Charleston Market Updates

If you're buying or selling a home, you've probably heard that appraisals are changing. And while this may sound like one of those industry updates that only matters to lenders and appraisers, it can actually have an impact on the buying and selling process. Starting in 2026, the appraisal industry is moving toward a new system called UAD 3.6, or the Uniform Appraisal Dataset. It is designed to modernize the way residential appraisals are reported, replacing the traditional a

Hanahan, SC, is one of the Charleston-area communities I'm watching closely right now. It has always had a convenient location and a strong residential feel, but new restaurants, shops, and community spaces are starting to give Hanahan more of an identity of its own. One of the biggest changes to watch is Blackwells Corner, a new mixed-use development planned for Hanahan that will bring restaurants, retail, office space and outdoor gathering areas to the community. And I thin

Charleston doesn't have one "next big neighborhood." Instead, there are pockets all around the Lowcountry that are quietly changing. New restaurants, new community spaces, new construction, new business and major projects that are slowly changing what it feels like to live there. Some of these areas are already well estblished. Others are still very much in the middle of their next chapter. As we head toward 2027, these are a few Charleston SC neighborhoods and communities to

Fall always feels like a reset in Charleston. The pace of summer starts to slow down, buyers who have been casually watching the market start making decisions, and sellers who waited through the busy spring and summer months begin thinking more seriously about their next move. This fall, I'm paying attention to a few specific things across Charleston SC real estate trends, not just the headlines numbers, but what they actually mean for buyers and sellers on the ground. Charle

If you've been watching Charleston, SC real estate for the last few years, you may be wondering the same thing a lot of buyers are asking: Is Charleston, SC Still a Good Place to Buy Real Estate in 2026? The short answer? I think it can be, but the way I'd approach the market in 2026 is very different from the way I would have a few years ago. Charleston is no longer a market where buyers necessarily have to move immediately, waive every contingency and compete against a hand

Hey friend, it's Ally! The market right now? Fast, emotional, and full of opportunity if you know where to look. And lucky for you, I do. Whether you're daydreaming about your next move or just love peeking into stunning Charleston homes (no judgement, I do it too), here's what's worth knowing this month. Charleston Real Estate Snapshot (November Edition) Homes priced between $600K - $1.2M are seeing faster movement, especially in Mount Pleasant and James Island. Inventory is

Hey friends, Let's keep it real. If you've been thinking about buying a home, now's the time to move. Charleston's market isn't just...

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