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Several articles have been written recently that state in these trying economic times real estate is a safe haven for cash. Buyers with cash are in a stronger position to negotiate price reductions than those who need mortgages. Investors are starting to get back into real estate especially in the coastal areas. Although prices have come down they will rebound faster in coastal areas people believe. So if you are looking for what could be a good investment and what is a wonderful lifestyle, look… Continue

For all of you who love music, The Beaufort Orchestra is turning up the volume on some classics. The season opens this Thursday with "Scandinavian Magic". Greig's "Piano Concerto in A MInor" and "Peer Gynt Suite, No1" are sure to entertain along with "Finlandia" by Jean Sibelius. There are three more concerts in the series, and you can go to beaufortorchestra.org to learn more about our talented group of local musicians.

Oysters, shrimp, fish, sunshine, long days and perfect weather are what October is all about in Beaufort. The tide is rising in the land of plenty, and no amount of words can describe how beautiful it is now. The spartina marsh grass is turning a golden brown, the water is still warm, all of the shellfish are in season and everyone is enjoying the bounty of the great outdoors. Have a look at some of our videos and plan a trip to Beaufort to tour our historic homes and enjoy our local foods.

About John Trask III

My grandfather moved to Beaufort in 1938 from Wilmington, N.C. to start a new family farm and to raise his family. He had a large farming operation and was active in several local businesses as well as politics. I had the good fortune of being born into a third generation Beaufort family and was raised at Orange Grove Plantation on St. Helena Island. Beaufort was very much a small town in the late 1960's and 1970's still undiscovered with fewer roads and people. As a matter… Continue