Edisto Island Travel Guide-Calendar of Events

Edisto Beach, SC

April 4, 2010
Easter Sunrise Service
Pavilion Parking Lot
6:30 am

March 25 - 28, 2010
Bull in a China Shop - a play by the Edisto Art Guild Players
Edisto Beach Civic Center

March 20, 2010
Great American Clean-Up Spring Campaign
Sponsored by EdistoPride, 9 a.m. – noon, various locations.

April 3, 2010 (Always the Saturday before Easter)
Art Guild Spring Show & Sale
The Edistonian General Store

May 1, 2010 (Always the First Saturday in May)
Edisto Day Bazaar - Arts & Crafts Festival
Lion's Club (King's Daughters)
Sponsored by the King's Daughters

May 15, 2010
Back to Nature Celebration
Outings all day on land and water with top S.C. naturalists.
Sponsor: Edisto Island Open Land Trust (843-869-9004)

May 16, 2010
Legacy Live Oak Dedication and Conservation Celebration
TBA
Sponsored by the Edisto Island Open Land Trust (843-869-9004)

May 29 (Always the Saturday before Memorial Day)
Fire Department Fish Fry
Edisto Lion's Club

June14 - September 7, 2010
Edisto Art Guild - Jennie Gowan Juried Art Show
Edisto Museum
Show, June 14 - 17
Exhibit & Sale, June 21 - Sept 7

June 2010, Date TBA
Sweet Corn Day
King’s Market (10:00am – 6:00pm, 843-869-3600)
Bounce castle, snow cones, sweet corn boiled fresh from the field, boiled peanuts, antique cars, and a tractor display

June 25, 2010
The Tomato Open Golf Tournament
The Plantation Course at Edisto (843-869-1111)
Tournament benefits the Edisto Island Open Land Trust (843-869-9004).
http://www.edisto.org

2010 Dates TBA
Bingo
Edisto Beach Lions Club
Tuesdays & Thursdays

July 28 - 31, 2010
Edisto Marina Billfish Tournament

September 18, 2010 (Always the Third Saturday in September)
Beach & River Sweep
Edisto Beach State Park
Sponsored by EdistoPride

October 9, 2010 (Second Saturday in Oct)
Art Guild Fall Show & Sale
Trinity Episcopal Church

October 9, 2010 (Always the Second Saturday in Oct)
Beyond Edisto Plantation Tour
Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society
Annual Tour of Plantations, Churches Graveyards & Historic Sites

October 16, 2010 (Always the Third Saturday in Oct)
Edisto Fall Festival

Date TBA, 2010
14th Annual Edisto Beach Elementary Silent Auction
Edisto Beach Civic Center

November 14, 2010
Oyster Roast and Annual Meeting
TBA
Sponsored by the Edisto Island Open Land Trust (843-869-9004)

November 26, 2010 (Always the Friday After Thanksgiving)
Edisto Island Museum Open House
Edisto Island Museum
Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society 843-869-1954

December 11 - 2:00 PM - 2010 (Always the Second Saturday in Dec)
19th Annual Edisto Beach Christmas Parade
Edisto Chamber of Commerce

December 11 - 5:00 PM - 2010 (Always the Second Saturday in Dec)
Edisto Boat Parade
Live Oak Landing to Bay Point, Begins at 5:00 pm
Contact Edisto Watersports & Tackle (869-0663), Lindsey Young or Robin McAliley.

December 12, 2010 (Always the Second Sunday in Dec)
Edisto Community Chorus Christmas Concert
Edisto Beach Baptist Church

Edisto Beach-Now That’s Heaven!

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

Edisto Beach, SC

Cell-843-908-2101
Toll Free 800-726-1881

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Posted Thursday, February 04, 2010 11:23 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

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Posted Monday, January 18, 2010 3:11 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Gov't Seized Home on Edisto Island-Goes on Auction Block

Edisto Beach, SC

This Amazing Opportunity just came across my desk and I thought I would share it with my friends.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone to own a very nice home on true deepwater- with killer views.  It is located down Peters Point road about 3 miles on the right in a small subdivision called Spartina. This home was originally listed for $999,000 about 2 years ago but sell should sell for way less.  As of today, the opening bid has not been established.  Unlike bank auctions, Uncle Sam can sell for whatever the market brings.

