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From Boston to Charleston: The Realtor Story You NEED to Hear! | Ricardo Burton

Welcome back to Inside the World of Real Estate, where we connect with top-performing agents across the country to help YOU understand local markets, build wealth, and make smart real estate decisions. Today’s guest is Ricardo Burton, a Charleston, South Carolina Realtor who transitioned from an 8-year career at IBM and 4 years at Oracle into becoming one of the most relatable, community-driven agents in the Charleston area. In this episode, Ricardo shares: 🏡 What makes Charleston one of the fastest-appreciating markets in the U.S. 🌴 Why families are relocating from the North to Summerville and Cane Bay 🚀 How new construction, HOAs, military presence & lifestyle shape the market 💰 The truth about property taxes, appreciation, and investing 🎯 Smart strategies like house hacking, building wealth, and renting vs. buying ⚽ His personal story as an athlete, dad, psychology major, and community leader If you’re a buyer, seller, investor, relocating family, or real estate agent, this episode is FULL of insider knowledge you won’t hear anywhere else! #maryellenvanakenteam #atlantaga #northatlantaga #atlantarealestate #northatlantarealestate #CharlestonRealEstate #InsideTheWorldOfRealEstate #SouthCarolinaHomes #CharlestonLiving #SummervilleSC #CaneBay #RealEstatePodcast #RealtorInterview #HousingMarket2025 #RelocationGuide #NewConstructionHomes #MilitaryFamilies #PropertyInvesting #HouseHacking #RealEstateLeads 00:00 – Welcome to Inside the World of Real Estate 00:29 – Meet Ricardo Burton 00:53 – Ricardo’s background: Boston → Charleston 01:42 – Life before real estate: IBM, Oracle, SugarCRM 02:17 – Family, athletics & motivation 02:52 – How a canceled flight led to Charleston 03:39 – College, sports & meeting his wife 05:14 – Why psychology matters in real estate 06:16 – Areas Ricardo serves 06:37 – Life in Summerville & Cane Bay (golf cart lifestyle!) 07:02 – HOAs, amenities & community culture 08:02 – Home prices & appreciation in Charleston 09:02 – Townhomes vs single-family home pricing 09:31 – Why new construction sells so fast 10:16 – Helping renters become homeowners 11:29 – Building wealth & generational investment 12:15 – Understanding HOAs & what they protect 13:21 – HOA costs explained 16:03 – Charleston’s appreciation rates 16:29 – Property taxes explained 17:23 – Investor tax considerations 18:09 – Challenges when relocating to Charleston 18:57 – Weather & four seasons in a day 19:17 – HOA lifestyle adjustments 20:05 – Why people LOVE Charleston 20:48 – Location, airports & accessibility 21:13 – The industries fueling Charleston’s economy 21:37 – Tourism, restaurants & culture 23:22 – Activities & lifestyle in the area 24:33 – Downtown Charleston, history & attractions 25:17 – Water sports & boat life 26:00 – Freedom Boat Club 27:07 – Climate & winter weather 27:34 – Traffic & commuting 28:39 – The overall vibe of Charleston 29:06 – Ricardo’s travels & Barbados connection 30:33 – Caribbean + Charleston culture 31:02 – Family, sports & real-life priorities 32:22 – Building wealth for families 32:54 – A heartfelt client story 34:44 – What is house hacking? 36:13 – Final message from Ricardo 37:55 – Why this referral network matters 38:19 – Why Inside the World of Real Estate exists 38:42 – Closing