Leslie Turner weighs in with Post and Courier

Fri, Jan 5th 2024 2:43 pm by Pattie Stratton Press

What can buyers and sellers expect in the real estate market for this coming year.

Leslie Turner shares her thoughts on whether most buyers and sellers will move ahead or wait to see what happens.

Read the entire article here



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Leslie Turner quoted in Wall Street Journal

Fri, Jan 5th 2024 2:38 pm by Pattie Stratton Press

What happens when home buyers and sellers hit it off?

Leslie Turner shares a fun story with the Wall Street Journal.

Click here to read the article



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Financial Times quotes Mary Lou Wertz

Fri, Jan 5th 2024 2:18 pm by Pattie Stratton Press

 Several recent legal challenges to how realtor fees are handled in home sales here in the US could mean big changes for buyer side realtors and to the market itself.

Mary Lou Wertz weighs in on what this could mean. 

Entire article available here.



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One of the last Pre-Revolutionary homes in Charleston for sale

Thu, Oct 26th 2023 11:16 am by Pattie Stratton Press

Mary Lou Wertz's listing at 43 Tradd circl 1772, radiates history inside and out. This home offers the perfect combination of modern living with historic details like exposed brick, stunning millwork and original floors. Read more here



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Spotting poorly done home upgrades

Thu, Oct 26th 2023 11:10 am by Pattie Stratton Press

Savannah Walker was recently asked by the Richmond Times Dispatch about what to be on the lookout for when touring homes. See what she says about spotting poorly done upgrades and renovations. Click here to read the whole story. 



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Meet Maison's New Agents!

Thu, Oct 26th 2023 11:03 am by Pattie Stratton Press

Charleston Business Magazine helped us introduce our newest agents to the community. 

Please join us in welcoming these knowledgable, hardworking ladies!



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Get to Know the Agents

Tue, Jul 25th 2023 1:04 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog







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Featured Listings Summer 2023

Mon, Jul 24th 2023 2:56 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog








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Union Pier Update

Mon, Jul 24th 2023 2:03 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog

                                                         

Union Pier Part Two
By Eleanor Smythe


South Carolina Ports Authority delays development plans for one year!


After much hue and cry from Charleston residents and many nonprofits, the opposition 
against the proposed Union Pier development plan was too much for the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).


On June 16th, the SCPA in conjunction with the City of Charleston and the Mayor held a press conference to announce a halt to all development plans for the Union Pier property for one year.
Going forward, the SCPA will review and reconstruct the current plan to redevelop Union Pier and their cruise
 ship port of call in historic do...



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A History of Broad Street

Mon, Jul 24th 2023 1:16 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog

History of Broad Street

By Eleanor Smythe


. This South of Broad article will feature Broad Street, a main artery that includes twelve blocks between Lockwood Boulevard and East Bay Street. The South of Broad neighborhood has a rich history, from the original walled city to the expansion of Murray Boulevard.

Despite natural disasters and economic downturns, Charleston has preserved Broad Street and
its rich colonial history, stunning 18th and 19th  century architecture, and pedestrian orientation. 


During the 1700s, the eastern portion of Broad Street was occupied solely by merchants and
craftsmen until the "Four Corners of Law" (Federal Courthouse and Post Office circa 1896, the Count...



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Second Quarter Market Stats

Mon, Jul 17th 2023 1:45 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog






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What to do in Charleston

Wed, Jul 12th 2023 12:45 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog


Recurring Monthly

2nd Sundays on King - Visitors and locals alike are invited to shop, dine and enjoy Charleston's “Main Street” on a vehicle-free, pedestrian-only afternoon from 1 pm to 5 pm. More Details

Cars on Kiawah - Held the 3rd Saturday of every month on the Village Green at Freshfields, Sea Island’s Cars & Coffee offers the opportunity to see some unique, antique and other cool styles of cars. More Details

Dancing on the Cooper - Summertime calls for live music and dancing on the Mount Pleasant Pier! Local bands perform a variety of live music, including beach/shag, Cuban salsa, funk/soul, rock, jazz, country, Motown, and the greatest hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s. More Detail...



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A History of 3 Chisolm Street

Mon, Jul 10th 2023 12:00 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog


History of 3 Chisolm Street

The building at 3 Chisolm is one of Charleston’s great historical landmarks with a rich history. Opened in 1923 and located South of Broad in the heart of downtown Charleston, this Neoclassical building is across the street from a park fondly referred to as the “Horse Lot” and just steps away from Colonial Lake and The Battery. The building was listed on The National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Historic Charleston Foundation holds an easement on the property.  It is a fine example of an adaptive reuse project, as it was converted into condos in the early 2000's.

