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08/31/2026

September is here! Autumn 🍂 🍁 just around the corner???!!! 🤔

Dock Street Theater is performing the Wizard of Oz until September 27. The annual MOJA Arts Festival runs from Sep 24-Oct 4. The Footlight Players will be performing Grease at the Queen Street Playhouse until Sept 13. Freshfields at Kiawah is hosting bingo and movie night each Wednesday night and live music each Friday night on the village green. They also have a farmers market each Monday. And the Town of Kiawah hosts Food Truck Fridays at the Town Hall. The Farmers Market in Marion Square is every Saturday. Another is in West Ashley each Wednesday afternoon at Ackerman Park. The N Charleston Farmers Market is each Thursday at the Park Circle Pavilion. The Riverdogs will be finishing the regular season at the Joe Sept 1-6,10,11.

Here is your September calendar:

2: The War and Treaty, The Refinery
3: Yappy Hour, James Island County Park
4-6: Lowcountry Jazz Festival, Gaillard Center
5: 2nd Annual Taco & Margarita Festival, N Chas Riverfront Park
5: Sunrise Yoga with Alex Rogers, Kiawah Beachwalker Park
5: The Movement and Pepper High Tide Summer Tour, The Refinery
6: The Hayley Williams Show, Credit One Stadium
6: Collie Buddz, The Refinery
6: NeedtoBreathe, Firefly Distillery
6: Orleans, W Beach Conf Center Kiawah
9: Gibbes Film in Focus Taxi Driver, Gibbes Museum of Art
9,13: Monet and Mimosas, Gibbes Museum of Art
10: Billy Currington and Kip Moore, Firefly Distillery
10: Nurse John Against Medical Advice, N Chas PAC
10: Starlight Yoga, Mt Pleasant Pier
11: Dancing on the Pier, Mt Pleasant Pier
11: Collective Soul, The Refinery
11: Rat Pack Tribute, Chas Music Hall
12: Psycodelics and Dangermuffin, The Refinery
12: Charleston Battery Soccer
12: Lowtide Festival, N Chas Riverfront Park
12: Park Circle Oktoberfest, Park Circle
13: 2nd Sunday on King Street
13: Dog Day Afternoon, Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark
14,15: Little Feat and Shovels and Rope, Chas Music Hall
17: Dan Marsh and the Cosmic Sailors, Folly River Park
17: IOP Farmers Market, Isle of Palms
17: Zac Brown Band, Credit One Stadium
17: Asleep at the Wheel, Chas Music Hall
18: Beer from Here, SC Aquarium
18: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
18: Movies in the Park, Doty and Gahagan Park
18: Disco Inferno with the SC Ballet, Chas Music Hall
19: Ashley McBryde, The Refinery
19: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
19: Piano Legends with the Chas Jazz Orchestra, Chas Music Hall
19: The Sweet Tea Festival, Hutchinson Square
25,26: A Charleston Carnival with the Charleston Symphony, Gaillard Center
25: Home Team BBQ 20th Anniversary, Home Team BBQ 126 Willman St
25: Jed Harrelson, Limbo at the Refinery
26: 4th Annual Holy City Homegrown Festival, Chas Pour House
26: Birds of a Feather, Caw Caw Interpretive Center
26: Bluegrass, BBQ, & Brews, Magnolia Plantation
26: New Jack Swing with Charlton Singleton, Chas Music Hall
26: Travis Tritt, N Chas PAC
27: Jazz Jam, Chas Jazz Academy
27: LinkU Invitiational Basketball Tournament: Credit One Stadium
28: Lang Lang with the CSO, Gaillard Center

Charleston real estate sales were a bit better in the Jan-July 2026 period than the same 2025 period. We were up 5% in transactions and the median price of closed sales was up 2.4%. Right now, the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $452k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single-family homes only is naturally a bit higher at $488k. The number of July transactions was down about 15% compared to June. Inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future. South Carolina’s rapid population growth continues to fuel higher home prices and reshape housing demand. Mixed-use developments such as Downtown Nexton are expanding to meet growing demand. Industry leaders say job growth, infrastructure and lifestyle continue attracting new residents to the state.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. Hutchinson Apartments has opened in Nexton with 324 residential units. The complex includes apartments and townhomes with one-, two- and three-bedroom options. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, game room, walking trail and pet park.

