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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 »

3 Pro Marketing Tips

I’m sharing three tips to help you market your home properly for selling. We became the top listing team in Columbia this year, so I wanted to mention a few professional tips for marketing your home. 1. Use professional photography. Make sure your pictures are excellent. If you have an agent that thinks they can… Read more »

A Quick 2019 Recap From The Downing Group

This has been another record year for our team, and it’s all thanks to you. As 2019 is coming to an end, I wanted to bring you a quick recap of Columbia real estate. Not only has it been a great year for our market overall, but it has also been our ninth consecutive record… Read more »

What Makes the Holiday Season a Great Time to Sell?

Don’t buy into the myth that the holiday season is a bad time to sell. There are a couple of key benefits to selling during this time. Many people assume the holiday season isn’t a good time to sell a home, but is that true? Not exactly—it all depends on your situation. There are a… Read more »

Why Now Might Be Your Best Opportunity to Buy or Refinance

What’s happening as far as interest rates and mortgages go? Brian Prahl from Palmetto Mortgage Group is here to fill us in. Today I’m happy to be joined by one of our longtime preferred lenders, Brian Prahl, from Palmetto Mortgage Group. He’s here to bring some recent mortgage-related news to our attention. If you’ve been… Read more »

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