What is a Good Real Estate Investment?

A “good real estate investment” can mean different things to different people. For this article, the definition of a good real estate investment is:

A real estate ownership interest, whether a personal residence or rental property, that increases one’s net wealth by a fair rate of return on their invested cash equity; for the corresponding amount of risk they are taking by owning a relatively high risk asset.

What that means is that if you are going to put your invested cash equity into real estate, your net worth should improve by a greater amount than if you invested in a similarly risky asset. Read more

Moving With Fido

We love our pets. In some households they’re our “children.” In others they are dear members of the family. How can you make the stressful time of moving an easy transition for your furry friends?

Pets are routined creatures, not unlike their human counterparts. Unlike our independent selves, however, pets look to us to provide them with safety, affection, and nourishment. This means it is our responsibility to plan ahead so that moving time is low stress for our pets. Read more

3 Ways Homebuyers Kill Their Own Real Estate Deals

Today’s ridiculously low prices and interest rates, combined, seem like the perfect storm for finding a great deal. But some buyers run into — or even unwittingly create — circumstances in an effort to cash in on the bargain that deactivate or diminish the full value they otherwise stand to gain from buying at the bottom of the market, for both home prices and interest rates.

Here are three ways homebuyers are defeating their own deals in today’s market: Read more

Tips to Cut the Clutter

 

Whether you’re prepping your home for sale or have decided that getting organized is one of your New Year’s home improvement resolutions, here are some tips to help curb the clutter in your home. Read more

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Hits All-Time Low

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 3.73 percent, down from 3.81 percent at this same time last week. Read more

FREE Home Buyer Seminar Next TONIGHT t 6:30pm

Free Home Buyer Seminar

Tuesday, January 31st, at 6:30 P.M.

3722 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205

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With interest rates at record lows, now is the perfect time to buy a home! We are hosting a free home buyer seminar TONIGHT at 6:30 P.M. Come hear from some of our real estate professionals as they walk you through the buying process, offer tips, advice and other helpful insight, and close out the time by answering your questions.

Please note: If this date and time doesn’t work for your schedule we can setup a personal seminar just for you! Contact us to set up a time that is convenient for you!

You can call us at803.400.1880 or email at info@TheMatherCompany.com.

Featured Listing of the Week: 377 Hay Hill Court, Elgin, SC 29045

377 Hay Hill Court
Elgn, SC 29045

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Listing Price: $339,900
Square Footage: 2,786
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

This is a beautiful home that feels and looks brand new! The kitchen features all the bells and whistles with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and quality cabinets. All the bedrooms are great sizes and the master suite is fantastic. Huge walk in closet and an amazing master bath that features double vanity sinks, large soaking tub, and separate shower. This house was upgraded with lots of nice built-ins, including a wet bar, entertainment center, and lots of storage throughout. The bonus room upstairs is the perfect man cave, play room, hobby area, or bedroom. In addition to the bedrooms there is a separate room that works great as a home office. Plus, the outside features a patio, deck and private backyard. It just about meets everyone’s checklist.

For a video walk-through and pictures, please click here.

Open House at 128 East Sparrowood Run TODAY from 2-5

Crystal Whitmire will be hosting an open house here TODAY from 2-5. If you are interested in seeing this recently reduced home, then please come on by! Or if you think you have some friends or family who might be interested in seeing this house, please pass this information on to them!

The price for our listing at 128 East Sparrowood Run, Lexington, SC 29072 has been REDUCED!

128 East Sparrowood Run
Lexington, SC 29072

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Listing Price: $142,000 $149,900
Square Footage: 1,640
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Darling home in a very popular neighborhood. This home has lots of charm and some great features. Enjoy 3 large bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms. You have a beautiful large living room with a cozy fireplace. You have the best of both worlds with a formal dining room and a spacious eat in kitchen area next to a beautifully updated kitchen. You can relax on your back deck and enjoy the views of the neighborhood pond. This location is great for shopping and getting to work. Come see it today and move right in!

For a video walk through and pictures, click Read more

5 Ways to Make Your Home Safer

Small preventative measures (such an a ominous sign) can be effective burglary deterrents.
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For anyone who has seen those World’s Dumbest Criminals clip shows on late-night TV, it may come as no surprise that burglars aren’t always the smartest tools in the shed. But sometimes they don’t even have to be. Read more

Price Reduced on 128 East Sparrowood Run!

The price for our listing at 128 East Sparrowood Run, Lexington, SC 29072 has been REDUCED!

128 East Sparrowood Run
Lexington, SC 29072

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Listing Price: $142,000 $149,900
Square Footage: 1,640
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2

Darling home in a very popular neighborhood. This home has lots of charm and some great features. Enjoy 3 large bedrooms and 2 updated bathrooms. You have a beautiful large living room with a cozy fireplace. You have the best of both worlds with a formal dining room and a spacious eat in kitchen area next to a beautifully updated kitchen. You can relax on your back deck and enjoy the views of the neighborhood pond. This location is great for shopping and getting to work. Come see it today and move right in!

For a video walk through and pictures, click Read more

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