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
Can the Housing Market Survive More Fed Rate Hikes?
Federal Reserve policymakers are set to vote this week on interest rate policy, and markets are anticipating that they will raise rates. Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: realtor-news
Trump nominates Matt Jones as FHA commissioner, HUD assistant secretary
Appointment will depend upon Senate confirmation amid an active FHA policy agenda More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: housingwire
Charleston
A Myrtle Beach country-cooking staple closes; Guy Fieri hits the Grand Strand's food scene
A Myrtle Beach country-cooking staple closes; Guy Fieri hits the Grand Strand's food scene Post and Courier More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
Are homes selling in Charleston, South Carolina in 2026?
Are homes selling in Charleston, South Carolina in 2026? Greenville Business Magazine Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.
Source: google-charleston
Costco set to expand with 14 new warehouses across US and Canada
Costco set to expand with 14 new warehouses across US and Canada foxbusiness.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
Franchise opening in Las Vegas mingles spa, beer and wine - Las Vegas Review
Franchise opening in Las Vegas mingles spa, beer and wine Las Vegas Review-Journal More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
South Carolina
Homes For Sale Sumter County Sc
Homes For Sale Sumter County Sc Oma Erto More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-sc-re
Why did LLCs donate more than half of SC House budget chair’s ’25 campaign cash?
Why did LLCs donate more than half of SC House budget chair’s ’25 campaign cash? thestate.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-sc-re
Around the market
4 Underused Housing Hacks To Cut the True Cost of Homeownership
These four underused housing hacks could cut homeownership costs, from mortgage rate buydowns to tax appeals and rental income. Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: realtor-news
Compare Today’s Mortgage Rates
Compare Today’s Mortgage Rates forbes.com Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: google-adjacent
National
$9.5 Million Jazz Age ‘Scottish Castle’ Built by Massachusetts Royalty Hits the Market
Explore The Ledges, a $9.5M Jazz Age estate modeled after a Scottish castle in Hopedale, MA. Features 12 bedrooms and 17 acres. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across U.S.
AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across U.S. NBC Bay Area More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-us-housing
Amblebrook and Shea’s Trilogy are rewriting their 55+ value pitch
Showcasing daily life programming and social engagement can help convert hesitant active adult prospects to buying now More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: housingwire
Arizona HOA Forecloses on Ailing Couple’s Home Over $977 in Unpaid Fees
Toby Newton and his partner, Sherrie Patten, fell behind on their HOA fees after a job loss and a cancer scare. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
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