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n behalf of South Carolina, it is my pleasure to welcome you to one of the most beloved cities in the Palmetto State. Charleston is rich with exciting attractions, outstanding arts, and cultural venues that have entertained and delighted people from around the world. This beautiful city offers a revitalized historic district, nationally acclaimed museums, world class dining, and a warm, casual atmosphere. From the waterfront to Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest playhouse, you will enjoy the hospitality and appeal of its unique Southern charm. There are treasures hidden everywhere, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel at home in Charleston. Take care.

Sincerely,

Mark Sanford Governor, South Carolina

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Hamlin Plantation (843) 216-2844

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elcome to the Lowcountry, one of the most beautiful areas in the country! On behalf of the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®, we’d like to welcome you to the Charleston area. We are lucky to live in such a unique and appealing area with unparalleled cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. In the midst of a worldwide economic decline, Charleston’s business-friendly climate was recently recognized by “The Economist,” and Forbes.com reported the tri-county area as one of “America’s Top 25 Housing Markets.” Charleston was chosen by readers of Southern Living Magazine as the “Best Southern City” and is consistently recognized as the “Friendliest City in America.” We’re thrilled you are considering making Charleston your home, and we hope you’ll use a REALTOR® to make the process of selecting a home as easy as possible. The Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® is a professional trade organization with more than 4,000 members who abide by a strict Code of Ethics and Professional Standards, designed specifically to protect and promote the best interests of their clients. We hope to see you in the Charleston area soon, and we encourage you to visit our website, www.CharlestonRealtors.com to search for available properties and find the REALTOR® who can guide you through the process of finding and purchasing a home.

Jeremy Willits

Ralph Wetherell

Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® 2010 President

Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® 2009 President

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CID - 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chris Cunniffe .........................Harbor City Real Estate Advisors ......................843-805-8012 Kristie Roe ...................................The Beach Company ................................843-722-6449 Kim Hishaw....................................Anchor Commercial.................................843-747-1200 Joe Keenan .........................Palmetto Commercial Properties.......................843-577-2550 John Tecklenburg...........................Clement, Crawford & Thornhill........................843-577-6722 Mike Ferrer ........................................Barkley Fraser .....................................843-725-7200

CTAR - 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Gettys Glaze ...........................................CB United.........................................843-452-6998 David Smythe...........................Clement, Crawford & Thornhill........................843-414-4070 Angie Bailey ................................AgentOwned Realty Co. .............................843-209-1716 Nancy Roettger .........................................Carolina One ......................................843-577-0001 Herbert Sass...................................Sass, Herrin & Assc. ................................843-766-7500 Casey Murphy .............................Daniel Ravenel Real Estate...........................843-200-2121 Randy Poole ...............................Weichert Palmetto Coast ............................843-693-8333 Bretta Grant .........................................Carolina One ......................................843-532-6776 Joseph Klosik..............................Keller Williams Charleston...........................843-414-4600 Warren Sloan ....................................Sloan Team Realty..................................843-696-5922 Anne Whalen ..................................Century 21 Properties ...............................843-224-8696 Linda Witte..............................Keller Williams Charleston ..........................843-416-2040

MLS - 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ralph Wetherell ...................................AgentOwned Realty ................................708-7711 Jeremy Willits ........................................Barkley Fraser .....................................270-9205 Rob Woodul..............................Keller Williams Charleston...........................416-1401 Diane Johnson.............................Century 21 Southern Homes..........................572-3131 Pam Bishop .........................................Carolina One ......................................884-1622 Cyndy Burris ......................................John Poston Co. ..................................425-9656 Herb Koger..............................Keller Williams Charleston...........................814-4372 Preston Hipp .......................................Hipp Properties ....................................571-2332 Ken Roe ...................................AgentOwned Realty ................................814-1700 Bryan Crabtree ..................................Weichert Realtors PC ...............................343-4141 Angie Johnson ...............................Daniel Island Real Estate ............................971-3522 Kathy Jordan Rawers..................................Exit Realty Charleston...............................442-0782 Owen Tyler ...............................Carolina One Real Estate ............................224-5398 Wil Riley ..............................Century 21 Properties Plus ...........................509-4827 Sandy Stone......................................... Island Realty......................................224-7280

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DEPARTMENTS

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From daily-caught shrimp to an abundance of fresh, blooming greens, locals have an array of Lowcountry-grown treats to choose from year round thanks to its coastal location and ideal weather.

DAYCATIONS

Your New Hometown Housing Options Economy & Employment Quality of Life

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Education Health Care Community Info Relocation Info

Although most trips take careful planning made weeks in advance, the eight trips featured are designed to save you time and money. Whether you’re up for an afternoon seaside hike, or a good old-fashioned picnic under a tree, the Lowcountry offers daily adventures for just about everyone.

All area codes are 843 unless listed otherwise.

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Charleston YOUR NEW HOMETOWN By Michelle Salater

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CHARLESTON IS A CITY LIKE NONE OTHER. INFUSED WITH A MIX OF CULTURES, SHE POSSESSES A DISTINCT PERSONALITY, ONE OF RESILIENCE AND OF CHARM, ELEGANCE, AND GRACE.

Charleston’s colorful past began in 1663

The mass influx of people to Charles Towne cobblestone streets, numerous churches, and

when, shortly after King Charles of England gave rise to great leaders, such as Henry sprawling plantations. It’s no wonder Charleston was restored to the throne, his Majesty granted Middleton, the wealthy rice plantation owner developed into the cultural archetype for the chartered Carolina territory to his loyal of Middleton Place who was president of the aspiring cities of the antebellum age. friends. Known as the Lords Proprietors, these First

Continental

men spent seven years preparing for the Charlestonians

Congress.

Charles

Prominent

Pinckney,

Diplomats, artists, and writers left their

John creative marks on America in this very spot.

establishment of Charles Towne, a tract of land Rutledge, and Pierce Butler signed the

The dedication and hard work of Charleston’s

across the Ashley River from the city’s current Constitution. Charles

creative and inspiring citizens resulted in the

location. Colonists quickly recognized the

city being the birthplace of many “firsts.”

advantages of relocating onto the nearby

Middleton Place, a well-preserved, 18th-

peninsula, located at the junction of the

century rice plantation and National Historic

Ashley and the Cooper Rivers. It was on

Landmark, boasts the country’s oldest

this peninsula where the untamed port

landscaped gardens. The first science

city of Charles Towne became what is

museum in America was founded here in

today: the city of Charleston.

1733. The first theater in America was

By the mid-18th century, Charleston was

constructed in 1736, where the Footlight

the largest port south of Philadelphia and

Players Workshop still stands today. And

colonial America’s largest and most prosper-

in 1773, the first Chamber of Commerce

ous metropolis. A combination of Charles

was established, making it the nation’s

Towne’s lucrative seafaring trade and laws

oldest chamber.

yielding religious freedom resulted in waves of

Today, Charleston Metro residents

immigration to the colony. The heavy influx of

still possess the energy and resource-

immigration brought a wide variety of religion to the area and enabled Charles Towne to play

fulness of their predecessors. Since the end of WWII, the Port of Charleston has

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a prominent role in the founding of this nation.

Pinckney, a Charles steadily grown into one of the busiest contain-

It also helped to create the city’s colorful mix of Towne aristocrat, was a major contributor in er ports on the Southeast and Gulf coasts. The cultures and people. This resulted in a blend of determining the form and content of the region’s dedication to philanthropy, the arts, English, French Huguenots, Sephardic Jews, United States Constitution. At least 31 of its education, health care, and commerce has also Irish, Scots, German, Caribbean, and African provisions were influenced by his proposals. led to the successful development of the area. cultural influences, which are still apparent on In addition, in 1788, Pinckney helped in the every street corner.

ratification of the Constitution.

Charleston has moved into the new millennium to become a vital, thriving port city. The

During the 17th and 18th centuries, a time of opening of the Ravenel Bridge expanded the

Charleston

great prosperity for Charles Towne, merchants city’s global economic position. In addition, and plantation owners constructed the city this booming metropolis has a multibillion-

FIRSTS

Charlestonians cherish today. They built dollar tourism industry. Charlestonians are a elegant mansions with decorative piazzas, proud people, dedicated to the preservation of

1670-1728

1698-1720

1736

1770

AMERICA’S FIRST FEMALE ARTIST

AMERICA’S FIRST FEMALE PIRATE

FIRST FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

FIRST MUNICIPAL COLLEGE

Charlestonian Henrietta Johnson painted the likeness of wealthy Charlestonians in pastel.

It’s said Anne Bonny associated with such legendary figures as Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, and Calico Jack.

The devastating fire of 1740 burned more than 300 buildings and eventually caused the company to go bankrupt.

The College of Charleston is America’s first municipal college.

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their city and heritage, and this commitment attracts more than 4 million visitors annually. People from all over the world come to Charleston to see her architectural beauty, ornate gardens, historic plantations and forts, impressive monuments, and to experience

Sweetgrass Baskets By Michelle Salater

Southern hospitality and charm at its best. The city hosts numerous events, which draw particSpoleto and the Cooper River Bridge Run. Although the Charleston Metro area continues to grow at a steady pace, we must not forget that Charleston’s past is a testament to its future. In fact, it is Charleston’s turbulent past-filled with wars, fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and economic devastation – that has molded her into what she is today: a treasure for residents and visitors alike. The values and beliefs of those who came before us have paved the way for an excellent quality of life, upon which we continue to build. The spirit and tenacity of its people, past and present, guide Charleston toward the future. Welcome to the Charleston Metro area. We’re

glad you’re home.

Sweetgrass baskets are as much a part of the Charleston Metro’s landscape as the architecture. Roadside basket stands line 17 North through Mount Pleasant, and are prevalent downtown in areas such as the City Market, the Farmers’ Market, and “The Four Corners of Law” at Broad and Meeting Streets. Sweetgrass basket making is a tradition spanning more than 300 years, with slaves from West and Central Africa originally bringing the craft to the area. Descendents of the original slaves have passed down this art from generation to generation, making it one of the oldest African-originating art forms in America. Historically, the art of basketry helped shape South Carolina’s economic status, as rice production made the state’s plantation owners some of the richest men in America. Fanner baskets, designed for rice cultivation and used to winnow rice, were the first known baskets in the Lowcountry. Men, not women, made large agricultural baskets out of marsh grasses and used them to collect and store vegetables, rice, grain, fish, and cotton. Women wove functional baskets to store clothing, sewing, and bread using sweetgrass, whose name derives from the soft, flexible grass with a sweet fragrance. Aside from their important agricultural purposes, plantation owners also sold the baskets to other plantation owners for extra income.

Today, sweetgrass basketry is practiced in Mount Pleasant and continues to aid the economy. In recent years, due to rapid development, there has been a decline in sweetgrass habitat, and many stands have been forced to shut down. The community recognizes the importance the baskets play in Charleston’s history and cultural heritage, and

efforts are underway to preserve this tradition. In 2004, the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Association was established to protect the industry and educate the community on basket makers and Gullah and Geechee people. In August 2008, the exhibition Grass Roots: African Origins of American Art opens at the Gibbes Museum of Art to celebrate the history of basket weaving in the Lowcountry and in Africa.

1775

1786

1819-1970

1864

COLONIES’ FIRST INDEPENDENT FLAG

FIRST GOLF COURSE & CLUB

SOUTH’S FIRST MUSIC STORE

WORLD’S FIRST SUCCESSFUL SUBMARINE ATTACK

The blue flag, designed by Colonel William Moultrie, was decorated with a white crescent, in honor of the crescents that decorated the hats of the militia.

The South Carolina Golf Club at Harleston Green, was the first in the country.

Located downtown at King and Beaufain streets.

The Confederate Hunley rammed into the Union warship Housatonic in the Charleston harbor.

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ipants from around the globe, including

whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Bloom Spring

AZALEA: Prevalent in South Carolina, this subgenus of rhododendron is best noted by its bell shape. Colors range from white to purple, pink, red, orange, and yellow. Blooms typically last for one or two weeks. CAROLINA JESSAMINE: State flower of South Carolina. Best time for blooming is early spring. The delicate yellow flowers are often seen along the roadside in South Carolina during springtime. Some of the plants have double blossoms, and all have a sweet fragrance. WISTERIA: A vine that climbs by wrapping around any support it can find. The vine holds clusters of blueviolet flowers that appear very delicate and also produce a sweet fragrance. GARDENIA: Best time for blooming is late spring and has a beautiful fragrance. It has a large white flower with thick, waxy petals.

Summer

HYDRANGEA: The level of the acid in the soil can change the color of a hydrangeaâ&#x20AC;Śif the soil is very acidic the flower will be blue, while if the acidity is lowered the flower will turn pink. White hydrangeas, however, the most common color, will never turn pink or blue. CRAPE MYRTLE: Grown mostly for the flowers, this tree has bark that sheds every year giving the trunk a very smooth appearance. Colors range from mauve to pink and white.

Azalea

Fall

Winter

POINSETTIA: Joel R. Poinsett, a Charlestonian, discovered this shrub in Mexico in 1824. They are either shrubs or small trees, and the top layer of leaves are bright red, pink, or white and are mistaken for flowers.

CAMELLIA: An evergreen shrub with large and conspicuous flowers. The colors range from pink to red and white. It is the Alabama state flower and an extremely popular southern flower.

TEA OLIVE: The tea olive blooms for a long time, though it blooms sporadically. This tree has small creamy white flowers clustered along its branches.

FLOWERING QUINCE: Native to Japan, China, and Korea. These bushes have long spiny branches on which bloom flowers of pink, red, white, or salmon. This bush blooms occasionally throughout the year, but mostly during the winter. The fruit on these bushes is pome and ripens in late autumn.

SEA MYRTLE: Has both male and female flowers that occur in clusters along the branches of this upright CONFEDERATE JASMINE: Flowers shrub. They look like feathery white are white, about an inch wide, and are tufts (some slightly purple). shaped similarly to a pinwheel. This vine is often used architecturally to frame a doorway or trace a balcony. SOUTHERN MAGNOLIA: Otherwise known as bull bay, the magnolia is native to the southeastern United States, from coastal Virginia south to central Florida, and west to east Texas. The large, showy, citronella-scented flowers are white, up to 30 cm across and fragrant, with 6-12 petals with a waxy texture.

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SASANQUA: A species of the Camellia, native to the evergreen coastal forests of southern Japan. Flowers range from white to dark pink are 5-7 cm in diameter. Similar to the Camellia but smaller by about half.

Info supplied by The Charleston Horticultural Society

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If you’re lucky enough to call Charleston “home,” you know life in the Lowcountry is quite easy. Living here is like being on a permanent vacation, and the following services make sure it stays that way!

elcome to your new home! You've made a great decision in your relocation to Charleston. Although it is an exciting time, it can also be stressful. Whether you need a tiling company to replace the 1970s avocado-colored bathroom floor or are interested in joining one of the hundreds of local organizations, the Preferred Business Resource Guide provides an easy-to-use directory featuring a wide range of services to choose from. As a newcomer moving to the Charleston area or a seasoned 0

resident looking to relocate within the Lowcountry, the services you need are always changing. To determine if the following businesses are a right fit for your needs, the directory listings include a brief overview along with pertinent contact information. We kindly request that when you contact these Preferred Businesses, you remind them that you were made aware of their business by reading WELCOME. You can also find the Preferred Business Resource Guide online at www.welcomecharleston.com.

The red numbered dot that appears in each listing refers to the particular businesses geographic location and cooresponds with the maps on pages 20 and 21.

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BUSINESS MACHINES

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

CONTRACTORS 4

South Carolina Aquarium

Saulisbury Business Machines, Inc.

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

C.A.R. – Construction and Renovations

100 Aquarium Wharf 843.720.1990 www.scaquarium.org

7632 Southrail Road 843.572.9111 www.saulisbury.com

2750 Speissegger Drive 843.577.2510 www.charlestonchamber.net

747 Gypsy Lane 843.568.0178 www.redaconstruction.com

Discover Charleston's #1 attraction! Get up close with sharks, sea turtles, river otters and sting rays. Catch daily shows, tour the Sea Turtle Hospital and enjoy interactive exhibits, play areas and more! See our ad on page 51.

We are an authorized dealer for Canon and Lanier. With a unique loyalty to our community, and attention to client service we are proud to offer local service and Factory Trained Technicians, Network, Printing Support, Document Management, Digital Imaging, and Scanning. See our ad on page 37.

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce provides businesses with leadership needed to foster a favorable economic and political climate in order to make this the best place to live, learn, work and play. See our ad on page 53.

High quality remodeling and renovations contractor, specializing in room remodels, kitchen and bath renovations, tile installation, porches, decks, fences, and more. Serving greater Charleston. Free estimates. See our ad on page 39.

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EDUCATION

Charleston Metro Sports Council, Inc.

Charleston Southern University

Culinary Institute of Charleston

Pinewood Preparatory School

423 King Street 843.805.3030 www.sportscouncil.org

9200 University Blvd. 843.863.7050, 800.947.7474 www.charlestonsouthern.edu

7000 Rivers Avenue 843.820.5090 www.CulinaryInstituteofCharleston.com

1114 Orangeburg Road 843.873.1643 www.pinewoodprep.com

Charleston's regional economic development sports agency. Its mission is to positively impact the local economy by attracting new sports events and promote Charleston as a premier sports travel destination. See our ad on page 65.

Charleston Southern, the Lowcountry’s Christian University, offers 34 undergraduate majors and four graduate degree programs and is committed to integrating faith in learning, leading and serving. See our ad on page 57.

Culinary arts, baking and pastry, and hospitality/tourism management programs offered on two convenient campuses. Short courses also available for professional or personal enrichment. Palmer Campus – 66 Columbus St., Downtown Charleston. See our ad on page 61.

Pinewood Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school serving over 800 students in 3-year-old preschool through the 12th grade. Accredited with SACS, SAIS, SCISA. See our ad on page 60.

EDUCATION

HEALTH CARE

EDUCATION

ENTERTAINMENT

Porter-Gaud School

Trident Academy

Trident Technical College

Charleston Symphony Orchestra

300 Albemarle Road 843.402.4775 portergaud.edu

1455 Wakendaw Road 843.884.3494 www.tridentacademy.com

7000 Rivers Avenue 843.574.6111 www.tridenttech.edu

145 King Street, Suite 311 843.723.7528 www.charlestonsymphony.com

Porter-Gaud is an Episcopal, coeducational, independent, college preparatory day school. Make an investment in your child's future. Call today to schedule a tour. See our ad on page 58.

The mission of Trident Academy, a K-12 independent school for students with diagnosed learning differences, is to empower creative learners to succeed. See our ad on page 59.

Trident Technical College is a public two-year college offering more than 150 programs of study, University Transfer options and high school dual credit classes. Berkeley Campus – 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner Palmer Campus – 66 Columbus St., Downtown Charleston St. Paul’s Parish Site – 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood. See our ad on page 61.

The CSO presents concerts performed by first-class musicians from September through May. Performances include large-scale Masterworks, lighthearted Pops, cutting edge Backstage Pass and a selection of holiday and other concerts. See our ad on page 65.

HEALTH CARE

EDUCATION

HOME REPAIRS

Medical University of South Carolina

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Trident Health System

Rapid Repairs and Remodeling

171 Ashley Avenue 843.792.2300, new patients 792.1414 www.MUSChealth.com

125 Doughty Street 843.724.2910 www.rsfh.com

9330 Medical Plaza Drive 843.847.4000 www.tridenthealthsystem.com

1591-B Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 843.573.4357 www.rapidrepairscharleston.com

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is one of the nation’s leading health resource centers, with a 700plus bed academic medical center and six colleges for the education of a broad range of health professionals. MUSC has been voted the Charleston area’s hospital of choice a remarkable 12 years in a row.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is proud to be a regional healthcare leader and the only private not-for-profit healthcare system in the Lowcountry. For over 150 years, people have trusted Roper St. Francis for quality care and commitment to the community. See our ad on page 63.

Trident Health System is a family of hospitals including Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center along with an outpatient diagnostic center, Moncks Corner Medical Center. We provide emergency services at all three facilities 24/7 and offer a wide range of medical services. See our ad on inside back cover.

Licensed & bonded building & electrical contractor. See Value Price list for flat rate carpentry, electrical, and plumbing repairs. Examples: repair hole in wall, $188, install 120 volt receptacle $188, replace toilet flush valve, $79. See our ad on page 39.

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John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Company Name

OakCompany Terrace Preserve Name

The Ponds Company Name

101 River Landing Drive Address 843.971.7100 000.000.0000 www.danielisland.com www.?.com

3015 Dunes West Blvd., Suite 502 Address 1.800.DRM.HOME (376.4663) 000.000.0000 www.jwhomes.com www.?.com

1600 Saranac AddressStreet 843.745.1722 000.000.0000 www.oakterracepreservesc.com www.?.com

326 Hundred Oaks Parkway Address 843.376.5891, toll free 866.846.2796 000.000.0000 www.DiscoverThePonds.com www.?.com

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4?????????????? Charleston Neighborhoods from the Low $200s -???????? $700s+ ??????????????????????????????? John Wieland offers the greatest new???????? home values backed ?????????????????????? ???????? ????????? by 39 years of ???????? experience, our exclusive no-cost???? Value ?????? ???????? ??????? ???????? ?????? ?? Protection plan and industry-leading Wieland 5-20 Year ??????????? ???????????? ? ????????????? ???????? Warranty. See our ad on page?????????????????????????? 3. ??????? ???????????? ????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

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Discover The Ponds, a new master planned community ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ???????? featuring distinctive Lowcountry charm. Located in ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????? Summerville, SC???????? on Highway 17A South ?????? at Dorchester ?????? ???????? ??????? ???????? ???? ?? Road. Homesites from the $80s. Homes from the ??????????? ???????????? ? ????????????? ???????? mid-$200s. See our ad ????? on inside front cover. ??????? ???????????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

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We pride ourselves on being the experts in oceanfront and ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ???????? luxury properties. We live and breathe???????? coastal resort living ?????????????????????? ???????? ????????? and will???????? help find???????? you the home of your dreams. See???? our ad ?????? ??????? ???????? ?????? ?? on page 47. ???????????? ? ????????????? ???????? ??????????? ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

Our Courtyard by Marriott is located within one???????? mile of ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? the Tanger Outlet Mall, Coliseum and???????? Airport. Easy access ?????????????????????? ???????? ????????? to I-26 and downtown areas. See our ad on?????? page 27. ?????? ???????? ???????? ??????? ???????? ???? ?? ??????????? ???????????? ? ????????????? ???????? ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

The Junior League of Charleston, Inc., is an organization of ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ???????? women committed to promoting voluntarism, ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? developing ????????? the potential of ???????? women, ??????? and improving community ?????? ???????? ????????the ?????? ???? ?? through the effective action ?and leadership of???????? trained ??????????? ???????????? ????????????? volunteers. See our ad ????? on page 53. ??????? ???????????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

Sue has earned her place as a Leading Real???????? Estate ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? Consultant in the Lowcountry by providing clients ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? her ????????? premium service.???????? Sue finds it very???????? rewarding to help ?????? ???????? ??????? ?????? ????her ?? clients create the lifestyle, which can grow with???????? them in ??????????? ???????????? ? ????????????? their lifetime. See our ad on back cover. ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

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If?????????????? you’re moving??????????????????????????????? anywhere, we can be of service. ???????? Through our network, we can find you an experienced estate ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? real ????????? our???? ad on professional to assist you.??????? Call us???????? today. See ?????? ???????? ???????? ?????? ?? page 7. ??????????? ???????????? ? ????????????? ???????? ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

Coldwell Banker??????????????????????????????? United, REALTORS® has the knowledge ?????????????? ???????? and experience to assist ???????? in all your???????? real estate needs. ?????????????????????? ????????? Whether buying,???????? selling or relocating in the Charleston ?????? ???????? ??????? ???????? ?????? ???? ?? See our area, rely on us???????????? to guide you through the process.???????? ??????????? ? ????????????? ad on page 1. ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

Edisto is the best kept secret and value on the SC coast! ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ???????? Visit my website at mariebost.com for???????? a complete list of all ?????????????????????? ???????? ????????? available property on Edisto. Let???????? Edisto's?????? Real ???? Estate ?????? ???????? ???????? ??????? ?? our ad on page???????? 23. Specialist® you today! See ???????????assist ???????????? ? ????????????? ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

• Full-time Realtor® servicing the Lowcountry ???????? ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? • Honest, loyal, committed???????? and responsive ?????????????????????? ???????? ????????? • Dedicated to making your dreams???????? come true ?????? ???????? ???????? ??????? ?????? ???? ?? When I’m not working toward?your goals, I spend???????? my free ??????????? ???????????? ????????????? time with family, friends and various dogs & horses. I look ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? forward to helping you making Charleston your home! ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

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Welcome to Charleston! Pick up a copy of the best little ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ???????? book in town and stay a while. See our ad on page 23. ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ??????? ???????? ?????? ???? ?? ??????????? ???????????? ? ????????????? ???????? ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

The re-hava real ??????????????????????????????? estate store rewards homebuyers with half ?????????????? ???????? their commission on the purchase of any Lowcountry home. ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????? re hava ???????? sells homes for a flat fee, saving sellers thousands ?????? ???????? ??????? ???????? ?????? ???? ?? in commissions.???????????? See our ad on?page 43. ??????????? ????????????? ???????? ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

Specializing in waterfront properties, island living,???????? historic ?????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ????????? Charleston, old Mt. Pleasant, neighborhoods with extraor?????? amenities ???????? ???????? ??????? ???? for ?? dinary & schools, horse ???????? farms and?????? land. Call ???????????? ? ????????????? ???????? a??????????? relocation/information package. See our ad on page 5. ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

A RESERVATION??????????????????????????????? SERVICE for private homes, CARRIAGE ?????????????? ???????? HOUSES, LUXURY CONDOS???????? & APARTMENTS tempo?????????????????????? ????????and ????????? rary MONTHLY STAYS. Please ?????? call for???? more ?????? ???????? EXECUTIVE ???????? ??????? ???????? ?? details, to check on availability? ????????????? or to make a reservation! ??????????? ???????????? ???????? We're in the office Mon-Fri 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See our ad on ??????? ???????????? ????? ?????????????????????????? page 27. ????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????.

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HOUSING making the right move

ABOVE: Wrap-around porch fronts are mainstays to Lowcountry homes. LEFT: No matter where you decide to live, there’s a home to suit every taste.

he Charleston area is one that is growing by leaps and bounds but still manages to maintain a downhome feel. Housing options range from apartments to historic townhouses to beachfront property there is an ample supply of “affordable” apartments, waterfront homes, historic homes and starter homes throughout the region. According to a recent ACCRA Cost of Living Survery, the average cost of a newly constructed home with 2,400 square feet of living space is $267,519. The average monthly rental cost for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom, unfurnished apartment (excluding all utilities except water) is $896.

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24 Finding Your Dream Home 27 Mortgages 28 Profiles of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties 32 REALTOR® offices

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Welcome to Charleston. Pick up a book and stay a while. 843.266.8732

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DREAM HOME By Michelle Salater Additions by Wendy Swat Snyder

FINDING YOUR DREAM HOME IN CHARLESTON HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER THANKS TO A COMBINATION OF AFFORDABLE RATES AND A VAST SELECTION OF OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM. The “All American City” has something for everyone’s taste, lifestyle, and needs. The question is, where will you and your family feel most comfortable? Perhaps a beautiful house built more than 200 years ago? Or would you rather own a home overlooking the ocean or a world-renowned golf course? What about a house nestled in a lovely neighborhood where children play at the park, where the ice cream shop is only a bike ride away, and you know all of your neighbors by name? The good news is, no matter where you choose to live, the surroundings are beautiful, and the people are friendly.

