Monthly Archives: April 2012

March 2012 Indicators: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors

Let’s talk about data. Navigating through a complex and fast-moving marketplace is tough work. Agents are being called upon to provide fact-based guidance in a timely fashion – and rightly so. MLS data is detailed, accurate and very much “now.” … Continue reading →

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Economists Predict Boost for Charleston Economy

Charleston’s economy is going to get a boost in 2012, according to a panel of economists who spoke at the Economic Outlook Conference inNorth Charleston’sCharlestonAreaConvention CenterThursday. For more than 20 years, the conference has been widely considered the leading forum … Continue reading →

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S.C. Jobless Rate Hits Three Year Low

South Carolina’s job market continued to gain momentum in March, as the unemployment rate dropped below 9 percent for the first time since late 2008. The jobless rate fell to 8.9 percent from 9.1 percent the previous month, according to … Continue reading →

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Charleston metro area is eighth fastest growing in nation

According to the Census Bureau, theCharlestonmetro region is now the eighth-fastest- growing part ofAmerica. From April 2010 to July 2011, the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville community grew by some 17,000 people. Fueling the growth has been the region’s good climate, relatively affordable … Continue reading →

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Changes to HAFA Short Sales

Major news in the short sale and housing industry! On Friday, March 9, the Obama Administration announced updates to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative (HAFA) program. Created in 2009, HAFA is a government-sponsored initiative assisting all Home Affordable Modification Program … Continue reading →