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In response to the many questions we get about Mt. Pleasant neighborhoods, we have added 14 more neighborhoods to the page on our site.  Of course, there are still some communities in Mt. Pleasant that are not on our list, but we’ve included the 35 most popular subdivisions in the area.  We’ll continue to add info to the neighborhoods pages, but we wanted to let you know of the update so that you can search for Mt. Pleasant homes by neighborhood (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the updated list)!

James Island does not have nearly the selection of townhouses in comparison with the selection of condos available.  But, there are some great townhouse communities in the area.  Below you’ll see three of the newest townhouse neighborhoods on James Island.  You can use the links to see more information and MLS listings for each neighborhood.

Meridian Place is one of the more popular townhouse subdivisions.  Current townhouse prices start around $170,000 for 2 bedrooms and 2 baths.  The 3 bedroom / 2 bath townhouses start just under $200,000.  Even though these townhouses were built from 2001 to 2004, they’re still some of the newest ones you’ll find in the area.  And, some of the units have attached garages.

Eaglewood Retreat has some of

Home buyers generally like Meridian Place townhouses on James Island because they are relatively new, and they’re in a great location.  Folly Beach is about a 5 minute drive, and downtown Charleston is less than a 10 minute drive.  Meridian Place has some of the lowest monthly regime fees that you’ll find on James Island (approximately $67 per month), and the fees cover maintenance of the common areas, landscaping and irrigation for the individual townhouses, a termite bond, and access to the walking trails and tennis court.  Few townhouse or condo neighborhoods have walking trails, and Meridian Place also has several ponds throughout the community.  Each townhouse has a backyard that is fenced, and the owner is responsible for maintaining the backyard. 

Carolina Bay is one of the newest communities in West Ashley.  We’ve included a new listing below along with a link to the Carolina Bay community so that you can learn more about it!

"This beautiful Hagood floor plan is loaded with over $35,000 in upgrades. Gorgeous Brazilian Cherry hardwoods cover the first floor. A formal living room with bay window and dining room are off to the left of the foyer. An inset bar area sits between the dining room and kitchen. A gorgeous kitchen with silstone counters, stainless steel appliances and raised cherry cabinets with crown moulding awaits you. There is ample counter space to prepare the perfect meal, and it is an open floor plan that just begs for entertaining. The kitchen has ceramic tile on the floors

Many of our clients ask about beach communities in Charleston.  Kiawah Island is one of the nicest and most sought-after communities in the Charleston area.  Many buyers like Kiawah because of the seclusion and the natural setting that the private island offers.  We’ve included information below for a new listing on Kiawah that just came on the market.  This is one of the least expensive houses on Kiawah Island, where current house prices go up to almost $7 Million.

Nestled among trees on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home has a beautiful lagoon view. New hardwood floors greet you as you enter the home. A cozy living area with wood burning fireplace is perfect for gathering after a day at the beach. A large sliding door opens onto a deck which offers a

Many home buyers look for new construction condos because they offer low-maintenance living.  By definition, condos do not have a private yard – instead, all of the owners in a condo community share the green areas, or common areas, throughout the neighborhood.  These common areas are maintained using the monthly regime fees paid by the owners.  Regime fees usually include lawn maintenance, maintenance of the exterior of the building, and access to the amenities.  Most of the newer condo communities on James Island have amenities like a swimming pool, a club house, a fitness center, and tennis courts. 

Some regime fees include insurance for the building.  This type of insurance would not cover personal possessions (like furniture, clothes, etc.),

We’re just writing to let you know that we’ve added a new section to our website!  With the strong buyers market that’s resulted in the Charleston area, auctions are becoming more popular.  In response to this growing trend, we’ve incorporated Charleston real estate auctions into our website to better serve our clients.  We will be adding more information to the page in the coming weeks – as many of you know, we update the website on a daily basis.  But, we wanted to go ahead and tell you about this new addition.  Feel free to check it out using the link below!    

Buying a home can be one of life's biggest financial rewards. It has the potential to serve not only as your home for many years, but also as the basis of your financial portfolio. For this reason, you should never jump into a home purchase. It simply makes sense to take your time and ensure that you are getting what you are paying for. Since a home has many systems that are all subject to stress, wear, and deterioration, there are a few things that should be examined closely before purchasing any property. These areas apply to older homes as well as newer homes.

Homes inspections are the best way to ensure that the home you are considering buying is sound. We cannot stress the importance of getting a home inspection enough. Also, be wary of sellers

It’s impossible for buyers to think about everything involved in the home buying process.  So, we’ve included 5 things to consider when buying a home.   

1. Plan ahead. You may be planning on living in your new home forever, but you should still have an exit strategy in mind. If you needed to sell your home in the future, would you be able to? Would you get any money from the sale? Spend some time talking with your realtor about the resale value of the homes that you are considering.

2. Get everything in writing. This is extremely important. Make sure that everything concerning the sale of the home is in writing. This will ensure that everyone does what they are obligated to do and that there are no ambiguities about what is expected during

With home flipping becoming as popular as it has in the past several years, interested investors and DIY'ers are forever seeking the perfect real estate market to flip homes. Several markets around the nation have been tapped into with great success. Although we have not seen as many home flips this past year, we saw quite a few in the previous years. Many of these homes that have been renovated for flipping have been what is referred to as “cosmetically fixed,” which means that mostly the visual aspects of the home have been improved. However, the calling card of a truly well done home flip is the updating of the home's vital systems, like the electrical and plumbing.

In an area like Charleston SC many of the older homes have a great location or