Dear Agent: Is there any better time of year to buy or sell a home than another? I ask because with real estate markets usually dependent on interest rates, number of homes for sale and unexpected occurrences such as COVID, I didn’t know if warmer or colder months had any significance in making the best decision. Whitley Boyd: “There are a number of factors to consider … [Read more...] about Ask an Agent: Meet Whitley Boyd
Island Vibes Story
Wintry Travels and Epic Excursions
Greenland and Iceland Kathy Magruder has taken each of her four grandchildren on an epic adventure. The tradition started in 2018 when Magruder’s husband was unable to join her for an Antarctic adventure. She asked her children if they wanted to go in his place, but both were busy. Thankfully, her daughter suggested Magruder take one of her teenage grandsons instead. That … [Read more...] about Wintry Travels and Epic Excursions
HO HO HOGUE! ‘Beach Santa’ Gifts IOP a Clean Beach Daily, for Holidays and Year-round
It is no secret that Howard Hogue, affectionately known as “Beach Santa,” loves the Isle of Palms. He has single-handedly removed almost 1 million pieces of litter from the IOP public beach and other parks, roadsides and boat landings around Charleston and Berkeley counties. As of Nov. 14, Howard had completed 365 litter sweeps so far this year alone, and he’s not slowing … [Read more...] about HO HO HOGUE! ‘Beach Santa’ Gifts IOP a Clean Beach Daily, for Holidays and Year-round
Behind the Bar: Hallie Little, The Windjammer
Bartenders design and create delicious libations for patrons to enjoy, but for many, a bartender is so much more: a friend, confidant, a compassionate ear during a tough period and for some, even a therapist. The Windjammer has been open for 50 years and is still going strong today, with great food, awesome live music and bartenders serving up the best drinks. If you are a … [Read more...] about Behind the Bar: Hallie Little, The Windjammer
Restaurant Review: The Dinghy, An Oasis for Cold Beer Conversations
The Dinghy Tap Room and Kitchen is an Isle of Palms staple, and if you don’t know about it yet, you may want to check it out soon. It is the brainchild of The Windjammer owner Malcolm Burgis, who saw an opportunity when an adjacent building became available. Burgis asked his friend and 10-year employee Bret Jones what he thought, and if he could help bring his idea to fruition. … [Read more...] about Restaurant Review: The Dinghy, An Oasis for Cold Beer Conversations
