Starting with Charleston: local headlines are below, then the rest of South Carolina, topics touching your loan and insurance math, and national stories only where they matter to this market.
National headline first
EXCLUSIVE: Chief Justice John Roberts Sells His Longtime Chevy Chase Home for $3.44 Million—Mere Days After Listing It
Roberts and his wife, Jane, purchased the home in 2003, two years before he was nominated to the Supreme Court. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
Charleston
44 Best Restaurants in Charleston, From Raw Bars to Barbecue Joints
44 Best Restaurants in Charleston, From Raw Bars to Barbecue Joints Condé Nast Traveler Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.
Source: google-charleston-business
Cane Pazzo Owner Opening “Italian-Inspired Market and Wine Bar” at Blackwells Corner
Cane Pazzo Owner Opening “Italian-Inspired Market and Wine Bar” at Blackwells Corner WhatNow More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
Charleston home values soar 81% since 2019, ranking among top U.S. market gains
Charleston home values soar 81% since 2019, ranking among top U.S. market gains abcnews4.com Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.
Source: google-charleston
Charleston's Iconic Planters Inn Embarks on Landmark Renovation
Charleston's Iconic Planters Inn Embarks on Landmark Renovation Hotel Online Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.
Source: google-charleston
South Carolina
Are those ‘We Buy Houses’ businesses around SC regulated — or worth it? Here’s what we found
Are those ‘We Buy Houses’ businesses around SC regulated — or worth it? Here’s what we found thestate.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-sc-re
SC cracked down on ‘We Buy Houses’ businesses, but they persist. Here’s what to know
SC cracked down on ‘We Buy Houses’ businesses, but they persist. Here’s what to know thestate.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-sc-re
This SC city to have one of best US housing markets in 2026, forecast says. It’s not Greenville
This SC city to have one of best US housing markets in 2026, forecast says. It’s not Greenville thestate.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-sc-re
Around the market
Best life insurance companies for seniors of August 2026
Best life insurance companies for seniors of August 2026 CNBC Insurance costs move the real monthly payment here as much as rates do.
Source: google-adjacent
Boxabl valuation at $3.5 billion tests housing fundamentals
Boxabl has one of the most compelling stories in housing. It has a highly recognizable product, a viral consumer brand and an ambitious pitch: use factory production to build homes faster, cheaper and with less labor than traditional construction. That is the story. The financial statements tell a less glamorous one. Boxabl’s public-market transaction implied […] More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: housingwire
National
40% of Americans feel homeownership is impossible. These 3 mortgage tools can help make it happen
40% of Americans feel homeownership is impossible. These 3 mortgage tools can help make it happen CNBC Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: google-adjacent
America at 250: Property rights remain the foundation of the American dream
For millions of families, owning a home represents far more than a financial investment—it's the foundation of community stability and generational wealth. But that promise depends entirely on the confidence that your property rights are secure. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: housingwire
America’s New Home Sales Plummet to Weakest Rate in Years
America’s New Home Sales Plummet to Weakest Rate in Years Newsweek Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: google-us-housing
Carrollwood Village Shoppes sold for about $12 million
Carrollwood Village Shoppes sold for about $12 million Tampa Bay Business and Wealth More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-us-cre
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