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After decades of hard work, you've earned the right to live life on your own terms. If you're considering retirement in South Carolina, this beautifully maintained single-story home in Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay offers everything you need to embrace your golden years with style, comfort, and peace of mind.

Finally, a Home That Works for You
Gone are the days of climbing stairs, endless yard work, and home maintenance headaches. This thoughtfully designed single-story home with 2 bedroom suites, 2.5 bathrooms, and a dedicated office represents the freedom you've been working toward your entire life. No yard work, no stairs, low maintenance, no stress—just the freedom to live fully a...

Summer is the perfect time for a fresh start, and this stunning 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in The Farm at Wescott offers everything you need to embrace the season in style. Located in the highly sought-after Dorchester II school district, this traditional home combines modern amenities with timeless charm in one of Summerville's most desirable neighborhoods.

Welcome Home to Tranquil Living
Picture yourself relaxing on the welcoming covered front porch, sipping your morning coffee while watching the neighborhood come to life. The real magic happens in the backyard, where your private, fully-fenced oasis awaits. The screened-in porch provides the perfect spot for bug-free ...

Multi-generational living is on the rise.

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 17% of homebuyers purchase a home to share with parents, adult children, or extended family. That’s the highest share ever recorded by NAR (see graph below):

And what’s behind the increase? Affordability. NAR explains:

“In 2024, a notable 36% of homebuyers cited “cost savings” as the primary reason for purchasing a multigenerational home—a significant increase from just 15% in 2015.”

In the past, caregiving was the leading motivator – especially for those looking to support aging parents. And while that’s still important, affordability is now the #1 motivator. And with current mark...

This month we bring you news from across the Lowcountry relating to the hospitality, aviation, medical, housing and online retail sectors. Follow the links provided where you see bold blue font for more details about the topics that interest you. Happy reading!

Four Seasons’ first SC hotel will be built on Meeting Street - on the site of the former Days Inn motel -  in Historic Downtown Charleston. The luxury property will feature an outdoor pool, spa, fitness center, dining, retail and event space as well as 139 hotel rooms and 36 private and fully-serviced residences priced from $5 million. The expected completion is for 2028.

Breeze Airways launched its new nonstop service between Ch...

Fear of a recession is back in the headlines.

And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move.

A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) and Keeping Current Matters (KCM) shows 68% of people are delaying plans to buy or sell due to economic uncertainty.

But it may not be for the reason you think. Not everyone is holding off because they’re worried. Some buyers are waiting because they’re hopeful. According to Realtor.com:

“In 2025Q1, 3 in 10 (29.8% of) surveyed homebuyers said a recession would make them at least somewhat more likely to purchase a home . . . This reflects ...

Here’s something you need to know. The housing market is getting back to a healthier, more normal place. And even though it may not sound like it, this shift is actually a good thing.

It’s what you should expect. It’s just that our expectations have been skewed by the intense seller’s market over the past few years.

But what you need to remember is: there’s still plenty of opportunity to be had if you’re thinking about selling – whether that’s next month or next year. You just need to stay up to date on what’s happening in the market, and have a strategy that matches the moment. Here's your update.

1. Inventory’s Up. Buyer Power Is Coming Back

According to the latest data, the numbe...

We hope your summer is off to a great start! This month, we bring you news about records set and milestones achieved in the Charleston area in the aviation, automotive, tourism and spelling bee sectors. Please follow the links where you see bold blue font for further information about any of the topics of particular interest to you. 

Boeing's largest ever order has just been placed, with Qatar Airways planning to purchase up to 210 widebody jets, including the largest order for 787 Dreamliners made in North Charleston. According to Qatar Airways’ CEO, this is the airline’s largest ever order as well, making it “a critical next step… as we invest in the cleanest, youngest and most effic...

For 80 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped countless Veterans buy a home. But even though a lot of Veterans have access to this powerful program, the majority don't know about one of its core benefits.

According to a report from Veterans United only 3 in 10 Veterans are aware they may be able to buy a home with no down payment with a VA loan (see visual below):

That means 7 out of every 10 Veterans could be missing out on a key homebuying advantage.

That’s why it’s so important for Veterans, and anyone who cares about a Veteran, to be aware of this program.

As Veterans United explains, VA home loans:

“. . . come with a list of big-time benefits, including $0 down ...

This month, we focus on major infrastructure, manufacturing and medical news for the Charleston area. To learn more about any of the topics covered, please follow the links where you see bold blue font.

The environmental review period for Charleston County’s Airport Connector Road project to construct a new access road to Charleston International Airport has concluded, with the Federal Highway Administration determining that it will have no significant impact. The project, which is intended to “improve traffic flow, support economic growth and provide a safer, more efficient connection to and from the airport”, now enters the right-of-way acquisition and final design planning phases. The...

