Summerville Real Estate

Best Buys of Summerville - Foreclosures, Bank Owned, Auction Sales

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:31:56 -0500

Summerville Real Estate and Charleston Real Estate are definitely moving, it just isn't always at the price we might like. However, there are some amazing buys on the market right now. Similar to the clearance rack at the store...Here is a list of my best buys for the Summerville Area, some of which are bank owned, foreclosures and short sales, listed by category. If you are interested in relocating to Charleston or Summerville, please visit my site to learn more, or contact me at Foster@HomesofSummerville.com.

Best Buys under 150K in Summerville

Best Buys between 150-250K in Summerville

If you are interested in being notified daily of foreclosures in the Charleston area as they come on the market, please visit my Charleston Foreclosure Page.

Happy Hunting!

221 White Gables Summerville, SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:23:47 -0500

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221 White Gables, Summerville, SC

Gorgeous White Gables Home

3BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $200,000

Year Built	2001
Sq Footage	2,270
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 2 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	4,791 sqft
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Southern Living at it's best. Double porches overlooking lush landscape.Hardwood floors down. Maple cabinets in Beautiful Kitchen~Bedrooms upstairs with commanding views-jetted garden tub in luxurious Master Bath. Sitting on a Premium Corner Lot,2 Car Detached Garage, Sidewalk Community with Pool,Play Park and Clubhouse.

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PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor
Family room	Living room	Dining room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Basement
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Swimming pool(s)

Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

White Gables Community

Hardwood Floors

Luxurious Master Bath

Detached Garage

Contact info:

Foster Smith

Carolina One Real Estate

1-800-942-1828 *6029

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 28, 2009, 11:38am PDT

Upcoming Events in Charleston & Summerville SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Tue, 12 May 2009 14:08:09 -0500

Charleston and Summerville are glorious in the Spring, and HOT in the Summer. Find all of the fun things to do in the coming days at The Summerville Real Estate Blog including Folly Beach Moonlight Mixer, Concerts in Summerville, Turtle Fest at Edisto, Sculpture in the South, and Spoleto!

Best Buys of the Week May 11-18th, 2009

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:54:14 -0500

Looking to find the best deals in the Summerville area? You need to subscribe to the "Best Buys of the Week" at Summerville Real Estate. Every week you will see ten of the best houses for sale in the Greater Summerville area. Here are the picks for this week! -Click on each address for more details on each listing.-

MLS Number	Address	City	Price	Square Feet	Price/Sq.Ft.
2912487	5065 Ballantine Dr.	Summerville	$149,000	1589	$93.77
2912551	8815 Shadowglen Dr	North Charleston	$167,100	1813	$92.17
2912778	5529 Copper Trace	North Charleston	$179,900	2090	$86.08
2912514	102 Doris Ct.	Ladson	$65,000	1792	$36.27
2912366	105 Joyce Ct.	Ladson	$106,474	1572	$67.73
2912661	106 Newington	Summerville	$225,00	2700	$83.33
2912573	300 Crestview Dr	Summerville	$345,950	4000	$86.49
2912737	6016 Snead Ln.	Summerville	$172,375	1907	$90.39
2912694	1404 Edmund	Summerville	$257,000	2988	$86.01
2912448	229 Austin Creek	Summerville	$275,000	3225	$85.27

As always, if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment to see any of these homes, please e-mail me at Foster@HomesofSummerville.com or call 1-843-974-6029

Review of Summerville's Best Buys for The Year Thus Far

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:48:11 -0500

Every week for the past thirteen weeks, I have been sharing with you my top ten best buys for the Summerville area. These are homes that are priced very well in our market and would be a good purchase for a homebuyer.

As we head in to May, I thought we should review the 130 homes that have been featured and look at how those homes have fared. Click Here to See the Review.

Berlin G. Myers Parkway Extension-Aided by Federal Stimulus

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:27:31 -0500

$14.6 million dollars will be coming into Dorchester County, compliments of the federal government. The county has decided to use the funds to allow for an early completion of the Berlin G. Myers Parkway. Currently the parkway ends near Bacons Bridge Road, the money will be used to extend the parkway an additional 2.5 miles so that it connects with 17A southwest of Orangeburg Road. Click Here to Read More.

