Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Charleston

🏆 Ranked #1 in South Carolina: Homes Owned Free and Clear — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What does it mean when nearly half of homes in a Charleston neighborhood carry no mortgage? It means a market built on generational wealth, not just speculation. Hollywood’s 45.3% free-and-clear ownership rate—top in the state—reveals a hidden engine of stability. Unlike markets driven by rapid turnover, this one thrives on deep equity and long-term tenure. This data is drawn directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-24-charleston-sc-free-and-clear-place-mkt How does this compare to other markets? The difference is in the financial freedom, not just ownership. Homes Owned Free and Clear in the Charleston Tri-County (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Hollywood <- this market #2 James Island #3 Hanahan #4 Goose Creek #5 Sangaree #6 Mount Pleasant #7 Moncks Corner Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-24-charleston-sc-free-and-clear-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902