Translucent Solar will invest $15.675 million in a new Dorchester County factory. The 1.2-gigawatt facility will create 167 new jobs. The highly automated solar panel factory is expected to be operational by the end of 2026.

Trison Wells is investing $3.37 million to expand its Walterboro operations. The project will create 30 new jobs in Colleton County.

IEB Americas will invest $1.5 million in Charleston County. The battery charging and power supply company will create 30 jobs. The North Charleston facility will be the company’s first major production operation in North America.

Happy September and bring on some heat relief!!! ☀️. Its been a hot and sticky couple of months! 🥵

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07/31/2026

August and the dog 🐶 days ☀️are here!!!

Running through the summer, Charleston is proudly hosting the original copy of the Declaration Of Independence at the Charleston Museum. Dock Street Theater will begin performing the Wizard of Oz on Aug 25th. The Footlight Players will be performing Grease at the Queen Street Playhouse beginning on Aug 21. Freshfields at Kiawah is hosting bingo and movie night each Wednesday night and live music each Friday night on the village green. They also have a farmers market each Monday. And the Town of Kiawah hosts Food Truck Fridays at the Town Hall. The Farmers Market in Marion Square is every Saturday. Another is in West Ashley each Wednesday afternoon at Ackerman Park. The N Charleston Farmers Market is each Thursday at the Park Circle Pavilion. The Charleston Battery will be hosting soccer matches on the pitch on Aug 8,15,29. The Riverdogs will be at the Joe from Aug 4-9 and 18-23.

Here is your August calendar:

1: The Mavericks, Chas Music Hall
6: Tyler Ramsey and Carl Broemel, Limbo at the Refinery
6: Toadies, Chas Music Hall
7: Reggae Nights, James Island County Park
8: Mariachazo, N Chas PAC
8: Shane Gillis and Friends, N Chas Coliseum
8: Tim McGraw, Credit One Stadium
9: Second Sunday on King Street
9: PJ Morton, Chas Music Hall
9: Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, James Island County Park
9: School of Rock, The Refinery
11: Portugal. The Man, The Refinery
14: Bluegrass and Storytelling with Josh Goforth, Magnolia Plantation
15: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
15: Holy City Magic’s Misdirection, Chas Music Hall
16: Grief Sucks, Chas Music Hall
19: Art of Jazz with Quiana Parler, Gibbes Museum
20: IOP Farmers Market
21: Night Ranger, Chas Music Hall
21: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
22,23: Nikki Glaser, N Chas PAC
22: Three Dog Night, Chas Music Hall
22: Summer Jazz on the Ashley, Jenkins Youth an Family Village
22: Sunrise Yoga w/Alex Rogers, Mt Pleasant Pier
23: Charleston Vintage Market, The Refinery
23: Lowcountry Rhythms with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, West Beach Kiawah
28,29: Bulls, Bands, Barrels, N Chas Coliseum
29: Goo Goo Dolls, Credit One Stadium
29: Summerville Japanese Festival, Hutchinson Square
29 : Sweetgrass Basket Making Class, Magnolia Plantation
30: Jazz Jam, Chas Jazz Academy
30: WWE, N Chas Coliseum
31: Gin Blossoms, Chas Music Hall

Charleston real estate sales were a bit better in the Jan-June 2026 period than the same 2025 period. We were up 5.8% in transactions and the median price of closed sales was up 2.1%. Right now, the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $450k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single-family homes only is naturally a bit higher at $485k. June was a very good month. Inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future. South Carolina’s rapid population growth continues to fuel higher home prices and reshape housing demand. Mixed-use developments such as Downtown Nexton are expanding to meet growing demand. Industry leaders say job growth, infrastructure and lifestyle continue attracting new residents to the state.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. The UK’s Farnborough International Airshow is paying off for Boeing with orders for as many as 148 new planes on the first day of the annual event. Up to 48 of those planes will be built at the company’s North Charleston assembly site. The to-do list for North Charleston airplane builders grew by 19 on the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow.

