Charleston SC Metro Real Estate: What's So Great About Charleston SC?

For those who have never lived or visited the area, it's an understandable question.  Before I first moved here in 1993 my understanding of what Charleston SC was all about was very limited.  I knew two things about the city: 1) this is where the United States Civil War started. and 2) there was a dance named after the city in the 20's.  But, as I began to be knitted into the fabric of the metropolitan community, I learned that there was much more to this great area. 

So, What's So Great About Charleston SC?  Here are a few recent awards the city and surrounding area have been awarded:

1. National Geographic Adventure magazine named Charleston as one of the "50 Best Placed to Live" and top 5 among Southern cities in the US in 2008.
2. Next Generation Consulting ranked Charleston 2nd among smaller cities for "Best Places to Live and Work for Young Professionals" in 2008.
3. Charleston was awarded 1st place for "Most Liveable Cities in America" by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in 2009. 
   
4. In 2009 Forbes ranked Charleston #8 for its strong infrastructure, attractive economy, and savvy urban planning - "The World's Smartest Cities."
5. Charleston ranked 10th among the largest U.S. metropolitan areas by the Milken Institute in 2008 for "Best Performing Cities: Where America's Jobs are Created."
6. American Style ranked Charleston 6th among mid-sized cities in American in 2008 for "Top Arts Destinations."
7. Outside Magazine ranked Charleston as one of the 10 best small town "Adventure Burgs" in 2009.
8. In 2009 Mount Pleasant (part of the Charleston Metro) was cited as the best city in South Carolina for business start-ups by Business Week.
9. Charleston was ranked the 6th among mid-sized metros for "Top U.S. Cities for Doing Business."  
10. In 2009 Forbes ranked Charleston among the top 10 in America's Strongest Housing Markets.
11. Money Magazine ranked Charleston #4 for "Real Estate Markets Expected to Fare Best in 2010."
12. Forbes ranked Charleston in the nations top 10 for "Best Cities for Technology Jobs" in 2009.

    

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