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Handsome Properties welcomes agent Riley Harrell Handsome Properties, Charleston’s premier luxury real estate firm, is proud to announce that Riley Harrell has joined their sales team. Originally from Maryland, Riley has called South Carolina home since 2018, where her introduction to the Lowcountry ignited a deep admiration for Charleston's charm, culture, and architecture. Riley’s journey to Charleston began during her collegiate years at Coastal Carolina University, where she earned a degree in Economics and was a dedicated member of the Women’s Lacrosse team.
Frequent visits to Charleston left a lasting impression, ultimately inspiring her decision to settle in the city full-time after graduating in 2022. With a sharp eye for market trends and a deep passion for connecting clients with their dream homes, Riley has quickly made a name for herself in the real estate world. Her background in economics enables her to provide insightful analysis of market conditions, empowering her clients to make informed decisions.
“Riley’s enthusiasm for Charleston and her expertise in market trends make her an invaluable addition to the Handsome Properties team,” said Deborah C. Fisher, Broker-in-Charge and Owner of Handsome Properties. “We are thrilled to have her energy and dedication as we continue to help clients discover the beauty of living in the Holy City.
” Riley resides in Mount Pleasant, a location she loves for its proximity to Charleston’s historic Downtown and nearby beaches. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, taking leisurely strolls through Downtown’s iconic streets, and relaxing on the sands of Sullivan’s Island. With her combination of academic rigor, a passion for Charleston’s unique lifestyle, and a commitment to client satisfaction, Riley is poised to thrive as part of Handsome Properties luxury brokerage.
For more information about Riley Harrell and her services please contact Riley Harrell at [email protected] , (410) 844.1231.
Handsome Properties is a boutique real estate firm located in downtown Charleston. Built on a foundation of knowledge, ethics, and teamwork, Handsome Properties provides clients with expert knowledge of the Charleston community and its history, architecture, and culture. The firm represents legacy properties, including the famed Sword Gate House and iconic Fenwick Hall Plantation, as well as urban lofts, new construction, and historic homes.
For more information, please visit www.HandsomeProperties.com or call 843-727-6460.
Carolina One’s Folly Road office recruits associates The recently constructed James Island Folly Road office of Carolina One Real Estate Services is happy and proud to welcome eight new Sales Associates to its state of the art Sales and Marketing office. Olivia Blankenship is a native of Fort Mill, SC and a proud resident of the Lowcountry for the last four years. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a degree in Business Administration, Olivia is newly licensed in South Carolina having previously interned with Sweetgrass Enterprises, a Charlotte, NC real estate firm.
Drawn to volunteerism and active in her church, Olivia enjoys shopping, dining out, and spending time at the beach. Welcome Olivia by calling her at (803) 431-0463 or emailing her at olivia.blankenship@carolinaone.
com . A cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Brand Management, Anna Durso received her MBA from the College of Charleston. New to real estate and Carolina One’s Folly Road office, Durso is eager to bring her skills in branding and marketing to her Lowcountry buyers and sellers.
Anna interned in trendy Notting Hill in London, UK and with New Leaf Builders on nearby Johns Island. An active member of Seacoast Church, Durso enjoys yoga, Windjammer concerts, the beach, and volunteering with Gray for Glioblastoma, a brain tumor research and awareness effort. Call Anna at (478) 365-2302 or send her an email at anna.
[email protected] . Edward “Mac” MacMillan Griffith was born in Beaufort, SC and is a graduate of Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC with a BA degree in History.
Newly licensed in real estate, Mac Griffith was previously employed by # Pound Pool Company in nearby Beaufort, where he supervised swimming pool maintenance field technicians. Following his graduation from Wofford College, Mac traveled to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in southern Germany where he worked as an Operations Assistant at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. An avid outdoorsman, Mac Griffith enjoys boating South Carolina rivers, fishing and is a creative writer and poet.