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HISTORIC CHARLESTON The buildings in Downtown Charleston date back to the mid1700s. The single houses are treasured pieces of the city’s past with double porches, iron gates, and courtyard gardens. Since 1947, the Charleston Historic Foundation has worked tirelessly to protect and preserve the houses, buildings, and neighborhoods that make Charleston such a unique city. As exclusive as Downtown Charleston seems, home prices vary. Living south of Broad Street (or as the locals call it, South of Broad) is luxurious living at its best, with homes ranging from $1 million to more than $6 million. Multiple-family buildings renovated into condominiums are gaining popularity. Downtown Charleston is a pedestrian community. Not only are commercial offices near many residential areas, but residents can also walk, bike, or rickshaw to dine at worldclass restaurants, shop for designer wear on King Street, browse the French Quarter art galleries, and visit the numerous historic attractions. This convenience, combined with historic beauty and close proximity to area beaches, makes downtown Charleston one of the most desired areas in which to live. The median price for a home is on the Charleston Peninsula is $457,000.

include I’On, Olde Park, and the Old Village. Houses in the Old Village date back to the 1800s and look like residences found in a small New England town. Neighborhoods farther out Highway 17, such as Park West, offer a wide range of housing options, from condominiums, to moderately priced homes, to waterfront homes priced over $2 million. The median home price in Mt. Pleasant is $327,040.

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As the suburb of Mount Pleasant SULLIVAN’S ISLAND continues to expand, growth to AND ISLE OF PALMS the north in Awendaw seems inevitable. Still quite rural even along Highway 17, the town boasts little commercial development and a popular eatery, the Seewee Restaurant. Mount Pleasant’s new Wando High School is approximately five miles to the south, as is a recently completed shopping center that includes a Super Wal-mart. Median home price is $151,043.

MCCLELLANVILLE The fishing village charm of tiny McClellanville makes this town a unique choice for a primary home. Located approximately 34 miles north of Mount Pleasant, with only 459 residents, it is a laid back blend of historic and older homes alongside new construction. The median home price is $302,916.

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Mt. Pleasant is only a short drive over the Arthur B. Ravenel Bridge. Once a quiet bedroom community, Mt. Pleasant is now home to more than 60,000 people. Its close proximity to downtown, the beaches, recreation, shopping, and restaurants have made the area extremely popular. Mt. Pleasant offers something for everyone: boating communities, golf communities, areas that are reasonably priced, and some that are exclusive. The neighborhood of Raven’s Run even has its own grass airstrip. Some of Mt. Pleasant’s neighborhoods that are more exclusive

Daniel Island is a popular neotraditional community located 20 minutes from downtown Charleston via I-526. Most of the houses are built close together, the garages are located in the back among alleys, and the yards are smaller than average. The neighborhoods vary in style, with lots offering access to the Wando River. Named one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Communities” in Travel + Leisure magazine, Daniel Island celebrates the recently opened 18-hole course designed by Rees Jones that now joins a course by Tom Fazio. The island’s parks and two sports

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stadiums host sporting events such as the annual Family Circle Cup Tennis tournament and Charleston Battery soccer games. They also host events such as festivals and concerts. Shops, restaurants, and schools are conveniently located near the six traditional neighborhoods, which include single-family homes and brick town homes. Homes along the water, marsh, or golf course run from $900,000 to more than $3 million. The median home price is $441,400.

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Just 15 minutes from downtown lie Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms, two of Charleston’s barrier islands. With 10 miles of sandy beaches, beautiful marshes, and luxurious living, these islands have given its residents an escape from urban living since the 1800s. The East Islands are especially attractive to relocating executives, perhaps because they are only minutes from amenities in Mt. Pleasant and a short drive to downtown. The East Islands have quick access to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and businesses while living the beach life. Sullivan’s Island, located at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, has a proud history of protecting the harbor from military invaders and is the sight of a major battle of the American Revolution. Today, Sullivan’s is an established residential and vacation community. Quaint shops, restaurants, and pubs welcome locals and visitors. There are no hotels, motels, or bedand-breakfasts on the island. Most homes range from $1 to $7 million. The median home price is $1,475,000. Next door to Sullivan’s Island, the Isle of Palms features golf courses, beach shops, and beachfront restaurants. Wild Dunes, a world-famous resort and private community, is located at the northeast end of the island. Housing options range from oceanfront condominiums to luxury homes on

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DECISIONS DECISIONS When searching for the perfect house, there are many choices. Each community in the Charleston Metro area has its own distinct personality and look. Take your time to explore them all. See which neighborhood best suits you and your family’s needs and wants. You will have a great time investigating all the housing options the Charleston Metro area has to offer. And you will get to know your new hometown while you are at it. Happy house hunting!

Purchasing a home is a major decision, and when you have a number of options to choose from, the process can be a little overwhelming. Fortunately, there are just as many REALTORS® and real estate agents to help you pick out the perfect home – whether you prefer a townhouse with a marsh view, a subdivision community, or a historic property nestled in the heart of downtown. The Directory on page 32 will help get you started.

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the ocean, marshland, or overlooking one of the golf courses. The Isle of Palms also has plenty of homes and condominiums not located in the resort. The median home price is $855,000.

WEST ASHLEY, JAMES ISLAND AND FOLLY BEACH West Ashley, the oldest suburb in Charleston, features many neighborhoods lined with moss-draped oaks. Neighborhoods closest to downtown such as Byrnes Down and Avondale offer cottage-style, brick homes built after World War II. Newer neighborhoods feature reasonably priced homes and condominiums. Executive homes with deep-water lots and views of the Ashley River, tidal marshes, and creeks are in high demand. West Ashley residents enjoy the convenience of the Citadel Mall and plenty of restaurants, shops, businesses, and medical facilities. West Ashley also has its share of history with Charles Towne Landing, the original site of the first permanent English Settlement, and three beautiful historic plantations that are open to the public year-round. The

median home price is $212,000. The Battle of Secessionville, the first major Union effort to take Charleston during the Civil War, was fought on James Island. After the war, only a few homes remained and the island reverted to a sparsely populated, rural farming area. In 1993, the James Island Connector opened. This drastically improved access to James Island and brought increased residential and commercial development. Today, James Island is a popular, family-oriented island, only minutes from downtown and Folly Beach. From comfortable, older neighborhoods to new developments, the island boasts a wide variety of housing options. Many home sites have views of Charleston Harbor. Those with deep-water lots and water views can cost up to $3 million. The median home price is $248,000. Often referred to as the “Edge of America,” Folly Beach is an eclectic beach town 15 minutes from downtown. “Folly Beach is a place where community rules,” says Eve Olasov, broker-in-charge and owner of Luxury Land and Homes, Inc. “This is a tight-knit communi-

ty with a real sense of belonging,” says Olasov. “Old meets new while the spirit and flavor of Folly remains unmistakably the same. There’s something really special about Folly Beach, and it doesn’t take long to fit in and relax to the beat and lifestyle unmistakably Folly Beach.” The median home price is $413,000.

JOHN’S ISLAND, KIAWAH ISLAND AND SEABROOK ISLAND Much like James Island, John’s Island benefits from road and bridge expansions. Today, the short drive to downtown and West Ashley is bringing more residents to the area. In new communities and established neighborhoods, the average home price is $223,167. Waterfront properties with deep-water access are in the millions. Development has been slower in the area, and its maritime forest vegetation and beautiful live oaks give the island the perfect spot for relaxed living. Kiawah Island is only 21 miles from Charleston. The 10,000-acre, private residential and resort community is renowned for its natural beauty and environmentally responsible development. From villas and cottages to multimilliondollar oceanfront homes, Kiawah Island attracts some of the world’s most famous and affluent people. Seabrook Island is also a private resort development located next to Kiawah. Owned by its residents, this community is completely private. The median home price for both islands combined is $695,000.

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Geographically, North Charleston is the third-largest city in the state, with a population of more than 86,000. The area’s commercial business is booming with quick access to I-26, I-526, and Charleston International Airport. Homes on the Ashley River with deep-water access sell in the millions. Older homes in established

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neighborhoods can cost less than $100,000, and some of the new construction starts around $130,000. In many of the new neighborhoods, developers have integrated fitness centers, jogging trails, parks, and community centers. Overall, North Charleston house prices are less expensive than other areas. The median home price is $153,900.

GOOSE CREEK, MONCKS CORNER AND SUMMERVILLE Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, and Summerville are towns that still possess natural beauty and a rare sense of community that is hard to find in today’s world. So it is no surprise that these qualities, along with the convenient location off I-26 just north and west of Charleston, have made Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, and Summerville some of the hottest housing areas in the region. Whether you’re looking for land, a charming historical home, or a brand-new starter home, these three communities have it all. Rest assured, affordable housing is abundant, and there are many new starter neighborhoods from which to choose. The median sale price in Goose Creek is $161,500; in Moncks Corner, $168,500; and in Summerville, $174,000.

EDISTO ISLAND The Town of Edisto, named for the Edistow Indians, is approximately 45 miles south of Charleston on roads of moss-covered oaks, working farms and historic plantation estates. Antebellum cash crops included rice, indigo and Sea Island cotton – one of the finest produced. Many of the elegant houses and plantations remaining today are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The 2,587 residents take pride in the island’s pristine beaches and landscape, and promote limited development.

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READY TO START HOUSE HUNTING? The abundance of unique options in the Charleston market – sun-drenched sea islands, historic downtowns and diverse suburbs – makes the search a fun time for discovery. Homebuyers new in town can really benefit from working with a REALTOR® whose knowledge of the area’s many neighborhoods and nuances helps streamline the process and keep it as free of stress as possible. Even longtime residents can benefit from the professional services of a REALTOR®, who can provide expert market insight and advise them as they make one of the largest financial transactions of their lives. Another invaluable team member for any homebuyer is the mortgage lender. As interest rates continue to tumble, the time couldn’t be better to buy. In fact, you may be able to afford more house than you think. The best way to get started, before you get into the car for your first tour, is to sit down with your lender and talk about all the borrowing options open to you. This professional can help you make informed decisions that will impact not only on your Lowcountry dream house but your financial future as well.

SEEKING APPROVAL An e-mail or phone call is all it takes to establish your buying power. The mortgage professional considers a variety of factors such as income, debt load, credit history and target monthly payment to pre-qualify a buyer and establish a price range for potential homes. This is the most important step in setting up criteria for your search. Knowing beforehand exactly what type of loans are

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available to you and how much you can spend on our new home will save time and unnecessary inconvenience for all concerned. Another benefit that comes with the prequalification process is the signal it sends to a seller. In a competitive market, it’s not unusual for a seller’s agent to ask that a letter of prequalification accompany the purchase offer. The letter gives a buyer credibility, showing the seller and participating agents that they’re dealing with a serious purchaser who’s already set a plan for financing in motion.

HOW WOULD YOU RATE? Most buyers assume that a mortgage with a fixed rate is their best bet because it locks them into a set payment for the duration of their loan. But many factors play into choosing the right loan. Depending on your long and short-term goals, expectations for income and family plans, there may be a more advantageous way to structure your financing. Your mortgage professional can show you the benefits of a variety of strategies and help find the one that works best for you. Choosing the right product not only makes paying for your new home a good experience, but may save you money and have a positive impact on your financial future.

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settlers. For example, visit the Rice Hope Plantation, a bed and breakfast on a broad expanse of old rice fields, and the Nesbitt House, an 18th-century dwelling that now houses the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, in Moncks Corner. Take the family to the Berkeley Museum, located on the grounds of Stony L a n d i n g Plantation. See 13,000 years of history

The largest of the three Metro area counties, is situated in the southeastern part of South Carolina, and is home to seven municipal governments: Bonneau, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Jamestown, Moncks Corner, St. Stephen, and Daniel Island. It is one of the fastest growing counties in the state – just check out the statistics: a population of 163,622 in 2007 is expected to increase to an astonishing 172,940 by the year 2015! Since its establishment in the late 17th century, Berkeley County has remained a center of commerce and indust r y The county’s e c o n o m y, however, is DORCHESTER rapidly changing. While agriculture remains important, the manufacturing sector now provides the county with the largest employment opportunities. Companies like Amoco, DuPont, and Bayer Corporation are among the 75+ manufacturing facilities presently operating in Berkeley County. The expanding economy is not the only factor drawing new residents to the area. A combination of the county’s mild climate year-round, its close proximity to CHARLESTON the Atlantic coastline, and the Francis Marion National Forest present an invitation for active lifestyles and a high quality of life. The Francis Marion National Forest lies predominately in Berkeley County with great opportunities for hunting, bird watching, camping, biking, or exploring. in Two of the Palmetto Trail’s most exciting exhibits and diverse sections run through Francis and artifacts that Marion Forest and around Lake Moultrie. spotlight General Francis Marion, the Head to Lakes Marion and Moultrie first Americans (the Archaic Indians), to enjoy any number of outdoor activi- colonial life, the Civil War, early medities. Along the beautiful shorelines and cine, rural electrification, early educaamongst an abundance of wildlife, tion, and Francis Marion National guests find passages to hike the Forest. Don’t miss the Little David Palmetto Trail while water lovers can Torpedo Boat, the first semi-subtake their boat and enjoy fishing, swim- mersible torpedo boat used in an ming, diving, or skiing. October 1863 Civil War harbor attack. Seek the charm of the past by visiting Berkeley County is also home to any of the historic sites scattered Mepkin Abbey, Cypress Gardens, and throughout the county, some dating Old Santee Canal Park. back to the time of the first European

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Bonneau Bonneau is a quiet, friendly community of 354 located seven miles north of Moncks Corner in popular Santee Cooper Country. It is surrounded by Francis Marion National Forest and includes the Dennis Wildlife Center and Bayless Hatchery.

The community offers numerous parks, tennis courts, ball fields, and a country club.

Moncks Corner As the Berkeley County Seat, the town of Moncks Corner presently has a population of more than 6,800 people. Only 30 minutes from the bustle of downtown Charleston, Moncks Corner offers residents and tourists a quiet refuge. With Lake Moultrie, a 60,400-acre man-made lake nearby, residents enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, skiing, hunting, and fishing.

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St. Stephens St. Stephen is located in northern Berkeley County, 15 miles north of Moncks Corner and four miles east of Lake Moultrie. Lake Moultrie and nearby Lake Marion were created in the early 1940s by the Santee Cooper Project and are famous for a fish population which has produced several world records. This Daniel Island town is home to more than 1,700 people. Daniel Island is a traditional town CHARLESTON COUNTY with charming neighMore than 4.3 million people visit borhoods, beautiful parks and tree-lined streets. the Charleston area annually. Its Residents here enjoy a vibrant beautiful weather, accessible location, community and the gentle pace of a historical charm, cultural activities, small town living. With an expanding and world-famous restaurants make business community, education the Charleston region one of the best system, and diverse recreational activi- places to live and visit. Charleston County is the cultural and ties, Daniel Island offers residents an economic epicenter of the Metro region. unbeatable quality of life. The metropolitan area stretches 50 miles inland with 90 miles oceanfront. While Goose Creek many small towns and communities Goose Creek is the largest city in comprise a large portion of the county, Berkeley County with a population of the two largest cities are Charleston and more than 31,900. Its planned develNorth Charleston. Charleston’s barrier opments are the model for new singleislands include Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, family homes in the Metro region, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Seabrook offering amenities from private boat Island, and Sullivan’s Island. docks to bicycle and jogging paths.

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CHARLESTON COUNTY

DORCHESTER COUNTY

Berkeley Chamber of Commerce: www.berkeleysc.org

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce: www.charlestonchamber.net

Greater Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce: www.gsdcchamber.org

Berkeley County: www.co.berkeley.sc.us

Charleston County: www.charlestoncounty.org City of Charleston: www.ci.charleston.sc.us

COMMUNITIES

• Bonneau • Daniel Island

• Awendaw • Charleston

• Dorchester • Harleyville • Ladson

• Goose Creek • Hanahan • Jamestown

• Dewees Island • Folly Beach

• Lincolnville • North Charleston

• Ladson • Moncks Corner • St. Stephen

• Hollywood • Isle of Palms

• Reevesville • Ridgeville • Rosinville

• James Island • John’s Island

• St. George • Summerville

RETAIL SALES

• Kiawah Island • McClellanville

RETAIL SALES

2007 Gross retail sales ....................$3.7 billion

• Meggett • Mt. Pleasant

2006 Gross retail sales ....................$3.3 billion

• North Charleston • Ravenel

2007 Gross retail sales ......................$1.8 billion

Source: Center for Business Research

• Rockville • Seabrook Island

2006 Gross retail sales ......................$1.7 billion

• Sullivan’s Island

Source: Center for Business Research

% POPULATION BY AGE GROUP 0-19 years old .........................................29.9%

% POPULATION BY AGE GROUP

RETAIL SALES

20-24 years old .......................................7.0%

2007 Gross retail sales ...................$13 billion

0-19 years old ..........................................29.0%

25-34 years old .......................................14.0%

2006 Gross retail sales ...................$13 billion

20-24 years old ........................................7.7%

35-54 years old .......................................29.1%

Source: Center for Business Research

25-34 years old ........................................12.8%

55-64 years old .......................................11.0%

35-54 years old ........................................29.8%

% POPULATION BY AGE GROUP

65 & over ................................................9.0% Source: US Census Bureau (2007)

LABOR MARKET

55-64 ........................................................11.3%

0-19 years old ..........................................26.5%

65 & over .................................................9.4%

20-24 years old ........................................7.6%

Source: US Census Bureau (2007)

25-34 years old ........................................13.5%

LABOR MARKET

2007 Labor Force ....................................75,460

35-54 years old ........................................28.2%

2007 Average unemployment rate .........4.9%

55-64 years old ........................................11.8%

2007 Labor Force .....................................62,527

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

65 & over .................................................12.4%

2007 Average unemployment rate ..........4.5%

Source: US Census Bureau (2007)

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

CENSUS DATA Population (2007)........................................163,622

CENSUS DATA

LABOR MARKET

County Seat:Moncks Corner

2007 Labor Force ....................................175,337

Population (2006) ....................................123,505

Square Miles.........................................1,229.23

2007 Average unemployment rate .........4.5%

County Seat: St. George

Source: US Census Bureau

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Square Miles...........................................576.74 Source: US Census Bureau

CENSUS DATA Population (2007) ...................................342,973 County Seat: Charleston Square Miles .........................................1,357.14 Source: US Census Bureau

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HOUSING OPTIONS The region boasts a multi-billion dollar visitor industry, one of the Southeast’s most impressive medical hubs, a well-established base of national and international manufacturers, as well as a large military presence thus making the area a prime location for technology jobs and corporations. Major employers include the U.S. Navy, the Medical University of South Carolina, the Air Force Base, and the Charleston County School District. Additionally, arts, recreational, and cultural opportunities are abundant to accommodate any lifestyle.

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With its rich, 300-year heritage, Charleston is one of America’s most charming and beautifully preserved cities in America. A “living museum,” Charleston contains more than 3,500 historic homes and buildings dating back to the 1690s. Though world famous for its streets lined with grand live oaks draped with Spanish moss and beautiful and historic pastel-colored homes along the waterfront, Charleston also offers a variety of museums and historical attractions. Most notable is the Old Exchange and Customs House, finished in 1771. The building features a dungeon that held various signers of the Declaration of Independence, hosted events for George Washington in 1791, and the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788. Charleston is also the location of Fort Sumter, the reputed site of the “first shot” of the Civil War. The South Carolina Aquarium, Audubon Swamp Garden, and Cypress Gardens are a must-see for all nature lovers.

and crabbing to waterskiing and its waterfront, making Johns Island an surfing. It also boasts South Carolina’s up-and-coming area in which to live. longest fishing pier! A must-see on the island is the Angel Oak, a live oak tree off of Bohicket Road, which has a height of 65 feet and Hollywood Hollywood, named for its profusion is estimated to be more than 1,400 of holly trees, is located within the years old. Its largest limb has a circumCharleston metro area near Ravenel. ference of 11.25 feet and a length of 89 The scenic town of 3,946 is home to feet! It is the oldest living tree east of the area’s renowned golf course, the Mississippi River. The Links at Stono Ferry. A part of the American Revolutionary War Kiawah Island Battle at Stono Ferry took place where The town of Kiawah Island was the 12th, 13th, and 14th holes are incorporated in 1988. As a private presently located. resort community, access is limited to property owners and guests. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course Isle of Palms Isle of Palms, a barrier island east of hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup, the 1997 the Cooper River, offers quiet beach and 2003 World Cups, and most living and many outlets for outdoor recently the 2007 Senior PGA. activities. The beach is the center of activity McClellanville for those who want to enjoy the waves Established in the mid-1800s, or take the boat out and explore McClellanville is a small picturesque nearby islands. For those who want to village of 459 on Jeremy Creek, which stay ashore, set up a picnic at the Isle of flows into the Intracoastal Waterway. A Palms County Park; bike ride or self-sufficient community of schools, rollerblade in any of the marked homes, churches, shops, and docking paths; play golf in one of the world- facilities with an economy largely class golf courses; play tennis; or go dependent upon the sea, it has beachcombing. undergone a massive restoration since Isle of Palms is also known for its Hurricane Hugo struck in 1989. The wildlife. See osprey nests, pelicans McClellanville Arts Council and Center soaring and diving for food, dolphins, supports Lowcountry arts, history, and giant loggerhead sea turtles that books and crafts. come ashore to lay their eggs.

The Town of Awendaw, established in 1992, was named for the Sewee Indian tribe that once occupied the area. Located between Mount Pleasant and McClellanville, this rural town of 1,200 is a paradise for nature lovers. Home to the Francis Marion Forest and Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, trails, waterways and wildlife abound attracting hikers, kayakers and birder watchers. The International Center for Birds of Prey and Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center hold Folly Beach Folly Beach is a barrier island that is regularly scheduled events focusing on six miles long and the closest beach to Lowcountry wildlife. the city of Charleston. It is the home of sea, sand, surfing, historical and culCity of Charleston The city of Charleston is located on a tural sites, a maritime forest, the Morris peninsula at the point where, as Island Lighthouse, gourmet food, and Charlestonians say, “The Ashley and endangered species of birds. Folly Beach is a “must see – must James Island the Cooper Rivers come together to visit” place due to its abundance of form the Atlantic Ocean.” Established in 1993, James Island is outdoor activities ranging from fishing a sprawling suburb of Charleston. It is a large triangular sea island that is framed by Wappoo Creek and Charleston Harbor to the north, Morris Island and Folly Beach to the east, and the Stono River and Johns Island to the west. James Island is well known for its farming, fishing and shrimping, and ancient live oaks. It also features an excellent public golf course operated by the City of Charleston, and James Island County Park, which features a water fun park and a dog park for your favorite four-legged friend.

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Johns Island is the second largest sea-island on the east coast. Situated west of James Island, Johns Island is bordered by the Stono River, part of the Intracoastal Waterway. The maritime forest vegetation and beautiful live oaks give the island a true Lowcountry feel. New real estate developments located along Maybank Highway offer affordable housing alternatives. A growing number of developers are pursuing major projects along parts of

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Meggett A thriving farming town in the early 20th century, Meggett was issued its charter from the state of South Carolina in 1905 and was incorporated in1976. In its heyday, it was the cabbage capital of the world, shipping millions of cabbage seedlings a day all over the country. The Produce Building still stands as a private home. Today, Meggett’s 1,348 residents remain proud of their legacy and committed to the town’s revitalization.

Mount Pleasant Mount Pleasant was originally founded as a fishing village; today, however, it has developed as a modern suburb of Charleston. With the completion of the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge, the largest cable-stayed bridge in the Americas, traveling into Mount Pleasant from downtown Charleston is now easier then ever. With a current population of more than 60,000 people, the town operates its own police and fire departments, and it has a recreation department with facilities that include seven parks, two public swimming pools, 17 tennis courts, 23 ball fields, and one public track. It is also Charleston’s only access

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA to the barrier island beaches of Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms. Mount Pleasant has many attractions that continue to draw new residents and tourists each year. Check out Boone Hall Plantation, which features nine original slave cabins, a cotton gin house and the Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. The site includes archeological discoveries, an 1820s tidewater cottage, and interpretations of African-American life and contributions during the colonial era. Neighborhoods feature a wide array of diverse residential choices: suburban cul-de-sacs, exclusive resort properties, and upscale apartments. Older neighborhoods exist as well, including the historic Old Village, which is home to both colonial and antebellum period homes as well as many historic churches.

Seabrook Island Seabrook Island is located on the banks of the Edisto River and the Atlantic Ocean and is a mere 35 minutes from Charleston. This naturally preserved location is abundant with palm trees, live oaks, pine trees, and native wildlife.

Sullivan’s Island

The town of Sullivan’s Island, incorporated in 1817, is a barrier island north of Charleston Harbor that contains approximately 2,000 residents. This island has a long military history of protecting the harbor from invaders. Remnants of the military are abundant in now privately held military housing; even former fortifications are now single-family residences. While on the island, visit Fort Moultrie, a fort that was instrumental in delivering a critical North Charleston defeat to the British in the American North Charleston, incorporated in Revolutionary War. 1972, has a population of more than 91,500 people and encompasses more West Ashley than 60 square miles. As South West Ashley refers to the area west of Carolina’s third largest municipality, the Charleston peninsula, bordered by North Charleston attracts more than 2 the Ashley River and Intracoastal million visitors each year. Waterway. It is the oldest suburb in With more than 4,000 affordable to Charleston and the closest to town. luxury accommodations, a wide selecWest Ashley has continued to prostion of restaurants, entertainment com- per since the 1950s. A large selection of plexes, shopping malls and specialty moderately priced homes in desirable shops, and its close proximity to area neighborhoods is available as well as attractions, North Charleston is a great executive homes on the Ashley River, place to work and live tidal marshes, and creeks. New conThis thriving area is home to the struction of marsh homes is ongoing as North Charleston Coliseum complex, boating on the Ashley River is increaswhich includes a 13,500-seat coliseum, ingly becoming more popular. There a convention center, a performing arts are also many neighborhoods with center, and an adjacent hotel. The com- golf, tennis, and swimming. plex hosts a variety of events including concerts, circuses, sporting extravaganzas, consumer shows, arts and crafts DORCHESTER COUNTY exhibits, and ice and hockey shows. It is Dorchester County is located in the home to a minor league hockey team, eastern part of South Carolina and is the S.C. Stingrays. North Charleston bordered by Orangeburg, Berkeley, also has a public golf course, The Golf Colleton, and Charleston counties. Club at Wescott Plantation. Municipalities in Dorchester County North Charleston leads the state in include Dorchester, Harleyville, North gross retail sales for the 13th straight Charleston, Reevesville, Rosinville, St. year with sales at $4.7 billions dollars. George, and Summerville. Northwoods Mall, Charlestowne Square The population of the county continMall and the Tanger Outlets are a few of ues to grow. For example, in 1980, the the retail centers that contribute to population was 58,761 and in 2007, North Charleston’s status as the retail the population was 123,505. sales leader in South Carolina. Known for its natural beauty, historic

Ravenel Ravenel is a town of 2,214 located within the Charleston metro area, just south of West Ashley. It is home of the innovative Caw Caw Interpretive Center, which was once part of several rice plantations and home to enslaved Africans who applied their technology and skills in agriculture to carve the series of rice fields out of cypress swamps.

