Get to know John's Island

Lowcountry Residential Builders is excited to be building in Foster's Glenn - a secluded retreat on John's Island featuring only 17 homesites.

Today we'd like to explore John's Island and what makes it a unique part of the Lowcountry landscape.

John's Island is the largest island in South Carolina and the 4th largest on the East Coast. This beautiful island features a variety of wildlife, natural scenery and history.

John's Island is home to the famous "Angel Oak" tree, the oldest tree east of the Mississippi River. The tree is estimated to be between five and fifteen hundred years old.

The community of John's Island features several unique dining establishments and shopping opportunities for those interested in getting away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Charleston.

We hope you'll come visit us out at Foster's Glenn and discover what makes John's Island such a sought after area for homebuyers in the Lowcountry.

Directions – From James Island take Maybank left on River Rd. approximately 4.8 miles on the right. Model Address will be located at 3032 Foster’s Glenn Dr. Johns Island, SC 29455

Contact Stacy Williams
Office: 843.416.8342
Cell: 843.509.1124
Email: swilliams@carolinaone.com

Good Eats in the Lowcountry!

Charleston's Restaurant Week is back and goes through January 20th.

Enjoy "Prix Fixe" menus of 3 items each at some of the top restaurants in the city. Prices range from $20, $30 or $40. Over 120 restaurants are participating and reservations are recommended.

A free app is available to show all the participating restaurants.

Learn more and download the app at: www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com

Which participating restaurant is your favorite?

Tips for Selling Your Home

Have a home to sell before you can buy a new one?  Here are some tips on how to make that home as appealing to potential buyers as possible!

• De-clutter:  Less is more when it comes to helping potential buyers visualize themselves in your home.   Remove any unnecessary items that can distract from the basic shape and feel of the home.
• Curb Appeal: This is your first impression! Make sure the yard is neat and tidy. Place some potted plants or flowers on the porch. Repaint the front door and touch up the stairs. You want your home's entrance to make a positive statement.
• Lock up the pets: When potential buyers come by make sure any and all pets are out of sight and out of the way for their walk through.
• Consider the senses: Potential buyers will be noticing more about your home than what they see in front of them. Make sure the home smells nice - not strong and flowery but warm and inviting.
• Clean: Walk through your home with a critical eye. See what stands out to you that may not normally get cleaned. Think about your bathroom mirrors, side lights, windows, tile floors, ceiling fans, etc.

The housing market is starting to rebound and you don't want anything to stop you from moving on to the Lowcountry Builders home of your dreams!

If you've sold a home recently, what worked for you?

What's Trending....

Each year the Boston Design Center releases a report highlighting the trends in home design for the upcoming year.

We've summarized the report here so you can have a jump on your decorating!

 Prints:
- Figures - Animal or human shapes, realistic or abstract
- Florals - A more modern take on the traditional small flower prints
- Strips - A big hit in fashion and home design, stripes of all sizes are in

Colors:
- Blue - Can be used as a neutral base or accent color
- Yellow - More muted than bold, think mustard
- Neutrals - Gray brown shades identified as "caramel" or "mushroom"
- Red - Popular again but in variations of the standard red, more coral or orange

What trends are you seeing for 2013? Do you agree with the predictions?

See the report for yourself HERE