The Blog
Real talk on the market, the towns, and the moves. When you are ready, I am here.
Homeowner Tips
Is the SC 4% property tax rate automatic? No. Here's how to check yours, why to file before October tax bills, the January 15, 2027 deadline, and where to file in Berkeley, Dorchester, Charleston and Colleton County.
October 10, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
Ghostwalk in Summerville, plus Riverfront Revival, Oktoberfest, the Wassamasaw Powwow, Palmetto Park Jam and more, Friday through Monday around Ridgeville, Summerville and Charleston.
October 8, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
Quick facts on the Nov. 3 Dorchester County school sales tax vote: the ballot question, District Four's project list for the Ridgeville area, what isn't known yet, and voting dates.
October 8, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
A school tax on the November ballot, two funded road projects, Volvo's XC60 line, and the county's land rules. What the documents actually say, in plain English.
August 25, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
Berkeley County's only full-service hospital just finished a major expansion, doubling its beds and adding new specialty care close to Cane Bay, Nexton, and Moncks Corner. Here is what changed, and why it matters if you live or are moving here.
July 29, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
Dorchester County wants your input on widening Highway 17-A along Boone Hill Road. Here is what is planned, why it matters for the Ridgeville-to-Summerville commute, and how to comment by August 16.
July 28, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
Downtown Summerville is one vote away from an open-container entertainment district. Here is what is on the table, where it would run, and why the town keeps taking its time.
July 28, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local Events
The best family events around Ridgeville and Summerville this week: a DD4 back-to-school bash, One Last Splash movie night, Pirate Summer's final weeks, the Ridgeville Saturday market, Edisto tubing, and a local ice cream favorite.
July 28, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
One of the biggest developments ever proposed for Berkeley County goes before County Council. Here is what Lake Village at Cane Bay is, and what to watch for in the first vote.
July 26, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
A $22.5 million federal grant is set to widen one of the corridor's worst pinch points. Here is what is coming to US-176 between Nexton and Jedburg, and when.
July 24, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
Lake Village at Cane Bay cleared its first hurdle with a unanimous Land Use Committee vote. Here are the concessions attached, and the long road still ahead.
July 15, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local News
A proposed 5,500-home expansion could reshape the Cane Bay corridor. Here is what Lake Village is, where it stands, and what happens next.
July 11, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Events
Every fireworks show, parade, and celebration within about 2 hours of Charleston, plus store hours, a packing list, cooler-friendly snacks, and the parking tips no one tells you.
July 3, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Family Life
The sun-and-safety non-negotiables plus the gear that makes a long beach, pool, or lake day with kids easier, vetted picks from a Lowcountry mom.
June 30, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Events
Every fireworks show, parade, and party worth your time within about two hours of Charleston, with times, addresses, prices, and the local-mom parking tricks that actually save your night.
June 30, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Local Guide
A new Publix, multiple new ERs, a Google data center, 2,600 homes, even a state forest. Here's the real, detailed list of what's being built around Ridgeville right now, and what it actually means for you.
June 13, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
learning
Claude Fable 5 just launched, and yes, it can help with the school week. Here are the 3 copy-and-paste prompts I use to plan homeschool, build quick lessons, and keep our house calm.
June 9, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
events
A tucked-away 1870s farm right here in Summerville with baby goats, goat yoga, and a farmhouse you can stay in. Here is why Flowertown Charm is worth a visit.
June 2, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Buyer Education
South Carolina does not use an inspection contingency. We use a due diligence period, and understanding it is the difference between a confident purchase and a costly surprise. Here is how it actually works.
May 20, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Buyer Education
Your offer is 14 pages of fine print and most agents won't walk you through it. Here's every line that matters, in plain English, before you sign.
May 10, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Market Updates
If you're touring Ridgeville right now, you'll notice some homes flying and others stuck for 60+ days. Here's what's actually going on, and how to read the difference.
April 29, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Relocation
Volvo, Walmart, Redwood Materials. If you're moving for a Camp Hall job, these are the five questions every buyer asks me, and the honest answers.
April 15, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
Market Updates
The same buyer searching in February will see a completely different Lowcountry market in April. Here's what shifts, and how to use the seasonal change to your advantage.
March 8, 2026 · Jessica Cherie Blommaert
