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- The History of Haint Blue Porch Ceilings in the Lowcountry
- What Charleston Home Sellers & Buyers Should Plan for 2026
- Polar Bear Plunge in Charleston, SC on New Year’s Day – A Local Tradition!
- New Year’s Eve Parties in Charleston, SC: 21+ Celebrations and Family-Friendly Events
- Meggett & Hollywood Area Spotlight: What Buyers Need to Know
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Have you ever wondered why so many homes around the Lowcountry paint their porch ceilings “haint blue”? What is the history behind this unique color? The term haint (pronounced “haynt”) stems from Gullah Geechee culture and is a variation of the word haunt, meaning ghost or supernatural being. The color was believed to trap evil spirits that escaped…
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We are lucky to live in Charleston! We feel secure in our home’s equity as our town continues to explode in popularity. We remember when Snee Farm was the boonies, when you had to drive through Sullivan’s Island to get to the Isle of Palms, and when people went hunting on James Island. Charleston has…
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Running into the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day is tradition! It’s freezing and fun! Start off your new year being BOLD. Information on the two big plunges is below. 1.) Folly Beach – The 2026 Bill Murray Polar Plunge (1 Center Street, Folly Beach, SC 29439 – On the Beach in from of Tides…
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We’ll kick things off with family-friendly New Year’s Eve events. This first one is free! 1.) Folly Beach Flip-Flop Drop: (Center Street, Folly Beach) Fireworks start at 9:00PM. Fireworks can be viewed from the beach or Center Street. At 10:00PM Center Street will close and the sparkly flip-flops will drop at midnight! 2.) New Year’s…
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Could this location be Charleston next best-kept secret? It certainly feels like it might be! Today’s post is written in collaboration with our preferred REALTOR® Chip Davis from Matt O’Neill Real Estate. We’re also including Yonges Island in this spotlight since it shares the same zip code (29449). In fact, Meggett, Hollywood, and Yonges Island…
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There are a ton of holiday events in Charleston! More and more seem to be added every year. We are going to focus on our favorites and most of them are Free. We’ve also added a new event to our list this year. In no particular order: 1.) * Walk around downtown, specifically King Street.…
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We’ve lived in Charleston 41 years and want to show you around in our style. We started our journey here in an area called South of Broad in downtown Charleston, which is beautiful, but we’ve raised our kiddo just outside of the peninsula in a neighborhood with strong community vibes. We prefer more hidden spots…
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