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Hey tennis fans! Looking for something to do with the whole family?  Come to Charleston, SC for a week of fun filled tennis at the Family Circle Cup on Daniel Island.  This annual event hosted in Charleston, SC at the Family Circle Cup Stadium is a women's only championship that features the top players from around the world from March 30-April 7th.  As stated on the official FCC website, "The Family Circle Cup, a WTA Premier Event, has a roster of past champions that include some of the biggest names in the history of women's tennis including Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Justine Henin,...

Living and/or vacationing on Seabrook Island would surely be a treat for anyone.  Luxury amenities, a secure, gated community and private, residential surroundings.... it's all there.  Think it's unaffordable to even consider?  Think again.

Here is a featured townhome that is available for sale for under $450k - FURNISHED.  http://www.havenscharlestonrealestate.com/listings/view/residential/1128680

Ready immediately for you and your family, this home has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an elevator should you prefer to access all 3 levels by lift rather than by foot.  Exceptionally well maintained and spotless.  Bring your bathing suits and golf clubs because that is all you need to start e...

Unique opportunity to own almost 50 acres on beautiful, private Wadmalaw Island, SC about 30 minutes from the heart of Charleston.

http://www.havenscharlestonrealestate.com/listings/view/residential/1227888

A horse lovers delight, this private retreat offers over 5000 square feet of luxury and a fully-equipped 20-stall barn and 1200 sq ft caretakers cottage. Just in case you feel the need to offer your guests even more privacy, there is a separate one bedroom guest house that connects to the main house by a covered walkway and overlooks the main home's saltwater pool. Absolutely gorgeous in pictures but even more breathtaking impressive in person.  

Call Sam Havens at 843.830...

The Charleston real estate market is hot and that does not mean rentals are being left behind!  Rentals are just as active these days and they are moving quick!  

Need a rental soon?  Want to see everything that is available at once?  Your questions are answered right here.  Click on this link for all Charleston rentals...

http://www.havenscharlestonrealestate.com/listings/index/class:8/area:21,22/lp:0/hp:999999999999/br:0/br_e:0/fba:0/fba_e:0/hba:0/hba_e:0

Have pets?  Give me a call or send me an email and I will happily customize your search for all pet friendly properties in the area.  

Contact info:

Samantha Havens, Sam@HavensCharlestonRealEstate.com, 843.830.2733

Searching for a home that's close to downtown Charleston and the beaches?  Welcome to James Island, SC.  With buyer confidence on the rise and an increased momentum in the real estate market due to favorable pricing and low interest rates, we see homes going under contract much more quickly these days leaving less inventory for buyers to choose from.  For those buyers who want know exactly what's out there under $300k, look no further.... 

Click this link to see all active homes between $200k-$300k on James Island.  After clicking on the link, you can sort the results by price or start a new search of your own with specific criteria that is most important to you!

http://www.havenscharle...

For everyone and anyone just thinking about or actively trying to sell your home! 

Wouldn't you love to be a fly on the wall when potential buyers view your home to see what it is they have to say or what rooms/features actually "seal the deal"?  Well, here is a Top 10 list of things that end up being the "thing" or "things" that virtually sell every home out there regardless of who the buyer is.  

Some of the most important tips include the following:

1) Curb Appeal - might sound obvious but many sellers are so caught up in improvements INSIDE their home, they sometimes forget about the exterior! And of course, not only is the exterior what buyers are going to see first but it is fr...

With Nemo rearing its ugly head for our friends and family in the Northeast, now might be the perfect time to start talking about summer.  Warm breezes, refreshing dips in the ocean and the smell of coconut suntan lotion isn't really that far off after all.  Not only are you going to want to think about the last minute workout sessions to keep yourself in tip top bathing suit weather, but it will also benefit you to get a jump on some of the fabulous vacation homes that are available to buy or rent in Charleston!  There are so many wonderful options to consider for that perfect getaway or even as a second home - Have you considered Seabrook and Kiawah Islands? What about Wild Dunes, Isle ...

It is probably one of the most important questions you will ask no matter what side of the real estate fence you are on... Buyers and Sellers are obviously interested in home values...

In my experience, there isn't just one formula to arrive at the best answer.  There are alot of pieces to the puzzle and it takes a blend of experience and thorough market knowledge to present a price that makes sense. 

Let me help you get to the bottom of this!  No obligation - Just honest, expert real estate knowledge working on your behalf.  Call today for your custom report.

Have you or someone you know been looking for that perfect location where you can relocate or just escape for a few weeks at a time with access to miles of private beach, renowned golf courses, fabulous dining and close to the cosmopolitan attractions of Charleston SC..... Your search is over.  Welcome to Seabrook Island.

Located just about 20 miles from the heart of downtown Charleston, South Carolina, Seabrook Island is a unique, oceanfront barrier island surrounded by protected marshland, gorgeous championship golf courses, an equestrian facility, multiple dining options and a natural habitat of wildlife that reminds you "you just might not be in Kansas anymore..."  Having recently un...

12 Days of Christmas???  How about 12 New Hotels of Charleston??!!  The #1 tourist destination in the world is getting ready to keep up with the surge of annual visitors - reaching about 5 million each year and growing! - with plans for TWLEVE new hotel projects going on around the city.  This amazing endeavor will provide Charleston with about 1500 more hotel rooms which represents just over 40% more than currently exists in our beautiful city. 

Get ready to enjoy boutique style and famed brand name chains spanning the blocks of Meeting, King, Lockwood, Cannon Streets ... and more....

Read more about it here: 

http://southeast.construction.com/yb/se/article.aspx?story_id=180066109

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...

As if Charleston wasn't already all the "buzz" having just hosted the PGA Championship, been the "go-to" location for recent celebrity wedding of Ryan Renyolds and Blake Lively, and consistenly been named Top Ten Friendliest Places to Live.....now, JetBlue comes to town!  As of February 2013, JetBlue has announced that it will offer daily, nonstop service between Charleston and JFK and Boston Logan airports.  It is estimated that this service will add about 100 seats daily to these Northeast destinations -- a much needed addition based on the visitor influx from that area.  Get ready to enjoy full leather seats, great leg room and low fares!  Read the full story here....  http://www.posta...

Well, folks it's good news.  Really good news.  Just by looking at the figures in the very top row of this report for August 2012, you can see the housing market continues to head in the right direction:

Sales and Listings are UP, Inventory is DOWN.

Knowing that we have been able to reduce market inventory by about 27% in just 1 year shows significant improvement and confidence for Charleston real estate as a whole.  Even with the flood of short sales and foreclosures that are still moving thru the sales funnel, average selling prices are up almost 3% YTD.  This is GOOD NEWS and we should continue to be optimistic about the future of our economy.  On the fence about selling your home?  ...

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...