Tracked deals
6
6 tracked deals across 2021-2026.
Real Estate Buyers & Acquisitions in South Carolina
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
5 strategic · 2 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
2 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Balfour Beatty Communities expanded its university-market presence with the acquisition of Clemson Village student housing in Clemson (96 units / 288 beds).
- KSL Capital Partners acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa through its Tactical Opportunities Fund, adding an oceanfront resort asset to its travel & leisure portfolio (terms not disclosed).
- Homebuilders show continued focus on footprint growth: Dream Finders Homes, Inc. added core homebuilding assets of Crescent Homes (approximately 457 homesites and backlog), and United Homes Group, Inc. acquired Rosewood Communities in Greenville and Clemson.
- Commercial and real estate services activity appears as well: Cushman & Wakefield added Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia offices via Morton G. Thalhimer, Inc.’s South Carolina operations, and Class Valuation acquired SouthEastern Evaluation in Greenville.
| Buyer | Deal type shown in SC | Notable geography in the facts |
|---|---|---|
| Balfour Beatty Communities | Student housing | Clemson |
| KSL Capital Partners | Resort / hospitality | Hilton Head Island |
| Dream Finders Homes | Homebuilding assets | Charleston & Greenville |
| United Homes Group | Homebuilding | Greenville & Clemson |
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Beatty Communities | 1 | Residential real estate owner and operator focused on mul... | Strategic |
| Class Valuation | 1 | Technology-enabled appraisal management company providing... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Cushman & Wakefield | 1 | Global commercial real estate services firm providing pro... | Strategic |
| Dream Finders Homes, Inc. | 1 | Public homebuilder that builds single-family homes across... | Strategic |
| Gridiron Capital | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on partnering w... | PE |
| KSL Capital Partners | 1 | Private equity firm specializing in travel & leisure inve... | PE |
| United Homes Group, Inc. | 1 | Publicly traded residential homebuilder focused on the So... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Real Estate in South Carolina by Year
Last 5 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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June 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Balfour Beatty Communities
- Target
- Clemson Village
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Balfour Beatty Communities acquired Clemson Village, a 96-unit (288-bed) student housing community serving Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The acquisition expands Balfour Beatty Communities’ presence in high-performing university markets and supports planned property enhancements to improve the resident experience and long-term performance.
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September 25, 2025
- Buyer
- KSL Capital Partners
- Target
- The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
KSL Capital Partners affiliates, via its Tactical Opportunities Fund, acquired The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; terms were not disclosed. The oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island features roughly 420 refreshed rooms, extensive event space and wellness amenities — the deal expands KSL’s travel & leisure portfolio with a high-quality beachfront asset in the Southeast United States.
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February 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
- Target
- Crescent Ventures, LLC (Crescent Homes)
- Seller
- Crescent Ventures, LLC (Crescent Homes), Ted Terry (founder / owner)
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Dream Finders Homes, Inc. acquired the core homebuilding assets of Crescent Ventures, LLC (operating as Crescent Homes), adding approximately 457 homesites, a backlog of ~460 homes (>$265 million) and ~6,200 owned/controlled lots. The deal expands Dream Finders' presence into Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee, and includes a partnership with Crescent founder Ted Terry and his team.
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October 26, 2023
- Buyer
- United Homes Group, Inc.
- Target
- Rosewood Communities
- Seller
- Mark Nyblom
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
United Homes Group, Inc. (UHG) has acquired Rosewood Communities, a private homebuilder operating in the Upstate South Carolina markets of Greenville and Clemson. The acquisition expands UHG's footprint in the Upstate and adds Rosewood's cottage-style home designs to UHG's product offering; Mark Nyblom, Rosewood's former owner, will remain as Division Manager - Rosewood.
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- Buyer
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Target
- Morton G. Thalhimer, Inc. (South Carolina operations)
- Seller
- Morton G. Thalhimer, Inc.
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Cushman & Wakefield has acquired the South Carolina operations of long-time alliance member Morton G. Thalhimer, Inc., including three offices in Charleston, Greenville and Columbia. The move expands Cushman & Wakefield's presence across the Carolinas while allowing Thalhimer to focus on its Virginia operations and alliance relationship.
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August 8, 2021
- Buyer
- Class Valuation, Gridiron Capital
- Target
- SouthEastern Evaluation
- Industry
- Real Estate
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Class Valuation, a Gridiron Capital-backed appraisal management company, has acquired SouthEastern Evaluation, a Greenville, South Carolina appraisal management firm. The deal expands Class Valuation's market density and appraiser relationships across the southeastern United States, particularly in South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of real estate acquisitions show up in South Carolina?
Recent South Carolina deals include student housing (e.g., Clemson Village), a hospitality/resort acquisition (The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa), and homebuilding footprint expansions (e.g., Crescent Homes, Rosewood Communities). Real estate services acquisitions also appear (e.g., Morton G. Thalhimer operations; SouthEastern Evaluation).
Which recurring buyers are active in South Carolina acquisitions?
Examples of recurring buyers named in the page facts include Balfour Beatty Communities, KSL Capital Partners, Dream Finders Homes, Inc., United Homes Group, Inc., Cushman & Wakefield, and Class Valuation (with Gridiron Capital mentioned as backing Class Valuation).
Where in South Carolina are these acquisitions concentrated?
The page facts highlight locations including Clemson, Hilton Head Island, Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia—covering both university-linked markets and broader Southeastern state coverage tied to services and appraisals.
Do the deal summaries mention plans to improve or reposition properties?
Yes. For example, the Clemson Village transaction notes planned property enhancements intended to improve the resident experience and support long-term performance. Other summaries emphasize expansion of geographic presence and portfolio fit, where details are provided.
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