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The Federal Reserve takes center stage this week, but Wednesday’s interest-rate decision is only part of the story. Thursday brings the first estimate of third-quarter economic growth, consumer spending and the Fed’s preferred inflation measurement—all at the same time.
The Fed is widely …
Lowcountry Real Estate Report | October 16–23, 2026
Real estate activity eased slightly across the Lowcountry this week. From Charleston and Mount Pleasant to Summerville, Ridgeville and Walterboro, 446 homes came on the market, 247 went under contract and 217 made it to the closing table.
Mortgage Rate Watch | October 19–23, 2026
Mortgage rates begin a relatively quiet economic week near their highest level in almost three years. The lighter calendar may reduce the number of obvious market-moving moments, but the inflation concerns driving longer-term interest rates have not disappeared.
New inventory remained almost perfectly level across the Lowcountry this week, while closings increased and homes that reached the closing table spent less time on the market. Buyer activity eased slightly, but 272 homes still went under contract across …
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If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to drop, this morning’s inflation report probably wasn’t the news you wanted.
The September Consumer Price Index report, released October 14, showed inflation picking up. That matters because …
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Mortgage Rate Watch | October 12–16, 2026
Mortgage rates face an important inflation test this week. The bond market is closed Monday for Columbus Day, but the calendar becomes much more active beginning Wednesday with the Consumer Price Index.
Thursday then brings producer inflation, retail sales, …
Lowcountry real estate activity settled back down this week following the previous report’s month-end closing rush. New listings, closings and contracts all decreased, but buyers still placed 280 homes under contract while sellers made 668 price changes.
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The Lowcountry real estate market recorded more new listings, more closings and slightly more homes going under contract this week. Buyers gained additional choices, but the 633 price changes recorded across the region show that pricing and competition …
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The quick takeaway: Mortgage rates are influenced by the bond market, inflation, employment data and investor expectations—not simply one Federal Reserve announcement. The headlines matter, but your credit, finances and buying timeline determine what those changes actually mean for you.
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