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AUGUST
2015
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ISSUE
No. 19
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Summer news: It's a hot one 
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Dear friends,
If there was ever a time that you might find me anything less than positive about life in Charleston, it would be during the dog days of summer. But all it takes is an evening breeze off the harbor to raise my spirits and help me forget (temporarily) about the daytime sizzle.
The heat has done little to slow down real estate in Charleston. Buyers are still active, and well-priced homes are going quickly.
With all this activity, there hasn't been much time for summer vacation, but I'm sure I'll manage to squeeze in another overnight to Edisto before Labor Day.
Stay cool out there!
Best wishes,
Leize Gaillard
William Means Real Estate
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Big News From William Means
New Website Launched July 10, 2015
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William Means Real Estate is proud to announce the unveiling of our new website! Not only is the site beautiful, it gives buyers more of what they want and enhances the presentation of our listings to help sellers get homes sold.
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| | Click to check out our search features. |
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Special Features for Buyers
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- Advanced Search Capabilities
- Links to Curated Collections
- Ability to Search by Proximity to Work or Schools
- Neighborhood and Lifestyle Details
- A "Search Near Me" feature --great for when you log on with a mobile device
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| | Why list with William Means? Find out here. |
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Special Features for Sellers
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- Premium listing pages to make your home stand out
- Full Screen Photos
- Information on Featured Rooms and Amenities
- Links to Popular Curated Collections
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Charleston area listings with gorgeous pools
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Cooling off on Legare Street
with my grandmother and cousin in 1982.
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Growing up in downtown Charleston, I was always lucky enough to have access to a pool. Besides being a lot of fun and a wonderful place for friends and family to gather, it helped to beat the heat!
Here are a few of my favorite listings featuring beautiful and refreshing pools, and, below, click to view all active listings featuring pools.
Don't forget your sunscreen!
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| The pool at 49 South Battery is an oasis in historic downtown Charleston.
Exclusively listed by Mona Kalinsky for Wiilliam Means Real Estate. |
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| Take a dip while enjoying the quiet of Wadmalaw Island at 5990 Selkirk Plantation Road.
Exclusively listed by Mary Cutler for William Means Real Estate. |
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Exclusively listed by Helen Butler for William Means Real Estate.
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Want more?
Click to view more listings below
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My favorite recipes for summer in the Lowcountry
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Here are a few of my favorite recipes, on regular rotation throughout the summer.
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| | Crab cakes by Cooking Light. |
When on the hunt for a lighter version of crab cakes, I found this recipe from Cooking Light. You'd never know they were a healthier version of this old favorite; they are delicious, with or without the sauce included in the recipe.
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Grilled vegetables by Giada De Laurentiis
via www.foodnetwork.com.
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This straightforward recipe is one of the best I've found for simple summer veggies on the grill. These can take a while to cook when using a charcoal grill, but the effort is worth it. Have leftovers? These are the next day on a sandwich.
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Ina Garten (aka The Barefoot Contessa)'s Gazpacho via www.foodnetwork.com.
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Gazpacho is one of those recipes with which I prefer to improvise, but I usually start with Ina Garten's recipe as a guide.
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| | Lee Brothers' Pan-Roasted Corn & Okra. Image by Fredrika Stjärne, courtesy of www.FoodandWine.com |
A few years ago, I stumbled upon this recipe Charleston's own Lee Brothers, and it's been one of my go-to's for summer ever since.
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Grilled Peaches with lime and honey from Real Simple.
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This simple dessert from Real Simple is light, easy, and delicious. The peaches are great on their own or can be served with vanilla bean ice-cream for an extra special treat.
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Thank you for reading!
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