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What is a "Preservation Easement"
Posted Wed, Nov 29th 2023 3:14 pm
What is a preservation easement? A preservation easement is a legally binding agreement between a property owner and a preservation organization that provides enforceable protections on a hi...

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Get to Know the Agents
Posted Tue, Jul 25th 2023 1:04 pm

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Featured Listings Summer 2023
Posted Mon, Jul 24th 2023 2:56 pm

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Union Pier Update
Posted Mon, Jul 24th 2023 2:03 pm
                                                          Union Pier Part TwoBy Eleanor Smythe South Carolina Ports Authority delays development plans for one year!
 After much hue and cry from ...

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A History of Broad Street
Posted Mon, Jul 24th 2023 1:16 pm
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 So...

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Second Quarter Market Stats
Posted Mon, Jul 17th 2023 1:45 pm

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What to do in Charleston
Posted Wed, Jul 12th 2023 12:45 pm
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....

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A History of 3 Chisolm Street
Posted Mon, Jul 10th 2023 12:00 pm
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 ...

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First Quarter Market Statistics for the Charleston Area
Posted Fri, May 5th 2023 10:30 am
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...

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Featured Listings
Posted Fri, May 5th 2023 10:18 am

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Ansonborough - Charleston's First Suburb
Posted Fri, May 5th 2023 9:55 am
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 ...

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Event Calendar
Posted Fri, May 5th 2023 9:40 am
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. M...

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Meet Maison's Newest Agents
Posted Wed, May 3rd 2023 2:07 pm
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 a...

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Union Pier
Posted Wed, May 3rd 2023 1:35 pm
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 exten...

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Alt 6 - What is it and why should you care?
Posted Mon, Oct 3rd 2022 2:32 pm
In 2016, Charleston County residents voted for a half-cent sales tax for transportation and Greenbelt programs.  Funds were included for what came to be called the "Main Road Corridor" which wa...

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Featured Listings October 2022
Posted Mon, Oct 3rd 2022 8:25 am
108 Live Oak Drive Old Village - Mount Pleasant Fully Remodeled with Modern Updates 4 BD | 3.5 BA  With modern livability in mind, the addition of high end finishes and luxury upgra...

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Market Stats Third Quarter 2022
Posted Mon, Oct 3rd 2022 7:40 am
It’s been a busy year in Charleston and here at Maison. We have had over  $171 Million in sales year to date with only 10 full time Maison agents. The reason for our success? Our team understands...

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Maison Management
Posted Sun, Oct 2nd 2022 10:30 am
Partner with Maison Management to ease the burden of your house management and lifestyle maintenance. Let us help manage your “must-do” list so you have more time for what you WANT to do.   B...

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Calendar of Events Fall 2022
Posted Sun, Oct 2nd 2022 2:05 am
Here are a few of our favorite fall events! Charleston Beerfest October 22 - Beerfest  is back with 40+ Carolina Craft Breweries and a new Beyond the Carolinas brewery collection at Riverfro...

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Strong American Dollar Means Good Time to Buy in Europe
Posted Fri, Sep 2nd 2022 11:32 am
According to a recent WSJ article “favorable exchange rates and steady property prices have led to big interest in markets like London, Paris, and Tuscany".  Maison’s new international propert...

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