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Don’t expect mortgage rate relief anytime soon: Fannie Mae

May 19th, 2026 by Nick Pipitone

Fannie Mae's May housing forecast locks in a 6.3 percent average 30-year rate through the end of 2026 and most of 2027, as the Iran War keeps inflation elevated and Federal Reserve rate cuts off the table.

Category: Markets & Economy, Mortgage, Select, 30-year fixed mortgage rate, 30-year fixed mortgage rates, Associated Press, Chen Zhao, CME Group, consumer price index, CPI Inflation, elevated mortgage rates, fannie mae, Fannie Mae commentary, Fannie Mae Housing Forecast, federal reserve, freddie mac, gse, GSEs, home inventory, home price appreciation, Housing Market Affordability, inflation, iran, Iran war impact, israel, mortgage rate, mortgage rates, Nick Pipitone, Redfin, single family housing starts, Strait of Hormuz

May
19

NAR: Pending sales up, but supply crunch threatens affordability

May 19th, 2026 by Jessi Healey

Pending home sales rose in April, but NAR Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun warned the gains could be undermined by a deepening supply shortage that risks pushing home price growth past wage growth.

Category: Markets & Economy, MLS & Associations, Select, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, economy, foreclosure sales, home price growth, homeownership rate, housing supply, lawrence yun, markets, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, midwest, mortgage rates, NAR, national association of realtors, northeast, oklahoma, pending home sales, realtor.com, Realtor.com Economics, south, west

May
19

Opendoor’s new product pays agents twice. Here’s how it works

May 19th, 2026 by Nick Pipitone

Opendoor launches Cash Now, More Later nationally with RealScout as its launch partner, giving agents two commissions on a single seller.

Category: Agent, Buyers Tools, homebuying, homeselling, Lead Generation, News Brief, Select, Technology, agent commission, agent commissions, agent tools, Agent Workflow, Andrew Flachner, Cash Now, Cash Now, More Later, cash offer, collaborative home search, commission, home search platform, ibuyer, inman, Kaz Nejatian, lead nurture, listing agent, More Later, opendoor, Opendoor 2.0, PropTech, real estate agent tools, real estate tech, realscout, Redfin

May
18

Charleston Memorial Day Weekend Events and Activities

May 18th, 2026 by Carolina One Real Estate

Charleston Memorial Day Weekend Events and Activities | Carolina One Real Estate

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and Charleston is one of the best places in the U.S. to enjoy it. Observed on the last Monday in May, it's a terrific time to get out and enjoy the changing weather. Our real estate agents want to help you make the most of this annual milestone that's fun for the whole family.

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Categories: Area Information

Tags: North Charleston, SC, Charleston, SC, Isle of Palms, SC, Downtown, Charleston, SC, things to do, local businesses, local things to do, events, local events, local festivals, summer events, holiday, holiday events

Related Markets: Charleston , Downtown Charleston , Isle Of Palms , North Charleston

May
4

Summer-Ready Charleston Homes: Prep Your Property for the Season

May 4th, 2026 by Carolina One Real Estate

Summer-Ready Charleston Homes: Prep Your Property for the Season | Carolina One Real Estate

Charleston summers are stunning — and competitive. Whether you're planning to sell or simply want to protect your investment, our real estate agents recommend getting ahead of the season with a few smart, strategic updates that make a real difference in the Lowcountry heat.

Preparing Your Charleston Home for Summer: Inside and Out

Prioritize Your HVAC System

Your cooling system is the unsung hero of a Charleston summer. Before temperatures climb, a well-maintained HVAC unit signals to buyers — and your own household — that the home has been cared for. A...

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Categories: Real Estate Tips

Tags: Charleston, SC, Downtown, Charleston, SC, summer, spring, For Sellers, Real Estate Agents, curb appeal, staging

Related Markets: Charleston , Downtown Charleston

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