Posts by : Sam Havens

Seamless decor in a home is something coveted by many. But, for those of us who cherish the dusty history of a stand-out thrifted piece of furniture, or the raw character of a found item, sometimes architecture-heavy design can leave much to be desired. Fortunately, there’s a way to satisfy both needs in a home.

Playing with just the right amount of structure, Hollie styles this home with unique finds and the simplicity and beauty of fresh-picked flowers to transform each room of this dwelling into a perfectly balanced and cohesive space.

The structure in the kitchen of this Georgian home is that of the award-winning Bulthaup company. Known for taking a holitistic approach when design...

In case you have not heard, the readers of Conde Nast Traveler, a popular travel magazine, recently named Charleston, South Carolina as the number one city in the United States. At Havens Charleston Real Estate, we think that Charleston is also the number one city in the world to live in. Here are the perks of living rather than visiting Charleston, South Carolina:

Restaurants

The sheer diversity of Restaurants in and around Charleston is overwhelming. Charleston has  eight 2012 Four Diamond Restaurants:

• Charleston Grill
• Circa 1886
• Cypress
• Grill 225
• Hall’s Chophouse
• Palmetto Cafe
• Peninsula Grill
• Tristan

Trying all of these as well as the hundreds of other restaurants will...

Seabrook Island, South Carolina is located just 30 minutes outside of the downtown Charleston area, but just far enough away to enjoy the sound of the ocean. Seabrook offers both residents and visitors a relaxed and laid back atmosphere within walking distance of upscale boutiques, restaurants and of course the beach and natural wildlife areas.

Since January 1, 2012, 72 properties have sold on Seabrook Island. To say that the market is significantly active on Seabrook Island would be an understatement. Seabrook is full of good deals to be had on luxury homes, vacation cottages, condos and town homes.

This is a great time to own a piece of Seabrook Island. The median sales price of homes...

Thinking of visiting Kiawah Island or Seabrook Island this fall? When choosing between the two destinations it would be impossible to make a bad decision.  Both are equally as beautiful, relaxing, and provide sufficient access to beaches, recreation areas, shopping and dining. Here is a sneak peek at some of the events that are happening on and around the islands this fall. 

45 minutes from the islands is the historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. Every year the Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes and Gardens takes place many of the beautiful homes on the National Register of Historic Places are open for visitors to tour. This is a great chance to see the interior of the homes along th...

September 1st is just around the corner, and for many this means the start of football season, tailgate parties, and of course the holidays. If you’re asking, “Where am I going to watch the game this year?” we’ve got a few suggestions for you.

These homes in the Charleston, South Carolina area all have the perfect “man cave” or home theatre that will make watching the game a little bit more fun this year! There is no reason to say, “Oh I wish we had this”, because didn’t we mention, they are all for sale.

512 Ruddy Turnstone- Kiawah Island, South Carolina

This Kiawah Island home not only has a Russ sound system that runs throughout the entire house, with individual room controls, but...

Thanks to The East Cooper Company for featuring Havens Charleston Real Estate in their newest blog segment: Meet Local, Charleston Business Professionals!

Here's a look at the article they posted this morning: 

Meet Samantha Havens. Sam, of Havens Charleston Real Estate is a seasoned real estate professional who has been educating clients about the area for the past 6 years. With over 10 years in a corporate marketing profession, real estate seemed like the perfect crossover and compliment to the next phase of Sam’s career.

If you ask Sam, she says that she prides herself on handling each client real estate situation in a timely manner and approaches challenges with a strict work e...

Imagine sprawling marsh views, wildlife you didn't think possible, and beautiful sunrises you won't mind waking up early to view. Approximately 45 minutes south of Charleston, SC are two islands so picturesque and relaxing that all of those things are possible. 

Kiawah Island was named by USA Today Travel the "Happiest Seaside Town". The Sanctuary, an upscale resort hotel and spa, attracts thousands of visitors each year to this southeastern travel destination.

Seabrook, just minutes away from Kiawah, is also a popular vacation spot. The island offers the Seabrook Island Resort, as well as many different styles of vacation home rentals for visitors looking to enjoy a relaxing beach vac...

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