition is the largest oyster festival in the world, with approximately 80,000 pounds of oysters expected for shucking at this year’s event! On Sunday, January 26, Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant will feature contests, live music, a children’s area, and food trucks (with local non-oyster options).

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

This historic site features the cottage and 28-acre farm of a Founding Father. Visitors can watch a 20 minute film, view exhibits, and walk on trails at

Due to the popularity of last week’s blog, we’ve included below more homes in Charleston that are open to the public for tours. In a city known for its historic homes, architecture, and gardens, there’s no shortage of sites to see!

Aiken-Rhett House

This home looks much like it did when it was built over 150 years ago. Instead of being restored, it has been preserved - most of the features, such as wallpaper and decor, have been untouched since around the time the home was built. It housed a former governor of South Carolina (William Aiken, Jr.), though he was not the original owner - he inherited the property. Located at 48 Elizabeth Street (where it intersects with Judith Street) in Downtown Charleston.

As real estate agents, we love working in an area like Charleston, SC that’s known for its architecture and homes. You’ll find quite a few historic homes in Downtown Charleston open to the public, but these 3 tend to be the most popular to tour:

Edmondston-Alston House

Built in 1825, this mansion is a great example of the Greek Revival style homes that are popular in downtown Charleston. And, since it's located on the Battery, it has great views of the Charleston Harbor. This is one of the few homes on the Battery that is open to the public. Located at 21 East Battery. www.edmondstonalston.com/

Joseph Manigault House

Also called Charleston's Huguenot House, this is a good example of Federal architecture. The original owner, Joseph