Real Estate Made Simple with Crystal Wallace

05/29/2026

Let’s Develop Lexington County Responsibly! Don’t be swayed by deep pockets and big investors. And, most importantly, GET OUT AND VOTE. 🗳️

📣 ‼️ KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE YOU BELIEVE THE BILLBOARDS, MAILERS, and SOCIAL MEDIA ads 💰 💰 💰!

The NEW group with BIG money and DEEP POCKETS 💰 , “PLAN Lexington County Responsibly”, who popped up just in time for the June 9 Primary election wants you to :

“Blame County Council for Traffic and Roads.”

Sounds simple.

But is it actually true? 🤔

Here’s a question EVERY voter should ask:

Who controls MOST paved roads in Lexington County?

Here are THE FACTS:

📍 SCDOT (the State) maintains approximately 1,555 miles of paved roads in Lexington County.

📍 Lexington County maintains approximately 706 paved miles (many within subdivisions & neighborhoods) plus about 597 dirt-road miles.

That means:

🚦 MOST all of the paved roads, widening projects, intersections, signals, and traffic-flow improvements are largely under STATE control through SCDOT.

And NOT the County Council.

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🙋‍♀️ So, what does County Council control?

🏡 COUNTY Growth & zoning decisions that need 5 votes to change any zoning

📏 A FEW examples of Growth & Zoning Decisions made since 2020 by a MAJORITY on County Council WORKING for RESPONSIBLE GROWTH include:

1️⃣ REDUCED density from 12 homes per acre to 4 homes per acre in many areas, with some roads allowing only 3, 2, or even 1 home per acre depending on road classification. (2021)

2️⃣ 🚑 Required ADEQUATE SERVICES to be available for EMS, fire, schools, law enforcement & school capacity BEFORE new developments can be permitted- also known as Concurrency. (2024)

3️⃣ 🌳 ADDED PROTECTIONS through INCREASED buffers, setbacks, stormwater requirements while also establishing minimum lots sizes to better manage responsible growth. (2021, 2024)

4️⃣ 📖 UPDATED the Comprehensive PLAN -which was OVERDUE for a FULL Update- to guide Lexington County’s future -that was OUTDATED (2022)

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And here’s something many people don’t know…

⏳ Growth management zoning changes TAKE TIME

Changes made are not retroactive, meaning on the date of a change it applies to any development application from that date moving forward.

So, MOST of the subdivisions we see being built today were approved under older zoning rules years ago prior to the changes made. It will take some time to more consistently see these changes in reality.

Also by STATE law, developers are allowed up to 5 years to break ground from the date of permitting with extension possibilities and County Council has NO say as this is per STATE law.

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🤔 QUESTION FOR LEXINGTON COUNTY VOTERS:

Can you imagine how many residential lots would be in Lexington County’s pipeline today if Beth Carrigg, Larry Brigham, Darrell Hudson, Charli Wessinger, Glen Conwell along with former council members Scott Whetstone and Bimbo Jones had NOT worked together in 2021 to lower residential density from up to 12 homes per acre to 4 homes per acre based on street classification?

📌 Today’s pipeline: somewhere around 21,767 residential lots

📌 At the previous allowed density?
Potentially 65,000+ lots.

THAT 2021 decision of reducing density mattered for the future of Lexington County!

👏 Thank you to the council members listed above that work hard to make that happen! THEY are making changes to manage growth and do have a PLAN despite what misleading messaging “PLAN Lexington County Responsibly” and some of the challenger candidates are pushing with their agendas.

Also fair to note:
ALL of the CHALLENGERS running against Beth Carrigg, Larry Brigham, and Glen Conwell have TIES either to the BUILDING or REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY.

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BIG Question to THINK about…

❓ Why is the NEW group, “ Plan Lexington County Responsibly (PLCR)”, that has popped up just before a CRITICAL June 9 primary pushing out misleading information on their multiple billboards, multiple mailers, social media ads and videos , website, hired political strategist firm, etc💰?

❓ Is the new PLCR group UNHAPPY with the zoning CHANGES INCUMBENTS passed and CONTINUE to PUSH for ADDITIONAL CHANGES to help MANAGE GROWTH in Lexington County? 🏡 💰 💰 💰 ?

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
For whatever reason the people behind “PLCR” decided to start a group right before the June 9 primary, the FACT is they have ALOT of MONEY 💰 💰 💰 to work with because billboards, multiple mailers, digital ads and videos and HIRING First Tuesday Strategies Political Firm to manage things is NOT CHEAP to do! 💰 💰

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The Bottom Line Is-

📌 FACTS matter

📌 INCUMBENT VOTING records matter

📌 TRUTH Matters

📌FOLLOWING THE MONEY 💰 💰 matters

BEFORE BELIEVING the slogan messages from groups like “PLAN Lexington County Responsibly (PLCR)” with DEEP POCKETS 💰 and BIG 💰 , KNOW the FACTS and INCUMBENT VOTING RECORDS and TRUTH.

➡️ Stay INFORMED on the FACTS.

➡️ SHARE this post.

➡️ 🗣️ TALK to your friends and family about this.

