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
Fed Interest Rate Hike Seems More Likely This Month After Alarming Inflation Data
Markets wasted no time pricing in the new inflation data, with investors raising the probability of a Fed rate hike in October to 35%. Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: realtor-news
HUD officials offer an action plan to spark FHA lending
At MBA Annual, Matt Jones and Joe Gormley touched on ways to move the needle in FHA single-family mortgage originations Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: housingwire
Charleston
Fox Chapel-area pizza shop closes after less than 4 months in operation
Fox Chapel-area pizza shop closes after less than 4 months in operation TribLIVE.com More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
Men’s Wearhouse opens second, bigger store in North Charleston
Men’s Wearhouse opens second, bigger store in North Charleston Post and Courier Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.
Source: google-charleston-business
Spirit Christmas Is Coming Back in 2026 — Did North Dakota Make the List?
Spirit Christmas Is Coming Back in 2026 — Did North Dakota Make the List? Hot 975 More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: google-charleston-business
Zaxbys Opens in Carnes Crossroads, Summerville SC
Zaxbys Opens in Carnes Crossroads, Summerville SC Hoodline Local inventory and DOM will tell you more than a national average.
Source: google-charleston-business
South Carolina
Inside Country Star Becca Bowen’s South Carolina Sanctuary Filled With Tributes to Dolly Parton and Her Grandpa
The country singer, who considers Dolly Parton and her grandfather to be her greatest inspirations, honors both in her Palmetto State abode. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
Around the market
11 Tips To Save on Homeowners Insurance
11 Tips To Save on Homeowners Insurance Credible News Insurance costs move the real monthly payment here as much as rates do.
Source: google-adjacent
A move closer to 7.5%: When will mortgage rates go down?
A move closer to 7.5%: When will mortgage rates go down? Yahoo Finance Worth watching for anyone buying in Charleston this year.
Source: google-adjacent
National
67 Million Americans Are Under a Power Grid Emergency: What This Means for Homeowners
An October heat spell and widespread power plant outages have pushed PJM into emergency operations across 13 states and Washington, DC. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
A Secret Celebrity Hideaway With a Sports Complex Near Joshua Tree Just Hit the Market for $2.95 Million
Inside Sun Via: A Yucca Valley compound near Joshua Tree featuring boutique resort amenities, custom finishes, and total privacy. More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
Alexander Brothers’ Dark Secrets Exposed in Chilling New ‘Wolves of Real Estate’ Trailer
Peacock has unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming three-part docuseries, "The Wolves of Real Estate: The Alexander Brothers." More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: realtor-news
An alleged agent boycott revives antitrust questions the industry thought it had settled
The suit alleges threats to discourage showings because REX did not use the MLS or offer buyer broker compensation More detail in the source link if you want to dig in.
Source: housingwire
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