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Bryan Crabtree Charleston SC Luxury Real Estate Specialist.

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Is Mount Pleasant SC Real Estate Worth the price? https://t.co/2pLUrsL1Ln

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Mount Pleasant registered a decline in population over the last year. Why? https://t.co/FZ8jOsv50X

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Harbor views. Ravenel Bridge sunsets. Luxury living in one of Mount Pleasant’s most iconic waterfront communities. 🌅

222 S Plaza Court at The Renaissance on Charleston Harbor delivers beautifully renovated interiors, designer finishes, and sweeping views of the Charleston skyline from an incredible plaza-level location.

See the full property here:
https://t.co/AAWHvUK0F4
#MountPleasantSC #CharlestonLuxury #CharlestonRealEstate #RenaissanceOnCharlestonHarbor #WaterfrontLiving #LuxuryCondo #CharlestonHarbor #RavenelBridge

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Mount Pleasant didn’t become one of the most desirable communities in the Southeast because of corporate chains and investor spreadsheets. It became special because of locally owned restaurants, small businesses, relationships, and community identity.

As aggressive redevelopment and soaring commercial rents push longtime operators out of shopping centers like Fairmount Landing, many residents are beginning to ask an uncomfortable question: Are we revitalizing Mount Pleasant, or slowly pricing out the very people and businesses that built it?

#MountPleasantSC #CharlestonSC #LocalBusiness #MountPleasantRestaurants #CharlestonRealEstate #SupportLocal

Read the full article here:
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Charleston & Mount Pleasant market update:

Inventory is up, buyers have more choices, and overpriced listings are sitting longer.

Prime locations, lifestyle communities, and well-marketed homes are still moving — but strategy matters more than ever.

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#CharlestonRealEstate #MountPleasantSC #HousingMarket

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Charleston’s next major real estate shift may already be happening.

Magnolia Landing could become one of the most transformative waterfront developments in Charleston history — and its impact may reach far beyond downtown.

I break down:
✔️ What Magnolia Landing is
✔️ How it could impact property values
✔️ Why Charleston’s market is becoming “K-shaped”
✔️ Which areas may benefit most from future growth
Read here:
https://t.co/iVxJMbqUuz
#CharlestonSC #CharlestonRealEstate #MagnoliaLanding #LuxuryRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting #CharlestonHomes #UrbanDevelopment #BryanCrabtree

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The Best Golf Communities in Mount Pleasant, SC .

#MountPleasantSC #CharlestonRealEstate #GolfCommunity #LuxuryHomes #BullsBay #DunesWest #CharlestonNational #Rivertowne #SouthCarolinaRealEstate #LuxuryLifestyle #GolfHomes #CharlestonSC #MountPleasantHomes #CountryClubLiving #LowcountryLiving #WaterfrontHomes #GolfLife #Realtor #LuxuryRealEstate #BryanCrabtree
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Thinking about moving to Charleston SC?

Before you do, you need to understand the REAL cost of living here in 2026.

Housing prices, insurance, flood zones, traffic, taxes, waterfront premiums, and lifestyle costs are changing fast — and Charleston is no longer the “cheap coastal city” many people still imagine.

In this video, I break down:
✔ Charleston housing costs
✔ Best and worst value areas
✔ Waterfront vs inland pricing
✔ Insurance realities
✔ Why affluent buyers keep moving here
✔ What locals wish they knew sooner
Watch the full video here:
https://t.co/TDEy2BxDQv
#CharlestonSC #CharlestonRealEstate #MovingToCharleston #MountPleasantSC #SouthCarolinaRealEstate #CostOfLiving #CharlestonHomes #LowcountryLiving

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Charleston real estate is becoming a tale of two markets.

Luxury buyers are still active in places like Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and Sullivan’s Island — while many first-time buyers are being squeezed by rates, insurance, taxes, and affordability.

That’s what economists call a “K-shaped” market.

The top keeps climbing.
The bottom struggles to enter.
In Charleston, wealthy relocators and equity-rich homeowners still have buying power.

Meanwhile, younger local buyers are increasingly priced out of the very communities they grew up in.

This market isn’t crashing.

But it IS fragmenting.

#Charleston #CharlestonRealEstate #MountPleasant #DanielIsland #LuxuryRealEstate #HousingMarket #SouthCarolina #LowcountryLiving

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New Census data shows Mount Pleasant lost 500+ residents after decades of growth. That does not mean demand is gone. It means Mount Pleasant may be shifting from a growth market to a scarcity market. My latest analysis:

#MountPleasantSC, #CharlestonRealEstate, #MountPleasantRealEstate, #CharlestonHousingMarket, #LowcountryRealEstate, #SouthCarolinaRealEstate, #CensusData, #PopulationGrowth, #HousingMarket, #EastCooper, #CharlestonSC, #RealEstateNews

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NEW WATERFRONT LISTING 🚤🌊

975 Mayfield Street on the Ashley River in Summerville, SC offers incredible river views, updated finishes, huge garage/workshop space, acreage, and a $350k engineered seawall for future dock potential.