🗳️ Be an INFORMED VOTER and VOTE June 9 -or early vote today through today June 5-because the WINNER on June 9 will be the SINGLE NAME listed on the November ballot meaning County Council seats WILL BE DECIDED on June 9!

Lexington County’s FUTURE is on this June 9 Primary ballot and depends on INFORMED VOTERS!

TOGETHER, we CAN and DO make a DIFFERENCE! 🇺🇸

05/28/2026

Remember to VOTE June 9th for dedicated county council members who are working diligently to grow Lexington County more responsibly.

🏘️🚧 “If County Council Changed the Rules… Why Are We Still Seeing the Same Cookie-Cutter Neighborhoods?” 🤔

Fair question.

A LOT of people across Lexington County are asking it as subdivisions by national builders continue popping up.

So here’s the simple answer most people don’t realize👇

Most of what you’re seeing built today was approved YEARS AGO under older zoning rules. 🗓️

That means even after County Council updates development standards, projects already in the pipeline continue moving forward under the rules that were in place when they made application.

In short:

Today’s construction often reflects yesterday’s approvals.

But here’s what matters moving forward 👇

Since 2020, a majority on County Council has worked together to update residential zoning rules that in many cases had not been meaningfully updated in decades.

✅ Lowered density from as much as 12 homes per acre down to 4 for single family developments, with some areas now limited to 3, 2, or even 1 home per acre depending on road classification.

🚑 Adequate services required for EMS, fire, schools, law enforcement, and schools before new developments are approved.

🌳 More space between homes with increased setbacks, more open space required, and established minimum lot size.

🌲 Added protections including trophy tree protections, additional protections for agricultural land and Lake Murray requiring larger buffers

And they’re not done.

County Council is currently working on even more changes, including:

🏡 Further reducing density in some areas
📏 Increasing minimum lot sizes
🏠 Better architectural standards to reduce the “cookie-cutter” look
🧱 Stronger exterior finish requirements
🌿 Additional protections for Lake Murray and its watershed

Growth is coming. Most people understand that.

The question is: Will growth outpace the roads, schools, EMS, and quality of life families depend on every day?

That’s why many residents have pushed for responsible, sustainable, managed growth and why DLCR appreciates several County Council members who have listened, been servant leaders, and worked together to form a majority on council to better manage growth so infrastructure and services can keep pace.

👏 Thank you to those on council that helped pass the long overdue residential zoning ordinances to better manage the growth - Beth Carrigg, Larry Brigham, Darrell Hudson, Charli Wessinger, Glen Conwell, and former members Scott Whestone and Bimbo Jones (who were both unseated with the help of a builder industry PAC 💰 because they were both working for the citizens and communities they served to better manage growth)

📌 Bottom line:
What’s being built today mostly reflects older approvals. What comes next should increasingly reflect the *new standards being put in place for a better Lexington County.

Together, we can and do make a difference! 🇺🇸

🗳️ Don’t forget to vote June 9 if you live in Districts 2, 7, or 8! Let these solid incumbent candidates finish what they have started for Lexington County in the area of responsible development!!

05/27/2026

📍 Welcome home to 2643 Pawtucket Way in Palmetto Shores!
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05/19/2026

Had a blast last Thursday at Golden Hills Country Club being the Chief level sponsor, for the 4th consecutive year, for the Lexington Police Department Foundation. Beautiful weather, great faces, and good times benefiting the amazing men and women of the Lexington Police Department

05/19/2026

A spectacular lakefront home that’s loaded with timeless charm and perks including saltwater pool, private dock with lift and a detached workshop. Marketed by Maggie Buerger - Realtor. Nice job Maggie

05/12/2026

Price Improvement! $474,900 ✅ 119 Cressingham Court📍 Lexington 🏡 Start making YOUR summer memories TODAY

05/01/2026

When you’re passionate about what you do it shows! At my job and lovin’ it

04/27/2026

A beautiful day in real estate and an even bigger vision for the future. ❤️🤍💙
Today it was announced that The Real Brokerage plans to acquire REMAX Holdings, creating one of the most powerful global real estate platforms in the industry.
Strong brands do not stand still. They evolve, lead, and continue raising the standard.
This move brings:
✨ 180,000+ professionals
✨ 120+ countries and territories
✨ Next-level technology
✨ Expanded global reach
✨ More resources to deliver elite results
For my clients, success has always come down to strategy, experience, relationships, and ex*****on. That will never change.
I’m proud to be aligned with a brand that continues to lead from the front and invest in the future.
Momentum matters... and this is a major move. ❤️🤍💙

04/27/2026

A beautiful day in real estate and an even bigger vision for the future. ❤️🤍💙
Today it was announced that The Real Brokerage plans to acquire REMAX Holdings, creating one of the most powerful global real estate platforms in the industry.
Strong brands do not stand still. They evolve, lead, and continue raising the standard.
This move brings:
✨ 180,000+ professionals
✨ 120+ countries and territories
✨ Next-level technology
✨ Expanded global reach
✨ More resources to deliver elite results
For my clients, success has always come down to strategy, experience, relationships, and ex*****on. That will never change.
I’m proud to be aligned with a brand that continues to lead from the front and invest in the future.
Momentum matters... and this is a major move. ❤️🤍💙