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August '26 CHS housing market update: Rates climb, so do sales
Charleston Market Update: Autumn Transition Begins with Strong YoY Gains
The August 2026 data for the Charleston real estate market confirms the expected arrival of the annual autumn seasonal shift. As typical for late summer, weekly contract activity has moved from the peak spring range of 300–350 down to 200–250 per week. However, overall market demand remains comfortably ahead of last year's pace.
Here is your monthly b...
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July '26 CHS housing update: Sales increase despite stubbornly high rates
Charleston Market Update: July Proves Local Resilience Ahead of Autumn
The July data for the Charleston real estate market is in, and it paints a picture of surprising local strength. Despite mortgage rates ticking up slightly above where they were a year ago, buyer demand in the Lowcountry continues to post consistent year-over-year gains.
Here is your monthly breakdown of what's driving the Charleston market right now:
1️⃣ Demand Defies Rate Headwinds
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Written Sales: Up +5% in July '26 compared to July '25.
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Closed Sales: Finished
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June '26 CHS Housing Market Update: Sales increase at a blistering +18% pace
Charleston Market Update: June Closed Sales Skyrocket 18%!
The Charleston real estate market just posted an incredibly strong June. While national headlines continue to debate the strength of the summer season, our local market is demonstrating undeniable power—highlighted by a massive double-digit surge in completed closings.
Here is your quick, boots-on-the-ground look at the Lowcountry numbers right now:
June Closings Exploded
The standout metric for the month? Closed sales finished a staggering 18% higher than June of last year! Because closings lag behind the initial contract by 5 to 8 weeks, this huge spike reflects the massive wave of buyer sentiment we saw taking action back in April and May.
Consistency is the Theme
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May CHS Housing Market Update: May of '26 outpaces May of '25
Charleston Market Update: May Hits a 6-Year High!
The Charleston real estate market just wrapped up an incredibly powerful May. While national real estate headlines remain mixed, our local numbers are showing historic resilience. In fact, we just saw a level of buyer activity we haven't witnessed since the hyper-driven market of 2020.
Here is what you need to know about the Lowcountry market right now:
1️⃣ Sizzling Summer Demand
Last week, 368 properties went under contract marketwide. For this specific week of the year (Week 23), we hav...
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