Did you know that you can cruise right from the Charleston Harbor? We have a large port, and the cruise industry has just recently begun to take advantage of it.
Several years ago we had our first cruise line, Norwegian, start sailing from the port of Charleston. I believe they sailed every Saturday for a 7 day cruise from March to November. Jim and I took one of these cruises and had a great time. It was our first, and the ports of call were Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Key West. And since Jim was born in Key West, this was the one we were really looking forward to getting to! Then Carnival jumped into the Charleston scene for just a couple weeks. They had one cruise in May and one in October. And since their name is so big, everyone wanted on these trips. Jim and I also voyaged on one of Carnival's cruises, and that ship went to Nassau and Freeport. Although the ports were not as great as our first cruise, we still had a wonderful time. I'm sure that with more time we will begin to see more and more lines coming into the port of Charleston. But I think that these two are a great start! *Photo was taken from the Ravenel Bridge of a Carnival cruise ship docked at the port of Charleston.
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The South Carolina Rabies Control Act requires that all dogs and cats have a current rabies vaccination. So these clinics help everyone make sure that their pet is protected. "Veterinarians will conduct special reduced-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate pet cats and dogs against the fatal disease," said Sue Ferguson of DHEC's Bureau of Environmental Health. "Vaccinations will cost $3 each at the clinics." According to Ferguson, more than 33,000 pets were vaccinated against rabies during the special clinics statewide last year. Here is the schedule for this year's Rabies Clinics:
Make sure that your dogs are on leashes and that your cats are in carriers. And remember, there are normally good crowds that come out for these vaccines, so please be patient with the veterinarians and with other people's pets.
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In the USA Today yesterday there was an article on the economy and how it's doing in different towns across the United States. The map below was part of that article. If you scroll over South Carolina, you will see that Charleston has a big green dot next to it. And that green dot signifies that we are currently in an expanding market, not one in a recession! This is just terrific news! I've known that Charleston was not as bad off as other areas of the country, and this is just verification. If you have any questions about the Charleston area or our expanding market, we would be happy to answer them.
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According to the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors home sales are up in the Lowcountry, despite a tumbling housing market throughout the country.
In January, 579 homes were sold and in February, that number rose to over 600. What great news for our local buyers and sellers. It is great to see that the public is starting to ignore the media hype.
How are things in your area? We would love to hear from you. Thanks
One of the On Saturday, March 22, all of the kids will want to check out the Freshfields Village because the Easter Bunny will hopping around from 10am to 2pm. And there will be plenty of activities! Some of the happenings will be a jump castle, face painter, the Easter bunny himself, and egg decorating. And starting around 11am, there will be a cookout for everyone! The best part? It all free! The Freshfields Village is located at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, so head on out there the day before Easter and join in on the Easter fun!
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We are The HART of Charleston Real Estate. Our expertise will help guide you through the process of buying or selling real estate in the Charleston area. We love this beautiful city, and you will too!
Jim and Maria are a husband and wife team based in Charleston, South Carolina. They proudly service the entire greater Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, James Island, Folly 
Beach, Johns Island, Wadmalaw Island, Kiawah and Seabrook Islands, West Ashley, North Charleston, and Summerville.
The Charleston area is a wonderful place to live, work, and just enjoy life. Both Jim and Maria are Charleston natives, and were fortunate to be able to grow up in such a beautiful city. The area's temperate climate makes outdoor activity a year-round pursuit. Opportunities for golf, sailing, fishing or just about any other outdoor activity are always close at hand. The fine restaurants, renowned arts, exclusive shopping, prominent spas, and of course romanticism thrive in an area bursting with so much history and charm.
Between the two of them, they have a wealth of knowledge of Charleston. This knowledge can help them provide both buyers and sellers with complete and professional levels of real estate services. They're committed to working hard for you, whether it be finding your dream home or selling the one you're currently in.
Jim and Maria specialize with families in transition; from families expecting a new baby to couples looking to downsize, from a single individual looking for their first home to the newlyweds looking to find the best home for the best price. Jim and Maria feel that they are blessed knowing that everyone they help will move one step closer to achieving their goals. As a couple, they focus on their clients to ensure that all of their needs and wants are met.
"We just wanted to thank you for everything you did for us. We were getting nervous in our previous situation and you both came in with a plan and eased our minds greatly. You both handled any situation that arose and were so helpful in getting the house SOLD." ~Greg and Kelly C.
"I am writing this in the living room of my awesome new home. Thank you so much for all of your help. You guys are the best." ~Lucia H.
"You were so great to work with in helping us get our new home. We will always be grateful to you." ~Julie W. and Ed C.
"Thank you so much for all of your help! No matter how many houses we wanted to see, you were happy to show them all to us. And you were absolutely amazing with getting our house sold so quickly! We couldn't be happier!" ~Mel and Mary D.
"I thank you and Jim for all you have done...LIFE is wonderful because of people like you...I feel blessed to have met both of you! Thanks...." ~Joe T.
"You know the high regard both of us have for you, and we just want you to know how much we appreciate your hard work and commitment in a challenging market. Thank YOU!" ~Ron and Marilyn F. "Jim and Maria did an outstanding job! We would recommend them to any buyer or seller and would look them up again if we need them." ~John and Susan J. "Jim and Maria were wonderful to work with. Even though we were working with them from out of state, they were always available to assist us whenever needed. We would highly recommend them." ~Russ & Kelly B. "We just want to thank you for everything. You made the whole [buying] experience excellent." ~Ron & Dora F. "On a scale of 1 to 10, Jim and Maria score a 200!! Thank you so much! We LOVE our new house!" ~Corey and MaryBeth E.
"Maria & Jim Hart ---- the ideal Realtors --- dependable, honest, trustworthy, efficient & knowledgeable --- they make quite a team. AgentOwned is very proud to have them in the family." ~Liz Loadholt
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Rabies is not a widespread problem, but in 2007 there were 162 cases of rabies confirmed in animals in South Carolina. The positive rabies cases included 92 raccoons, 32 foxes, 14 skunks, 10 bats, seven cats, three dogs, two bobcats, and two cows, according to th SCDHEC website.
local events this year is going to be the Easter Celebration at Freshfields Village.