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Experts from Fannie Mae, J.P. Morgan, and Goldman Sachs now project steady home price growth of 3–4% heading into 2026, reflecting growing market confidence. As fall 2025 unfolds, gradual easing in mortgage rates and rising inventory are expected to encourage more buyers and support steadier market conditions. Homebuilders emphasizing affordability and efficiency, remain well positioned…

The top days for lowest home price premiums are: Nov. 28 (1.1%) Jan. 9 (1.3%) Dec. 5 and 26 (1.5%) and Dec. 19 (1.9%) These dates, mostly between Thanksgiving and early January, offer the biggest buyer savings of the year. Fewer buyers and lower competition during the holiday season contribute to better prices and more…

Acadiana’s housing market remains stable, with median prices up 3% year-to-date and Lafayette’s average home price at $299,010. Homes now spend about 81 days on the market, down from 90 in spring, showing gradual improvement. Realtors emphasize staging and strategic pricing as key for sellers to stand out in a competitive fall market. Interest rates…

Thanksgiving is commonly known to commemorate the colonial Pilgrims’ harvest meal that they shared with Wampanoag Indians in 1621But it wasn’t a holiday until 1853 that Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday and kept Thanksgiving as the last Thursday in November.In many American households, the Thanksgiving celebration centers on cooking and sharing a bountiful…

Slide 1: Home prices in South Carolina keep rising, challenging buyers despite slower nationwide growth. Slide 2: Pandemic migration pushed South Carolina home costs nearly 50% higher in just six years. Slide 3: First-time buyers face steep down payments, high interest rates, taxes, and rising insurance costs. Slide 4: Median prices provide a realistic view…

Migration and coastal employment maintain buyer activity. Inland affordability supports steady regional demand. Builders add supply at a measured pace. High-demand towns absorb quickly, moderating competition elsewhere. Outlook: Prices forecast ↑4–6% statewide in 2026.

South Carolina benefits from rising new builds due to net migration, job growth, and permissive local zoning laws. The state’s southern climate allows year-round construction, contributing to a large share of total new homes in the region.

A full buyer’s market is unlikely to emerge in the next 5-yr due to persistent housing shortages. Even with gradual inventory growth, the supply gap, still in the millions, will prevent a major market shift toward buyers. Strong demographic demand, particularly from millennials in peak buying years, continues to sustain competition. Affordability challenges will limit…