http://www.lifeatkiawah.com en marylegare_whaley@kiawahisland.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-16T13:16:07+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/couture-for-a-cause-comes-to-freshfields-village/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/couture-for-a-cause-comes-to-freshfields-village/#When:13:16:07Z Freshfields Village presents…A Strut Above: An Evening Event and Fashion Show to benefit the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center. Couture and caring join forces when summer’s top fashions hit the runway this season. Join emcee Rosanna Krekel of The Fashion Group International for a night of celestial styles. All proceeds will benefit the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center. The event begins with a cocktail hour, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction on the green at Freshfields Village. Life on Kiawah, Events, Kiawah Partners, Freshfields Village 2012-05-16T13:16:07+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/whos-the-happiest-seaside-town-around-thats-right-kiawah/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/whos-the-happiest-seaside-town-around-thats-right-kiawah/#When:16:07:19Z In its June issue, Coastal Living magazine ranked the 15 happiest places to live on the coast and, not surprisingly, Kiawah Island, SC was named #1! The list, which takes into account factors like the number of sunny days and beach quality, among others, noted that, “with small-town charms and proximity to the gracious urbanity of Charleston, Kiawah makes the ideal possible: a vacation-like lifestyle with easy access to commerce and culture.” At Kiawah Island Real Estate, we couldn’t agree more! To read the full article, click here. Real Estate, Distinctive Properties 2012-05-15T16:07:19+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/first-100-days-of-2012-produce-positive-results-for-kiawah/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/first-100-days-of-2012-produce-positive-results-for-kiawah/#When:14:04:01Z Kiawah’s real estate economy continues to improve, as seen in Kiawah Island Real Estate’s most recent Just Solds. The 21 properties on the list, which features closed properties between March 25 – April 29, include a variety of real estate properties and a wide range of price points, including five that closed at more than $2 million and a total sales volume of just over $23 million. Real Estate, Just Solds 2012-05-03T14:04:01+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/gourmet-grapes-weekend-coming-to-the-sanctuary-may-4th-6th/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/gourmet-grapes-weekend-coming-to-the-sanctuary-may-4th-6th/#When:16:35:00Z Local and national culinary visionaries, along with award-winning wineries, are combining their talents for a very special fundraising weekend on behalf of the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center. Gourmet & Grapes Weekend kicks off Friday night May 4th with a black tie dinner in The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary.  Life on Kiawah, Events, Visiting, The Sanctuary 2012-04-25T16:35:00+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/3.keegan-bradley-takes-on-the-ocean-course-at-the-pga-championship-media-da/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/3.keegan-bradley-takes-on-the-ocean-course-at-the-pga-championship-media-da/#When:16:32:10Z As anyone who bolts for the nearest HDTV when a PGA event comes on can tell you—it’s been an exciting season on the tour so far. As the Majors kick off, the thrills will just keep coming, as all roads lead to Kiawah Island and the 94th PGA Championship, August 6–12. Golf, 2012 PGA Championship 2012-04-25T16:32:10+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/ocean-park-live-in-the-landscape-of-legends/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/ocean-park-live-in-the-landscape-of-legends/#When:16:16:08Z The countdown is on to the official May 2012 release of the first 8 homesites in Kiawah’s new Ocean Park neighborhood, described as being set “in the landscape of legends.” Three of these new homesites overlook Willet Pond and have direct views towards the Ocean Course, and five sites are set along the high bluff overlooking Bass Creek with long views over the marsh. Residents of Ocean Park will enjoy easy access to one of America’s most romantic beaches through both the Ocean Course Clubhouse grounds and the Kiawah Island Club’s Members-only Beach Club. Real Estate, Ocean Park 2012-04-25T16:16:08+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/indigo-park-models-open-their-doors-to-eco-living/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/indigo-park-models-open-their-doors-to-eco-living/#When:16:32:17Z Join Kiawah Island Real Estate, Dyal Compass LLC, and Royal Indigo Construction for a ‘green-fabulous’ event at Indigo Park over the Memorial Day holiday weekend! The two-day event will celebrate the