325 Aberdeen - Summerville, SC - FOR SALE

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:19:23 -0500

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325 Aberdeen, Summerville, SC

Beautiful Home In Scotts Mill

4BR/3BA Single Family House

offered at $169,900

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,096
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	.15 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This wonderful home is located in Scotts Mill and is vacant April 1st ready for its new owners. Wonderful living/dining room combo with a spacious family room with fireplace. Click Here to Read More.

Click Here for More Photos.

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Family room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

1 Car Garage

Patio

Family Room w/Fireplace

Contact info:

Foster Smith

Carolina One Real Estate

1-800-942-1828 *6029

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 18, 2009, 12:17pm PDT

Sunset Serenade at the Ponds

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:17:31 -0500

If you are looking for another fun event for the family this weekend, head out to The Ponds on Saturday night, April 4th for a great concert! The Sunset Serenade at the Ponds. The venue includes the Summerville Orchestra playing Hollywood Show Tunes, local artists, and Chinese dancers. Bring a picnic and enjoy the evening! In addition their will be a beautiful fireworks finale. Admission is FREE! For more information go to DiscoverthePonds.com.

Flowertown Festival 2009- Summerville, SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:14:16 -0500

This weekend marks one of my favorite of the year-the Flowertown Festival 2009! When my children were young, my wife and I would walk them all down to the Festival together and go on the rides, get a hamburger at the Kiwanis booth, and take in all the arts and crafts and performing artists. At the end of the day, we had four exhausted, but happy children on our hands! As they got older, everyone went on their own schedule, but we'd all meet back to grab a Kiwanis burger together at noon. Fun memories. Now, two are married, one freshly graduated from college, and one still in college.

This year will be a very special festival because my second born daughter, Irene Rose, is performing at the Flowertown Festival! She'll be singing at the Taste of Summerville on April 4th from 11-12:30pm. My third daughter, Lydia will be with her playing as well. If you get a chance, stop by and say hello!

Click Here to Read More about the Festival.

Top Ten Best Buys-Week of March 30-April 6, 2009

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:17:23 -0500

Good Afternoon... time for the best buys of this week. If you missed a previous week's best buys, you can see them here.

This is also the week of the Flowertown Festival! It's a great time to get out and enjoy the flowers and people of Summerville! Hope to see you there.

-Click on each address for more details on each listing.-

MLS Number	Address	City	Price	Square Feet	Price/Sq.Ft.
2908596	3006 Vista Court	Summerville	$264,900	2697	$98.22
2908022	129 Chemistry Circle	Ladson	$105,000	1813	$57.92
2908646	4827 Habersham Lane	Summerville	$121,900	1400	$87.07
2908485	5340 Deep Blue Lane	North Charleston	$159,900	2100	$76.14
2908197	3009 Harris Mill Drive	North Charleston	$164,000	2100	$78.10
2908052	4612 Drifters Way	North Charleston	$180,000	2170	$82.95
2908203	9314 Sweetbay Court	Ladson	$200,000	2601	$76.89
2908190	316 Shaftesbury Ln.	Summerville	$699,900	2908	$240.68
2908027	121 Boyle Way	Summerville	$444,900	4500	$98.87
2908610	108 Sandlewood	Summerville	$100,000	1420	$70.42

Some of these homes are located in great developments like Legend Oaks (Vista Court), and Wescott Plantation (Habersham).

As always, if you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment to see any of these homes, please e-mail me at Foster@HomesofSummerville.com or call 1-843-974-6029

106 Jackson - Summerville, SC - FOR SALE

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:50:50 -0500

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106 Jackson, Summerville, SC

Beautifully Restored Brick Home

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $119,900

Year Built	1969
Sq Footage	1,120
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	.23 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Beautifully restored brick home in Glynn Acres! This home has been completely redone and is in wonderful condition. Open kitchen with new counters, flooring and appliances. New paint in and out and new carpet throughout the home. Enjoy a 12*24 worskhop with full electric.

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Click Here to see additional photos

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Living room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Stove/Oven

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

New Carpet Throughout

Freshly Painted-In & Out

Newly Remodeled Kitchen

Well established neighborhood

12*24 Workshop

Contact info:

Foster Smith

Carolina One Real Estate

1-800-942-1828 *6029

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 16, 2009, 12:26pm PDT

4822 Willow Brook Summerville, SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:45:11 -0500

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4822 Willow Brook Ln, Summerville, SC

Gorgeous Town Home in Wescott Plantation

3BR/2.5BA Townhouse

offered at $167,900

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	1,583
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$35 per month

DESCRIPTION

This decorators dream shows better than models. Every detail has been immaculately cared for in this end unit town home which has been upgraded to the max. Please note that this home also has a two car garage. First thing will see the beautiful park directly across the street. Click here to Read More.

Click Here to see additional photos.

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Family room	Living room
Breakfast nook	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Microwave	Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Clubhouse	Fitness center	Swimming pool(s)
Golf course	Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

End Unit Town Home

Upgraded Light Fixtures

Wescott Plantation

Close to Amenity Park

Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink

Two Story Ceiling

Contact info:

Foster Smith

Carolina One Real Estate

1-800-942-1828 *6029

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Mar 4, 2009, 11:37am PST

Economic Stimulus Bill-What effect will it have on First Time Homebuyers?

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:03:14 -0600

If you plan on buying a home in 2009, the government plans to say "thank you" in a major way. Without voicing my opinion on whether I think this is a good idea or not, I'd like to give my clients the facts and those that are sitting on the fence the information they need. Click Here to Read More.

February Market Conditions for Charleston and Summerville SC Markets

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:20:44 -0600

Two months down and Spring is right around the corner here in South Carolina! Here is my February real estate market conditions wrap up for you. To view any of the past months' activity, Click Here.

As always, don't hesitate to e-mail me at Foster@homesofsummerville.com or call if you have any questions!

Summerville: (More Info)

Houses Sold: 52
Average Sale Price: $187,017
Average Days on Market: 119
Houses on the Market: 1269
Average List Price: $267,478

Moncks Corner & Goose Creek: (More Info)

Houses Sold: 23
Average Sale Price: $151,427
Average Days on Market: 120
Houses on the Market: 623
Average List Price: $212,014

Hanahan: (More Info)

Houses Sold: 10
Average Sale Price: $180,275
Average Days on Market: 75
Houses on the Market: 152
Average List Price: $328,044

North Charleston: (More Info)

Houses Sold: 38
Average Sale Price: $120,687
Average Days on Market: 70
Houses on the Market: 674
Average List Price: $166,667

Charleston (The Peninsula): (More Info)

Houses Sold: 20
Average Sale Price: $916,298
Average Days on Market: 247
Houses on the Market: 386
Average List Price: $1,116,444

Mt. Pleasant: (More Info)

Houses Sold: 55
Average Sale Price: $364,888
Average Days on Market: 142
Houses on the Market: 1045
Average List Price: $692,983

To discuss selling your home or buying a new home please contact me at Foster@HomesofSummerville.com or www.HomesofSummerville.com.

Top Ten Best Buys-Week of 2/16/09-2/23/09

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:42:16 -0600

For those of you following the best buys of the week, please visit my blog and subscribe to get updates automatically. For this week, the best buys to be had in the Summerville market are found here.

280 Sweet Alyssum Drive

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:10:47 -0600

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280 Sweet Alyssum Drive, Summerville, SC

Beautiful Home in Summerpark!

4BR/2.5BA Single Family House

offered at $229,000

Year Built	2005
Sq Footage	2,950
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 1 partial
Floors	2
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.15 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

A super family friendly floor plan! This home has living room and eat in area along with a formal dining room as well as a 600 plus square foot Den/Bonus room upstairs. Perfect for the pool table or TV room/media space. The kitchen has Corian counters and 42 inch Cherry Cabinets all open to the eat in area and living room. The yard is nicely landscaped with a pond beyond the fenced backyard. Sellers spent much effort making the yard into a garden of flowers and trees complete with lawn irrigation. Click Here to Read More.

