William Burton Charleston Realtor

06/02/2026

Let’s stop spewing takes on Instagram when you’re completely uninformed

06/02/2026

If you’re planning to list this summer, you may be noticing that some homes are moving quickly while others take a bit longer. Pricing isn’t one size fits all right now.

In our latest blog, we break down how we’re approaching pricing in the Greater Charleston Area, including why closed sales are only the starting point, how active and pending listings shape strategy, how price brackets affect online visibility, and what buyer behavior can tell you in the first few weeks.

If you’re preparing to sell, this will give you helpful context before you choose a number.
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A practical guide to pricing your home this summer in the Greater Charleston Area, including competition, buyer behavior, and online search strategy.

05/26/2026

Thinking about buying smaller, downsizing, or just making your current space work better? Small homes get a bad reputation, but when they’re set up well, they can be easier to live in and enjoy day to day.

In our latest blog, we share practical ideas for choosing the right-scale furniture, using light and mirrors to open up a room, adding smart storage, and simplifying kitchens and bathrooms so they function better. It’s all about making the space support your real life.

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Practical ways to make a small home in the Greater Charleston Area feel bigger, brighter, and easier to live in, from smart furniture choices to simple decluttering tips.

05/19/2026

If you’ve lived in your home for 15, 20, or 30 years, selling comes with a different set of considerations. It’s not just about listing. It’s about timing, preparation, and planning the next chapter.

In our latest blog, we walk through what long-term homeowners in the Greater Charleston Area should think about before going live. From sorting decades of belongings and deciding which updates matter, to pricing, capital gains conversations, and coordinating selling before buying, we cover the steps that make the process smoother.

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Thinking about selling after decades in your home in the Greater Charleston Area? Here’s what long-term homeowners should consider before listing.

05/16/2026

⚡ JUST BACK ON THE MARKET - This won't last twice ⚡

Fully renovated 3BD home in North Charleston is BACK and ready for a new buyer.

The home didn't change. The opportunity did.

More photos & details: https://listing.deals/s/NjNJpiUZMA

✅ Completely renovated (2022)

✅ 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 916 sq ft

✅ HUGE backyard on 0.17 acres

✅ Move-in ready - zero work needed

✅ Minutes to Boeing, Joint Base, Naval Weapons Station

💰 $240,000 - exceptional value

Your monthly payment could be LESS than what you're paying in rent.

05/12/2026

Have you started your home search with an AI tool? Most buyers in the Greater Charleston Area do. These platforms are great for pulling listing data, tracking price changes, and helping you get oriented to neighborhoods before you ever step into a showing.

In our latest blog, we break down what these tools do well, where local insight makes a difference, what to look for in person, and how offer strategy really works in practice. If you’re researching online, this will help you use that information more effectively.

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05/06/2026

The news cycle wants you scared. The mortgage data says something else.

Stocks are choppy. The Middle East conflict is dominating the front page. The 30-year fixed climbed to 6.45% last week, the highest in a month. By every measure, this should be a moment where buyers freeze.

They aren’t.

The MBA’s Weekly Applications Survey came out yesterday. Purchase mortgage applications were 5% higher than the same week one year ago. The MBA’s own economist Joel Kan put it plainly: overall activity remains higher compared to last year’s pace.

The average purchase loan size just hit $467,300, a 36-year record. The buyers showing up right now aren’t tire-kickers. They’re committed move-up buyers making real purchases. The exact pool driving demand in Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and the rest of Charleston.

Here’s what I tell my clients: the noise is loud, but the data is what closes deals. Serious buyers don’t wait for a perfect news cycle. They focus on what’s zoned for what they need, what fits the five-year plan, and what has the bones to grow into.

If you’re waiting for the headlines to calm down before you start looking, you’re going to be waiting a long time.

Thinking about a move in Charleston this summer or fall? Shoot me a DM anytime. No pressure, just a real conversation about what the data actually says.

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source: Mortgage Bankers Association Weekly Applications Survey

05/06/2026

🎃 After 22 years, Boone Hall is sunsetting Fright Nights for good.

The hayrides. The chainsaw clowns. The Wando drama kids cutting their teeth as scream actors every October. All of it, done. Boone Hall’s marketing director said it came down to keeping the events family-friendly across all ages, plus rising operational costs.

The pumpkin patch is still happening, six weekends through September and October, so Highway 17 won’t go fully dark this fall. Boone Hall says it will be “bigger and better than ever”. But if you grew up dragging a date through the Deadwood Hayride or hitting the funnel cake line after the Phobia maze, this one stings a little.

A quiet end to a loud, weird, wonderful Mount Pleasant tradition. 👻

Drop your favorite Fright Nights memory below.

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source: Post and Courier

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo from the only town where great Mexican food, world-class BBQ, and Lowcountry seafood all somehow live within five miles of each other.

I get asked about Mexican food in Charleston more than almost any other restaurant question. So here are the four spots I actually eat at. One has two locations in Mount Pleasant. Two are downtown. One started as a food truck in the Signarama parking lot in Mount Pleasant and now has a brick and mortar location downtown. All four would be on my list today and tonight.

Save this for the next time someone asks where to go, then tell me what I missed in the comments.

05/05/2026

Accepting an offer feels like the big milestone, but there’s still an important stretch between contract and closing day.

Our latest blog walks through what sellers in the Greater Charleston Area can expect during that time, from inspections and document requests to repairs, the final walkthrough, and signing day. We also cover what sellers are responsible for and how staying organized helps everything stay on track.

If you’re planning to sell, this will give you a clear picture of what comes next. 📘
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A clear guide for sellers in the Greater Charleston Area on what happens after you accept an offer, what documents you’ll need, and how to prepare for closing day.