No big Charleston-specific headlines cleared the wire for this edition. Below is South Carolina, adjacent topics, and national context.
Around the market
EXCLUSIVE: HGTV’s ‘Botched Homes’ Host Charlie Kawas Reveals the ‘Worst’ Renovations He’s Ever Seen—as He Admits Cancer Battle Has Made Tackling Jobs More Challenging
The new home renovation series, which premieres Sept. 2, fixes construction dilemmas in South Florida. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
Furniture, Appliances, and Construction Among the Hardest Hit by Tariffs, Chicago Fed Says
The Chicago Fed also doubted the tariffs counterbalanced those increased costs by bolstering jobs in the short run. Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: realtor-news
National
$13.55M acquisition financing secured for Class A multifamily property in Scarborough, Maine
$13.55M acquisition financing secured for Class A multifamily property in Scarborough, Maine JLL More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-us-cre
A Volatile Winter Is Coming: What the ‘Supersized’ El Niño Means for U.S. Homeowners, According to the UN and Farmers’ Almanac
After the UN defined the current El Niño as supersized, the Farmers' Almanac predicts this upcoming winter will look very different. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
As States Legalize Plug
States are legalizing plug-in solar, but UL says none of the systems it tested met its new safety standard for fire and shock protection. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
California Condo Owners Face Shock $26,000 HOA Fee for Emergency Roof Repair
Vilamoura homeowners say their HOA board's emergency assessment violated the law. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
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