One of the biggest financial decisions that many people face is whether to buy a home or to rent. There are many factors to consider, including lifestyle, location, and finances. For many people, one of the biggest concerns when it comes to buying a home is the interest rate on their mortgage. Many people balk…
According to the IRS latest statistics, 83% of Americans U.S. Tax returns result in them getting a refund and the average refund amount it $3,120. I know every year we start with the meme and W2 post. It annoys most and starts debates about “people can do whatever they want with their tax money”! It…
Closing Costs for Sellers ½ of the Title & Escrow Fees Fees such as transfer taxes, title insurance, notary fees, etc. Commissions Average Real Estate Commission is 6% in the Columbia Market Loan Payoff Outstanding mortgages balances would be satisfied at closing. Home Warranty (optional) Property Taxes (Prorated) RE Brokerage Administration Fees…
Market update for December 2019, the overall Average Sales Price was up 6.5 percent to $216,158. New Listings were up 17.6 percent to 915. Pending Sales increased 19.5 percent to 876. Inventory grew 9.2 percent to 2,991 units. The price range that tended to sell the quickest was the $100,001 to $150,000 range at 35…
Mortgage pre-qualification is a quick overview of your creditworthiness to give you and your Real Estate Professional a baseline for how much home you can afford. There is nothing worse than going out to look at homes and falling in love with a price point or home that your budget will not allow you to…
Kershaw County is a very unique place and has some great statistical data to consider when looking to buy your new home in the 29045 zip code with the Flagler Real Estate Team. The job forecast for the Columbia SC Metropolitan area is that over 8,000 new jobs will be coming to the area which…
For the 12-month period spanning December 2018 through November 2019, Pending Sales in the Columbia SC Metropolitan and surrounding areas in the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service were up 4.1 percent overall. The price range with the largest gain in sales was the $200,001 to $300,000 range, where they increased 19.6 percent. The overall Median Sales…
Below is a list of the latest property transfers as reported by The State Newspaper. As you can see, the list is by county, zip code, then the street address of properties that have transferred. Let us know if you would like to be on this list as a buyer or seller! My number is…
Are you ready to fulfill that American Dream of Home Ownership? You will need an experienced New Home Sale Professional who represents your best interest in the transaction. Sure the builder’s site agents are “helpful and accessible” but remember they represent their client which is the Seller (Builder). You will want an experienced new home…