What is the fall real estate mini spring?

A fall mini spring refers to the seasonal uptick in listings and buyer activity some markets see after summer vacations end and before the holiday slowdown begins, driven by sellers who held off through summer and buyers motivated to close before year end. Charleston-area activity often follows a version of this pattern, though the exact timing shifts year to year rather than landing on a fixed date. Brian Beatty tracks when new Lowcountry listings actually pick up each fall rather than relying on a generic national trend.