Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Palmetto

09/27/2026

Happy Birthday to Jared Snead!

09/26/2026

Speed up your loan approval with smart preparation. Before you apply, gather key documents like pay stubs, bank statements, W-2s, and a valid ID. Being organized up front helps reduce delays, keeps your timeline on track, and makes it easier to move forward with the home buying process.

Ready to start the process, my team is ready to get you pre-approved.

09/25/2026

This Week’s Open House Roundup | Charleston Area Homes Open to Tour. Here is the hottest list in town! Message me if you'd rather have a private tour of any of these homes.

Explore this week’s open houses across Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and surrounding areas. Dates, times, neighborhoods, and homes you can tour right now.

09/25/2026

Check out the events happening around Charleston this weekend! Am I missing anything? Tell me what you have planned for this weekend, i'd love to hear about it!

09/24/2026

New on the Blog: Home Built Before 1978? Sellers, Here’s What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Home

Selling a home built before 1978? Learn what sellers need to know about federal lead-based paint disclosures, buyer inspection opportunities, required records, renovations, and preparing an older home for sale.

09/24/2026

Double front porches, pond views, and so many thoughtful extras. 🏡💚

📍5085 Lady Bird Aly | Johns Island, SC

Located in gated Sea Island Preserve, this Vanderbilt floor plan was built in 2024 and offers spaces to gather, unwind, and enjoy life at home.

✨ Extended living room with a fireplace
✨ Telescoping glass doors opening to a screened porch with speakers
✨ Kitchen with gas cooking, a butler’s pantry, and w**e refrigerator
✨ First-floor primary suite with a tray ceiling, crown molding, and expanded dual closets with custom built-ins
✨ Three upstairs bedrooms, a spacious loft, and access to the upper porch
✨ Generac generator, lawn irrigation, gutters, and more

Picture dinner around the island, conversations continuing onto the screened porch, and a quiet evening overlooking the pond. Community amenities include a pool, pickleball courts, and walking and jogging trails.

📲 Message me for details or to schedule your private showing!

09/23/2026

New hot listing in Walterboro, SC: 5976 Pleasant Grove Rd is now available and could be your next place to call home. If you’re looking for space, comfort, and the opportunity to settle into a great area, schedule your showing today. Message me for more details or to schedule a tour!

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Discover 5976 Pleasant Grove Rd in Walterboro, SC, a 2022 manufactured home featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a country setting near the shopping, dining, recreation, historic character, and Lowcountry lifestyle of Walterboro.

09/23/2026

If you’ve been putting off buying because of outdated or flat-out wrong info, it’s time to set the record straight.

Swipe → for the three down payment myths I hear the most that keep future homeowners stuck on the sidelines.

Here’s the truth: most buyers today put down far less than 20%, and many even use family gifts or down payment assistance programs to get started. The reality? You have more flexibility than you think.

Don’t let misconceptions keep you from your dream home. DM me and let’s chat through your options! No pressure, just the facts.

09/22/2026

New Listing in North Charleston: 8051 Reagan Way, North Charleston, SC 29418. If you’ve been searching for your next place to call home, this one is worth a closer look. Reach out to schedule a tour, get full property details, and see how it fits your lifestyle and goals.

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Discover 8051 Reagan Way in North Charleston, SC, a $299,000 Hot New Listing in Willow Bend featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,862 square feet, 2023 construction, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, LVP flooring, and an attached one-car garage.

09/22/2026

August 2026 Charleston Area Market Update

The latest numbers are in, and the Charleston-area real estate market continues to move differently depending on the location.

Here are a few key takeaways:

- Mount Pleasant remained the highest-priced major market, holding steady at a median sale price of $920,000.

- Charleston County increased nearly 5%, reaching a median sale price of $662,000.

- Goose Creek recorded the largest monthly increase, rising approximately 10.8% to $343,500.

- Summerville remained relatively stable, declining just 1.2% to a median of $404,900.

- Moncks Corner experienced the largest decline among the selected cities, falling 4.1% to $359,685.

Meanwhile, Berkeley County remained above the $400,000 mark with a median of $409,990, while Dorchester County returned to $385,000.

The biggest takeaway? There isn’t just one “Charleston market.” Each city, county, neighborhood and price point can tell a different story which is why local data and the right strategy matter.

Thinking about buying or selling in the Charleston area? Let’s look beyond the headlines and talk about what the market is doing in the area that matters to you.

Strategy over speed. 🏡

Source: CTAR FLEX MLS residential closed-sale statistics for August 2026. Figures may update slightly as late closings are entered or corrected.