Jon Franko-The Boulevard Company

Jon Franko-The Boulevard Company Leading full service real estate professional dedicated to guiding, advising and solving problems fo

Jon Franko has gained a wealth of experience in sales, management and leadership for 30 years as a business to business, pharmaceutical and currently as a client based real estate sales professional. Consequently, his extensive leadership, coaching, training, and interviewing skill set has led to a passion for identifying opportunities to provide professional guidance and consultation in real esta

te. He pays great attention to detail and develops trust with clients to understand their needs, promises timely communication, and ensures honesty while striving for their complete satisfaction regarding his service when buying, selling or investing in resale or new development properties. If you’re looking to be well informed and educated on the real estate market by knowledgeable and professional agents then allow the Luminate Team to guide your experience and solve your problems throughout the process…“Real Estate Enlightened”

Jon is currently with The Boulevard Company, Co-Founder of the Luminate Real Estate Team and Ninja Trained Real Estate Consultant which is a system based on building relationships, listening to the client’s needs and helping them achieve their goals. His business is recognized as a Top Producer in the area and ranked among the top agents for closed business transactions in the Tri-county area. He’s also a Certified Investor Agent Specialist and has been nominated & voted one of the Best Realtors in Summerville for 2014, 2015, 2016 by the Summerville Journal Scene’s Reader’s Choice Awards and then willingly removed himself from this competition to allow other agents an opportunity moving forward. He also volunteers and participates with multiple non-profits, local schools & organizations in the community including currently as the Summerville Dream Board of Directors and Chair of the Promotions Committee; Leadership Dorchester 2014 Alumni; Leadership Dorchester Advisory Board 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018; Summerville/Dorchester Chamber of Commerce since 2013; A founder of Bike/Walk Summerville; YMCA & Blue Sky Triathlon Clubs; Member of the Charleston Running Club, Fleet Feet and Park Circle Pacer Running Clubs and is an avid financial supporter for various events and volunteer activities throughout the Low Country throughout the year. And in his spare time, he really enjoys spending time with his wife of 28 years, Michelle, and their son, Jay, who currently attends Clemson University for Computer Engineering. In addition, he finds time to engage in many forms of recreation & physical fitness, including the desire to compete, volunteer and participate in many local community events, running races & triathlons, as well as, writing about himself in the third person.

06/01/2026

June is here and starting off with a bang with week 2 of the Spoleto Festival from June 1-June 7. That along with the local Piccolo Spoleto Festival should keep everyone busy.

Also, running through the summer, Charleston is proudly hosting the original copy of the Declaration Of Independence at the Charleston Museum. The Farmers Market in Marion Square is every Saturday. Another is in West Ashley each Wednesday afternoon at Ackerman Park. Kiawah is having food truck Fridays at town Hall through the end of June.

The Charleston Battery Soccer Club will be home on June 10 and 20. The Carolina Billfish Classic fishing tournament is from June 17-20 as is the Holy City Cigar Festival.

Here is your June calendar:

2: The Untold Story of Porgy & Bess, Gaillard
2: Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chas Music Hall
5: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
5,12,19,26: Party at the Point, Chas Harbor and Marina
5,6: Scottish Performing Arts Classic, SC Society Hall
5,6: High Tide Festival, Riverfront Park N Charleston
7: Jelly Roll, Credit One Stadium
9: Weird Al Yankovic, N Chas Coliseum
12: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant Pier
12: Spacey Jane, Chas Music Hall
13: Mamma Mania, Chas Music Hall
13: Mt. Joy, Credit One Stadium
13: Charleston Vinyl Show, Firefly Distillery
14: 2nd Sunday on King Street
14: Shakespeare on the Steps, Chas Library Society
16: Lord Huron, Credit One Stadium
18: Cowboy Junkies, Chas Music Hall
18: Elmo’s Got the Moves, Gaillard
18: Yoga Fest, James Island County Park
19: Comedy Bang! Bang!, Chas Music Hall
20: Battle of the Bricks Boxing, TD Arena
20: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
20: Cole Swindell and Lee Brice, Credit One Stadium
20: Juneteenth Family Fest, Riverfront Park N Chas
20: Morgan Jay Goofy Guy Tour, N Chas PAC
21: Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, James Island County Park
23,24: Goose, Firefly Distillery
26: Reggae Nights Concert, James Island County Park
26,27: Chris Stapleton Road Show, N Chas Coliseum
27: Pete Holmes, Chas Music Hall
28: Carolina Day Concert, The Battery
28: Carolina Day Riverdogs Baseball Game and Drone Show, Joe Riley Park
29: Danny McBride, Chas Music Hall
30: Todd Rundgren, Chas Music Hall

