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The Latest From Our Columbia 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.
Choosing the Right Offer
If you put your home on the market and get multiple offers for it, how do you know which one is the best?
The 2 Kinds of Property Taxes to Know
There are two tax rates that the government levies on property in South Carolina: the owner-occupied rate and the commercial rate.
Your May 2020 Real Estate Market Update
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 is doing well.
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.
The Coronavirus & Our Market
The coronavirus has affected our economy tremendously, but in the real estate market, it’s business as usual.
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.
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.
Clearing Up a Commission Misconception
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 area, and so many potential buyers contact us, the listing agents, directly.
First Real Estate Market Update of 2020
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 wanted to wait to make real estate moves until after the holidays.
Video Archives
- 3 Pro Marketing Tips
- A Quick 2019 Recap From The Downing Group
- What Makes the Holiday Season a Great Time to Sell?
- What’s the latest with Lake Murray?
- What Must You Do to Sell Quickly and for Top Dollar?
- What You Need to Know About Pre-Foreclosures & Lease Purchases
- A Couple Quick Tips on Buying Lakefront Property
- Advice for Pricing Your Columbia Home Correctly
- Everything You Need to Know About Homeowners Associations
- Be Well-Prepared If You Plan to Buy & Sell at the Same Time
- What’s the latest with Lake Murray?
- A Holiday Message to You
- Is the Market Really Slowing Down?
- How to Choose the Best Agent
- How Do We Help You Price Your Home
- What You Should Be Looking for When Choosing a Listing Agent
- When Should you Order a Home Inspection Before Listing?
- The Answers to 4 Common Real Estate Questions.
- Are You Planning a Move? Don’t Wait until Rates Rise Even Higher.
- An Important Discussion About Homeowners Insurance.
- How Is Supply and Demand Impacting Our Luxury Market?
- The Home Buying Process, From A to Z
- Tips for a Picture-Perfect Home
- Buying vs. Renting—Which Is Best for You?
- What the VC Summer Layoffs Mean for Our Market
- What to Look for in a Columbia Home
- What to Look for in a Lake Murray Home
- What’s All the Fuss About “Zestimates”?
- Why You Should Never List Alone
- How Do Realtors Differ From Regular Real Estate Agents?
- A NEW MARKET UPDATE FOR COLUMBIA
- WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER LIST ALONE
- IS YOUR HOME MARKET READY?
- WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT?
- WHY LIST WITH US?
- WHY SHOULD YOU WORK WITH A REAL ESTATE AGENT?
- BRENT DOWNING AND THE DOWNING DIFFERENCE
