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The Downing Group Blog

The Latest From Our Columbia Market

Inventory is low and demand is high in our market.   What’s the latest news from our Columbia housing market? The bottom line is that inventory is extremely low and still shrinking. There aren’t enough homes for sale for the number of buyers in our market, and there are a couple of reasons why. First,… Read more »

Choosing the Right Offer

Here’s what you need to consider to pick the best offer for your home. If you put your home on the market and get multiple offers for it, how do you know which one is the best? This is an important question because we’re seeing more and more multiple-offer situations in our Columbia marketplace due… Read more »

The 2 Kinds of Property Taxes to Know

How do property taxes work in South Carolina? Here’s what you need to know. There are two tax rates that the government levies on property in South Carolina: the owner-occupied rate and the commercial rate. If you have a property you’re using as your primary residence and it has been registered as such with your… Read more »

Your May 2020 Real Estate Market Update

Here’s how our market has been holding up during the COVID-19 pandemic. In my last few blog entries, I’ve been bringing you updated statistics on the Columbia real estate market as it stands during the pandemic, and even with all the uncertainty the country is facing, I can still say that our market so far… Read more »

Columbia, SC Real Estate Market Update April 2020

Although our real estate market has certainly been impacted by the pandemic, it hasn’t seen as much of a drop-off as you might think. Here’s why. As we continue to navigate the world of real estate during a pandemic, first let me say that my heart goes out to all who have been negatively affected… Read more »

The Coronavirus & Our Market

The coronavirus has affected our economy tremendously, but in the real estate market, it’s business as usual. What’s happening in the Columbia housing market in light of recent events? First of all, I hope you’re all safe and sound, and if my team and I can help you in any way, don’t hesitate to reach… Read more »

What to Look for When Buying a Home

There are certain things that every homebuyer should have in mind during their search. Here are three of the most important. Here are three things that you should be looking for when buying a home: 1. Make sure you’re within your budget. Find out what your budget is by talking with a lender and get… Read more »

Do You Need a Home Inspection?

In the real estate process, there are several kinds of home inspections that buyers and sellers can have done on a property. Here’s an overview of the common types, as well as tips for when to have one done. The most common type of home inspection we see in the real estate industry is a… Read more »

Clearing Up a Commission Misconception

Here’s the plain and simple truth about commission costs for homebuyers. Today I’m going to clear up a common misconception regarding how real estate agents get paid. Too many buyers don’t hire a buyer’s agent to represent them, thinking that they’ll avoid commission costs and extra fees that way. We list properties all around the… Read more »

First Real Estate Market Update of 2020

I’m here with the first market update of 2020, and, unsurprisingly, we still need more inventory. I’m here with your first real estate market update of 2020. Right now, our phones are ringing off the hook like crazy; it’s a huge rush from the people we talked with back in November who told us they… Read more »

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