Boeing and AerCap announced on July 21 that the leasing industry’s biggest 787 Dreamliner customer placed a new order for 15 787-9 jets. This latest purchase increases AerCap’s 787 Dreamliner portfolio to approximately 140 airplanes. At the same time, a new customer placed its first Dreamliner order, as Uganda Airlines joined Boeing to announce an agreement to buy four of the North Charleston-made 787s.

After announcing the project in 2022, The Charleston Place in downtown Charleston announced the completion of the next phase in its $150M renovation project. The latest phase of the “reimagination” includes a new Club Level, a rooftop pool with garden bar, a redesigned arrival area and renovated guest rooms and suites.

Breeze Airways will launch twice-weekly nonstop service between Charleston and Trenton, N.J., beginning Sept. 20. The new route provides Lowcountry travelers with convenient access to the Philadelphia and Delaware regions. Trenton becomes Breeze’s 29th nonstop destination from Charleston International Airport.

Woodfield Development is constructing 285 apartments at Ashley Landing in West Ashley. The project is the developer’s 21st residential community in the Charleston region. Amenities include EV charging, pickleball courts, a saltwater pool, fitness facilities and pet-friendly features. The development is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2028.

Happy August! Stay cool and "Fall & Football" are right around the corner!!! 😉

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07/01/2026

July is here and we celebrate 250 years of USA! Of course, there will be fireworks 🎇 displays aplenty.

Also, running through the summer, Charleston is proudly hosting the original copy of the Declaration Of Independence at the Charleston Museum. Dock Street Theater will be performing a musical version of Little Women from July 14-July 26. Freshfields at Kiawah is hosting bingo and movie night each Wednesday night and live music each Friday night on the village green. The Farmers Market in Marion Square is every Saturday. Another is in West Ashley each Wednesday afternoon at Ackerman Park. The Charleston Battery will be hosting soccer matches on the pitch on July 4 and 18. The Riverdogs will be at the Joe from July 17-26.

Here is your July calendar:
1: Lunch and Learn- Battle of Sullivan, SC Historical Society
1: Naturalization Ceremony: Middleton Place
2: Sestercentennial Tour, Heyward-Washington House
4: 4th of July Dinner Cruise, Spirit of Carolina
4: Charleston’s Hot Dog Eating Championship, Republic Garden and Lounge
4: Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
10: An Evening with Wilco, Firefly Distillery
10,11: Queens of Country, Queen Street Playhouse
12: 2nd Sunday on King Street
12: Blackberry Smoke, Chas Music Hall
12,26: Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, James Island County Park
12: Monet and Mimosas, Gibbes Museum of Art
14: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Chas Music Hall
17: Aquarium for Adults, SC Aquarium
17: Dirks Bently and Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Credit One Stadium
17: Reggae Nights Concert Series, James Island County Park
18: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
19: Cat Power, Chas Music Hall
24: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant Pier
25: Ella Langley Dandelion Tour, N Chas Coliseum
25: IOP 2026 Beach Run
25: Sweetgrass Festival, Memorial Waterfront Park Mt Pleasant
25: Steel Pulse, The Refinery
30: Barry Manilow, N Chas Coliseum
30: The Black Keys, Firefly Distillery
31: Live at Firefly with O.A.R, Firefly Distillery
31: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
31: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Chas Music Hall

Charleston real estate sales were a bit better in the Jan-May 2026 period than the same 2025 period. We were up 2.5% in transactions and the median price of closed sales was up 2.3%. Right now, the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $450k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single-family homes only is naturally a bit higher at $480k. Inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future. In fact, May job growth has some thinking that the next move will be a rate hike.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. SC Ports received design approval for a new ro-ro terminal on May 15. The North Charleston Terminal expansion is expected to begin operations in 2027. The project will expand cargo and container capacity at the port.

