Locally Owned, “Wild and Wooly” is a special place for Knitters, Quilters and Sewers!

I recently started knitting, and I must admit I am OBSESSED!  Super relaxing and rewarding!  But here’s the thing… I am short on time, right?  So I invested about 7 minutes on Youtube to learn my new skill… and it worked.  For a bit.  Then I dumped some money at Michael’s on some yarn, only to realize it is scratchy and itchy.  I was stuck, not knowing hot to move ahead.  So I took the plunge and walked into Wild and Wooly.  And I loved everything about it!  Locally owned and operated by Debbie Newman, this place is SOMETHING SPECIAL!  I was welcomed with open arms!

Not only do they sell everything you need for knitting, quilting, sewing, etc, but they know their stuff!  And they share their knowledge.  After spending about 20 minutes with Debbie, I walked out having learned some really great skills, armed with some soft, yummy yarn, and I am off!  I am creating some lovely items and enjoying the process.  But the best part is that there is always more to learn.  And the Wild and Wooly Team can help, they offer classes and events for all skill levels.  It is as much of a community as it is a store and I feel really lucky to have found this quaint little shop right down the street!

Oh, don’t believe me?  Click here to meet the team and tour the store on Facebook!

Wild and Wooly is located at 1212 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mt. Pleasant.  They are opened from 10am-3pm Mon- Sat.  Click here to visit their website. 

Advertisement

Experience Sells!

I have been specializing in the OV/Old Mt. P. for years, including bringing you the Village Connection Newsletter since 2006!  I am a Top Producing Agent, voted Best REALTOR® by Moultrie News, and recipient of the REALTOR® of Distinction Award.  I am a full-time Professional REALTOR®, I am your neighbor, and I know this market.  Let’s face it…experience sells and I have the track record to prove it!  If I can help, contact me today! 

New Magazine Coming to the Old Village!

A new magazine will be hitting mailboxes in the Old Village this Spring!  Old Village Living will feature residents, business owners, upcoming events and more!  Your input is needed!  Since this magazine will be all about the community, you can get involved.  They are looking for local sponsors or even residents who have a story to tell.  The magazine will likely include things like “Yard of the Month”, “Featured Athlete” and “Precious Pets”. If you would like to learn more, feel free to contact Michael Pruitt at michael.pruitt@n2pub.com.

2017 BEST OF THE BEST! Thank you!!

I’m so appreciative to those who voted for me again this year!  It is simply an honor and I am so fortunate to be able to help families find their homes in this very special town!  xo

Adam Gorlitsky! My Inspiration To Move Out Of My Comfort Zone

Many of you know Adam as the first Paraplegic to walk the Cooper River Bridge Run/Walk, but I know him as an amazing person and friend. Ten years ago while at the wheel of his car, Adam dozed off and ran off the road. He awoke with a devastating outcome… a severed spinal cord and a new reality of life in a wheelchair.

Fast forward to last year when Adam was able to bring home the latest technology, a “ReWalk Exoskeleton” (a battery-pack based unit which he describes as a cross between Iron Man and Avatar). Needless to say, Adam is full steam ahead on this new chapter of his “walking upright” life, and he is committed to bridge the gap between what it means to be disabled and able-bodied.

My path crossed with Adam a few months back, while attending a luncheon at Tavern & Table (which, btw, I love!). Adam was the guest speaker, and little did I know, he would change my life…(well, at least my attitude). About how fortunate my life is, and how determination can help me achieve anything I set my mind to do!

A few weeks later, while at the gym (for the first time in months) I saw Adam and introduced myself.  I told him how he inspired me to up my game.  And next thing I know, his words set a fire in me… “Jackie, I challenge you to do a 1/2 marathon!”  And I, in turn said, “Adam, I challenge you to do the same.”  TOTALLY OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONES!  But we shook hands and on it and started a 24 week training program in preparation for the Walt Disney World Half-Marathon, in January of 2017.

The experience was AMAZING to say the least! And I am so proud of Adam, as he pushed himself to complete parts of the 5K, 10K and Full Marathon.