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plantations and bustling economy, Dorchester County offers both visitors and residents a quiet life and a wealth of opportunity. See history first-hand at Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark, in Summerville. This historic plantation boasts the oldest landscaped gardens in the United States, laid out in 1741.

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Since 2005, a wide variety of companies have invested more than $100 million in the county. Manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and other services continue to be the major employment sectors. Business is easily supported by quick access to I-95, the Port of Charleston, and the Charleston International Airport.

prefabricated homes to country club residential developments and restored historic properties, many dating from the mid-1800s. Summerville participates with a Downtown Restoration Enhancement and Management Corporation (DREAM) and has many thriving fine arts, sports, museum, and preservation organizations. There are 700 local buildings on the National Historic Register.

Summerville Summerville is the county’s largest city with an estimated population of more than 41,500. Summerville continues to attract families, business people and military personnel, all looking to improve their quality of life. With a reputation as, “The Flower Town in the Pines,” Summerville is known worldwide for its beautiful spring blossoms. Since the early 1900s tourists have flocked to the town in the early spring to enjoy millions of spring blossoms like azaleas in private and public gardens, including the midtown Azalea Park. Each spring, Summerville hosts the Flowertown Festival, where more than 300,000 visitors and residents enjoy contests, crafts, tours, exhibits, and other family activities – all amid azaleas and dogwood trees in full bloom. The town boasts beautiful mossdraped streets and quaint Victorian homes mixed with progressive development. More than 50 subdivisions constructed within the past 12 years surround the immediate Summerville area. Housing ranges from economical

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St. George The small, rural Southern town of St. George is known as the “Town of Friendly People.” With a population of just over 2,100, the residents in St. George maintain a strong sense of family and religion. Natural resources provide residents with some of the best hunting and fishing around. Located near Lakes Marion and Moultrie and the Four Hole Swamp, the area has easy access to numerous recreation opportunities, including the Francis Beidler Forest and the Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail. Each April, St. George is home to the World Grits Festival. More than 50,000 people attend this three-day festival, partaking in activities like a corn-shucking contest, a grits eating contest, softball tournaments, and square dancing. The festival also features live bands, arts and crafts, various grits meals, and the crowning of Miss Grits.

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CALL ONE OF THESE LOCAL REALTOR 速 OFFICES TO HELP GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE PROCESS OF FINDING YOUR NEW HOME IN THE CHARLESTON AREA. BERKELEY COUNTY Bonneau Lakeside Realty 1007 Butter Road..........................................843-825-3993 Bonneau, SC 29431-8670

Daniel Island Custom Homes of Carolina, Inc. 89 Iron Bottom Lane .....................................843-216-0554 Daniel Island, SC 29492 Daniel Island Real Estate Co Inc 101 River Landing Drive ...............................843-971-7100 Daniel Island, SC 29492 Gulfstream Properties LLC 295 Seven Farms Dr. Ste 160 C ...................843-971-3667 Daniel Island, SC 29492 Harbourtowne Real Estate 672 Marina Drive, Ste 110...........................843-884-2826 Daniel Island, SC 29492-4048 Mac Company, LLC 2281 Daniel Island Drive ..............................843-814-9545 Daniel Island, SC 29492 NHC, LLC 295 Seven Farms Dr. Ste. C..........................843-849-3492 Daniel Island, SC 29492 River Landing Group 1802 Pierce Street........................................843-303-6961 Daniel Island, SC 29492 SeaLevel Properties, LLC 295 Seven Farms Drive, C 224 .....................843-568-1227 Daniel Island, SC 29492

Hudson Appraisal Service 38 Burnt Mills Rd .........................................843-553-6272 Goose Creek, SC 29445 Matthew Ryan Company 104 Berkeley Square PMB 59 ......................843-572-0000 Goose Creek, SC 29445 Statewide Realty PO Box 111 ...................................................843-747-3020 Goose Creek, SC 29445-0111 Tri County Appraisals 125 Jamesford Street...................................843-797-5222 Goose Creek, SC 29445 ZZG & CO. LLC 111-C St. James Ave Ste 100 ......................843-818-2006 Goose Creek, SC 29445

Hanahan Caldwell Commercial LLC 2456 Remount Road, Suite 308 ...................843-566-1888 Hanahan, SC 29406 Carr Properties, LLC 5806 Campbell Street...................................843-744-2863 Hanahan, SC 29406 Edgar M. Salters Co. 1488 Remount Rd .........................................843-747-1005 Hanahan, SC 29406 Fitzpatrick Real Estate Co. 5813 Moore Street .......................................843-747-3828 Hanahan, SC 29406 Long Bay Properties 48 North Basilica Ave...................................843-729-9775 Hanahan, SC 29410

Trident Real Estate, LLC 672 Marina Drive, Ste 110...........................843-881-0501 Daniel Island, SC 29492

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Benchmark Realty 212 Carolina Ave, Suite A............................843-761-5600 Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Advanced Appraisal, Inc. PO Box 725 ...................................................843-553-8109 Goose Creek, SC 29445 AEC Properties, Inc. 105 Central Ave Bdlg 200 Ste C ..................843-832-4686 Goose Creek, SC 29445 AgentOwned Premiere Group 100 Crowfield Blvd .......................................843-572-0004 Goose Creek, SC 29445-5337 AgentOwned Premiere Group 100 Crowfield Blvd .......................................843-871-9133 Goose Creek, SC 29445 AgentOwned Premiere Group, Inc. 100 Crowfield Blvd .......................................843-722-8545 Goose Creek, SC 29445 Carolina Appraisal PO Box 2673 .................................................843-797-0337 Goose Creek, SC 29445 Carolina One Real Estate 567 Crowfield Blvd .......................................843-797-7799 Goose Creek, SC 29445 Century 21 Southern Homes, Inc 205 St James Ave # 5 ..................................843-572-3131 Goose Creek, SC 29445-2938 Drew Sineath & Associates Inc 108 Central Ave Suite 1 ...............................843-343-4792 Goose Creek, SC 29445 Goose Creek Prop Mgmt PO Box 1644 .................................................843-553-0032 Goose Creek, SC 29445-1644 Homes Realty PO Box 268 ...................................................843-797-8100 Goose Creek, SC 29445-0268

Absolute Realty 1444 N. Hwy 52............................................843-554-6928 Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Cumbie Realty, Inc PO Box 457 ...................................................843-761-8242 Moncks Corner, SC 29461-0457 First Realty Carolinas 340 East Main Street ...................................843-761-1212 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Hometown Realty 726 South Live Oak Dr..................................843-761-6100 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 J & S Real Estate, LLC P.O. Box 3......................................................843-729-7757 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Koester Realty 1524 Dennis Blvd..........................................843-723-6513 Moncks Corner, SC 29461-3916 Lakeview Realty LLC 211 Winter Street.........................................843-761-7700 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Lazy Hill Appraisal Service 215 Lazy Hill Rd. ...........................................513-673-4923 Moncks Corner, SC 29461-7820 Mixon Realty & Rentals 107 S. Live Oak Drive ...................................843-761-6520 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Palm Realty Group, llc 513 W. Main Street......................................843-761-1922 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Thomas & Associates 1056 North Hwy 17-A ..................................843-899-1212 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 Woods Company Real Estate Inc 337 East Main St..........................................843-899-7355 Moncks Corner, SC 29461

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CHARLESTON COUNTY Awendaw Moffly Construction 1996 Ronlin Farm Road ................................843-881-4167 Awendaw, SC 29429 Summerhouse Creek Properties, LLC 4445 Highway 17 North ...............................843-971-6114 Awendaw, SC 29429 Water's Edge Real Estate, LLC 7510 Doar Rd................................................843-887-3088 Awendaw, SC 29429-6107

Charleston Access Properties LLC 750 Riverland Dr...........................................843-762-2535 Charleston, SC 29412-3106 ACRE-C O Nick Thompson III MAI 125-C Wappoo Creek Drive..........................843-762-5722 Charleston, SC 29412 Action Realty Services PO Box 30726 ...............................................843-568-7487 Charleston, SC 29407 Adams Real Estate, LLC 633 Stono Edge Drive...................................843-568-1056 Charleston, SC 29412 AgentOwned Chas. Group 902 Savannah Hwy.......................................843-769-5100 Charleston, SC 29407-7802 AgentOwned Realty Chas. Group 902 Savannah Hwy.......................................843-557-0999 Charleston, SC 29407 AHM Real Estate & Development 1446 Sasanqua Ln ........................................843-763-7254 Charleston, SC 29407 Alan Saffer Realty, LLC 40 Bee Street, Unit 104................................843-760-9400 Charleston, SC 29403 Allen Realty Inc 899 Island Park Drive, Ste 202.....................843-849-7033 Charleston, SC 29492 Alvie R. Evans Property Management, LLC 7725 Dorchester Road..................................843-552-5150 Charleston, SC 29418 Always Realty, LLC 615 Flint Street.............................................843-762-5815 Charleston, SC 29412 Americas Home Town Realty 649 McCutchen Street .................................843-795-8930 Charleston, SC 29412 Anchor Commercial LLC 126 Seven Farms Dr Ste 110........................843-747-1200 Charleston, SC 29492 Anlen Construction & Realty PO Box 30671 ...............................................843-556-6142 Charleston, SC 29417-0671 Appraisal Consultants 756 St Andrews Blvd....................................843-769-6997 Charleston, SC 29407 Appraisal Group of Charleston 1639 Tatum Street........................................843-762-6062 Charleston, SC 29412 Arthur Ravenel Jr. Co. 635 E Bay St .................................................843-723-7847 Charleston, SC 29403-5641 Atlantic Brokers, LLC 134 Meeting Street, Ste. 120 ......................843-766-4514 Charleston, SC 29401 Atlantic Properties 22 Chadwick Drive........................................843-769-7149 Charleston, SC 29407

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Bailey & Assoc. Inc. of Chas PO Box 210 ...................................................843-556-2883 Charleston, SC 29402 Baker Realty 59 Chadwick Dr ............................................843-769-5643 Charleston, SC 29407 Barbara Brown Real Estate PO Box 14341 ...............................................843-324-7787 Charleston, SC 29422 Batten & Moore PO Box 509 ...................................................843-805-6060 Charleston, SC 29402-0509 Bay Light Realty, LLC 4830 Lambs Rd .............................................843-709-5500 Charleston, SC 29418 Belser Thompson Real Estate 18 Fulton St ..................................................843-577-6555 Charleston, SC 29401 Benchmark Appraisals & Brkg. PO Box 80518 ...............................................843-763-1853 Charleston, SC 29416-0518 Bennett Appraisal Services 7020 Windmill Creek Road ..........................843-571-0918 Charleston, SC 29414-3023 Bennett Communities and Resorts 1025 Jamsie Cove ........................................843-906-4272 Charleston, SC 29412 Benton Real Estate 1710 Afton Ave.............................................843-364-4063 Charleston, SC 29407 Beresford Creek Property Management 295 Seven Farms Dr. Ste-112.......................843-437-4277 Charleston, SC 29492 Berkshire Investment Properties, LLC 169 A Spring Street......................................843-270-1581 Charleston, SC 29403 BG Properties P.O. Box 41878..............................................843-871-1618 Charleston, SC 29423 Bill Hurtes Realty 1669 Savannah Hwy Ste A ..........................843-556-9401 Charleston, SC 29407-2234 Brand Name Real Estate, LLC 207 East Bay Street Ste 213 A ....................843-884-9399 Charleston, SC 29401 Brokers South , LLC 121 Manchester Rd ......................................843-556-8357 Charleston, SC 29407 C-21 Swope-Thompson 1133 Hillside Dr............................................843-571-3130 Charleston, SC 29407-6194 Camblor Real Estate 43 Eton Road ................................................843-571-0155 Charleston, SC 29407 Carolina One Real Estate 873 Orleans Road, Ste 102 ..........................843-556-5800 Charleston, SC 29407-5753 Carolina One Real Estate 49 Broad St...................................................843-577-0001 Charleston, SC 29401-3001 Carolina One Real Estate 49 Broad St...................................................843-577-0001 Charleston, SC 29401-3001 Carolina One Real Estate 1265 Folly Rd ................................................843-795-7810 Charleston, SC 29412 Carolina Property Group, LLC 1643 B Savannah Hwy, Ste 201...................843-763-4040 Charleston, SC 29407

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Carolina Real Estate Connection, LLC 1736 Wappoo Rd..........................................843-763-1211 Charleston, SC 29407 Carolina Retail Property Inc. 207 East Bay Street, Ste 302 .......................843-266-7990 Charleston, SC 29401 Carriage Properties LLC 19 Exchange St.............................................843-266-8000 Charleston, SC 29401 Castle Rock Real Estate Co. 925-C Wappoo Rd. .......................................843-225-2773 Charleston, SC 29407 Catalyst Development & Real Estate Company 6650 Rvers Ave #137....................................843-576-1862 Charleston, SC 29406 Catterton-General, LLC 1525 Hwy 7...................................................843-766-1600 Charleston, SC 29407 CB Richard Ellis/Carmody PO Box 310 ...................................................843-577-0702 Charleston, SC 29402-0310

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS 808 Wappoo Road........................................843-225-6001 Charleston, SC 29407

Easterlin Company 744 Jim Isle Drive ........................................843-795-7762 Charleston, SC 29412-3920

Ingle Properties, LLC 147 Wappoo Creek Dr Ste 602 ....................843-795-0151 Charleston, SC 29412

Colliers Keenan of Charleston P.O. Box 610..................................................843-723-1202 Charleston, SC 29402

Ebel Appraisal Services, Inc 1459 Emerald Forest Pkwy...........................843-556-6864 Charleston, SC 29414-5806

InterCoast Properties, Inc. 635 East Bay St., Ste 3-D.............................843-577-3007 Charleston, SC 29403

Colony Realty 23 Archdale Street Apt. I .............................843-478-5939 Charleston, SC 29407

Elaine Brabham and Associates, 1850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. # C ....................843-766-6662 Charleston, SC 29407

iSave Realty 1 Bennett St. #3 ...........................................843-737-6347 Charleston, SC 29401

Commercial Investment Group LLC 125A Wappoo Creek Dr, Ste 104A...............843-906-9812 Charleston, SC 29412

Elite Properties 3 Blaine Court...............................................843-805-8008 Charleston, SC 29407

J. Hassell & Assoc PO Box 30816 ...............................................843-224-1239 Charleston, SC 29417

Complete Real Estate 1525 Ashley River Rd ...................................843-270-8899 Charleston, SC 29407

ERA Tides Realty 327 Folly Road ..............................................843-795-8011 Charleston, SC 29412

J.C. Bowden Broker PO Box 22074 ...............................................843-886-4954 Charleston, SC 29403-2074

Coppedge & Tison Commercial Real Estate One Unity Alley Ste 310...............................843-724-0100 Charleston, SC 29402

Evans & Evans Constr. Co., LLC P O Box 40777 ..............................................843-552-5150 Charleston, SC 29423-0777

Jackson Appraisal Service 1525 Sam Rittenberg Blvd ...........................843-571-6385 Charleston, SC 29407-4127

Evans Rivers & Co PO Box 188 ...................................................843-853-4000 Charleston, SC 29402

JM Lunsford/Broker 2139 Wappoo Hall Road ..............................843-408-2518 Charleston, SC 29412

Exit Realty Charleston Group 1637 Savannah Hwy Ste 201.......................843-571-5010 Charleston, SC 29407

John H. Cooper & Assoc. 18 Leinbach Dr Ste C....................................843-763-1908 Charleston, SC 29407-7916

Finucan and Associates 245-B Gordon St ...........................................843-577-3557 Charleston, SC 29403-3524

John Liberatos Real Estate Co 89 1/2 Wentworth St ...................................843-723-1988 Charleston, SC 29401

First Charleston Realtors, LLC 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ste 5..................843-766-4002 Charleston, SC 29407

John Poston & Company, Inc. 304 Meeting St.............................................843-853-5300 Charleston, SC 29401

Fred Wichmann, REALTORS 768 Saint Andrews Blvd...............................843-556-2100 Charleston, SC 29407-7168

Julian V Brandt Inc 56 Broad Street ............................................843-723-3378 Charleston, SC 29402

GCB Real Estate and Investments 7251 Cross Park Drive ..................................843-225-5065 Charleston, SC 29418

Karl A. McMillan, Inc. 1502 Westchase Drive .................................843-873-1305 Charleston, SC 29407

Gibson Jones Ltd. Company 164 Market St Ste D-334 .............................843-723-7079 Charleston, SC 29401

Keller Williams Historic Charleston 35 Broad Street ............................................843-414-8300 Charleston, SC 29401

Greenhill Properties, INC 5 Radcliffe Street .........................................843-722-1188 Charleston, SC 29403

Keller Williams Realty Charleston West 1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd .............................843-414-1800 Charleston, SC 29407

Copper Roof Properties, LLC 544 Savannah Highway................................843-763-1130 Charleston, SC 29407

Century 21 Associates 424 Folly Rd ..................................................843-795-6221 Charleston, SC 29412-2625

Copper Roof Property Management, LLC 544 Savannah Hwy.......................................843-763-1130 Charleston, SC 29407

Century 21 Waterfront Properties 669 Marina Dr. Suite A5 ..............................843-884-7988 Charleston, SC 29492

Core One Properties 280 Seven Farms Dr., Ste B..........................843-278-1600 Charleston, SC 29492

Charleston Appr. Service Inc. 304 Meeting St. Ste. 201.............................843-723-6256 Charleston, SC 29401

Cottingham Realty LLC 174 East Bay Street, Ste 300 .......................843-853-9300 Charleston, SC 29402

Charleston Area Appraisals, LLC 255 King St ...................................................843-577-5858 Charleston, SC 29401

Craig & Co. P.O. Box 80295..............................................843-763-3939 Charleston, SC 29416

Charleston Premier Properties 26 State Street .............................................843-813-2006 Charleston, SC 29401

CSA Real Estate Services 1625 McClain St...........................................843-571-3573 Charleston, SC 29407-6928

Charleston Premier Real Estate 1495 Remount Rd .........................................877-447-8411 Charleston, SC 29403

CSJ Realty Advisors. LLC 192 East Bay St., Ste., 205...........................843-577-4646 Charleston, SC 29401

Charleston Real Estate LLC 425 Geddes Avenue .....................................843-571-7434 Charleston, SC 29407

D & R Realty 3162 Sanders Road ......................................843-571-1075 Charleston, SC 29414

Charleston Realty Advisors LLC 327-A Folly Rd ..............................................843-406-9191 Charleston, SC 29412

Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty 33 Broad St...................................................843-723-7150 Charleston, SC 29401-3001

Charleston Realty Co. LLC 834 Wappoo Road........................................843-670-8787 Charleston, SC 29407 Charleston Realty, LLC 53 Broad Street ............................................843-722-3500 Charleston, SC 29401 Charleston Trident Association 5300 International Blvd C105.......................843-760-9400 Charleston, SC 29418 Charlestowne Properties 1436 Battalion Drive.....................................843-270-7096 Charleston, SC 29412 Chas. Residential Appraisals 2214 Daniel Island Drive ..............................843-216-2810 Charleston, SC 29492 Chez Charleston 67 Broad Street ............................................843-853-3000 Charleston, SC 29401 Classic Realty Enterprises, Inc. 121 Oak Turn Rd. ..........................................843-762-3111 Charleston, SC 29412 Clement, Crawford & Thornhill 2655 Evatt Lane, Suite 107 ..........................843-577-6722 Charleston, SC 29407 Clement/Reinier Properties PO Box 20729 ...............................................843-722-1585 Charleston, SC 29413 Clemons Realty 76 Spring St..................................................843-722-2097 Charleston, SC 29403-5326 Coastal Real Estate Group LLC 12 St. Teresa Dr............................................843-571-7001 Charleston, SC 29407 Cobblestone Group 36 Ripplemoor Lane......................................843-556-5797 Charleston, SC 29414

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DeLaine Carroll Realty, Inc. 2593 Ashley River Rd. ..................................843-556-1453 Charleston, SC 29414 Dennis Fassuliotis Co. PO Box 31 .....................................................843-971-1016 Charleston, SC 29402 Dennis Miller & Associates P O Box 80098 ..............................................843-769-4920 Charleston, SC 29416 Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc PO Box 21599 ...............................................843-577-4115 Charleston, SC 29413-1599 Disher Hamrick & Myers Res Inc PO Box 21599 ...............................................843-725-1515 Charleston, SC 29413 Distinct Properties, LLC 16 Held Cir....................................................843-906-7927 Charleston, SC 29412 Domicile Real Estate Brokerage 91 Broad Street ............................................843-720-7771 Charleston, SC 29401 Drayton Real Estate.Com 255 St. Phillips St. ........................................843-723-0707 Charleston, SC 29403 Dulles Properties LLC 180 East Bay Street, Ste 200 .......................843-817-9686 Charleston, SC 29401 Dunne & Associates 5 George Street ............................................843-768-1903 Charleston, SC 29401 Durlach Associates Inc 1 Poston Rd, Ste 230....................................843-723-2801 Charleston, SC 29407 East Coast Commercial 67 Washington Street ..................................843-722-1962 Charleston, SC 29413

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Grubb&Ellis/Barkley Fraser 1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd .............................843-725-7200 Charleston, SC 29407 Hamrick-Carter Inc PO Box 31156 ...............................................843-795-3681 Charleston, SC 29417-1156 Handsome Properties, Inc. 102 Church St ...............................................843-727-6460 Charleston, SC 29401 Hartnett Realty Co 134 Meeting St Ste 120..............................843-723-7222 Charleston, SC 29401 Hartnett Realty Co., Inc. 134 Meeting Street, Ste. 120 ......................843-782-3066 Charleston, SC 29401 Hewitt & Hewitt PO Box 492 ...................................................843-577-9500 Charleston, SC 29402-0492 High Seas Properties, LLC 1030 Jenkins Rd. Unit C...............................843-573-8926 Charleston, SC 29407 Hipp Properties 1412 Ashley River Road ...............................843-571-2332 Charleston, SC 29407 Historic Charleston Properties 67 Broad St...................................................843-853-3000 Charleston, SC 29401 Hobson Group Realty 1938 Swift Ave.............................................843-810-8986 Charleston, SC 29407 Hoffman Realty Co., LLC PO Box 30789 ...............................................843-763-0144 Charleston, SC 29417-0789 Holcombe Fair & Lane PO Box 668 ...................................................843-722-2642 Charleston, SC 29402-0668 Horizon Realty Inc 2178 Savannah Highway L...........................843-723-3353 Charleston, SC 29417 Hurry Home Properties, LLC 1420 Ashley River Road ...............................843-270-3651 Charleston, SC 29407

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Kerrison & Kerrison Properties, LLC 849 Treasury Bend Drive ..............................843-834-6700 Charleston, SC 29412 Kiawah Island Real Estate PO Box 12001 ...............................................843-768-3400 Charleston, SC 29422-2001 Kit Thrash Properties LLC 25 Broad St, Ste 200 ....................................843-853-2111 Charleston, SC 29413 KMP Management Co. Inc. PO Box 32191 ...............................................843-224-6112 Charleston, SC 29417 Kotis Properties Inc 102 Broad Street, Ste. C ..............................843-843-6280 Charleston, SC 29401 Land South of Charleston, LLC 409 King Street.............................................843-577-5263 Charleston, SC 29403 Lane & Smythe Real Estate 9 Broad St.....................................................843-577-2900 Charleston, SC 29401 Lane Properties of Charleston, LLC 1023 Wappoo Rd Ste A-16 ..........................843-769-9919 Charleston, SC 29407-5960 Langworthy Real Estate 1504 Brookbank Ave.....................................843-795-3153 Charleston, SC 29412 Laurence Sexton Agency PO Box 21403 ...............................................843-573-0810 Charleston, SC 29413-1403 Lennar Carolinas, LLC 1941 Savage Rd, Suite 100 C.......................843-388-8989 Charleston, SC 29407 Leonard Brown Realty PO Box 21495 ...............................................843-723-7280 Charleston, SC 29403 Liberty Appraisal Services 918 Parrot Creek Way ..................................843-762-3830 Charleston, SC 29412

HOUSING OPTIONS Lighthouse Properties of Charleston 19 Magnolia Rd. ...........................................843-442-4487 Charleston, SC 29407

Petigru Properties, Inc 451 Folly Road ..............................................843-225-0127 Charleston, SC 29412

Sloane Realty PO Box 13223 ...............................................843-795-4461 Charleston, SC 29422

The Schachte Co P O Box 21584 ..............................................843-722-9015 Charleston, SC 29413-1584

Limehouse Properties 8 Cumberland St...........................................843-577-6242 Charleston, SC 29401-2602

Piney Properties, LLC 29 Tradd Street.............................................843-568-2560 Charleston, SC 29401

SM Properties LLC 571 Folly Rd ..................................................843-795-5234 Charleston, SC 29412-3006

The Space Co 82 1/2 Spring St ...........................................843-577-2676 Charleston, SC 29403-5326

Limerick Inc 1716 Pineview Road Ste B...........................843-556-2811 Charleston, SC 29407

Plantation Services, Inc. PO Box 21708 ...............................................843-958-0222 Charleston, SC 29412

South Carolina Real Estate 3290 Ashley Phosphate Road ......................843-760-0002 Charleston, SC 29418

The Stoney Company, Inc 38 Romney Street, Ste. 200 .........................843-722-5972 Charleston, SC 29403

Linhart Realty LLC 2225 Ashley Crossing Drive .........................843-769-8188 Charleston, SC 29414

Port City Appraisals, Inc. 1170 Quick Rabbit Loop ...............................843-224-3586 Charleston, SC 29414

Southeastern Management Group, PO Box 21878 ...............................................843-577-8595 Charleston, SC 29413

The Tarrant Company PO Box 28 .....................................................843-577-6676 Charleston, SC 29402-0028

Low Country Real Estate Appraisals, Inc. PO Box 21870 ...............................................843-577-9942 Charleston, SC 29413

Powell & Associates, LLC PO Box 1060 .................................................843-345-6060 Charleston, SC 29402

Southeastern Realty Group PO Box 21876 ...............................................843-722-1555 Charleston, SC 29413-1876

The William Olasov Co LLC 310 Broad St #2P..........................................843-722-7644 Charleston, SC 29401-3017

Premier Homes of Charleston 3087 S Shore Drive ......................................843-556-4939 Charleston, SC 29407

Southern Premier Property Mgmt 215 East Bay Street, Ste 403D.....................843-628-9984 Charleston, SC 29401

Thomas J Daniel Broker 2003 Manderley Court..................................843-571-4439 Charleston, SC 29414

Prestige Real Estate Group 1757 Clements Ferry Rd, Ste B ....................843-881-3444 Charleston, SC 29492

Southern Shores Real Estate Group, LLC 1050 St. Andrews Blvd.................................843-225-2990 Charleston, SC 29407

Thornhill Properties, LLC 14 Moore Drive.............................................843-556-8885 Charleston, SC 29407

