Lighthouse Real Estate

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Lighthouse Real Estate is a family-owned, independent residential real estate agency in Folly Beach, SC, with over 15 years of experience in Charleston. We're different: our team puts years of renovation experience to work for our sellers, making the repairs and updates needed to sell homes faster and at their highest value and deferring those repair costs until the house sells. We also work with

buyers across the region on all aspects of purchasing: first-time home buyers, luxury buyers, investors, and more. We pride ourselves on being a family business that puts our clients first.

05/26/2026

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.

04/27/2026

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.

04/07/2026

✨Finished Product!

And here it is—the final result! This Hanahan rehab is complete and ready for the market.

From walkthrough to finished product—what do you think of the transformation?

📩 Message me for details or to schedule a showing!

👉 Check out the video in the comments section!

04/06/2026

🛠️Week 1: CL100 Repairs

Today we’re tackling CL100 items—important fixes that help ensure the home is in solid condition.

Not always the flashy part of a rehab, but definitely one of the most important 👷‍♂️

👉 Check out the video in the comments section!

04/03/2026

🔨 Day 2: Progress Update

We’re officially underway! Repairs are in progress and things are starting to take shape.

It’s always exciting to see the vision start coming to life—more updates coming tomorrow!

👉 Check out the video in the comments section!

04/02/2026

👀Check out our Fix It and List It process.

🏡 Day 1: Before + Game Plan

Taking you inside this Hanahan rehab project! Here’s the initial walkthrough and what we’re planning for the transformation.

Stay tuned to see how this one comes together over the next few days 👀

👉 Check out the listing link in the comments section!

03/26/2026

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.

02/27/2026

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 Low country 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.

01/26/2026

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. Median sales price is still strong with a 2.7% increase versus 2024. Median sales price for the area is now at $440k. Mortgage rates have moved back under the 6.3% level. 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 recent weeks. But there is talk that there won’t be any rate cuts in the first half of 2026.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is booming. Breeze Airways is launching nonstop service from Charleston to Cancun. Flights will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Introductory fares start at $119 one way. City of Charleston and Charleston Redevelopment Corp. deliver four new workforce housing units downtown. The partnership announced 200 additional affordable housing units over the next three years. The project includes $55 million in planned investment and $100,000 city contribution. Delta Air Lines ordered 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners with options for 30 more. Alaska Airlines announced its largest-ever airplane order with Boeing. The deal includes five South Carolina-built 787 Dreamliners for long-haul routes. The order covers 105 737-10 jets plus options for 35 more. The Beach Co. completed The Charles, a luxury waterfront rental project in downtown Charleston. The development includes 15 townhomes and eight residential flats across three buildings. Monthly rents range from $9,000 to $23,000, with units up to 3,400 square feet. A $2M church project has started on James Island.

01/02/2026

Charleston real estate sales were about the same so far in 2025 as 2024. Year to date, we are up 0.8% in transactions versus the same 2024 period. Median sales price is still strong with a 2.3% increase versus the same 2024 period. Median sales price for the area is now at $440k. Mortgage rates have moved back under the 6.3% level. 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 recent weeks.

Meanwhile, the Charleston economy is booming. MUSC Health has recently opened its new Kiawah Partners Pavilion in Johns Island, serving the Sea Island communities. The facility began accepting patients on Dec. 18 and be open 24 hours a day with a freestanding emergency room, trauma and triage rooms, imaging and radiology services, on-site laboratory, helipad and medical offices for other patient services. Located in a historic circa 1806 building, Charleston natives are opening a new dining option in the French Quarter of downtown Charleston. Mike and Kathleen Shuler, with their business partner Nathan Wheeler, will open their all-day restaurant at 40 Broad St. The team said Quarter French will offer morning coffee, lunches and dinner with cocktails, all with influence from French cuisine. Redwood Materials, a lithium-ion battery recycler, has opened operations of its $3.5 billion facility on 600 acres of Camp Hall Commerce Park in the Lowcountry — regarded as the largest economic development project in the history of South Carolina. This is a small but significant start toward what will become one of the world’s largest recovery, refining and manufacturing campuses. Over the next decade, Redwood will continue to grow in South Carolina, creating more than 1,500 jobs. Modus21 will invest$1.1 million to expand its North Charleston operations. The expansion supports 80 new jobs and the company’s Cloud Innovation Lab. The firm provides commercial and defense technology consulting services.

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