So How Did the Gov't get it on the Block? As word on the street has it-the previous owners were bilking the government for millions of dollars by selling military parts.  They had a scheme by selling the parts for the market price but charging an outrageous shipping charge.  About 20 million dollars later, Uncle Sam gets smart and indites the operators and seizes the property of the law breakers.  Luckily for the buyers, somebody is going to get a heck of a deal on a waterfront house on Edisto Island.  The auction is on February 18, 2010 in Charleston.  Auctions are a great way to pick up a deal but can sometimes be tricky.  The paperwork can sometimes be daunting. I will be glad to answer any questions that you may have. Check out the details below:

1499 Marsh Bluff Court

1499 Marsh Bluff Court, Edisto Island, SC

Single Family Home

1.5 level home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, kitchen, great room, dining room, den, recreation room, laundry, and attached 2-car garage on the lower level. The home has a fireplace, 2 wood decks, screened porch, reverse osmosis system well, and storage building. All furnishings (except designated paintings) are included. The home is located on 4 ± acres in the small community of Marsh Bluff and has a dock on a deep waterway. Edisto Beach offers some shopping, with most amenities located in the larger cities of Walterboro and Charleston approx. 40 miles away. Click to view Spartina Bay HOA documents. Click to view dock lease.

Click here to view a virtual tour and more photos of the property.

Directions to Sale Property: From Charleston International Airport take International Blvd. Turn Right on ramp for I-526/Mark Clark Expressway toward Savannah. Turn Right onto SR-7/Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Turn Right onto US-17/Savannah Hwy. Bear Left onto SR-162 West. Keep Left onto SR-164. Turn Left onto SR-174. Turn Right onto Peters PointRoad. Turn Right onto Marsh Bluff Ct.

Auction: Thursday, February 18, 2010

Registration Starts: 10:00 a.m

Auction Starts: 11:00 a.m.

Auction Location: Held at the property site

Open House Dates: Sunday, February 7 and 14, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Deposit: $50,000 Cashier's check made payable to EG&G Tech Srvcs

Opening/Starting Bid: Will be established at the auction

Minimum/Reserve Bid: For details, please click here

Cashier's checks made payable to bidder's name CANNOT be accepted uilities: Electricity, Well Water, and Septic   Parcel No: 025-00-00-038   2009 Annual Taxes: $8,683.87 ±   Age: 5 years   Zoning: AGR/Agricultural-Res use permitted   Total Living Space: 3,851 ± sq. ft.   Total Site Area: 4.05 ± acres   County: Charleston   HOA Fee: $400 ± a year   Sale Number: 10-66-894

Back of 1499 Marsh Bluff Court



Dock of 1499 Marsh Bluff Court
Floor Plan of 1499 Marsh Bluff Court

(Click on Photos for more Details)

It is going to be a great deal for some lucky buyer.  If you feel overwhelmed by the details-It would be my pleasure to represent you.

Stay Warm,

Cal Griffin
The Edisto Real Estate Advisor
843-908-2101
Click Here for FREE EDISTO MLS

Posted Tuesday, January 05, 2010 10:22 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Don't Pay Your Edisto Beach Tax Bill Before read this...

Don't Pay Your Edisto Beach Tax Bill Before read this...

Edisto Beach, SC

Tax Alert.  I am sure by now that you have heard all the commotion about Colleton County’s new tax software. If not, Here is the short reprise of the situation.  Beginning of 2009, the Colleton County Treasurer, and Assessor’s office purchased new software to bring the county’s into the 21^st century. (Way over due in my opinion.) They were told that it would probably take about three months to migrate all the records from the old system to the new an updated version. Well about June, Becky Hill the county Treasurer new that they had a major problem. It was not until late August did they realize the magnanimity of the crisis.  The bills would not be mailed in September and the County’s cash flow would be severely impeded. This was not good.

