Columbia, SC Real Estate Brief

By Carolina Clear Tech, LLC

Daily real estate market briefing for the Columbia, SC market. Rates, inventory, deals, commercial, property management, and regulatory updates. From Carolina Clear Tech.... more

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August 04, 20262026-08-04: Foreclosure auction volume jumped 23% as lenders lowered pricing 3% and Landmark Properties broke
Show Notes - 2026-08-04
Stories Covered
Today:
Mortgage rates holding near 7.12% despite bond market improvement. [Market Pulse]
Fed holding at 3.50-3.75% with three dissents favoring immediate hike. [Market Pulse]
Landmark Properties delivers Narrative at Columbia in partnership with Peninsula Investments. [USC & Student Housing]
Foreclosure auction volume up 23% in Q2 as lenders drop pricing 3%. [Deal Flow]
Commercial lenders now routinely require 25-30% down as DSCR math overtakes LTV. [Commercial & Investment]
Bridge debt spreads compressing to within 50bps of permanent financing. [Commercial & Investment]
National rent growth turned positive in July for sixth consecutive month. [Property Management & Rentals]
Co-living legislation expanding; PadSplit launches HostGuard insurance program. [Property Management & Rentals]
Insurance costs reshaping rental cash flow; loss-of-rent coverage critical for full-time landlords. [Property Management & Rentals]
Severe weather resilience missing from new federal housing legislation. [Industry & Legal]
Lake Murray erosion, water levels, and real estate development concerns. [Industry & Legal]
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August 03, 20262026-08-03: Median list prices fell 2.4% nationally for a ninth straight month while homes sold faster
Show Notes - 2026-08-03
Stories Covered
Today:
National prices drop for ninth straight month; Columbia agents should watch local comps closely. [Market Pulse]
Freddie Mac rates due Thursday, jobs report Friday. [Market Pulse]
ROAD to Housing Act creates new multifamily tools; watch for local zoning reform incentives. [Deal Flow]
Reverse mortgage demand growing among aging homeowners. [Property Management & Rentals]
82% of buyers and sellers already use AI in their home search. [Industry & Legal]
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5min
August 02, 20262026-08-02: Mortgage rates held at 6.83% as improved spreads keep the 7% ceiling intact despite geopolitical
Show Notes - 2026-08-02
Stories Covered
Today:
Mortgage rates at 6.83%, but spreads are the story. [Market Pulse]
Action: [Market Pulse]
New Fannie/Freddie condo rules hit tomorrow (Aug 3). [Commercial & Investment]
Action: [Commercial & Investment]
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4min
August 01, 20262026-08-01: 30-year fixed hit 6.83% (near the July high of 6.85%)
Show Notes - 2026-08-01
Stories Covered
Today:
Rates climbed back to long-term highs. [Market Pulse]
Applications fell 6.4% week-over-week. [Market Pulse]
Home prices edged up in May but trail inflation. [Market Pulse]
Richland County May building permits released. [Market Pulse]
Inspection disputes remain the #1 deal killer. [Deal Flow]
Sellers offering concessions at record rates. [Deal Flow]
12-point pre-listing checklist. [Deal Flow]
Multifamily refi activity continues despite rate headwinds. [Commercial & Investment]
AvalonBay and Equity Residential merge to form Vivmark Residential. [Commercial & Investment]
Green Brick Partners posts 29.8% gross margin on land-heavy strategy. [Commercial & Investment]
NAHB urges Congress to pass workforce and permitting reforms. [Industry & Legal]
Regulators propose CRA changes drawing fire from advocates. [Industry & Legal]
Compass technology rollout accelerates post-Anywhere acquisition. [Industry & Legal]
AI-generated listing presentations level the field. [Industry & Legal]
Renter warns against nightmare property management company. [Property Management & Rentals]
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9min
July 31, 20262026-07-31: 30-year fixed hit 6.66%, up 8 bps for the fourth straight week
Show Notes - 2026-07-31
Stories Covered
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8min
July 30, 20262026-07-30: 30-year fixed hit 6.78%, Fed held rates but three members pushed for a hike (September rate
Show Notes - 2026-07-30
Stories Covered
Today:
Article sources: [Industry & Legal]
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6min
July 29, 20262026-07-29: 30-year conforming rates sit at 6.94% after Iran-driven volatility
Show Notes - 2026-07-29
Stories Covered
Today:
Mortgage rates stuck near 7% as geopolitical risk persists. [Market Pulse]
Case-Shiller: prices up but real returns negative for a full year. [Market Pulse]
New home sales weakest in years; multifamily driving starts. [Market Pulse]
Foreclosure auctions hit six-year high, FHA loans leading. [Deal Flow]
Opportunity Zones now permanent, new zone selection happening now. [Commercial & Investment]
Multifamily lending active at scale. [Commercial & Investment]
Affordable housing collections vary wildly by market, legislation catching up. [Property Management & Rentals]
Condo financing tightening: limited review eliminated, reserves rising. [Property Management & Rentals]
NAR settlement administrator faces court-ordered audit. [Industry & Legal]
Housing affordability policy: supply alone won't fix it. [Industry & Legal]
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10min
July 28, 2026 2026-07-28: Critical Issue: Zero Columbia-Specific Content
Show Notes - 2026-07-28
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July 27, 20262026-07-27: FOMC rate decision drops Wednesday, housing starts fell for a third straight month
Show Notes - 2026-07-27
Stories Covered
Today:
Big week ahead: FOMC decision Wednesday, Case-Shiller Tuesday, Freddie Mac rates Thursday. [Market Pulse]
Housing starts dropped for a third consecutive month. [Market Pulse]
WSJ/Realtor.com summer ranking: the South is a buyer's market, and that includes Columbia. [Market Pulse]
Data center wildcatting is a national land play, and the Midlands should be watching. [Commercial & Investment]
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping retail tenant mix. [Commercial & Investment]
AI-native land acquisition tools are compressing builder timelines. [Commercial & Investment]
AI vendor liability is the servicer's problem, not the vendor's. [Industry & Legal]
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6min
July 26, 20262026-07-26: National pending sales are barely positive year over year at 70,748 vs
Show Notes - 2026-07-26
Stories Covered
Today:
National demand positive but cooling, and Columbia feels it. [Market Pulse]
Mortgage spreads are the only reason we're not at 8%. [Market Pulse]
June new-home sales beat expectations. [Market Pulse]
Slowing demand creates deal opportunities. [Deal Flow]
Builder confidence vs. rate reality. [Commercial & Investment]
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4min

FAQs about Columbia, SC Real Estate Brief:

How many episodes does Columbia, SC Real Estate Brief have?

The podcast currently has 131 episodes available.