Unlocking Coastal Living
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Sometimes the Best Changes Begin with Being a Little Uncomfortable
There are a lot of decisions we make in our homes that seem much bigger than they really are. Choosing a paint color, adding wallpaper, hanging pictures, or buying that light fixture you've looked at for months can honestly feel overwhelming. We start asking ourselves questions like, What if I choose the wrong color? What if I get tired of it? What if it doesn't match everything else? Before long, it's easier to do nothing than risk making a mistake.
I think we've all been there.
Terry and I recently decided to add wallpaper to a couple of rooms in our home. Not floral wallpaper from the 1980s that many of us remember, but a textured wallpaper that added warmth without overwhelming the room. It was completely outside my c...
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Holiday Weekends Can Slow the Market, But They Do Not Stop It
There is something about a holiday weekend that can make sellers wonder if the market has gone completely quiet.
The house is clean. The beds are made. The counters are clear. The showing instructions are ready. And then… not much happens.
That can feel discouraging if you are watching every notification, especially when you are hoping for a showing, an offer, or at least some sign that buyers are paying attention. But a quiet holiday weekend does not necessarily mean buyers are gone. It often means they are human.
People travel. They host family. They go to cookouts. They take quick getaways. They sit at ball fields, beaches, pools, parks, fireworks shows, and backyard tables. Even serious buyers may pause for a day or two because life is happening.
That does not mean the market stopped.
It means the market slowed down for a moment.
A holiday weekend is a good reminder that real estate does not happen in a vacuum. Buyers ar...
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401 Andrea Lane Hanahan SC: A Practical 3-Bedroom Condo with HOA Benefits, Pool Access, and Convenient Lowcountry Location
Not every good real estate option is flashy. Sometimes the stronger opportunity is the home that quietly makes sense: the right size, the right location, a practical monthly structure, and a price that gives buyers more usable space for the money.
That is where 401 Andrea Lane in Hanahan deserves a closer look.
Located in Otranto Station, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo offers approximately 1,352 square feet in an established Hanahan community. For buyers who want to stay connected to North Charleston, Goose Creek, Summerville, I-26, Rivers Avenue, and Highway 52 without stretching into a higher price bracket, this property offers a practical combination of location, space, and lower-maintenance living.
One of the strongest benefits of 401 Andrea Lane is its location. Otranto Station sits just off the Rivers Avenue/Highway...
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What Has the 2026 Market Produced So Far in Tall Pines Plantation?
If you live in Tall Pines Plantation and have wondered, "What would my house actually sell for right now?" you are asking the right question.
Not, "What did my neighbor ask?"
Not, "What do I need to walk away with?"
Not, "What did houses sell for during the wild market a few years ago?"
The better question is: What has the market actually produced so far in 2026, and what does that mean for my home?
Based on activity reviewed in CTAR MLS from January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, Tall Pines Plantation has remained active, but it has not been a market where every seller can simply choose a number and expect the buyer, lender, inspector, and appraiser to fall in line.
So far...
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What Buyers Chose: June 16–29, 2026
Buyers are still buying — but they are choosing carefully.
I looked at MLS homes that went under contract from June 16–29, and the data tells a useful story for homeowners. The market is moving, but price positioning matters. Nearly half of the homes that went under contract had reduced their price before finding a buyer.
That does not mean sellers need to panic. It means sellers need clear information before they list, and current sellers need honest feedback while they wait.
I wrote this short breakdown to explain what buyers actually chose and what that may mean for homeowners thinking about selling.
Bonnie Wicks, licensed as Bonnie Jean Wicks Bertalot, is an Associate Broker with Carolina One Real Estate and team lead of Shoreline Key Team, serving Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Summerville, Han...
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