Posts from June 22nd, 2026
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Wescott Plantation Is Not One Market
When people talk about the Wescott real estate market, they often talk about it as though every home is competing in the same market.
They're not.
A home in Shinnecock is competing with a different group of homes than a townhome in The Gates of Wescott. A golf-course home in Markleys Grove is attracting different buyers than a detached home in Woodlands at Wescott. Even though they all share the same Wescott address, buyers do not view them the same way.
After reviewing active listings, homes currently under contract, and homes that have sold over the past three months throughout Wescott Plantation, one thing became very clear: buyers are still choosing Wescott, but they are choosing carefully.
The strongest prices are still being found in Shinnecock. Homes there continue to command som...
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Wescott Homeowners: Buyers Are Still Buying, But They Are Being Picky
If you're a homeowner in Wescott and wondering whether now is a good time to sell, the short answer is yes.
Homes are still going under contract, and buyers are still choosing Wescott. In fact, there are currently more homes under contract than many homeowners might expect given today's interest rates and economic uncertainty.
But there is an important difference between today's market and the market we experienced a few years ago.
Buyers are no longer willing to overlook pricing mistakes.
The homes that are priced appropriately and show well are attracting attention and going under contract. The homes that are overpriced are sitting on the market longer and often requiring price reductions before buyers become interested.
Detached hom...
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Charleston County Homes Are Still Selling—But Not Every Home Is
If you are thinking about selling your home, the first question is usually, "Are buyers still buying?"
The answer is yes.
As of June 22, 2026, there are more than 1,100 homes under contract in Charleston County between resale homes and new construction. Buyers are still moving, relocating, downsizing, upsizing, and purchasing homes throughout the area.
What has changed is that buyers have become more selective.
The homes that are successfully going under contract are generally selling within a few weeks, while many active listings are sitting on the market twice as long. That tells us the issue is not a lack of buyers. The issue is that buyers have choices.
Many sellers are also competing against brand-new construction. Builders contin...
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