Charleston real estate sales were a bit better in the Jan-Apr 2026 period than the same 2025 period. We were up 3% in transactions and the median price of closed sales was up 1.8%. Right now the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $447k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single-family homes only is naturally a bit higher at $478k. It’s a bit early in the year to make predictions yet. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. Unfortunately, inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future. But we do have a new Fed Chair and he supposedly leans more towards cutting rates. Time will tell.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. Charleston-based Bittermilk announces $8.2M investment in Ravenel facility. It will create 12 new jobs.

The Medical University of South Carolina has entered a partnership with Revival Healthcare Capital, an investment firm focused on medical devices. The Duke Endowment and the Medical University of South Carolina have partnered to form an initiative across North and South Carolina to strengthen maternal and infant health outcomes. The Duke Endowment commits more than $13 million to initiative.

Odd Duck expands to three Lowcountry locations including Charleston and Summerville.. Their concept blends upscale bodega, cafe and local products.

Ascenda Capital acquires 232-unit Bryant at Summerville for $51.5M. This marks firm’s first investment in the Charleston-area market.

Berkeley County opened part of the $10.5 million Berkeley County Waterfront Park on Friday with six boat ramps and 180 boat trailer parking spots open to the public. The full Berkeley County Waterfront Park is expected to open after June 12.
Enjoy the start of summer!!! Get out there and do something!!! 😉👍☀️🌻

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05/01/2026

Well, we didn't get too many April showers last month, but we're still getting May flowers! 💐 🌹 🌺 🥀 🌷 🌼

May is here and Charleston will be hosting the world famous Spoleto Festival from May 22- June 7. That along with the local Piccolo Spoleto Festival should keep everyone very busy for a couple of weeks.

Also starting on May 22 and running through the summer, Charleston is proudly hosting the original copy of the Declaration Of Independence at the Charleston Museum. Pretty good for the 250th anniversary.

And we are back to that time of year for Farmers Markets. The one in Marion Square is every Saturday. Another is in West Ashley each Wednesday afternoon at Ackerman Park. Kiawah is having food truck Fridays at town Hall through the end of June.

Dock Street Theatre will be performing Come From Away from April 8-May3. The Stingrays are in the playoffs and will be hosting on May 1 and May 5. The Charleston Battery will be home on the pitch for May 2 and 30. Don’t forget Mothers Day, Kentucky Derby, Memorial Day, and Cinco de Mayo are also in May.

Here is your May calendar:

1-3: Lowcountry Strawberry Festival, Boone Hall Plantation
1-3: North Charleston Arts Fest, N Chas Coliseum
1: Brandon Lake, Credit One Stadium
1: Houndmouth, The Refinery
1: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
1-3,8: Sondheim’s Company, Queen Street Playhouse
1: Viva Chuck Vegas, TD Arena
2. Charleston Air Show, Joint Base Charleston
3: Kathy Griffin, Chas Music Hall
6: AEW All Elite Wrestling, N Chas Coliseum
8: Trey Kennedy, Chas Music Hall
9: Katt Williams, N Chas Coliseum
9: St Paul and the Broken Bones, Chas Music Hall
10: Waylon Wyatt, Chas Music Hall
10: 2nd Sunday on King Street
15: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant Pier
16: Bat Out of Hell, N Chas PAC
16: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
16: Comedy on Queen, Queen St Playhouse
16: Miles and Coltrane by the Chas Jazz Orchestra, Chas Music Hall
16: SC Aquarium Gala, SC Aquarium
17: Pitbull, Credit One Stadium
21: Dwight Yoakam and ZZ Top, N Chas Coliseum
21: Isle of Paws Music Fest, IOP
23: BBQ and Boots Festival, Joe Riley Park
24,25: Bank of America Chamber Music, Dock Street Theatre
24: Willie Nelson and Family, Firefly Distillery
25: Charleston’s Men’s Chorus Memorial Day Concert
27: An Evening with Ken Burns, Sottile Theater
29: Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series, James Island County Park
29: Ilana Glazer, Chas Music Hall
30: MGK, Credit One Stadium

Charleston real estate sales were a bit better in the first quarter of 2026 versus Q1 2025. Q1 2026 was up 2.4% in transactions versus Q1 2025. And the median price of closed sales was up 3.4% compared to Q1 2025. Right now the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $450k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single-family homes only is naturally a bit higher at $480k. It’s a bit early in the year to make predictions yet. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. Unfortunately, inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. Ascenda Capital, a real estate investment and development firm, has acquired the multifamily property known as Bryant at Summerville for $51.5 million.

