Charleston SC Metro Real Estate: January 2008

 

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 80 homes on 178 acres with 62 acres allocated for a common park area for the homeowners of Kings Grant.

 

Kings Grant Golf Acquisitions has already refurbished the swimming pool and tennis courts in the neighborhood and their intentions appear to be development with minimal cost to the environment and atmosphere of the neighborhood.  The current plans call for a conservation of waterfront property, Mediterranean architecture, and green building techniques.  One of the partners of the company, Dave Mikulski, stated, "I want to impact the property the least amount I can.  If I have to move the lot line to save a couple of trees and if it costs me, I'm going to do it.  Usually if one side wins, the other side loses , but it doesn't have to be that way, and this is a shining example for everybody."

For more information about homes in the Kings Grant subdivision in Summerville, SC, contact Michael Johnson at 843-817-5299 or visit www.providingthelight.com.  

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 includes dogs of all kinds competing in several water jumping games.

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Here is a schedule of events as published by the event website, www.sewe.com:

SEWE 2008 Schedule of Events

Wednesday, February 13
5:30 p.m. Benefactors/7 p.m. Patrons  Featured Artist’s Reception (Badge required)
Sponsored by The Mills House Hotel.  The Mills House Hotel

Thursday, February 14
1-5 p.m. Preview Afternoon (Badge required)  Charleston Place & The Mills House Hotel
7 p.m. Preview Night Gala and Sale (Appropriate badge required) Charleston Place

Friday, February 15
9:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Registration Opens  Brittlebank Park
10 a.m.-6 p.m. All exhibits open
10:30 a.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #1  Brittlebank Park
10:30 a.m. Retriever Demos  Marion Square           
11 a.m. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show Gaillard Auditorium
11:30 a.m. Retriever Demos  Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Birds of Prey Demos  Marion Square
12 noon Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park
12:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #2  Brittlebank Park
1:30 p.m. Quick Draw Competition Charleston Place ballroom           1:30 p.m. Retriever DemosMarion Square
2 p.m. Retriever Demos  Brittlebank Park
3 p.m. Jack Hanna Presentation  Gaillard Auditorium
3:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #3  Brittlebank Park
4 p.m. Birds of Prey DemosMarion Square
4 p.m. Fly Fishing Demos  Brittlebank Park
6 p.m. Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast (Separate ticket required)  Enjoy great food, beverages, music, a live auction, and more.  For advance tickets: (843) 224-5142 or www.sc.ducks.org  Tickets on sale at door if still available.  Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed

Saturday, February 16
9-10 a.m.  Early Bird Hour  (Badge required)  Charleston Place, Mills House, Charleston Riverview
9:30 a.m.  Dock Dogs – Registration Opens  Brittlebank Park
10 a.m.-6 p.m.  ALL EXHIBITS OPEN
10:30 a.m.  Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #4  Brittlebank Park
10:30 a.m. Retriever Demos  Marion Square
11 a.m. Lecture: Wildlife Art -A History  Riviera Theatre
11 a.m. Jack Hanna Presentation Gaillard Auditorium
11:30 a.m. Retriever Demos  Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Birds of Prey Demos  Marion Square
12 noon Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park
12:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #5  Brittlebank Park
1:30 p.m. Retriever Demos Marion Square
2 p.m. Lecture: A Commitment to Conserving Africa’s Wildlife  Riviera Theatre
2 p.m. Retriever Demos  Brittlebank Park
3 p.m. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show  Gaillard Auditorium
3:30 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #6  Brittlebank Park
4 p.m. Birds of Prey Demos  Marion Square
4 p.m. Fly Fishing Demos  Brittlebank Park
7 p.m.  SEWE Soiree  (Separate ticket required; attendees must be 21 or older.)  Sponsored by Wachovia   Charleston Visitor Center Bus Shed

Sunday, February 17
9:30 a.m.  Dock Dogs – Registration Opens  Brittlebank Park
10 a.m.-5 p.m.  ALL EXHIBITS OPEN
10:30 a.m. Retriever Demos  Marion Square
10:30 a.m.  Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #7  Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Retriever Demos  Brittlebank Park
11:30 a.m. Birds of Prey Demos  Marion Square
12 noon Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show Gaillard Auditorium
12 noon Cast Net Demos Brittlebank Park
1 p.m. Dock Dogs – Big Air Wave #8  Brittlebank Park
1:30 p.m. Retriever Demos Marion Square
2 p.m. Retriever Demos  Brittlebank Park
2:30 p.m.  Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Animal Show  Gaillard Auditorium
3 p.m. Fly Fishing Demos  Brittlebank Park
3 p.m. Birds of Prey Demos  Marion Square
3:30-5 p.m. Dock Dogs –Finals  Brittlebank Park

*Schedule and events are subject to change.

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. 

The Lowcountry Google site is not expected to be anything other than a data center.  Dunne stated "that Google sees these data centers as a critical part of our ability to grow as new technologies come on board....we need to have data center capacity to handle the growth."   

One of the primary reasons for Google choosing Berkeley County South Carolina was the vast amount of water surrounding the site that will be used to cool the servers.  

(source: Charleston Regional Business Journal) 

1  METRO NORTH – PCRE (Goose Creek, SC)

2  MAIN STREET – PCRE (Summerville, SC)

3  TROLLEY RD – PCRE (Summerville, SC)

4  KELLER WILLIAMS – MT.PLEASANT

5  NEW HOMES – PCRE

6  ASHLEY RIVER RD – PCRE (Charleston)

7  ORLEANS RD – PCRE (Charleston)

8  AGENT OWNED PREFERRED – MT.PLEASANT

9  FOLLY RD – PCRE

10  LONG POINT RD - PCRE

 If you are considering selling your home within the next year, go with the industry leader.  Call me for a free consultation at 843-817-5299 or email at michaeljohnson@prucar.com.  You can also visit my website at www.providingthelight.com

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