South Carolina Posts Nation’s Worst Foreclosure Rate
South Carolina posted the worst foreclosure rate of any state in the country in August, according to ATTOM’s latest housing market report, with one filing recorded for every 1,547 housing units statewide. That put South Carolina ahead of Nevada, where the rate was one filing per 1,920 units, and well ahead of Florida, Texas and […]
Charleston Board Cuts Parking Rule for 174-Room Hotel
A proposed 174-room hotel on the edge of downtown Charleston will be allowed to open with far less parking than the city’s zoning code normally requires, after the Board of Zoning Appeals approved a reduction at its Sept. 15 meeting. The project, planned for 131 Columbus St. between Meeting and King streets, was originally required […]
Charleston Homebuyers Find More Options, Lower Prices
Charleston homebuyers experienced a significant shift in market conditions in August, with more available properties and a notable decrease in median listing prices compared to the previous year. This change provides buyers with increased leverage and more choices across neighborhoods like West Ashley and James Island. Active listings in the Charleston-North Charleston area saw an […]
Brown Jordan to Open Showroom in Charleston Design District
Luxury outdoor furniture brand Brown Jordan announced this week the signing of a lease for a new showroom in the Charleston Design District. The 81-year-old company plans to open its new location at Navy Yard Charleston in late fall of this year. The 4,000-square-foot showroom will introduce Brown Jordan’s next-generation concept, described in a press […]
Charleston Ranks Top US Metro for New Home Construction
Charleston has been identified as the leading metropolitan area in the United States for buyers seeking newly constructed homes, according to a recent analysis published on September 2, 2026. This ranking highlights the Lowcountry city’s favorable conditions for new home purchases, including competitive pricing compared to existing properties. The analysis, which evaluated metros based on […]
Charleston commercial real estate stalls on high costs
The commercial real estate transaction market in Charleston and across the nation is experiencing a stall, despite a narrowing gap between buyer and seller price expectations. High borrowing costs and selective lending practices continue to restrict deal volume, according to a recent report from SitusAMC. As of Q2 2026, investor recommendations for buying commercial real […]
Charleston Metro Leads Nation in New Construction
The Charleston-North Charleston metropolitan area has been ranked as the top metro in the nation for new construction, according to a report released on August 31, 2026. This recognition highlights the region’s favorable conditions for homebuyers seeking newly built residences at competitive prices. The report, which evaluated the 100 largest U.S. metros, assigned Charleston-North Charleston […]
Sullivan’s Island landmark listed for $18.5M
A landmark property on Sullivan’s Island, formerly a Fort Moultrie officers club, is back on the market for $18.5 million, with the added benefit of approved redesign plans that are grandfathered into the sale. The property, known originally as Jasper Hall, is located at 1735 Atlantic Ave. and has been vacant since 2020. The listing […]
Charleston-Based Firm Sells North Carolina Townhome Property
A Charleston-based real estate firm recently completed the sale of a 107-unit townhome property in Pineville, North Carolina. The transaction for Charleston Row Townhomes, which occurred on August 12, was handled by Berkadia on behalf of the seller, Blaze Capital Partners. Berkadia Senior Managing Directors Caleb Troop, Director Thomas Colaiezzi, and Associate Directors Matt Robertson […]
K-Shaped Housing Market Persists as Starter Homes Lag
A national housing report indicates that the K-shaped economic trend, where different segments of the economy perform divergently, remains deeply entrenched in the real estate market, particularly impacting prospective homeowners in Aiken and across the country. Despite a reduced supply of entry-level homes compared to 2019, the attention each property receives has fallen below pre-pandemic […]