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Charleston Real Estate guide - Charleston MLS listings BUYING A HOME  |  SELLING A HOME  |  CHARLESTON MLS SEARCH CHARLESTON AGENT  |  CONTACT US Charleston, S.C. has been named the "Top U.S. City" and "Top Destination" in the World by Conde Nast Traveler 2012 Reader's Choice Awards. Charleston and Mount Pleasant South Carolina Real Estate: homes for sale, expanded MLS listings search and relocation information.  Featuring coastal Charleston SC homes, historic downtown Charleston real estate, luxury properties, waterfront houses, golf course communities, new homes for sale, rural and investment properties in the Charleston, SC area.  Visit our relocation page for information on moving to Charleston. Help Me Relocate | Charleston Guide | Market Statistics Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina.  The secret is out!  Condé Nast Traveler named Charleston the top destination to visit in 2011.  With its great coastal lifestyle and historic charm, Charleston, SC is one of the top cities to live in the nation. Discover all that Charleston has to offer with a local Charleston, South Carolina Realtor.  Realtor, Jane Dowd, represents buyers (as a buyer's agent) and sellers of luxury real estate in the Charleston, SC tri-county area.  She is ranked among the top of buyers agents year after year.  This site features many kinds of residential real estate from new homes, waterfront properties, historic downtown homes and condominiums to second homes and investment real estate in coastal Charleston, South Carolina.  Please visit our comprehensive Charleston relocation information highlighting Charleston's many lifestyle amenities, residential housing trends, Charleston Schools and more.  Specializing in Charleston, SC real estate: Investment & residential properties from historic homes to island houses New homes, new communities and new construction:  As for new construction in the coastal Charleston, SC area, there are new homes and new communities being developed everyday.  To find out more about all MLS real estate listings, new homes and investment properties in Charleston SC, be sure to sign up to use our hot sheet to find the property that is right for you.  Take advantage of the relocation real estate tools and quick links on our site which are helpful when searching for lifestyle and resort properties.   From historic downtown Charleston to the waterfront and oceanfront property of Charleston's barrier islands...we've got it all on this site. Real Estate in Charleston, SC by Property Type Charleston Historic Real Estate Downtown Charleston, SC,  is considered among the most beautiful,  historic and livable cities along the east coast. Charleston Luxury Properties Luxury premier properties abound on the historic peninsula, the islands and areas surrounding Charleston, SC. Charleston Island Beaches Beaches surround Charleston.  Search for beach homes and cottages on the beautiful barrier islands of Charleston. Charleston Waterfront Homes Charleston is blessed with large expanses of unspoiled coastline. Find your deepwater property here! Golf Course Real Estate The Charleston, South Carolina area is home to many challenging and picturesque golf courses with nearby communities. Charleston Neighborhoods The best of both worlds: You will find many beautifully planned communities, as well as, old established neighborhoods in the Charleston area. Investment Real Estate Market Buying real estate for your student can be an asset for your portfolio.  There are several schools in Charleston.  MUSC, The College of Charleston and The Charleston School of Law.  We have worked with many parents to find the right location and home for your student.

Take a tour of Charleston homes with notable architecture: Among the many reasons for Charleston's universal appeal is the historic architecture of its downtown homes and neighborhoods. The extent of classic Georgia, Federal, Adamesque, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victoria homes is unparalleled anywhere else in America, but is featured block after block throughout the homes on the Charleston peninsula. Find out about Charleston homes and gardens and how they came to be...

Questions about real estate for sale in Charleston, South Carolina? Local expertise and understanding your needs helps Jane achieve the competitive advantage.  Jane Dowd can provide valuable insight into local markets and experience that can help buyers and sellers close a deal at the best price. She can show you properties that fit your needs and offer good value.  Contact Charleston SC Realtor ® Jane Dowd  843-224-2788

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Take a few moments to get to know the Charleston's tri-county area and the real estate market.  Jane provides a real estate market report which is updated quarterly.  If you would like to receive the newsletter, please go to the agent contact page or email. Helpful sites... I have included a list of sites that may be helpful with your home buying decision. When you are researching the area for relocation information,  a great place to start is the CVB. There are other useful sites provided in the link above that will help you in your relocation process. Just for fun, visit little unknown and sometimes known Charleston facts. Charleston Video - The address is Charleston, South Carolina, where there's truly no place like home. Live like a local... restaurant favorites, hidden gems, and best places to shop. Search the links on this site to find homes in the historic district, intracoastal waterway properties located in West Ashley and Charleston's barrier islands. Whether you are buying or selling real estate,  Jane has the expertise to help you make an informed  and educated decision about property in Charleston, SC.

Business News: US News and World Report 2012 Study: This study ranks the College of Charleston 4th among Southern Public regional universities, The Citadel, Charleston Law School, MUSC and Academic Magnet High School were all mentioned. In 2010, Charleston ranked no. 7 out of 10 where home values are expected to grow the most over the next decade.  Charleston jumps to 12th place on national economic index. The Charleston-North Charleston metropolitan area jumped up 10 positions in the recently released Best-Performing Cities Index compiled by The Milken Institute, which ranked the area 12th in terms of economic performance among the nation’s 200 largest cities.  Forbes ranks Charleston 40th for Business and Careers and 9th strongest housing market in the country. Shopping in Charleston. Find local Charleston businesses.

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Charleston Real Estate Newsletter is a quarterly newsletter about upcoming events in the area, market conditions, featured homes, as well as, regular favorites such as Charleston Outdoors and Charleston Explorer.  Come on...why not explore Charleston with us! Visit pictures of Charleston. DOWNTOWN AND BEACH HOUSE VACATION RENTALS There are two beach houses for rent throughout the year.  One is located east of downtown Charleston on Sullivan's Island.  The other vacation home is located on Kiawah Island, another well known barrier island west of Charleston. Beach House Rental on Sullivan's Island Kiawah Island Beach House Rental