Lowcountry Appraisal Services, Inc. PO Box 32185 ...............................................843-571-0355 Charleston, SC 29407 Luxury Land and Homes Inc 111 East Bay Street......................................843-576-0406 Charleston, SC 29401 Luxury Land and Homes Inc 749 Lake Frances Drive ...............................843-795-9100 Charleston, SC 29412 Maatta & Goer Properties, LLC 1124 Sam Rittenburg Blvd Ste & .................843-556-6980 Charleston, SC 29407 Maisonne, LLC 138 St. Phillip Street, Ste200.......................843-324-8936 Charleston, SC 29403 Malako Properties LLC 2178 A Savannah Highway Ste. B ...............843-556-5317 Charleston, SC 29414 Manorhouse Builders of SC 215 East Bay St Ste 504...............................843-577-9060 Charleston, SC 29401 Marsh View Realty, LLC 6518 Dorchester Rd......................................843-329-1922 Charleston, SC 29418 Mason Appraisal Services 4314 Evanston Blvd ......................................843-729-0854 Charleston, SC 29418 Matrix Properties Inc 100 Deerfield Drive Unit 100 .......................843-571-2914 Charleston, SC 29414-6900 Meyer Kapp & Associates LLC 230 Seven Farms Drive Ste. 103..................843-971-8600 Charleston, SC 29492-7556 Mickey D Durham Realty 103 Wicker Ct...............................................843-832-7060 Charleston, SC 29418 Montez Real Estate 218 Coming St ..............................................843-577-4050 Charleston, SC 29403-5444 Morton Needle Company 16 Vendue Range .........................................843-722-8809 Charleston, SC 29401-2129 Nester Group Properies PO Box 3004 .................................................843-889-3200 Charleston, SC 29417 Nuttall Company, Inc 164 Market St Ste 394.................................843-723-1990 Charleston, SC 29401 Owen G Meislin Real Estate 782 Saint Andrews Blvd...............................843-556-0056 Charleston, SC 29407-7168 Palmetto Commercial Prop Inc 578 East Bay Street, Ste A...........................843-577-2550 Charleston, SC 29403 Palmetto Realty of Charleston 1757 Clements Ferry Rd Ste. A ....................843-375-1256 Charleston, SC 29492 Pate Properties Inc 11-A Isabella Street .....................................843-577-3193 Charleston, SC 29413-1913 Pathway Real Estate Group, LLC 1403 Ashley River Road ...............................843-452-6393 Charleston, SC 29407 Patterson Smith Co 51 John St ....................................................843-577-7406 Charleston, SC 29403-6432 Peter Demos Realty Inc PO Box 30864 ...............................................843-762-4441 Charleston, SC 29417-0864

Pro Real Estate, LLC 133 Queen St. # A ........................................843-442-3570 Charleston, SC 29401 Promise Land Realty,LLC PO Box 901 ...................................................843-860-0921 Charleston, SC 29402 Ragan Ventures, LLC 154 Tradd Street...........................................843-425-0968 Charleston, SC 29401 Read & Read Inc. REALTORS PO Box 1089 .................................................843-577-5400 Charleston, SC 29402-1089 Realistic Real Estate PO Box 30031 ...............................................843-906-4733 Charleston, SC 29417 Realty Investment Services Co 520 Folly Rd, #337 ........................................843-958-0102 Charleston, SC 29412 Retail & Investment Prop Advisors 635 East Bay Street, Ste B...........................843-720-8771 Charleston, SC 29403 Rivers Enterprises Real Estate 777 Tennett Street........................................843-452-2165 Charleston, SC 29412 Robert Johnson Realty 1707-B Ashley River Rd................................843-763-4113 Charleston, SC 29407-5943 Roche Real Estate & Tax 232 Coming St ..............................................843-723-8186 Charleston, SC 29403-5434 Rosenberg and Associates PO Box 30222 ...............................................843-402-9111 Charleston, SC 29417 Sadler Group Inc. 22 Windermere Blvd Ste A ..........................843-766-0261 Charleston, SC 29407-7492 Safe Haven Real Estate 164 Market Street ........................................843-534-6564 Charleston, SC 29401 Sass, Herrin & Associates PO Box 32397 ...............................................843-766-7500 Charleston, SC 29417-2397 Seafree Commercial LLC P.O. Box 1207................................................843-277-0272 Charleston, SC 29402 Shahid Properties Inc. PO Box 31857 ...............................................843-571-2962 Charleston, SC 29417-1857 Shahid Realty Co. PO Box 30577 ...............................................843-571-2900 Charleston, SC 29417-0577 Sherman Agency PO Box 981 ...................................................843-722-2603 Charleston, SC 29402-0981 SIM Group Sales and Marketing 304 Meeting Street ......................................843-853-5300 Charleston, SC 29401 Simmons Realty Co PO Box 465 ...................................................843-577-9600 Charleston, SC 29402-0465 Skye Properties, Inc. 1028 LeGrand Blvd. ......................................843-856-0799 Charleston, SC 29492

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Special Properties Inc 65 Gadsen St Ste 100 ..................................843-853-3666 Charleston, SC 29401-1314 Special Services Realty 1830B Savannah Hwy ..................................843-852-4534 Charleston, SC 29407 Spectrum Properties 1126 Lango Ave............................................843-766-1606 Charleston, SC 29407-7107 State Street Investment Group 27 1/2 State Street ......................................843-696-9981 Charleston, SC 29401 Structure One Real Estate 7788 Buck Pond Road...................................843-478-8219 Charleston, SC 29418 Susan Druschel & Assoc. LLC 3125 Ashley Phosphate, Ste 116 .................843-744-9860 Charleston, SC 29418 Suzanne Piper R/E Appr. PO Box 31245 ...............................................843-769-4620 Charleston, SC 29417-1245 Swamp Fox Realty Inc #2 Captiva Row ............................................843-336-3614 Charleston, SC 29407 The Beach Company Commercial Division PO Box 242 ...................................................843-722-2615 Charleston, SC 29402-0242 The Campsen Co. 360 Concord Street.......................................843-884-6810 Charleston, SC 29401 The Carmody Company, Inc 134 Meeting Street ......................................843-577-0702 Charleston, SC 29401 The Carolina Appraisal Group of Charleston PO Box 21722 ...............................................843-853-9998 Charleston, SC 29403 The Cassina Group, LLC 1437 King Street Ste. 1................................843-442-6534 Charleston, SC 29403 The Connell Company, LLC 295 Seven Farms Dr, Ste C-189 ...................843-452-5682 Charleston, SC 29492 The Elizabeth Group PO Box 12364 ...............................................843-720-4960 Charleston, SC 29422 The Goodwin Group Inc P.O. Box 40926..............................................843-225-7935 Charleston, SC 29423 The Harrison Company 150 Wappoo Creek #8..................................843-722-4939 Charleston, SC 29412 The Lennox Company 818 Wappoo Rd............................................843-769-6605 Charleston, SC 29407 The Peninsula Company, LLC 8 N. Atlantic Wharf ......................................843-723-9945 Charleston, SC 29401 The PrimeSouth Group LLC PO Box 20400 ...............................................843-722-4450 Charleston, SC 29413-0400

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Tierra Properties LLC 13 Oakdale Pl................................................843-573-4900 Charleston, SC 29407 TJW Investments 2090 Executive Hall Rd Ste 100...................843-763-5555 Charleston, SC 29407 Town Planning Properties PO Box 158 ...................................................843-813-0958 Charleston, SC 29402 Trademark Investments, LLC 1175-C Folly Road.........................................843-762-9101 Charleston, SC 29412 Trademark Properties, Inc 1175 C Folly Rd.............................................843-762-0110 Charleston, SC 29412 Trent Realty Company PO Box 20211 ...............................................843-795-9965 Charleston, SC 29413-0211 Tri-County Properties PO Box 80067 ...............................................843-723-4950 Charleston, SC 29416 Trisum, LLC PO Box 37 .....................................................843-270-3939 Charleston, SC 29402 Turn Key Properties, Inc. 115 Shipwright Street ..................................843-670-3033 Charleston, SC 29492 US Condo Exchange LLC 423 Mutual Drive..........................................843-343-1507 Charleston, SC 29414 Vanguard Development Group LLC 180 Meeting St Ste 310..............................843-720-2890 Charleston, SC 29401 View Front Realty, LLC 2557 Ashley Phosphate, Ste C.....................843-367-6972 Charleston, SC 29418 W Kenneth Swing Jr Real Estate PO Box 20532 ...............................................843-571-0008 Charleston, SC 29413 Watermark Real Estate Sales PO Box 1240 .................................................843-810-4746 Charleston, SC 29402 Wicker Rocker Properties 2056 Parkway Drive......................................843-814-8083 Charleston, SC 29412 William Means Real Estate, LLC 41 Broad St...................................................843-577-6651 Charleston, SC 29401-2901 Williams Appraisals P.O. Box 80002..............................................843-852-0737 Charleston, SC 29416 Winchell Appraisal Service 693 Castle Pinckey Drive..............................843-762-9577 Charleston, SC 29412 Wm Iselin Company 132 E Bay St .................................................843-722-9099 Charleston, SC 29401-2105 Ysrael Properties 1958 Grimball Road......................................843-406-7779 Charleston, SC 29412-8014 Zetrouer Appraisal 4 Carriage Ln, Ste 400 G ..............................843-556-0777 Charleston, SC 29407

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Folly Beach Avocet Properties PO Box 302 ...................................................843-588-6699 Folly Beach, SC 29439-0302 Co-Realty LLC PO Box 1792 .................................................843-588-3065 Folly Beach, SC 29439 eProperties, LLC PO Box 509 ...................................................843-795-5560 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Exit Realty The Tracey Group PO Box 1011 .................................................843-588-3948 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Fleming Appraisal & Real Estat PO Box 359 ...................................................843-588-6520 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Folly Beach Rental & Sales LLC PO BOX 946 ..................................................843-633-0153 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Fred Holland Realty 50 Center St. PO Box 270.............................843-588-2325 Folly Beach, SC 29439-0270 Rogers Properties PO Box 1961 .................................................843-813-8395 Folly Beach, SC 29439 Worthy Properties P O Box 1050 ................................................843-588-2217 Folly Beach, SC 29439-1050

Hollywood ERA Tides Realty - Stono Ferry 4812 Stono Links Drive ................................843-763-1817 Hollywood, SC 29449 Polo Country Properties LLC 4710 Block House Lane ................................843-889-1900 Hollywood, SC 29449 Ralph Edwards & Assoc 6170 Hwy 162...............................................843-889-6003 Hollywood, SC 29449 Town & Country Real Estate Appraisals PO Box 1263 .................................................843-696-6094 Hollywood, SC 29449 Zion Properties 5118 Baptist Hill Rd. ....................................843-324-8733 Hollywood, SC 29449

Isle of Palms AgentOwned Preferred Group In 1400-G Palm Blvd ........................................843-886-9993 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Blue Vista Investment Group, LLC 402 Carolina Blvd .........................................843-991-9585 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Carolina Coastal Properties 7 Driftwood Lane..........................................843-886-9444 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Carroll Realty 103 Palm Blvd...............................................843-886-9600 Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2165 CENTURY 21 Beachside Real Estate 1517 Palm Blvd Ste F ...................................843-886-4056 Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2277 Dunes Properties of Charleston, Inc PO Box 524 ...................................................843-722-5618 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Dunes Properties of Chas Inc PO Box 524 ...................................................843-588-3800 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Dunes Properties of Chas Inc PO Box 524 ...................................................843-886-5600 Isle of Palms, SC 29451-0524 East Islands Real Estate PO Box 365 ...................................................843-886-8114 Isle of Palms, SC 29451-0365 Frank Guarino Properties LLC PO Box 823 ...................................................843-884-7715 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Island Realty 916 Palm Blvd...............................................843-886-4041 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

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Island Realty PO Box 157 ...................................................843-886-6871 Isle of Palms, SC 29451-0157

Seabrook Island Realty 1002 Landfall Way .......................................843-768-2560 Johns Island, SC 29455-6332

Barley Real Estate PO Box 1352 .................................................843-884-2821 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

Island Specialists, LLC PO Box 173 ...................................................843-886-5151 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

St. Johns Properties 1884 Seabrook Island Parkway ....................843-768-9111 Johns Island, SC 29455

Bauer Realty, LLC 1454 Appling Drive.......................................843-224-7374 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Keller Williams Realty Chas. Islands 1304 Palm Blvd.............................................843-242-1100 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

Stan Brown Realty 829 Captains Tom's Crossing .......................843-830-0558 Johns Island, SC 29455

Baysouth Realty Inc 887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd,Ste 200.................843-416-2114 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Mitchell Realty Co PO Box 989 ...................................................843-388-8818 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

SunMarsh Development Group 3227 Walter Dr Unit C..................................843-559-0360 Johns Island, SC 29455

Beautiful Homes Realty 501 Merrifield Court.....................................843-568-9748 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Palmetto Place Real Estate, LLC 1116 Palm Blvd.............................................843-886-9557 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

The Avalon Company LLC 3911 Gift Blvd...............................................843-762-0458 John's Island, SC 29455

Beck & Call Homes, LLC 701 Vision Road............................................843-971-5868 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Port City Real Estate 3200 Waterway Blvd....................................843-729-0181 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

The Fox Agency 3001 Seabrook Island Rd. ............................843-219-4194 John's Island, SC 29455

Biggers Real Estate, Inc. 754 Navigators Run......................................843-971-5950 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3032

Ron Davis Realtors LLC 1507 Palm Blvd.............................................843-886-9500 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

The Moran Company 2761 Abbapoola Rd ......................................843-559-0022 Johns Island, SC 29457

Bill Pysh Real Estate 976 Houston Northcutt #3............................843-442-1634 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Ross Real Estate Unlimited LLC PO Box 15 .....................................................843-886-5151 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

Tsunami Group Properties PO Box 1267 .................................................843-768-9457 Johns Island, SC 29457-1267

Blake - Hall Properties, LLC 1240 Belk Drive ............................................843-860-4094 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Seaside Realtors, LLC PO Box 338 ...................................................843-991-5397 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451

Kiawah Island

Builder Services, Inc. 732 S. Shelmore Blvd ...................................704-400-0986 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Speelman Properties, LLC PO Box 774 ...................................................843-437-7150 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Tate Realty, Co. Inc. #27 25th Ave ................................................843-886-8850 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 The Cape Romain Co. 2204 Waterway Blvd....................................843-887-3000 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 The Development Group Inc. 26 Morgan Place Drive.................................843-242-8257 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 The Key Partners 1116 Palm Blvd.............................................843-886-9557 Isle Of Palms, SC 29451 Wild Dunes Real Estate, LLC 5757 Palm Blvd.............................................843-886-2500 Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2734

Johns Island Akers, Ellis & Truluck TKP 3730 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy Ste 2 ..................843-722-3668 John's Island, SC 29455-7133 Atlantic Island Prop. Inc. 4430-C Betsy Kerrison Dr.............................843-768-0008 John's Island, SC 29455 Barry Lewis Appraisals 1813 Clark Hills Cir.......................................843-571-0092 Johns Island, SC 29455-7603 Brown Dog Realty 571 River Road .............................................843-559-9810 Johns Island, SC 29455 Coast Real Estate LLC 1001 Landfall Way .......................................843-768-2105 Johns Island, SC 29455-6303 Compass Real Estate Services, LLC 50 Fenwick Hall Allee Apt 721.....................843-817-2651 John's Island, SC 29455 Diversified Sales & Marketing 491 Main Rd .................................................843-559-5225 Johns Island, SC 29455-3409 Glasswing Real Estate LLC PO Box 1182 .................................................843-442-7275 Johns Island, SC 29457-1182 Island Connections Realty 2464-C River Rd............................................843-899-9000 John's Island, SC 29455 John Evans Properties P. O. Box 469.................................................843-559-1991 Johns Island, SC 29457 Nine Island Properties P.O. Box 118..................................................843-224-0606 Johns Island, SC 29457 Pam Harrington Exclusives 4343 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy............................843-768-3635 Johns Island, SC 29455-7127

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Great Beach Vacations, LLC 2 Beachwalker Drive ....................................843-768-5000 Kiawah Island, SC 29455

McClellanville The Leland Company 10004 Hwy 17 North ....................................843-887-4100 McClellanville, SC 29458 W.P. Baldwin & Associates PO Box 625 ...................................................843-887-3911 McClellanville, SC 29458

Mt. Pleasant Accu-Appraisals 226 Freeman Street......................................843-881-1436 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Adams & Wilson Development Inc 835 Lowcountry Boulevard...........................843-216-9990 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 AgentOwned Metro Charleston 907 Tall Pine Rd............................................843-725-5041 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 AgentOwned Preferred Group 824 Johnnie Dodds Blvd ..............................843-884-7300 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Alison Dailey Properties P O Box 1999 ................................................843-377-0770 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Amos Development Corp., LLC 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Ste 1504.................843-388-8118 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Anchor Realty Of Charleston P.O. Box 333..................................................843-884-9800 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Appraisals on the Coast, Inc. 995 Governors Road .....................................843-849-0327 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Armada Real Estate, LLC 1410 Kinglet Drive........................................843-442-8787 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Atlantic Appraisals PO Box 834 ...................................................843-884-1266 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465-0834 Atlantic Real Estate Services, LLC 1250 Fairmont Ave .......................................843-375-0044 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Austin Appraisal Company, Inc. 238 Mathis Ferry Rd, Ste. 103 .....................843-216-5668 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Avant, LLC 612 Adluh Street ..........................................843-303-0200 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Badger Properties, LLC 3534 Toomer Kiln Circle ...............................843-849-6923 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

C A Properties, Inc. 871 Lowcountry Blvd Ste B-1.......................843-856-0810 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 C.S. McCall & Co, LLC 1011 Lake Hunter Cir....................................843-284-3000 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Cabading & Associates 96 5th Street.................................................843-971-8232 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Carolina Homes and Land LLC 359 Bayview Dr ............................................252-571-1866 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Carolina Homes and Properties LLC P. O. Box 789.................................................843-881-3119 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Carolina One Real Estate 3040 Highway 17 North ...............................843-266-5000 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Carolina One Real Estate 628 Long Point Rd. .......................................843-884-1622 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3032 Carolina One Real Estate 195 W Coleman Blvd....................................843-884-1800 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3495 Carolina Sun GMAC Real Estate 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd Ste 1504..................843-388-8118 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 CCBG Real Estate Group PO Box 1440 .................................................843-216-3740 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 CCBG Real Estate Group PO Box 1440 .................................................843-216-3740 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465-1440 CENTURY 21 Beachside Real Estate 1113 Market Center Blvd Unit E ..................843-388-1308 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Century 21 Properties Plus Inc 1200-A Two Island Court..............................843-856-0021 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Charleston Appraisal Company, LLC 2040 Ewall St., Suite J.................................843-284-1022 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Charleston Coastal Realtors 3654 Coastal Crab Road...............................843-416-8324 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Charleston Coastline Realty 782 Johnnie Dods Blvd ................................843-971-7979 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Charleston Homes For Sale 1233 Spoon Court.........................................843-849-7587 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Charleston Luxury Living PO Box 408 ...................................................843-843-5689 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

HOUSING OPTIONS Charleston Your Home 3356 Toomer Kiln Circle ...............................843-324-9645 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Gold Bug Realty, LLC 1493 Villiage Square ....................................843-814-1234 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Kennerty Ratner & Tezza, LLC 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd B-11....................843-722-8844 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Park West Realty, Inc 3301 Salterbeck Street,Ste 100...................843-884-8595 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Clarkin & Associates 171 Garden Wall Walk.................................843-881-5850 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Goodson Appraisal Services PO Box 823 ...................................................843-884-9918 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465-0823

Landmark Enterprises Inc 311 Johnnie Dodda Blvd Ste 221.................843-884-8166 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Paul K Moore & Assoc 528 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 102.................843-881-0454 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Clontz Commercial Properties 2613 Magnolia Woods Drive .......................843-856-9115 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Haint Blue Realty, LLC 222 W. Coleman Blvd ...................................843-388-7838 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Landmark South, LLC 311 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 211.................843-881-1588 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Coastal Carolinas Real Estate & Dev Inc. 1486 Astley Road .........................................843-329-4029 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Harbins Two, Inc 1220 Cadberry Court.....................................843-478-4594 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Laurel Properties of Chas LLC 742 Lakenheath Drive...................................843-958-8986 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Peninsula Commercial Properties, LLC 152 Civitas Street Ste. A..............................843-722-7112 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Coastline Property Solutions 409 Coleman Blvd Ste 2D ...........................843-568-7475 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Harbor City Real Estate Advisors, LLC 510 Live Oak Drive .......................................843-805-8011 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Low Country Coastal Realty, LLC 300 West Coleman Blvd, Ste 203 ................843-345-6569 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS 1127 Queensborough Blvd. 103 ...................843-856-8800 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Harper Auction & Realty 984 Sea Gull Drive .......................................843-881-8469 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Combahee Land Company P.O. Box 746..................................................843-971-3898 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

Healthy Realty LLC 1360 Southern Magnolia Lane.....................843-881-9662 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Cornerstone Properties of Charleston 1036 Ewall Street.........................................843-849-5199 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Help U Sell Lowcountry Lifestyle 320 W. Coleman Blvd, Ste E ........................843-881-8535 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Crescent Real Estate Inc 652 Belle Hall Pkwy .....................................843-849-9930 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-8223

Highgate Properties 742 Navigators Run......................................843-991-0145 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Currents LLC 658 E Hobcaw Drive .....................................843-884-1212 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

HighMark Properties, LLC 1440 Ben Sawyer Blvd 1101-155.................843-296-2853 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

D R Horton Inc 503 Wando Park Blvd, Suite 200 .................843-573-2060 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Historic Charleston Real Estate, LLC 256 Molasses Lane ......................................843-278-9025 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Denali Properties 1100 Legends Club Dr ..................................843-216-0451 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Home Buyers Marketing II Inc 1019 Royalist Rd...........................................843-881-3807 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

DJL Appraisals, Inc 815 Prince Ferry Lane ...................................843-216-1684 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

House Plan Realty 650 Leisure Lane ..........................................843-270-1272 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Domain Realty 1024 eWall Street, Unit A-2 ........................843-200-7850 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Howell & Associates PO Box 95 .....................................................843-884-8976 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465-0095

Dunes West Properties, LLC 3003 Dunes West Blvd.................................843-881-6060 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

HRS Realty, LLC PO Box 908 ...................................................843-532-8080 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

Durham Appraisal Services 678 Cain Drive ..............................................843-971-0310 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Infinity Realty PO Box 676 ...................................................843-849-3005 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

East Rock Properties, LLC 856 Lowcountry Blvd, Ste 101 .....................843-270-6000 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

I'On Group Realty 159 Civitas Street.........................................843-746-9696 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Edward Williams Company, Inc 1534 Villiage Square ....................................843-881-1854 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

I'On Realty 159 Civitas Street.........................................843-884-3080 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-0986

Enquist Realty, LLC 738 Hibbons Grant Blvd ...............................843-813-3075 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

James Rowe Commercial Real Estate LLC 2040 eWall Street ........................................843-884-1208 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Equitech Realty 2630 Kiln Creek Circle ..................................843-514-8355 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Evergreen Concept Real Estate 614 Williamson Drive...................................843-886-5974 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Exchange Street Real Estate, LLC 285 North Shelmore Blvd .............................843-697-3899 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-6638 Exit Realty Charleston Group 613 Long Point Road ....................................843-569-3180 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Exit Realty Charleston Group 613 Long Point Rd. .......................................843-849-7778 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Five Star Real Estate PO Box 2433 .................................................843-724-0004 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Four Corners Land & Investment 501 Belle Hall Pkwy Ste 101........................843-884-1104 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Giese and Associates, LLC PO Box 1262 .................................................800-709-8840 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Global Referral Network (SC) Inc. 1298 Hogan's Alley ......................................843-971-7868 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Janson Realty Home Sales 1453 Omni Blvd. ...........................................843-991-9900 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Jantzi Real Estate 1547 Sea Pines Drive ...................................843-991-4728 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Joe Griffith, Inc. PO Box 2030 .................................................843-577-2230 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 John Whittle and Associates 2477 Darts Cove Way...................................843-849-8826 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Jordan Appraisal Services Inc. 1360 Woodlock Rd .......................................845-389-2798 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 JSP Realty, LLC 1321 Chuck Dawley Blvd Ste 105 ................843-884-5059 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Kearns & Assoc. Appraisal Co. 918-G Lansing Dr. .........................................843-881-9640 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-4318 Keller Williams Chas. Mt Pleasant 4943 Sound View .........................................843-416-2000 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

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Lowcountry Marketing Grp Post Office Drawer 157................................843-849-9999 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465-0157 Maddox Groh Properties 2082 Country Manor Drive...........................843-514-8603 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Max L Hill Co Inc 824 Johnnie Dodds Blvd ..............................843-853-3947 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3103 McAdams Realty, Inc. 1040 Wharf Indigo Place..............................843-849-6400 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 McAlister Preferred Properties 106 Pitt Street ..............................................843-388-1750 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 McGinnis Appraisals 647 Atlantic Street .......................................256-797-7218 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Metropolitan Dev. Inc 3901 Ashton Shore Lane ..............................843-412-9351 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Michel Properties 697 Oak Marsh Drive ...................................843-345-2222 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Mike Surles and Associates PO Box 2274 .................................................843-881-3577 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465-2274 Monterra, LLC 3334 Cotton Field Drive................................843-532-5124 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Mt. Pleasant Real Estate, LLC PO Box 1823 .................................................843-469-0311 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Nautical Properties PO Box 1951 .................................................843-385-1174 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Nelson S Chase Broker 1950 Cherokee Rose Cir ...............................843-971-5250 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Network Associates, Inc PO Box 1600 .................................................843-577-2001 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 NewLife Realty, LLC 1326 Ben Sawyer Blvd., Ste B .....................843-849-1177 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Nimmich & Associates, LLC 246 Mathis Ferry Rd., Ste. 200 ....................843-881-9447 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 North Atlantic Appraisal Services, LLC 1003 Black Rush Cir .....................................860-918-3258 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466-8082 Odessa Group, LLC 1233 Ben Sawyer Blvd .................................843-856-8488 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Old Dominion, REALTORS P O Drawer 704 ............................................843-884-3901 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Owner Active RE Services 1090 Marsh Court Lane................................843-452-3553 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Palmetto Appraisal Team, LLC 1121 Park West Blvd Ste B #206 .................843-566-3997 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Palmetto State Property Management, LC 4970 Sound View Drive................................843-388-1237 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Places LLC 400 Hibben St., Suite 200 ............................843-849-3636 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Pluff Mud Realty of Charleston PO Box 823 ...................................................843-884-9918 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 PS Appraisal Services 4044 Harleston Green Ln .............................843-856-6251 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 R L Murphy & Associates 1476 Ben Sawyer Blvd, 9 .............................843-849-1204 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Radekopf And Associates 1205 Two Island Ct Unit 202........................843-579-2217 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466-7406 RE/MAX Advanced Realty 311 Johnnie Dodds Blvd ..............................843-972-2400 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Reiland Lake Realty 497 Bramson Ct. ...........................................843-849-8229 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Renau 1462 Clarendon Way....................................843-881-9206 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466-7002 Robert Sweeney Real Estate 3853 Colonel Vanderhorst Circl....................800-560-2940 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 RW Associates PO Box 885 ...................................................843-327-6325 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465 Sabal Homes LLC 401 Seacoast Pkwy SteH .............................843-388-8483 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Salmonson Realty 864 Lowcountry Blvd Ste B ..........................843-769-6222 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Salty Dog Real Estate 2284 Andover Way.......................................843-224-4301 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Saunders and Associates 106 Pitt Street ..............................................843-971-6311 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 SGC Appraisal Service 651 Cain Drive ..............................................843-884-7860 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-5501 Shoreline Int'l RE II LLC 1156 Bowman Road, Ste., 100.....................843-416-1099 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Simplistate, LLC 1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd St 103.................843-697-3932 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 South Carolina Real Estate Co 222 W Coleman Blvd Suite #118 .................843-224-8454 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Southern Residential Properties 1321 Bellview Drive .....................................843-324-1008 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Southwind Commercial Real Estate LLC 1127 Queensborough Blvd St.105................843-577-3777 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Sperry Van Ness Comm Prop, LLC 1321 Bellview Drive .....................................843-881-9898 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Steed Creek Properties, LLC 1677 William Hapton Way...........................843-437-4645 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Stephen Blanchard Appraisals I 908 Cliffwood Drive......................................843-971-7709 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 Strategic Real Estate Advisors 353 N. Shelmore Blvd, Ste 200....................843-416-1064 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Streetman & Sparks Enterprises 53 Saturday Rd .............................................843-971-6462 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