opening of two model homes, both complete with all of the bells and whistles available for a full, eco-responsible life at Indigo Park. Real Estate, Indigo Park 2012-04-24T16:32:17+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/dont-miss-springtime-events-on-kiawah/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/dont-miss-springtime-events-on-kiawah/#When:13:25:18Z Spring is a busy and bountiful time on Kiawah! The Island is currently in the process of reviving itself after an easy and enjoyable winter this year. The flowers are budding, the fairways blooming in vibrant greens, and the waters warming in anticipation of the coming months. Life on Kiawah, Events, Visiting, Things To Do, Kiawah Partners, Freshfields Village 2012-04-24T13:25:18+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/six-great-historical-moments-at-pga-championships/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/six-great-historical-moments-at-pga-championships/#When:12:49:24Z As we start the five month countdown to the 94th PGA Championship on Kiawah’s Ocean Course this August, we’d like to take a look back and highlight some of the greatest moments in PGA Championship history. Golf, 2012 PGA Championship 2012-04-23T12:49:24+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-continues-to-bring-buyers-and-sellers-together/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-continues-to-bring-buyers-and-sellers-together/#When:16:09:31Z Kiawah Island Real Estate is the leading brokerage company when it comes to bringing Island buyers and sellers together. KIRE is successful in doing so because of our experience, accessibility and integrity, and we are the only company that focuses its efforts exclusively on introducing buyers to Kiawah sellers. Recent information shows that KIRE has garnered twice as many new property listings through March 31st when compared to all off island real estate brokers combined, with 90% of our inventory and focus on our resale brokerage properties. Real Estate, Distinctive Properties 2012-04-20T16:09:31+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/2012-pga-championship-a-new-kiawah-island-golf-story/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/2012-pga-championship-a-new-kiawah-island-golf-story/#When:18:33:22Z A new chapter in Kiawah Island history is being written this August – where will you capture all the action during the 2012 PGA Championship? Golf, 2012 PGA Championship 2012-04-09T18:33:22+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/march-just-solds/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/march-just-solds/#When:17:07:06Z This past month, Kiawah Island hosted the National Association of Realtors for their Resort and Second Home Symposium. NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun addressed attendees and although he suggests that growth will continue to be modest when compared to our last real estate recovery, he does expect a 7%-10% overall sales increase in second home markets over the next year. Real Estate, Just Solds 2012-03-29T17:07:06+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/five-new-reasons-to-join-an-extraordinary-community/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/five-new-reasons-to-join-an-extraordinary-community/#When:12:36:52Z This spring, Kiawah Island Real Estate will release five new homesites on LeMoyne Lane overlooking the velvety fairway of Cassique’s signature 15th hole with views extending beyond the course’s rolling dunes to the winding waters of the marsh and Kiawah River. Real Estate, Cassique 2012-03-23T12:36:52+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-comes-roaring-out-of-the-gates-as-market-improves/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-comes-roaring-out-of-the-gates-as-market-improves/#When:15:19:01Z As of February 21, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) had 23 properties under contract and 16 properties closed. Since then – in just one week – an additional six properties have sold. Of these 29 properties, an impressive 12 are over $1 million. These numbers indicate sales momentum on Kiawah is shifting and optimism is growing towards the Island’s burgeoning real estate market. Real Estate, Just Solds 2012-03-22T15:19:01+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kiawah-named-4-on-barrons-20-best-places-for-second-homes/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kiawah-named-4-on-barrons-20-best-places-for-second-homes/#When:13:48:36Z This week, Barron’s announced its annual list of the '20 Best Places For Second Homes’. Kiawah is no stranger to the list; in 2010, the Island was ranked #2 and in 2011, #6. This year, we moved back up two spots, coming in #4 and bettering places like Vail, Maui, and Aspen. Real Estate, Distinctive Properties 2012-03-22T13:48:36+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-invites-you-to-the-spring-2012-villa-cottage-tour/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-invites-you-to-the-spring-2012-villa-cottage-tour/#When:13:13:39Z