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New Construction Homes in the Charleston Area

Modern, energy-efficient new homes are opening across the Tri-County — and a Mills Team agent represents your interests through the builder process, usually at no cost to you.

Bring us to your first visit. Builder reps represent the builder. Having a Mills Team agent from the start — typically paid by the builder — protects your interests at no cost to you.

Why buy new construction?

New homes mean modern open layouts, energy efficiency, builder warranties, and the chance to customize — with far less near-term maintenance. In the fast-growing Tri-County, new communities are opening across Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, and beyond.

Which builders and communities does the Mills Team know?

We have working relationships with the region's major builders — including Lennar, D.R. Horton, Toll Brothers, Pulte/Del Webb, Mungo Homes, and Crescent Homes — and we know the master-planned communities like Nexton, Cane Bay, and Carnes Crossroads, plus Foxbank Plantation in Moncks Corner and 55+ living at Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay.

Do I need an agent to buy new construction?

Yes — and it typically costs you nothing. The builder's on-site sales rep represents the builder, not you. A Mills Team agent represents your interests, reviews the builder's contract, and advises on lot selection and which upgrades actually hold value. Important: bring us in before your first on-site visit, ideally before you register at the sales office, so we can represent you.

What about warranties and inspections?

New homes come with builder warranties, but an independent inspection still matters. We recommend a third-party inspection — including a pre-drywall walkthrough where possible — and coordinate with trusted local inspectors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

No. The builder typically pays the buyer's agent, so Mills Team representation usually costs you nothing — but you should have us involved before your first on-site visit.

Major master-planned communities include Nexton and Cane Bay (Summerville/Berkeley), Carnes Crossroads (Goose Creek/Summerville), and Foxbank Plantation (Moncks Corner), among many others. The Mills Team can match you to the right one.

Thinking about a new-construction home?

Talk to the Mills Team — 843-605-4200