Kings Grant to Build on Abandoned Golf Course - 01/25/08 10:10 AM
 

Plans are now in the works to build on the recently abandoned golf course in the established Summerville, SC neighborhood, Kings Grant.  The subdivision was established in 1970 and one of the big draws to the neighborhood was the golf course, the River Club on the Ashley.  But in 2005 the golf course declared bankruptcy and was forced to close its doors much to the dismay of its residents.  The new developer, Kings Grant Golf Acquisitions, recently agreed to assume the debt as part of the redevelopment deal.  Redevelopment plans, which were recently approved by Kings Grant's HOA, include building … (3 comments)

26th Annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, SC - 01/24/08 04:02 PM


The 26th Annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition will get under way in Charleston, SC on February 15, 2008 and continue throughout the weekend, ending on February 18 2008.  It is the largest wildlife and nature event in the nation and draws 35,000+ people each year to see the events and exhibits.  
According to the website, "the Expo showcases original paintings, carvings and sculpture by some of the most gifted artists in the wildlife art genre, as well as photography, gifts and collectibles, conservation exhibits, family activities, and more."
Among one one of the more popular events will be the Dockdogs.  This event … (0 comments)

Google Gears up Hiring in the Lowcountry - 01/23/08 11:42 AM
 
The secret of Google's new mission critical data center opening just outside of Goose Creek, SC was released in April of 2007, but the hiring process has been rather slow until recently.
A Google spokesman, Matt Dunne, has said that most of the hiring has taken place over the last past 6-8 weeks.  Those recently hired ranged from upper management to data technicians.  Dunne stated that he expects hiring to continue throughout the year with a 2009 workforce in place of 200 persons.  Of the 200 the search engine giant is still uncertain how many will  be Google employees or contractors.  … (5 comments)

Top Ten Charleston real estate offices of 2007. - 01/16/08 04:09 PM
 
The results are in!  There is no question that Prudential Carolina Real Estate (PCRE)is the number 1 real estate company in the Charleston metro area according to sales.  The question each year is which of our offices is the number one office based upon homes sold.  This year my office (Metro North) in Goose Creek, SC (about 25 minutes outside of downtown Charleston) took home the prize with 1067 homes sold this year.  The following is the Top 10 offices in the Charleston Metro according to our local multiple listing service  1  METRO NORTH – PCRE (Goose Creek, SC)
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Goose Creek, SC Real Estate Sales and Inventory 2006-2007 - 01/14/08 09:20 AM
Goose Creek, SC Real Estate Sales and Inventory History 2006 & 2007


 If you are interested in selling your home and would like more information on the market, or if you would like to buy a home in Goose Creek, contact Michael Johnson with Prudential Carolina Real Estate.  You can contact me at 843-817-5299 or via email at michaeljohnson@prucar.com.  You can also visit my website at www.providingthelight.com
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