This spring, Kiawah Island Real Estate (KIRE) invites guests and property owners to come tour twelve villas and cottages, and see firsthand how easy it is to own a seaside getaway on Kiawah. Our Sales Executives will be on-site Thursday, April 5 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at these properties to answer any questions or provide further insight to the Island. Real Estate, Featured Listings, Visiting, Things To Do 2012-03-22T13:13:39+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-ocean-course-a-public-course-in-a-private-setting/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-ocean-course-a-public-course-in-a-private-setting/#When:16:49:00Z Professional golf’s four major tournaments are mostly played on private, members-only courses, giving the average golfer only rare opportunities to play the same fairways as the professionals. That isn’t the case at The Ocean Course, home of the 2012 PGA Championship, and one of just 15 public courses to ever host the esteemed tournament. Here, everyone is welcomed to a world-class golf experience. Golf, 2012 PGA Championship 2012-02-18T16:49:00+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/calling-all-golfers-the-great-irish-links-challenge-returns-to-doonbeg/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/calling-all-golfers-the-great-irish-links-challenge-returns-to-doonbeg/#When:16:57:06Z Following the monumental success of the inaugural tournament in 2011, Doonbeg, Ballybunion, and Lahinch – three of the world’s finest golf courses – are proud to once again present The Great Irish Links Challenge. Only 600 golfers will have the opportunity to compete on these legendary links courses on the Emerald Isle, and enjoy renowned accommodations – including the host venue The Lodge at Doonbeg – and experience the famed Irish hospitality!   Doonbeg Golf Club   Kiawah Partners, The Lodge at Doonbeg 2012-02-17T16:57:06+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-property-listings-now-available-on-online-marketplaces-including-zillo/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kire-property-listings-now-available-on-online-marketplaces-including-zillo/#When:16:48:16Z In an ongoing effort to provide the best service and results for our clients, Kiawah Island Real Estate has partnered with ListHub, a listing management service that shares information on KIRE’s available properties with hundreds of websites, including top real estate sites like Zillow and Trulia. Real Estate 2012-02-17T16:48:16+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/introducing-the-2012-catalog-of-properties/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/introducing-the-2012-catalog-of-properties/#When:15:10:01Z Kiawah Island Real Estate is pleased to present our Winter 2012 Catalog, which features a wide array of nearly 400 properties. It’s our opinion that this issue offers the best real estate values available on Kiawah, and that despite the uncertainty in the world, it’s not only okay to buy, it is smart to buy now. Real Estate, Featured Listings 2012-02-10T15:10:01+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/free-art-wine-walk-launches-2012-events-at-freshfields-village/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/free-art-wine-walk-launches-2012-events-at-freshfields-village/#When:14:31:58Z The Art & Wine Walk at Freshfields Village is back for its seventh year, with a celebration that marries wine, art, music, and more! Residents and visitors are invited to watch live art demonstrations and view works from local and visiting artists in participating stores. The event is free and takes place February 17, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Life on Kiawah, Events, Visiting, Things To Do, Kiawah Partners, Freshfields Village 2012-02-10T14:31:58+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/interest-in-kiawah-expected-to-soar-with-the-94th-pga-championship/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/interest-in-kiawah-expected-to-soar-with-the-94th-pga-championship/#When:14:59:18Z Looking ahead to the 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah this August, an economic study by the College of Charleston School of Business revealed some interesting numbers leading up to the tournament. A $193 million financial impact is expected for the Charleston area, including Kiawah Island. 580 million households in over 200 countries around the world will watch 154+ hours of television coverage highlighting the tournament and featuring Kiawah Island, and more than 210,000 spectators, including 50,000 visitors, will visit Kiawah to watch the tournament. 