Nexton Nexton -New Leaf Builders In my prior blogs I overviewed the Rock the Block homes built in Nexton. I wanted to cover my favorite builder in Nexton, New Leaf Builders.  New Leaf Builders Is part of the unique Nexton community, bringing neighbors and families closer together. Their newest design, the Vicolo series expands on the quality of their unique […]
Neighborhoods Homes at Bradford Pointe Homes at Bradford Pointe Summerville, South Carolina  At Bradford Pointe in Nexton, you’ll find great value in affordable new Centex homes that include everything with no add-ons!  Centex Homes are equipped with Smart Home features that you can build upon following the closing of your brand new home, giving you access to automated features to […]
Cane Bay News A Community Comes together to find a missing girl Cane Bay Plantation comes together to locate a missing teen One of a families worst fears is not being able to account for their child. This story is how the community of Cane Bay Plantation came together to locate this missing teen. 15 Year-old Alexis Damitz was last seen at her home on Witch Hazel […]
Local Businesses The Market at Cane Bay The Market at Cane Bay Plantation is the go to for anything you may need. Gas and Convenience: Parker’s Kitchen Shopping: Publix, Infinite Creations, Creekville Spirits, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Restaurants: Starbucks, Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant, Tokyo Express, Famulari’s Pizzeria, Eggs Up Grill, Smoothie King, Chic-fil-A (Now Open!)              Personal Services: Super Cuts, […]
Maintenance When it is time to replace a roof Roof replacement As you may know the Charleston area can experience severe weather which can include high winds, rain and Hurricanes. Asphalt shingles can last 15 to 18 years Asphalt Shingles (Archirectual) can last 30-50 years Concrete tiles can last 35-50 years Some of the most common signs that indicate you need roof repair include: […]
Local Businesses Scoop 50Fifty Ice Cream Shop In Cane Bay Plantation we also look forward to a new business to open. Scoops 50Fifty had a food truck that had been making the rounds of the various neighborhoods for months. So the neighborhood was very interested when we heard Scoop 50Fifty Ice Cream Shop was opening a store in the area!  The owners […]
Maintenance What is a Retention Pond? The Retention Pond In Cane Bay Plantation ponds are everywhere just like in most subdivisions in the Charleston area.  As you can see above sloped basins capitalize on gravity and the natural flow of water down hills and inclines.  This keeps runoff away from homes and other structures.  This also keeps the ground from growing […]
Maintenance Curb appeal – does it matter? Listings are starting to increase in the Charleston area.  Days from listed to sold is also increasing. Currently there are 2,068 homes for sale in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester County.  If the market continues to balance there will be other things to consider when you sell your home.  Curb Appeal. The front of your home […]
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Neighborhoods Life in Old Rice Retreat in Cane Bay Plantation Snow?????? When I moved to South Carolina one of the biggest reasons was no snow.  I learned pretty quick that it does snow!  And if it does the area shuts down for days.  Snowfall/freezing rain occurred January 3, 2018 and was the first significant snow in the Charleston since December 26, 2010.  Everything was closed […]
Charleston area Sullivan’s Island Beach Inlet When I first moved to South Carolina of course I went exploring! I found the Beach Inlet while looking for unoccupied beaches. Beach Inlet is between Sullivan’s Island and Folly Island.  It’s easy access to get to by car and a very nice parking lot. It was a nice spring day when I visited and […]
Charleston area Fathers day brunch Cruise with Charleston Harbor Tours This Fathers day I decided (after seeing multiple posts about it on Facebook) to book this newly offered cruise for my husband and myself. Charleston Harbor tours & events offers boat tours, bus tours, day trips and private events.  Even if you live in the Charleston area it is still enjoyable going on these tours.  […]
Charleston area Charleston beaches One of the things I looked forward to when I moved to South Carolina in 2017 is visiting the many beaches.  There are five beaches in the area: Folly Beach , Sullivan’s Island Beach, Isle of Palms Beach, Kiawah Island Beach, and Edisto Beach.  Folly Island Beach On the west end of the island, situated […]
Local Businesses Planet Fitness Last month I finally did a thing.  I joined a gym! I chose Planet Fitness because it’s the no Judgement gym.  This model was an effort to provide a fitness hub for everyday people.  There are seven in the Charleston area and so far I’ve been to five of them. I try to go at […]
Cane Bay News Chick-fil-A coming to the Bay Here in Cane Bay Plantation we are excited about getting Chick-fil-A! One of the nicest parts of living in Cane Bay Plantation is Cane Bay Market and it keeps growing!  Chick-fil-A (located between Parkers and AT&T off 176 and Cane Bay Boulevard) is currently in development.  And it should open by the end of September […]
Neighborhoods Rock the Block Part 3 The third Rock the Block home is under contract!   This home was the winning kitchen design during episode one. Jenny and Dave Marrs designed this home and it includes Many of the features inside were hand crafted by Dave Marrs himself during the filming of the show.  Such as the master suit sauna, cabinets, rock […]
Maintenance What you need to know about Termites The saying in the Charleston area is -It’s not a matter of if, it’s when you’ll have termite issues. As a realtor I know this.  New construction homes come with some termite protection.  Some previously owned homes will have a termite bond which is transferable.  You should make sure your realtor checks to see whether […]
Neighborhoods Rock The Block Part 2     Another of the Rock the Block homes is under contract! Lyndsey and Leslie Lambs design was my favorite of the four homes. Of the four it is the one that most represents Charleston.  It had great features such as the tea station, vintage maps of Charleston at the entryway, tea station, wall garden, […]
Alison Goheen Pet Friendly Realtor What does it mean when I tell you I am the Pet Friendly Realtor?  One, I have some!  I have three cats and one dog. The cats have a room for themselves which was supposed to be my office.  Only one associates with the dog so a place they feel safe is important. That’s Turbo […]
Maintenance Cleaning Your Airducts! Did you know you should have your air ducts cleaned every 2 to 3 years to prevent many maintenance and health problems before they start?  However, homes with pets or children with allergies should have their air ducts professionally cleaned more frequently than the recommended average. I have three cats and a dog so we […]
Neighborhoods Rock The Block! You may have seen the show “Rock the Block” on HGTV.  This season they filmed in Summerville, SC at Nexton Midtown!  Now that the show is over and the winner chosen the houses were available to view over the weekend at an open house.  I decided to check them out. The home are all the […]