Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Columbia

🏆 Ranked #1 Oldest Housing Stock in the Midlands — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. Why is Columbia’s oldest housing not a liability, but a strategic advantage? Forest Acres leads the Midlands at 59 years median home age—a data point that reveals deeper market dynamics. In a nation where new construction dominates, Columbia’s historical fabric is becoming a competitive edge. This isn’t about sentimentality; it’s about stability, demand resilience, and long-term value preservation. The full ranking: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-21-columbia-sc-median-home-age-place-mkt Median Home Age by City in the Midlands (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Forest Acres <- this market #2 Woodfield #3 Seven Oaks #4 Camden #5 West Columbia #6 St. Andrews #7 Dentsville #8 Red Bank #9 Oak Grove #10 Lugoff Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-21-columbia-sc-median-home-age-place-mkt 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 Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902