Forget Florida—South Carolina Low Country Is the Top U.S. Luxury-Home Market

U.S. luxury home buyers looking for more space, a strong return on investment—plus an enjoyable place to live—might want to consider the booming So...

February 1, 2023
4:44 PM

U.S. luxury home buyers looking for more space, a strong return on investment—plus an enjoyable place to live—might want to consider the booming Southern waterfront communities Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort, South Carolina.  The metro area ranked No. 1 in the fourth quarter of 2022 on The Wall Street Journal/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index, released Wednesday, shooting up from 12th place the previous quarter. The region, often referred to as the Lowcountry, attracts buyers interested in amenities such as boating, golf and miles of beaches—and the warm weather to match.

V.L. HENDRICKSON