Important Advice for the First-time Home Buyer

Buying a first home can be a scary, confusing and stressful process. Many would-be buyers are understandably nervous Read more

Gift Letters: Can Mom & Dad help with my downpayment?

It’s not uncommon for first-time home buyersto ask: “Can my mom and dad give me money to help me buy this house?”

The good news is yes, you can receive a gift from your parents to buy a house, Read more

The Ins and Outs of Homeowner’s Insurance

One of the things people rarely pay much attention to when they buy a property, is whether they have adequate dwelling hazard and liability insurance, otherwise known as homeowner’s insurance. Getting a policy is easy and almost always obtained when someone closes escrow on their home or rental property. But is it the right type and amount of insurance? Read more

Should I Take My Home Off The Market During The Holidays?

When you look at your holiday calendars you may find the months already overloaded with seasonal obligations — shopping, entertaining, children’s pageants, charity work, decorating the house, and so much more. If you are also trying to sell your home, you are under extra pressure to keep your home in “showtime” condition. Read more

10 Reasons Why You Cannot Buy a House

Buying a house has never been more affordable. Low prices coupled with record low mortgage rates have made purchasing a primary residence, second home or investment property very appealing for many. Read more

8 Things to Consider Before Relocating

Moving to a new area can be daunting. You can ease the anxiety if you do your home work and take a few precautions that might not be necessary if you were selling one house and buying another one in the same area.

First consider why you want to move to a new location. Empty nesters whose family lives elsewhere often want to move to be closer to children and grandchildren. Financial considerations often enter into the decision. The cost of living may be lower elsewhere than it is where you currently live. Read more

Should You Review Your Title Report and Boundary Lines Before Purchasing?

It’s hardly page-turning literature, but there are many reasons why you should read these documents before making any property purchase:

• Title abstract
• Title insurance policy and schedule of exclusions
• Plat or a survey while you walk the property boundaries
• Homeowners’ association documents (bylaws, board of directors minutes, etc.) Read more

Picking The Right Neighborhood

You’re in the market to buy. You’ve probably given a lot of thought to the type of home you want as well as your budget and buying price range. There’s an additional topic, though, that requires your careful consideration. Which neighborhood is right for you? Read more

Cute House in Irmo Sold!

We’ve sold another listing! Congratulations to our agents Charlie Mather and Hart Traylor for selling this property!

If you are looking to sell your house, or know someone who is, we would love to talk and share how we are successfully selling real estate!

304 Sweet Thorne Road
Columbia, SC 29063

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Listing Price: $138,500
Square Footage: 1,437
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

A LOVINGLY MAINTAINED, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, 1,437 square foot home with the perfect wrap around front porch to spend your warm summer evenings on. Featuring a Living Room with beautiful wainscotting, fireplace mantle, moldings, & tray ceiling. Kitchen with lots of cabinetry, updated hardware, & a beautiful tile floor. The Master bedroom offers a custom walk-in closet, private bath with a double sink vanity, garden tub, & separate shower, and a dramatic cathedral ceiling. Outside you can enjoy the large fenced backyard with a deck, great for backyard barbeques, and access & views of the serene community pond. PLUS a convenient location with easy access to shopping, schools, the interstate, & only minutes to downtown. HURRY, THIS ONE WON’T LAST LONG!!!

Price Reduced at Wonderful Shandon Town Home!

The price has been reduced at this wonderful town home located in the historic and beautiful Shandon neighborhood!

600 Woodrow Street, Unit F
Columbia, SC 29205

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Listing Price: $219,500 $209,500
Square Footage: 1,681
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3

Charming, cozy townhome in the best part of Shandon neighborhood!! This is a rare find in Shandon with an updated townhome that is move-in ready. This home features hardwood floors throughout the downstairs and updated flooring up stairs. Not only do you get 1,681 square feet with 3 great size bedrooms, but also 3 FULL bathrooms!! Plus, you can have the master bedroom upstairs or downstairs! The living room features nice hardwood floors, moldings, and a charming fireplace with built in shelves on either side. Outside you have a cozy sitting area and a nice place for a glass of wine. This is very low maintenance living and a fantastic location. Make this townhome yours today!

For more information, including pictures and a virtual tour, please click here.

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