Call to all Charleston SC Residents - Gulf Coast needs our help

As Gustav is on the doorsteps of the Gulf coast it's time to act. Creaturo & Associates would like to call everyone & your friends to help the people in need.
We will be taking up baby & children supplies, pet supplies & gift cards. We will then donate them to our local Red Cross to be brought to the gulf coast.
Please drop off all supplies to our office at 1200 Two Island Ct Mt Pleasant ( on the IOP Connector next to the DMV) starting Monday (Labor Day)
For more info please call Dave Creaturo @ 843-709-6687

Green Fair in Charleston South Carolina

Charleston is going green. On September 28 from 12-6 at Marion Square Park, Charleston SC is having their First Green Fair. The purpose of the fair is to introduce products, services and technologies available to the residents of the Lowcountry using an environmentally responsible forum of education and entertainment. The event should be an informative and entertaining day. There will be delicious food vendors including Home Team Barbecue, Aluette, Taco Boy, Monza, The Glass Onion and Good Food Catering. There will also be a wine/beer garden sponsored by Wine Awhile with local and organic beer and wines, all proceeds go to Lowcountry Earthforce. For the kids there will be many things to do green as well as a demonstration by the South Carolina Aquarium and Children's museum, Puppet shows and a rock climbing wall. There will also be over 75 exhibitors. If you ride a bike to the event there will be a bike valet. And the best part of the day is it won't cost you any green!! It's free.

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What you can get for over $1 Mil in the Charleston SC Real Estate Market

BY CREATURO & ASSOCIATES

A Million dollars in Charleston South Carolina can get you a lot of house in some areas and in other areas, Historic Downtown for example, it just gets you started in the real estate market. The most expensive homes listed on Charleston MLS are located on Isle Of Palms as well as Downtown. In West Ashley, spending over a million on real estate you can buy a sophisticated family home located in the established, sought after neighborhood "The Crescent". You'll also find beautiful riverfront homes along the Ashley. View all West Ashley homes for 1 Million plus on Charleston's MLS. Owning a Beachfront home in Charleston will cost you several million. Expect to pay at least 4 million to be on the beach in Isle Of Palms. On Folly Beach you will be able to buy a home with Beach access for a little over a million. On Sullivan's Island you can own a beachfront home starting at 3 Million. View all Beach Properties for 1 Million plus on Charleston MLS. Currently, the most expensive home on John or James Island is 1.8 Million. The home is 5,000 square feet and has 2 acres of land. So between 1 Million and 1.8 Million buys you a riverfront or tidal creek home on John or James Island or a home with acreage. View all properties for 1 million plus on John Or James Island. There are few properties in North Charleston that warrant spending over a million. Location and privacy is what you'll pay for. The few listings that are over a million are in soon to be gated Plantation Island, a tucked away private community on the historic Ashley River. View all North Charleston properties for over 1 million on Charleston MLS. In Mount Pleasant, properties go up to 3.3 Million. On of the highest priced listings is a 4,000 sq ft Condo at The Tides for 3.2 million. For between 1 and 2 million you will find a waterfront homes. View all Mount Pleasant Properties 1 Million Plus on Charleston MLS. 7.8 Million dollars buys you the most expensive home in Historic Downtown Charleston. In the Historic District and colorful history – the c. 1852-1870 Patrick O’Donnell House was infamously built by the groom-to-be, but he took so long in completing his masterpiece that his fiance married someone else. The 6 bedroom, 10,000 square foot home is located on King Street. View all Downtown Properties for 1 Million Plus on Charleston MLS. With the exception of a few areas in Hanahan and most of Daniel Island, Berkeley County and Dorchester County doesn't not have many properties that are over a million dollars. On Daniel Island, you will find many homes in the 1-5 million dollar range. View all Homes in Southern Berkeley county for a million plus on MLS.

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Charleston is for the dogs

By Creaturo & Associates

Many of my client's ask me if Charleston is pet friendly. I always answer yes.
A visit to one of Charleston's off-lease dog parks is one example of Charleston's pet hospitality. With acres of area to run a play, a man's best friend can get lots of fresh air and exercise at any of the three Charleston county dog parks.  The beaches are dog friendly also. There are a few rules when taking "Fido" to the beach but they are necessary for the safety of your dog and others. Each local beach has different rules.

 Sullivans Island:
DOG ORDINANCE - The summer dog ordinances went into effect on April 1, 2007.
- Dogs may be on the beach without a leash from 5am – 10 am
- No dogs allowed from 10 am – 6 pm
- Dogs may be on the beach on a leash (no longer than 10 feet) from 6 pm – 5 am

Isle of Palms:
Leash Laws: Dogs are welcome on the beach year-round. Leash laws are in effect daily, except 5 a.m.-8 a.m. Dogs are expected to be under voice command of their owners during that time. If cited, fees range from $100-$500, depending upon the frequency of the violation by the dog and owner.

Folly Beach:
From May 1st through September 30th, dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10 am and 5 pm. This law is very sensible because during those months the beach is extremely crowded during the daytime and also it’s unhealthy for dogs because of the excessive heat.

Throughout Charleston, there are boutiques, spas and resorts that cater to dogs. On King Street, there is a specialty bakery Three Dog Bakery, that caters to your pooch. They provide  oven fresh Dog treats and Dog food. There is even a company that will clean up your dog debris for you. Premier Pet Waste and Yard Sanitation Service, claims to scoop all of the dog waste so you don't have to! They also deliver all of your pet food, litter, and supplies, right to your door!  They even offer Vacation Services.

