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If you live in an apartment in Charleston, SC, you are faced with a tough decision. What to do for New Year’s Eve since there are more than 80 NYE events happening in Charleston on Saturday night.

For fans of fancy parties, some of the big ones are the Platinum Ball at the Hippodrome, the Crystal Ball at the Omar Shrine Temple, Charleston NYE 2012  at Harborside East, and the Snyder Grand Ball at the S.C. Aquarium. Tickets include fancy cocktails, delicious food, and live entertainment.

Sometimes, ringing in the New Year with a lobster or decadent steak is all you need. Some favorite dinners are at the Italian dinners at the Glass Onion, the all-truffle dinner at Circa 1886, and the gala at Woodlands Inn, which follows up a five-course dinner with a black-tie party.

The whole family can enjoy the city's Happy New Year, Charleston! bash in Marion Square, the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry's daytime Noon Year's Eve, the Holiday Festival of Lights Winter Carnival, or the family- and adult-oriented bowling packages at River Bowl and Bistro.

Some favorite local haunts are getting fancy for the new year. Blu, O-Ku, and the Cocktail Club's parties are on the higher end and some less expensive but great options are Noche Vieja New Year's Eve at Barsa, the parties at Light and Torch, New Year's Eve Prom at the Tin Roof, a NYE Ball at The Roost, and Twenty-Twelve Suede.

Favorite New Year’s Eve parties that are free: Tattooed Moose's Day of the Dead Goodbye to 2011 and Voodoo's Bee Gee's Dance Party.

This is just some of the great events around Charleston to help you usher out 2011 and usher in 2012.

Information from Charleston City Paper

Charleston, SC has been named among the Top 10 "Tastiest Towns in the South," according to Southern Living magazine's January issue.

The South bursts with hometown flavor. Southerners are very proud of their hometown tastes which is why Southern Living brought to you the Top 10 "Tastiest Towns" in the South, a roundup of the most delicious destinations across the region.

As a resident of your apartment in Charleston, SC, it is up to you to vote for your city! Readers will determine the winner. Rally around your favorite hometown or food destination and cast your vote for the "Tastiest Town in the South".

"At Southern Living, we know there's no taste like home," said Editor Lindsay Bierman. "Particular foods and flavors define a city and region, starting right in your own mama's kitchen, and sometimes the most humble dish like a plate of grits will make its way onto a gourmet menu and become an outright tourist attraction…The forward-thinking cooks, chefs, artisans, and tastemakers in each of these established and emerging food scenes honor, preserve and enrich our region's distinct culinary traditions at every meal."

Charleston was cited for its iconic Lowcountry dishes and thriving cocktail culture. The magazine identified shrimp and grits, coconut cake and passionate chefs among the reasons Charleston made the list.

Southern Living chose the Top 10 "Tastiest Towns in the South" based on the following criteria:

• Food as a cultural identity: The unique food or ethnicity that defines a particular Southern region.
• Growth of a culinary-minded community: The influence that the culinary industry has on the local community and tourism.
• Diverse cuisine at a variety of price points: Accessibility to hearty, flavorful meals at any budget.
•  Local, sustainable food practices: The focus on sourcing products from local purveyors to geographically define where each meal comes from.
• Hot chefs on the rise: The influence of the area's culinary talent in the media and pop culture.
• Abundance of buzz-worthy food events: The number of festivals in the area that celebrate all things food and drink.

Original article ABC News 4

There is plenty of Christmas joy for everyone who lives in an apartment in Charleston, SC. Christmas in Charleston has so many fun events and activities for you to enjoy.  Storefronts decked out in garland, churches adorned with wreaths, spirituals concerts, and candlelight tours allows you to share in old fashioned holiday fun across the Charleston area.

Some of the fun events include:

The 3rd annual Holiday Pub Crawl.  The pub tour is the absolute BEST way to tour the city in a unique and festive way! Gather your friends, family and enjoy the town. This Holiday Pub Crawl visits historic taverns and pubs, where you will sample appetizers and holiday treats, while tasting a pint of Christmas ale or beverage of choice.
 
Charleston Sleigh Ride-Start a new Christmas tradition on the Charleston Sleigh Ride! The boat the Thriller Charleston slows down to cruising for a one hour afternoon holiday excursion along the historic Charleston Harbor waterfront. Enjoy hot chocolate in your complimentary travel mug as you listen to stories and music of the season. Dress warmly and enjoy the holiday beauty of Charleston from the water!

There are so many events to celebrate the season with during Christmas in Charleston. Visit www.christmasincharleston.com for more ideas.

The housing market is stagnating right now and real estate brokers would have potential buyers believe that there is no better time than the present to buy a home. It is true, prices are down and mortgage rates are at all-time lows.

Unfortunately for the real estate brokers, many clients are not persuaded by that logic. Instead, in increasing numbers, they are choosing to rent instead of buy — unconvinced that the housing market has yet hit bottom. Would be buyers also understand that unless you plan to stay in your home for more than 10 years, buying a home may not be the right investment for everyone.

With apartments in Charleston, SC located near water, shops and restaurants, offering apartment amenities that can’t be found in homes, renting is a great option for many. There is also a broad mix of tenants at Abberly at West Ashley Apartment homes: young single residents and families and empty-nesters that no longer have homeownership on their wish list.

For information on beautiful one-and two bedroom apartments in Charleston, SC contact  Abberly at West Ashley Apartments.

If you are searching for an apartment in Charleston, SC and you are on the go, take advantage of mobile technology to make your apartment search more efficient and more effective. Mobile search is available literally at your fingertips.

You may currently use mobile technology for everything from checking the weather to downloading movies, but have you thought about how you can go mobile with your apartment search? GPS and mapping tools simplify your search by pinpointing apartment locations that are located in Charleston or in a desired area. And many apartment communities have Facebook pages where you can get a quick overview of what tenants are saying and what a community has to offer.

After find a potential apartment, use mobile technology to instantly go online where you can read reviews and compare communities to others nearby. Use your mobile device to jot down notes electronically and take pictures. Then you can e-mail pictures and thoughts directly to your partner, roommate or friends.

No apartment search would be complete without submitting an application, which you can also quickly do from your mobile device once you find your dream apartment. That way other renters won’t beat you to the punch!

Socialize your search

Taking advantage of mobile technology can help you locate, preview and contact apartment communities like Abberly at West Ashley. Before you sign the contract, you may want to go mobile to get opinions on your decision. Logging in to Facebook on your smartphone gives you quick access to your friends so you can post questions about your apartment choice and get immediate feedback.

Making a move and choosing a new apartment in Charleston can be challenging, so maximize your mobile technology to make decisions faster and get a jump on the hottest apartments on the market.

Original article – Moving Today