Flip ahead to the present, the bills were finally mailed last week, a tax bond was acquired to cover the cash shortage caused by the bill not being paid.  Problem solved…well hold on their cowboy.  This is one nightmare that just wouldn’t go away. So it turns out that a majority of the Bills that were mailed are Wrong.  I have talked to several clients that their tax bill were almost double.  Here is what was in the Press and Standard to day about the fiasco:

Shortly after the tax bill began appearing in the property owners’ mailboxes, the call into the county offices began.

“The number of calls has been horrendous,” Colleton County Treasurer Becky Hill said.  “We can’t do anything but answer the phones and research what I wrong with the bills.”

Hill said the line of vistors to the office’s of Assessor George “Bucky” McCormack and Auditor Jim Hiott “were out the door.”  Phone calls, she added, quickly filled up the voice mails of office personnel.

That led callers to begin dialing Hill’s office and tying up the treasurer’s office lines.

“The first day was the worst,” Hill said. Now each day, its getting a little better.”

Wednesday, Hiott said his office is still being inundated with calls. He had 35 messages to respond to when he began his day.

Stop! Don’t Pay your Tax Bill until you have thoroughly Read your Bill and if it is a Huge difference from last year call the Assessor’s office.  843-549-1213

I will keep you posted on this situation.  Feel free to leave a comment or a question and I will be glad to help out. 

Have a Great Week!

Cal Griffin
The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor
843-549-6995
Click Here for a FREE MLS SEARCH

Posted Friday, December 18, 2009 4:09 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Edisto Beach Restaurant Guide

Edisto's Restaurants

Edisto Beach, South Carolina

"There ain't nothing finer than being in Carolina..." especially when it comes to Southern Cooking.  And Edisto is no exception to the rule.  Our Lowcountry Seafood is not to be matched anywhere on the East Coast.  Caught fresh daily from the ocean and creeks surrounding Edisto, are Shrimp, oysters, clams, Blue Crabs, Mahi Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Flounder and so much more.  Our restaurants pride themselves in giving our visitors a meal to remember.

The Old Post Office Restaurant-Edisto
The Old Post Office Restaurant

 

The Old Post Office Restaurant

1442 Hwy 174 Edisto Island, SC 29438 (next to With These Hands Gallery)
This is the most prominent building that you're likely to see as you drive through the forests and fields across Edisto Island. About 5 miles from the beach, the restaurant was once a combination post office and general store, as its weathered clapboards and old-time architecture imply. Chef Philip Bardin and his partners, who transformed the premises in 1988, prepare a worthy compendium of Low Country cuisine and serve it in copious portions. Try island corn and crabmeat chowder, Orangeburg onion sausage with black bean sauce, scallops and grits with mousseline sauce, fried quail with duck-stock gravy, and "fussed-over" pork chops with hickory-smoked tomato sauce. This is probably the only restaurant on Edisto that you will need to make reservations.  This is one of those "do not miss" experiences.

Phone 843-869-2339 $$$$    Click here for more info

Buck's Pizza

145 Jungle Rd. Edisto Beach SC 29438

Edisto's place for pizza and wings. Locally owned with its own Edisto style pizza.  Eat-in or Delivery.
Phone 843-869-5000 $

Po Pigs Bo-B-Q

Hwy. 174 Edisto Island SC 29438 (next to the Horizon)
Edisto's famous own award winning Barbeque.  Ribs, Hash, Chopped pork....mmm Good!
Locally Owned by Chef BoBo Lee.
Phone 843-869-9003 $

 

 

Edisto Plantation Grill

The Plantation Grill & Grovers Seafood Bar

Located in Wyndham Ocean Ridge Resort. Open to the public.

Let Chef Nathan Smith tantalize yours senses with fresh-caught fish or a grain feed beef entre'. A great place to relax and entertain after a day at the beach or golf course.
Phone 843-869-0345 $$$      Click Here for more Info

Click here for Dinner Menu

Edisto Mains Market
Step back in Time -Edisto Main Market

Main's Market Café

1084 Hwy. 174  Edisto Island SC 294838

Serving Breakfast & lunch, is Low country soul food at its best.  This place is a step back in time.
From the outside it looks like a dilapidated shack, but on the inside is a quaint 1950's style
general store.  And the tomato pie is to die for!
Phone 843-869-1337 $

