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Average South Carolina mortgage debt increased to $207,099 in 2024
Finding a home is increasingly challenging for first-time buyers, with median home prices rising nearly 50% over five years and mortgage rates nearly doubling. Homeowners are generally seeing their equity grow, leading many to stay put, which tightens the market further. In South Carolina, the average mortgage balance rose to $207,099, lower than the national…
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Tariffs to Inflate Remodeling and Home Prices
Tariffs on building materials are driving up construction costs, raising home prices, and slowing the housing market.New tariffs could add $7,500–$10,000 to home costs, making homeownership harder as demand continues to decline.
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Vacation Real Estate: Investment or Indulgence?
Vacation Real Estate offers rental income potential, especially in popular tourist destinations with high demand.Owners enjoy a personal getaway, avoiding hotel costs while creating a comfortable, customized retreat.
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Property Tax Trends Across the US
Rising property values have led to higher tax burdens, though some states cap assessments to limit drastic increases. Northeastern and Midwestern states generally impose higher property taxes, while Southern and Western states tend to have lower rates.
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New Tariffs Could Raise Construction Costs by 60%!
U.S. construction faces rising costs as new tariffs could increase material prices by up to 60%. Construction inputs for multifamily projects have already surged 35% in 5 years, squeezing project feasibility.
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Tariffs Could Add 5% to Home Prices
The US faces a shortage of 4.4M homes, including 1.3M single-family homes for lower-income buyers. New tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports could raise home construction costs by ↑ 5%, worsening accessibility.
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Window Treatments in 2025: Function Meets Style
In 2025, window treatments evolve to blend aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability for modern living spaces. Sheer drapes create a serene atmosphere, enhancing privacy while using eco-friendly fabrics like linen and cotton.
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Flood risk surges in South Carolina: Lowcountry residents face highest threat
Flood risk in coastal South Carolina, especially in the Lowcountry, is increasing and expected to rise over the next 25 years. Over 67,000 residents in Beaufort and Charleston Counties face the highest risk, with more than 1 million in high-risk Lowcountry areas. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be more active than average,…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a celebration honoring the mother of the family or individual, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. The origins of commemorating motherhood dates back to the Ancient Greeks, where in spring festival, they celebrated the goddess Rhea, considered the Mother of the Gods. Anna Jarvis’s lobbying…
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South Carolina Home Construction Ranks 6th Nationwide
South Carolina housing units increased by 15.4% over the past decade, adding more than 332K homes. Population grew by 12.5% in the same period, with over 599K new residents arriving.
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