Quality of Life in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Thursday, May 25th was Red Nose Day.  We wore our red noses proudly at the Pitt Street Bridge to support a charity to end child poverty.  Then we drove around in my car while other cars and neighbors took a second glance at four people driving around with big red noses waving at them.  I assure you we were not trying to impersonate clowns.  We were actually trying to see who could keep their nose on the longest.

Thursday was the perfect day.  It started early in the morning with a great run in 65 degree weather.  The high for the day was 79 degrees in late May in Charleston with zero humidity.  A storm came through this past Tuesday that cooled coastal South Carolina to early spring temperatures.  To me it felt like the beginning of fall.  17-19 C17 aircraft flew over the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge (aka the Cooper River Bridge) at 8:30am.  I watched it streaming online live on Live 5 News right after my run.  Around 2:30pm I was leaving Shem Creek and saw them fly back over Charleston.  We are still debating the final number of C17's that flew over.  A little boy said he counted 17 and a construction worker said he counted 19... maybe they picked up two along the flight back from North Carolina.  I am so grateful for the patriotism and service our soldiers selflessly give to protect our country.  I find it exceptionally difficult to imagine the time together that military families sacrifice when their loved ones are away...  God bless America, our soldiers, and their families.  

Thursday my son had guitar practice and baseball practice in Old Village.  We planned a picnic dinner at the Pitt Street Bridge in between practices... bratwurst, beet salad, cheese and crackers, and watermelon.  Yum!!  On the days we get to spend time in Old Village I am always in awe of the simple beauty that surrounds us.  Old Village is an established community on the south side of Mt Pleasant located between the Charleston Harbor and the intracoastal waterway.  There are huge beautiful oak trees and the smell of confederate jasmine in the spring is intoxicating.  The residents who live here appreciate the quiet streets and small town feel of the neighborhood.  Children ride their bikes after school to the Pitt Street Pharmacy where parents have set up pay accounts for their children to enjoy an after school snack at the ice cream bar.  Groups of children gather at the Boys & Girls Club for a game of basketball.

The community has maintained the village feel despite continued growth in Mount Pleasant. The neighborhood blocks are on a grid eliminating heavy traffic or the need for four lane roads.  There are fishing piers, children parks, dog parks, a venue for big events called Alhambra Hall, baseball fields, tennis courts, and basketball courts. Surrounding the neighborhood on nearby Coleman Blvd are many great restaurants.  Their is a ton of history in this neighborhood.  Families abandon their cars in the evening and opt for walks, bike rides, or my favorite golf cart rides.  This is my favorite area to manage rental properties because the location and all there is to offer practically sells itself... or maybe I sell Old Village well because it's easy to sell what you love and believe in.

I live close to Old Village and have always felt quite lucky to live in my location.  Mount Pleasant has easy access to beaches, restaurants, running trails, bike lanes, quality grocery stores, great schools, fishing piers, boat landings, recreation centers, and so much more.  Traffic has increased due to population density, however south Mt Pleasant doesn't have the same traffic woes that the greater Charleston area experiences.  When I thought about where I wanted to raise a family there was no other place I would rather be than where I already lived.  Eight years later nothing about that decision has changed.  Thursday I had the best day, in the best place, and with the best people.

People are flocking to Charleston for opportunity and quality of life.  It's no secret anymore that Mt Pleasant is the place to be to raise a family.  Rental properties get a great return on investment because long term rental properties stay in high demand. Not everyone moving to Mount Pleasant or Charleston is looking to buy real estate right away.  Tenants pay more in rental rates to be in a great location with their family.  What tenants pay in rental rates they can recoup by having shorter commutes, access to quality public schools in lieu of private schools, affordable extracurricular recreation programs, and easy access to countless outdoor activities.  I invite you to call home where I call home.  You won't be disappointed.

Life in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina