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At the mid-year point, South Carolina boasts three of the top-selling 50 master-planned communities in the U.S.

RCLCO Real Estate Consulting ranked Cane Bay Plantation in Berkeley County at No. 5 with 525 sales during the first six months of 2022. That’s down 9 percent from last year’s midpoint.

Nexton, also in Berkeley, came in at No. 22 with with 308 sales, down 5 percent from the first six months of last year.

Latitude Margaritaville in Hardeeville near Hilton Head Island ranked No. 39 with 234 sales, down 29 percent from last year from January through June.

The top-selling, master-planned community continues to be The Villages, between Ocala and Orlando, Fla. It had about 1,500 sales, down 25 percent from last year at the midpoint.

Almost all of the top 50 are in the southern tier of states. Texas posted the most with 20, Florida landed 15, Nevada had four, California and Arizona saw three each, and Utah and Washington state notched one each.

Total new home sales among the 50 top-selling master-planned communities declined by 18 percent in the first half of 2022 compared to the same time period last year, according to RCLCO.

“Supply chain issues and inadequate new home inventory have continued to pose problems for developers, as price increases and interest rate hikes have begun to impact traffic from potential buyers in recent months,” RCLCO said in its mid-year report.

Nationally, the average price among all new single-family homes is up 15 percent since mid-2021.

“The results of this updated mid-year report confirm that supply chain disruptions continue to have an impact on the ability of master-planned communities to meet new home demand, though climbing interest rates and price appreciation??????? have begun to have an impact on that demand, at least in the near-term,” said RCLCO principal Karl Pischke.

“However, it is important not to overreact to the slowing of sales seen over the last year, as these are still short-term trends,” he said.

“The long-term future of the for-sale housing industry, as evidenced by favorable demographic tailwinds, is strong,” Pischke said. “And the future of master-planned communities, particularly in their ability to capture an outsized share of buyer demand during uncertain or difficult economic times, provides another reason for optimism.”

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An affiliate of King and Society Real Estate of Charleston bought the 1.5-acre parcel in 2019 for $1.25 million and plans to open a 38-room new lodging??????? with a restaurant and other amenities on the edge of Beresford Creek.

4427: Address on Spruill Avenue in North Charleston for a new alcohol-making business called Wind & Waves??????? Brewing.

28,200: Square footage of new Buy Buy Baby store soon to open in North Charleston. It’s the company’s second store in South Carolina.

5,703: Square footage of new sports bar The Natural coming to Johns Island, tentatively in mid-August.

+ Sold: The historic Two Meeting Street Inn changed hands earlier this month for nearly $7.7M. It’s had just two previous owners in its 131-year history.

+ The scoop: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams plans to open a second Charleston-area venue in Mount Pleasant Towne Centre.

+ Breaking ground: Charleston kicks off work on $42 million affordable senior housing complex??????? at former Archer School.

Developers Capital Square and Method Co. plan to open the 50-room ROOST Apartment Hotel??????? by early 2024 at the site of the former Dixie Furniture Store at 529 King St. in downtown Charleston.

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A new homebuilder and land developer has been added to builder program at the Nexton community in Summerville.

With plans to develop a new collection of townhomes in Nexton, this addition marks Brookfield Residential’s first project in South Carolina, according to a news release.

Brookfield Residential is an internationally backed organization with more than 65 years of homebuilding experience, the release stated. Operations extend across the United States with major developments in more than 15 markets and over 65 active housing communities.

The homebuilder is an affiliate of Brookfield Properties, which currently has a sizable footprint in the Carolinas including 3,500 active employees and $4.8 billion assets under management, the release stated. Assets include logistics, hospitality and retail operations, notably Columbiana Centre, a high-quality retail mall.

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“We are delighted to join the Nexton community and add to the diverse array of housing options” said Gregg Hughes, senior vice president, Housing and Operations for Brookfield Residential, in the release. “Nexton has a vibrant, charming personality and we’re hoping these new townhomes reflect the community and serve the needs of today’s homebuyer.”

Located in Nexton’s Midtown neighborhood, Brookfield Residential’s entry-level townhome collection will feature 1,600 square feet on two finished levels of living space with prices starting in the mid-$300,000s, the release stated. The townhomes will offer three-bedroom layouts with an option for two primary suites. Interiors will include open floor plans and designer kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

Pre-sales will begin mid-summer with a model residence opening later this year.

Midtown also includes the Midtown Club, featuring a resort-style pool, fitness center and indoor and outdoor flex spaces available to members of the Nexton Residential Association, the release stated. The neighborhood also will feature food trucks, movie nights and social events.

Nexton, which got its start in 2013, is a lifestyle-driven destination that blends live, work and play by offering conveniences such as state-of-the-art schools, modern infrastructure, 20 miles of trails and 2,000 acres of green space, the release stated. Nexton has currently sold over 2,600 homes.

With the addition of Brookfield Residential, Nexton’s builder program now features 10 builders that also includes Ashton Woods, Centex, David Weekley, Del Webb, Homes by Dickerson, New Leaf, Pulte Homes, Saussy Burbank and True Homes, according to the release.

Connoisseurs of rare and/or vintage vehicles are welcome to partake in The ARK of SC’s second-annual Car Show on March 25 at 201 Sigma Drive in Nexton. The free, family-friendly event features food, coffee, prizes, along with a slew of classic automobiles.

Participants are invited to enter all makes and models for a $25 donation by March 24 in order to qualify for one of many awards on hand at the weekend extravaganza.

“The Car Show allows us to host a community event where we can meet people and raise awareness for our critical mission,” said The ARK’s Executive Director Peg Lahmeyer. “We understand the stresses that come with being a caregiver for someone living with Alzheimer’s, and we work to ensure that those caregivers know that they are not alone.”

Monies raised at the event will support the organization’s goal of providing hope and relief to families coping with Alzheimer’s Disease or related forms of dementia.

A corresponding press release from the non-profit details that there are currently more than 95,000 South Carolinians living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 199,000 family members and friends providing care for them, per The Alzheimer’s Association. Also in South Carolina, 12.1 percent of people aged 45 and older have subjective cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s Disease is a degenerative disease of the brain that affects memory, awareness, social conversation, and speech.

The Summerville-based ARK of SC furnishes community members with services, such as memory screenings, resource fairs, educational workshops and support groups.

Areas serviced include Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, and Orangeburg counties, along with Harleyville and Summerville.

For more information, visit at https://bit.ly/ARKcarshow.

I stumbled across this oldies band through its drummer, Michael Grenier, on Facebook, who is from Biddeford, Maine (my home state). Wildflower Station covers classic rock music from the 1960s and 1970s.

I went to hear them Saturday, Aug. 19, at Del Webb, a 55-and-older community north of Nexton. Band favorites include a mixture of rock and folk music from Laurel Canyon, but they also do a lot of The Beatles tunes, as well as The Eagles and so forth.

People love to get up and dance to them. They have played all over the Lowcountry, including Morgan Creek Grill, Pier 101 and so on.

Regan: Laureen Deibert (founder) – How did the band form? How did you all meet?

Deibert: I had started a ’50s band called Dreamland, but wanted to play music that was more my generation – ‘60s and ’70s classic rock, but with an acoustic flair. I first started Wildflower Station as an all-girl band. I found three other women, but soon found out women have priorities: family. So, I started bringing in musicians. We went from a trio to a quad, then five members, then six, now seven: four men and three women. Of all my members, I found them in church or on Craigslist. We come from California, Michigan, Maine, Georgia, Washington, D.C., New Jersey and a local from Charleston. There have been several “iterations” of WFS, but the present band is the best. Every new member brings a style of music we can then expound upon.

R: How did it come to be that the band would have three prominent female singers?

L: Everyone does sing, which is a great way to also bring in different styles of rock. We started out more as a vocal band, so harmonies are key to any song we do. The four major singers on the front line are myself, Dan, Wanda and Audra. We pick songs that were chart-toppers, and then work hard on the harmonies. We can do songs by The Eagles, The Beatles and The Mamas & the Papas with layered vocals. We also have Ferris (bass player) who sings ’50s rock. Vito (keyboardist and lead guitar) sings great ’70s rock. Mike (drummer) sings funky rock hits. But the main line of the band is the four of us up front. Being the leader of the band, I stand front and center; the other ladies, Wanda and Audra, are next to me so we can hear each other’s harmonies.

R: How do you all decide which top songs to do?

L: The songs we do are usually going to be ’60s and ’70s classic rock, with specials thrown in, depending on where we play, and what age we will play for. I’ve always picked top-25 chart toppers for the years 1960 to 1975, but we will also sing songs that we make our own even if they weren’t exactly top hits. We have been blessed to play for Vietnam vets, so we really focus on the great songs of that time – “For What It’s Worth,” “Happy Together,” – those amazing songs that take you back to where you were. Since each of us have a certain quality, I tend to give those members a choice on which song they’d like to sing. Like, if I want to bring in some Fleetwood Mac, I’ve got the Christine McVie voice, and then Wanda or Audra will do Stevie Nicks. For “In the Midnight Hour,” I’ll get Mike to sing that, he is our Wilson Pickett. Vito is our ’70s rock guy, singing Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, etc. We have Dan, our very own John Lennon. I’ll sing the Paul McCartney harmony behind him. We always make it work.

R: Does anyone write original music?

L: I believe we have all written our own music, but we like to play the songs that people remember. I’ve heard too many times that we are the only band that plays the music we do — like “California Dreamin.’” When is the last time you heard a band play that? Great songs you just don’t hear out and about on the live music circuit, and all heavy on harmonies. No one drums like Mike. You’d think you’re in the same room as Ringo Starr. Each riff is exactly what you hear on The Beatles recordings. It’s amazing. Vito will get the leads and plays note for note. Ferris on bass is a wonder to see. I couldn’t ask for more.

R: How often do you rehearse?

L: As often as possible. In vocal practice, we must figure out all the harmonies, the key that we’ll be doing the song in, and then bring it to the band for final practice. Full band practice, a minimum of once weekly.

R: What are your favorite types of gigs? How many gigs do you do?

L: We have played a couple of “All Beatles Revue” gigs: three sets of Beatles hits from ’63-’70. The band loves them, and it is also so interesting that Generation X and Millennials love them, too, as well as classic rock. So far this year, we’ve played about 30 gigs, (private parties, weddings or public events). We are booking already into 2024. We generally will play once per weekend; however, we do back-to-back Fridays and Saturdays, too.

R: What is next?

L: We always want to bring in new music to keep our fans intrigued. That is a lot of work, but we all love doing this. So, I think we’ll keep our noses to the grindstone, and keep on making great music. To book, call us at 843-270-9361.

Mary E. Regan, columnist, is a freelance publicist with her ProPublicist.com consultancy. Seeking new publicity clients and writing projects. Story ideas? Email [email protected].

The New Covenant Church of God has experienced quite a few changes since its inception in 1993 that saw a group of eight “passionate” worshipers expand and grow throughout The Lowcountry, says church administrative assistant Sheila Black.

After relocating from Hanahan, the Pentecostal house of worship moved to Ashley Phosphate Road in 2007, while maintaining a steady presence in Mount Pleasant as well.

But Pastor Marc Campbell and company recently sold the North Charleston property in October 2021, with designs on building a state-of-the-art facility at 1667 Rose Drive in the Nexton mixed-use community in Downtown Summerville.

With shovels hitting the dirt this past Sunday, the projected completion date for construction is about 18 months away in the summer of 2024.

New Covenant’s congregation is presently meeting for 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services at the old Summerville Church of God at 304 Pine Street during the Nexton construction phase. Additionally, the church also has several sub groups that meet separately on Wednesday night, including a a woman’s group, along with boys and girls clusters.

Food distribution services are also part of the mix, as New Covenant collaborates with a North Charleston ministry to donate food to the needy every Thursday.

“Our church will be constructed with future plans to include an outdoor amphitheater and athletic fields,” detailed Black. “Our main goal in the next few months is to have our church ready for worship and facilities for our children’s ministries.”

Campbell, a Hazard, Kentucky native, and his wife, Mary, served abroad as evangelists and pastors in the United Kingdom prior to starting New Covenant out of their living room.

When asked if Pastor Campbell’s sermon style is strictly by-the-book, Black described him as a preacher who will incorporate or relate to the daily lives of his congregants, but also bring his discussion back to the Bible. In short, she depicted him as a “man with a vision.”

It was also noted that Campbell is a member of the Charleston Ecclesiastic Council and heavily involved in training in parts of Europe and Asia.

Unlike lots of new churches featuring gospel bands and singing at their services, however, New Covenant goes down the more traditional music-free route.

“We are a multi-cultural, multi-generational place to worship,” concluded Black, who expounded on the collective enthusiasm provided by church members on a weekly basis.

“On any given Sunday at New Covenant, you will find smiling faces, willing hands and open hearts. There is room here for those who have felt unwanted and neglected. There is room here for those who have never walked through the doors of a church. There is room here for families that are struggling ... for the imperfect. As a matter of fact, this is what New Covenant is made of — come as you are. You’ll see suits and ties right next to shorts and flip flops. It would make our day to see you walk through the doors.”

