Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Ranked #159 of 359 U.S. metros in one-year home price growth — Federal Housing Finance Agency, 2026 Q2. Columbia, SC’s 3.6% increase isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a signal of structural resilience. While other metros surge on speculation, Columbia grows steadily—without the infrastructure strain seen in rapidly expanding communities. This is not stagnation; it’s sustainability. The data comes directly from the ALEX Intelligence report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-07-columbia-sc-hou-fhfa-hpi-growth-1y-msa. How does stability in a mid-sized metro like Columbia compare to high-growth, high-pressure markets? What does 'resilient' real estate actually look like in practice? Let’s discuss. One-Year House Price Index Growth (2026 Q2) (Federal Housing Finance Agency — 2026) #159 Columbia, SC <- this market #1 Muncie, IN #2 Owensboro, KY #3 Anniston-Oxford, AL #4 Paducah, KY-IL #5 Sumter, SC #6 Lima, OH #7 Urban Honolulu, HI #8 Charleston, WV #9 Lawton, OK Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-07-columbia-sc-hou-fhfa-hpi-growth-1y-msa View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]