Charleston, South Carolina
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Looking to relocate and need real estate advice - 10/20/2007

My wife and I are looking to relocate to the Charleston area. The Mount Pleasant area seems really nice with good schools but might be a bit too expensive. Any ideas on a town in the area that is up[more...]

Just Visit .... Don't Live Here unless you want to - 8/22/2007

Ah Charleston. You tricky city. You are beautiful, fairly inexpensive to vacation, and have both modern and historical ammenities. But if you are looking to relocate here WAIT! Read this posting[more...]

Cost of Living Extreme - 8/12/2007

I've lived in Mount Pleasant / Charleston Area for 2 years now, and the cost of rent / homes continues to amaze me. When you compare what the average citizen makes versus what the average cost of[more...]

Response to Gay life and any life in Charleston - 8/7/2007

Charleston like many other southern cities is a very conservative, white, good ol boy's city. If you are open, enjoy meeting people from other countries, economic groups, with diverse cultural[more...]

Low Crime - 7/30/2007

According to the 2006 FBI stats, Charleston has just an average crime rate for a city over 100,000 people (.89% violent crime and 4% violent crime.) Of the top 260 cities in the country, Charleston[more...]

Nice place - 7/27/2007

Living in Charleston is surprisingly cheap. We have one of the lowest gas prices in the nation. The rent and utilities are affordable. You'll just spend all your money on the great shopping and food[more...]

chs - 7/8/2007

Been here about 3 years. Charleston is a small city with very nice beaches and a nice historic downtown. Lots of great golfing. There's alot of good restaurants and night life in the city but the[more...]

Charleston Climate in response to previous post - 6/7/2007

I am a Charleston native, having lived their for 20+ years. While I will agree that Charleston is beautiful, historic with many recreation opportunities, it is hot! The previous post said that temps[more...]

Charleston SC-----best all-around city that we've - 6/2/2007

My wife & I visited Charleston SC in July of 2006. We were more impressed with Charleston than any other city that we've ever visited. Why? -The city (specifically the Battery) is absolutely[more...]

Beautiful city - 5/7/2007

I lived in Charleston most of my life and raised two children in private schools in the old historic district. I believe Charleston has more to offer than just about any mid-sized city in America.[more...]

Charleston, SC - 5/6/2007

Charleston, South Carolina, is arguably America's most beautiful city. The downtown historic district features some of the most gorgeous 19th Century architecture in the United States. It's a[more...]

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE, TRACY LONG - 4/29/2007

Tracy Long, Realtor with Total Real Estate, offers full service residential real estate service at a discount fee. Homes with sales price of 150k or more can enjoy a discount full service real estate[more...]

Can someone tell me...? - 4/3/2007

What is life like in Charleston for a single gay man (not into bar scene at all, but freindly social life suitable for meeting people)? I have lived around the world and am considering Charleston as[more...]

Humidity - 3/21/2007

I am not originally from here but can tell you that the humidity makes the summers awful! Winter is the best time of year to be down here and humidity is not a factor during that[more...]

Lowcountry weather - A nice blend of the 4 seasons - 3/18/2007

Charleston weather is a nice blend of the four seasons, leaning a little heavy on summer. If you like a mild winter and an extended summmer season, Charleston may be the right place for you. Winter[more...]

Great place to live - 2/27/2007

Charleston is a wonderful place to reside.....full of intelligent people and quaint history.....Charleston is a great place to call[more...]

Bachelorette Party in Charleston - 1/16/2007

My best friend is getting married in Charleston this May. Any good suggestions for classy but low-key[more...]

I agree with "shop girl's" posting - 1/3/2007

I couldn't have said it better myself! Loved visiting Charleston and Isle of Palms but didn't know what this area was really like until moving here, WITHOUT doing my homework. Plan to move away in[more...]

Too hot and humid - 1/3/2007

My husband and I "retired" from Virginia to greater Chareleston area in 2005 impulsively and without doing our research. The climate here is oppresively hot and humid. We aren't[more...]

Charleston - 7/25/2006

Great city to visit, ok to live in. Has a high crime rate, what the average tourist sees is not what the majority of the city is[more...]