McConkey's Jungle Shack
McConkey's Jungle Shack

McConkey's Jungle Shack

108 Jungle Rd. Edisto Beach SC 29438

This open air eatery features handmade burgers and a sleuth of gourmet delicacies Great sandwiches!
Burgers, wraps & salads.  You will need to try the burger topped with homemade pimiento cheese.
Phone 843-869-0097 $$       Click here for Menu

 

 

Sea Cow Eatery on Edisto
Sea Cow Eatery on Edisto

The Sea Cow Eatery

145-A Jungle Rd.  Edisto Beach SC 29438

Known for its sumptuous breakfast, this is a great alternative to fast food. Serves lite meals and sandwiches. Don't forget the homemade Key Lime pie.
Phone 843-869-3222 $     Click here for more Info

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Waterfront Restuarant on Edisto
Waterfront Restuarant on Edisto

Waterfront Restaurant & Bar

136 Jungle Rd. Edisto Beach SC 29438

From harvesting oysters to trawling for shrimp, the Flowers' name upholds four generations in the seafood industry on Edisto Island.  Today, Scot Flowers, continues the tradition by preparing for you the freshest seafood on Edisto to the tables of The Waterfront.

Located in the heart of Edisto Beach, the restaurant offers seafood, steaks, chicken, pasta and stir-fry in a charming atmosphere. Usually a short wait during the Summer months.
Phone 843-869-1400       $$$ Click here for more Info

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Click here for Sunday Brunch

 

Edisto Pavillion

Enterprise Pavilion Restaurant

Corner of Hwy 174 and Palmetto Blvd Edisto Beach SC 29438

Only oceanfront dining on Edisto Beach.
843-869-4474 $        Click here for more Info

 

Whaley's
2801 Myrtle Street Edisto Beach SC 29438

This old filling station, complete with vintage gas pumps, serves to-die-for fresh local shrimp and chessy-grits. Other divine offerings include crap cakes, pan seared mahi mahi with a linguini sauce.  Also, serves sandwiches and healthy meals.
Phone 843-869-2161 $$     Click here for more Info

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The Thirsty Fish

3731 Dock Site Rd. Edisto Beach SC 29438

Appetizers, beverages, and frequently live music will set this place on fire.
Phone 843-869-1408 Click here for more Info

Dockside Restaurant

3730 Docksite Rd.  Edisto Beach SC 29438

You'll feast on great local seafood at this Edisto restaurant.  Fried Seafood is truly southern tradition.  And you will find lightly battered fried fish, shrimp and scallops here.  Usually, a short wait during the summer months but you are encouraged to wait out on the deck by the dock.  Another fine Edisto Experience.
Phone 843-869-2695 $$$

Bon Appetite'  Enjoy your stay on Edisto!

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

843-908-2101
Email Cal@CalGriffin.com

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Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:22 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Edisto Beach SC-What about the Point of Sale Taxes???

Edisto Beach, SC-What about Point of Sale Taxes

The highly flawed 2006  property tax code has severely hurt real estate sales on Edisto Beach.  So when is going to be fixed?  Here is the recent update:

Legislation addressing point of sale property tax assessment remains the number one legislative priority for South Carolina REALTORS® this session. The leadership and staff of your association spent the summer and fall traveling the state, meeting with Senators, hosting local delegation meetings, meeting with local elected officials, compiling data, keeping the issue in the press and organizing an aggressive REALTOR® campaign supporting point of sale reform.

As you know, point of sale assessment is adversely affecting the real estate market and commercial investment in our state. Without commercial investment and the jobs it brings, we cannot grow our state out of the current recession. SC Realtors believe addressing point of sale through passage of H.3272 will provide an immediate economic catalyst to reignite our economy. Our opposition has argued that H.3272 is just another patch to the tax reform legislation that was passed in 2006, known as Act 388. SCR agrees that Act 388 has some serious long-term problems. H.3272 has a shelf life of only 5 years - enough time to put South Carolinians back to work and lead us out of the recession. H.3272 gives the Tax Realignment Commission and the General Assembly the time to do what needs to be done - an overhaul of the entire tax code.

