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Charleston, SC will be hopping on New Year’s Eve! Here are 4 local events to help you bring in the New Year in style! Barsa New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party – at Barsa Tapas Lounge; tickets are $25 before or $30 at the door; read more at http://barsacharleston.com/ The Snyder Grand Ball at the Sou...

My mom has always made this fudge around the holidays. It tastes much better than what you’d find in a bakery, and it’s so easy that even I can make it. Here it goes: Ingredients: 3 packages of 6 oz chocolate chips 14 oz can of condensed milk “dash” of salt 1 cup of chopped nuts 1 ½ tsp vanilla D...

Most kids in Charleston will be (hopefully) sleeping when the near year rings in, so the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is offering their own kid-friendly version. The Museum is mostly closed around the holidays, but it will be open on December 31. At noon, staff, kids, and parents will “cou...

On Sunday, December 23, Charleston offers 2 events to put you in the Christmas spirit. From 2:00 to 5:00 PM, a Tour of Churches in downtown Charleston is free and open to the public. Seven historic churches in the Holy City will offer tours, and donations will be given to the Lowcountry Food Bank...

Charleston, SC is known for its fantastic county park system. Every year, the James Island County Park features a Holiday Festival of Lights that helps raise money for the tri-county park system. People come from all over South Carolina to drive through 3 miles of light displays. Total, there are...

As one of the priciest areas in South Carolina for buying real estate, Charleston can be a difficult market to navigate in the under $200K price range. I've included below some of the best areas to consider, whether you're looking for a single family, detached house or a low maintenance condo/to...

In one of the most common price ranges in the Charleston real estate market, you'll find a huge selection of homes for sale for $200-300K. Because most buyers in this price range want a single family, detached house, this longstanding demand has resulted in mostly houses on today's market. Sure,...

The $300-500K price range is ideal for the Charleston, SC real estate market. Whether you are looking for a charming 1950s brick home that is fully renovated or a new construction home that you can customize with a top Charleston builder, this price range offers a wide range of options. Most buy...

Approximately 5 million tourists visit Charleston, SC each year. Since tourism is one of the biggest industries in the area, Charleston offers a wide range of things to do for tourists and locals alike. Whether you like educational activities, shopping, or sports, Charleston offers something for...

Charleston, SC new home builders offer a dizzying array of upgrades to choose from.  Save money by avoiding over-upgrading, and choose which upgrades to do before moving in.  Also, be sure to select options that will benefit you for resale and long-term value.                                     ...