Home Sales Boost Employment Opportunities

Despite an economic picture that looks considerably rosier than it has in the past few years, one nagging problem continues to hinder economic growth: Unemployment. Read more

5 Reasons You Should List Your House TODAY!

Many homeowners are waiting until the Spring ‘buying season’ to list their homes for sale. Here are five reasons why that might not make sense this year:

1.) Demand Is High

Homes are selling at a pace not seen since 2007. The most recent Existing Home Sales Report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed that annual sales in 2012 increased 9.2% over 2011. Read more

Problems Persist, but Appraisals are Improving

While low home values continue to be an obstacle in the way of a full housing recovery, more and more markets in recent months have experienced home-price improvements. Read more

Home sales rise in Columbia, SC as inventory, prices shrink

COLUMBIA, SC The housing market is making a comeback in Columbia as sales rise and inventories shrink. But there are some roadblocks that could keep it from rebounding quickly. Read more

Tips for Selling Your Home Before the End of the Year

The fourth quarter of the year can cause some sellers to worry if their home hasn’t sold yet. But according to Trulia.com, there is still time to sell.

Typically, many buyers are eager to move and get settled in before the school year and holidays begin but that doesn’t mean you should be discouraged. While the spring is considered a peak selling period, I recall looking for a home in the winter months and successfully closing just after the New Year. Read more

Home sales on the rise in Columbia, SC

Columbia had lowest supply of homes for sale in September in two years

By RODDIE BURRIS – rburris@thestate.com

A more balanced real estate market emerged in September in the Midlands and around the state as more homes sold faster. Read more

Housing: The Reasons It Is Coming Back

Monday, we told you that many experts are beginning to call a bottom in house prices. Why? Writing in the Financial Times, Roger Altman, former deputy Treasury secretary, explained why he is so bullish on housing: Read more

S.C. home sales rise 7.3% in first half

Sales of homes across South Carolina rose an average 7.3% in the first half of this year. However, some areas with smaller populations saw home sales falter, according to S.C. Realtors. (Photo/File)

Sales of homes across South Carolina rose an average 7.3% in the first half of this year, with strong gains in the urban areas driving the pace over last year’s first half, according to Multiple Listing Service data released Tuesday by S.C. Realtors. Read more

6 Signs A Home Will Hold Its Resale Value

Most buyers have a wish list of features they’d like to have in a home. Often missing from that list is how salable the home will be when they later decide to sell.

Generally, buyers deal indirectly with resale value. They want a home they can buy at market value or less. They want to buy a home that will retain its value. They want to buy a home that will suit their needs. They want to buy a home they can make their own. Read more

Columbia home sales up 16% in January

Home sales in the metro Columbia market jumped nearly 16% in January as the residential real estate market appears to be on the rebound, S.C. Realtors reported Wednesday. Read more

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