The Downing Group Blog

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal. If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about… Read more »

  One Columbia suburb grew 40% as a $2B factory brings 4,000 jobs by late 2025. This creates a rare window before prices surge. I’m revealing 5 booming suburbs – from Lexington’s balanced growth to Lake Murray’s luxury waterfront living. See which fits your lifestyle and budget before this opportunity closes.

  From 2020 to 2025, Columbia has undergone a stunning transformation that’s turning heads across the southeast. Discover the 5 major changes fueling the city’s renaissance and why experts say the best is yet to come.

More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready. Momentum is quietly building in the housing market. New data from NerdWallet shows more Americans are starting to think about buying a home again. Last year, 15% of respondents said they planned to buy a home in the next 12 months. This… Read more »