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.
Charleston
2 businesses to hold grand openings this week in the CSRA
2 businesses to hold grand openings this week in the CSRA Post and Courier More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
2026 Predictions: What will the real estate market in Charleston look like in the year ahead?
2026 Predictions: What will the real estate market in Charleston look like in the year ahead? Post and Courier Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.
Source: google-charleston
A fresh catch for Columbia: Anticipated coastal kitchen and raw bar opens in downtown district
A fresh catch for Columbia: Anticipated coastal kitchen and raw bar opens in downtown district Post and Courier More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
A new spot for Yemeni coffee has debuted in a popular Columbia district
A new spot for Yemeni coffee has debuted in a popular Columbia district thestate.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
South Carolina
A South Carolina Man Planted a Garden in His Yard—Now His Town Is Taking Him to Court
A South Carolina town wants a resident to cut down a new pollinator garden. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
After years of talks, USC strikes deal that could spur South Main revitalization
After years of talks, USC strikes deal that could spur South Main revitalization thestate.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-sc-re
Dream vs. reality? These SC cities rank high for bursting homeowners’ bubbles
Dream vs. reality? These SC cities rank high for bursting homeowners’ bubbles thestate.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-sc-re
Around the market
America’s Most Affordable College Towns Revealed
Realtor.com ranks America's top college towns for affordable housing, with Detroit leading as the most budget-friendly market. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
August home sales slip as mortgage rates hit year-long high
August home sales slip as mortgage rates hit year-long high mpamag.com Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: google-us-housing
National
$19 Million HOA Fees? The Devastating Assessments Crushing California Condo Owners
Condo owners in California are being hit with special assessment fees—from $26,000 to $19 million—with few ways to fight back. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
Abandoned Property for Sale: How To Buy an Abandoned Home
Buying an abandoned property can be a bargain for homebuyers. So, if you're looking for abandoned homes for sale, where can you find them? More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
Bay Shore multifamily fetches $3.4M in off-market deal
Bay Shore multifamily fetches $3.4M in off-market deal Long Island Business News More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-us-cre
Best Mortgage Lenders of September 2026
Best Mortgage Lenders of September 2026 wsj.com Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: google-adjacent
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