The Lowcountry blog

What's driving the Beaufort County housing market this summer? Inventory trends, buyer demand, rate environment, and what sellers and buyers should expect through fall 2026.

Thinking about investing in the South Carolina Lowcountry? Here's a straight comparison of Hilton Head Island and Beaufort across entry price, rental income potential, carrying costs, and long-term upside.

Port Royal is its own town — not a suburb of Beaufort. Beach access, waterfront investment, military proximity, and prices that still make sense. Here's what buyers need to know.

As America turns 250, a grounded look at Beaufort waterfront life — sandbar days, riverfront spots, flag etiquette, and neighborhoods built around the water.

A practical guide to homeowners insurance costs in Beaufort County — what drives your premium, how to lower it, and what most buyers don't find out until closing.

A straight-talking guide to buying waterfront property in Beaufort, SC — flood zones, dock permits, insurance, riparian rights, and what 'waterfront' actually means here.

Ready to buy your first home in Beaufort? A practical, honest guide — from getting pre-approved to closing day — written by people who sell homes here every week.

A no-BS guide to Beaufort's top neighborhoods — from historic downtown to waterfront communities. Where to buy based on what you actually want.

A straight answer for Beaufort homeowners weighing a 2026 sale: what the changing Lowcountry market means for sellers, reasons to sell now versus wait, and how to decide.

Pricing is the single biggest lever when selling in Beaufort, SC. Here's how to price right in a more balanced market — active competition, sold comps, and the cost of overpricing.

Thinking about moving to Beaufort, SC? Here's a straightforward guide covering cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, military bases, and what daily life actually looks like in the Lowcountry.

Everything you need to know about moving to MCAS Beaufort — housing, BAH, neighborhoods, schools, and how to not waste your first month figuring it all out.

A grounded look at small multifamily and rental investing in Ridgeland and Jasper County, SC: what drives demand, what to evaluate, and the risks to weigh before you buy.

What's happening in the Beaufort County real estate market right now? Median prices, inventory levels, days on market, and what it means for buyers and sellers.

Everything military buyers need to know about using a VA loan to buy a home near MCAS Beaufort or Parris Island. Eligibility, process, BAH, and local tips.

Comparing Bluffton and Beaufort, SC — home prices, lifestyle, schools, commutes, and who each town is best for. An honest side-by-side from The Faris Group.