I don't know how many times I've been sitting around doing nothing, just wishing I could map crimes in my neighborhood.  With the Free Raids Online Mobile App I can!  Now I can see how safe my neighborhood is from the safety of my own home.  When you choose a place to live you definitely want to make sure that the neighborhood you're about to live in is safe.  One way to do it was to go to the...

Low Home Prices Draw Investors to Charleston, SC There was a story in the Bloomberg Business Week recently about how there has been a rise in home sales to foreign investors.  Charleston has not been immune from this wave of investors as investors from Canada, China, India, Mexico, and the U.K. are taking advantage of low prices and favorable exchange rates.  Nationally, foreign buyers spent...

What better time to fly Old Glory than the 4th of July.  If you drive around the Park Circle neighborhood, you're bound to see homeowners proudly flying the flag in front of their homes, but did you know that there is flag etiquette?  If you're planning to fly the stars and stripes in front of your home, then you need to follow these simple guidelines to make sure you're not disrespecting...

Riverfront Park Fourth of July Festival The City of North Charleston will hold its Fourth of July Festival at Riverfront Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm.  The event and parking are free of charge.  There will be a lot of Fourth of July festivities, but how many of them can say that they offer they largest fireworks display in the Lowcountry for FREE!  There will be live...

Watching the Gamecocks in the College World Series really builds up an appetite, and what better way to satisfy that appetite than by ordering a pizza from your neighborhood pizza place.  In Park Circle, you're lucky to have two really good options, but when I want something delivered right to my house, I always call Park Pizza Co.  If you really want to know, I did not order the heart shaped pizza in...

First Citizens Bank - Home Ownership Mortgage Express - 100% Loan First Citizens Bank is now offering their 100% financing loan program with no PMI.  It is a great product called HOME (Home Ownership Mortgage Express).  Listed below are some of the guidelines required to obtain this type of loan. HOME ( Home Ownership Mortgage Express) 680 credit score (100%) 679-660 credit score (97%)...