Welcome Mac to the James Island office by calling him at (843) 592-4073 or email him at [email protected] .
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ivannia Arguedas-Kovach grew up in a small town in the lush and beautiful rainforest of Costa Rica. A resident of Charleston for the past ten years, Arguedas-Kovach was previously employed as a Booking Agent for Charleston Discount Attractions, where she promoted discounted tours and tickets in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant and West Ashley hotels.
A U.S. citizen, Ivannia and her wife and life partner of ten years have recently rescued and adopted an eleven year old Cocker Spaniel named Happy.
Eager to support local initiatives and facilitate home ownership, Ivannia enjoys movies, cultivating local and exotic plants, camping, and cruising. Reach out to Ivannia by calling her at (843) 736-0669 or via email her at [email protected] .
A native Charlestonian, Kendall Leasure grew up on James Island and graduated from the College of Charleston with degrees in Historic Preservation and Community Planning. Before choosing a career in real estate, Kendall spent three years working in the field of Interior Design with the Megan Molten Interior Design Studio. She was also the Executive Assistant to two multi-million dollar real estate brokers before obtaining her own license and joining Carolina One.
Kendall volunteers at John Wesley United Methodist Church and with Charleston Therapeutic Riding, where she works with disabled adults and children. Recently married, Kendall enjoys boating, fishing, renovating her new home, and taking the couple's Golden Retriever on fun adventures. Welcome Kendall to Carolina One Real Estate by emailing her at kendall.
[email protected] or by phoning her at (843) 718-4130. Also new to Carolina One Real Estate and the new Folly Road office, Margarete “Maggie” McGuire grew up on the beautiful 2000 acre Lake Gaston in Brunswick County, which borders North Carolina and Virginia.
A Charleston resident for the past two years, Maggie McGuire has had a successful career as a Paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician for a total of sixteen years. Together for nine years and married for the past two years, Maggie and her husband live on Johns Island with their two grown German Shepherds, Kilo (8) and Arlo (1). Say hello to Maggie by calling her at (434) 774-7904 or by emailing her at maggie.
[email protected] . Sarah Segall, a Savannah, GA native, developed a deep passion for the arts that was nurtured by years of dance in high school, and growing up with artistic parents.
Sarah earned a degree in Social Work from The University of Alabama and her love of the ocean and a desire to be closer to her parents eventually brought her to Charleston. In Charleston Sarah worked in the Hospitality Industry as a Concierge and a Guest Relations Coordinator in the heart of the historic district before transitioning to Sales and Catering where she specialized in private events and weddings. Sarah is active in wellness, paddleboarding, boating, yoga, and attending cultural events.
Welcome Sarah to real estate by emailing her at [email protected] or by calling her at (912) 484-3817.
Recently relocated to Charleston, Alison Youngblood is a native of Seneca, SC and a graduate of the University of South Carolina with degrees in Communications and Journalism and a Master’s in Public Administration from Clemson University. Alison is the co-founder of First Flight Alliance, a highly successful, Anderson, SC based nonprofit, devoted to enhancing community wellness and philanthropy utilizing long distance and marathon running. Youngblood is also the founder of The Goal LIfe, an organization dedicated to empowering employees to achieve their performance goals while enhancing productivity and job satisfaction.
Alison’s expansion into real estate builds on her background in communications, leadership and coaching. Married with three grown children, Alison enjoys running, yoga, reading, traveling, and community service. Welcome Alison Youngblood to Charleston and Carolina One Real Estate by calling her at (864) 353-5113 or by emailing her at alison.
[email protected] . Carolina One Real Estate, a local family-owned business, is Metro Charleston’s real estate market leader handling residential, new construction and commercial real estate listings and sales along with mortgage, title, insurance, and vacation rental services to local and relocating consumers from 15 local neighborhood offices.
In 2021, Carolina One Real Estate handled approximately 10,000 transactions for more than $4.5 Billion Dollars in sales volume..
