Federal Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
on 01/28/10
Federal Energy Efficiency Tax CreditsBy Amanda Goucher The Federal Government continues to provide incentives to homeowners to help encourage improvements in energy efficiency. Credit opportunitie...

Power Savers: Energy Efficiency in the Residential Sector
on 01/27/10
According to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2008 Annual Energy Review, the residential real estate sector accounts for roughly a fifth (22 percent) of all energy consumption in the country.This co...

Commercial Property Tax Relief
on 01/22/10
Senate measure expected to be adopted today; no break for owner-occupied homes The state Senate is poised to approve legislation today that would benefit the commercial real estate and second-home...

Some Still Feel Pinch
on 01/22/10
Panel of experts: Problems 'looming' for commercial real estate business The effects of the recession are passing for some industries, but not for the commercial real estate business, a panel of e...

Terminal Planning Grows
on 01/22/10
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 The cost for planning the State Ports Authority's cruise terminal redevelopment has nearly doubled to about $1.3 million, but the higher price tag comes with a signific...

'Livable city' North Charleston garners sustainability award
on 12/16/09
By Robert Behre The Post and CourierTuesday, December 15, 2009 North Charleston has won a new national award recognizing sustainable development, and city leaders trumpeted the news as proof that ...

Boeing: Thousands turn out to hear construction needs for new plant
on 12/14/09
By Katy Stech The Post and CourierWednesday, December 9, 2009 Jeffrey Pierce heard about Boeing's informational meeting for local construction workers and immediately called his out-of-work collea...

North Charleston one of 2 cities recognized for sustainability
on 12/14/09
Monday, December 14, 2009 North Charleston is being honored by Home Depot Foundation as one of two nationwide for achievements in sustainable development. Sustainability means different things to...

Riley's Outlook: Mayor says city, area poised to be a leader in future economy
on 12/10/09
By Allyson Bird The Post and Courier Wednesday, December 9, 2009   When Forbes magazine ranked Charleston among the top 10 smartest cities in the world, it gave Mayor Joe Riley a reason to remi...

Questions for Home Buyers
on 12/09/09
By SARI KRIEGER For home buyers, green is fast becoming a priority-whether it's because they want to reduce their energy costs, minimize their carbon footprint or improve indoor air quality. Here ...

Buy-and-Hold Strategies Suit Today’s Market
on 07/31/09
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL by Joseph Dobrian OPPORTUNITES IN REAL ESTATE Saturday/Sunday, June 27-28, 2009 Every downturn in real estate brings opportunities for investors, whether they're looking fo...