I stumbled across this oldies band through its drummer, Michael Grenier, on Facebook, who is from Biddeford, Maine (my home state). Wildflower Station covers classic rock music from the 1960s and 1970s.

I went to hear them Saturday, Aug. 19, at Del Webb, a 55-and-older community north of Nexton. Band favorites include a mixture of rock and folk music from Laurel Canyon, but they also do a lot of The Beatles tunes, as well as The Eagles and so forth.

People love to get up and dance to them. They have played all over the Lowcountry, including Morgan Creek Grill, Pier 101 and so on.

Regan: Laureen Deibert (founder) – How did the band form? How did you all meet?

Deibert: I had started a ’50s band called Dreamland, but wanted to play music that was more my generation – ‘60s and ’70s classic rock, but with an acoustic flair. I first started Wildflower Station as an all-girl band. I found three other women, but soon found out women have priorities: family. So, I started bringing in musicians. We went from a trio to a quad, then five members, then six, now seven: four men and three women. Of all my members, I found them in church or on Craigslist. We come from California, Michigan, Maine, Georgia, Washington, D.C., New Jersey and a local from Charleston. There have been several “iterations” of WFS, but the present band is the best. Every new member brings a style of music we can then expound upon.

R: How did it come to be that the band would have three prominent female singers?

L: Everyone does sing, which is a great way to also bring in different styles of rock. We started out more as a vocal band, so harmonies are key to any song we do. The four major singers on the front line are myself, Dan, Wanda and Audra. We pick songs that were chart-toppers, and then work hard on the harmonies. We can do songs by The Eagles, The Beatles and The Mamas & the Papas with layered vocals. We also have Ferris (bass player) who sings ’50s rock. Vito (keyboardist and lead guitar) sings great ’70s rock. Mike (drummer) sings funky rock hits. But the main line of the band is the four of us up front. Being the leader of the band, I stand front and center; the other ladies, Wanda and Audra, are next to me so we can hear each other’s harmonies.

R: How do you all decide which top songs to do?

L: The songs we do are usually going to be ’60s and ’70s classic rock, with specials thrown in, depending on where we play, and what age we will play for. I’ve always picked top-25 chart toppers for the years 1960 to 1975, but we will also sing songs that we make our own even if they weren’t exactly top hits. We have been blessed to play for Vietnam vets, so we really focus on the great songs of that time – “For What It’s Worth,” “Happy Together,” – those amazing songs that take you back to where you were. Since each of us have a certain quality, I tend to give those members a choice on which song they’d like to sing. Like, if I want to bring in some Fleetwood Mac, I’ve got the Christine McVie voice, and then Wanda or Audra will do Stevie Nicks. For “In the Midnight Hour,” I’ll get Mike to sing that, he is our Wilson Pickett. Vito is our ’70s rock guy, singing Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, etc. We have Dan, our very own John Lennon. I’ll sing the Paul McCartney harmony behind him. We always make it work.

R: Does anyone write original music?

L: I believe we have all written our own music, but we like to play the songs that people remember. I’ve heard too many times that we are the only band that plays the music we do — like “California Dreamin.’” When is the last time you heard a band play that? Great songs you just don’t hear out and about on the live music circuit, and all heavy on harmonies. No one drums like Mike. You’d think you’re in the same room as Ringo Starr. Each riff is exactly what you hear on The Beatles recordings. It’s amazing. Vito will get the leads and plays note for note. Ferris on bass is a wonder to see. I couldn’t ask for more.

R: How often do you rehearse?

L: As often as possible. In vocal practice, we must figure out all the harmonies, the key that we’ll be doing the song in, and then bring it to the band for final practice. Full band practice, a minimum of once weekly.

R: What are your favorite types of gigs? How many gigs do you do?

L: We have played a couple of “All Beatles Revue” gigs: three sets of Beatles hits from ’63-’70. The band loves them, and it is also so interesting that Generation X and Millennials love them, too, as well as classic rock. So far this year, we’ve played about 30 gigs, (private parties, weddings or public events). We are booking already into 2024. We generally will play once per weekend; however, we do back-to-back Fridays and Saturdays, too.

R: What is next?

L: We always want to bring in new music to keep our fans intrigued. That is a lot of work, but we all love doing this. So, I think we’ll keep our noses to the grindstone, and keep on making great music. To book, call us at 843-270-9361.

Mary E. Regan, columnist, is a freelance publicist with her ProPublicist.com consultancy. Seeking new publicity clients and writing projects. Story ideas? Email [email protected].