Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Upstate

Is the Upstate's housing market being squeezed by rising rates and constrained supply, or is this a structural shift in affordability? A key data point from the USC Darla Moore School Division of Research shows that inventory remains 12% below pre-pandemic levels—despite continued population growth. This constraint is now beginning to impact buyer behavior, especially among first-time buyers facing higher mortgage rates. Darla Moore School Division of Research · Published September 02, 2026 https://www.moore.sc.edu/research/ 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]