Dwellings

The next time you need to renew your insurance policies, consider taking these steps to make sure you understand what your coverages are. Most often, people purchase a homeowners insurance or renters insurance policy when they first move out and into their new home. Many people pay little attention to the policies after that. Over time, as they make renovations, purchase new … [Read more...]

Richmond, Virginia, native Chris Anderson, broker-in-charge at King & Society Real Estate, has been a broker for 20 years. Anderson, a graduate of the University of Virginia who has a master’s from the University of Richmond, has previously worked at companies such as Dunes Properties, Place Real Estate and I’On Realty. Although Anderson is a broker, he is still able to … [Read more...]

So you want to add a new deck, porch, kitchen or room to your home or even give it a full makeover. While you might have some ideas or are just simply mulling it over, it is never too early to prepare for the big day – especially since your big day will require several months to a year to realize. “A project development process where the design comes together and material … [Read more...]

Thinking about giving your kitchen or bath a full makeover or maybe wondering about remaking the kitchen and baths at the same time? No matter what kind of renovation you’re envisioning, or how soon you want it done, planning each step in the beginning with a professional will likely make all the difference between a waste of time and a new look you can smile about. “There … [Read more...]

If you’re thinking of adding a pool to enhance your home’s beauty and charm and neighborhood hipness, area experts recommend that you start with a professional – so that the kind of beautiful, relaxing home pool you’re envisioning now can be ready to enjoy by early next year. “A pool can add joy and beauty to your home but it doesn’t happen overnight or even within a few … [Read more...]

The following listings provide a partial guide for pool contractors and services in the East Cooper and surrounding areas: Mount Pleasant Archipelago PoolsPool Contractor(854) 858-2080 ASP – America's Swimming Pool Company of Mount PleasantPool Repair Service(843) 417-9673 ASP CharlestonPool Contractor(843) 762-1664 Charleston PoolsPool Contractor(843) … [Read more...]

If only these walls could talk! They’d sure have plenty to say. They would tell about when General William Moultrie held a parley here with Lord Cornwallis during the Revolutionary War. They’d also talk about the scores of ships that pulled up to nearby docks, bringing visitors from near and far. And they’d talk about the two little children who dug for hidden treasures just … [Read more...]

Over the past four decades, Mount Pleasant Magazine has published local real estate data, information that can be used in making decisions on a specific neighborhood, home or in some cases, both. Our community loves reading our Beautiful Homes edition. We hope the real estate data we provide you with will help guide you in finding that perfect home; the one that fits the … [Read more...]

Agent: Brigitte McElroy – Real estate professional since 1992 Firm: Carolina One Real Estate Phone: 843-708-5353 Email: [email protected] Specialty: Luxury residential market Territory: All coastal areas, beaches and inland areas of Charleston County Dear Agent: Is there one major caveat that I should be aware of when buying an older home in any location? I ask … [Read more...]

If your first impression upon meeting Whitley Boyd is that she’s a model, you’re pretty close. As the managing broker and realtor with Carolina One Real Estate on Isle of Palms, Boyd has not only carved out an impressive swathe in a relatively short time, but she is also now in position of being the model by which Lowcountry real estate standards are measured. “I sell … [Read more...]