Camps & Classes At The GM Darby Building!

The GM Darby Building, located at 302 Pitt Street, was constructed in 1884 as the Berkeley County Courthouse. At that time, Mount Pleasant served as the Berkeley County seat until 1895, when the town rejoined Charleston County. In 1991, the building was renamed in honor of our former Mayor G. Magrath Darby Jr.

Today the building serves as a community staple, used by the Town of Mount Pleasant Recreation Department for a wide variety of events, classes and children’s programs. Events include guitar and piano lessons, art classes, dance lessons and so much more!

Click here for a list of Spring and Summer activities at the GM Darby Building, as well as other Town Facilities. My kids grew up attending these events, so much fun!

Here are some sample activities:

For more info, click here the Town’s Recreation Department.

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Jackie’s Recent Neighborhood Sales!

Hello neighbors! I have been specializing my business in the Old Village for the past 20 years. Today’s real estate climate is extremely competitive, which is why you need a knowledgeable REALTOR working for you. I have years of experience navigating the delicate nuances of buying or selling a home, and I would love to work with you. Please give me a call at Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com. You can also stay connected with the Old Village by following The Old Village on Facebook!

Ty’s ROADSIDE Coastal Kitchen is now open

Ty’s ROADSIDE Coastal Kitchen is now open for indoor and outdoor dining, plus takeout!  

I totally enjoyed their meatball and roasted vegetable apps, and their unique thin-crust pizzas are AWESOME!!

Open Tues-Sun at 4pm.  Come as you are and enjoy some delicious food, cold drinks, and great atmosphere! Located at 713 Coleman Blvd.  Visit Tysroadside.com for menu options, and Ty says “We look forward to cooking for the neighborhood!” 

Visit Tysroadhouse.com for their menu and more!

Meet Joanna with the White Gallery!

“We are so thrilled to have relocated our gallery from Sullivan’s to our new location on the corner of Coleman Blvd and Fairmont Ave.  Our gallery is packed with unique and eclectic finds that include artwork, jewelry, vintage antiques, and more.  Looking for something special?  We have it!  And if we don’t have it, we will try to find it, because locating and repurposing treasure is our personal passion!  Stop by and check out our one-of-a kind items!  We are thrilled to bring The White Gallery to this special community! Follow us on Instagram!

 

Meet Helen Hall of Blender Bomb!

Welcome Helen Hall to the neighborhood!  Helen is the owner and creator of Blender Bomb (BlenderBomb.com) an Omega-3 Rich Smoothie Boosters designed to make your smoothie the ultimate meal replacement!, and Hustle Smoothie Bar (hustlesmoothiebar.com), as well as Hushup X Hustle (www.hushupxhustle.com).  “Blend ’em” in your smoothie,”Break ’em” over your bowl, or “Bite ’em” for a snack.

A note from Helen:  “The fuse was lit in 2017 when I created Hushup X Hustle: a lifestyle brand intended to share my wellness journey. The HxH mission began after I gained an unwelcome 30 lbs (oops!) countered with fad diets, and exhausted myself with two-a-day workouts. Determined to lose weight, I found balance through replacing one meal a day with a B.B. smoothie and practicing an 80/20 plant-based lifestyle. Born out of my kitchen the Blender Bombs became my ‘go-to’ addition for every smoothie.” We opened Hustle Smoothie Bar in Mount Pleasant and Downtown, where we serve the blender bomb smoothies and other items that fall into the 80X20 plant-based lifestyle. Stay tuned for our upcoming brands that make it easier for people to be a little healthier and cleaner. Tipsy Spritzers, is a low ABV organic sparkling spritzer, that launches this year. 80X20 is a brand that provides healthier alternatives to your favorite items which include food, beauty and lifestyle products. This brand is launching within the next couple of months.

Pitt St Pharmacy Grilled Cheese Eating Contest! It’s on!

Join me at the Pitt Street Pharmacy, Thursday, Oct 3rd at 6:30 pm for The Grilled Cheese Sandwich Food Challenge!   Randy Santel, professional food eater, will be pursuing his goal of winning 1000 food challenges in all 50 states and 50 countries.

The current Pitt Street Pharmacy Grilled Cheese Eating Contest Record Holder is David Hester, who ate 27 grilled cheese sandwiches on May 30, 2013.  Think about it… that’s 54 pieces of bread and cheese, not to mention, a good bit of Duke’s mayonnaise!