Click Here to see additional photos.

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Family room
Living room	Bonus/Rec room	Breakfast nook
Dishwasher	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Microwave	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Clubhouse

Swimming pool(s)

Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Gas Fireplace

Gleaming Hardwood Floors

Large Bonus Room

Neighborhood Pool & Club House

Termite Bond in Place

Seller contact info:

Foster Smith

Carolina One Real Estate

1-800-942-1828 *6029

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Feb 17, 2009, 1:14pm PST

Top Ten Best Buys in Summerville-Week of 2/2-2/9/09

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:14:05 -0600

Of all the new listings that came on the market, here are the top ten picks. If you missed last week's best buys, you can see them here.

-Click on each address for more details on each listing.-

MLS Number	Address	City	Price	Square Feet	Price/Sq.Ft.
2902623	9114 Maple Grove	Summerville	$127,000	1583	$80.22
2902672	5417 Barnsley Dr	N. Charleston	$213,750	2302	$92.85
2902914	8328 Berringer Bluff	N. Charleston	$235,000	2750	$85.45
2902616	143 Sweet Alyssum	Summerville	$219,500	2408	$91.15
2902661	110 Barrington Ct.	Summerville	$220,000	2290	$96.06
2902589	110 Cannonsmill	Summerville	$145,000	1689	$85.84
2902951	1554 Dawson Branch	Summerville	$275,000	3800	$72.36
2902684	135 Back Tee Circle	Summerville	$288,000	3200	$90.00
2902786	100 Hanging Moss	Summerville	$325,000	2940	$110.54
2902587	208 Pekoe Ct.	Summerville	$369,000	2786	$132.44

If you have any questions or would like to set up an appointment to see any of these homes, please e-mail me at Foster@HomesofSummerville.com or call 1-843-974-6029.

Top Ten Best Buys in Summerville-week of January 27-Feb2,2009

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:26:47 -0600

It's Tuesday and time to post the Top Ten Buys for the week! To view last week's best buys Click Here.

Top Ten Best Buys for the Summerville Area.

MLS Number	Address	City	Price	Square Feet	Price/Sq.Ft.
2901949	9112 Fieldstone Trace	Summerville	$149,900	1654	$90.62
2902069	5122 Torrey Lane	Summerville	$185,000	2305	$80.26
2902163	807 Lecture Drive	Summerville	$189,900	2118	$89.66
2901950	4869 Law Blvd	Summerville	$207,000	2328	$88.91
2901778	4840 Law Blvd	Summerville	$224,900	2506	$89.74
2902046	108 Chalmers	Summerville	$91,105	1414	$64.43
2902123	97 Creekside	Summerville	$135,500	1477	$91.74
2901835	101 Danzid	Summerville	$132,000	1400	$94.28
2901880	403 Elgin	Summerville	$180,000	2141	$84.07
2902202	209 Curico Lane	Summerville	$215,000	2800	$76.78

To read more on Summerville Real Estate visit my Summerville Real Estate Blog.

Top Ten Best Buys in Summerville-week of January 19-26th,2009

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:08:32 -0600

All over the country , it is a buyer's market. While Summerville and Charleston have not been impacted as greatly as other areas of the nation, it is still a buyer's market and the inventory continues to increase. With so many houses on the market in Summerville, it can be hard to wade through them and determine what really is a "great deal" for your money.

Currently, there are 1,303 houses on the market in the Summerville area. Starting this month, I will be featuring what I believe to be the "Top Ten Homes for Sale" in the Summerville area every week. From the new listings that come on each week, I'll let you know what are the best buys and top deals.

Click Here to View the Best Buys!

Christmas Posts

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:53:52 -0600

Charleston is full of wonder at Christmas Time. From the Christmas Tree Lighting to the Boat Parade to the Living Nativities, there is plenty to do for the whole family. Visit my blog at It's the Most Wonderful Time of The Year! Christmas in Charleston Learn all the great Christmas things to do in the great city of Charleston this season.

