Category: Historic Downtown

Douglas Berlinsky of Disher, Hamrick & Myers Residential Real Estate Represents Buyers in Record-Breaking Sale of Historic Downtown Charleston Home Disher, Hamrick & Myers Residential Real Estate proudly announces that Broker Associate Douglas Berlinsky has successfully represented the buyers in the purchase of the most expensive home ever sold in historic downtown Charleston, SC. The […]

Disher, Hamrick & Myers proudly announces a remarkable year of success in the Charleston real estate market for 2024. We brokered 30 transactions totaling over $60 million. An average sale price of just over $2 million underscores the agency's expertise in handling high-value properties and solidifies its position as a top agency specializing in luxury […]

How do you celebrate Christmas in Charleston and where did those traditions originate? The South is rich in history, and Charleston is no exception. Did you know that Southern states were the first to adopt Christmas as a legal holiday? (Alabama in 1836, followed by Louisiana and Arkansas in 1838.) Over the years, it’s no surprise […]

In its over 200 years of existence, 11 Montagu Street has been home to generations of just 5 families, including several remarkable women. Its story is a combination of its owners’ architectural visions and the circumstances of history. It begins when the lot was purchased in 1818 for the widow Elizabeth Schmidt, whose father also […]

Disher, Hamrick & Myers is proud to announce we are the presenting sponsor for the 2024 Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL) Designer Showhouse, as the beloved annual event returns for the first time in 4 years. This exciting partnership between CSOL and DHM highlights our shared commitment to the arts and the vibrant cultural scene […]

How do you celebrate Christmas in Charleston and where did those traditions originate? The South is rich in history, and Charleston is no exception. Did you know that Southern states were the first to adopt Christmas as a legal holiday? (Alabama in 1836, followed by Louisiana and Arkansas in 1838.) Over the years, it’s no surprise […]

Charleston, South Carolina is a city known for its rich history and beautiful architecture. From opulent estates to charming cottages, Charleston is home to a range of architectural styles influenced by different cultural inspirations as well as years of expansion and development. From the Georgian Revival of the Colonial period, to the Greek Revival and […]

Fort Sumter House at 1 King Street began its existence as the Fort Sumter Hotel, which opened to guests in 1924. Designed by prominent commercial architect G. Lloyd Preacher of Atlanta, GA, the Spanish Colonial-style structure was built at a cost of $850,000. The 7-story building is located along the South Battery, directly adjacent to […]

Charleston consistently tops major publications’ “best-of” lists for the most desirable places to live and visit. Full of historic Southern sensibilities, our home exteriors are unique from other areas of the country. To increase the curb appeal of your Charleston home and capture the attention of neighbors and passersby alike, consider these exterior design ideas. […]

If you’re not from the Lowcountry, you might be curious about those long green planks on rockers that grace the piazzas of many Charleston, SC homes. They’re called joggling boards, and their history and folklore are quite interesting. CREATION OF THE JOGGLING BOARD Joggling boards are typically 16 feet long and made of flexible pine […]