Business

In 2008, Andrea Rogers made her first sale as a realtor in the Charleston area. The achievement brought mixed feelings, though, because although the sale was for $388,000 (a happy moment, to be sure), it turned out to be her only sale for the entire year. But that sale, more than any other in her career, not only helped Rogers reach a personal milestone, but also forged her … [Read more...] about Andrea Rogers: No Substitute for Client Trust

It’s been called an attraction to local business, a boon to local hospitality and a way to connect to local residents. On Jan. 28, 2022, barely six weeks after their initial meeting, a handful of business owners on the Isle of Palms launched a new Chamber of Commerce—not only to have a singular voice in local government but to create the most perceptible way of branding the … [Read more...] about A Chamber of Commerce for IOP: New Opportunities for Island Living, Tourism and Business

Think for a moment and try to recall the last time you looked over your homeowners’ insurance policy – if ever. Do you understand it? Are you confident and comfortable with your level of coverage or the price you pay for it? What if you need to make a claim?” asked Griffin Morrow, a senior client advisor with Mappus Insurance Agency. Unfortunately, he said, many people don’t … [Read more...] about Mappus Insurance Agency: Insuring Coastal Homes Since 1960

The Isle of Palms Is a magnet for short- and long-term vacation rentals. If you have the means to rent out a property on the island, the rewards are almost guaranteed. Properly handled, your rental property can be a great investment, but if it is poorly managed, it can instead become an overwhelming investment of your personal time without fully reaching its income … [Read more...] about Managing Your Assets: Choosing the Right Property Management Company