As you arrive at 146 Balfour, you will enjoy the panorama with many of the island's finest homes situated on the cul-de-sac park that comes alive with friendly neighbors most days. The home sits on the golf course overlooking the 8th and 10th fairways. The floor plan of this home is brilliant with open kitchen and family room, three master suites, two additional bedrooms with Jack and Jill baths ideal for children of all ages, and three large gathering spaces for family activities.

A mahogany trimmed library with elegant built-ins is tucked off the foyer and entered through mahogany...

This  custom home in Dunes West has  attention to detail! A rare find with six bedrooms, five full baths and plenty of room for the family. As you enter the home, you will notice the 12 foot ceilings throughout the home. There are bead board and beamed ceilings, 10 inch baseboards, and the builder put extra molding throughout the home.

The home has a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, all Dacor appliances and an incredible family room with a wet bar, including an ice maker. The large master bedroom is downstairs, with his and her walk-in closets. The master bath has a garden tub and ...

Borrowing  elements like classical  columns from the  Colonial Revival movement and wide porches from the Queen Anne era, this shingle style home evokes images of fashionable summer destinations from the golden age - Beautiful far-reaching views of Smythe Park which features an 11-acre lake - Street front of the home steps down to greet guests with an inviting portico - Grand foyer stair leads to a large formal dining room, which anchors the center of the home and serves as a passage to other rooms on the primary level.

Park facade features a deep covered porch at each level with ample...

Hip sophisticated loft in the heart of downtown Charleston, located in the design district on Upper King St that many refer to as Charleston's SOHO! These are some of the only true lofts in the city. The 1940s building has an Art Deco facade and is home to 12 condos and two ground-floor businesses. Dramatic soaring ceilings, large windows, open floor-plan, stainless appliances, granite counters and bamboo floors make for a slick urban look. This second floor unit has an open living space with gourmet kitchen - complete with large island with sink and bar stool area, custom cabinetry and top of the lin...

This immaculate custom built home has never been on the market before and will amaze you with the breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway! As you enter the home, you are greeted into the foyer by a grand staircase with iron railings! The interior features include hickory flooring with traffic finish throughout except for media room and bathrooms, heavy custom crown molding throughout the home, 8 foot solid wood doors, 10 foot ceilings downstairs, and 9 foot ceilings upstairs, and elevator with access to all floors. Interior designer colors and custom drapes come wi...

 The extensive marsh and water views from this estate are framed by several beautiful live oaks along the property edge. Large windows and high ceilings from the main house enhance the natural setting on Wadmalaw Sound. Perfectly suited to have a small horse farm or have additional acreage directly across the street to expand.

Several miles of riding trails and sand shell roads complete the package. This conservation community offers a beautiful pond preserve active with wildlife, a user friendly boat ramp on the Wadmalaw River and three islands for exploring and recreation.

This property and a two bed, two bat...

Superior waterfront location and quality construction are all combined here at Ripley Point. 60' boat slip included!

Demonstrating custom construction throughout, this home includes the finest material selections, architectural details, craftsmanship, hardwood and stone flooring, gourmet kitchen and appliances, designer lighting, elevator, standing seam metal roof, landscaped courtyard, quick recovery hot water heater, security system (and network), and covered porches. Second floor resort styled master suite with fireplace, dual walk-in closets, laundry room and private covered porch. There is an additional master/guest/media...

 Described by Charleston Magazine as, "the finest example of luxury riverfront construction on the downtown Charleston peninsula," 45 Pendleton welcomes you home! Nowhere downtown, do you have such expansive views of the Ashley River. Across the river from the home is Charlestowne Landing, whose vast shoreline is protected, ensuring this superior view will be there forever.

Hour by hour, as the tide ebbs and flows, the views change; there is always something new to look at. Sunset can be followed by dinner as the moon rises and glows over the river; simply breathtaking! At daybreak, sip ...

This uniquely designed home is situated on one of the largest and most beautiful lots in Country Club I. The design is open and contemporary relating to the mid 20th century design with parquet flooring, lots of light, beamed ceilings, and wonderful entertaining space opening onto the gardens.

On one side of the property the entertaining space opens onto the beautifully landscaped pool area while the other side allows entrance onto the landscaped walled garden. The most enticing thing about this property is that it is in in-tact with it's original design including hardware, doors, and architecture.

There are 5 bedrooms (one c...

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December Residential Real Estate Figures Close Out A Strong 2011
Year to date numbers show sales growth, relative stability in median price

CHARLESTON, SC- Posting the strongest December sales figures since 2006, the Charleston-area residential real estate market closes out a year of steady sales growth and celebrates the arrival of several positive indicators.

According to preliminary figures released by the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR), 785 homes sold at a median price of $186,050 in December.  This represents an increase of more than 100 sales and median price growth of just over 2% when compared to last December. 

However, the best news lies in the year-...

We are pleased to welcome our newest agent- Christopher "Tift" Mitchell.

Tift has been living in Charleston for over 10 years since graduating from the College of Charleston with a bachelor's degree in English literature.  After a year of teaching English abroad he returned back to Charleston and began his career in real estate at Lennar Homes.  After excelling in customer service as a warranty manager he progressed to become the builder of two major developments in the Charleston area.  After seeking further challenges in the real estate realm, he received his real estate license and became a new homes agent for two successful communities with Lennar Homes.   He  has proven e...

Learn about the pros and cons to the most common forms of siding on homes today.

What’s on the Outside Counts- A home’s exterior is the first impression that can beckon buyers to the front door. Attractiveness aside, the siding materials used also can serve as an important detail in judging upkeep and extra costs down the road. Here are some of the most common home exteriors and the pros and cons associated with each.

According to a recent survey by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), the typical U.S. homebuyer spent less and borrowed less in 2011.  These and other metrics of home buying were gathered in the NAR's annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers released Friday at the Realtors' 2011 Conference and Expo in Anaheim, California.

The survey behind the Profile has been conducted for many years by way of a survey instrument mailed to recent home buyers.  Because the purchased properties are not the principal residence, NAR cautions that surveys frequently do not reach the investors and they are under-represented in the results.   

This ye...