Fifteen Realtors® from across South Carolina graduate from top real estate leadership class
October 1, 2026
The 2026 SC REALTORS® (SCR) Leadership Academy class graduated during the board of directors meeting at the association’s legal conference, Business Unusual, in September at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.…
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SC REALTORS® celebrate award winners, install 2027 incoming leadership
October 1, 2026
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2026 award winners and installed officers at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in September. Approximately 300 Realtors® from across the state attended the ceremony…
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Historic 1910 Aladdin kit home hits the market in Columbia’s Melrose Heights
September 17, 2026
Award-recognized 1110 Hagood Avenue arrived from Bay City, Michigan by rail with every board pre-cut and every nail included — now updated with a modern kitchen, solar power, and nearly…
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Jordan Edmisten promoted to Business Development Manager
September 8, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Jordan Edmisten has been named Business Development Manager. She joined the Business Development team in 2023 and previously served as Business Development Specialist.…
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CAMS wins Best HOA Management Company in Columbia
August 18, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that it has been named Best HOA Management Company in the 2026 Best of Columbia contest, recognizing the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Karen Yip, Yip Premier Real Estate
July 16, 2026
The Who’s on the Move Entrepreneur Minute is an interview series exploring how South Carolina businesses and organizations are innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world. Each episode features leaders…
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Mungo Homes acquires McGuinn Homes, expands Southeast presence
July 7, 2026Mungo Homes, a Clayton Home Building Group builder, announced the acquisition of McGuinn Homes, a highly respected builder in South Carolina for over 40 years. The acquisition strengthens Mungo’s current…
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Columbia recognized as national leader in housing innovation in latest Mayoral Housing Report
June 25, 2026
Capital One Insights Center, Bipartisan Policy Center, and U.S. Conference of Mayors highlight Mayor Daniel Rickenmann’s data-driven approach to expanding housing supply as a blueprint for American cities The City…
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Terminix recommends one weekly habit to keep backyard mosquitoes in check
June 17, 2026
In observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, Terminix Service, Inc. shares prevention tips and explains a year-round, source-focused approach to mosquito control Mosquito season is underway across the Carolinas…
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Yip Premier Real Estate opens new headquarters in Columbia’s Cottontown neighborhood
May 26, 2026
Yip Premier Real Estate officially opened its new headquarters at 2200 Sumter Street with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by city leaders, preservation advocates, economic development officials, and community partners.…
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Cameron Everett named Community Management Training Specialist
May 19, 2026
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Cameron Everett has taken on the role of Community Management Training Specialist. His primary responsibilities in this role include guiding and supporting new…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop – June 18
May 14, 2026
Your path to homeownership starts here! This will be a one-stop homebuyer workshop where attendees can learn, ask questions, and connect directly with industry professionals who guide them through every…
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Rent Midlands acquires property management portfolio of The Horton Co.
April 28, 2026
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Presence in the Columbia Market Rent Midlands announced it has acquired the property management portfolio of The Horton Co., effective March 1, 2026. The transaction includes The…
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SC Housing’s Palmetto Heroes program closes for ’26, registering 272 home loans
April 28, 2026
SC Housing’s highly anticipated 2026 Palmetto Heroes homebuyer program officially closed earlier this month after another record-breaking campaign. The 2026 edition of the program began March 16 and closed April…
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Seaboard Vista breaks ground in Columbia’s Vista, blending historic preservation with modern mixed-use development
April 9, 2026On Tuesday, April 7, community leaders, preservation advocates and development partners gathered in Columbia’s Congaree Vista to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Seaboard Vista — a transformative mixed-use redevelopment that…
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Cohn Construction completes new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate
April 8, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate, located in Columbia’s Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District. The existing building has been transformed into a modern…
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Cohn Construction completes new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate
