I’m one that really enjoys DIY, or “Do it Yourself” projects around the home. For instance, I’ve changed many a light fixture and painted many rooms in our home. I get real satisfaction from seeing a job well done, and knowing I did it myself. However, a $20 light fixture is dramatically different than attempting making decisions in regards to your largest financial asset without counsel. That’s something I definitely would not recommend at all. Read the rest…
I’m sure many of you might find this post a bit odd, coming from me. However, I want all potential clients to have information and lots of it. It’s the only way to make an educated decision, especially with your largest financial investment. Check out this video on how to find a great real estate agent to work for you.
Home sweet home – that is, until it hits the market. Then your beloved property becomes just another piece of inventory. Unfortunately for sellers, your home isn’t as special to buyers as it is to you. With competition at its peak this time of year, there are many properties vying for the buyer’s attention. Read the rest…
You see the late night infomercials touting “EASY PROFITS!” But if it was that easy, wouldn’t everyone be doing it? Time to blow away the smoke and mirrors to the truth on short sales, folks. It’s a time consuming process that is a difficult (and not always successful) method to purchasing a home with a substantial discount. Read the rest…
Has the Columbia, South Carolina housing market fully rebounded or is it still in a slump? How does one know when things are improving? According to bankrate.com, there are two key indicators: 1) a decreasing unemployment rate, which shows residents of the area are going to work and companies are confident in their abilities to remain profitable and 2) a decreasing number of properties that remain unsold on market.
If you’ve been listening to the national news in the past year or more, you have heard that the economy is either: in a recession, hit bottom, in a depression, on the upswing (or all the above). So, if you’ve decided now is the time to sell your house, what should you do? How do you stand out and get yours sold while the others stay on the market? Read the rest…
Got the itch to move up? You’re not alone. The spring and summer selling seasons are typically the hottest, not just temperature wise, but by the amount of properties that hit the market for sale. Inventories are typically higher this time of year than at any other point in the calendar. Read the rest…
It’s official, folks! First time buyers can use the $8,000 tax credit on closing costs or down payment on FHA loans! There must be a catch, as it sounds too good to be true. You’re right. Read the rest…
With a competitive marketplace, there has never been a better time to be a home buyer. Many houses that were once classified as “wishful thinking” are now on the high end of affordability. Should a buyer stretch their budget and sacrifice everything just to get that dream home? Read the rest…
Think the “housing crisis” is all doom and gloom for everyone? Apparently not for some, according to an article from CNN/Money. Just a few years ago, clients moving to South Carolina from those six markets mentioned in the article couldn’t believe the low prices and slow appreciation rate in the Columbia, South Carolina marketplace. However, those who moved away from those areas now can REALLY appreciate the slow but steady growth we consistently have here in the Midlands. Read the rest…
It’s official, folks! First time buyers can use the $8,000 tax credit on closing costs or down payment on FHA loans! There must be a catch, as it sounds too good to be true. You’re right. 
