North Charleston SC is a suburb of Charleston SC and makes up a large portion of the Charleston Metropolitan.  North Charleston is home to many of the area's business and industries.  Perhaps the most noticable of these are the Charleston Air Force Base, Bosch, & Trident Hospital & Health Systems.  Many people call North Charleston home because in most areas it is considerable more inexpensive than in other neighboring towns.  As you can see in the graph below, most homes sell for 200K and below.  There has been a considerable difference in real estate sales from 2007 to 2008.  For buyers this is good news as you will most likely get more for you money than if you decided to buy last year.  Note that this will not last.  Real Estate always rebounds.  Now is the time to buy!  Free Home S... 11/24/2008

"Monopoly on Steriods" That is the description most used to describe "Rich Dad Poor Dad" author, Robert Kiyosaki's board game that will change the way that you look at your finances and your life. Each month, we hold a friendly CashFlow 101 tournament in a relaxed setting so that our members can learn more about investing...and "kick up their heels" a little bit, and each time that we host an event, we hear comments like: "What a game! I made it out of the Rat Race.... If you didnt get the chance to play, you missed a good time. I hope to do it again soon." Brian O.                                             "What a cool game! It took me a while to get "in the game", but once you get a feel for it, it's fun. I learned several things while playing this game, particularly about myself an... 10/28/2008

Park Circle is traditionally a highly desirable neighborhood in North Charleston South Carolina.  It is beloved for both the park that the neighborhood encircles and its proximity to downtown Charleston.  Below is the Sales and Inventory Report year to date for 2008.  If you have any questions or if you are interested in buying or selling in North Charleston, or anywhere in the Charleston Metro, Please don't hesitate to contact me. Michael J. Johnson 843-817-5299 michaeljohnson@carolinaone.com www.providingthelight.com Sales and Inventory Report Statistics for Entire MLS from 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008 Subdivision:PARK CIRCLE Month Year MonthlySales Avg List $ Avg Sale $ Avg $/Sqft Median Sold $ Avg DOM % Sold/List CurrentInventory MonthsInventory January 2008 3 $249,600 $240,300 $109 $230,0... 10/08/2008

Below is the homes sold and inventory report for the subdivision of University Park in North Charleston.  University Park is located near the antler interchange at the intersection of Hwy 78 and Hwy 52.  This is a popular subdivision for military personnel from both Charleston Air Force Base and the Charleston Navy Weapons Station.  It is also conveniently located near Charleston Southern University and it is only about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. Michael Johnson 817-5199 www.providingthelight.com Sales and Inventory Report   Subdivision:UNIVERSITY PARK Month Year MonthlySales Avg List $ Avg Sale $ Avg $/Sqft Median Sold $ Avg DOM % Sold/List CurrentInventory MonthsInventory January 2008 2 $149,724 $144,571 $87 $144,571 29 96.55% 6 3.00 February 2008 4 $156,893 $155,978 $103 $1... 09/16/2008

Below is a report that compares the number of homes in each major price bracket that were sold from Jan-Aug of 2007 and 2008 in North Charleston SC.  As you can see most price brackets have dropped in the number of homes sold from last year. If you are a home owner in North Charleston and are considering selling, the most important decision you will make is determining the right Realtor and the right company to get your home sold in this very competitive buyer's market.  My job is to help people make good decisions in real estate.  Contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 for a free personalized home consultation. If you are a buyer looking for a home in North Charleston you can visit my website to perform a free home search.  Visit www.providingthelight.com or give me a call and we can ... 09/02/2008

Coosaw Creek Country Club, Charleston real estate listings Coosaw Creek Country Club is like a little bit of paradise set in the middle of South Carolina's Lowcountry. This private gated residential community features fairway view homesites and gracious Southern traditional homes. This  community offers outstanding amenities including a 4-star golf course, tennis courts, a pool and recreation area along with a beautiful new clubhouse. For more information on Coosaw Creek, please contact Mike Carrigan at the contact info below. Mike Carrigan Carolina One New Homes Land Development Services C. 843-364-3286 F. 843-746-4643 mcarrigan@carolinaone.com   Here is a sampling of some of the current real estate listings available in Coosaw Creek:   Listing 1 of 60 8600 FOX HOLLOW RD COOSAW CREEK C... 08/24/2008

