BJ Rodgers

What Is a CL-100 and Why Does South Carolina Use It?

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 06/10/2026

A CL-100 is South Carolina's official Wood Infestation Report, a form a licensed pest inspector completes to document termites, wood-boring beetles, decay fungi, and related damage in a home.

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Slab vs Crawl Space Homes in Charleston

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 06/10/2026

In Charleston, a crawl space is usually the better foundation for flood protection and repairs, while a slab is cheaper to build and fine on higher ground when it is well built.

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What's the Difference Between Charleston, North Charleston and West Ashley?

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 05/10/2026

Charleston, North Charleston and West Ashley are three distinct places with different prices, housing stock and daily feel, even though out-of-state searchers often lump them together.

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Why Charleston Traffic Is Different Than Buyers Expect

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 05/10/2026

Charleston traffic is not like traffic in Atlanta, Charlotte, or the Northeast. It is not about highway size. It is about geography.

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