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There are plenty of beautiful homes in Charleston, but some are becoming harder and harder to find. As we move toward 2027, I've been paying attention to the features buyers consistently ask about, the things that make certain homes stand out, and the characteristics that are becoming increasingly valuable in the Charleston market. And I don't think the homes that will be hardest to find next year will necessarily be the biggest or newest. They'll be the ones that offer somet

There are certain houses that make you stop scrolling. Not necessarily because they're the biggest. Not always because they're the most expensive. And honestly, sometimes they aren't even the most renovated. There's just something about them. After spending a lot of time looking at Charleston homes, I've started to notice the details that consistently make me pause, and they're often the things that give a home personality. Here are a few of the Charleston homes I'd never scr

Buying a home in Charleston is about a lot more than finding a house you love. Of course, you want the right kitchen, the righ floor plan and the right neighborhood. But there are a few things I would dig into before getting too attached to a property. Because in Charleston, some of the most important details aren't necessarily the ones you notice during a showing. Here's what I would actually research. Mount Pleasant Listing The Flood Zone This is probably one of the first t

There are some houses that just have it. You walk through the front door and immediately think, This feels expensive. And sometimes, it is. But sometimes the home isn't the biggest, newest, or most heavily renovated house on the street. It simply has the right combination of details. Beautiful proportions, natural light, good architecture, mature landscaping, thoughtful updates and a location that does some of the work for you. After enough time spent touring homes around Cha

After enough showings, you start noticing things before you even realize you're looking for them. A house can photograph beautifully and still feel completely different in person. Sometimes you walk through the front door and immediately understand why a home has been sitting on the market. Other times, a house that looked fairly ordinary online has something about it that just works. When I'm touring a home with a buyer, I'm not only looking at the kitchen, the countertops o

There is a certain kind of Charleston home that is hard to replicate. Original heart pine floors. Tall ceilings. Intricate trim. A piazza that catches the afternoon breeze. Old brick mature trees, and a floor plan that feels completely different from a brand-new construction. home. It is also the kind of home where you may find yourself wondering, What exactly am I getting myself into? Older homes are part of what makes Charleston real estate so special, but they also come wi

A million dollars sounds like a lot of money. In most places, it still is. But in Charleston, what the $1 million actually buys you depends almost entirely on where you want to be. Want to be able to walk to dinner downtown? Your options look very different. Want a newer home with a yard? Look outside the peninsula. Want to be close to the beach? You'll likely make some compromises on size. Want a large house, a pool and plenty of space? You may need to go farther from the ci

If you've been watching Charleston, SC real estate for the last few years, you may be wondering the same thing a lot of buyers are asking: Is Charleston, SC Still a Good Place to Buy Real Estate in 2026? The short answer? I think it can be, but the way I'd approach the market in 2026 is very different from the way I would have a few years ago. Charleston is no longer a market where buyers necessarily have to move immediately, waive every contingency and compete against a hand

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