The Leo Windham Agency 1345 National Drive .....................................803-201-5367 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Sugar Shack Real Estate PO Box 592 ...................................................843-200-3107 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

The Levin Company Brokerage, LLC 4927 Sand View Drive..................................843-327-2262 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Summit Commercial Properties 1537-B Ben Sawyer Blvd..............................843-884-7773 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

The Real Buyers Agent HBC 300 West Coleman Blvd, Ste100 .................843-884-0888 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3184

Sun Property 671 Bank Street............................................843-881-9466 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Tidal Marsh Realty 3044 North Hwy 17 Ste B ............................800-834-8067 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Surles Real Estate Group PO Box 2274 .................................................843-881-3577 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

Tidelands Real Estate, LLC 1205 Two Island Court, Suite 2....................843-579-2217 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

T&D Appraisal Services 1927 Falling CreeK Circle .............................843-991-2688 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Tides Sales Group LLC 115 Cooper River Drive ................................843-216-3888 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

The Avery Company, Inc. 887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 226.................843-849-5509 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Trident Properties, Inc PO Box 1115 .................................................843-709-5231 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

The Beach Company 1973 Riviera Drive, Suite 7 ..........................843-971-1312 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Varner Comm Prop Consutants In 272 West Coleman Blvd A-200....................843-881-5744 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

The Clarkin Company 932 N. Shem Drive .......................................843-881-1353 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Village Real Estate Services L.L.C 1534 Village Square .....................................843-881-1533 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

The Collar Company, LLC 1000 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste103................843-568-8507 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Weekley Homes L P 498 Wando Park Blvd., Ste 650 ...................843-654-5555 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

The Good Company INC 749 Dragoon Drive........................................843-849-2430 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

Weichert Realtors Palmetto Coast 3090 Hwy 17 North ......................................843-375-2075 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

The Group, LLC 2183 Hwy 17N Ste 108 ................................843-388-2500 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Wieland Realty Assoc 3015 Dunes West Blvd. Ste. 502 .................843-216-2844 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466-8402

The Guerry Group, LLC PO Box 1532 .................................................843-375-1440 Mt Pleasant, SC 29465

William Means Real Estate, LLC 652 Coleman Blvd, Ste 102..........................843-375-4800 Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

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North Charleston Access Realty Co. LLC 2155 Dorchester Road..................................843-745-4200 N Charleston, SC 29405 AgentOwned Realty Premier Group 1081 East Montague Ave.............................843-225-8830 N Charleston, SC 29405 Applegate & Company 4130 Faber Place Dr Ste 201........................843-577-3900 N Charleston, SC 29405 Ashley Cooper Realty, LLC 6650 Rivers Ave, Ste 1480...........................843-574-0100 N Charleston, SC 29406 Asset Resolutions Inc PO Box 60984 ...............................................843-744-1957 N Charleston, SC 29419-0984 Atlantic Realty 939 Commerce Cir ........................................843-554-3200 N Charleston, SC 29406-3001 Beazer Homes 7410 Northside Dr, Ste 208..........................843-572-3611 N Charleston, SC 29420-4277 BK Realty & Associates PO Box 60351 ...............................................843-572-8006 N Charleston, SC 29419-0351 Brentwood Homes, Inc. 1001 Saddle Creek Court .............................843-402-0810 N Charleston, SC 29420 C W Realty Inc 4550 Durant Ave...........................................843-744-0707 N Charleston, SC 29405 Carolina Appraisal Group/Alliance PO Box 62084 ...............................................843-475-3393 N Charleston, SC 29419 Carolina One Commercial Real Estate 4390 Belle Oaks Drive Ste 100 ....................843-202-2000 N Charleston, SC 29405

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Carolina One Real Estate 4390 Belle Oaks Drive, Ste 100 ...................843-202-2000 N Charleston, SC 29405 Carolina One Real Estate 4390 Belle Oaks Drive, Ste 100 ...................843-202-2020 N Charleston, SC 29405 Caulder Realty Inc 2165-C Ashley Phosphate ............................843-797-3150 N Charleston, SC 29418 CENTEX Homes 6 Bainbridge Way.........................................843-740-7270 N Charleston, SC 29405 Century 21 Properties Plus 6926 River Ave .............................................843-871-2121 North Charleston, SC 29406 Century 21 Properties Plus Inc 6926 River Ave .............................................843-574-9100 North Charleston, SC 29406 Century 21 Properties Plus Inc 6926 River Ave .............................................843-574-9828 North Charleston, SC 29406 Charleston Real Estate Professionals 8730 North Park Blvd., Suite C.....................843-572-8951 North Charleston, SC 29406 Circle Realty, LLC 8421 Dorchester Rd. #109-330 ....................843-696-3778 N Charleston, SC 29420 Coastal Carolina Appraisals PO Box 61868 ...............................................843-553-3253 N Charleston, SC 29419 Coldwell Banker Comm/Atlantic Int'l PO Box 60610 ...............................................843-744-9877 N Charleston, SC 29419 Colonial Real Estate Company 1625 Remount Rd .........................................843-747-0077 N Charleston, SC 29406

HOUSING OPTIONS Complete Action Real Estate Services, Inc. 4925 Lacross Rd. #215 .................................843-744-1348 North Charleston, SC 29406 Doug Shorter Prop Mgmt 4754 Franchise St.........................................843-760-5280 N Charleston, SC 29418-2909

Seabrook Island Kiawah Bohicket Real Estate 1003 Landfall Way .......................................843-768-3728 Seabrook Island, SC 29455

Sullivans Island

Elite Team Real Estate, LLC 10 Otranto Club Regime ...............................843-270-0254 N Charleston, SC 29410

Azalea Property Group, LLC PO Box 100 ...................................................843-412-0628 Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Enterprise Realty 4109 Chimney Spring Ct...............................843-557-7345 N Charleston, SC 29420

Exit Realty Charleston Group 2214 Middle Street ......................................843-883-3226 Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Grosso & Co Real Est. Aprs. 8566 Sentry Circle ........................................843-851-0022 N Charleston, SC 29420

Exit Realty of the Carolinas PO Box 898 ...................................................843-375-9255 Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Home Finders Real Estate, LLC 7530 Brandywine Road ................................843-553-3434 N Charleston, SC 29420

Galis Properties, Inc 1817 Back Street ..........................................706-380-1100 Sullivans Island, SC 29482

JD Wil Real Estate 4365 Dorchester Rd, Suite 101 ....................843-747-9311 N Charleston, SC 29405

Harden Real Estate, LLC PO Box 886 ...................................................843-343-8260 Sullivans Island, SC 29482

John E. Bourne, Inc. PO Box 61959 ...............................................843-747-3661 N Charleston, SC 29419-1959

Nettles Realty & Const Co 3009 Marshall Blvd. .....................................843-556-7851 Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Just Property, LLC PO Box 61795 ...............................................843-576-1411 N Charleston, SC 29419

Sand Dollar Real Estate PO Box 370 ...................................................843-883-3005 Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Kavanagh Appraisal Company PO Box 61355 ...............................................843-308-0110 N Charleston, SC 29419

The Jones Company Real Estate PO Box 220 ...................................................843-883-9300 Sullivans Island, SC 29482-0220

Keller Williams Realty North 8992 University Blvd Ste 300.......................843-414-4600 North Charleston, SC 29406 LeNoir Realty & Prop Mgmt 7944 Dorchester Rd......................................843-552-8421 N Charleston, SC 29418-2919 Maybank Properties LLC PO Box 62948 ...............................................843-740-9200 N Charleston, SC 29419-2948 Palmetto Rental Prop 1552 Remount Rd .........................................843-747-0031 N Charleston, SC 29406-3272 Paul Realty Company 4925 Lacross Suite 207 ................................843-554-1628 N Charleston, SC 29406 Portrait Homes 4975 LaCross Rd., Ste. 160 ..........................843-554-5350 N Charleston, SC 29406 R. Harry Morse PO Box 60699 ...............................................843-824-8415 N Charleston, SC 29419-0699 RE/MAX Professional Realty 9209 University Blvd.....................................843-767-7777 N Charleston, SC 29406 Smith Company 6897 Rivers Ave............................................843-797-2262 N Charleston, SC 29406-4825

DORCHESTER COUNTY Ladson Bedsaul Appraisal Service, Inc PO Box 92 .....................................................843-832-9852 Ladson, SC 29456 Corey Davis 4471 Mixedwood Drive ................................843-425-9845 Ladson, SC 29456 ERA Harper Realty PO Box 714 ...................................................843-797-0858 Ladson, SC 29456-0714 Guardian Real Estate Inc. PO Box 979 ...................................................843-871-9884 Ladson, SC 29456 Premiere Realty 106 Growden Lane .......................................843-764-0012 Ladson, SC 29456 Vaughn Realty 558-B College Park Road..............................843-572-5793 Ladson, SC 29456

Arthur A. Sheilds Broker 202 Garden Grove Drive...............................843-871-0956 Summerville, SC 29485

John Fine Co P.O. Box 50848..............................................843-871-9205 Summerville, SC 29485

Baker Street Properties 136 Marshside Drive ....................................843-343-6836 Summerville, SC 29485

Keystone Realtors, LLC 1642 Central Ave..........................................843-296-4612 Summerville, SC 29483

C-21 Russell Realty 100 Seven Oaks Lane ...................................843-871-1710 Summerville, SC 29485-8514

Lakes of Summerville, LLC PO Box 50968 ...............................................843-875-9313 Summerville, SC 29485

Carmel Carolina Realty, LLC PO Box 2350 .................................................843-873-2649 Summerville, SC 29484

Landry and Associates PO Box 1648 .................................................843-875-2786 Summerville, SC 29484

Carolina One Real Estate 1530 Trolley Road.........................................843-871-9000 Summerville, SC 29485

Landura Homes PO Box 767 ...................................................843-762-3101 Summerville, SC 29484-0767

Carolina One Real Estate 901 N Main Street .......................................843-873-0722 Summerville, SC 29483

Lauree Bradway & Assoc LLC 105 S Cedar St, Ste A ..................................843-851-8282 Summerville, SC 29483

Charleston Area Prop Mgmt Inc PO Box 50763 ...............................................843-851-6294 Summerville, SC 29485-0763

Low Country Realty 108 Elery Terrace..........................................843-821-6218 Summerville, SC 29485

Choice Properties 134 Gadsden Street......................................843-851-8222 Summerville, SC 29483

Lowcountry Professional Prop PO Box 603 ...................................................843-821-0908 Summerville, SC 29484-0603

Choice Realty, Inc. 147 Central Ave, Suite A..............................843-225-6368 Summerville, SC 29483

MeadWestvaco Corporation 180 Westvaco Road .....................................843-851-4708 Summerville, SC 29484

Clients First Realty 207 Brandywine Drive ..................................843-576-1408 Summerville, SC 29485

Miler Properties, Inc. 625 Old Trolley Rd ........................................843-821-1111 Summerville, SC 29485-5656

Coastal Properties Management, LLC 10150 Dorchester Rd., Ste 215 ....................843-695-1161 Summerville, SC 29485

Minus Appraisal Services P.O. Box 3366................................................843-873-8446 Summerville, SC 29484

Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS 810 N Main St ..............................................843-875-5525 Summerville, SC 29483

My House To Yours Real Estate 763 Travelers Blvd. Suite C ..........................843-873-1868 Summerville, SC 29485

Creative Real Estate Services Team 104 Tyvola Drive ...........................................843-557-3235 Summerville, SC 29485

Olde Towne Realty, LLC 412-D N. Gum Street....................................843-871-1328 Summerville, SC 29483

Danken Realty 907-A N Main St ..........................................843-871-3170 Summerville, SC 29483-6632

O'Max Real Estate Services PO Box 52126 ...............................................843-875-5880 Summerville, SC 29485

Doris Dean Realty PO Box 873 ...................................................843-873-2673 Summerville, SC 29484-0873

Pinnacle One Carolina RE LLC 1679 North Main Street ...............................843-569-1111 Summerville, SC 29483

Drew Appraisal Services, Inc 1704 Congressional Blvd..............................843-695-1559 Summerville, SC 29483

Premier Properties Charleston 10150 Dorchester Rd, Ste 215 .....................843-695-1161 Summerville, SC 29485

Fairway Appraisals, Inc 100 O'Malley Drive Ste. A ...........................843-873-4581 Summerville, SC 29483

Premier Properties of Charleston, LLC 10150 Dorchester Rd. Suite 215 ..................843-216-6907 Summerville, SC 29485

Great South Real Estate Advisors, LLC 128 S. Main Street .......................................843-224-3818 Summerville, SC 29483

St. George

Gregg Appraisal Company 308 Grouse Rd ..............................................843-821-0563 Summerville, SC 29485

Southern Breezes Real Estate Ltd. Co 3998 Lavender Lane .....................................843-225-8890 N Charleston, SC 29420

Dorchester Real Estate Services PO Box 116 ...................................................843-563-5005 St George, SC 29477-0116

Hallmark Appraisal Svs, Inc PO Box 51959 ...............................................843-821-2445 Summerville, SC 29485

Southern Traditions 127 Stratton Drive ........................................843-509-5200 N Charleston, SC 29420

Summerville

Hilburn Realty 1580 G Old Trolley RD ..................................843-442-6386 Summerville, SC 29485

The Verdi Group, LLC 2820 Avenue C North ...................................843-863-9830 N Charleston, SC 29405 W.C. Wilbur & Co. 1072 E Montague Ave..................................843-744-1662 N Charleston, SC 29405-4822 Walters Realty 4050 Ashley Phosphate Rd. .........................843-552-5718 N Charleston, SC 29418 Whitfield Realty 2141 Dorchester Rd......................................843-744-5584 N Charleston, SC 29405-7763

Ravenel Old South Real Estate, LLC 6315 Shilelagh Oaks.....................................843-697-0810 Ravenel, SC 29470

Action Appraisals 717 Old Trolley Rd Ste 6..............................843-330-9759 Summerville, SC 29485 AgentOwned Realty Co. Premier Group, Inc. 141 A N. Main Street...................................843-875-1089 Summerville, SC 29483 Amerifirst Associates Inc PO Box 2774 .................................................843-871-4785 Summerville, SC 29484-0967 Apex Real Estate Group, LLC 107 Pine Valley Drive ...................................843-991-0551 Summerville, SC 29483 Appraisal Services of SC Inc PO Box 1385 .................................................843-875-1487 Summerville, SC 29484 Appraisals Unlimited 441 Old Trolley Rd #441 ...............................843-821-1940 Summerville, SC 29485-5670

Home Solution Real Estate Services 4650 Ladson Road ........................................843-873-0021 Summerville, SC 29485 Horne Realty, LLC 107 South Main St. ......................................843-875-4676 Summerville, SC 29483-6007 Hutto Appraisal Services, LLC 308 Armaryllis Avenue .................................843-870-8534 Summerville, SC 29483 J Grant Property Mgmt Inc 606 Trolley Rd.Ste.200 .................................843-875-6668 Summerville, SC 29485 Jade Property Management 1014 S. Main Streer .....................................843-871-0042 Summerville, SC 29483 Jan Freeman Homes, LLC 108 King Charles Cir.....................................843-696-0752 Summerville, SC 29485

Aries Appraisals, LLC 105 East Walker Dr., Ste A ..........................843-825-7137 Summerville, SC 29483

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Priority Properties 1940-A Trolley Rd. ........................................843-285-2658 Summerville, SC 29485 Prudential Southern Coast Real Estate 112 W Doty Ave Ste C .................................843-871-5091 Summerville, SC 29483 R&B Properties, Inc. 1710-B Trolley Rd .........................................843-873-4911 Summerville, SC 29485 R. Jay Collins & Company 111 Buckingham Avenue..............................843-873-7984 Summerville, SC 29485 Real Estate Society, LLC 1940 Old Trolley Rd., Unit A.........................843-871-7951 Summerville, SC 29485 REHAVA 75 Creekside Drive .......................................843-864-3432 Summerville, SC 29485 Reid Wyly & Associates, LLC 207 West Richardson Ave............................843-261-2810 Summerville, SC 29483 RGS Appraisal Services, Inc. 216 Travelers Rest Blvd................................843-871-4597 Summerville, SC 29485 Shore Properties PO Box 50398 ...............................................843-767-5412 Summerville, SC 29485 Singing Woods Real Estate, LLC 427 West Carolina Ave ................................843-442-9000 Summerville, SC 29483

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Thomas B Toney 105 Ashwood Drive ......................................843-821-4973 Summerville, SC 29483-2002

Lake Marion Realty 9161 Old Number Six Hwy. ..........................803-854-4555 Santee, SC 29142

Time Properties PO Box 1855 .................................................843-552-7525 Summerville, SC 29484

Landcom Real Estate, LLC 295 Seven Farms Dr Ste C-118 ....................843-324-9737 Wando, SC 29492

OTHER A-A Home Builders & Realty PO Box 128 ...................................................843-340-4439 Santee, SC 29142 Agape Real Estate Services LLC 214 Lakeview Dr. ..........................................843-875-4775 Eutawville, SC 29048 Allsouth Realty, LLC PO Box 115 ...................................................843-830-7800 Edisto Island, SC 29438 Atwood Vacation Real Estate PO Box 10 .....................................................843-869-4455 Edisto Island, SC 29438 Beresford Appraisals, LLC 295 Seven Farms Dr, Ste C-114 ...................843-884-0505 Wando, SC 29492 Carolina's Connection 6300 Hickory Nut Gap Rd.............................843-469-9154 Banner Elk, NC 28604

Linda M McClain Broker 3912 Whetstone Rd......................................877-385-4147 North, SC 29112 Low Country R/E of Chas 280 Royalegates Court .................................843-753-7274 Cross, SC 29436 Lynnhaven Properties 410 Oakmears Cresent #102........................757-671-1566 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Maritime Real Properties, LLC 1190 Clements Ferry Unit H .........................843-388-6515 Wando, SC 29492 My Townhome, LLC 1500 South Blvd. Ste. 101-B ........................704-377-4567 Charlotte, NC 28203 Neland Development Co Inc PO Box 604 ...................................................843-538-5605 Walterboro, SC 29488-0604 Park Avenue Properties, LLC 21121 Catawba Avenue ...............................704-334-2626 Corneilius, NC 28031

Charleston Property Sales, LLC 4869 Bears Bluff Road .................................843-813-4624 Wadmalaw, SC 29487

Preferred Properties GMAC Real Estate 1202 North Jeffries Blvd ..............................843-549-1660 Walterboro, SC 29488

Coldwell Banker NRT Development Advisors 1 Glenlake Prky., Suite 800 ..........................404-705-1580 Atlanta, GA 30328

Prudential Kapp Lyons Realty 440 Highway 174..........................................843-869-2516 Edisto Island, SC 29438-6801

Coldwell Banker Sea Island Realty PO Box 40 .....................................................843-869-3163 Edisto Island, SC 29438-0040 Commercial Acquisition Services, LLC 11 Morgan Drive...........................................843-860-9566 Wallingford, CT 6492 Compass South Inc. P. O. Box 1766...............................................843-782-3066 Walterboro, SC 29488 Country Squires, LLC 7938 Steamboat Landing Rd. .......................570-421-5555 Edisto Island, SC 29438-6505 David A Smith Appraiser 5507 Silver Creek Drive................................415-286-0524 Waxhaw, NC 28173 DreamVest Realty 403 East Washington Street ........................843-549-9821 Walterboro, SC 29488 Eastwood Homes 1042 Legrand Blvd, #4..................................843-576-1860 Wando, SC 29492 Edisto Real Estate Company, LLC 143 Jungle Rd...............................................866-446-2743 Edisto Island, SC 29438 Edisto Sales & Rentals Realty 1405 Palmetto Blvd ......................................843-869-2527 Edisto Island, SC 29438 Elite Properties & Development, INC. PO Box 2253 .................................................803-765-4511 Columbia, SC 29202 Ger International, Inc. 478 Pine Hurst Ln 17G..................................843-720-5901 Pawley's Island, SC 29585 Ger International, Inc. 478 Pinehurst Lane 17G ...............................843-833-2536 Pawley's Island, SC 29585 Griffin Real Estate 190 Nursury Drive.........................................843-894-2345 Walterboro, SC 29488 Hayden L. Jennings Broker 145 Pier View Street #108 ...........................843-814-8061 Wando, SC 29492 Hudson Realty & Development 1348 Bells Hwy.............................................843-908-4975 Walterboro, SC 29488 KB Home South Carolina LLC 7730 Keistler Store Road .............................803-576-6881 Sherrils Ford, NC 28673

Pulte Homes 138 King's Creek Dr......................................843-482-4600 Bluffton, SC 29909 RE/MAX Southern Real Estate Po Box 1131..................................................843-549-1900 Walterboro, SC 29488 Real Estate Advocates LC 1818 Bull Street............................................803-779-0012 Columbia, SC 29201 Real Estate.Com 201 Northfront St Ste 508............................800-251-9595 Wilmington, NC 28401 Realty Advisors Carolina LLC 1200 Woodruff Rd. A3..................................843-377-6158 Greenville, SC 29607

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Red Bell Real Estate 1415 S Man Street .......................................801-483-4305 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Results Realty Inc 314 Borad River Drive ..................................843-709-5550 Santee, SC 29142 Richard Hoffman and Associates 66 Off Shore .................................................843-785-2537 Hilton Head, SC 29928 Ryland Homes 225 Seven Farms Drive, Ste 200..................843-375-5555 Wando, SC 29492 Slo Boat Properties PO Box 783 ...................................................843-869-0239 Edisto Island, SC 29438 Southside Realty 12104 Old #6 Hwy ........................................803-492-8888 Eutawville, SC 29048 Stephen Jax & Associates, Inc. 35 Claremore Ave.........................................864-627-8012 Greenville, SC 29607 Unique Realty Inc. 172 Mobbly Bay Drive ..................................843-200-1225 Oldsmar, FL 34677 Wannamaker Properties, LLC PO Box 452 ...................................................843-224-0767 Santee, SC 29142 Wyndham Ocean Ridge Realty 101 Jungle Rd...............................................843-869-4528 Edisto Island, SC 29438

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FROM PEANUTS TO MILK, CHANCES ARE THE PRODUCTS YOU SEEK ARE PRODUCED RIGHT HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA outh Carolinians across the state are finding better and better access to homegrown products as the concept of sustainability gains wider acceptance. In fact, many residents say they prefer eating local products, and ask for them in stores and restaurants. Once the sole domain of specialty stores and farmers markets, today major supermarket chains and big box discounters have added locally produced goods to inventories of natural and organic foods. Choosing local makes a difference on several levels beyond the obvious – that is, eating fresher, more delicious foods from nearby producers you may actually know. Bringing home veggies delivered from regional farms also reduces travel time and fuel consumption, a big benefit to the environment. And small producers tend to focus more on quality than quantity, eliminating the need for hormones, antibiotics, preservatives and other additives not found in nature. The choices in Charleston are limitless – something’s always growing in t h e s u n - d re n c h e d s o i l s o f t h e Lowcountry, 365 days a year. Many of the area’s ideal crops arrived with the first settlers – European turnips and collards; and African favorites like okra, cowpeas, peanuts, and yams – supplementing Native American pumpkins, corn, squash, and beans. Charleston’s pristine coastal waters produce some of the nation’s best shrimp, forming the backbone of local cuisine. In a New York Times Magazine article entitled “Bighearted Shrimp” (August 18, 2002) food author Julia Reed declares, “…fresh shrimp from the coast of the Carolinas and northern Georgia are superior delicacies.” The commercial shrimp seasons vary depending on shrimp type – brown or white – and condition of the

beds, which can be affected by the severity of the previous winter. Most shrimp trawlers work within three or four miles of the beach starting around June, with the season coming to a final close around December or January. Shrimp freeze well, and many local purveyors purchase enough to sell as frozen until the season reopens. Historically, Charleston food culture developed around rice and grits, and specialty varieties abound. Anson Mills is renowned for the cultivation of near-extinct varieties of heirloom corn and rice, and recreating ingredients that were in the Southern larder before the Civil War. Green Grocer Farms distributes the product – milled to order – at local farmers markets. Milk, the state beverage, is produced on farms throughout the state, and locally at Coburg Dairy. Founded in 1920 on 100 acres of property bordered by ancient oaks and a winding creek, Coburg has been providing the region with dairy products since 1920. The only tea farm in America – Charleston Tea Plantation – is thriving in rural Wadmalaw after years of experimentation. In 1791, French botanist André Michaux brought the Camellia sinensis plant to his friend and future governor Henry Middleton. Today, thanks to a partnership between William Hall, a third generation tea taster trained in England, and the Bigelow Tea family, a variety of locally produced teas are available in stores t h ro u g h o u t the region and online as well.

Farm raised, free range meats and poultry are available online from South Carolina producers Caw Caw Creek Pastured Pork and Oaklyn Plantation, both located within 100 miles of Charleston. Many in the industry now use the term “pastured” to indicate an animal that is truly ranged, since the USDA defines free range as simply giving the animal access to the outside, with no requirement regarding the time spent there. (Note: also available, Oaklyn Plantation Free Range Chicken for pets.) Specialty items with local roots can now be found in most supermarkets. The list includes: Mrs. Sassard’s home-made relishes and preserves; Specialty Foods South, offering a range of Southern treats from stone ground grits to benne wafers; and Gullah Gourmet, which makes gourmet Southern “meals in a bag,” such as she-crab soup.

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THE FOLLOWING GUIDE IS MEANT TO HELP PROSPECTIVE LOCAVORES GET IN SYNCH WITH THE SOUTHERN GROWING SEASON, AND THE ABUNDANCE OF LOCAL EDIBLES AVAILABLE ALL YEAR LONG. A SAMPLING OF SOME OF THE PURVEYORS OF THESE PRODUCTS IS ALSO INCLUDED. Jan-Dec Leafy greens rule, all year long – mustard, kale and collards, the must-have accompaniment to Hoppin’ John, a traditional New Years dish, guaranteed to bring good luck.

Mar-May Delicate stalks of asparagus – one of the earliest vegetables to break ground in the Lowcountry – are a sure sign that spring has arrived. May-Aug Local corn – yellow or Silver Queen – so sweet and flavorful that it needs no buttery embellishment. June-Aug Watermelon and cantaloupes, sweet signs of the easy days of summertime. John’s Islander Earl Freeman of Freeman Farms has been supplying Piggly Wiggly stores with this and other produce for 30 years. July-Oct Okra – a Southern staple and key ingredient of the ubiquitous gumbo.