2012-02-09T14:59:18+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-cooler-months-bring-real-estate-heat-to-kire/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-cooler-months-bring-real-estate-heat-to-kire/#When:16:37:51Z Though traditionally the sales pace is quieter over the holidays, Kiawah Island Real Estate experienced a flurry of activity with eighteen closings since mid-December. Motivated buyers are keenly watching inventory and taking advantage of great values. Four of these Just Solds properties closed within 90 days of being released to the market with KIRE. Real Estate, Just Solds 2012-01-25T16:37:51+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/new-homes-neighbors-bring-new-energy-to-kiawahs-cassique/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/new-homes-neighbors-bring-new-energy-to-kiawahs-cassique/#When:16:28:09Z In the last couple of years, Kiawah’s Cassique neighborhood has experienced success during an otherwise difficult time in the real estate market. In August 2010, KIRE released nine homesites on Tom Watson Lane. This initial release sparked such overwhelming buyer interest that the number of available homesites was increased to 15 to meet demand. Tom Watson Lane completely sold out by the spring of 2011, prompting KIRE’s release of Dennison Lane, a new collection of four homesites located in the heart of the community. Real Estate, Cassique 2012-01-19T16:28:09+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/all-roads-lead-to-kiawah-as-the-pga-kicks-off-the-2012-season/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/all-roads-lead-to-kiawah-as-the-pga-kicks-off-the-2012-season/#When:16:06:42Z PGA tour professionals have a long road ahead of them as the 2012 competitive season officially kicked off earlier this month at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Hawaii. The journey will lead golfers thousands of miles all over the country for the next eight months as they compete in more than 35 tournaments that will eventually lead them to the 2012 PGA Championship on Kiawah’s Ocean Course this August. Golf, 2012 PGA Championship 2012-01-19T16:06:42+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-kiawah-conservancy-shares-its-thanks-for-2011-support/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-kiawah-conservancy-shares-its-thanks-for-2011-support/#When:16:44:59Z Each year, the Kiawah Conservancy hosts its Painted Bunting Gala to show the organization’s appreciation for the continued support of donors. The event allows the organization an opportunity to publicly honor the top contributors who have helped further their mission of habitat preservation on Kiawah. Life on Kiawah, Events 2012-01-18T16:44:59+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kiawah-home-named-most-popular-by-wall-street-journal-readers/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kiawah-home-named-most-popular-by-wall-street-journal-readers/#When:20:17:10Z Each week, the readers of the Wall Street Journal vote for their favorite homes featured recently in the WSJ’s “House of the Day” series. 102 Blue Heron Pond Road, an award winning home on Kiawah, was voted as one of the most popular homes featured in December 2011. Real Estate, Featured Listings 2012-01-17T20:17:10+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-secret-is-out-its-going-to-be-a-great-year-on-kiawah/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/the-secret-is-out-its-going-to-be-a-great-year-on-kiawah/#When:17:40:52Z Coming off Charleston’s recent recognition by Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards as the ‘No. 1 Top City in the U.S.’ in 2011 and the upcoming PGA Championship this August, Kiawah Island will proudly welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors, guests and residents to its warm shores. With economic factors already improving, the PGA Championship alone is expected to bring a $193 million economic impact to the region. Real Estate, Distinctive Properties 2012-01-13T17:40:52+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kiawah-island-golf-resort-releases-golf-or-gourmet-escape-packages/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/kiawah-island-golf-resort-releases-golf-or-gourmet-escape-packages/#When:18:56:21Z Everyone has finally recovered from the in-laws visits; the food overloads and sugar rushes, and the overall chaos of the holidays, only to realize that now would be the perfect time to getaway! Visiting, Golf Resort 2012-01-12T18:56:21+00:00 http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/golf-international-discusses-why-kiawah-may-be-the-best-golf-community-in-a/ http://www.lifeatkiawah.com/index.php/site/view/golf-international-discusses-why-kiawah-may-be-the-best-golf-community-in-a/#When:21:05:38Z In the January/February 2012 issue of Golf International magazine, Peter Swain noted, “one island, seven courses, beautiful scenery and wildlife, private beaches, soigné spas, several great clubhouses exuding Southern charm, palatial homes, brilliant tennis facilities and, in The Sanctuary, probably the best golf resort hotel in the US – it’s easy to see why Kiawah is a legend.” Golf, Rankings 2012-01-11T21:05:38+00:00