Not only is Charleston rich in history, being the site where the first shots of the civil war were fired, it is also a city full of cultural diversity & fine arts and was named as the number two travel destination in the U.S. by Traveler Magazine for the 16th straight year in a row. With its great coastal location and warm climate, Charleston is a great place to reside year round. Charleston has been dubbed to have the friendliest people, noteworthy neighborhoods, vintage stores, flea markets, and peace and quiet in a recent survey by Travel and Leisure magazine. So, if you are new to the Charleston area and looking for the perfect neighborhood to establish your roots, be sure to view our Neighborhood list for areas around Charleston where you can find homes for sale that might match what you’re looking for in terms of lifestyle, neighborhood feel, amenities, proximity to downtown or the airport, or good schools. Charleston’s normal average temperature in the summer is between the mid 80’s to low 90’s for the highs and low 70’s for the lows. Our winters are relatively short with normal average temperatures in the mid 50’s to low 60’s for the highs and low temperatures in the high 30’s to low 40’s. For a more detailed look at the weather temperatures, click here. If recreation, parks and playgrounds interest you, the Charleston area has lots to offer you. From the beach and island parks to the inland nature parks with water activities such as splash zones, paddle boating, etc., you’ll have plenty to choose from. Charleston is also well known for its Historic Sites and Pristine Gardens all conveniently located to the suburban areas that surround the city. There’s no shortage of festivals in the Charleston area so, you’ll never have to look far for a weekend activity and you’ll never tire of being a “tourist” in your own town! If you view yourself as more of an urbanite, the downtown area of Charleston is a fabulous place for professionals to live. With a healthy supply of condos, city lofts, and work to live spaces at affordable prices, thanks to the recent real estate slowdown, there has never been a better time to purchase a home in the city. The city of Charleston is a peninsula so, there’s no shortage of water or water activities. In the city, you’re surrounded by rich history as you stroll along cobblestone streets and gaze out onto the Charleston Harbor from the Battery. The city is also home to major medical facilities such as the Medical University of South Carolina, Bon Secours St. Francis and Roper Hosptials, and the VA hospital. Charleston also boasts many fine secondary education facilities such as the prestigious military college—The Citadel, founded in 1842, the College of Charleston, Charleston School of Law, Charleston Southern University, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Trident Technical College. We hope to be able to provide you with answers to your questions about the area. Having grown up in the Charleston area, we love it and are enjoying raising our three children in this beautiful city. If you will be moving to the Charleston area through a Corporate Relocation, we can assist you as members of the relocation team, we are the preferred brokers for over 30 relocation companies including the major ones such as Cartus, Sirva, Primacy, Altair, and USAA. Just be sure to let your relocation consultant know that you’d like to work with Jed and Melanie DeHaven of Century 21 Properties Plus and we’ll take care of the rest. We look forward to meeting you and assisting you with your relocation to the Charleston area! Welcome Boeing Employees to your new Home. 
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