Certified SC Grown The official label of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture campaign says it all, and with more and more farmers and producers getting on board with the brand, it helps identify everything from watermelons to benne wafers. For more information visit www.certifiedscgrown.com. Fresh on the Menu Restaurants partnering with the Certified SC Grown program pledge that at least 25% of the menu consists of locally grown products. For a statewide list of restaurants participating in the program visit http://agriculture.sc.gov and click on the link to Fresh on the Menu Restaurants.

Aug-Sep Green peanuts – summertime wouldn’t seem right without them – delicious any way you make them, but especially good boiled in a salty brine and kicked up with a little hot sauce. Aug-Dec The versatile sweet potato, a local staple in casseroles and pies, starts the hearty root season. For a comprehensive calendar of growth periods for South Carolina produce visit www.certifiedscgrown.com/pdf/Producechar t.pdf.

GET IN THE LOOP

You Are What You Eat A campaign launched by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture promoting produce and products from the Palmetto State challenges “Palmettovores” to look for South Carolina grown products when they shop. To learn more about the mission of the department visit http://agriculture.sc.gov.

SCMarketMaker™ Part of a growing national MarketMaker network of websites developed in collaboration with state land-grant universities. SCMarketMaker™ aims to link the public with growers, shrimpers, fishermen, farmers markets, restaurants, food processors, wholesalers and retailers. The site uses an interactive mapping system coupled with a searchable database to locate producers and businesses. For more information visit www.scmarketmaker.com.

The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market operates every Tuesday from 3 p.m. until dark, from April 14-October 20, 2009. Visit www.townofmountpleasant.com. The Twentieth Annual Charleston Farmers Market operates every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., from April 11-December 20, 2009. Visit www.charlestoncity.info click on Destinations, Culture, Activities & Events. Lowcountry Local First advocates the benefits of a local living economy by strengthening community support for independent locally owned businesses and farmers. For a list of members, resources and cool events visit www.lowcountrylocalfirst.org. The Sustainable Seafood Initiative strives to promote the use of local and sustainable seafood in South Carolina’s restaurants to help ensure that consumers have fish for the future. For more information and a list of partner restaurants visit www.scaquarium.org/ssi/default.html. Other helpful links:

www.wildamericanshrimp.com • www.slowfood.com

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Please visit the South Carolina Department of Agriculture website for comprehensive lists of stores and restaurants that feature local products. http://agriculture.sc.gov

Mt. Pleasant Seafood Co. Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant Crosby’s Fish and Shrimp 2223 Folly Road, James Island Crosby’s Seafood 382 Spring St., Charleston Earth Fare Market & Cafe 74 Folly Road, West Ashley Local shrimp, fruits and vegetables Whole Foods 923 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant Local shrimp, fruits and vegetables American Classic Tea www.bigelowtea.com Caw Caw Creek Pastured Pork http://cawcawcreek.com Oaklyn Plantation www.freerangechicken.com Harris Teeter carries local blueberries and tomatoes in the spring and early summer. Wal-mart Superstores carry peaches, tomatoes, cantaloupes, yellow squash, zucchini squash, corn, leafy greens, cilantro, pepper, broccoli and bagged/value-added items. Piggly Wiggly has focused on all fruits and vegetables available commercially and is developing an effort centered around local specialty products. Bi-Lo and Food Lion have also embraced the effort in the produce aisle focusing on items such as peaches, vegetables, leafy greens, and certain locally processed items. IGA has expanded beyond produce to include canned products, pork products, mayonnaise, and other items produced in the state.

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ECONOMY & EMPLOYMENT opportunities abound

ABOVE: Rich in history and southern charm, it’s no wonder that tourism is Charleston’s leading industry. LEFT: The Port of Charleston is one of the busiest commercial ports in the United States, with more than $60 billion commerce handled across its docks annually.

he Charleston area continues to thrive and prosper, One of the area’s major strengths is the economic diversity, which is providing opportunity for both the development of new led by the largest sectors: the visitor industry, the Port of Charleston, businesses and the expansion of existing businesses. Due to the military, and the medical community (see the Health Care section the region’s commitment to work in a diversified economy, for medical information). as well as the expansion and growth of the area’s main Photo Above Left: economic sectors, success and development continually mark the area. Courtesy S.C. State Ports Authority Since 2005, the area has attracted more than $1 billion in capital Photo Above Right: 44 Area Statistics Courtesy Charleston Area CVB, investment from new and expanding businesses. This year the Charleston www.charlestoncvb.com 45 Visitor Industry Regional Development Alliance announced several new substantial 45 Charleston’s Port capital investments in the area including heavyweight Google, which spent $600 million and created 200 jobs by coming to the area. 45 The Military Overall, the region’s retail sales have grown to $18.5 billion in 2008, the total labor force was estimated at 318,100 and the unemployment rate at a low 6.5 percent.

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ECONOMY & EMPLOYMENT

STATISTICS

CHARLESTON METRO AREA METRO AREA EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics

18.7%

Government/Public Administration

7.5%

Manufacturing

7.3%

Natural Resources/Mining/Construction

4.8%

Financial Activities

15.7%

Wholesale & Retail Trade

1.7%

Information

4.2%

Transportation Warehousing/Utilities

12.3%

Leisure & Hospitality Industries

10.1%

Education & Health Services

13.9%

Professional & Business Services

4.0%

Other Services

GROSS RETAIL SALES (in thousands $000)

MAJOR EMPLOYERS OF THE CHARLESTON METRO REGION

2007 POPULATION DATA

Source: SC Dept. of Revenue

Source: Center for Business Research, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce (2008)

Source: US Census Bureau

BERKELEY

CHARLESTON

DORCHESTER

METRO

METRO AREA

1997 ........2,016,878.........7,531,562 ..........898,683 .......10,447,123 1998 ........2,258,172.........8,013,557 ..........943,548 .......11,215,277 1999 ........2,408,814.........8,627,946 .......1,034,470 .......12,071,230 2000 ........2,597,622.........9,239,981 .......1,131,198 .......12,968,801 2001 ........2,690,691.........9,024,542 .......1,150,099 .......12,865,332 2002 ........2,690,651.........9,210,866 .......1,137,072 .......13,038,589 2003 ........2,735,896.........9,762,402 .......1,221,096 .......13,719,394 2004 ........2,988,572.........9,722,614 .......1,417,330 .......14,128,515 2005 ........2,770,000.......12,100,000 .......1,600,000 .......16,400,000 2006 ........3,300,000.......13,100,000 .......1,700,000 .......18,134,093 2007 ........3,717,958.......13,084,036 .......1,783,522 .......18,585,516

U.S. Navy .................................................................................13,000 Medical University of South Carolina .....................................10,000 U.S. Air Force.............................................................................7,300 Charleston County School District ............................................5,400 Berkeley County Schools ...........................................................3,650 Roper St. Francis Health Services.............................................3,400 Piggly Wiggly Carolina ..............................................................2,500 Robert Bosch Corporation..........................................................2,400 Dorchester County School District II .........................................2,350 Walmart Stores..........................................................................2,300 Charleston County .....................................................................2,100 Trident Medical Center (Trident Health Systems).....................2,000

AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME

FAST FACTS ABOUT THE CHARLESTON AREA

Source: US Census Bureau (2007 averages)

Source: Charleston Regional Development Alliance

Number of Households in the Metro Area.........................242,907 Median Household Income .................................................$49,828 Average Household Income ................................................$66,754

Population (2007 estimate)....................................................630,100

2007 ..................................630,100 2015 estimate .....................643,020 BERKELEY COUNTY

2007 ..................................163,622 2015 estimate ....................172,940 CHARLESTON COUNTY

2007 ..................................342,973 2015 estimate ....................347,910 DORCHESTER COUNTY

SCHOOL NUMBERS Source: SC Department of Education (2008)

The four public school districts serving the Charleston Metro region collectively operate some 134 schools. BERKELEY.................................................36 CHARLESTON...........................................80 DORCHESTER*.........................................21 COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES ....................13

2007 ..................................123,505 2015 estimate ....................122,170

Growth Rate 2000-2007 ...........................................................14.8%

COST OF LIVING COMPARISON

U.S. Population Rank (2008) ...........................................................81

Source: 3rd Quarter 2008 ACCRA Cost of Living Index. The average for all participating area equals 100.

Median Age (2007) .........................................................................36

All Items Index

Total area (land & water) .........................3,162 sq. miles/8,190 km

Annual Retail Sales (2007) .............................................$18.5 billion Total Civilian Labor Force (2008) ...........................................318,100 Unemployment Rate (2008)........................................................6.5%

*Dorchester II and IV combined

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Atlanta, GA ..............................97.5 Charleston, SC .........................96.7 Charlotte, NC ...........................93.5 Columbia, SC ...........................93.2 Greenville, SC ..........................92.1 Jacksonville, FL .......................96.6 New York (Manhattan) ..........224.2 Savannah, GA ..........................93.1 Washington, D.C....................137.4

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VISITOR INDUSTRY

CHARLESTON’S PORT

THE MILITARY

With more than 4.3 million people visiting the Charleston area in 2007, the tourist industry is continually booming. A study compiled by the Office of Tourism Analysis, College of Charleston, shows the economic impact of the visitor industry at 3.09 billion in 2007. Not only do the visitors from the United States choose the Charleston area as their vacation destination, but the area is becoming increasingly prominent as an international destination as well. In 2008, for the 16th consecutive year, Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked the area as #2 of the top 10 most popular destinations of the U.S., just behind San Francisco, and one of the most popular destinations in the world. New developments over the past few years include the opening of Liberty Square and Aquarium Wharf, which features the Fort Sumter Museum and Tour Boats, and the South Carolina Aquarium. The annual Family Circle Cup tennis tournament held on Charleston’s Daniel Island, and the Tanger Outlet Stores in North Charleston. Also bringing tourists to the area is the Charleston Food + Wine Festival, a world-class annual festival that spotlights Charleston as a culinary hot spot and showcases Southern chefs and Lowcountry specialties.

Charleston’s Port ranks first among international container cargo ports on the Southeast and Gulf coasts. Only the combined ports of New York and New Jersey handle more than Charleston on the entire East Coast. Charleston’s Port ranks as the fifth largest container port in the entire country. Only Long Beach, Los Angeles, New York/New Jersey, and Savannah handle more containers annually. The Port handled a record-breaking 1.97 million TEUS in 2006. It is estimated that nearly 2,100 vessels sail into Charleston each year, representing service to approximately 150 countries around the world. The Port operates five terminals in the region, and construction will begin on a 6th terminal. Its vital transportation network provides South Carolina and the Charleston area business community with a direct link to the international marketplace. It also serves as a recruitment tool for new and expanding businesses and is a major economic force in the Charleston area. A recent economic development strategic plan study cited the Port as the number one economic development asset for the region, emphasizing the importance of the Port to the region’s economy. The study estimates there are 260,800 port-related jobs in the state, and generating more than $31 billion in South Carolina’s economy.

Economic impact studies show the continued importance of the military in the Charleston region. These studies find more than 22,000 active duty and civilian military jobs in the region. They also show that the total annual payroll of the military, plus local purchases made by the area’s military commands themselves in the community, translates into a total annual economic impact to the region of approximately $3.4 billion. The Navy is the largest employer of area installations with more than 12,000 personnel. The largest commands include the Nuclear Power Training Command, also the Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit, and SPAWAR. Both facilities have expanded here since the 1993 BRAC. Charleston Air Force Base currently employs over 7,000 active duty and civilian employees.

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THE AIR FORCE BASE ALSO BRINGS IN VISITORS BY WAY OF THE ANNUAL AIR EXPO. EACH YEAR, THE BASE HOSTS A FREE DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING THE USAF THUNDERBIRDS AND OTHER AERIAL PERFORMANCES. THIS EVENT GIVES THE COMMUNITY AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ITS MILITARY HERITAGE.

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QUALITY OF LIFE southern charm at its finest

By Alexandria Lorenzana

anked at #2 as a Top 10 travel destination in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler magazine readers. Charleston is a trove of natural beauty, culture and historic charm. From the distinct architecture to the tranquility of the coastal waterways, nowhere does past meet present as bewitchingly as the Lowcountry. The splendor of roadways lined with moss-draped oak trees, beckoning you to a forgotten time – when plantations stood majestically, the familiar clop of horse hooves against cobblestone penetrated the air – can warrant a sigh of awe as you approach the Holy City. Primarily shaped by the intricate stems of the Atlantic Ocean weaving in and out of the region, the Southeast’s coastal jewel is a series of inlets, islands and peninsulas bound together by bridges, and the boats that traverse the aquatic trails.

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Delve deeper and find yourself amidst a more elaborate design of historic homes, art galleries, and antique shops. The area is an amalgamation of old and new as today’s businesses are housed by structures dating back centuries. Where colonists and pirates once roamed, is now frequented by entrepreneurs, beachcombers, and a steady influx of visitors. Where historic landmarks that give rich context to the importance of “now” distinguish the quality of life. Here is that rare thing, a destination hotspot growing by leaps and bounds thanks to a thriving community where time is not measured by minutes and corporate figures but by the enjoyment of standing still. “I’m going back to dignity and grace. I’m going back to Charleston, where I belong,” wrote Margaret Mitchell. It is this dignity and grace that captivates visitors time and again. Native or not, you will always feel like you belong. Running deep in the heart of Charleston are the roots of hospitality, a region whose timehonored tradition lives on through the smiling faces and genteel manner of the people.

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Street, Down-town; 722.4487; www.footlightplayers.net). Located downtown, the Music Farm is open seven days a week and hosts an eclectic blend of musicians from indie rock band Rilo Kiley to rapper Nas (32 Ann Street, Downtown; 577.6989; www.musicfarm.com). Featured in Fox’s seventh season of American Idol, the North Charleston Coliseum seats 14,000 and has presented big-name performers such as Bruce Springsteen, Rascall Flatts and comedian Brian Regan (5001 Coliseum Drive; 529.5000; www.coliseumpac.com). Lesser known but equally revered musicians such as Sister Hazel and Will Hoge head to The Windjammer for a more intimate venue (1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms; 886.8596; www.thewindjammer.com).

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CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT The charm of Charleston reveals itself through exploring the elaborate design of streets that make up historic downtown, a mecca of shops, galleries, theatres, and yearly events. Spoleto Festival USA is a 17-day long event highlighting international drama, opera, dance, music, and visual arts (579.3100; www.spoletousa.org). Held annually in January, the Charleston Comedy Festival hosts some of the nation’s top comedic performers for one weekend (853.6687; www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com). Charleston Fashion Week is a five-night celebration of the city’s flourishing fashion retail and design community (971.9811; www.charlestonfashionweek.com). Sneak a peak at the film industry’s latest premieres and previews at the Charleston International Film Festival(817.1617;www.charlestoniff.com).The four-day event showcases emerging filmmakers from around the globe featuring animations, shorts, features, and documentaries. If you prefer live theatre, check out the Footlight Players for unforgettable stage productions seen nowhere else (20 Queen

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Revolutionary War powder magazine, numerous historic houses of worship, and six historic public buildings including the Market and City Hall (www.charlestonsmuseummile.org).

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Unearth your inner bookworm and peruse one-of-a-kind literary treasures at All Books Company located in historic Summerville. The independent bookstore also hosts a number of book signings from regional and local authors (210 E 1st North Street; 871.2772; www.all-books.com). Undergoing a rapid revival, the Upper King District offers everything from eclectic art to designer duds to contemporary home furnishings. A hodgepodge of old and new, the bohemian chic section of Downtown Charleston is home to ARTS & MUSEUMS some of the area’s up-and-coming Surrounded by beauty unlike boutiques, as well as those that anywhere else, how could you not have stood the test of time feel inspired? If you haven’t (www.upperkingdesigndistrict.com). amassed a collection capturing the wonders of the Lowcountry, get DINING & NIGHTLIFE started at the Charleston Center for Newly opened and a quickly risPhotography where they feature ing heavy hitter in the Charleston workshops in specialized topics, dining scene, Bambu brings to exhibits and lecture series (654 town a touch of South Beach and a King Street, Suite D, Downtown; whole lot of Zen. From an extensive 577.0647; www.ccforp.org). Cultivate sushi selection to a thorough menu the left side of your brain at the featuring cuisine ranging from Redux Contemporary Arts Center. Chinese to Thai to Indonesian to The non-for-profit organization Vietnamese, the food is well-comoffers classes and exhibits, foster- plemented by the bistro’s luxe ing a creative environment for Asian-contemporary décor. Dining both professional and budding options include a sushi bar, interior artists alike (136 St. Philip Street, bar, indoor/outdoor tables, patio Downtown; 722.0697; www.reduxs- bar, lush outdoor booths, or private tudios.org). Not ready to pick up a alcoves replete with coy fountains brush just yet? You can still appre- (604 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant; ciate the arts by attending the 284.8229). Palette and Palate Stroll or For real beach boozin’, have a Fine Art Annual hosted by the cold concoction at Poe’s Tavern, Char-leston Fine Art Dealers’ Asso- Sullivan’s Island’s neighborhood ciation (www.cfada.com). For more haunt. The white-hot beach spot retinal stimulation, stroll down pays tribute to the spirit of Edgar the one-mile section of Meeting Allan Poe, a man who celebrated Street known as Charleston’s and cursed life with a drink, or Museum Mile and discover a several (2210 Middle St.; confluence of six museums, five 883.0083). nationally important historic houses, four scenic parks, a

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round and lighted for night play. Charleston area resorts provide blue-chip tennis facilities, and many public tennis courts and private clubs are also available. HUNTING

Within the metro area, lies the 250,000-acre Francis Marion National Forest, one of the Southeast’s leading wildlife reserves. The Metro area, a South Carolina Game Zone 6, offers hunters a myriad of popular game species such as white-tailed deer, feral hogs, wild turkeys, ducks, rabbit, and squirrels. For more information on hunting and fishing regulations, seasonal information and obtaining licenses, contact the South Carolina Wildlife & Marine Resources Division at GOLF AND TENNIS 843.795.6350 or the South Charleston golf offers variety and Carolina Department of Natural challenges in beautiful surround- Resources at 843.762.5000. ings, which makes the Charleston’s area a top pick for golfers. Kiawah BEACHES AND WATER SPORTS With 90 miles of coastline and Island’s five golf courses, including one designed by golf legend Jack 171,000 acres of fresh water lakes, Nicklaus, are definite spots on the water sports are one of the most itinerary for Metro area golf lovers. popular activities in the Charleston Most famous on Kiawah is the metro area. Charleston’s beautiful Ocean Course, which gained inter- waters are perfect for skiing, jet national attention in 1991 when it skiing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishhosted the famous Ryder Cup. ing, parasailing, and swimming. More than 20,000 visitors watched Surfing remains a popular sport in as the U.S. regained the prestigious the Lowcountry. Check out the Ryder Cup. Since then, the Ocean South Carolina surf contests on Course has hosted the World Cup Folly Beach! of Golf in 1997 and the 43rd World Cup in 2003. The Ocean Course also hosted the 68th Senior PGA Championship in 2007. The Wild Dunes Resort on the Isle of Palms is home to two world-class 18-hole championship courses designed by Tom Fazio. Golf magazine and Golf Digest ranks the Links Course among the Top 100 in America and the World. Equally challenging is the Harbor Course, which lies amongst the Intracoastal Waterway. For tennis lovers, the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island includes 17 championship tennis courts (13 clay and four hard). The courts are open year RECREATION INFORMATION

With a mild average temperature of 65 degrees, the southern climate allows for plenty of enjoyable outdoor activities and recreation. Many beautiful historic landmarks, plantations, and county park facilities are available to residents and visitors; beach parks with boardwalks, lifeguards and amenities, and nature-oriented parks with bikes, boats, trails, camping facilities, playgrounds, and more are also perfect for family fun.

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Sports fans get ready! Charleston’s sports entertainment continues year round and offers everything from professional and college sports to road races, surfing contests to fishing tournaments. In addition to local sporting events, many national event organizers choose this area as its premiere sports destination due to Charleston’s mild climate, desirable location, and faithful sports enthusiasts. A professional soccer and hockey league and minor league baseball team all call Charleston home. The Battery, Charleston’s A-League Division II professional soccer team, is the highest level of professional sports played in the Lowcountry. Catch their games April through early September at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. The Charleston RiverDogs, a minor league baseball team, is a Class A farm team of the New York Yankees. The RiverDogs play at the Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park from April through September. The South Carolina Stingrays, a professional ice hockey team, average a leagueleading attendance of more than 6,500 fans at each game. See the Stingrays plan at the North Charleston Coliseum from October through April. Female athletes also leave their mark here in the Charleston area. The world’s top female tennis players, including Venus and Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova, complete in the Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament in April. As the oldest Tier 1 event in the United States and one of the sport’s signature events, the tournament is televised on ESPN 2 and Eurosport in select European markets. Over a four-day period, thousands of people at the event and millions of television viewers across the country and around the globe watch the tournament unfold. This exciting event made its Charleston debut in April 2001 in the state-of-the-art Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island.

The Citadel Bulldogs, the College of Charleston Cougars, and the Charleston Southern University Buccaneers invite the community to take part in their exciting collegiate sports as well.

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The fresh water of Lakes Marion and Moultrie in Berkeley County and the salt water rivers and creeks of the Atlantic Ocean are a fisherman’s paradise. There are more than 15 local marinas packed year round with everything from schooners to yachts, and a few even sponsor fishing tournaments throughout the year. Boat and kayak rentals are available, as well as private sailing charters and lessons. In-shore and off-shore fishing charters offer half-day, full-day, and overnight trips. PUBLIC • Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island • Edisto Beach, Edisto Island • Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach • Isle of Palms County Park • Sullivan's Island

PRIVATE (Resort guests and residents only) • Wild Dunes on Isle of Palms • Kiawah Island • Seabrook Island RUNNING

The great climate, flat terrain and beautiful surroundings make Charleston a perfect spot for joggers and serious runners. With numerous trails and paths at local parks, the Battery and beaches, the Charleston area accommodates those who want to

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pursue this type of active lifestyle. The area hosts many annual road races that attract both tourists and residents alike: The Cooper River Bridge Run 10K run typically held the first Saturday in April, hosts more than 35,000 people annually; the Kiawah Marathon includes a marathon, half marathon and 5K race in December; the Daniel Island Duathlon with a 5K run, 20mile bike race and 5K run is in April. Other annual races in Charleston include the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk, Turkey Day 5K, and Reindeer Run. For more information on local races, visit www.charlestonrunningclub.com. SPORTS & RECREATION CONTACT INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS Charleston Battery Soccer 843.971.GOAL www.charlestonbattery.com Charleston RiverDogs Baseball 843.723.7241 www.riverdogs.com Family Circle Cup Women’s Professional Tennis 843.856.7900 www.familycirclecup.com SC Stingrays Hockey 843.744.2248 www.stingrayshockey.com COLLEGE SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS Charleston Southern University Athletics Department 843.863.7678 http://csusports.athleticsite.com College of Charleston Athletics Department 843.953.8254 www.cofcsports.com

4-H Clubs – Charleston County.....................722.5940

City of Charleston Department of Recreation 843.724.7327 www.ci.charleston.sc.us

4-H Clubs – Dorchester County ....................847.1702

Hanahan Recreation Department 843.529.3411 www.cityofhanahan.com

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NATURE PRESERVES AND PARKS Edisto Nature Trail.....................871.5000 Francis Beidler Forest ..............462.2150 James Island County Park.......795.7275

Carolina Ice Palace...................572.2717

Palmetto Island County Park .....884.0832

Isle of Palms Recreation Department 843.886.8294 www.iop.net

Gibbes Museum Studio Program..........................722.2706

Wannamaker County Park.......572.7275

Gymboree Play and Music ......881.0996

Waterfront Park (Charleston Harbor) ......................958.6484

Kiawah Island Community Association Recreation Department 843.768.3875 www.kiawah-owners.org

Lowcountry Little League Baseball, Inc. ...............................559.0539

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Mt. Pleasant Recreation Center .....................849.2061

Creative Spark Center for the Arts ....................881.3780

Moncks Corner Recreation Department 843.719.7900 www.townofmonckscorner.sc.gov

Music in Motion Family Fun Center......................832.6077

Kiln Time......................................856.4811

Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department 843.884.2258 www.mtpleasantrec.com

Parents and Childen Together ......................................769.5799 Ready, Set, Jump.......................971.8109 Stroller Strides...........................442.7438 Wee Little Arts ...........................766.2738

North Charleston Recreation Department 843.745.1028 www.northcharleston.org

AMUSEMENT PARKS Exchange Park/ Coastal Carolina Fairground 572.3161 • www.coastalcarolinafair.org

Community Centers Berkeley County Family YMCA 843.761.9622 Charleston Jewish Community Center 843.571.6565 Summerville Family YMCA 843.832.4792

FRANKIE’S FUN PARK 767.1376 • www.frankiesfunpark.com

BOWLING ALLEYS AMF Charleston Lanes .............766.0241 Ashley Lanes, Inc. .....................766.9061

Summerville YMCA Gymnastics Center 843.821.2727

Sandpiper Bowling Lanes........552.8530 Twin River Lanes .......................884.7735

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Classic Golf.................................881.3131

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It doesn’t take long to figure out that the Charleston region is kidfriendly. There are so many places to go and things to do, you’ll never want for something to do on a sunny day...or a rainy one!

CLUBS FOR KIDS

The Citadel Athletics Department 843.953.5121 www.citadelsports.com

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Carolina Youth Development Center .................266.5230

STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL PARKS AND OFFICES

Boy Scouts of America, Coastal Carolina Council..........763.0305

Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission 843.762.2172 www.ccprc.com

Carolina Lowcountry Girl Scouts ..................................552.9910

Charles Towne Landing............852.4200 Cypress Gardens .......................553.0515 Folly Beach Fishing Pier ...........588.FISH Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter ................................883.3123 Fort Sumter Cruises ..................722.1691 Magnolia Plantaton & Audubon Swamp Garden.........571.1266 Middleton Place ........................556.6020 Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon.......................727.2165 Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum.....................884.2727 Sewee Visitor & Environmental Education Center.......................928.3368

PUBLIC BEACHES Beachwalker Park (Kiawah) .....768.2395 Folly Beach.................................588.2426 Isle of Palms .............................886.DUNE Sullivan’s Island .........................883.3198

Charles Towne Square 18 ........529.1946 Citadel Mall 6 .............................763.7052 James Island 8...........................795.9499 Movies at Mt. Pleasant ............884.4900 Northwoods Mall 8....................569.6794 Palmetto Grande........................216.8696

SWIMMING INSTRUCTION City of Charleston Recreation ..................................795.5756 Danny Jones Recreation Complex..................745.1033

South Windermere Cinemas ....556.1073

Mt. Pleasant Recreation Department............884.2528

Terrace Theatre .........................762.9494

Northwoods Pool.......................572.5410

MUSEUMS

YMCA Summerville ...................871.9622

The Charleston Museum..........722.2996 The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry......................853.8962

WATER PARKS Adventure Water Park..............572.7275 Splash Island..............................884.0832 Splash Zone................................795.7275

4-H Clubs – Berkeley County ........................572.0290

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2009 4 • PATRIOTS POINT 4TH OF JULY BLAST Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Mt. Pleasant 843.884.2727 • www.patriotspoint.org Starts at 5 p.m. Free admission. 4 • RED, WHITE AND BLUE ON THE GREEN Downtown Summerville 843.821.7260 • www.summervilledream.org Enjoy an old fashioned Independence Day Celebration with music, food, a fun parade and spectacular fireworks display! From 4-7 p.m. 8-11 • 7TH ANNUAL HMY-VIKING MEGADOCK TOURNAMENT Charleston City Marina 843.278.4920 www.megadocktournament.com The fourth event of five in the famed South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series. UNTIL OCT. 20 • MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET Moultrie Middle School Grounds 843.884-8517 www.townofmountpleasant.com Find locally-grown produce, and indulge in freshly-prepared meals from one of the many food vendors while enjoying live music. Every Tuesday from 3 p.m. until dark.

