Spring is in the air on Daniel Island! As the days grow longer and flowers begin to bloom, the sun shines brightly on Daniel Island, casting a warm spotlight on this charming, scenic town which is home to some of the most exciting events and activities that the lowcountry has to offer. For many, Spring represents an opportunity to start anew, a chance to step out into the great outdoors and soak up all the natural beauty that surrounds. And on Daniel Island, there is no shortage of natural scenic wonder, which makes this picturesque island the picture perfect backdrop to many memorable springtime events. 

 One of the most highly anticipated events of the Spring season is the Volvo Car Open, the largest women’s only tennis tournament in North

Charleston has grown at a rapid rate in recent years. A recent study indicated Charleston is second in growth to Austin TX. In Charleston's market, lifestyle is the big driver of growth. Families looking to improve their life, live in a smaller city with all of the amenities of a big city, and enjoy lower real estate taxes are making the move. Of course, growing employers like Boeing, Bosch, Mercedes and many others bringing new hires in. 2017 was the busiest year ever for home sales. The growth rate of homes sold was up 3.4% over 2016 and median price was up 4.3%. Of course, this is not a huge increase which delights us as the growth rate is sustainable. We are not seeing the dynamics of the 2008-2009 period of speculation.

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Daniel Island has more than 25 miles of trails that travel through parks, marsh/tidal creeks, downtown Daniel Island and the Wando river. Walkers, runners, and bikers can enjoy some beautiful Lowcountry views as they make their way through these trails. With the FREE new app, DITRAILS, navigating Daniel Island’s trails just became much easier. The new app displays 23 trail loops that range from under a mile to over 2.5 miles.  The new app has many more useful features. Including easy to use markers that help guide people through the extensive trail system. The app provides a GPS navigating system that will help travelers to meander through these paths and classic Daniel Island playlists on Spotify.  Also, after you finish exploring you have the

Part of the reason families are attracted to Daniel Island South Carolina is to stunning natural beauty. We just listed a Daniel Island Park home that is a rare find. 332 Rhoden Island Drive is the perfect downsize for families looking to move from the big family home to an easy to care for home with all of the upgrades they are used to. Of particular note is the stunning views over the golf course to miles gently swaying marsh grasses and tidal waterways. Almost every room in this home has a view. The quality of construction is among the best we have seen. Click on image for full details of this home.

With so much new construction in sections of Daniel Island it is interesting to note what percentage of total home sales new spec homes represents.

2013 34% of homes sold were new builder spec. Homes.  73 new builder spec homes sold vs. total home sales of 213 homes homes.

2014 24% of homes sold were builder spec homes. 75 new builder spec homes sold vs. total home sales of 319 homes.

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According to readers of TripAdvisor, their #2 favorite hotel in the USA is the French Quarter Inn in Historic Charleston South Carolina. Several of our clients have stayed their and speak highly of it. We also suggest Charleston Place Hotel and the Market Place Pavilion with it's roof top pool and bar/dining scene. For B&B check out Two Meeting Street.

Here is a link to the TripAdvisor report on top 25 Hotels In USA

If we can answer any questions to make your stay here better, call Prestige Real Estate at 843-259-9913.

As I sit here early in the morning the day after Thanksgiving, I am reflecting on how incredibly lucky we are to live in Charleston and on Daniel Island. We helped a couple buy a home in Daniel Island Park a couple of years ago and they have become good friends. They have a tradition of getting all of their relatives from both sides of the family together each year. This year they had 22 guests covering 4 generations of family. They came from New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Texas and Spain.They invited us to join them for Thanksgiving at the Daniel Island Club. I loved their stories about their visit.  A group of then ran in the Turkey Trot through historic Charleston enjoying the amazing architecture and sreets where pirates used to roam. A group of men went

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