Coronavirus Pandemic By now, we've all been affected in some way by the Coronavirus pandemic. Many of us have made significant lifestyle changes as a result. We're working from home, rather than the office. Educating our children at the kitchen table, instead of sending Continue Reading
Living (Your Best Life) During Challenging Times
The dreaded Corona Virus has everyone spending more time at home than ever before. The Thompson Team Carolinas has a few suggestions to keep the craziness at bay and to make the most of your time sheltered in (your) place. You can live your Best Life during challenging Continue Reading
Best Small Towns in the South
Once again, Southern Living Magazine has recognized Aiken, SC one of 2020's Best Small Towns in the South. Visitors and residents appreciate Aiken's picturesque downtown, with its one way streets and landscaped parkways. Quaint shops, excellent restaurants and the friendly Continue Reading
Best Places for Sunday Brunch in Aiken
Start making your plans for the weekend... "Brunch is cheerful, sociable and inciting," Guy Beringer wrote. "It is talk-compelling. It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away the worries and cobwebs of the Continue Reading
Guide to Aiken’s Art Scene
Art can be found everywhere in Aiken, from galleries to museums to festivals and street corners. Aiken is a living art exhibit waiting to be explored. Here's a Guide to Aiken's Art Scene - with upcoming exhibitions, events and educational opportunities for artists, art Continue Reading
Best Life Aiken -Thompson Team Carolinas
Robyn Reilly Chancey of Best Life Aiken, Mark and Pam Thompson and the Thompson Team Carolinas of Coldwell Banker, are pleased to announce an exciting new relationship, resulting in a fresh, synergistic approach to real estate. This innovative collaboration will merge the Continue Reading
Fun Things to Do in Aiken
Fun Holiday Events in Aiken - 2019 Edition Aiken is the quintessential small town, bursting with charm and cheer, especially during the holidays. Here are some events, goings on, and ideas that have the Best Life stamp of approval. If you're looking for more fun Continue Reading
Best Life Day Trip Series – Part One
Day-Tripping from Aiken One of the neat features about Aiken, South Carolina is its proximity to other awesome places with lots of fun things to do. In this 5 part series, we're going to be exploring locations for easy, relatively close day trips from Aiken. We'll suggest Continue Reading
December 2018 Market Report
December 2018 Market Report Nationwide, home prices were consistently up again in most markets in 2018 but at reduced levels compared to recent years. High demand for few homes for sale fueled price increases, but evidence is mounting that inventory will finally improve Continue Reading
5 Exciting New Businesses to Watch in Aiken
There are exciting new businesses opening in Aiken, South Carolina. Restaurants, farmers markets, bakeries, yoga studios, and more! We're so pleased to see small business owners with a dream, creating a concept they hope people will love. It's even more wonderful when Continue Reading