Berkeley Hospital completed a three-year expansion that doubled bed capacity from 50 to 100 beds. The project added 300,000 square feet of new and renovated space as part of the hospital’s 2030 Strategic Plan. Emergency services expanded from 14 to 35 patient care bays, while imaging and surgical capacity doubled. The expansion added a new heart and vascular center and enhanced women, infants and children’s services. HCA Healthcare broke ground on a $15 million freestanding emergency room in Cane Bay. The 10,000-square-foot facility will feature 10 exam rooms, imaging, lab services and telemedicine. The ER will serve Cane Bay, Nexton, Del Webb, Carnes Crossroads and surrounding communities. Novant Health opened its new Center for Women’s Health at East Cooper Medical Center. The approximately 40,000-square-foot facility consolidates multiple women’s health specialties under one roof. Services include ob-gyn care, mammography, breast surgery, urogynecology and diagnostic services.

Highline Hospitality Partners has transformed the former Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District into The Lowline Hotel. The 197-room downtown Charleston hotel is accepting reservations beginning in July. The property features Leeward Restaurant, a café and market, event space, a pool and fitness center.
Venom EV will establish South Carolina operations in a 200,000-square-foot facility in Summerville. The Wisconsin-based electric vehicle manufacturer is investing $645,000 in the project. The company plans to create 60 jobs in manufacturing, engineering, logistics and customer support.

Red Metals will invest $70 million in its first production operation in Charleston County. The project is expected to create at least 45 new jobs. The company will manufacture high-conductivity copper rod for wire, cable and electrical applications.
Weston & Sampson CMR has dedicated a new 20,000-square-foot construction and operations facility in North Charleston. The facility includes office space, warehouse storage and a multi-bay repair shop.

Pinckney Partners has signed Michael Mitchell, one of Charleston’s premier luxury interior design firms, to a lease for 12,156 square feet at South Island Market, a mixed-use development at 3791 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. Horse Spot is expanding its Charleston County operations and creating 11 new jobs. The company’s platform supports more than 1,800 horse shows, rodeos and fairs annually. The company recently received a $200,000 investment allocation through SC Launch and is an SCRA member company.

Happy 4th and 250 celebration!!! Enjoy your July!!! 😀

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06/01/2026

June is here and starting off with a bang with week 2 of the Spoleto Festival from June 1-June 7. That along with the local Piccolo Spoleto Festival should keep everyone busy.

Also, running through the summer, Charleston is proudly hosting the original copy of the Declaration Of Independence at the Charleston Museum. The Farmers Market in Marion Square is every Saturday. Another is in West Ashley each Wednesday afternoon at Ackerman Park. Kiawah is having food truck Fridays at town Hall through the end of June.

The Charleston Battery Soccer Club will be home on June 10 and 20. The Carolina Billfish Classic fishing tournament is from June 17-20 as is the Holy City Cigar Festival.

Here is your June calendar:

2: The Untold Story of Porgy & Bess, Gaillard
2: Glenn Miller Orchestra, Chas Music Hall
5: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
5,12,19,26: Party at the Point, Chas Harbor and Marina
5,6: Scottish Performing Arts Classic, SC Society Hall
5,6: High Tide Festival, Riverfront Park N Charleston
7: Jelly Roll, Credit One Stadium
9: Weird Al Yankovic, N Chas Coliseum
12: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant Pier
12: Spacey Jane, Chas Music Hall
13: Mamma Mania, Chas Music Hall
13: Mt. Joy, Credit One Stadium
13: Charleston Vinyl Show, Firefly Distillery
14: 2nd Sunday on King Street
14: Shakespeare on the Steps, Chas Library Society
16: Lord Huron, Credit One Stadium
18: Cowboy Junkies, Chas Music Hall
18: Elmo’s Got the Moves, Gaillard
18: Yoga Fest, James Island County Park
19: Comedy Bang! Bang!, Chas Music Hall
20: Battle of the Bricks Boxing, TD Arena
20: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
20: Cole Swindell and Lee Brice, Credit One Stadium
20: Juneteenth Family Fest, Riverfront Park N Chas
20: Morgan Jay Goofy Guy Tour, N Chas PAC
21: Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, James Island County Park
23,24: Goose, Firefly Distillery
26: Reggae Nights Concert, James Island County Park
26,27: Chris Stapleton Road Show, N Chas Coliseum
27: Pete Holmes, Chas Music Hall
28: Carolina Day Concert, The Battery
28: Carolina Day Riverdogs Baseball Game and Drone Show, Joe Riley Park
29: Danny McBride, Chas Music Hall
30: Todd Rundgren, Chas Music Hall