H.3272 caps point of sale reassessment at 15% and uses that value as the baseline for the next countywide reassessment cycle. The legislation is sunset to five years and applies to transactions from January 1, 2009 forward. After receiving approval by a vote of 85 to 23 by the House, and unanimously passing the Senate Finance Committee, the bill immediately stalled once it hit the Senate floor, until the Senate voted to set H.3272 for Special Order by a vote of 34 to 7. This is a procedural maneuver that improved chances of having the bill considered despite the objections raised by Senators Matthews, Hutto, McGill, Leventis, Williams, and Nicholson. While the Senate did not pass H.3272 in 2009, we retain our slot on the Special Order calendar going in to 2010. We will not relent on this issue, and your involvement is critical. SC REALTORS® must rally around this issue to ensure passage early in 2010.

We as Citizens of Edisto and property owners must continue to put pressure on our legislature. About a month, we almost let a municipal lobbying group pass some unfavorable code that would have slowed our chance at getting this tax code fixed in 2010.  Here is the story:

Several municipal council resolutions have surfaced the past two weeks opposing any change to point of sale assessment. The Municipal Association is aggressively encouraging all cities and towns across the state to pass these resolutions. It is incredibly important that your local association be vigilant and find out if your city council(s) will be taking up a resolution opposing H.3272. Now is the time to call your council members and appropriate local government staff. Please ask them if they intend to take up the resolution, ask that Realtors be given the opportunity prior to that meeting to educate the Council on what point of sale means to your community, and ask them not to bring the resolution before Council. Being active at the local level is vitally important to our success at the Statehouse. Thanks to house speaker Bobby Harrell in his efforts to squash the resolutions.  Edisto real estate is safe for the time being. But we need to mandate the change in the SC Tax Code in 2010.

Please continue to keep informed and involved.  It takes all of us to get things done.  We have to keep pushing and making noise. We need to get our lawmakers focused on the things that matter. Jobs and taxes. If we let the good old boys keep doing what they have been doing...we will get the same results.  Have a Great Weekend!

Cal Griffin
The Edisto Real Estate Advisor
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Posted Saturday, December 05, 2009 5:08 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

What's the Skinny on the Edisto Real Estate Market???

Edisto Beach, SC Date: 11/30/2009

Residential Real Estate Sales Up 31% from October 2008

CHARLESTON, SC—(November 10, 2009) Preliminary data from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® showed a 31% increase in closed sales year-over-year.  721 homes sold this October, as compared to 549 homes in October 2008.

The increase in sales is largely attributed to a more affordable market, as buyers take advantage of the robust inventory of fairly priced homes.  In line with the national trend of an 11% decrease in median price, the Charleston area saw median home prices settle to just under $170,000 in October, a 13% variation in price from 2008.

Inventory dropped slightly again, with 10,631 homes currently listed for sale with the Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service.

BERKELEY COUNTY
Berkeley County sales were up 25% from October of last year; 186 homes sold at a median price of $155,000.  In October of 2008, 149 homes sold at a median price of $169,900.

CHARLESTON COUNTY
In the last 30 days, 339 homes sold at a median price of $205,000 in Charleston County.  That reflects a 9% increase in sales, from last year’s 312 closings during the month of October.

DORCHESTER COUNTY
Sales in Dorchester County increased by 53% year-over-year; 177 homes sold at a median price of $152,700 compared to 116 sales at $167,663 in October 2008.

Edisto Island and Edisto Beach

Unfortunately for the Edisto Area, sales were still dismal at the end of November.  Everyone had hoped the small bump in October was a sign that the worst was over. We will just have to wait and see what the future brings.  We are seeing a lot of opportunist buying especially good deals.  The regular second home buyer has not yet returned to the market.

Residential Data

Total Listings on the Market: 203 active listings Average Price: $729,193 Median Price: $579,000 Highest Price: $4,275,000 Lowest Price: $85,000 Average DOM: 357

Total Listings Sold: 60 closed transactions-Average Price: $445,835 Median Price: $399,500 Highest Price: $1,450,000 Lowest Price: $117,000 Average DOM: 203

Vacant Land and Lots

Total Listings on the Market: 265 Active Listings- Average Price: $325,773- Median Price: $209,000- Highest Price: $2,500,000- Lowest Price: $29,000 -Average DOM: 501

Total Listings Sold: 19 closed transactions-Average Price: $188,205- Median Price: $128,000- Highest Price: $825,000- Lowest Price: $22,500- Average DOM: 289

I believe that we are at or near the bottom of the market.  Values are nearing 2002 ranges.  It's a Great time to buy a one of a kind on Edisto!