And what about my experience? I was super nervous for the run, but trained and ready. Then the bad weather came in… thunder and rain… and the Disney execs were forced to cancel the race. I looked at is my “GET OUT OF JAIL FREE” card and was thrilled to be able to skip the run and spend the day at the park with my family!  When I returned home, I was able to complete the Folly Beach “Save The Light” half marathon, and the experience was beyond words.  I would have never thought I could do such a thing, but with Adam’s inspiration, I am now proud to have the coveted “13.1” sticker on the back of my car!  Yeah!

Stay tuned to learn more about Adam and his 1 million steps tour, where he has dedicated himself to he raise money and awareness to help other paraplegics. Super inspiring stuff! Follow his journey at I GOT LEGS: Team Adam: One-Million Steps Tour.

Experience Sells!

2016 was a great year for Charleston real estate and for me professionally.  And I am thankful to my clients and friends for helping me achieve my goals!

• I am thrilled to have SOLD MORE HOMES than any other real estate agent in the Old Village/ Old Mt. Pleasant neighborhood in 2016!*
• I was awarded the 2016 Moultrie News BEST OF THE BEST REALTOR®!  
• I achieved the Executive Level of The REALTORS® of Distinction Award, which is their highest tier and recognizes the top producing Charleston REALTORS®.

With 6,000+ REALTORS® in the Lowcountry, it is a given that you have a friend or family member who is licensed to sell.  But you need to ask yourself… Who has the experience and knowledge to get the deal done?  And who can provide the proper guidance for a  smooth transaction while maximizing my financial gain?

The decision of who represents you in the sale and or purchase of your life’s biggest asset needs to be taken seriously.  And as you know, I live in this neighborhood, specialize my business here, and I have been a top producer in this area for many years.  

 

I love what I do, and work hard everyday to provide superior service, expertise and advisement to my clients.  And I am thankful to have this opportunity!  If I can help, I am happy to do so.  To learn more, check out my website at www.SearchOldVillage.com or email me at Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com.

 

*Per Charleston Trident Association of Realtors MLS statistics pulled on 1/13 /17

Thanks For Voting Me BEST REALTOR!

I am sincerely appreciative to all of you who voted for me as Best Realtor 2016!  This is a huge honor for a few reasons.  First, I know past clients voted for me, and that really makes this special!   Helping clients is what it’s all about!  So thank you to my clients, neighbors and friends who reached out to tell me you voted. Second, other Realtors voted for me as well.  That is AWESOME!  So much of what we do hinges on “relationships” and I just love that other Realtors would consider me worthy of their vote!   Lastly, as corny as this is (I am really getting into this “acceptance speech thing!”) I  want to thank my family, since I know my kids got off their video games long enough to login and vote for me!  It was a fantastic moment at the dinner table when I yelled out, “I WAS VOTED BEST REALTOR, PASS THE POTATOES!”  Thanks again guys, and simply put…. WOW!

Thank You!

Dear Friends and Neighbors, I LOVE being part of this community and have met so many great folks along my journey of selling homes!  Not only am I thrilled to have been awarded the Realtor Of Distinction Award for 2014, it looks like I am on track for another successful year in 2015.  I sincerely could not have had so many successes with out your support and referrals!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Where In The Neighborhood? Answer the question and you can win a prize!

I am super excited to introduce my new logo! What’s up with it, you ask? It is fresh, new, colorful and tells the world that I am committed to being your Village Connection!

And let me tell you… there is nothing RANDOM about this new logo. It did not “just happen.” It is very specific BY DESIGN!

When I look around the Old Village, there is one iconic thing that pops out in my mind, and my Logo is a mirror of this item. What is it? Do you know? Be the first person to email me the Old Village Icon and you will win a Cassina Tote bag! Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com

I am so excited to bring you my newsletter, The Village Connection Online! There is no better way to stay connected with our neighborhood, watch Real Estate Trends, learn about local business owners, share stories, and learn about upcoming events! Well, you get the idea… all things OLD VILLAGE!!! Please feel free to send me pictures, share OV stories, and more, I am happy to spread the word about what makes this neighborhood so special!

Experience Sells!

I am proud to announce that I now have $40 million+ in residential sales under my belt! Whoo Hooo! And better yet, I was recently award the prestigious Realtors Of Distinction Award (President’s Circle) which is presented by the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors to an elite group who have achieved the highest level of sales, adhered to CTAR’s Strict CODE OF ETHICS and completed additional education.