Market notes
What changed this month
A short read on the Charleston-area market each month, built from the same data as Market data.
September 2026 · October 16, 2026
September 2026: rates up, conditions cooling, prices flat
The 30-year rate climbed to 7.40%, the Charleston area's Tide Gauge slipped from 48 to 43, and home values held flat in dollars, which after inflation means down about 4% in a year.
August 2026 · September 30, 2026
August 2026: flat prices, slower sales, higher rates
Prices across the three counties held about even with last year, homes took longer to sell in Charleston and Dorchester counties, and the 30-year rate hit its highest level in twelve months.