The third MUSC Health Nexton location broke ground with an $87 million Nexton Medical Pavilion. The pavilion is expected to serve 800 patients daily, focusing on an anticipated growth of 29,000 people in Summerville and Moncks Corner over the next five years. Roper St. Francis broke ground on Mount Pleasant Health Pavilion, a 68,000-square-foot facility to offer multiple medical services including ER imaging, women’s health, and oncology services.

A new collection of mixed-use buildings is turning Hanahan’s town center into a community hub. Blackwells Corner will break ground in June, adding six buildings to the current TideLine Aquatics storefront. The property will include dining, retail, fitness studios, salons and office space, all spanning more than 40,000 square feet, with a central lawn and outdoor dining areas.
The Cooper hotel opens March 30 after years of delays and construction. It features 191 rooms, including 25 suites with rates up to $16,700 per night and is located on the Charleston waterfront between Waterfront Park and Union Pier.

Woodfield Development, a multifamily real estate developer, and PGIM, a real estate investment manager, began construction on 114 downtown Nexton townhomes. The Radler townhome community is the 20th property under Woodfield Development ownership in the Charleston region. Woodfield has delivered more than 4,600 residential units.

AVM Group, a national provider of turnkey controlled environments is establishing its national headquarters in Mt Pleasant. The company’s $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs. Ethiopian Airlines is moving ahead on the purchase of six Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from a 2023 order.

Hay, have fun in May because there's plenty to do!!! 😉

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04/01/2026

April is here, spring has sprung and it’s blooming good weather!!! 🌺🌻🦋🌸🌼😀

There will be Easter 🐰 Egg Hunts and Easter Brunches aplenty. Dock Street Theatre will be performing Come From Away from April 8-May3. The Footlight Players will be performing the Odd Couple at the Queen St Playhouse on Mar 20,21,22,27,28,29. The Stingrays are back on the ice on Apr 4,18.

Here is your April calendar:

1-5: Credit One Charleston Women’s Tennis Open, Credit One Stadium Daniel Island
1,8,15: Sound of Charleston America 250 Edition, Circular Congregational Church
1: Old Crow Medicine Show, Gaillard Center
1-12: Spring Break at the SC Aquarium
1-18: Charleston Festival 2026, various locations
2,9,2,22,23,24,30: Blues and BBQ Cruise, Charleston Princess at Chas Maritime Center
3-5: Cirque Ma’Ceo Live, Johns Island County Park
3: Spring Music on the Green, Freshfields Kiawah
4: Outside Streetball Festival, The Refinery
4: Spring Food Truck Festival, Firefly Distillery
4: Spring Outdoor Movie on the Village Green, Freshfilelds Kiawah
4: Swan Lake Ballet, N Chas PAC
7: Darius Rucker Big Band Gala, Gaillard Center
7: Christopher Goodpasture(International Piano Series), Sottile Theatre
8: Ali Wong, N Chas PAC
8: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, Chas Music Hall
9: Snarky Puppy, Chas Music Hall
10-11: Banana Ball, Joe Riley Park
11: Founders’ Day Festival, Charles Towne Landing
11,12: Ride the Lowcountry Cycling Festival, Awendaw Municipal Park
11: N Chas Smooth and Gullah Jazz Music Festival, N Chas PAC
12: 2nd Sunday on King Street, King Street
13-21: Charleston Jazz Festival
13: Taj Mahal, Chas Music Hall
14-19: The Wiz, N Chas PAC
15: Rick Springfield, Chas Music Hall
17: Dance Me The Music of Leonard Cohen Ballets Jazz Montreal, Gaillard
16-19: Charleston Regatta Race Week, Charleston Harbor
16: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Chas Music Hall
17,18: Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music, Chas Library Society
18: Lowcountry Cajun Festival, James Island County Park
18,19: High Water Music Festival, Riverfront Park N Chas
19: 20th Annual Blues by the Sea Festival, Freshfields Kiawah
19: Chamber Music Charleston, SC Society Hall
20-26: Charleston Cocktail Week
20: Graham Nash, Chas Music Hall
22: Styx, N Chas PAC
23,24: Bird Songs An Evening of Nashville Songwriters in the Round, Avian Conservation Center
24-26: Lowcountry Strawberry Festival, Boone Hall Plantation
24: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt P Pier
25: N Chas POPS! Goes Country, N Chas PAC
26: Blessing of the Fleet, Mt P Memorial Waterfront Park
26: Picnic for the Parks, Hampton Park
28: Earth, Wind, and Fire; N Chas PAC
29: Yappy Hour, Wannamaker County Park
29: TedXCharleston, Chas Music Hall
30: Silversun Pickups, Chas Music Hall

