Surprised that Charleston has only two reviews from long time ago and both of them are quite…read morenegative without really giving you the details about what actually happened. So, let me share my own experience. We decided to work with this company because we prefer to choose everything: from our floor (material, color, etc.) to the brand and model of our microwave. And Charleston did everything what we wanted. Did we have any misunderstandings and were arguing with our builder? Of course we did. Building a house is complex long process and you will be in the situation when you think everything was discussed but no... Does it mean that Charleston disorganized? Of course no. Sandy Norwich is amazing person who was replying to our phone calls, emails, texts immediately no matter what. If she did not have the answer right now she was looking for person who can response and we never felt abandoned. Other people from Charleston we met were great too. I know, building house is stressful process, but they will do everything to make it less stressful... How we feel now? We are quite happy in our new house.

By far the worst decision I ever made was to chose Charleston to build my home. They are…read moredisorganized!!! There is no foreman on the work site. The sub contractors do sloppy and cheap work. Just so many mistakes and the owners could care less. I didn't see the bad reviews of this company until it was too late. Some how Charleston found a way not to allow Google reviews.

Settlers Landing Review: Beware of Mice and Poor Management…read moreIf you are considering moving to Settlers Landing in California, Maryland, I strongly urge you to reconsider. My experience here has been nothing short of a nightmare, particularly due to an ongoing mouse infestation that management refuses to properly address. I moved into Settlers Landing in August 2024 for a government position and was led to believe this was one of the best luxury apartments in the area. However, I have now caught five mice in my unit, and the leasing office has done nothing but dismiss my concerns, blame me for the problem, and provide ineffective solutions. Instead of taking meaningful action, they have argued with me about my own traps being more effective than theirs and have shown a complete lack of empathy. From the beginning, the response from management, particularly Sheila Mackle (The Leasing Manager), has been appalling. After catching my first mouse in October, I was initially assured that maintenance would take care of the issue. However, their "inspection" lasted all of three minutes, and they insisted that all entry points were sealed. They left ineffective traps and essentially told me to deal with it myself. Since then, I have caught multiple mice and have been given the same runaround. When I reported the issue again, I was met with dismissive attitudes and told, "Some apartments have mice, and some don't." When I asked why that was acceptable for a so-called luxury apartment, they had no real answer. The exterminators they send spend less than a minute in my unit, contributing nothing to solving the root problem. Probably because they already know that there is a problem, they are just showing face for appearances. Sheila Mackle has not only failed to provide any solutions but has also been rude, condescending, and outright dishonest. She has blamed me for the problem, implied that I am making too much of a fuss, and even tried to prevent me from posting reviews about my experience. It is clear that she is simply a mouthpiece for higher-ups like Ron Nichols (her boss), who has ignored all my emails and has never spoken to me directly. After speaking with other tenants, I have learned that I am far from the only one experiencing this issue. Some residents have been dealing with mice for years, while others have been told similar misleading statements by management. One neighbor even told me he had to remove a pregnant mouse from his home. Despite this, Sheila Mackle and her team continue to claim this is not a widespread issue. Why This Matters? This is not just about mice; it is about a management team that refuses to take accountability and does not care about the well-being of its tenants. Settlers Landing is falsely advertised as a luxury living space, yet tenants are expected to tolerate infestations and mistreatment from staff. Not only that but then want to spike the price up by 200$ when you want to renew the lease, as if they are worth it. I am already paying for a 1 bed room for +2000$ for mice to be living with me. That is unacceptable. The mice is the biggest issue but, I still have dealt with no heat for three weeks (during a winter storm I might add), gnats, paying fines for trash when the trash service does a poor job of picking up trash overnight, water pressure low and more. But those issues to me at least are minor compared to where I draw the line which is mice. I have now contacted the St. Mary's County Health Department regarding this issue, and I urge others experiencing similar problems to do the same. If you are considering moving here, think twice. Management will gladly take your money, but when problems arise, they will gaslight you, ignore your concerns, and leave you to fend for yourself. Save yourself the frustration and look elsewhere for housing. Settlers Landing is not worth the headache or the price. I promise you this is not luxury. Please find my pictures and email attachments to everything I am saying as proof that this is not the best apartment for the price they are asking.

This apartment is infested with rats and the people in the leasing office act as if it's a common…read morething. Maintenance doesn't make any real effort to eradicate the issue and pest control doesn't come out regularly to address the issue. To call themselves luxury and charge and exorbitant fee no one should have to live in an apartment with rat traps in every corner.

