September is here in Charleston! Hopefully we’ll start to feel a little relief from the summer heat soon. As always, there’s no shortage of things to do around town this month — from farmers markets and festivals to concerts, theatre, and community events.

🌽 Farmers Markets Around Charleston

  • Charleston Farmers Market – Marion Square, every Saturday through the summer.

  • Mount Pleasant Farmers Market – Tuesdays until October.

  • Sunday Brunch Farmers Market – Every Sunday at The Pour House on James Island.

🎭 Arts, Culture & Festivals in September

  • Dock Street Theatre – The Sound of Music runs throughout September.

  • MOJA Arts Festival – A celebration of African-American and Caribbean culture, September 25 through early October.

📅 September Event Calendar

Here’s a quick look at some highlights this month:

  • Sept 3 – International Fly Fishing Film Festival, Charleston Music Hall

  • Sept 4 – Christone Kingfish Ingram, Charleston Music Hall | Sean Dietrich, Kiawah

  • Sept 5 – Cabaret, Queen Street Playhouse | George Thorogood, Charleston Music Hall

  • Sept 6 – 5th Annual Drifter Fest, The Refinery

  • Sept 7 – Dog Day Afternoon, Whirlin’ Waters | Howard Jones, Charleston Music Hall

  • Sept 9 – Dream Theater, N. Charleston PAC

  • Sept 10 – Kenny G, Charleston Music Hall | Becoming Harriet Tubman, Gibbes Museum

  • Sept 12 – Beer from Here, SC Aquarium | Dancing on the Cooper, Mt. P Pier | John Mark McMillan, The Riviera Theater

  • Sept 13 – BBQ & Boots Festival, Joseph Riley Park | Sierra Ferrell, Firefly Distillery

  • Sept 14 – 2nd Sunday on King Street | Michael Franti & Spearhead, Firefly Distillery

  • Sept 16–21 – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, N. Charleston PAC

  • Sept 18 – Vance Joy, Firefly Distillery | Sunset on the Stono, James Island

  • Sept 19 – Charleston Margarita Festival, The Rickhouse | Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier

  • Sept 20 – Cars & Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah | Trombone Shorty, The Refinery

  • Sept 24 – Lyle Lovett, Gaillard Center

  • Sept 25–26 – Motown Ballet, Charleston Music Hall

  • Sept 28 – Evening at McLeod with Charleston Symphony Brass Ensemble, McLeod Plantation

  • Sept 30 – Mary Chapin Carpenter, Charleston Music Hall

(And that’s just scratching the surface!)

🏡 Charleston Real Estate Market Update

So far in 2025, Charleston’s real estate market is tracking close to where we were in 2024. Mortgage rates have ticked back up to around 7%, though the Federal Reserve has signaled the possibility of a quarter-point cut later this year — maybe even two before year’s end.

  • Transactions: Up 0.7% year-to-date compared to 2024.

  • Median Sales Price: Up 2.7%, now at $442,000.

  • Outlook: The market remains steady with modest growth in both sales volume and pricing.

🌆 Charleston Economy & Local Growth

Charleston continues to shine on the national stage with major investments and developments:

  • City of Charleston is investing $3.3M into two new recreation centers (West Ashley & Johns Island).

  • I-95 Widening Project – An $825M project in partnership with Georgia to improve interchanges, bridges, and add a new Savannah River bridge.

  • Charleston Literary Festival – Nov 7–16, featuring more than 50 authors, including Reese Witherspoon.

  • Camp Hall Commerce Park (Moncks Corner) – Named the #1 Industrial Park in the Nation, with a projected $7.9B statewide impact by 2035.

  • Century Aluminum – Restarting production in Mt. Holly with a $50M investment and 100 new jobs.

  • MUSC – Ranked South Carolina’s #1 hospital for the 11th year and in the top 13% nationally.

  • Charles River Laboratories – Expanding its Charleston County operations with a $13M investment.

👉 Whether you’re enjoying Charleston’s vibrant festivals, keeping an eye on the housing market, or just soaking up Lowcountry life, September has plenty to offer.

If you’d like to talk more about what these market updates mean for buying or selling in Charleston, we would love to connect.

We are committed to providing our clients with an unparalleled level of service. We strive to have you feel and experience our commitment to you all while helping accomplish your real estate goals. That is truly what it is all about! Please reach out to us if you have any questions or if you are thinking of buying, investing, or selling a home!

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