Flood and Storm Considerations for Luxury Homes in Mount Pleasant

BJ Rodgers

Published on: 25/09/2026

If you're shopping for a luxury home in Mount Pleasant, you probably know the area is less exposed to hurricanes than the barrier islands. But "less exposed" doesn't mean "no risk."

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Oceanfront vs. Waterfront: Which Has More Storm Risk in Charleston?

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 23/09/2026

Both oceanfront (barrier islands) and ICW waterfront properties face hurricane risk, but in different ways—and they price differently to match.

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Should You Move to Charleston if You Want a Water Lifestyle?

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 09/07/2026

Yes, if your budget matches your version of "water lifestyle" — and that is the part most people get wrong before they move.

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Best Charleston-Area Places to Live for Boaters

Leah Beaulieu

Published on: 09/07/2026

If you own a boat or plan to buy one, where you live in the Charleston area determines whether boating becomes an easy weekly habit or a once-a-month production involving a trailer and 40 minutes of driving.

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