Jim & Maria's Blog

Last weekend we attended a family reunion, and we always have a meeting of sorts after everyone has enjoyed lunch.  During this particular meeting we were told that there was a meaning for each fold of the United States Flag.  Jim spent some time in the Marine Corps and had never heard that, so I...

One of the things that Charleston is known for is being so very close to the beach. And so the most common question that we hear, especially this time of year, is: "Where's the beach from here?" The heart of Charleston is Downtown Charleston.  It is a peninsula surrounded by water, but it has no ...

This is the first I've heard of the proposed new limit, but would it be a good or bad thing? It could potentially be available for everyone -- not just those who are first-time buyers.  That would be a wonderful thing and could be much more useful than the current credit.  But would it solve the ...

Really cool new networking site for everything sports.  Yesterday was a big day for me, after 8 months of planning and product development work finally launched my new startup, Timu.  Timu gave me a chance to apply many of the lessons learned with designing and building ActiveRain to another mark...

What a wonderful accomplishment for one of our local high schools again this year, for the fourth year in a row! The Academic Magnet High School was rated as the #12 high school in all of the country, and it's right here in Charleston! Last year they were ranked #7, so they did drop five places, ...

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Photo taken by Jim and Maria Hart, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Jim and Maria Hart, AgentOwned Realty, Charleston, SC.  Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back.  Thank you for your understanding. ***************************************** ...

Photo taken by Jim and Maria Hart, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Jim and Maria Hart, AgentOwned Realty, Charleston, SC. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.   ***************************************** ...

  Photo taken by Jim and Maria Hart, and may not be reproduced without express written permission of Jim and Maria Hart, AgentOwned Realty, Charleston, SC. Permission usually granted if credit is given with a link back. Thank you for your understanding.   ****************************************...

This past week Charleston was graced with the rare chance to view a water spout twice. Friday, June 5th, there was a spotting of a water spout off the Edisto and Kiawah coastline. Then on Saturday, June 6th, there was another water spout spotted in the Charleston Harbor. The two photos are courte...