April 7, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the new headquarters for Yip Premier Real Estate, located in Columbia’s Cottontown/Bellevue Historic District. The existing building has been transformed into a modern…
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5 lawn lessons from Augusta National and why your yard won’t make the cut
April 6, 2026
Augusta National is designed to peak for the Masters Tournament. Clemson experts explain how South Carolina homeowners can build lawns that perform year-round. Series note This article is part…
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Award-winning builder brings luxury lakefront living to Harborside at Lake Carolina
March 19, 2026
New Homebuilder Debuts Elegant Custom Residences—with Deeded Boat Slips—in Columbia’s Lake Carolina Community One of the Southeast’s most decorated homebuilders is bringing its signature blend of architectural artistry and refined…
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New 80-unit community on Percival Road aims to meet growing demand for affordable housing
March 17, 2026
A new workforce housing community is officially opening in Columbia, marking an important step in expanding access to affordable, high-quality living options in the Midlands. City leaders, including Mayor Daniel…
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Addison Pointe Apartment grand opening
March 12, 2026
Who: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Councilman Peter Brown, City of Columbia Economic Development, and Connelly Development What: Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Councilman Peter Brown, the City of Columbia’s Economic Development Department and Connelly Development…
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Marsha Kelso joins Saluda River Club
February 24, 2026
Lifestone Homes announced that Marsha Kelso has joined the sales team at Saluda River Club. With more than 21 years’ experience in the South Carolina Real Estate industry, Marsha is…
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Carnes Crossroads named National Community of the Year
February 19, 2026
The highest national honor in residential homebuilding landed in Goose Creek, South Carolina. On February 17, 2026, the National Association of Homebuilders named Carnes Crossroads as both Residential Community of…
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City of Columbia Community Development Department to host a homebuyer workshop
February 17, 2026
Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department What: A Homebuyer Workshop to learn essential steps in the home buying process. Topics Include: Money Management Tips Understanding credit scores and reports Debt Management Strategies This…
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SC Housing Executive Director Richard Hutto will retire on January 2, 2026, after nearly four decades of service in public finance and affordable housing
December 18, 2025
SC Housing Executive Director Richard Hutto will retire at the start of the new year, ending nearly four decades of service in public finance, community development and affordable housing. Hutto’s…
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Lima One Capital funds high-end development in Napa Valley
December 17, 2025
Lima One Capital recently closed a $23.8 million loan to fund construction of 15 high-end homes in an infill development in Wine Country. A renowned Bay Area builder with decades…
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CAMS names David Brown Manager of Accounting & Finance Services
December 16, 2025
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that David Brown has taken the position of Accounting & Finance Services Manager. Brown joined the CAMS team in 2023 and most recently served…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Student Housing 2025
December 10, 2025
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report 2025 South Carolina Student Housing Construction pipeline grows behind rising enrollment, large-scale projects Market Highlights After a modest slowdown, universities across the state saw…
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The View at Crow Creek opens
November 24, 2025
CALABASH, NC – A new chapter for luxury apartment living opened this week along Ocean Highway. The View at Crow Creek features spacious two- and three-bedroom apartments that are designed…
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78 new affordable apartments come on line with Peaks of Lexington
November 20, 2025
Community and business leaders gathered Tuesday for the ribbon cutting for a 78-unit income-restricted community in the heart of Lexington. Located at the 510 Conway Drive, the Peaks of Lexington…
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Kelly Tulacz named Community Association Onboarding Manager
October 28, 2025
Community Association Management Services (CAMS) announced that Kelly Tulacz, CMCA, AMS, has been promoted to Community Association Onboarding Manager. Tulacz has been in the HOA management industry for 12 years,…
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Harcourts Carolinas opens first office in Columbia’s Vista
October 14, 2025
The City of Columbia and Harcourts Carolinas are celebrating the grand opening of Harcourts’ first brick-and-mortar office in the Carolinas, located at 620 Gervais Street in The Vista. Harcourts Carolinas…
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Astral Development’s plans progress to develop a mixed-use multi-family project at the intersections of Bull Street and Elmwood Avenue in Columbia, S.C.
