Can a first-time buyer afford Sullivan's Island?

Affording a first home on Sullivan's Island is difficult for most first-time buyers, given the island's limited inventory, high demand, and elevated insurance costs tied to its flood zone, factors that push pricing well above many other Lowcountry towns. Some first-time buyers instead start in a more accessible nearby town and consider Sullivan's Island later as equity builds. Brian Beatty is direct with first-time buyers about whether Sullivan's Island realistically fits their current budget.