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Real Estate Advisor

843-908-2101

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Posted Monday, November 30, 2009 9:25 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

The Most Amazing Sunset on Edisto Beach

Edisto Beach SC- Friday the 13th for most of the day was gloomy and dreary.  You know, one of those days you wished that you had just stayed in bed.  It was cold, wet and it was the end of the week... Finally the day slumbered its way to the finish line. And while packing my brief case for the long ride home, I noticed outside my window just over the marsh grass a strange but warm glow.  Curious, I moved closer and peered out over the horizon.  The magnanimity of the clouds and the awe inspiring blaze of the Sun was almost overwhelming.  At that point I was reminded of What an Awesome God we have!  Take a look at this:

Sometimes we need an awe inspiring Sunset, or a long walk on a quiet beach to reunite with our Creator.  And just sometimes we need to be reminded of the blessings that He has given us and the Abundant life that we have been promised.  And just sometimes...Just to be still and know.

Have an Awesome Weekend!

Cal Griffin
The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

843-908-2101

http://www/CalGriffin.com

Posted Friday, November 13, 2009 11:14 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Edisto Beach Town Council Results

It was a strong turnout today for Edisto's Town Council Race.  Here are the results:

DARBY 147

HUTTO 322

MANN 318

Of the 655 eligible voters, 418 cast votes. Of those, 86 were absentee.

Wow! That's a 77% turnout!  We have heard the Vote of the People.  Congratulations to the Winners!

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Real Estate Advisor

843-908-2101

http://www.CalGriffin.com

Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 11:12 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Its getting SpooKy on Edisto

Edisto Beach, SC-The Grim, Grim and Ghost are certainly alive and Shockingly well on Edisto Beach.  On my daily tour of the Beach, I noticed the wind began to Howl, the old oak trees shivered with life,  the clouds seemly moved in so close, the air was thick and hard to breath and there before my eyes is what I stumbled upon and will never forget this Day....

Not sure how I escaped with my life from this haunted mansion. But I would like to wish you all a Happy Halloween from all of the ghost and ghouls down here on Edisto Beach.  Be sure to stop the next time that you are on the Beach.  I am sure we will have a Hauntingly Good Time.

Cal Griffin
The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor
843-908-2101
http://www.CalGriffin.com

Posted Friday, October 30, 2009 2:00 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Did you go to the Edisto Fall Festival?

The Edisto Fall Festival

Edisto Beach, SC- Family, Food and Fun.  This year’s festival featured about thirty vendors offering arts, crafts, jewelry, sweet treats, face painting, and more.  As with everything on Edisto, this festival is more of a laid back stroll thru a home town- style main street.  You know-Very casual, very kid and pet friendly…something that you would only find on Edisto.

A new addition to the festival was Salkehatchie Stew- a group of local Lowcountry Story tellers weaving their legend and lore. It certainly was a crowd pleaser. Not to mention the free Edisto Shrimp Gumbo prepared by Chef Travis Godley.  I asked him what was the difference between a Chef and a Cook?  He said, “a Chef doesn’t have to clean the pots and pans that he uses”.  I am definitely a Chef!

The day started off cloudy and cool but eventually the sun peeked out of the clouds and warmed things up a bit.  All in all, it was another fine event for Edisto.  Hope to see you next year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edisto Beach-Now That's Heaven!

Cal  Griffin

843-908-2101

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Posted Saturday, October 17, 2009 5:04 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Check out the Fall Flowers on Edisto

What a fantastic time to be on Edisto Beach! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to be on Edisto.  You wouldn’t believe all the amazing array of fall flowers.  The deep purples, the brilliant yellows and the burnt oranges illumine this semi-tropical island.  It is hard to believe that winter is almost about us.  Let's not think those evil thoughts yet. Today, with the sun shinning and the warm southern breezes the temperature hit 77 F degrees.  I even saw some folks coming off the beach in bathing suits and flip flops.  They are living the good life.  Oh, did I mention Fall Flowers?  Check out these beautiful flowers that I saw on my daily drive around the beach.

