It’s that time of year, when the calendar flips to August and everyone starts thinking about school. As a child, I hated August because I knew my days of having summertime fun were quickly coming to an end. However, I know all parents love the thought of August (and to send the kids back to school), as it makes their schedules and lives a lot easier!
So, in an homage to back to school time, I thought I’d highlight Lake Carolina Elementary school. Check out what’s going on!
A jewel on Chapin’s Lake Murray shores, the Timberlake Country Club welcomes you! With breathtaking views of the lake, this Willard Byrd designed course has a par of 72. Compared to some of Tom Fazio’s best designs, this 18 hole course was built in 1988 and has a brand new clubhouse, scheduled for completion in September 2009. Read the rest…
As a follow-up to yesterday’s posting on things to do in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, I thought I’d show you the beauty of Lake Murray. Since it is not within the downtown city limits, the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau won’t show you the lake. It borders parts of Columbia, Chapin, Lexington, Irmo, Ballentine, Chapin and even Prosperity, SC.
Lake Murray, named after the New York architect who designed the dam, was built in 1929-1930. It has nearly 600 miles of shoreline and is a 50,000 acre lake. Not a small pond by any stretch of the imagination! Read the rest…
I thought that as a tribute to the hard work it takes to put together all of the Lake Murray July 4th celebrations, I’d feature them today. For those of you not from the area, it might be an interesting glimpse into how we celebrate our nation’s independence. From a boat parade to a symphony and a grand fireworks show over the lake as a finale, it’s a great time for all who attend or participate. 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.
Usually, I’ll focus on a particular community and tell you about the builders and the homes contained within. However, today I’m going in the opposite direction. Let’s talk about Mungo Homes, the area’s largest builder and recipient of the National Housing Quality Build Award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2008. The Mungo family has been building in Columbia, South Carolina since 1954 and has played a key role in developing many well-known subdivisions as Riverwalk, Whitehall, Ascot, Harbison, Brookhaven, Vintners Wood, Audubon Oaks, Canal Side, Rosewood Hills and many, many more.
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…
Today I found myself amongst a cheering crowd for the housing industry in South Carolina. It was refreshing to be a voice in the choir, instead of the odd man out when talking about real estate in the Midlands. Yes, it’s true. Things have slowed down, but we haven’t come to a screeching halt as portrayed in the popular media. Unfortunately, many of us are focused on what’s happening nationally and somehow have come to the conclusion that if it’s going on in Michigan, Florida or California, then it must be happening here.Read the rest…
All this talk since July 30th has first time buyers excited about the IRS handing money over to taxpayers – but is it as good as it seems? Perhaps. However, there is a loan involved that you’ll have to pay back to the IRS.
For a fun twist on having a “dog” and a beer at the ballpark, the Columbia Blowfish Baseball team is inviting fans to bring their own dogs. “Bark to the Park” will be taking place on July 6th, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. at Capital City Stadium. The Blowfish will be playing the Florence Redwolves.
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. 
Today I found myself amongst a cheering crowd for the housing industry in South Carolina. It was refreshing to be a voice in the choir, instead of the odd man out when talking about real estate in the Midlands. Yes, it’s true. Things have slowed down, but we haven’t come to a screeching halt as portrayed in the popular media. Unfortunately, many of us are focused on what’s happening nationally and somehow have come to the conclusion that if it’s going on in Michigan, Florida or California, then it must be happening here. 
All this talk since July 30th has first time buyers excited about the IRS handing money over to taxpayers – but is it as good as it seems? Perhaps. However, there is a loan involved that you’ll have to pay back to the IRS.
For a fun twist on having a “dog” and a beer at the ballpark, the Columbia Blowfish Baseball team is inviting fans to bring their own dogs. “Bark to the Park” will be taking place on July 6th, 2008 at 6:05 p.m. at Capital City Stadium. The Blowfish will be playing the Florence Redwolves.