AUGUST 2009 27-30 • THE ORIGINAL CHARLESTON BEACH MUSIC & SHAG FESTIVAL Citadel Alumni House, Downtown 843.571.3668 • www.pivotsbeachclub.com Come celebrate South Carolina’s state dance and most popular music with the Beach Music and Shag Preservation Society.

SEPTEMBER 2009 5-6 • SOUTHERN NATIONAL BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.884.4371 www.boonehallplantation.com Enjoy Bluegrass music while professional barbecue teams compete in a cook-off sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society.

19 • 38TH ANNUAL SCOTTISH GAMES AND HIGHLAND GATHERING Boonehall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.883.3889 • www.charlestonscots.org A family-friendly weekend where you can enjoy and learn more about Scottish heavy athletics, piping and drumming, highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, Scottish fiddling, children’s games, and Border Collie demonstrations.

11 • 29TH ANNUAL TASTE OF CHARLESTON Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.577.4030 www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association hosts the three-day celebration featuring 50 of Charleston and the Lowcountry’s finest restaurants. Selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event.

20 • SUMMERVILLE FAMILY YMCA’S OYSTER SHINDIG Location TBD, Summerville 843.871.9622 • www.summervilleymca.org Grab your oyster knife and shuck for a cause! All proceeds benefit the YMCA children’s program.

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5 • PIGGLY WIGGLY REINDEER RUN 5K 17 • 2009 KOMEN LOWCOUNTRY Downtown Charleston RACE FOR THE CURE 843.345.6906 Daniel Island A 5K-run/walk (3.1 miles) through the 843.556.8011 • www.komenlowcountry.org streets of downtown Charleston during the This 5K race supports the Susan G. Komen holiday season. Free music, food, drink, Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission of massages, and beer after the race. Proceeds eradicating breast cancer through advanc- benefit the MUSC Children’s Hospital. ing research, education, screening and Register online at www.active.com. treatment. 5-20 • HOLIDAY FARMERS MARKET 29-NOV. 7 • COASTAL CAROLINA FAIR Marion Square, Downtown Charleston 24-OCT. 4 • THE MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL Ladson Fairgrounds, North Charleston 843.724.7305 • www.charlestoncity.info Downtown Charleston 843.572.3161 Under the brightly colored tents at Marion 843.724.7305 • www.mojafestival.com www.coastalcarolinafair.org Square, find everything you need to deck A celebration of African-American and Its vision is to be the “cleanest, safest, the halls and fill the pantry with baked Caribbean art. The festival highlights the most enjoyable fair anywhere,” and its delights, natural wreaths, and fresh and many African-American and Caribbean objective is to promote agriculture, indus- vegetables. You can find the best assortcontributions to western and world cultry, commerce, and the educational and ment of art, crafts, and holiday gift items tures. Events range from visual arts, clas- recreational facilities of the counties of to complete your shopping list. sical music, dance, gospel concert, jazz Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, TBD • LOWCOUNTRY SINGING concert, poetry, R&B concerts, storytelling, and surrounding areas. CHRISTMAS TREE theatre, children’s activities, traditional Summerville Baptist Church, Summerville crafts, ethnic food and much, much more. NOVEMBER 2009 843.873.2440 27 • 2009 GREEN FAIR 6-7 • CHARLESTON FINE ART www.summervillebaptist.org Marion Square, Downtown Charleston DEALERS ASSOCIATION’S Celebrate Christmas at the Lowcountry 843.513.2655 11TH ANNUAL FINE ARTS SHOW Singing Christmas Tree. A spectacular 30www.charlestongreenfair.com Downtown Charleston foot tree filled with lights, drama and a 90It is being green! Have a fun and www.cfada.com voice choir accompanied by an orchestra. educational time while enjoying local Guests can mingle with some of the TBD • ANNUAL TOWN OF MT. sustainable food, learning about the latest nation’s renowned artists, visit the city’s PLEASANT HOLIDAY LIGHT green technology, and supporting local recognized art galleries, meet the people EXTRAVAGANZA Charleston businesses. behind Charleston’s art world and purColeman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant chase pieces created by artist in celebra843.849.2061 • www.mtpleasantrec.com OCTOBER 2009 tion of the weekend affair. Parade starts approximately at 5:30 p.m. 13-15 • BATTLE OF SECESSIONVILLE 3 • IOP CONNECTOR RUN & WALK after the tree lighting. FOR THE CHILD Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 31 • HAPPY NEW YEAR, Isle of Palms Connector 843.884.4371 • www.csatrust.org CHARLESTON! www.iopconnectorrun.com Hundreds of re-enactors relive June 16, Marion Square & surrounding areas, The IOP Race for the Child is an annual 1862 when Confederate soldiers at Fort Downtown Charleston tradition since the opening of the Clyde M. Lamar on James Island kept Charleston 843.724.7305 • 4-10:30 p.m. Dangerfield Isle of Palms Connector from being seized by Union forces. A city-wide, non-alcoholic celebration of Bridge. The race promotes child advocacy 13-JAN. 3 • 20TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY the New Year. Visual and performing arts and local child abuse prevention in the FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS festival. Lowcountry. James Island County Park 4 • 18TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL HISPANO 843.795.4FUN North Charleston www.holidayfestivaloflights.com Wannamaker County Park Create your own light display at the www.ccprc.com • Noon-6 p.m. Lakeside Lights activity area or stroll The sights and sounds of the Latino world through the Enchanted Forest. Other feacome alive at the Festival Hispano. Enjoy tures include holiday gift shops, train live Latin music, authentic foods, crafts, rides, sand sculptures, marshmallow salsa dancing, children’s activities and more. roasts, hay rides, Santa Claus and more. Admission per vehicle required. 24-OCT. 25 • 33RD ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES & GARDENS Downtown Charleston 843.722.4630 www.preservationsociety.org Learn about the historical significance of each property, most of which are privately owned and not open to the public. Sponsored by the Preservation Society of Charleston.

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JANUARY 2010 1 • 18TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR SWIM Dunleavy’s Pub, Sullivans Island 843.883.9646 Brave the icy winter waters and plunge for a cause! TBD • LOWCOUNTRY OYSTER FESTIVAL Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant 843.577.4030 www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com Grab your oyster knife and shuck all the oysters you can eat! Other activities include live entertainment, contests, and children’s games.

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27 • 33RD ANNUAL COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN Mt. Pleasant 843.792.1586 • www.bridgerun.com 10K/6.2-mile run and walk begins in Mt. Pleasant and ends in downtown Charleston.

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1-4 • CHARLESTON 3RD ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL Terrace Theater, Maybank Highway 843.817.1617 • www.charlestoniff.com The 3rd Annual Charleston International Film Festival will host film premieres, parties and panels.

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26-28 • SUMMERVILLE FAMILY YMCA FLOWERTOWN FESTIVAL Azalea Park, Summerville 843.871.9622 www.summervilleymca.org/flowertown This annual event is the largest arts and crafts festival in the state. It’s a family-oriented three-day event held each spring and is set against the backdrop of blooming azaleas. Free admission.

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15-18 • FAMILY CIRCLE CUP Family Circle Magazine Stadium, Daniel Island 800.677.2293 • www.familycirclecup.com As one of South Carolina’s premiere tennis events, the Family Circle Cup has called Charleston home since 2001.

12-14 • SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION Downtown Charleston 843.723.1748 • www.sewe.com Charleston goes wild in celebration of the beautiful world of nature. The 27th annual TBD • 23ND ANNUAL TOWN OF MT. Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is held at PLEASANT BLESSING OF THE FLEET a variety of venues throughout downtown. AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL Alhambra Hall & Park, Mt. Pleasant MARCH 2010 843.849.2061 • 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. This seafood festival celebrates the histor4-7 • BB&T CHARLESTON FOOD + ical Mt. Pleasant shrimping industry with WINE FESTIVAL the ceremonial blessing of the fleet. Downtown Charleston 843.722.5547 MAY 2010 www.charlestonfoodandwine.com Celebrate Charleston’s local color, flavor, TBD • 2010 GREEK FESTIVAL and widely recognized culinary savoir faire Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, at the fourth Charleston Food + Wine Downtown Charleston Festival. Participants experience 843.577.2063 Charleston’s rich cultural heritage through Highlights at this year’s festival include indigenous cuisine, paired with fine wines Bouturi wine tastings, church tours, live from vineyards around the world. Selected music, folk dances, and food & pastries. by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event. 16-20 • FOURTH ANNUAL CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK Marion Square & surrounding areas, Downtown Charleston Hosted by Charleston Magazine, Charleston Fashion Week is a five-night celebration of the city’s flourishing retail and design community featuring runway shows from local retailers, the bridal couture show, and the debut of emerging regional designers in the southeast. Selected by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event.

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TBD • PICCOLO SPOLETO Downtown Charleston www.piccolospoleto.com For 17 days, Piccolo Spoleto transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts. Piccolo Spoleto’s traditional program offering include visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz dance, theatre, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts, and films. TBD • SPOLETO FESTIVAL USA Downtown Charleston 843.579.3100 • www.spoletousa.org America’s premiere arts festival offers both traditional and contemporary works of opera, chamber, choral and symphonic music, jazz, theater, ballet, classical and contemporary modern dance as well as works of literature and visual arts.

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Exploring a Boneyard Beach Heading south off of Highway 174 and a wo rld apart from Edisto Beach is a natura l haven that will clear your mind, rejuvenate your soul, and remind you of a simpler time. Turn left onto Botany Bay Ro ad, and your journey to Botany Bay Plantation starts well before the entrance un der the cloak of live oaks that adorn the two -mile dirt road leadin g you to the nearly 5,000 acres of pristin e wildlife. Open an hou r before sunrise until an hour after sunset, an assorted array of act ivities await visitors. Whip out the binoculars to catch a glimpse of ospreys swooping in for their daily meal. Grab a fishing pole and watch the kids reel in their first catch. Hone your historic kno wledge while scouting out the remain ing vestiges of Sea Clo ud and Bleak Hall plantations. Whatever you fancy, be sure to make plenty of time to venture through two miles of eroded beach replete with sun-bleached skeletons of oak, pine and palme tto trees. Over time, the elements have stri pped them down to gho stly silhouettes perfect for frame-wort hy photo ops.

erhaps it’s while you’re taking a breath of crisp air while hiking through a lush forest, or when the golden crest of the sun creeps up above the water, or when you’re sipping wine in the middle of an island vineyard. Suddenly your to-do list no longer comes to mind, and all sense of time has escaped you. This is the essence of why we long to get away, the urge to break free from the monotony. Taking a vacation every now and then is vital to the soul, but it takes quite a bit of time and planning. If you only have a day or two to spend, it's important that you make every moment count! So what if you only have a couple of hours? Or perhaps you only have a day off. Maybe you’re just stumped on what to do for the weekend. With the rising cost of gas, food, and just about everything else, your time isn’t the only thing that is precious anymore. The following trips are designed to keep you close to home and your wallet full. All are doable in a day or less, but will leave you with plenty of memories to last for years to come. Charleston is your home now and the Lowcountry is your backyard – use it as your playground!

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The Charleston area is comprised of four public school districts: Berkeley County School District, Charleston County School District, and Dorchester County School District Two and District Four. More than 90,000 students are educated in 130 schools. Another 11,000 students attend the 65 private and parochial schools in the region. The Charleston County School District is divided into eight Constituent Districts. The districts educate approximately 42,500 Pre-K through 12th grade students in 47 elementary, 15 middle, 13 high, and six multi-level schools. With more than 3,300 teachers, Charleston is the second largest school system in South Carolina and fourth largest employer in the region. 54.1 percent of the region’s teachers have advanced degrees, up from 52.8 percent. All four districts strive for educational excellence and each has distinguished itself with a variety of achievements and awards. In Berkeley County, SAT scores continue to improve. The composite score of college bound seniors rose 58 points over the past five years. More than 12,000 classroom computers have access to the Internet, making this one of the state’s most up-to-date districts in current technology. The district’s instructional program combines proven best practices and the necessary teacher training to ensure curriculum effectiveness. The district has set the standard in other areas as well: teacher evaluation, career planning, and computer technology. In 2007, eighteen graduates-level courses were offered to Berkeley County teachers while many other workshops and staff development activities were also available. Its Teacher Forum is one of the most active in the state and has served as a state model for leadership development. The $192 million bond referendum that

passed in 1999 paid for the renovation of 17 schools and the building of three new schools. New building and renovation needs are currently being addressed. The Charleston County School District has embarked on a fiveyear, $365 million building program, which is seeing dramatic facility improvements. When complete, the plan will include four new high schools, two new elementary schools, and numerous school renovations and additions. The first of these new schools, West Ashley High School, opened in August 2001 and is considered the flagship facility in the district’s building program. Following the example of the State Department of Education, the Charleston County School District has embraced accountability as the key to effective public education. The district’s commitment began in 1998 when it became the first public school system in South Carolina to publish report cards about its schools. In addition to providing quality education to Charleston County students, the school district strives to remain an important part of the overall community through programs such as continuing education, the Gold Pass Club, parent resources, and emergency shelter locations. High expectations for all students, a quality teaching and support staff, and strong parental and community involvement make Dorchester School District Two one of the leading and fastest growing school districts in the state. The district serves more than 20,400 students in 11 elementary schools, six middle schools, and two high schools. District Two also operates the Givhans School, an adult education center that received the U.S. Secretary of Education’s Award for the Top Ten Adult Education Programs in the nation. The South Carolina Association of Public Charter Schools presented Dorchester School District Two with the Public Charter School District of the Year Award and, in 2005, named

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its assistant superintendent as School District Administrator of the Year. Money magazine also selected the district as one of the top 100 school districts in the nation. More than 400 business partnerships and 2,500 volunteers in the district helped it earn this coveted designation. Five schools in Dorchester District Two have been named “Palmetto’s Finest” schools and three have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools. All schools in Dorchester Four are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Serving approximately 2,600 students in Pre-K through Adult Education, the district has the highest percentage of teachers with advanced degrees and the most per pupil expenditure. District Four offers gifted and talented education, special needs services, vocational training, and a wide array of core curricula and extra-curricula programs, artistic and athletic programs. District Four’s mission is to develop successful citizens in an environment conducive to learning by providing challenging experiences and promoting character development. Challenging educational programs and utilization of available resources make this mission a reality for its students. Helping students prepare for life after high school is imperative to their success. Whether a high school senior is bound for a two-year college, a four-year college, or the work force, he or she must possess the skills and abilities necessary for future success. The School-to-Work Transition Act was passed in 1994 in recognition of changing work force demands. It allows school districts to implement a system that prepares students for the work force. A major component of the program is the fostering of partnerships between schools and businesses. Throughout the region, businesses are working with students, teachers and administrators to prepare students for the careers of the future. School-toWork initiatives give businesses the

opportunity to work with local schools and prepare students for successful careers. Employers benefit from an increased member of qualified applicants. Community involvements with area schools are important to residents. This commitment is evident in bond referendums, classroom volunteers, Junior Achievement programs with area businesses, strong parent-teacher association involvement, and the encouragement of student and resident participation in community service projects. The Metro area also promotes continuing education, as many of the region’s school districts sponsor classes for adults. The course list has everything from the art of calligraphy to basic auto mechanics.

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 229 East Main St., Moncks Corner, SC 29461

843.899.8600 www.berkeley.k12.sc.us CHARLESTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 75 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29401

843.937.6300 www.ccsdschools.com DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT II 102 Greenwave Blvd., Summerville, SC 29483

843.873.2901 www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us DORCHESTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IV 500 Ridge St., St. George, SC 29477

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Approximately 11,200 students in the region are enrolled in 843.884.3494 private schools. The tri-county www.tridentacademy.com area has more than 65 private and parochial schools that provide COLLEGES AND various options to students. For a UNIVERSITIES complete listing of private schools Higher education opportunities contact: are offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels by eight instiTRI-COUNTY ADMISSIONS COUNCIL tutions. The Charleston’s area’s colP.O. Box 1733, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465 leges and universities stand at the www.chastac.org head of the class in the Southeast. ASHLEY HALL More than 30,000 students take 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 advantage of the educational 843.720.2854 opportunities that the surrounding www.ashleyhall.org institutions have to offer, such as THE CHARLESTON medical and technical training, CHRISTIAN SCHOOL numerous levels of graduate and 2234 Plainview Road, undergraduate programs and even Charleston, SC 29414 culinary arts degrees. Recently, the 843.556.4480 Citadel, a co-ed military college, www.charlestonchristian.org was featured in Newsweek magaCHARLESTON COLLEGIATE zine as one of the nation’s 25 2024 Academy Dr., hottest colleges. John’s Island, SC 29455 Graduate programs for full and 843.559.5506 part-time students, including maswww.charlestoncollegiate.org ters of business administration and CHARLES TOWNE teaching, are available from MONTESSORI SCHOOL Charleston Southern University, 56 Leinbach Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 The Citadel, the College of 843.571.1140 Charleston, the Medical University DANIEL ISLAND ACADEMY of South Carolina and Webster 300 Seven Farms Dr., University. Daniel Island, SC 29492

843.971.5961 www.danielislandacademy.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL OF CHARLESTON 48 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401

843.722.6646 www.fbschool.org MASON PREPARATORY SCHOOL 56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401

843.805.6015 www.masonprep.org

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF THE BUILDING ARTS 1362 McMillan Ave., Suite 102, Charleston, SC 29405

843.577.5245 www.buildingartscollege.us CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW 81 Mary St., Charleston, SC 29403

843.329.1000 www.charlestonlawreview.org

PINEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL 1114 Orangeburg, Summerville, SC 29483

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 9200 University Blvd. Charleston, SC 29406

843.376.0142 www.pinewoodprep.com

843.863.7050 www.charlestonsouthern.edu

PORTER-GAUD SCHOOL 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC 29407

THE CITADEL 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409

843.556.3620 www.portergaud.edu

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424

843.953.5670 www.cofc.edu CULINARY INSTITUTE OF CHARLESTON AT TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE Main Campus, 7000 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406 Palmer Campus, 66 Columbus Street Charleston, SC 29403

843.820.5090 www.CulinaryInstituteofCharleston.com EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY 101 W. Hill Blvd., Bldg. 221, Charleston, SC 29404

SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 4055 Faber Place Dr., Suite 301, Charleston, SC 29405

843.266.7981 www.southernwesleyanucharleston.com SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 101 W. Hill Blvd., Charleston AFB, SC 29404

843.552.7320 http://wed.siu.edu/public/ SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE AT CHARLESTON 4390 Belle Oaks Dr., Suite 200, N. Charleston, SC 29405

843.554.7244 www.spfldcol.edu

843.767.8912 www.erau.edu

STRAYER UNIVERSITY 5010 Wetland Crossing, N. Charleston, SC 29418

LIMESTONE COLLEGE 4500 Leeds Ave., Suite 208, N. Charleston, SC 29405

843.746.5100 www.strayer.edu

843.745.1100 www.limestone.edu

TRIDENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 7000 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406

MILLER-MOTTE TECHNICAL COLLEGE 8085 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406

843.574.6111 www.TridentTech.edu

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VOORHEES COLLEGE 6296 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406

THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA (MUSC) 171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425

843.553.1175 www.voorhees.edu/charleston

843.792.2300 www.musc.edu

WEBSTER UNIVERSITY 5300 International Blvd., N. Charleston, SC 29418

843.760.1324 www.webster.edu

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emergency transportation, using

Nearby, Roper Hospital, the its helicopter, fixed wing airplane,

Memorial Hospital, East Cooper area’s oldest health care facility, or ground ambulance services. It Regional Medical Center, Medical was established in 1850 as the first can also make arrangements with University of South Carolina, community

hospital

the the U.S. Coast Guard’s Charleston

Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Carolinas. Roper Hospital and Bon base in emergency situations Administration Medical Center, Secours St. Francis Hospital are where a boat is needed. Roper St. Francis Hospital, Trident now united and form Roper St. Medical Center, Summerville Francis Health Care System, the

MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITIES

Medical Center, and U.S. Naval Lowcountry’s first multi-site health Colleton Medical Center Regional Medical Center. The local medical community is

501 Robertson Blvd., Walterboro, SC 29488 843.549.2000 Also located within the hub are www.colletonmedical.com

care system.

anchored by a complex situated the Ralph H. Johnson V.A. Medical Bon Secour St. Francis Hospital within an eight-block area of Center and Charleston Memorial 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston, SC 29414

p e n i n s u l a r C h a r l e s t o n . T h e Hospital. MEDUCARE, MUSC’s 843.402.1118 Medical University of South medical transport service, is avail- www.ropersaintfrancis.com Carolina dominates this medical able around the clock to transport East Cooper Regional Medical Center 1200 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843.881.0100 www.eastcoopermedctr.com Lowcountry Women’s Specialists 9291 Medical Plaza Drive, N. Charleston, SC 29406 843.797.3664 www.lcwomensspecialists.com Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) 171 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425 843.792.2300 www.musc.edu Moncks Corner Medical Center 401 N. Love Oak Drive, Hwy. 17-A Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843.761.8721 www.tridenthealthsystem.com MUSC Children’s Hospital 165 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425 843.792.1414 www.musckids.com MUSC Medical Center 169 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC 29425 843.792.1414 www.muschealth.com

Summerville Medical Center 295 Midland Parkway Summerville, SC 29485 843.832.5000 www.tridenthealthsystem.com Trident Medical Center 9330 Medical Plaza Drive N. Charleston, SC 29406 843.797.7000 www.tridenthealthsystem.com U.S. Naval Hospital 3600 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405 843.743.3709 www.nhchasn.med.navy.mil

OTHER MEDICAL SERVICES Al-Anon Family Group and Al-Ateen 762.6999 Alcoholics Anonymous Tri-county Intergroup Office 723.9633 American Cancer Society 985.0930 American Heart Association 853.1597 American Lung Association of South Carolina 556.8451 American Red Cross 764.2323 Berkeley Community Mental Health Center 761.4649 Berkeley County Health Department 723.0766 Carolina Children’s Charity 554.6222 Charleston County Health Dept. 746.3800 Charleston County Medical Society/Physicians Referral Service 577.3613 Charleston/Dorchester Community Mental Health Center 852.3363

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 722.6460 Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center 109 Bee St., Charleston, SC 29401 Dept. of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse 843.577.5011 Services of Charleston County www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp? 958.3300 id=28

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Dorchester County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 871.4790

Roper St. Francis Health Care Healthline (Physicians Referral Service) 402.2273

Dorchester County Dept. of Social Services 821.0444

Trident Physician & Healthfinders/Senior Friends 797.3463

Gamblers Anonymous 888.866.4427 Guardian Ad Litem Program 958.4350 Hospice Health Services 852.2177 Hospice of Charleston 529.3100 The Kennedy Center 577.9181

SPECIAL NEEDS Association for the Blind 723.6915 Charleston Area Alliance for the Mentally Ill 727.6405 Disabled American Veterans-VA Hospital 577.5011

Lowcountry Aids Services 747.2273

Dorchester County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs 871.1285

Lowcountry Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous 577.9499

Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry 553.3725

March of Dimes/Birth Defects Foundation Lowcountry Disease Division 571.1776

Lowcountry Chapter of the S.C. Association of the Deaf 852.4160

Medical University of South Carolina Meduline (Physicians Referral) 792.2200 Narcotics Anonymous 852.3001 Roper St. Francis Health Care Advantage Senior Resource Center 724.2489

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TDD Phone 852.4162 Relay South Carolina (Telephone Communication for the deaf) 800.676.3777 SC Protection & Advocacy for the Handicapped 763.8571

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION what you need to know CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, VISITOR SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce 577.9549 or 800.882.0337 Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 853.8000 or 800.868.8118

Knights of Columbus 723.9934

• For any new residents of South Carolina, an out-of-state driver’s license is valid for 90 days after moving.

Junior League of Charleston, Inc. 763.5284

• During new residents’ first 90 days in the state, they may turn licenses into the S.C. Division of Motor Vehicles /Department of Revenue and Taxation and qualify for S.C. licenses by passing a written test and paying a $2 fee.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving 577.7434

Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce 873.2931

NAACP - Charleston Branch 805.8030

COMMUNITY CENTERS Berkeley County Family YMCA 761.9622 Jenkins Orphanage Administration 744.2429

STEPS TO OBTAINING A S.C. DRIVER’S LICENSE

Exchange Club of Charleston 572.3161

Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce 577.2510

Charleston Regional Development Alliance 767.9300

DRIVING

Elks Lodge 556.0048

• Military personnel may continue using a current driver’s license and license plates from their home state as long as either are valid. • New residents who pass the written exam are not required to take a road test.

Omar Shrine Temple 971.0131

• S.C. issues both five-year and 10-year licenses. 10-year licenses cost $25 and are issued to those that visit a DMV branch to obtain an original or renewal license. Five-year licenses cost $12.50 and are issued to those 65-years old or older and those that apply for a renewal license on-line.

Rotary Club of Charleston 805.5300

STEPS TO AUTO REGISTRATION AND OBTAINING LICENSE PLATES

South Carolina Wildlife Federation 803.256.0670

• Before registering an automobile in South Carolina, a paid tax receipt for that vehicle must be shown to the Division of Motor Vehicles. The receipt must bear the name of the person applying for the vehicle registration.

COMMUNITY SERVICES American Red Cross, Carolina Lowcountry Chapter 764.2323

• New residents have 45 days to transfer vehicle title and registration.

Jewish Community Center 571.6565 Lowcountry Children’s Center 723.3600

Association for the Blind 723.6915

South Carolina Guardian Ad Litem 958.4350

Berkeley Citizens 761.0300

• In order to complete your vehicle registration, you must also present a title, proof of liability insurance coverage, and any vehicle property tax payment receipt to the Division of Motor Vehicles.

South Santee Community Center 546.2789

Berkeley County Rescue Squad 719.4295

Summerville YMCA 871.9622

Coastal Community Foundation of S.C. 723.3635

• South Carolina utilizes a point system to penalize traffic law violators. This system is designed to encourage violators to improve driving habits or risk losing their license. Each traffic violation carries an assigned number of points, and when the total reaches a maximum of 12, the driver’s license is suspended.

YMCA, 61 Cannon St. 577.9622

Family Services, Inc. 744.1348 or 800.232.6489

• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs carry severe penalties, including imprisonment.

YWCA, 701 E. Bay St. 805.6264

Florence Crittenton Programs 722.7526

• In South Carolina, if windshield wipers are being used because of weather conditions, then headlights must be used as well.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Helping Hands of Goose Creek 553.7132

• Seat belts are required for the driver and front seat and back seat passengers when the vehicle is equipped with a shoulder harness in addition to a lap belt.

Charitable Society of Charleston 727.0624

HOME - Charleston Interfaith Crisis Ministry 723.9477

Charleston County Medical Society /Medical Society Auxiliary 577.3613

Hospice of Charleston, Inc. 529.3100

• State law mandates the use of child safety seats that meets National Safety Commission standards (buses are the only exception). Children under the age of six must be restrained in the front or back seat as provided by S.C.’s child restraint law.

Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy 724.1212

• The fee to register a private passenger vehicle is $24 and can be obtained through the mail for an additional $1 charge. Title is $15.

THE RULES OF THE ROAD —TRAFFIC REGULATIONS:

Lowcountry Food Bank 747.8146

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Lowcountry AIDS Services 747.2273 Tricounty Family Ministries 747.1788 My Sister’s House, Inc. 744.3242 People Against Rape 745.0144 Ronald McDonald House 723.7957 Salvation Army 747.5271 Sea Island Comprehensive Health Center 795.0772

MEDIA PRINT The Berkeley Independent...........................................761.6397 Local/Berkeley County - Published weekly Charleston Magazine...................................................971.9811 - Published monthly

The Hanahan News .....................................................747.5773 Local/Hanahan, Goose Creek, and part of Berkeley County - Published weekly

Charleston Mercury .....................................................937.5547 International, national, state, and local news - Published biweekly

The Moultrie News......................................................849.1778 Local/East Cooper - Published weekly

Charleston Regional Business Journal .......................849.3100 - Published every other Monday

John Ancrum SPCA 747.4849

The Chronicle ...............................................................723.2785 Issues relevant to Charleston’s black community - Published weekly

South Carolina Coastal Conservation League 723.8035

The Dorchester Eagle Record ......................................563.3121 Local/Dorchester County - Published weekly

Trident United Way Information and Referral Service 740.9000

The Goose Creek Gazette ............................................572.0511 Regional/Berkeley and Charleston - Published weekly

North Charleston News...............................................744.8000 Local/North Charleston - Published weekly The Post and Courier ...................................................577.7111 International, national, state and local news Published daily The Summerville Journal Scene .................................873.9424 Local/Summerville - Published each Wednesday and Friday

CABLE TELEVISION Cable television subscriptions can be ordered through the following regional companies:

GOVERNMENT STATE GOVERNMENT • State capital is Columbia, located approximately 110 miles northwest of Charleston. • South Carolina is governed under a constitution ratified in 1895. State legislators and members of the state’s executive branch can be contacted by calling the following numbers: Governor.................................803.734.2100 Lt. Governor............................803.734.2080 State Senate ..........................803.734.2080 House of Representatives......803.734.2402

COUNTY GOVERNMENTS The structure of county government varies in each county. BERKELEY COUNTY • County affairs are managed by a county council with an elected county supervisor serving as chief administrative officer. CHARLESTON COUNTY • Council-administrator form of government. • Council members are elected at large to four-year terms. • A county administrator is appointed by the county council to manage the day-today activities of the county. •Three council members must be from the city of Charleston, three from North Charleston, two from West Ashley, and one from East Cooper.

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Berkeley Cable TV .......................................................761.8188

Knology........................................................................225.1000

Comcast Cable Comm.............................554.4100 or 559.2424

Time Warner Cable .....................................................871.7000

BROADCAST TELEVISION Channel 2............................................WCBD ..................................................NBC ..........................................884.2222 Channel 4............................................WCIV....................................................ABC ..........................................881.4444 Channel 5............................................WCSC ..................................................CBS ..........................................402.5555 Channel 7............................................WETV ..................................................PBS ..........................................803.737.3545 Channel 24..........................................WTAT ..................................................FOX ..........................................744.2424 Channel 36..........................................WMMP ................................................myTV ........................................744.2424

RADIO STATIONS - AM WSCC 730 ........................................................................News/Talk ..............................................................884.2534 WTMZ 910 ........................................................................Sports ......................................................................556.5660 WAZS 980 ........................................................................Mexican Regional....................................................554.1063 WTMA 1250......................................................................News/Talk ..............................................................556.5660 WQSC 1340 ......................................................................News/Talk ..............................................................763.6631 WXTC 1390 ......................................................................Gospel......................................................................972.1100 WQNT 1450 ......................................................................News ......................................................................763.6631

RADIO STATIONS - FM WSCI 89.3 ........................................................................Public Radio ............................................................800.922.5437 WKCL 91.5 ........................................................................Religious..................................................................553.1525 WIHB 92.5 ........................................................................Top 40 ......................................................................972.1100 WWWZ 93.3 ....................................................................Urban Contemporary ..............................................556.5660 WSSX 95.1........................................................................Top 40 ......................................................................308.9300 WAVF 96.1 ........................................................................Adult Rock ..............................................................972.1100 WSUY 96.9........................................................................Adult Contemporary ................................................556.5660 WYBB 98.1........................................................................Rock ........................................................................769.4799 WALC 100.5 ......................................................................Adult Contemporary ................................................856.6147 WMGL 101.7 ....................................................................Urban Adult Contemporary ..........................................308.9300 WXLY 102.5 ......................................................................Oldies ......................................................................884.2534 WEZL 103.5 ......................................................................Country ....................................................................884.2534 WRFQ 104.5 ......................................................................Classic Rock ............................................................884.2534 WCOO 105.5 ....................................................................Classic Hits..............................................................769.4799 WJNI 106.3 ......................................................................Gospel......................................................................554.1063 WNKT 107.5......................................................................Country ....................................................................556.5660

ON-LINE The Digitel.........................................................................278.5886 Local - Online news source

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PLANTATIONS, PARKS, AND GARDENS

DORCHESTER COUNTY • Seven-member county council with each member elected to a four-year term. • Council administrator is appointed by the county council to administer the dayto-day activities of the county.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS Audubon Swamp Garden ...........................................................571.1266 Boone Hall Plantation ................................................................884.4371 Charles Towne Landing ..............................................................852.4200 Cypress Gardens ........................................................................553.0515 Drayton Hall ...............................................................................766.0188 Fort Dorchester...........................................................................873.1740 Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter ...................................................883.3123 Francis Beidler Forest.................................................................462.2150 Givhans Ferry State Park............................................................873.0692 James Island County Park..........................................................795.7275 Magnolia Cemetery....................................................................722.8638 Magnolia Plantation & Its Gardens ...........................................571.1266 Middleton Place .........................................................................556.6020 Old Santee Canal Park ...............................................................899.5200 Palmetto Islands County Park ....................................................884.0832 Patriots Point Naval and ............................................................884.2727 Maritime Museum For more information on local parks:

COMMUNITY PARK DEPARTMENTS Charleston County Park..............................................................762.2172 & Recreation Commission City of Charleston Dept. of Recreation......................................724.7327 Folly Beach County Park.............................................................588.2426 Isle of Palms County Park.........................................................886.DUNE Isle of Palms Dept. of Recreation ..............................................886.8294 Mt. Pleasant Recreation Dept....................................................884.2528 N. Charleston Recreation...........................................................745.1028 and Parks Dept. N. Charleston Wannamaker......................................................572.PARK County Park St. Andrews Parks and...............................................................763.4360 Playground Dept. Summerville Dept. of Parks........................................................871.6000 and Playgrounds

Ridgeville.......................................871.7960 St. George .....................................563.3032 St. Stephen ...................................567.3597 Seabrook .......................................768.9121 Sullivan’s Island ............................883.3198 Summerville ..................................871.6000

The 25 incorporated areas within Berkeley, LIBRARIES Charleston, and Dorchester counties operThe Metro region’s public library systems ate separately under the mayor/council offer film programs, puppet shows, busiform of government although the day-toness and employment information, historiday operations vary from city to city. cal and genealogical materials, videotapes, musical recordings, and magazines and INCORPORATED AREAS OF newspapers from throughout the world. BERKELEY COUNTY: • Governed by a mayor and city council BERKELEY COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM elected to four-year terms. Goose Creek Branch Library CITY OF CHARLESTON 325 Old Moncks Corner Road, ......572.1376 • Governed by a mayor and city council. Goose Creek, SC 29445 • 12 city council members are elected on Hanahan Branch Library a single-member district basis for four1274 Yeamans Hall Road, .............747.5400 year terms with six members subject to Hanahan, SC 29406 election every other year. CITY OF NORTH CHARLESTON • Governed by a mayor and six council members elected at large to serve fouryear terms. Under city law, the mayor is the administrative officer. • Other incorporated areas of Charleston County operate similar mayor-council forms of government. INCORPORATED AREAS OF DORCHESTER COUNTY • Operates under a mayor/council form of government. • The Summerville Town Council appoints a town manager to serve as a professional administrator overseeing town affairs.

St. Stephen Branch Library 1104 South Main St., ....................567.4862 St. Stephen, SC 29479-0596 CHARLESTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Main Library 68 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC 29403 805.6802 Cooper River Memorial Library 3503 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405 744.2489 Dorchester Road Regional Branch Library 6325 Dorchester Road, N. Charleston, SC 29418 552.6466

CITIES AND TOWNS

Edgar Allen Poe Library Awendaw ......................................928.3100 1921 I’on Ave., Sullivan’s Island, SC 29842 883.3914 Bonneau ........................................825.3385 Charleston .....................................577.6970 Edisto Branch Library Thomas Hall 1589 Hwy. 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438 Folly Beach....................................588.2447 869.2355 Goose Creek..................................797.6220 Folly Beach Library Hanahan ........................................554.4221 55 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439 Hollywood .....................................889.3222 588.2001 Harleyville .....................................462.7676 James Island Library Isle of Palms..................................886.6428 1248 Camp Road, Charleston, SC 29412 Jamestown....................................257.2233 795.6679 Kiawah ..........................................768.9166 McClellanville Library 222 Baker St., McClellanville, SC 29458 Lincolnville ....................................873.3261 887.3699 McClellanville ...............................887.3712 Mt. Pleasant Regional Library Meggett.........................................889.3622 1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Moncks Corner..............................719.7918 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Mt. Pleasant..................................884.8517 849.6161 North Charleston...........................554.5700 Otranto Road Regional Library Ravenel..........................................889.8732 2261 Otranto Road, Charleston, SC 29406 572.4094

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CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA St. Andrews Regional Library 1735 N. Woodmere Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 766.2546 St. Paul’s Library 5151 Town Council Dr., Hollywood, SC 29449 889.3300 Village Library 430 Whilden St., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 884.9741 West Ashley Library 45 S. Windermere Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 766.6635 DORCHESTER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM Main Library 506 N. Parler Ave., St. George, SC 29477 563.9189 Summerville Library 76 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485 871.5075

This is not an all-inclusive list of phone numbers and organizations.

POSTAL SERVICE Central branch of the U.S. Postal Service 7075 Cross County Road, North Charleston 760.5300 Adams Run 5190 Hwy. 174 889.8533 Old Main Office Station 83 Broad St., Downtown Charleston 577.0690 East Bay Station 557 East Bay St., Downtown Charleston 722.3624 Folly Beach 107 E. Indian Ave. 588.2244 Goose Creek 307 N. Goose Creek Blvd. 553.0321 Hollywood 6345 Hwy. 162 889.2624 Isle of Palms 1000 Palm Blvd 886.6536 James Island 579 Folly Road 795.5006 Johns Island 2860 Maybank Hwy. 559.0622

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Dorchester County Board of Registration 201 Johnson Street The Charleston Area Regional Transit St. George, SC 29477 Authority is operated by the City of 832.0132 Charleston serving the City of Charleston, North Charleston, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s YOUTH SERVICES Island, James Island, Mt. Pleasant, and West Ashley. CARTA serves Charleston Boy Scouts of America with 17 bus routes. For downtown trans- 763.0305 portation, ride a DASH trolley. All equipment is fully accessible for the disabled. Camp Happy Days 571.4336 Call 724-7420 for schedule information. Carolina Youth Development Center Greyhound Bus Lines 744.5358 744.4247

Ladson 3213 Ladson Road 797.1989

TRANSPORTATION

Moncks Corner 117 North Hwy. 52 761.8455 Mt. Pleasant 1050 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 884.8221 North Charleston 6401 Rivers Ave. 569.2610 Pinehaven 2180 McMillan Ave., N. Charleston 744.7810 Ravenel 6239 Savannah Hwy. 889.8990

DASH Shuttle 724.7420

Girl Scout Service Center 552.9910

Charleston Area Regional Transit Authority 747.0922

Junior Achievement of Greater Charleston 745.1141

Rural Transportation Management Association 800.966.6631

Ridgeville 185 Church St. 873.3512

AIRPORT SERVICE

St. Andrews 78 Sycamore Ave., West Ashley 766.4031

Charleston International Airport 767.1100 • Serves more than a million civilian and military passengers each year. • Is served by five airlines: Continental Airways, Northwest Airlines, Delta, United Express, and USAirways. • Six private airports are located in the region.

St. George 5809 W. Jim Bilton Blvd. 563.3551 Sullivan’s Island 2061 Middle St. 883.3461 Summerville 301 N. Gum St. 873.3571

HIGHWAYS AND RAIL SERVICE • The Metro area has access to three interstate highways: I-26, I-95, and I-526. • The area is serviced by five major U.S. highways and 17 state highways.

Wadmalaw Island 1917 Liberia Road 559.0506

RAIL SYSTEM

RELIGION There are more than 350 active churches and synagogues in the Metro area. Services are available for all major denominations and several nondenominational groups. Most religions are community-oriented and provide services for the elderly and homeless. Many congregations sponsor day care and after-school programs for children of working parents. Catholic Diocese of Charleston ....853.2130 Charleston Atlantic Presbytery .....766.4219 Charleston Baptist Association ....723.4571

• Travels to more major cities than any other Southern port. • Main line railroads serving the area include the CSX System and Norfolk Southern. • Amtrak connects the region with other cities throughout the nation via rail.

PROPERTY TAXES Real estate that is not owner-occupied is assessed at six percent of the market value. Real estate that is owneroccupied is assessed at four percent of market value. SALES TAX • There is a 5% state sales tax imposed in Dorchester county on the purchase of food, personal effects, and other items. • There is a 6% sales tax rate (5% state and 1% local option) imposed in Charleston and Berkeley counties. INCOME TAX • South Carolina levies taxes on the net income of individuals, trusts, and estates. • Residents and non-residents earning income from South Carolina-based sources are subject to this tax. For more information contact:

For more information about AMTRAK: Reservations...........................800.872.7245 Passenger Station Information .....744.8263

VOTER REGISTRATION

For voter registration information, call or Charleston District of the United Methodist Church .......744.0477 write one of the following offices: Charleston Jewish Federation......571.6565 Berkeley County Voter Registration 6 Belt Drive Episcopal Diocese of S.C. .............722.4075 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 723.3800, Ext. 4056 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (SC) ..........803.765.0590 Charleston County Voter Registration 4367 Headquarters Road Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (Holy Trinity Church) .......722.2331 N. Charleston, SC 29405 744.8683

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Berkeley County Treasurer’s Office 223 N. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 719.4040 Charleston County Treasurer’s Office P.O. Box 878, Charleston, SC 29402 958.4360 S.C. Dept. of Revenue 3 South Park, Ste. 202, Charleston, SC 29407 852.3600

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RELOCATION INFORMATION living in the lowcountry MOVING AND STORAGE TIPS When moving to a new home, select a Professional REALTOR® who will help you sell your old house and purchase a new one. The members of the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® are experts in the Charleston Metro area and its housing market. These professionals will analyze your needs and locate a home for your family. www.CharlestonRealtors.com

PACKING TIPS •Organize and label all boxes for contents and designate where they will go in the new home. •Empty gas out of any power tools and dispose of all volatile and corrosive chemicals. •Clean and defrost the refrigerator and freezer. Place several pieces of charcoal in the freezer to prevent mold and mildew. •Pack all essential items – house keys, medical and dental records, school transcripts, insurance policies, credit cards, bills and tax records – in a safe and easily accessible location. •Moving company fees are based on shipment weight so dispose of any unwanted items. •Tools and personal items – pain relievers, can openers, hammer, silverware, paper plates, screwdriver, flashlight and batteries, soap, toilet paper, and scissors – can be lifesavers in a new home.

PRE-MOVE ACTIVITIES •Confirm hotel and travel arrangements in advance. •Check interstate regulations concerning transportation of pets and plants. •Send out change of address notices to the post office, credit card companies, banks, charge accounts, the State Department of Motor Vehicles, insurance companies, and magazines. •Arrange to have all utilities disconnected. Obtain any deposits and letters of STEPS TO HIRING A credit from power and phone companies. MOVING COMPANY •Close or transfer personal checking and savings accounts. Buy travelers checks. PREPARING FOR THE MOVE Empty safety deposit boxes. •Compare the cost and convenience of EXPENSES AND TAXES moving yourself to hiring a moving company. Review IRS procedures for claiming tax •Most transport companies give a free deductions on your moving expenses. The estimate based on the distance of the provisions of Schedule A – Itemized move and the amount of cargo hauled. Deductions, Form 1040 – allow employees •Generally, the actual cost of a move is and self-employed persons to deduct cer- calculated on the weight of your shipment. tain moving expenses if the move is job •Take inventory of all items being moved. related. To qualify for these deductions, If the moving company damages your your new workplace must be at least 50 belongings, a record is needed in order to miles further from your old home than your file a claim. old home was from your former workplace. If you meet the IRS deduction require- CONFIRM PICKUP AND ments, call the local IRS office and request ARRIVAL DATES IN ADVANCE Publication 521, Moving Expenses. The fol- •Find a mover that guarantees pickup and delivery dates. This should be a part of the lowing can be deducted: contract signed with the mover. •Cost of moving household goods and personal effects from a former home to a new home. •Travel and lodging expenses incurred during the move to a new home. •Cost of moving household goods and personal effects to and from storage. •Cost of storing household goods and personal effects while at the new job location.

LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE •Make sure liability insurance coverage is included in the moving contract. Most companies will insure the shipment for a specified limit. For a copy of Your Rights and Responsiblities, a free pamphlet published by The Interstate Commerce

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CHARLESTON METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2750 Speissegger Drive, #100, Charleston, S.C. 29405 577.2510 www.charlestonchamber.net

NEWCOMER SERVICE Relocating is often a scary process. Charleston’s Welcome Wagon reaches out to newly relocated families andindividuals to help them adjust to the new area. The Welcome Wagon specifically caters to homebuyers and provides new homeowners with a personal address book containing recommended area businesses. The Welcome Wagon also customizes the information for homebuyers depending on where they have settled in the Charleston area. For more information about the address book or to learn how to become a sponsor of Welcome Wagon, call 1.800.WELCOME.

TEMPORARY LODGING Area accommodations range from the Historic District’s quaint bed-and-breakfast inns to economy extended stay motels to opulent beachfront resorts. Even with some 11,000 hotel/motel and inn rooms in the Metro area, it is advisable to make advance reservations. For a complete listing of area accommodations and room rates contact:

GREATER SUMMERVILLE/ DORCHESTER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 402 North Main St., P.O. Box 670, Summerville, S.C. 29484 873.2931 www.gsdcchamber.org

UTILITY CONNECTIONS Both private companies and governmental agencies provide utility services to the Metro area. Services can be subscribed to by phone or in person. TELEPHONE SERVICE • BellSouth provides telephone service to customers in most of Charleston and Dorchester counties, in addition to rural areas located in Berkeley County. • Deposits for home telephone services can vary depending on your individual credit rating and type of services ordered. Often deposits are waived for customers with an excellent payment record with a previous phone carrier. • To place an order for residential service with BellSouth, contact 780-2355.

CHARLESTON AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU SEVERAL REGIONAL CARRIERS 423 King Street, Charleston, S.C. 29403 PROVIDE TELEPHONE SERVICE TO 853.8000, toll free 800.868.8118 OUTLYING AREAS: www.charlestoncvb.com HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC. 579 Stoney Landing Road CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461 Local chambers of commerce provide 843.761.9166 information to aid new residents. Kits are (Area includes most of Berkeley County available from the following chambers: and portions of Dorchester County) BERKELEY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Nesbitt House, 1004 Old Hwy. 52 Moncks Corner, S.C. 29461 761.8238, 577.9549 or 800.882.0337 www.berkeleysc.org

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TDS TELECOM – MCCLELLANVILLE 1130 Hwy. 45 McClellanville, S.C. 29458 843.887.3201 (Area includes McClellanville and Awendaw)

TDS TELECOM– ST. STEPHEN 3897 Byrnes Dr. P.O. Box 128, St. Stephen, S.C. 29479 843.567.3111 (Area includes Bonneau, Pineville, and St. Stephen)

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City of Charleston Public Service Department 724.3754

•Charleston County has placed Charleston Commissioners of Public Works 15-cubic-yard containers in convenient locations along major thoroughfares, in 727.6800 shopping centers, and at fire stations. Folly Beach Water Department •In Charleston County, a curbside truck 588.2447 collects the recyclables bi-weekly. •Dorchester County operates four drop-off Isle of Palms Water Company sites for recyclable material. Newspapers, 886.6148 plastic bottles, used oil, large appliances, Mt. Pleasant Waterworks aluminum cans and glass bottles are the & Sewer Commission only materials that can be left at the sites. 884.9626 •Dorchester County also has urban curbSt. Johns Water Company side collection in certain neighborhoods. 559.0186 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON Sullivan’s Island Water Department, RECYCLING, CALL: Town Hall Berkeley County Government Office 883.3947 723.3800 or 572.4400 DORCHESTER COUNTY Charleston County Solid Waste Dorchester County Water Authority and Recycling 875.0140 720.7111 Dorchester County Water & Sewer Dorchester County Recycling 832.0070 832.0074

Berkeley County Water & Sanitation 761.8817

St. George Water & Sewer Department 563.3321

Hanahan Public Works & Sanitation Department 529.3413

Summerville Water Department 871.0810

GARBAGE REMOVAL • Municipalities provide garbage disposal to homes in the Metro region. • The cost of disposal is levied in your taxes or included in water and sewer service fees. • Several isolated rural areas depend on private garbage collection services. CONTACT THE FOLLOWING CITY AND TOWN DEPARTMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES:

Isle of Palms Office of Public Works 886.8956 James Island Public Service Department 795.9060 Mt. Pleasant Public Service Department 849.2022 City of North Charleston Public Works & Sanitation 745.1026 St. Andrew’s Public Service District Commission 556.6310 Sullivan’s Island Town Hall 883.3198 Summerville Street Department 871.6000

WATER BERKELEY COUNTY Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Authority 572.4400 City of Goose Creek 824.2200 Jamestown Water Department 257.2233 Moncks Corner Water Works 719.7900 Town of St. Stephen 567.3597

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ELECTRICITY AND GAS Berkeley Electric Cooperative 572.5454 Edisto Electric Cooperative 563.3292 Santee Cooper 761.7010 South Carolina Electric & Gas 554.7234

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EMERGENCY RELATED PHONE NUMBERS To assure immediate response to an emergency in Berkeley County, Charleston County, Goose Greek, or Summerville, dial the 911 emergency service number. The 911 service number gives callers access to fire, rescue and emergency medical services, as well as police, sheriff and South Carolina State Highway Patrol. Residents of Dorchester County should keep a list of local emergency telephone numbers near the telephone. Note that homes located on the outskirts of municipalities in the Metro area generally require service contracts with local fire departments for protection. Call the local fire departments for more information or ask your REALTOR® about the police and fire protection in your neighborhood.

•Glass, aluminum, plastic containers and newspaper are recycled through the area’s curbside program. •There are different drop-off sites for TDD FOR THE DEAF-POLICE EMERGENCY large and unusual recyclable items such as – CHARLESTON COUNTY vehicle batteries, corrugated cardboard, 744.3200 large appliances, used motor oil and scrap metal. •There are several private recycling businesses in Berkeley and Charleston County and one public land fill off Highway 52 that accept corrugated cardboard, vehicle batteries, used motor oil, large appliances, and scrap metal. •Charleston County’s recycling program includes drop-site collection at 48 sites around the area, urban curbside collection and the operation of an 80-ton-per-day recycling center. •Charleston County residents are provided 18-gallon bins for recyclables in areas involved in the curbside program.

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DIAL 911 FOR ALL FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCIES. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Hanahan........................................744.4073 Moncks Corner..................723.3800 x 4113 Summerville..................................873.5111 OTHER EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alcohol and Drug Abuse Helpline (24-hour) Careline Hotline 800.252.6465 (info/referral for pregnant women) 800.868.0404 Child Abuse Hotline (24-hour) 800.422.4453 Crime Stoppers of the Lowcountry 554.1111 Drug Abuse Hotline (24-hour) 800.662.4357 FBI/U.S. Government 722.0135 Hotline (24-Hour Confidential Telephone Counseling) 744.HELP (4357) or 800.922.2283 Poison Control Center (24-hour) 800.922.1117 South Carolina Highway Patrol 953.6005 TeenLine (counseling) 747.TEEN or 800.273.TALK

This is not an all-inclusive list of phone numbers and organizations. Businesses and phone numbers are subject to change.

Why

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Use a REALTOR

All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR® logo on their business cards or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again. Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®. But if you’re still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR®, here are a dozen more reasons to use one:

Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the evaluation of the property.

Depending on the area and property, Your REALTOR® can help this could include inspections for teryou determine your buying power. mites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and That is, your financial reserves plus well tests, just to name a few. Your your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® can assist you in finding REALTOR® some basic information qualified responsible professionals to about your available savings, income do most of these investigations and and current debt, he or she can refer you provide you with written reports. You to lenders best qualified to help you. will also want to see a preliminary Most lenders — banks and mortgage report on the title of the property. The companies — offer limited choices. title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of 2. Your REALTOR® has many past owners or rights of access. The resources to assist you in your title to most properties will have some home search. limitations; for example, easements Sometimes the property you are (access rights) for utilities. Your REALseeking is available but not actively TOR®, title company or attorney can advertised in the market, and it will help you resolve issues that might take some investigation by your agent cause problems at a later date.

to find all available properties.

Your REALTOR® can help you in understanding different financing options and in identifying qualified lenders.

Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property.

Your REALTOR® can help you negotiate.

kets your property to other real estate agents and the public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent other than yours brings in the buyer. Your REALTOR® acts as the marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents, etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to utilize these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.

10. Your REALTOR® will know when, where and how to advertise your property. There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends, family, and personal contacts. When a property is marketed with the help of your REALTOR®, you do not have to allow strangers into your home. Your REALTOR® will generally prescreen and accompany qualified prospects through your property.

11. Your REALTOR® can help

Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning. schools, etc. There are two things you’ll want to know. First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?

Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly.

When selling your home, your REALTOR® can give you up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace and the price, financing, terms and condition of competing properties.

you objectively evaluate every buyer’s proposal without compromising your marketing position. This initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of appraisals, inspections and financing — a lot of possible pitfalls. Your REALTOR® can help you write a legally binding, winwin agreement that will be more likely to make it through the process.

12. Your REALTOR® can help These are key factors in getting your close the sale of your home. property sold at the best price, quickly There are a myriad of negotiating facBetween the initial sales agreement and with minimum hassle. tors, including but not limited to price, and closing (or settlement), questions financing, terms, date of possession, may arise. For example, unexpected 9. Your REALTOR® markets and often the inclusion or exclusion of your property to other real estate repairs are required to obtain financing repairs and furnishings or equipment. or a cloud in the title is discovered. The agents and the public. The purchase agreement should prorequired paperwork alone is overwhelmvide a period of time for you to comOften, your REALTOR® can recom- ing for most sellers. Your REALTOR® is plete appropriate inspections and mend repairs or cosmetic work that will the best person to objectively help you investigations of the property before significantly enhance the salability of resolve these issues and move the transyou are bound to complete the pur- your property. Your REALTOR® mar- action to closing (or settlement). chase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required. www.CharlestonRealtors.com

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