Sullivans island is just minutes from all that historic Charleston and booming Mount Pleasant have to offer, yet it might as well be a thousand miles away. A sophisticated island town, it offers its residents and visitors no flashing neon signs, no shopping malls, no golf courses and not even a stoplight, just a small downtown district that features primarily upscale … [Read more...]

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is a vibrant, thriving community that is proud of its past and looking toward a bright future. Located across the Cooper River from historic Charleston, Mount Pleasant has played an important role in South Carolina and U.S. history for more than three centuries. The many Colonial and antebellum homes in Mount Pleasant's Old Village draw … [Read more...]

It took years of thoughtful planning and vision to make the thriving community of Daniel island a reality. Not long ago, the island, which is within the Charleston city limits but also in Berkeley County, was nothing but acres of farmland and marshes. Now it is a nationally acclaimed town designed to provide its residents with a true feeling of community–a slow-paced, small … [Read more...]

"It's not easy being Green" -Kermit the Frog Kermit was only 15 years old when he recorded those words in the song of the same name. (He’s now 52 in human years). And although he himself was the focus of his lament after all, he is a frog his message has taken on a universal truth, at least in the construction business. It’s not easy being truly green, and doing it right … [Read more...]

The Isle of Palms has attained the near-perfect combination of preservation and development, creating an ideal beach resort for visitors and full-time residents alike, just a short drive from historic downtown Charleston. Located north of Charleston Harbor, the upscale barrier island exudes a feeling of community that most resort islands simply cannot offer. IOP is known for … [Read more...]