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Don't for the Fall Festival this weekend.  The street will be closed off on Jungle around the  Bucks Pizza area  for Arts and Crafts, Jumping Castles and lots of Food.  Hope to see you there!  Don't forget to take time to smell the...Flowers:)

Cal Griffin

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Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2009 3:37 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

What's a Bache???

Posted Monday, October 12, 2009 11:55 AM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

This One is too Weird...

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This one is too Weird…..

 

If you know Edisto Beach…and I think that you do.  By now you know that we call a home on Edisto a Beach House.  And that when you drive onto Edisto, it is like stepping back into time…you will find houses that are from the 1950’s to the present.  And sometimes you will find Beach Houses that are just plain Weird!!!!

 

2207 SeaBrook Street Edisto Beach South Carolina   $625,900

 

This Beach House has been on the market since May.  It has a modern design.  It is a cross between a NY loft and Pacific Bungalow.  The outside has many levels and is sided with  rustic cedar.  It is not something that you see a lot…or much at all.  I will let the photos do the talking on this one.

 

 

 

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What can I say?  Has a lot of rooms, new furniture, a less than functional kitchen and is over priced.  I would let this one pass.  Enough Said!

 

 

Cal Griffin

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Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 9:06 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments

Edisto Beach...have you ever found a Diamond in the Rough???

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

Have you ever really seen a Diamond in the rough….

This is the time of year to come to Edisto Beach.  It is still warm and sunny.  All of the tourists have gone home.  The birds are singing-the fish are jumping.  You get the drift.  It is my favorite time of year on Edisto!

Today is the anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers that let to a deeper recession and a litany of government programs that tried to end the pain of the slow down.  Whether, the government stimulus programs worked are yet to be seen.  I know that our government has spent a lot of money on our behalf and I am really not certain just how we intend to pay for the bill.  Time will tell.

As for the  Edisto Real Estate market, as I premised last week, the market has seemed to stabilize.  We are not seeing near the amount of price reductions that we saw in the spring and the buyers are beginning to look again.  It should be a quite productive fall selling season.

Again, I have picked the Edisto House of the week from another listing company:

2503 Palmetto Blvd, Edisto Island, SC

This one came to me by surprise.  Our company listed and sold this home back in 2007 for $660,000.  At the time, the house was in need of some tender love and care.  It needed painting, flooring and new furniture.  The original list price was $769,000 in 2006- makes this house quite a deal at $619,000.

Moreover, this home has had a total makeover.  New flooring, new paint, new kitchen counter tops and a major cleaning.  When I walked into the house last Saturday, I thought that I was in the wrong place.   My client asked me about the beautiful flooring as soon as I walked into the entrance.  I looked down and then up and noticed that not only the ceiling that had been painted but the brown paneling on the walls.  It was quite a surprise when I caught a glimpse of the tiled kitchen.  It was fantastic makeover.  I applaud the interior decorator!

Here are the Pros:

2^nd Row Great Location                  Beautifully Landscaped Yard w/irrigation

Big Deck                                            Pottery Barn Style Furniture

Golf Cart Storage                             Strong Rental History

Very Clean                                         Lots of Parking for boats and guest

Here are the Cons:

Built in 1978-it has good bones but is still an older home

Where is the back door and back deck or screen porch???

Needs a Master Bathroom.

2503 Palmetto Blvd, Edisto Beach South Carolina

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All and all, I would give this Edisto Beach House a thumbs up.   It might be older but it has been completely been remodeled and refurnished.  It looks and feels like a brand new beach house.  Also, it is just a few steps to a great beach.

Again, I hope your week is prosperous and safe.   As always please feel free to ask questions, or request an estimate concerning the cost of ownership(taxes, insurance, rental income, etc.).

Until next week, I will be your eyes and ears on Edisto

Cal Griffin

The Edisto Beach Real Estate Advisor

cal@calgriffin.com

843-908-2101

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Posted Tuesday, September 15, 2009 4:37 PM by Cal Griffin | 0 Comments