For a long time, the housing market was all sunshine for sellers. Homes were flying off the shelves, and buyers had to compete like crazy. But lately, things are starting to shift. Some areas are still super competitive for buyers, while others are seeing more homes sit on the market, giving buyers a bit more breathing room.

In other words, it’s a tale of two markets, and knowing which one you’re in makes a huge difference when you move.

What Is a Buyer’s Market vs. a Seller’s Market?

In a buyer’s market, there are a lot of homes for sale, and not as many people buying. With fewer buyers competing for these homes, that means they generally sit on the market longer, they might not sel...

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again

Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford.

But guess what? The market is shifting.

So, if you paused your moving plans in 2024, it might be time to hit play again. Here’s why.

More Inventory Opens Up More Options

Even if you could make the numbers work, the lack of available homes in recent years probably made it hard to come by something that fit your needs. But inventory is rising,...

Charleston-area news remains positive!  This month we share a variety of local news items related to communications and energy, manufacturing, hospitality, and housing. Be sure to follow the links where you see bold blue font if you want to learn more about any topics of particular interest to you.

IQ Fiber, a high-speed, fiber-optic Internet service out of Jacksonville, Florida is expanding its 10-gig capable network into SC, first investing over $40 million in the Mount Pleasant and West Ashley areas. To support its 100% renewable energy consumption goals, IKEA’s parent company the Ingka Group is building a massive photovoltaic solar farm called Kingstree West in Williamsburg County. O...

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Inside, find 10’ ceilings, oak hardwoods, a gas fireplace & plantation shutters. The designer kitchen boasts a Viking fridge, Monogram 6-burner range, a farmhouse sink and granite counters. ????️ The open floor plan flows to a screened porch & private backyard!

Upstairs, the primary suite features a private porch, spa-like bath & walk-in closet. Two more bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, plus a convenient laundry closet.

Bonus: A FROG suite with...

Charleston continues to impress!  This month, we share good news on endangered sea turtles, education, air services, recreation and conservation. We also reveal which long-awaited development project officially broke ground on the last day of February. Eager to learn more about any of the topics covered? Just follow the links where you see bold blue font.

In February, five endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles rehabilitated by the SC Aquarium were released at sea with assistance from the US Coast Guard. Kemp’s ridleys are the world’s rarest and most endangered sea turtle species and these five - named Chia, Beignet, Griddle, Home Fry and Loaf - were part of the aquarium’s largest annual i...

The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index is out, and while headlines highlight a 3.9% annual gain, the real story is that home prices are continuing to cool down.

Here’s what the data shows:

Case-Shiller U.S. National Composite Index:

+3.9% year-over-year
-0.15% month-over-month decline
-0.48% over the last 3 months

20-City Composite Index:

+4.5% year-over-year
-0.13% month-over-month decline
-0.45% over the last 3 months

10-City Composite Index:

+4.9% year-over-year
-0.04% month-over-month decline
-0.12% over the last 3 months

The bottom line? While prices remain higher than last year, the month-to-month and quarterly declines point to a continuing cooling trend.

W...

PCS Season Prep Guide: Tips for a Smooth Summer Move

With peak PCS season approaching for active military, now is the time to start preparing for a stress-free move.

Whether it's your first PCS or you're a seasoned pro, early planning makes all the difference.

And remember, if you are being deployed and need a LOCAL real estate agent who's experienced in the area and familiar with military moves, please let us know, we'd be happy to find you someone from our wide network! Contact us on 843-900-0155. 

Early Planning Tips

• Check on Your Orders – Follow up if you haven't received them.
• Declutter in Stages – Tackle one room per week.
• Research Finances – Look up BAH rates and cost of...

We’re thrilled to share more positive news about the Charleston area this month, with much of it related to our food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality sectors, conservation and open space, and public infrastructure, along with an announcement of a new “far out” attraction coming to town! To learn more about any of the items covered, please follow the links provided where you see bold blue font.

Our local F&B and hospitality sectors continue to impress! Two such businesses recently became semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Foundation awards: Chubby Fish by Chef James London for Outstanding Restaurant and Femi Oyediran and Miles White of Graft Wine Shop for Outstanding Professional in B...

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With price volatility in some of the major urban markets in the U.S., many residential real estate buyers and investors want to know what the home price forecast is for our Charleston, SC area.

So, here is the historical data and my own guesstimate:

The graph above shows the actual numbers and the compounded growth trend line, showing a 4.6% compounded growth rate per year since 1991.

In the next few years our market will probably return back towards the trend line, so median price appreciation is likely to decelerate.

Last year the annualized median home price in the Charleston, SC area grew by 4.1% year-over-year (see graph below):

Even though mortgage rates are predicted t...