Greenville News - The Charleston, Myrtle Beach and Greenville metropolitan areas are expected to be among the nation's " front-runners " in the housing recovery this year, according to a trade magazine report.

Builders magazine's online version ranked Charleston 5th, Myrtle Beach 15th and Greenville 19th in its listing of top 20 healthiest markets in the nation. The rankings were based on building permits, resale values and job and income growth from 2009 data and 2010 projections. 

Mark Nix, executive officer of the Home Builders of South Carolina, said getting people happy and thriving is tied to jobs, quality of life and affordable housing. Charleston has done a good job at bringing jobs to the market. For example the new Boeing 787 plant in North Charleston.   

JSP REALTY of Mt. Pleasant is now offering new custom homes in Phillips Park. Phillips Park is located just past the corner of Ben Sawyer Blvd. and Rifle Range Rd. This convenient community is only minutes to Sullivans Island & Isle of Palms beaches. Several excellent restaurants and shops are within walking distance. The Bi-Lo and Publics grocery stores are just across the street. Historic downtown Charleston is less than 15 minutes away. The neighborhood offer a unique blend of young working professionals and newly retired couples. The building lots are small but we offer several floor plans and include many custom features such as, metal roof, hardi-plank siding, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, and crown molding all standard. The average size home is approx. 2,100 square feet at $172.00 per sqft. or $361,200. This price includes the lot and we currently have four lots available for sale.