Posts with tag 'Charleston SC HOA Communities'
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Does My HOA Know When I Come and Go? Understanding Neighborhood License Plate Cameras
You drive into your neighborhood, pass a small camera near the entrance and probably never give it another thought. But what if you suddenly wonder: Is that camera recording my license plate? Where does that information go? And who can see it?
Those are reasonable questions.
Some HOAs and communities use automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras as part of their security systems. Flock Safety is one well-known provider, although it is not the only company offering this technology.
What does a license plate camera actually record?
An ALPR camera is different from an ordinary security camera.
According to Flock Safety, its cameras can capture a vehicle's license plate, vehicle characteristics, the time and date, and the location of...
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What Your Condo HOA Fee May Not Be Telling You
When people shop for a condominium, they usually compare three things: the purchase price, the monthly HOA fee, and the amenities. If one community has a higher monthly fee than another, it's easy to assume it simply costs more to live there. Sometimes that's true. But sometimes there is much more to the story.
One of the things I enjoy most about real estate is asking questions. If something doesn't seem to make sense, I start digging. Recently, while researching a condominium community for one of my listings, I noticed the HOA dues had increased substantially over a relatively short period of time. My first thought was probably the same as many buyers: Why would anyone want to pay that much every month? Instead of guessing, I called the HOA to understand what had change...
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What Wescott Plantation Sellers Can Expect Right Now
The Wescott Plantation market is active, but buyers are being selective. In the most recent snapshot, there were 29 homes actively listed and 7 homes that went under contract within the previous 10 days.
Detached homes showed the strongest recent movement. The typical detached home currently under contract was larger than the typical active listing—approximately 2,344 square feet with four bedrooms, compared with about 1,908 square feet and three bedrooms among active homes. The median last list price of the detached homes under contract was $450,000, and three of the f...
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Why Pine Hills at Cane Bay Feels Like a Vacation Every Day
Life in Pine Hills at Cane Bay is about more than owning a home. It's about waking up each day in a community where resort-style amenities, outdoor gathering spaces, and beautiful surroundings make everyday life feel a little more like a getaway.
Most vacations have something in common. People spend more time outdoors, move at a slower pace, and find themselves enjoying simple moments they often overlook during everyday life. Whether it's an afternoon by the pool, dinner with friends, or an evening walk before sunset, those moments are often what people remember long after the trip is over.
Imagine finding that same feeling just outside your front door.
That is one of the things that makes...
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