October 13, 2025
Astral Development and Steady Capital’s plans progress to develop a 483,106 square-foot mixed-use multi-family project set to transform one of Columbia, South Carolina’s most visible downtown intersections at the corner…
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SC REALTORS celebrate award winners, install 2026 incoming leadership
October 7, 2025
South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) celebrated its 2025 award winners, and installation of officers at Wild Dunes in Isle of Palms in September. Approximately 300 Realtors from across the state attended…
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Patrick Furman promoted to Managing Broker at Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty
October 6, 2025
Herlong Sotheby’s International Realty has named Patrick Furman as its new Managing Broker for its McDaniel Greene office. As Managing Broker, Furman will oversee the daily operations by ensuring compliance,…
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NAI Columbia’s Cam Kreps, Bobby Balboni, CCIM, and Patrick Palmer, CCIM execute sale of historic Vista site, formerly home to Whit-Ash Furnishings
September 29, 2025NAI Columbia announced the successful facilitation of the sale of the historic Vista property formerly occupied by Whit-Ash Furnishings to local developer, Todd Avant . The 1.3-acre site, encompassing nearly…
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City of Columbia partners with DreamKey partners to advance housing priorities
September 9, 2025DreamKey_Overview-2024-1 The City of Columbia is proud to announce a new partnership with DreamKey Partners, a nationally recognized nonprofit developer with more than three decades of experience in affordable housing…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia permanently houses 100th resident
September 9, 2025
Rapid Shelter Columbia recently celebrated a milestone: the placement of its 100th individual in permanent housing. Since its inception in November 2022, the City of Columbia’s Homeless Services team has…
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City of Columbia partners with DreamKey Partners to advance housing priorities
September 4, 2025The City of Columbia announced a new partnership with DreamKey Partners, a nationally recognized nonprofit developer with more than three decades of experience in affordable housing and community transformation. This…
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Bauknight Pietras & Stormer Managing Shareholder, Jay Swearingen, named among SC Biz News’ 2025 Most Influential Leaders Columbia
August 27, 2025
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, a leading accounting and consulting firm in South Carolina, announced that Managing Shareholder Jay Swearingen has been recognized by SC Biz News as one of its…
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Hattie’s Crossing bringing 12 new homes to Cayce
August 5, 2025Construction is underway on all 12 homes at Hattie’s Crossing, an urban in-fill community on the site of the former Cayce Grammar School. Hattie’s Crossing is a project of Columbia…
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Richland County mailing notices for property value changes
June 25, 2025
Notifications are not tax bills; use online application for appeals Richland County is giving many property owners an early heads up about changes to the value of their property for 2025.…
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Habitat for Humanity and Juneteenth GVL dedicate house in Nicholtown
June 11, 2025
A quick lift of a pre-framed wall did more than start the construction of a home Wednesday in Nicholtown. It ignited a moment that will change one family’s future as…
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Mungo Homes expands to Lake Marion with Fairway Woods at Wyboo
June 11, 2025
Mungo Homes announced its continued growth in South Carolina with the introduction of Fairway Woods at Wyboo, nestled within the master-planned community of Deercreek. Perfectly positioned on the picturesque 18-hole…
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Partnership workshop for Realtors
June 4, 2025Who: City of Columbia Community Development Department and participating lender partners What: A partnership workshop to provide realtors with valuable information about our housing loan programs and the offerings available through our partner lenders. Some…
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CAMS Sydney Jones promoted to Vice President of Marketing
April 15, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) is thrilled to share that Sydney Jones has been named Vice President of Marketing. She was previously the Director of Marketing. Jones has been with…
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CAMS names Stacey Lenau Vice President of Human Resources
April 3, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) shares that Stacey Lenau, SPHR, has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources (HR). She has worked in Human Resources for over twenty years…
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CAMS names Nealie Williams Vice President of Business Development
March 25, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced the promotion of Nealie Williams to Vice President of Business Development. She has served as the Director of Business Development since 2020. Williams joined…
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SC Housing helps public servants achieve homeownership with the ‘25 Palmetto Heroes Program
March 17, 2025
SC Housing is turning homeownership dreams into reality for South Carolina’s public service heroes through the 2025 Palmetto Heroes Program, which provides $10,000 in forgivable down payment assistance alongside low,…
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CAMS Community Manager Daniel Bennett earns AMS designation
February 25, 2025
CAMS (Community Association Management Services) announced that Community Manager Daniel Bennett, CMCA, earned his Association Management Specialist (AMS) designation. Bennett entered the community management industry in 2020 and joined the…
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