Charleston real estate sales were a bit better in the Jan-Apr 2026 period than the same 2025 period. We were up 3% in transactions and the median price of closed sales was up 1.8%. Right now the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $447k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single-family homes only is naturally a bit higher at $478k. It’s a bit early in the year to make predictions yet. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. Unfortunately, inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future. But we do have a new Fed Chair and he supposedly leans more towards cutting rates. Time will tell.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. Charleston-based Bittermilk announces $8.2M investment in Ravenel facility. It will create 12 new jobs.

The Medical University of South Carolina has entered a partnership with Revival Healthcare Capital, an investment firm focused on medical devices. The Duke Endowment and the Medical University of South Carolina have partnered to form an initiative across North and South Carolina to strengthen maternal and infant health outcomes. The Duke Endowment commits more than $13 million to initiative.

Odd Duck expands to three Lowcountry locations including Charleston and Summerville.. Their concept blends upscale bodega, cafe and local products.

Ascenda Capital acquires 232-unit Bryant at Summerville for $51.5M. This marks firm’s first investment in the Charleston-area market.

Berkeley County opened part of the $10.5 million Berkeley County Waterfront Park on Friday with six boat ramps and 180 boat trailer parking spots open to the public. The full Berkeley County Waterfront Park is expected to open after June 12.
Enjoy the start of summer!!! Get out there and do something!!! 😉👍☀️🌻

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05/01/2026

Well, we didn't get too many April showers last month, but we're still getting May flowers! 💐 🌹 🌺 🥀 🌷 🌼

May is here and Charleston will be hosting the world famous Spoleto Festival from May 22- June 7. That along with the local Piccolo Spoleto Festival should keep everyone very busy for a couple of weeks.

Also starting on May 22 and running through the summer, Charleston is proudly hosting the original copy of the Declaration Of Independence at the Charleston Museum. Pretty good for the 250th anniversary.

And we are back to that time of year for Farmers Markets. The one in Marion Square is every Saturday. Another is in West Ashley each Wednesday afternoon at Ackerman Park. Kiawah is having food truck Fridays at town Hall through the end of June.

Dock Street Theatre will be performing Come From Away from April 8-May3. The Stingrays are in the playoffs and will be hosting on May 1 and May 5. The Charleston Battery will be home on the pitch for May 2 and 30. Don’t forget Mothers Day, Kentucky Derby, Memorial Day, and Cinco de Mayo are also in May.

Here is your May calendar:

1-3: Lowcountry Strawberry Festival, Boone Hall Plantation
1-3: North Charleston Arts Fest, N Chas Coliseum
1: Brandon Lake, Credit One Stadium
1: Houndmouth, The Refinery
1: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
1-3,8: Sondheim’s Company, Queen Street Playhouse
1: Viva Chuck Vegas, TD Arena
2. Charleston Air Show, Joint Base Charleston
3: Kathy Griffin, Chas Music Hall
6: AEW All Elite Wrestling, N Chas Coliseum
8: Trey Kennedy, Chas Music Hall
9: Katt Williams, N Chas Coliseum
9: St Paul and the Broken Bones, Chas Music Hall
10: Waylon Wyatt, Chas Music Hall
10: 2nd Sunday on King Street
15: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant Pier
16: Bat Out of Hell, N Chas PAC
16: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
16: Comedy on Queen, Queen St Playhouse
16: Miles and Coltrane by the Chas Jazz Orchestra, Chas Music Hall
16: SC Aquarium Gala, SC Aquarium
17: Pitbull, Credit One Stadium
21: Dwight Yoakam and ZZ Top, N Chas Coliseum
21: Isle of Paws Music Fest, IOP
23: BBQ and Boots Festival, Joe Riley Park
24,25: Bank of America Chamber Music, Dock Street Theatre
24: Willie Nelson and Family, Firefly Distillery
25: Charleston’s Men’s Chorus Memorial Day Concert
27: An Evening with Ken Burns, Sottile Theater
29: Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series, James Island County Park
29: Ilana Glazer, Chas Music Hall
30: MGK, Credit One Stadium

Charleston real estate sales were a bit better in the first quarter of 2026 versus Q1 2025. Q1 2026 was up 2.4% in transactions versus Q1 2025. And the median price of closed sales was up 3.4% compared to Q1 2025. Right now the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $450k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single-family homes only is naturally a bit higher at $480k. It’s a bit early in the year to make predictions yet. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. Unfortunately, inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. Ascenda Capital, a real estate investment and development firm, has acquired the multifamily property known as Bryant at Summerville for $51.5 million.

The third MUSC Health Nexton location broke ground with an $87 million Nexton Medical Pavilion. The pavilion is expected to serve 800 patients daily, focusing on an anticipated growth of 29,000 people in Summerville and Moncks Corner over the next five years. Roper St. Francis broke ground on Mount Pleasant Health Pavilion, a 68,000-square-foot facility to offer multiple medical services including ER imaging, women’s health, and oncology services.

A new collection of mixed-use buildings is turning Hanahan’s town center into a community hub. Blackwells Corner will break ground in June, adding six buildings to the current TideLine Aquatics storefront. The property will include dining, retail, fitness studios, salons and office space, all spanning more than 40,000 square feet, with a central lawn and outdoor dining areas.
The Cooper hotel opens March 30 after years of delays and construction. It features 191 rooms, including 25 suites with rates up to $16,700 per night and is located on the Charleston waterfront between Waterfront Park and Union Pier.

Woodfield Development, a multifamily real estate developer, and PGIM, a real estate investment manager, began construction on 114 downtown Nexton townhomes. The Radler townhome community is the 20th property under Woodfield Development ownership in the Charleston region. Woodfield has delivered more than 4,600 residential units.

AVM Group, a national provider of turnkey controlled environments is establishing its national headquarters in Mt Pleasant. The company’s $5 million investment will create 30 new jobs. Ethiopian Airlines is moving ahead on the purchase of six Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from a 2023 order.

Hay, have fun in May because there's plenty to do!!! 😉

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04/01/2026

April is here, spring has sprung and it’s blooming good weather!!! 🌺🌻🦋🌸🌼😀

There will be Easter 🐰 Egg Hunts and Easter Brunches aplenty. Dock Street Theatre will be performing Come From Away from April 8-May3. The Footlight Players will be performing the Odd Couple at the Queen St Playhouse on Mar 20,21,22,27,28,29. The Stingrays are back on the ice on Apr 4,18.

Here is your April calendar:

1-5: Credit One Charleston Women’s Tennis Open, Credit One Stadium Daniel Island
1,8,15: Sound of Charleston America 250 Edition, Circular Congregational Church
1: Old Crow Medicine Show, Gaillard Center
1-12: Spring Break at the SC Aquarium
1-18: Charleston Festival 2026, various locations
2,9,2,22,23,24,30: Blues and BBQ Cruise, Charleston Princess at Chas Maritime Center
3-5: Cirque Ma’Ceo Live, Johns Island County Park
3: Spring Music on the Green, Freshfields Kiawah
4: Outside Streetball Festival, The Refinery
4: Spring Food Truck Festival, Firefly Distillery
4: Spring Outdoor Movie on the Village Green, Freshfilelds Kiawah
4: Swan Lake Ballet, N Chas PAC
7: Darius Rucker Big Band Gala, Gaillard Center
7: Christopher Goodpasture(International Piano Series), Sottile Theatre
8: Ali Wong, N Chas PAC
8: Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, Chas Music Hall
9: Snarky Puppy, Chas Music Hall
10-11: Banana Ball, Joe Riley Park
11: Founders’ Day Festival, Charles Towne Landing
11,12: Ride the Lowcountry Cycling Festival, Awendaw Municipal Park
11: N Chas Smooth and Gullah Jazz Music Festival, N Chas PAC
12: 2nd Sunday on King Street, King Street
13-21: Charleston Jazz Festival
13: Taj Mahal, Chas Music Hall
14-19: The Wiz, N Chas PAC
15: Rick Springfield, Chas Music Hall
17: Dance Me The Music of Leonard Cohen Ballets Jazz Montreal, Gaillard
16-19: Charleston Regatta Race Week, Charleston Harbor
16: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Chas Music Hall
17,18: Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music, Chas Library Society
18: Lowcountry Cajun Festival, James Island County Park
18,19: High Water Music Festival, Riverfront Park N Chas
19: 20th Annual Blues by the Sea Festival, Freshfields Kiawah
19: Chamber Music Charleston, SC Society Hall
20-26: Charleston Cocktail Week
20: Graham Nash, Chas Music Hall
22: Styx, N Chas PAC
23,24: Bird Songs An Evening of Nashville Songwriters in the Round, Avian Conservation Center
24-26: Lowcountry Strawberry Festival, Boone Hall Plantation
24: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt P Pier
25: N Chas POPS! Goes Country, N Chas PAC
26: Blessing of the Fleet, Mt P Memorial Waterfront Park
26: Picnic for the Parks, Hampton Park
28: Earth, Wind, and Fire; N Chas PAC
29: Yappy Hour, Wannamaker County Park
29: TedXCharleston, Chas Music Hall
30: Silversun Pickups, Chas Music Hall

Charleston real estate sales were about the same in 2025 as 2023 and 2024. For 2025 we were up 1.4% in transactions versus 2024. For the first two months of 2026, the number of transactions is very similar to the same 2025 period. And the median price of closed sales is also very similar to the same 2025 period. Right now the median price of homes and condos in Charleston is about $433k. Condos make up about 25% of our market. The median price of single family homes is naturally a bit higher at $465k. It’s a bit early in the year to make predictions yet. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. Unfortunately, inflation has ticked up a good bit and it is unlikely that there will be any more rate cuts for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is doing well. But there was a bit less economic news in February as might see going forward. Boeing has donated $1M to Lowcountry Land Trust for the Angel Oak Preserve project. The project has raised $6.9M toward its $16.5M goal. The 44-acre preserve will serve as a park and living museum. Nearly 200 affordable and workforce housing units are underway after receiving $6.6 million from the Housing Our Future Trust Fund. Fund backed by Charleston County and SC Community Loan Fund. RCB Development acquires, redevelops, and fully leases 91000-square-foot facility located in North Charleston. Waterside Business Logistics has leased 41380 square feet and Smithey Ironware takes the remaining space to expand manufacturing.

03/02/2026

Wow it has been a chilly winter ❄️ for many of us!!! However, March is here and we are springing ahead! ☀️ 🌻🌺

Spring really starts with the Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston. And of course the beautiful Flowertown Festival in Summerville is always a good start to spring. The Charleston Festival will be at various locations from Mar 18-Apr 11. Dock Street Theatre will be performing the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee through Mar 15. The Stingrays are back on the ice on Mar 1,6,8,13,14,20,21,22.

