Charleston Continues to Rank High in Readers’ Polls

Charleston won the number 2 spot among US cities in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards.  The rankings consider the best in travel, including cities, hotels and airlines. Charleston ranked first in friendliness.
Also, Travel + Leisure magazine readers ranked Charleston the top destination in the US for bed-and-breakfasts, the top spot to spend Thanksgiving and among [...]

Honor Marks at The Real Estate Studio

One of my favorite things about working at The Real Estate Studio is that it really is a beautiful place to spend the day.  Besides the fact that it’s open and bright with clean, modern décor, the exposed brick walls offer the perfect backdrop for an ever-changing array of local art.  Every six weeks or [...]

Follypalooza!!

This Saturday, October 24 is the 2nd Annual Follypalooza from 12p-7p.  As you may have guessed, it is a music event that will feature many fantastic bands all throughout the day and into the evening.  A portion of Center Street will be blocked off for the event, which will feature Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, [...]

Short Sale…no thanks. Just show me a motivated seller.

Everybody wants a deal, and now is the time.  Don’t believe it’s the time to buy Real Estate yet?  I disagree.
I must admit as a Realtor I may sound somewhat biased, but I practice what I preach.  I’m a Buyer myself.  I’ve purchased 3 homes myself in the last 2 years and tried for a [...]

Golf Course Living in Charleston, SC

Nothing could be finer…
I have lived near golf courses in Atlanta, GA and Morristown, NJ. Living near a course has the advantage of being able to get to the course in a short time and not having to worry about an errant golf ball in your yard. I have lived in golf course communities at [...]

The Old South

Charleston is steeped in history, but has evolved and changed over time into an eclectic mix of the old and the new.  We are thoroughly modern in many ways, but we are still blatantly nostalgic when it comes to certain things.  We still prefer carriages to cars when it comes to a ride by the [...]

Charleston Covered by the Denver Post

Here’s a great article about Charleston from The Denver Post.  I think the author did a great job of capturing the magic of Charleston in this brief review, don’t you?
“Charleston, S.C., remains one of the most charming cities in America, despite its complex, even corrosive past. Haunted by history, with roots running as deep as [...]

“SURF’S UP” Folly Beach

With Hurricane Bill steadily approaching and forecasted to run east of Bermuda, Folly Should be receiving some truly epic swell this weekend so pack up the kids, grab the boards and head on down to the beach . Waves should be maxing out and overhead on Saturday afternoon so wax up and get ready for [...]

Dunes Properties is now a member of Lowcountry Local First. We are 10% shifting!

We at Dunes Properties and The Real Estate Studio are honored to become a part of Lowcountry Local First, a community alliance that educates the public on the importance of supporting the local economy, and encourages businesses and consumers to be environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. Lowcountry Local First created the 10% Shift campaign which [...]

Did you know Charleston has the only tea plantation in America?

Yes we do! Out in the wilds of Wadmalaw Island, 20 minutes from Downtown Charleston, we’ve got our very own tea plantation, home of American Classic Tea. The Plantation grounds include 127 acres of camellia sinensis tea plants and an operating tea factory. So check out the video below for a [...]