3 Chisolm Street was the original location of Andrew B. Murray Vocational School, one...




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First Quarter Market Statistics for the Charleston Area

Fri, May 5th 2023 10:30 am by Pattie Stratton Blog


The lack of existing inventory continues to impact home sales in the Charleston area. Generally we have only 2.6 months supply of homes which is a sharp reduction from our historical average of 5-6 months available supply. This of course impacts competition for available properties especially if they are in good areas and are nicely finished. 

Nationally home prices are down .9% but here in Charleston County the median sales price is up over 7.2% Closed sales are down 29 % but this, in our opinion, is due entirely to the lack of inventory. 

We expect prices in our area to continue to rise with low inventory and strong demand continuing.




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Featured Listings

Fri, May 5th 2023 10:18 am by Pattie Stratton Blog






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Ansonborough - Charleston's First Suburb

Fri, May 5th 2023 9:55 am by Pattie Stratton Blog


Written By Eleanor Smythe

Ansonborough (and Anson Street, of course) was named for Captain George Anson, a British Naval officer assigned at age 26 with his own command to defend Charles Town and its environs from pirates. He served in this capacity from 1724 to 1735. In 1726, Anson purchased approximately 64 acres of land that later became known as Ansonborough. Legend has it that Anson won the money for the land in a card game. Anson went on to a successful career in the British Navy, becoming the First Lord of the Admiralty in 1751 and Admiral of the Fleet in 1761. He married Lady Elizabeth Yorke in England, and while they had no children, Captain Anson's name lives on through Ans...



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Event Calendar

Fri, May 5th 2023 9:40 am by Pattie Stratton Blog


Recurring Monthly

2nd Sundays on King - Visitors and locals alike are invited to shop, dine and enjoy Charleston's “Main Street” on a vehicle-free, pedestrian-only afternoon from 1 pm to 5 pm. More Details

Cars on Kiawah - Held the 3rd Saturday of every month on the Village Green at Freshfields, Sea Island’s Cars & Coffee offers the opportunity to see some unique, antique and other cool styles of cars. More Details

Recurring Weekly

Charleston Farmers Market - The Charleston Farmers Market is held each Saturday from 8 am - 2 pm from April to the end of November in Marion Square. Locals and tourists enjoy strolling through the Charleston Farmers Market, which has been voted "Best Outd...



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Meet Maison's Newest Agents

Wed, May 3rd 2023 2:07 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog


Maison Real Estate, is pleased to announce the addition of four new agents to the team; Debbie O’Lunney, Elizabeth Dixon, and Savannah Walker all add a wide array of skills and experience.

“We are excited to officially welcome these three highly skilled, hardworking and talented women to our team as we enter a new phase of considerable growth. Their comprehensive experience will be integral to our continued success,” said Leslie Turner & Mary Lou Wertz, Co-Founders, Maison Real Estate.

Debbie O’Lunney

Debbie brings a dynamic approach and an arsenal of tools to real estate from both of her prior careers. With a strong work ethic, organizational skills, clear communication, team-cente...



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Union Pier

Wed, May 3rd 2023 1:35 pm by Pattie Stratton Blog


Union Pier Update

Written By Eleanor Smythe 

Union Pier represents the most significant redevelopment opportunity for downtown Charleston in decades. The roughly 70-acre Union Pier site extending from Laurens Street to Waterfront Park lies at a critical juncture between the Cooper River and downtown. The main principles in the South Carolina Port Authority (SPA) master plan encompasses the 70- acres with different parcels for different uses. The total pier, marsh, wetland and open water area is 27.81 acres, or 43.36% of the total. There will be a mixed-use development portion with a suggested 270,000-square-feet of office space, space for 600 rooms of hotel accommodations and 1,600 ...



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Mary Lou Wertz's listing at 40 Tradd Street covered by The Robb Report

Tue, Apr 11th 2023 1:59 pm by Pattie Stratton Press

This historic 1718 masonry over brick home on iconic Tradd Street in the heart of the South of Broad neighborhood has stood the test of time. Surviving intact through multiple earthquakes, hurricanes and The Civil War, this home has been lovingly cared for and meticulously renovated to keep all the historic and architectural details, while creating a home for modern living. 

Read the entire article here.



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