Charleston Home Front

The Post & Courier recently reported that local home sales rose by double digits in May, according to newly released figures, just as mortgage rates fell to an almost record low and federal lawmakers talked about extending home-buying tax incentives.

The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors said the 878 closings last was a 29 percent increase over Mat 2009. Berkeley County led the region with 46 percent increase in homes sold and a 10 percent increase in median price year over year, according to the association. Most of those sales went to Goose Creek and Moncks Corner, with a strong market on Daniel Island as well.