Fall 2023 Market Update

Hello from Southern First! It seems that with enough football, pumpkin spice, sweaters, and Autumn-themed baby…

Dream Mortgage Center: Impacting Lives through Homeownership

We are excited to announce our new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, SC! Southern First’s mission is to impact…

Hobbies & Side Hustles

What are your hobbies, and how much time do you spend doing them? Often with work, family, and other commitments,…

Economic Update: Spring 2023

Welcome to Spring! Our team is already finding ways to enjoy the outdoors – team outings, ballgames, and…

Our Commitment to You: Investing in Relationships

Whether you are looking at the headlines or the price of eggs in the grocery store, there is a lot of talk about…

Get to Know Our Markets: Raleigh, NC

Southern First is proud to serve eight markets in the Southeast – Greenville, Columbia, Summerville and Charleston…

2023 Housing Market Update: A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Though last year’s mortgage rate increases brought a slow-down in home sales, our fast-growing markets are…

Economic Update: Winter 2022

‘Tis the season! We hope this finds you enjoying all that the holidays bring. We at Southern First have enjoyed…

Making Our Communities Merry & Bright

It can be easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but during this busy time, our team…

Holiday Gift Guide: 25+ Local Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

We are proud to be guided by our mission of Impacting Lives in the Communities We Serve. One important way we…