Charleston real estate sales were about the same in 2025 as 2023 and 2024. For 2025 we were up 1.4% in transactions versus 2024. For the first two months of 2026, the number of transactions is very similar to the same 2025 period. And the median price of closed sales is also very similar to the same 2025 period. Right now the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $433k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single family homes is naturally a bit higher at $465k. It’s a bit early in the year to make predictions yet. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. Unfortunately, inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. But there was a bit less economic news in February as might see going forward. Boeing has donated $1M to Lowcountry Land Trust for the Angel Oak Preserve project. The project has raised $6.9M toward its $16.5M goal. The 44-acre preserve will serve as a park and living museum. Nearly 200 affordable and workforce housing units are underway after receiving $6.6 million from the Housing Our Future Trust Fund. Fund backed by Charleston County and SC Community Loan Fund. RCB Development acquires, redevelops, and fully leases 91000-square-foot facility located in North Charleston. Waterside Business Logistics has leased 41380 square feet and Smithey Ironware takes the remaining space to expand manufacturing.

03/02/2026

Wow it has been a chilly winter ❄️ for many of us!!! However, March is here and we are springing ahead! ☀️ 🌻🌺

Spring really starts with the Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston. And of course the beautiful Flowertown Festival in Summerville is always a good start to spring. The Charleston Festival will be at various locations from Mar 18-Apr 11. Dock Street Theatre will be performing the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee through Mar 15. The Stingrays are back on the ice on Mar 1,6,8,13,14,20,21,22.

Here is your March calendar:

1: Sea and Sand Festival, Folly Beach
1: Teddy Bear Picnic, Hampton Park
4,11,18,25: Sound Of Charleston, Circular Congregational Church
4-8: Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Johnson Hagood Stadium
5: Taste Of Ireland, Chas Music Hall
5: Oysters after Dark, Mills House
5: The South’s Serial Killer, Chas Library Society
5,9,12,18,19,26,27: Blues and BBQ Cruise, Chas Maritime Center
6: Dark Water Ballet, Gaillard Center
7: BBQ and Brews, Carnes Crossroads Green Barn
7: Chas Battery Home Opener, Patriots Point Soccer Stadium
7: Eric Church, N Chas Coliseum
7: Front Beach Fest, Front Beach IOP
7,14: Dragons Love Tacos, Dock Street Theatre
8: 2nd Sunday on King Street
8: Candlebox, Chas Music Hall
8: Chamber Music, St Matthew’s Lutheran Church
8: Palmetto Park Jam, Palmetto Islands County Park
9-14 and 16-21: Tea Time, Old St Andrews Parish Church
10-15: MJ the Musical, N Chas PAC
11: Barry Manilow, N Chas Coliseum
13: Taste of Black Charleston, Charleston Visitor Center
13: Congress The Band, The Refinery
14: Garden and Gun’s BBQ, Bluegrass, and Bourbon, Freshfields Kiawah
14: St Patrick’s Parade and Block Party, Virginia and Jenkins Ave
14,15: Little Mermaid Palmetto City Ballet, Sottile Theatre
15: Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute, Chas Music Hall
17: Aly and AJ, Chas Music Hall
17: Charleston’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, King and Radcliffe Streets
18: Robert Earl Keen Chas Music Hall
19: Dancing with the Stars, N Chas PAC
19: Oak and Smoke, Hutson Alley
20: Paul Reiser, Chas Music Hall
20-21: Garden Club of Charleston 90th Springtime House and Gardens Tour
20-21: Charleston Bluegrass Festival, Woodlands Nature Reserve
20-Apr 5: The Odd Couple, Queen St Playhouse
21: Birds of a Feather, Caw Caw Interpretive Center
21: Bernadette Peters, Chas Music Hall
21: James Island Wellness Festival, Cannon Distillery
22: Chamber Music Legacy, Dock Street Theatre
24: John Legend, Gaillard Center
25: National Medal of Honor Day, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
28: Cooper River Bridge Run
27-29: Flowertown Festival, Summerville
27-29: Monster Jam, N Chas Coliseum
29: Oyster Roast, Firefly Distillery
29: Vietnam Veterans Day, Patriots Point Maritime Museum

Charleston real estate sales were about the same in 2025 as 2023 and 2024. For 2025 we are up 1.4% in transactions versus 2024. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. This has all been good news for real estate sales and we have seen a bit better buying activity in the first 2 months of 2026. But there is talk that there won’t be any rate cuts in the first half of 2026.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is booming. Le Creuset has opened 300k sqft distribution facility in Hampton County. This is the 4th Lowcountry expansion for the French cookware maker adding 30 jobs.