Everywhere you go in the Charleston area you'll see someone walking, running or playing with their dogs..So yes we welcome your pets....

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What you get for $800,000 - $1M In Charleston SC Real Estate

By Dave & Darcy Creaturo

In  the Charleston South Carolina Real Estate market, once you spend over 800,000 to a million, there isn't much difference in the type of property you will be able to buy.  With the exception of the Beaches, in most areas of Charleston you can get either waterfront or water view properties. In areas like North Charleston, Northern Berkeley County and Summerville you won't find many properties that are listed for over 800,000.

In Mount Pleasant and Historic Downtown Charleston there are probably the most listings in this price range. There are some beautiful homes for sale in the Mount Pleasant area. Behind the gates of Dunes West, for less than a million you can find luxury homes on an acre or so or on the golf course. In Park West there are custom homes on the tidal creek with a floating dock. Also in Mount Pleasant, you'll be able to build a Charleston Single style home in the new construction community of Watermark.
View all Mount Pleasant Properties from 800,000 to 1 million on Charleston MLS.

For 800,000 in Historic Downtown Charleston, you can buy a 3 bedroom condo over looking the Charleston Harbor or a 4 bedroom Victorian South of Broad. View all Historic Downtown Charleston properties for 800-1 million on Charleston MLS.

In North Charleston, a  luxury condo on the Ashley or a waterfront estate home with a half acre, are what you find for 800K to a million.
View all North Charleston Properties from 800-1 million on Charleston MLS.

In West Ashley neighborhoods like, Stono Ferry, Poplar Grove and Yonges Island, you are sure to get a nice home on a large lot for 800K plus.
View all West Ashley Homes from 800K-1 million on Charleston MLS.

On John and James Island waterfront homes can be found from 800K and up. You'll also be able to find some nice older homes with acreage. View all John and James Island Homes on Charleston's MLS.

In Summerville, you will be able to buy a estate on the golf course for 800K to a million. Also, in Dorchester County homes with acreage are  readily available.
View all Summerville Properties between 800k to 1 million on Charleston MLS.

For 800K to a million on Folly Beach you can get a older home on the beach. On Isle Of Palms, you can get a older home that needs a lot of TLC, basically your buying the land but you can also find a nice older home in behind the gates of Wild Dunes.
View all Beach Properties on Charleston MLS.

In Southern Berkeley County, you can purchase a very nice home on Daniel Island for 800K-1 million. Luxury homes in Beresford Hall  also start at this price point. In Hanahan's Tanner Plantation, 800,000-1 million can by you a 4,000 square foot home.
View all properties in southern Berkeley County on MLS.

In Northern Berkeley County, there are only a few homes listed in the 800K plus range. Your sure to get a few acres of land with your property in this area for 800K to a million.
View all Northern Berkeley County homes for 800K-1 million on Charleston MLS.

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Century 21 Properties Plus Charleston Real Estate

As in all industries, there are always a few companies that soar above the rest. And now, more than ever before, especially with the current real estate market conditions, it is important to position your real estate business with a company that that works hard at staying ahead of the competition. C21 Properties Plus, Inc. is an established company in Charleston that has a proven track record and is doing just that. With the internet revolution, they realized early on the importance of technology and how it would affect the real estate industry. They have continuously succeeded in being a leader in technology in our Charleston market. Technology and the internet have also been important to our Creaturo and Associates business plan. After our clients, we have spent many dollars and much of our time positioning ourselves ahead of the rest.
It is common knowledge that there has also been a lot of restructuring happening in the real estate industry and recently many opportunities for advancement in the industry presented itself to us. After exploring the many opportunities in our marketplace, it was evident that it was necessary to associate our business with a company that had already adjusted to the market conditions and was showing evidence of growth. And also a company that worked well with our business plan. We decided hands down, that together, incorporating our knowledge of the internet and technology with Century 21's knowledge, we’ll continue to stay on the cutting edge well into the future.
Most agents look to commission structure and Century 21 Properties Plus, Inc. is one of the best out there for agents and especially for Teams. So if you're looking for a real estate career and a mid-sized company to hang your license that is both professional and growing, Century 21 Properties Plus, Inc. is just that. And if you are new to the business and looking to jump start your career and gain experience by being part of an award winning Team, then you should consider Creaturo and Associates. Our team has many years of experience in all facets of the real estate industry (Commercial, Residential and Development). You can visit us on the internet at

www.CharlestonSouthernHomes.com

BACK TO SCHOOL CHARLESTON SC

Time to get your folders, glue, spiral notebooks and pencils together because the 2008-2009 school year is about to start for Low country Children.All three counties in the Charleston, SC area start back the week of august 18 for the 2008-2009 school year. Berkeley County begins August 18. Charleston County opens it's doors to students August 19. Dorchester 2 begins classes August 21. To help parents out, the back to school sales tax holiday begins August 3 and ends Sunday August 5th. For three days shoppers can save the 6% sales tax on items such as
bedding, towels, clothing and shoes,computers, printers and other back to school items.For a complete list of tax free items click this link.
This is the eighth year the state has offered a tax-free weekend, which, by law, is held the first full weekend of August. It's also the first tax holiday since South Carolina raised its sales tax to 6 cents on the dollar from a nickel under a property tax reform plan.