The U.S. Air Force's TOPS IN BLUE is offering a free night of family entertainment at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.You'll hear hot Latin sounds, All-American country music and hits from the top of the charts. You'll also experience the great music from your favorite movies and Broadway shows. Representing a wide variety of career specialties, TOPS IN BLUE is an elite group of the most talented non-professional entertainers from throughout the Air Force. This show is guaranteed to energize hearts and souls, so don't miss this powerful and unforgettable show.Admission and parking are free!  How Much? Free! When? Aug 30 2008 - Aug 30 2008 @ 7:30 PM Where? North Charleston Performing Arts Center 5001 Coliseum Drive, NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, 29418 08/16/2008

The City of North Charleston is hosting a fantastic FREE July 4th celebration at beautiful Riverfront Park on Friday, July 4, 2008 from 3:00PM-10:00PM. Concerts and fun children's activities take place throughout the afternoon and evening, concluding with a grand fireworks display over the Cooper River. The day's events will begin at 3:00PM with welcoming remarks by Mayor R. Keith Summey. The evening concludes with a huge professional fireworks display over the Cooper River. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to relax and enjoy being together with family and friends. The picnic pavilion is in place for families to enjoy their own refreshments and food vendors will be on site for guests to purchase snacks during the afternoon. Children can enjoy the synchronized play fo... 07/01/2008

Your Colonial Structures Cedar Log Homes dealers for Charleston County. Jon & Linda Miller1107 Otter CircleBeaufort, SC  29902843-812-4888843-812-5888jonjmiller@charter.nethttp://www.colonialstructures.com/Most energy efficient of all wood available • Lifetime warranty against termites and decayPrice for all budgets • Many plans available, or we'll use your planGuaranteed delivery of Log kit package in 30 daysWe are licensed South Carolina real estate agents and can help you with your land purchases as well.  04/22/2008

The following are the new homes available from David Weekly Homes as from 4/10/2008Homes Ready Now for Daniel Island in Charleston as of 4/10/2008  PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion  DUBLINDaniel Island$451,4009021 Merchant Street132/ DetachReady for Move In!Homes Ready Now for Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston as of 4/10/2008  PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion  BISBEEOak Terrace Preserve$215,4945183 East Liberty Park Circle22-32.5/ Detach6/2/2008Homes Ready Now for Palmetto Forest - Legend Oaks in Summerville as of 4/10/2008  PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion HOUSTONPalmetto Forest - Legend Oaks$359,400269 Carolinian Dr.24-52.5+2 / FrontReady for... 04/15/2008

The following are the new homes available from David Weekly Homes as from 4/8/2008Homes Ready Now for Daniel Island in Charleston as of 4/8/2008  PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion  DUBLINDaniel Island$451,4009021 Merchant Street132/ DetachReady for Move In!Homes Ready Now for Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston as of 4/8/2008  PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion  BISBEEOak Terrace Preserve$215,4945183 East Liberty Park Circle22-32.5/ Detach6/2/2008Homes Ready Now for Palmetto Forest - Legend Oaks in Summerville as of 4/8/2008  PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion HOUSTONPalmetto Forest - Legend Oaks$359,400269 Carolinian Dr.24-52.5+2 / FrontReady for Mov... 04/08/2008

The following are the new homes available from David Weekly Homes as from 4/3/2008 Homes Ready Now for Daniel Island in Charleston as of 4/3/2008 PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion  DUBLINDaniel Island$451,4009021 Merchant Street132/ DetachReady for Move In! Homes Ready Now for Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston as of 4/3/2008 PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion  BISBEEOak Terrace Preserve$215,4945183 East Liberty Park Circle22-32.5/ Detach5/30/2008 Homes Ready Now for Palmetto Forest - Legend Oaks in Summerville as of 4/3/2008  PlanCommunity Price Address StoriesBedrooms Baths Garages Estimated Completion HOUSTONPalmetto Forest - Legend Oaks$359,400269 Carolinian Dr.24-52.5+2 / FrontReady for M... 04/03/2008

Dec. 16, 2006 - Great Investment PropertiesI would like to update everyone on two of my current listings, both are GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES.  One is a single family home in North Charleston and the other is a duplex  in Hanahan.  Investment Properties:http://www.sueorick.com/ListNow/Property.aspx?PropertyID=1243011 4013 Niagra Drive, North Charleston   http://www.sueorick.com/ListNow/Property.aspx?PropertyID=1272938  5747 Murray Drive Hanahan, SC  08/17/2007

