RARE Charleston Blog HomeYou’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best times to sell your home, and we’ll be honest: they do have their perks. But with mortgage rates remaining low and motivated buyers steadily flowing into the market, this fall is shaping up to be a...
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RARE Charleston Blog HomeWe’ve all been there. One day, you look around your house, and there’s just So. Much. Stuff. Stuff in boxes, stuff on the walls, stuff in the corners—just…stuff. If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’re going to have to deal with all that accumulated...
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There is nothing more adorable than seeing our kids excitedly trick-or-treating as their favorite superhero or cartoon character. As we fondly reminisce Halloweens passed, we get to enjoy watching them form memories of their own. While these times are sure to be cherished, its important that we...
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Autumn is officially here! With the changing of the leaves come Fall festivals, the Coastal Carolina Fair, pumpkin patches and hay rides. With so many exciting festivities its easy to forget winter is just around the corner. However, its important to complete your fall maintenance checklist...
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Ravenel Associates is monitoring Hurricane Dorian. The Governor McMaster has issued a mandatory evacuation for all of the South Carolina coast line beginning at 12 noon, today. Lane reversals of I-26 will begin at noon. It is recommended owners and residents take the time now to secure all...
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The Charleston County Mosquito Control Program utilizes several methods to treat mosquitoes in our area in an effort to protect public health. To request service in your area or to simply learn more, visit the Charleston County Public Works. Excerpts from...
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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...