Leah Beaulieu

Why So Many Charleston Homes Have Crawl Spaces

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 06/10/2026

Charleston homes have crawl spaces because the Lowcountry is flat, wet and low, and raising a house off the ground keeps it dry, ventilated and easier to repair.

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Why 10 Miles in Charleston Doesn't Mean a 10-Minute Drive

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 05/10/2026

Ten miles in Charleston can take 15 minutes at noon on a Sunday and 45 minutes at 5:00 PM on a weekday. Water crossings, single-road access points, and tourist traffic break the usual rule that distance equals time.

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Moving From the Northeast to Charleston: What Will Feel Different

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 01/10/2026

The short answer is that almost everything about daily life shifts when you move from the Northeast to Charleston — taxes go down, humidity goes up, houses look and function differently, and the pace of everything slows down.

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Moving From Florida to Charleston SC: What Changes?

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 01/10/2026

Charleston shares Florida's hurricane exposure and coastal humidity, but the two states diverge sharply on insurance cost, tax structure, and how much winter actually shows up on the calendar.

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