Author: RARE CharlestonPicture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would...
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Author: RARE CharlestonNothing can transform a home quite like a simple seasonal color palette. Whether you want to embrace the fall foliage, some holiday whimsy, or a little winter coziness, you can do all that with a few coats of paint and some well-placed splashes of color. The best...
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Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered lane reversals on I-26 beginning at noon so that all four lanes may be used for traffic traveling westbound. For full details on the lane reversals and road closures click the link below. Live 5 News: I-26 eastbound closed; lane reversals to begin at 12 p.m. for...
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There is a category 4 hurricane forecasted to come to the Charleston area. We are tracking the storm through the National Weather Service and with the local and state government working through plans for a storm. We hope that some of this information is helpful for you and your family to stay...
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As the summer comes to an end and the kids are getting back to school it's time to get a jump on those end of summer home maintenance projects. Click here to learn the maintenance projects you should be doing now to save yourself headaches and money this coming winter. HomeStars End Of Summer Home...
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Choosing the right association can be as important as the home style. After all it not just about the amenities offered, but what type of guidelines you will be expected to adhere to. In this business we often encounter new homeowners that purchase without considering the HOA's role in the...
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While we all love to grill, communities that share common walls such as condos and townhomes often have regulations prohibiting open fire grills. But that doesn't have to ruin your summer barbecue plans. Read on to learn about bobvila.com's top three pick for electric grills and their advice for...
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For the second year, team members from Ravenel Associates came together to sort food at the Ashley River Road Post Office in support of the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This event is the single largest food drive that the Lowcountry Food Bank hosts. The Ashley River post...
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The Lowcountry Orphan Relief is a nonprofit that provides support services for Lowcountry children identified as at-risk or suffering from abandonment, abuse and/or neglect. They have served over 100 children in the last two days and are in desperate need of supplies, particularly size 7-18...
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The Lowcountry Food Bank’s largest food drive of the year, the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger, will take place Saturday, May 12th! Volunteers are needed at post offices throughout our area to help unload and sort food donations as they come in. Individuals and groups...
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Ravenel Associates is proud to announce we are a Tier 1 sponsor for the Sea Island Habitat of Humanity’s National Women Build Week 2018. This week is meant to spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by women and invite them to devote at least one day to help families build strength...
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Curb appeal can make all the difference when it comes to selling your home. Without it, buyers will lose interest before seeing the amazing features the inside of your home has to offer. The following slideshow from Bobvila.com helps identify ten common issues that may be hurting your curb...
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After our record cold winter most of us can't wait to start spending time outside. As you begin preparations for your garden keep in mind that some plants can do more than just add curb appeal. This year you may want to consider plants that also help with mosquito control. Click here to learn more.
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Anyone who's ever experienced a leak from a connecting unit knows what a nightmare it can be coordinating access and repairs. Don't let your leaking toilet become a problem when most repairs are simple fixes. To learn Bob Vila's Top Tips for a Leaking Toilet click here.
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Thank you for helping make our 2017 toy drive a success! With your help we were able to collect eighty-eight gifts this year for Toys for Tots. As promised, Ravenel Associates matched $1 for every toy collected, donating $88 total to the Lowcountry Food Bank.