Central Commons Summerville SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:26:40 -0500

Following up on our post concerning the Pros & Cons of Owning a Townhome, I thought I would highlight Central Commons, one of DR Horton's new townhome communities. Ninety Seven town homes are scheduled to be built in this gated community with prices starting the mid $110's. There are currently 14 townhomes on the market in Central Commons and 10 townhomes have been sold. This is a new community that opened near the end of 2007 and is located off Parsons Road in Summerville.

Click Here to View Floorplans and Learn More about the Community.

The Pros & Cons of Town Home Living in Summerville SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:59:30 -0500

Town homes have long been popular in the United States. Originally designed to allow a maximum amount of people to live "in town" these tall homes were built side by side and typically shared adjoining walls. Today, these types of homes are still popular and the town of Summerville has seen many town homes built in the new developments going up around town.

Below you will find a list of the communities who offer townhouses as well as the pros and cons of townhouse living!

Pros of Town Home Living:

1.Less Exterior Maintenance-If you are looking for very little yard to maintain, town homes usually are built on very small lots. In addition, the siding on your home is only on the front and back of home. This makes it easier on the pocket book when it comes time to power-wash, repair, or paint!

2.Safety is stronger-With neighbors close by, they are usually aware of what is happening around them. This makes burglaries very rare.

3.Amenities-You are able to enjoy the amenities of a community such as the pool, tennis, and fitness center without owning one of the higher end homes.

4.Cost- On average, you will receive more square footage for your money with a townhouse.

Cons of Town Home Living:

1.Lack of Privacy- Because of the close proximity of the town homes, you are more likely to be disturbed by neighbor noise, although the newer town homes have had thick firewalls put in them to diminish noise, it is something to consider.

2.Home Owner Association Fees-Make sure these are not too high for your budget. They can quickly rise and cause your monthly payment to exceed your means.

3.Appreciation- Historically, appreciation on town homes has not been as great as on single family dwellings. Make sure you are advised by a realtor on where to invest.

Town Homes For Sale in Summerville SC

Daniel's Orchard of Summerville - Close to Charleston SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:00:16 -0500

Daniel's Orchard is something new and distinctive in Summerville, yet in step with the atmosphere and charm of Historic Summerville. As their slogan states, "Bringing Summerville back to Summerville" Daniel's Orchard is one of the new developments that is building homes and townhomes that mirror Summerville & Charleston architecture with sweeping front porches, large open rooms, tall windows, heart pine hardwood floors, detached garages, gas lanterns and double stacked porches. Many of the homes are reminiscent of houses along Sumter Avenue and the downtown historic area of Summerville. If you enjoy the architecture that has made Summerville & Charleston into the charming towns we love today, you may want to look at Daniel's Orchard.

Visit my Summerville blog to read more.

Branch Creek of Summerville SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:00:38 -0500


Branch Creek is conveniently located off of Highway 78 and the Berlin G. Meyers Parkway, and is just one mile from the downtown area of Summerville. It is desirable for many reasons, among them its close proximity to I-26, Dorchester District II schools, and its location close to the new restaurants/stores/etc. slated to be built around the intersection of Berlin G and 78. Branch Creek contains homes built by Meridian Builders, Sabal Homes and town homes built by Beazer Homes. Sabal Homes is proud to be building Earthcraft Homes and is featuring a line of eight floorplans with varying elevations. Meridian is no longer building in Branch Creek, but is still carrying inventory homes which are now available for reduced prices.

Visit my blog on Summerville Real Estate to learn more about Branch Creek and upcoming plans for the development.

Carnes Township near Goose Creek SC

Foster Smith (Carolina One Real Estate) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:29:25 -0500

Located between Highway 17A and Highway 176 in Goose Creek, Carnes is on its way to becoming the Lowcountry's new charming Southern town. Only 20 miles from historic Charleston, Carnes is under the development of the Charleston based company who brought the beautiful community of Daniel Island to the Charleston area. The "Daniel Island Company" is in the process of turning a 2400 acre former timber tract into a beautiful mixed use community with sidewalks, trails, parks, homes, townhomes, condos and a commercial area with shops, restaurants, grocery stores, offices & medical facilities.

Click Here to read More.