Goldrich Kest purchased a 449k sqft property in Summerville, marking its first acquisition in SC. The primary tenant for the Class A building is IFA Rotorion, an automotive supplier. Mobix Fulfillment leased 342k sqft at Coastal Crossroads in Summerville. The site offers I-26 access and connectivity to Port of Charleston.

MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion opened to patients in December. The 80k sqft medical office building employs 180 team members.

Breeze adds seasonal nonstop route from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale with service beginning July 2. They have also added nonstop flights from Charleston to Atlantic City beginning May 6. Introductory fares start at $49 one way.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways ordered up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This is the largest Boeing widebody order in Vietnamese history.

Charleston has been selected as US headquarters for Superbox cold chain system. Their modular units cut cold storage build times from months to weeks. The fleet will include 30k assets serving food, pharmaceutical and chemical suppliers. Long-term plans include a Lowcountry manufacturing facility and 100 jobs.

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02/02/2026

February is here and winter ❄️ is making us ready for spring. ☀️ Southeastern Wildlife Expo is the big event of the month other than Valentine’s Day. ❤️

Dock Street Theatre will be performing Sense and Sensibility through Feb 8. Then they start performing the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Feb 25. The Stingrays are back on the ice on Feb 7,14,15,18,20,21.

Here is your February calendar:

1: Kevin James, N Chas Coliseum
1: Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Boone Hall Plantation
1: Shucked and Sauced, Rose Pavilion at Hampton Park
1: Taste of Gullah Geechee, Sweetgrass Hall
3: Matthew Morrison, Gaillard Center
3: International Piano Series presents Drew Petersen, Sottile Theatre
6: The Movement Visions Tour, Chas Music Hall
6-8: Chicago the Musical, N Chas PAC
5-6: Colour of Music, various locations
7: Charleston Jazz presents Ode to Billie Holliday, Chas Music Hall
7,8,13-16,21,22,28: Mermaids, SC Aquarium
8: 2nd Sunday on King Street
9: Diana Krall, Gaillard Center
12-13: SC Ballet performs A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Chas Music Hall
13-15: Southeastern Wildlife Expo
13: Shenandoah, N Chas PAC
14: Edwin McCain, Chas Music Hall
14: Boykin Bash, Firefly Distillery
15: Chamber Music Mozart and Beethoven, SC Society Hall
15: Family Birding Day, Dill Sanctuary
15: Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market, Firefly Distillery
17: Keb Mo, Chas Music Hall
17-22: & Juliet(Broadway Musical), N Chas PAC
19: Leftover Salmon, Chas Music Hall
21: Danish Radio Big Band, Gaillard Center
21: Cocktails and Camellias, Middleton Place
21: Sea and Sand Festival, Folly Beach
22: Oyster Roast, Firefly Distillery
22: Drew and Ellie Holcomb, Chas Music Hall
24: STOMP, Gaillard Center
24: Toto, N Chas PAC
25: Pink Martini, Gaillard Center
25: Chris Botti, Chas Music Hall
26: Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Chas Music Hall
26: Dr Neil deGrasse Tyson, Gaillard Center
28: Charleston Southern Soul Festival, N Chas Coliseum
28: The Sixties Show, Chas Music Hall

Charleston real estate sales were about the same in 2025 as 2023 and 2024. For 2025 we are up 1.4% in transactions versus 2024. Median sales price is still strong with a 2.7% increase versus 2024. Median sales price for the area is now at $440k. Mortgage rates have moved back under the 6.3% level. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. This has all been good news for real estate sales and we have seen a bit better buying activity in recent weeks. But there is talk that there won’t be any rate cuts in the first half of 2026.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is booming. Breeze Airways is launching nonstop service from Charleston to Cancun. Flights will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Introductory fares start at $119 one way. City of Charleston and Charleston Redevelopment Corp. deliver four new workforce housing units downtown. The partnership announced 200 additional affordable housing units over the next three years. The project includes $55 million in planned investment and $100,000 city contribution.

