Lowcountry Roundup: January 2026

At Charleston Revival Homes, we’re always keeping up with the latest real estate happenings across the Lowcountry. Here’s a roundup of notable news and opportunities we’ve been paying attention to across the last month.

*All updates are drawn from official municipal sources or trusted local news outlets.

City of Charleston Updates

• Affordable Housing Initiatives Move Forward

  • The city is advancing affordable housing initiatives and reviewing additional new projects to address community needs.

• Downtown Partnership Expands Housing Options

  • A new partnership aims to increase affordable housing options in downtown Charleston, supporting local residents and workforce.

• 2025 Local Home Prices Roundup

  • Recent data highlights current home prices and sales trends, offering insights for buyers and sellers in 2026.

• Realtors Forecast the Housing Market

  • Local realtors share their outlook for the housing market in 2026, including opportunities and challenges.

• How Far Does $1,000 Go for Charleston Travel?

  • A feature exploring travel value and experiences in Charleston for visitors on a budget.

Town of Mount Pleasant Updates

• Proposed Zoning Could Limit Residential Space

  • Proposed zoning changes may restrict the size of residential buildings, impacting future development.

• Historic Bridge Under Preservation Review

  • Preservation efforts are underway for a historic bridge, highlighting the town’s commitment to heritage.

• Rising Rents Impact Fairmount Shopping Center

  • Commercial tenants at Fairmount Shopping Center are experiencing increased rents, affecting local businesses.

• Food Forest Garden Initiative Promotes Sustainability

  • A new food forest garden is being developed to promote sustainability and community engagement.

• Mini-Roundabouts Considered for Old Village

  • The town is evaluating the addition of mini-roundabouts to improve traffic flow and safety.

City of North Charleston Updates

• Montague at Park Circle Project Progresses

  • The Montague at Park Circle project continues to progress, bringing new housing and amenities to the area.

• A $4.5 Million Collaborative Project Will Bring New Recreation

  • A $4.5 million collaborative project will bring new recreation fields to North Charleston’s southern end, expanding opportunities for youth sports and community activities.

• Homeless Outreach Streamlined

  • New initiatives are making homeless outreach more efficient and accessible in North Charleston.

• Community Pushes Back on Bees Ferry Rezoning

  • Residents are voicing concerns about proposed rezoning, advocating for responsible development.

Local Resources & Opportunities

• SCORE Charleston – Free Business Mentorship
  SCORE Charleston continues to offer free, expert business guidance, workshops, and tools to support entrepreneurs at every stage of growth.

• Charleston – Entrepreneur Resource Center (ERC): The City of Charleston’s ERC is a co-working and incubator space offering private offices, semi-private offices, conference rooms, a computer lab, support, training, and business resource access.

• Mount Pleasant – Harbor Entrepreneur Center: The Harbor EC in Mount Pleasant supports startups and small businesses with shared workspace, accelerator programs, mentoring, and just recently expanded its footprint by 20,000 sq ft.

• North Charleston – The Opportunity Center / Business Success Center: The Opportunity Center in North Charleston offers a business incubator, coworking spaces, and support programs (via its Business Success Center) to help entrepreneurs establish, grow, and sustain their ventures.

• North Charleston – Office of Business Opportunities: This city department helps businesses with certification, vendor onboarding, workshops, and connections to municipal contracting opportunities.