Recently I began highlighting some of the newer sustainable communities cropping up in the Charleston, SC area. To fully appreciate how this new wave of re-development actually came to pass one has to go back to when the powerful seeds of change were planted. So in this post I’d like to pay homage to the grand daddy of them all Noisette. What is Noisette you ask?In a unique public-private partnership, The Noisette Company and the City of North Charleston teamed up in the late 1990s to develop a sustainable community, called Noisette, named for Philippe Noisette, an 18th century botanist who came to the Carolinas in 1764. The Noisette Project, a billion-dollar, 3,000-acre sustainable redevelopment plan is one of the largest urban reclamation projects under way in the United States.In exc... 07/02/2007

Have you checked Oak Terrace Preserve lately? Everywhere you look this new, 55-acre North Charleston neighborhood located within the Park Circle area is really jumping.                                           (Map of Area)                                                            (Oak Terrace Preserve Master Plan) The first phase of site development has been completed. Infrastructure is taking shape, builders are moving ahead, and everything is on track for a lot of home-starts this summer.Roads, utilities and other infrastructure designed to serve new single-family houses and townhouses at the site are ready for builders. Four homes have been completed and 12 more are under construction. When completed, the development will consist of nearly 380 homes.Not sure about you, but I hate ... 06/23/2007

         ULI South Carolina and the Lowcountry Housing Trust are holding a half-day program called Housing for All: Developing Housing for the Workforce. The event will bring together regional developers, realtors, engineers, planners, government entities and housing providers to discuss the issues related to workforce housing, including local barriers, solutions and implementation strategies. Hear from local and national developers, planners and experts about the latest trends in developing housing for the workforce.The $25 registration fee includes hot breakfast and resource materials. Please contact Paige King at 843-303-4095 or via email at coordinator@southerncarolina.uli.org for more information, or how to register.Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007Time: 7:30 am- 11:00 amLocation: 10 S... 05/19/2007

    Release your inner child and participate in the first Navy Yard Sidewalk Chalk Competition Saturday (rain date May 18). This event features a chalk drawing competition on the sidewalks of Storehouse Row at The Navy Yard at Noisette. Storehouse Row will be turned into a colorful gallery of sidewalk chalk art from artists of all ages. Come out to participate or just watch. Entries will be judged and awarded prizes; all finished works will be preserved on the sidewalks as long as the weather allows. Drawing begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 3 p.m. when local celebrity artists begin judging. Refreshments and entertainment will be available all day. This is just one of the many events going on this weekend as part of the North Charleston Arts Festival. Events, many at no charge, continue... 05/12/2007

People who know me well like Josh and Helen of Fuzzco (CYH’s fearless and extremely creative agency) can attest that I can’t stand the fact that the Real Estate world seems hell bent on preaching the importance of displaying one’s mug shot anywhere and everywhere. As a protest Fuzzco and I even came up with the now infamous “Don’t Judge a Realtor by their Picture” campaign, which was officially banned by the omnipresent Post and Courier, but I’ll save that story for another Blog!So it must have come as a complete shock to J&H to hear me say “can you guys take some photos of Carolyn and I for a new campaign?” Yeah I even shocked myself! After graciously accepting the challenge, the four of us took off for Riverfront Park, which is located in The Navy Yard at Noisette. I am a little asham... 05/09/2007

 In an era of growing social and environmental responsibility, sustainable business practices are a growing trend. Sustainability can be defined as the ability to meet the needs of current generations without compromising the needs of future generations. A partnership of the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Developers Council, the Master of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) from the College of Charleston and The Sustainability Institute, the Sustainable Charleston Awards Program recognizes and promotes businesses or organizations that successfully balance community development, growth management and environmental stewardship.One recent Sustainable Charleston 2006 award winner was Brentwood Homes.  “Green building is important to the homeowner in generating savings th... 04/07/2007

A major redevelopment effort is taking place in North Charleston, SC. From Remount Road to the Neck area near old Baker Hospital, North Charleston is reinventing itself in a series of massive redevelopment projects. One such development is the Mixson Avenue project in the Park Circle area, which is being developed by the award winning I’On Group.I recently had the pleasure of hearing Vince Graham founder of the I’On Group speak at an AMA (American Marketing Association) meeting in Mount Pleasant, SC. Vince is a passionate advocate for advancing human-scaled urbanism and Mixson is a prime example of that.Mixson is roughly 43 acres and is bordered by the neighborhoods of Liberty Hill, Palmetto Gardens, and Olde North Charleston. The Mixson Neighborhood is currently in the planning and en... 02/21/2007