And Santel plans to crush this number?  We will see if he can!

Santel is founder and owner of foodchallenges.com. He has won over 779 food challenges and has over 860,000 YouTube and Facebook followers.  And although he will be eating big, he is an advocate for nutrition, fitness and personal wellness and won the  2010 Men’s Health/Spartacus Body Transformation Challenge.

The Pitt Street Pharmacy is such a staple of our community, and how fun for us to come together to watch this exciting and, well, yes.. cheesy event!  See you there!

 

 

Charleston-area Home Showings Drop for 11th Straight Month

Interesting information from the Post and Courier, and while I must agree with the stats, I will say that working with a seasoned Realtor, who knows your market, is the key to going under contract quickly.  As an example, my most recent Old Village Listing 209 Greenwich Street, went under contract in 7 days. 

From Warren L. Wise, Post and Courier

While Charleston-area home sales are just slightly off last year’s pace through the first half of the year, home showings continue to lag.

For the 11th consecutive month, the number of people walking through doors to check out a house dipped across the Lowcountry in June.

The ShowingTime Showing Index for the Charleston region reported the number of doors being opened for prospective buyers dropped 6 percent in June. Showings have been down every month since last August and are off an average 9.4 percent over 12 months through June.

The good news is the negative showing rate has moderated in recent months from the double digits last fall and earlier this winter.

Sales are down for the year through July a scant 0.6 percent, but if more homes were available at price points people could afford, sales would be higher, according to Wil Riley of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors.

“The rise in home prices is outpacing income growth,” he said. “In our region, the $53,000 median household income does not align with a median home price that’s climbing toward $300,000.”

Nationally, showings dipped 1.8 percent, and an official with the Showing Index said declines have moderated across much of the nation.

“Activity in the South and Midwest remains slightly slower than in 2018, though there is more buyer activity in the lower price quartiles of the market,” said ShowingTime Chief Analytics Officer Daniil Cherkasskiy. “Pricier homes continue to see less traffic compared to the same time last year.”

It has never been more important to work with a full time, professional Realtor who knows your market.  If I can help, please contact me at Jackie@TheCassinaGroup.com

 

September Events at The Little Library

ChiroIQ Now Located at 419 Hibben St!

Chiro iQ pairs the latest chiropractic technologies with the best modalities and therapies to help you live your best life now and promote long-lasting wellness at the same time. From advanced energetic scans and laser sculpting to chiropractic back relief, they have the tools and expertise ready to optimize your health!  They are also adding yoga classes and health events in the near future!

And now ChiroIQ is announcing their new location in the Old Village!  Come visit Dr. Ross and Cindy Livingston RN,LMT at 419 Hibben St.  Ms. Khaki and all the staff hope to see you soon!

ChiroIQ
419 Hibben Street
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843.766.4444

The Blue Porch Ceiling Mystery Solved!

When touring homes, one can’t help but notice this “uniquely Charleston” trend- the light blue porch ceiling!  Many assume it is meant to represent the color of the sky, but there is more to the tradition than meets the eye.

It’s no coincidence. You can find “haint blue” all over Charleston, whether on some of the most historic houses on the Battery, or new construction communities in Mt. Pleasant…  So, what’s it all about?

According to Charleston FYI:

Now mimicked by paint companies, the first-ever “haint blue” is said to have originated in Gullah Culture in the Carolinas hundreds of years ago. The Gullah Geechee people painted their doors, window frames, shutters, and their porch ceilings as a means of protection. The light blue is believed to have the power to protect homeowners by chasing away evil spirits or ghosts. While many hear this and are quick to judge, no one should be so certain in a city known for its historic, haunted streets.

Even for those that don’t believe in the spirits, the light blue also brings a charming touch to any porch. It is also said that blue paint is believed to keep bugs and birds from nesting. The blue resembles the color of the sky, a place bugs and birds wouldn’t naturally settle or nest.

Whether or not you believe in the evil spirits that may be roaming around the cobble-stone streets of Charleston, the shade known as “haint blue” can add a charming and peaceful accent to any porch, even outside of the Lowcountry. The next time you’re wandering around Downtown Charleston, remember to look up at the porch ceilings to witness true Lowcountry culture.