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…
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…
You’re walking along about your day and someone stops you and ask, “So who do you work with?” what is your elevator speech? You should have a well-defined group who you chose to work with. If you respond “anyone”, my friend you will soon be out of business, because you will not be running a…
Selling a home involves many different people and processes: these could include multiple sellers, home buyers, real estate agents, lenders, escrow and title, couriers, notaries, lawyers, accountants, inspectors, appraisers, homeowner associations, county and city officials, including tax authorities. This is why it is so important to choose your real estate agent carefully: they will be…
Hey Columbia SC Metro Friends!Are you ready to buy that new home, get car insurance, or finance your new vehicle? Ever wonder how your credit is calculated? You need to understand how your Ultra FICO score is calculated. There will be some changes coming soon in the credit scoring model. January 2019 you will see…
When selecting a new home in Columbia SC, it is important to choose the right one. Remember you will be spending a substantial part of your life living in your new location, so making a perfect choice is important. Having a new home can be free or gifted if you are extremely lucky, but most…