Here is your March calendar:

1: Sea and Sand Festival, Folly Beach
1: Teddy Bear Picnic, Hampton Park
4,11,18,25: Sound Of Charleston, Circular Congregational Church
4-8: Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Johnson Hagood Stadium
5: Taste Of Ireland, Chas Music Hall
5: Oysters after Dark, Mills House
5: The South’s Serial Killer, Chas Library Society
5,9,12,18,19,26,27: Blues and BBQ Cruise, Chas Maritime Center
6: Dark Water Ballet, Gaillard Center
7: BBQ and Brews, Carnes Crossroads Green Barn
7: Chas Battery Home Opener, Patriots Point Soccer Stadium
7: Eric Church, N Chas Coliseum
7: Front Beach Fest, Front Beach IOP
7,14: Dragons Love Tacos, Dock Street Theatre
8: 2nd Sunday on King Street
8: Candlebox, Chas Music Hall
8: Chamber Music, St Matthew’s Lutheran Church
8: Palmetto Park Jam, Palmetto Islands County Park
9-14 and 16-21: Tea Time, Old St Andrews Parish Church
10-15: MJ the Musical, N Chas PAC
11: Barry Manilow, N Chas Coliseum
13: Taste of Black Charleston, Charleston Visitor Center
13: Congress The Band, The Refinery
14: Garden and Gun’s BBQ, Bluegrass, and Bourbon, Freshfields Kiawah
14: St Patrick’s Parade and Block Party, Virginia and Jenkins Ave
14,15: Little Mermaid Palmetto City Ballet, Sottile Theatre
15: Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute, Chas Music Hall
17: Aly and AJ, Chas Music Hall
17: Charleston’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, King and Radcliffe Streets
18: Robert Earl Keen Chas Music Hall
19: Dancing with the Stars, N Chas PAC
19: Oak and Smoke, Hutson Alley
20: Paul Reiser, Chas Music Hall
20-21: Garden Club of Charleston 90th Springtime House and Gardens Tour
20-21: Charleston Bluegrass Festival, Woodlands Nature Reserve
20-Apr 5: The Odd Couple, Queen St Playhouse
21: Birds of a Feather, Caw Caw Interpretive Center
21: Bernadette Peters, Chas Music Hall
21: James Island Wellness Festival, Cannon Distillery
22: Chamber Music Legacy, Dock Street Theatre
24: John Legend, Gaillard Center
25: National Medal of Honor Day, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
28: Cooper River Bridge Run
27-29: Flowertown Festival, Summerville
27-29: Monster Jam, N Chas Coliseum
29: Oyster Roast, Firefly Distillery
29: Vietnam Veterans Day, Patriots Point Maritime Museum

Charleston real estate sales were about the same in 2025 as 2023 and 2024. For 2025 we are up 1.4% in transactions versus 2024. The Fed did cut the rates one more time in early December. This has all been good news for real estate sales and we have seen a bit better buying activity in the first 2 months of 2026. But there is talk that there won’t be any rate cuts in the first half of 2026.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is booming. Le Creuset has opened 300k sqft distribution facility in Hampton County. This is the 4th Lowcountry expansion for the French cookware maker adding 30 jobs.

Goldrich Kest purchased a 449k sqft property in Summerville, marking its first acquisition in SC. The primary tenant for the Class A building is IFA Rotorion, an automotive supplier. Mobix Fulfillment leased 342k sqft at Coastal Crossroads in Summerville. The site offers I-26 access and connectivity to Port of Charleston.

MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion opened to patients in December. The 80k sqft medical office building employs 180 team members.

Breeze adds seasonal nonstop route from Charleston to Fort Lauderdale with service beginning July 2. They have also added nonstop flights from Charleston to Atlantic City beginning May 6. Introductory fares start at $49 one way.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways ordered up to 40 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This is the largest Boeing widebody order in Vietnamese history.

Charleston has been selected as US headquarters for Superbox cold chain system. Their modular units cut cold storage build times from months to weeks. The fleet will include 30k assets serving food, pharmaceutical and chemical suppliers. Long-term plans include a Lowcountry manufacturing facility and 100 jobs.

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