Lure Becomes Stronger for Prospective Home Buyers Owning Continues to Become More Affordable Relative to Renting, but Several Obstacles Prevent Many from Biting Home prices and mortgage rates have fallen so far that the monthly cost of owning a home is more affordable than at any point in the past 15 years and is less [...]
Think Locally and we all can win.
This is a great time to remember your neighborhood shops. The jeweler that helped make things a bit warmer at home, the decorator that made your friends say wow the last time they came over and the bookstore that made sure you had a good trashy novel on your last trip to the beach. First [...]
Where The Locals Go In Beaufort, SC – FWDG Furniture
FWDG, Furniture Warehouse Design Gallery, has been a family owned and operated business in Beaufort since 1972. Located in the Perimeter Walk center, FWDG has been voted best furniture store for 12 years and has also received many other awards including Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year, Businessman of the Year, and the [...]
Where The Locals Go In Beaufort, SC – Islands Meat Market
There is a meat market here in Beaufort that I love called Islands Meat Market. They have the best steaks, great ribs, and chicken along with the less-traditional ostrich, elk, and gator. They make a wide assortment of sausage including flavors like apple & rosemary, italian, and onion, as well as making brats, kielbasa, and [...]
Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens – Beaufort, South Carolina
As South Carolina’s second-oldest city, Beaufort is also home to the state’s largest National Historic Landmark District. It is significant as a center of antebellum plantation culture in South Carolina, its role during the Civil War, and in African-American history during and after the war. Beaufort South Carolina’s Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens is [...]
Beaufort, SC – Coastal Conservation Association Banquet
In the coastal town of Beaufort South Carolina, real estate not only comes with a beautifully scenic location, it’s also a mecca for fishing and other outdoor activities. Beaufort has been named a “Top 20 Fishing Town” by Field and Stream, a “Top 50 Adventure Town” by National Geographic Adventure and a “Top 200 Outdoors Town” by [...]
Beaufort Shrimp Festival 2011
The 17th Annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival will take place on September 30 – October 1 at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort, SC. This is a local favorite event with 15 area restaurants competing for the title of “best” and “most creative” dishes featuring wild caught local shrimp. Along with the fabulous [...]
Beaufort’s Tricentennial Historic Grand Parade
Beaufort’s Tricentennial year celebrations continue this weekend with the Tricentennial Historical Grand Parade in downtown Beaufort. The parade will be lead by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band along with the Beaufort Fire Department’s color guard, with Gary Sinise serving as Grand Marshall. Decorated parade floats will showcase the 300 year history of Beaufort. Throughout [...]
Lt. Dan Weekend – Beaufort, SC
Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band will be heading back to Beaufort, SC on September 16, 2011 for the Second Annual Lt. Dan Weekend. The weekend gets started with the Lt. Dan Band performing at Waterfront Park on Friday night. Additional events that will be taking place include the Lt. Dan Classic at the Parris [...]
Local Real Estate Market Showing Improvement
The real estate market in the greater Bluffton, SC area, which includes Beaufort, is showing encouraging signs of improvement. The total number of residential sales is up 11% for the first six months of this year compared to 2010 figures of the same period, with the greater Hilton Head Island market being the best performing in the state [...]
Beaufort Taste and Toast
Beaufort Taste & Toast will be happening on August 13 at the Dataw Island Clubhouse. Come join in an evening of fine foods prepared by some of Beaufort’s best chefs, with wines selected for each unique dish. The chefs and wine representatives will be available for discussions as well. Participating
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56th Annual Beaufort Water Festival
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A Brief History of Beaufort SC
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