We went into Carmen's on a whim while walking down the main street in Solomon's Island…read more What a great gallery. Excellent works from artists from DC, France, New Orleans, and elsewhere. While there are prints and photographs of Solomons, this is not tourist art, but real art. Carmen has another gallery in New Orleans. Check out her website at carmensgallery.com. Carmen is a terrific saleswoman, and the two cats are worth a visit. In addition to paintings, prints, and photographs, there is a very nice collection of jewelry. Note: Google Map apparently can't figure out Solomons Island. Carmen's Gallery is not located where the map indicates. It's on the main street in the historic part of Solomons.

A charming gallery and well worth a visit. We entered on a whim after seeing a life-size sculpture…read moreof a horse made from driftwood from the street. The interior did not disappoint, with two floors of pieces, including paintings (abstract and not, oils, mixed media, water colors), jewelry, and sculpture. Settled on an abstract piece by a Maryland artist that now hangs proudly in our living room. Excellent selection, reasonable prices, and warm service - everything a gallery should be.

Have used their services for several properties that I have owned over the years, to include a…read moreBoundary Line Adjustment as well as to mark out a property's lines and locate the survey. Always very professional and reasonably priced! Enjoy!

... Gabriella…read moreAgostinelli and Stacey Uhler are exceptional realtors! I would highly recommend her to others. They helped our family with the daunting task of purchasing a home from out-of state and under tight deadlines. Many thanks to these talented realtors!

When we finally colonize Mars, Gabriela Agostinelli will be your agent. She is that good. Calling…read moreher a realtor is like calling Mount Blanc a mountain. Gabriella is aggressive without being pushy, savvy and experienced in the local market without being overly confident, and thoughtful in a way most realtors couldn't possibly understand. Gabriella's communication skills, ability to understand and even predict her client's needs defy description. Her empathy and understanding throughout the process was uncanny and very much appreciated. She carries my highest personal endorsement. Call her. Now!

I lived in Montross Village for a few years. My time there was great, especially how peaceful and…read morequiet the community was. I loved the home I was able to rent and was very appreciative of the owners for working with me so I could live there. My house was beautiful and I appreciate all the work they did to take care of my home. I'm grateful for the time I had there and would recommend the community to anyone looking for a place down in Westmoreland County!

I'm going to be completely honest, if you value your families life, don't move here. If you are…read moreblack, don't move here. If you want timely repairs and privacy, don't move here. If you want to clean behind your neighbors pets, then move here.The rental office allows other tenants to harass, threaten others, and turn a blind eye. Repairs will never be done ever. There are no playgrounds or anything for the kids, and the office staff is very, very unhelpful and unprofessional. The trailers are outdated, very old, bug infested, and falling apart. The office staff will tell other tenants your personal business, and they broadcast it to anyone who will listen. Let us not forget the fake inspections where they say they are changing the filter, but what they really do is search your home to see what you have and will commit on how much they think it cost. Talking to office staff about anything is a joke as it will be broadcasted to your neighbors..Worst experience ever. The good old boy network is very prevalent in the area and town. I had a neighbor take a chain out his truck , attach it to a hitch, and say he was going to drag and hang me and the police or no one did anything cause he didn't say my name. Really run, dont walk away. This place soured me on Virginia forever. This part of Viriginia is not for lovers but hate mongering.

These guys came out a few hours after I texted them (and in a heat wave) and got my AC back up and…read morerunning! They figured out what the problem was when my home warranty service had already come out three times and was trying to sell me a new system for $15,000. They were super friendly and caring. I would highly recommend their service!

We initially contacted French's to perform repair work on our aging HVAC system. French's came back…read morewith a very reasonable estimate for a complete system replacement. They arrived on the agreed day and time with the new equipment and removed the old system and installed the new HVAC system which works perfectly. Would definitely recommend them for any heating and air conditioning work.

Scott was an exceptional realtor to work with on the purchase of our home. I would recommend him…read morewholeheartedly. He gave us wise guidance throughout our transaction leveraging his deep experience. He was also well connected, and well regarded, in the community, and I think that was a major advantage for us. He helped our offer stand out in a multi-offer scenario and ultimately helped us land our dream home. He then went above and beyond and connected us to contractors and reviewed quotes and ensured we got started off on the right foot in our new town. We would do business again with Scott in a heartbeat and definitely recommend him to others!

Scott Cleveland helped us sell our house, when we moved back to TX to be with family. We had to…read moremove before our house sold and Scott kept great communication. He gave us valuable information that helped us sell quickly and for more then we originally expected. Thanks for all of your help Scott! I would highly recommend Scott Cleveland!