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High home prices and mortgage rates continue to weigh on the housing market, but improving affordability and new federal housing legislation could support a gradual recovery. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Jul 22, 2026

Housing — the struggle continues

The housing market faces affordability challenges, but lower mortgage rates, steady home prices and the ROADS Act could fuel a rebound in 2027.

The homes of Downtown Nexton sit in one of the hottest real estate markets in fast-growing South Carolina. (Photo/Kevin Ruck)
Jul 7, 2026

South Carolina housing growth reshapes real estate market

South Carolina's population boom is driving home prices, new development and changing buyer demand as real estate leaders adapt to rapid growth.

Ascenda Capital has acquired the 232-unit Bryant at Summerville, marking its first investment in the Charleston-area multifamily market. (Photo/Ascenda Capital)
Apr 27, 2026

Ascenda Capital buys Summerville apartments for $51.5M

Ascenda Capital acquires Bryant at Summerville for $51.5M, expanding into the Charleston market with a 232-unit community focused on workforce housing.

Center Park Group has broken ground on Berkshire on Clements Ferry, a 192-unit town-home community in Berkeley County. (Photo/Center Park Group)
Apr 8, 2026

Center Park Group begins construction on Berkeley County build-to-rent townhomes

Center Park Group begins construction on Berkshire on Clements Ferry, a 192-unit townhome community in Berkeley County with modern amenities and rental housing.

Having moved from Maryland to Wyoming, to most recently, Florida, Ryan Johnson has taken a new South Carolina position as division president for the Ashton Woods homebuilder Charleston and Myrtle Beach divisions. (Photo/Ashton Woods)
Dec 8, 2025

New division president appointed for Charleston homebuilder

Homebuilding veteran takes lead of Charleston and Myrtle Beach divisions, bringing 20+ years of experience to Coastal Carolina markets.

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Auro Hotels and Marriott executives joined Greenville leaders to announce plans to transform the historic Bowater Building into South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel, a centerpiece of the Falls Park Conference District. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

JW Marriott hotel coming to downtown Greenville

7/8/2026
Presented by Hughes Agency, the evening will spotlight Upstate nonprofits serving residents with disabilities and other critical needs. (Rendering/Johnston Design Group)

Greenville Triumph honors Upstate nonprofits at match

30/7/2026
Boeing added 19 more 787 Dreamliner orders during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow, some of them going to AerCap, which in turn leases them to carriers. (Photo/Boeing)

Boeing adds 19 Dreamliner orders at Farnborough Airshow

21/7/2026
Industry leaders, educators and students will gather at Fluor Field on Aug. 4 for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night, highlighting careers in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. (Photo/Greenville Drive)

Greenville Drive hosts Advanced Manufacturing Night

21/7/2026
Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026

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David L. Richter | BE&K Building Group

BE&K Building Group has appointed David L. Richter, a civil engineer and attorney, as [...]

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