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This morning's housing headlines

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

21 Grand Opening Ideas to Launch Your Business in 2026

21 Grand Opening Ideas to Launch Your Business in 2026    Shopify More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: google-charleston-business

A Columbia restaurant was denied an alcohol permit for 4 months. Now it has closed.

A Columbia restaurant was denied an alcohol permit for 4 months. Now it has closed.    Post and Courier More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: google-charleston-business

An outdoor gear and apparel retailer is latest shop joining BridgeWay Station

An outdoor gear and apparel retailer is latest shop joining BridgeWay Station    Post and Courier More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: google-charleston-business

Former Stars in Charleston may get a new rooftop bar. Here are the plans.

Former Stars in Charleston may get a new rooftop bar. Here are the plans.    Post and Courier Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.

Source: google-charleston-business

South Carolina

Peak Home Buyers Expands Cash Home Buying Services Across South Carolina

Peak Home Buyers Expands Cash Home Buying Services Across South Carolina    Knoxville News Sentinel More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: google-sc-re

Around the market

Homeowners insurance premiums rise to record level in 2025

Homeowners insurance premiums rise to record level in 2025    Scotsman Guide Insurance costs move the real monthly payment here as much as rates do.

Source: google-adjacent

National Home Values Rise But Still Fail to Keep Pace With Inflation

National Home Values Rise But Still Fail to Keep Pace With Inflation    Realtor.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: google-us-housing

National

10 Million Seniors Live in Poverty—Even as They Hold Trillions in Housing Wealth

More than 10 million Americans aged 65 and older live in poverty as housing and care costs climb, a new AARP Foundation analysis finds. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: realtor-news

40% of Americans Spend Most of Their Paycheck in 48 Hours—Why Financial Experts Say Homeowners Need To Stop

Spending your paycheck within 48 hours? Financial experts explain why payday spending trap hurts homeowners—and how to fix it fast. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: realtor-news

A Florida agent playbook for rate pressure and longer market times

ORRA data shows 53% of buyers are shopping at lower price points, while the 30-year fixed moved above 7% Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.

Source: housingwire

Anne Hathaway Reveals She Has Roaches in Her NYC Home: ‘I Saw One Not Too Long Ago’

The 43-year-old actress opened up about her experiences living in New York while taking part in a New York Magazine challenge. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.

Source: realtor-news

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Headlines from public reporting as of publish date. General market commentary, not legal, tax, or investment advice.