Pastor Josh shares with the church how to move forward in dealing with racial unity.
Pastor Josh shares with the church how to move forward in dealing with racial unity.
Pastor Josh reminds us of the many accomplishments that have occured over the past year including the progress on Columbus365.
Us Realtors differ from regular real estate agents in that we have to abide by a code of ethics. Here’s what I mean. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation What’s the difference between a Realtor and a real estate agent? Today I’m at a quarterly meeting of the General Assembly of Realtors, and I thought it would be an appropriate time to answer this question. Of course, all Realtors are real estate agents,...
If you’re unsure about how the process of buying a home works, I have a general overview for you today. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today, I wanted to discuss the home buying process, from beginning to end. The first part of buying a home is choosing the right agent. Preferably, you should work with a Realtor who is a member of the National Association of Realtors. A good Realtor or agent will...
When it comes to buying versus renting, each option has its share of pros and cons, but buying is far more beneficial to you. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Which is the better option—buying or renting? Each path has its own pros and cons. If you don’t know where you’re going to live or you’re moving within the next year, you’re better off renting. In our Columbia market, it’s tough to get your...
What should you look for when buying lakefront property? Here’s what we think. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation I’ve noticed that a lot of you are either looking to buy lake property or at least interested in it, so I wanted to give you a list of things to look for when buying lakefront property, specifically on Lake Murray. The first thing to know is that most people looking on the lake want to be able...
If you are a seller in our market, I will be answering a few common questions about our market and the home selling process that you may be wondering yourself. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Here are my answers to four common questions I have been getting lately from potential sellers in our market: 1. With the market like it is, should I sell now or wait until next year? Homes in our Columbia market have...
Bill Frehse, a top insurance agent, is here with me to discuss important information regarding homeowners insurance. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I’m at lunch with Bill Frehse, one of the top insurance agents in the state, to discuss what homeowners (and renters) should be thinking about: insurance. The most important thing to remember about homeowners insurance is to have a relationship with your...
Whether you should order a home inspection or not before listing depends on your situation. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Should you order a home inspection before listing? The answer depends on your situation. If your home was built in the 1940s or 50s, you should probably get an inspection just so you know what’s going on with it. The buyer will order their own inspection anyway, so you don’t want...
What’s going on in our local real estate market? It’s time to take a look at recent conditions and how they may impact your real estate goals. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I’d like to take a moment to update you on the latest developments in our market. Currently, our market remains red-hot. In fact, Zillow estimates that homes sold more quickly in 2017 than ever before. And homes this year...
How will recent trends in the mortgage industry impact your buying or selling experience? We discussed the answer to this and other important questions during our recent interview with mortgage expert Randy Brown. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Randy Brown, owner and CEO of Mortgage Options, joined me recently for a very informative interview about real estate financing. We work with Randy all the time, and...
Contracts are a critical part of any real estate transaction, so it’s important to have an agent and attorney who know the ins and outs of your contract. Attorney Mark Thomas joins me today with some advice for you. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation I’m here with my favorite closing attorney and owner of the Thomas Law Firm, Mark Thomas. Mark and I have been doing business together since I first entered...
Finding the right real estate agent is key to having a successful home sale. Here are a few tips to help you get started on your search. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation This week I want to talk about a few of the things you should look for in an agent if you’re selling your house. The first and most obvious trait your agent should have is integrity. You want them to look out for your best interests, not...
Today I want to talk about how we help you price your home for your particular market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation We go on a lot of listing appointments in the Columbia and Midlands areas and are often asked, “How should I price my home?” Any time this comes up, I start first by taking a tour of the seller’s home while keeping in mind who the likely buyer is and what that potential buyer's options...
After the home you’re looking to purchase has been inspected, what comes after? Today I have some advice about what steps you should expect to come after. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale A home inspection is the process in which an inspector comes to the house being sold to find out any potential issues with the home that could affect its value. But what do you do after that initial inspection is over? Today, I’d like to...
