Every now and then someone asks me about Scanlonville. Usually it starts with a simple question. They were driving through Mount Pleasant, saw a home for sale, heard someone mention the neighborhood, or noticed that homes there seem very different from one another. Before long they ask, "What's the story with Scanlonville?"

That's actually one of my favorite conversations because Scanlonville isn't really a subdivision in the way most people think about subdivisions. When people hear the word neighborhood in Mount Pleasant, they often picture a planned community with matching homes, a neighborhood entrance, and a homeowners association. Scanlonville is something entirely different.

What many people don't realize is that Scanlonville is one of the most historically significant communities in Mount Pleasant. Its roots stretch back to the years following the Civil...

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I have a new Tall Pines listing preparing to come on the market, so lately I've been spending some time studying the neighborhood.

Not because I need statistics for a presentation.

Because before I advise a seller on repairs, pricing, and expectations, I want to know exactly what buyers are responding to today.

Tall Pines is a neighborhood I know well. Over the years, I've listed five homes here and represented buyers on two others. I've walked these streets, negotiated contracts, attended inspections, and helped both buyers and sellers understand what makes this neighborhood special.

One of the biggest reasons people continue to look at Tall Pines is simple: there is no HOA.

Now, there is a civic group recorded with Berkeley County, and homeow...

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One of the things I have learned over the years is that when people begin searching for waterfront property in Mount Pleasant, they often think they are looking for one thing. Then they start asking questions and realize there are several very different types of waterfront living.

A waterfront home can mean a deepwater property with a private dock and boat lift. It can mean a home overlooking a tidal creek. It can mean marshfront views with incredible sunsets. It can even mean a pond-front home in a neighborhood where the water is primarily there for scenery and wildlife.

All of those are waterfront properties, but they are not the same purchase.

Recently, I reviewed active listings, pending sales, and waterfront homes that have closed over the past three months in Mount Pleasant. The information revealed some interesting patter...

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Every time I drive through parts of Berkeley County and Summerville, I am amazed by the amount of new construction taking place. New neighborhoods continue to expand, model homes are busy, and builders are offering incentives that can make a significant difference to a buyer's monthly payment.

Naturally, it makes me wonder how established neighborhoods are performing.

If you own a home in Tall Pines Plantation, Wescott Plantation, Scanlonville, Harbour View, Copahee View, or Whitehall, are buyers still interested in pre-owned homes? Or are they choosing new construction instead?

I recently reviewed more than 2,000 pending pre-owned home sales and compared them to hundreds of pending new construction sales throughout the Charleston area. While every neighborhood tells its own story, the overall results were encouraging for homeow...

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Can an HOA Tell You What to Do With Your Property in Mount Pleasant?

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Can an HOA Control Your Property in Mount Pleasant SC? What Buyers Should Know

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Learn how much control HOAs have over your home in Mount Pleasant, including exterior changes, parking, landscaping, and approvals.

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