A preapproval is important to the home buying process because it states the price range you qualify for which helps you begin the process of finding the right home at the right price. So how do you obtain a preapproval? Whichever lender you decide to use, will provide you with a preapproval which means you have provided minimal documentation and the lender has also checked your credit. Which leads to my next my point [...]

1125 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407. This isn’t the address of your dream home, but it is the address of one of the most exciting chains to open in West Ashley. When I heard that Whole Foods was opening right down the street from where I live in Avondale, I started counting down the days until the grand opening. There was so much buzz going around about its size, the salad bar versatility, and the [...]

A true Charlestonian knows that Ye Ole Fashioned has the best ice cream in town. As a young girl, a treat would be getting an ice cream (specifically banana pudding - it’s the best!) from the iconic ice cream parlor and taking a quick tour of downtown. It was such a thrill to ride down King Street looking at the beautiful store fronts. We’d come to the corner of King and Broad where Berlin’s sign [...]

Charleston may not have many white Christmases, but we sure celebrate the holidays to the fullest. There are plenty of events to help get you in the holiday spirit. The Holiday Festival of Lights - November 9 - January 1 Get a group together, pile in your car, and enjoy the most iconic Christmas light display in Charleston. You can stay in your car for the tour or you can park and visit Santa’s Village. [...]