Delta Air Lines ordered 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options for 30 more. Alaska Airlines announced its largest-ever airplane order with Boeing. The deal includes five South Carolina-built 787 Dreamliners for long-haul routes. The order covers 105 737-10 jets plus options for 35 more.

The Beach Co. completed The Charles, a luxury waterfront rental project in downtown Charleston. The development includes 15 townhomes and eight residential flats across three buildings. Monthly rents range from $9,000 to $23,000, with units up to 3,400 square feet. A $2M church project has started on James Island.

And looks like we have 6 more weeks of winter...says a guy named Phil! 😏. Stay warm! ❄️🙏

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01/02/2026

January is here and a new year is upon us!!! ❄️😉

Restaurant Week and Comedy Week are two favorites in January. Ice-skating is available at the Charleston Harbor Resort through January 19. Dock Street Theatre will be performing Sense and Sensibility from Jan 21-Feb 8. The Stingrays are back on the ice on Jan 4,16,17,23,24,25,30.

Here is your January calendar:
1: Bill Murray Polar Plunge, Folly Beach.
8-18: Charleston Restaurant Week
9,10: Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, N Chas Coliseum
9,10,23,34: Comedy on Queen, Queen Street Playhouse
10: Mex 1 Rail Jam, Firefly Distillery
11: 2nd Sunday on King Street
11: Chamber Music with Geneva Lewis, Dock Street Theatre
11: Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents Snow Queen, Chas Music Hall
11: We Three Kings-A Choral Celebration, The Cathedral of St John the Baptist
14: Guerilla Shakespeare, Charleston Library Society
15: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular, Chas Music Hall
15: Regency Romance Reimagined with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Seabrook Island Clubhouse
16,17: Taste of Folly, Center Street Folly Beach
18: An Evening with Larry the Cable Guy, N Chas PAC
19: MLK Parade, downtown Charleston
21: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Ray Chen, Gaillard
21: Leo Kottke, Chas Music Hall
22: A Night of the Macabre, Charleston Library Society
22,23: Cirque Musica Heroes and Villains, Gaillard
22: Oysters by the Battery, Capt James Missroon House
23,24: The Italian Hurricane Vic DiBitetto, Queen Street Playhouse
23-25: Charleston Boat Show, Charleston Area Convention Center
24: Stargazing on the Ashley, Drayton Hall
24: The Royal Hounds, Turtle Point Clubhouse Kiawah
24,25: 74th Camellia Flower Show, Magnolia Plantation
24-31 2nd Annual Charleston Comedy Week
25: Sunday Oyster Roast, Firefly Distillery
31: The Music of Elton John N Chas POPS!, N Chas PAC

Charleston real estate sales were about the same so far in 2025 as 2024. Year to date, we are up 0.8% in transactions versus the same 2024 period. Median sales price is still strong with a 2.3% increase versus the same 2024 period. Median sales price for the area is now at $440k. Mortgage rates have moved back under the 6.3% level. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. This has all been good news for real estate sales and we have seen a bit better buying activity in recent weeks.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is booming. MUSC Health has recently opened its new Kiawah Partners Pavilion in Johns Island, serving the Sea Island communities. The facility began accepting patients on Dec. 18 and be open 24 hours a day with a freestanding emergency room, trauma and triage rooms, imaging and radiology services, on-site laboratory, helipad and medical offices for other patient services.

Located in a historic circa 1806 building, Charleston natives are opening a new dining option in the French Quarter of downtown Charleston. Mike and Kathleen Shuler, with their business partner Nathan Wheeler, will open their all-day restaurant at 40 Broad St. The team said Quarter French will offer morning coffee, lunches and dinner with cocktails, all with influence from French cuisine.

Redwood Materials, a lithium-ion battery recycler, has opened operations of its $3.5 billion facility on 600 acres of Camp Hall Commerce Park in the Lowcountry — regarded as the largest economic development project in the history of South Carolina. This is a small but significant start toward what will become one of the world’s largest recovery, refining and manufacturing campuses. Over the next decade, Redwood will continue to grow in South Carolina, creating more than 1,500 jobs.
Modus21 will invest$1.1 million to expand its North Charleston operations. The expansion supports 80 new jobs and the company’s Cloud Innovation Lab. The firm provides commercial and defense technology consulting services.
And 2026 is a wrap...that went by quick! Happy New Year and here's top a prosperous 2026!!! Enjoy y'all!

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