Lou DiMaio, Realtor

12/02/2025

Thousands of sellers took their homes off the market in September rather than cutting list prices with buyers sticking to the sidelines amid economic uncertainties and continued struggles with affordability. https://bit.ly/3M8YoES

11/21/2025

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SOUTH CAROLINA HOMEOWNERS WITH NEW SEPTIC SYSTEMS

This comes directly from state-issued permits and SC Regulation 61-56.
South Carolina is now issuing many Tier 3 septic permits for new residential construction. These systems come with mandatory, long-term inspection and maintenance requirements that every homeowner needs to understand.
🔍 Required Every 6 Months (Not Optional)
According to the state permit documents:
• The drain field must be inspected every 6 months
• All drip lines must be flushed, and filters must be cleaned every 6 months
• The septic tank must be inspected every 6 months
• The septic tank must be pumped at least every 2 years (minimum — may be more often)
These requirements are written directly into the “Operations & Maintenance Plan” of the Permit to Construct.
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🚫 What Happens If You Don’t Comply?
South Carolina Regulation 61-56 §800 gives SCDES the authority to:
• Suspend or revoke your permit to operate
• Issue civil penalties
• Order corrective actions
• Enforce violations under state health and environmental law
Under §103.1(4), homeowners are legally required to “properly operate and maintain” their system and follow all permit conditions.
If a system is malfunctioning and not repaired after notice, §800.3 allows the state to revoke your approval to operate.
If your septic permit is revoked, your home may be declared uninhabitable until the system is brought back into compliance.
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🏠 Selling Your Home? Read This Carefully.
Your state permit requires that:
• You must provide a fully paid 1-year monitoring/maintenance contract to the buyer
• You remain liable until the contract is officially transferred
This is a mandatory condition written into new Tier 3 permits.
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⏳ How Long Do These Requirements Last?
Indefinitely.
These obligations apply for the life of the system.
There is no expiration, no ending, and no future opt-out.
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📌 My Professional Position
As a licensed provider, my job is to tell you the truth based on the law and the permit language.
And the truth is:
I do not agree with the burdens South Carolina is placing on homeowners.
But compliance is mandatory, and failure can lead to real enforcement actions.
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📄 Sources You Can Verify
• SC Regulation 61-56 §§103.1(4), 800.1, 800.2, 800.3
• State-issued Permit to Construct documents
Information provided by Jason Pruitt a licensed provider in SC.

10/30/2025

Calling all investors! With renter in place and price to sell, this 1434 sqft 1st floor 3 bedroom 2 full bath with Carolina room condo is the perfect choice! Located off of Buckwalter Pkwy close to shopping, medical, and entertainment! Don’t miss this opportunity call now for your private showing!
Lou DiMaio
RE/MAX Island Realty
843-368-5374

10/22/2025

**OPEN HOUSE ALERT** Motivated seller!!
Thursday 10/23/2025
12pm-1:30pm
4924 Bluffton Parkway
#21-105
Bluffton

Welcome to Bridgepointe Condo, a standout option for those seeking a hassle-free, ground-floor 2bedroom 2bath home in a convenient Bluffton location. The screened porch, open layout, modern finishes, elevator access, and community pool make it a compelling choice—for either primary residence or investment property.
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843.368.5374
RE/MAX Island Realty

10/17/2025

Motivated seller!!

Welcome to Bridgepointe Condo, a standout option for those seeking a hassle-free, ground-floor 2bedroom 2bath home in a convenient Bluffton location. The screened porch, open layout, modern finishes, elevator access, and community pool make it a compelling choice—for either primary residence or investment property.
Call Lou DiMaio for a private showing
843.368.5374
RE/MAX Island Realty

09/27/2025

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09/05/2025

**OPEN HOUSE ALERT**
Sunday 10/5/2025
1:00-2:30pm
4924 Bluffton Pkwy
Bluffton
Unit 21-105

Welcome to Bridgepointe Condo, a standout option for those seeking a hassle-free, ground-floor 2bedroom 2bath home in a convenient Bluffton location. The screened porch, open layout, modern finishes, elevator access, and community pool make it a compelling choice—for either primary residence or investment property.
Can’t make it? Call Lou DiMaio for a private showing
843.368.5374
RE/MAX Island Realty

09/03/2025

Welcome to Bridgepointe Condo, a standout option for those seeking a hassle-free, ground-floor 2bedroom 2bath home in a convenient Bluffton location. The screened porch, open layout, modern finishes, elevator access, and community pool make it a compelling choice—for either primary residence or investment property.
Call Lou DiMaio for a private showing
843.368.5374
RE/MAX Island Realty

09/03/2025

Welcome to Sun City’s Remodeled Cottage style Home!
38 Andover Place!!

Home Features
• Size: Approximately 1,310 sq ft, built in 2000.  
• Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 2 beds and 2 full baths.  
• Interior Highlights:
• Renovated with granite countertops, LVP and tile flooring, smooth ceilings, and fresh paint throughout.
• The garage and lanai floors feature new epoxy finishes; updated sinks, comfort-height toilets, and a new walk-in tiled shower in the primary bath. 

Call Lou DiMaio for a private showing
843.368.5374
RE/MAX Island Realty

08/23/2025

909 Rustic Mill Dr, Saint Augustine, FL 32092 is for sale. View 36 photos of this 2 bed, 2 bath, 1581 sqft. single family home with a list price of $429900.

08/15/2025

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