$1.358M

https://t.co/NLmMt0qgFB

#CharlestonRealEstate #SummervilleSC #AshleyRiver #LuxuryRealEstate #WaterfrontHome #LowcountryLiving

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One of the more unique opportunities currently available near Charleston.

10260 N Hwy 17 in McClellanville:
15+ acres, gated entrance, mature trees, elevated homesite, commercial frontage, installed utilities, pond, and nearly $200k already invested in infrastructure and site prep.
This is authentic Lowcountry privacy without completely disconnecting from Charleston and Mount Pleasant.

Listing:
https://t.co/865Zl0RQ6u

Video:
https://t.co/l6VQssPsUL

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In Charleston real estate, “waterfront” and “deepwater” are often treated like the same thing — they aren’t.

For larger boats, sailboats, and owners needing reliable low-tide access, the details matter: bridge clearances, tide depth, creek access, and navigation routes.

I break down which Charleston-area communities truly work for serious boating lifestyles in the full video:
https://t.co/wy7otxfqRl

#CharlestonRealEstate #DeepWater #LuxuryRealEstate #BoatingLifestyle #MountPleasant #CharlestonSC #WaterfrontHomes #SailboatLife

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Most buyers compare homes by price, interest rate, insurance, and HOA fees.

But in Charleston real estate, one of the biggest ownership advantages is often overlooked: property taxes.

South Carolina’s owner-occupied tax structure can make Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, and Summerville far more attractive when comparing the true cost of ownership to Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and higher-tax states.

Price matters. But carrying cost matters too.

#CharlestonRealEstate #SouthCarolinaRealEstate #CharlestonSC #MountPleasantSC #DanielIsland #SummervilleSC #PropertyTaxes #LowcountryRealEstate #BryanCrabtree
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Most agents sell waterfront homes.

Very few understand the water itself.

After 25,000+ miles navigating Charleston Harbor, the Atlantic, the Caribbean, tidal creeks, rivers & the Intracoastal over 4 decades, I’ve learned one thing:

“Deep water” in Charleston doesn’t always mean deep water.

Bridge clearance, wake, shoaling, true low-tide depth, dock permits & navigability matter far more than most buyers realize.

I just released my most detailed guide ever on Charleston waterfront real estate, covering:
⚓ Daniel Island
⚓ Beresford Hall
⚓ Isle of Palms
⚓ Old Village
⚓ Hobcaw Creek
⚓ Bohicket Creek
⚓ Stono River
⚓ Sullivan’s Island & more
Watch here:
https://t.co/CIQyY2XEUh
#CharlestonRealEstate #WaterfrontHomes #Deepwater #MountPleasantSC #DanielIsland #LuxuryRealEstate

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975 Mayfield Street delivers the kind of waterfront lifestyle people move to Charleston hoping to find.

Positioned directly on the Ashley River, this modern luxury home features a large seawall, private dock, expansive grilling deck, incredible sunset views, and a 4-car garage designed for Lowcountry living.

Boating. Entertaining. Waterfront sunsets. Charleston at its best.

Now live.

#CharlestonSC #AshleyRiver #CharlestonRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #WaterfrontLiving #LowcountryLiving #MountPleasantSC #LuxuryHomes #DockLife #CharlestonLuxury #ModernLuxury #Riverfront #BryanCrabtree

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Everyone loves the smell of a brand-new house.

But in today’s Charleston, Mount Pleasant & Summerville market… that “dream home” can quickly become an overpriced financial trap.

Builder incentives, rate buy-downs, and flashy upgrades aren’t always the deal they appear to be.

Watch the full video here:
https://t.co/99PSHGaRu0

#CharlestonSC #MountPleasantSC #SummervilleSC #NewConstruction #CharlestonRealEstate #HousingMarket #HomeBuyingTips

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Zillow doesn’t sell homes—strategy does.

In Charleston, relying on online estimates can cost you thousands.
Overpricing = fewer showings, longer days on market, and bigger price cuts.
The real question isn’t “What’s it worth online?”
👉 It’s “What will buyers actually pay?”

#CharlestonRealEstate #HomeSelling #Zillow #RealEstateAdvice
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Adjustable-rate mortgages are back in Charleston.

Lower payments upfront… but risk later.

Smart strategy or financial gamble?

Most buyers are missing the real question:
👉 Can you afford it when it adjusts?
#CharlestonRealEstate #MortgageRates #HomeBuying #ARM #RealEstateAdvice

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New mortgage credit score options could open the door for more Charleston homebuyers — especially those with strong rent history, thin credit files, or older pre-approval issues.

If you were told “not yet,” it may be time for a second look.

#CharlestonSC #CharlestonRealEstate #Homebuyers #MortgageTips #FHA #FannieMae #FreddieMac

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