Columbia SC Real Estate

The online real estate site eppraisal.com ranked 183 metro areas in a six month analysis of median sales price fluctuations.  Sumter ranked 11th nationally with sale prices up nearly 32 percent.  Others on the list were: Spartanburg ranked 13th, up 28.3 percent Anderson ranked 76th, up 5.8 percen...

I met with Tim from Pinpoint Home Inspections this morning at 464 Jackson Avenue in Keenan Terrace. This home is a brand new craftsman style bungalow that has all the custom features one would expect in a 300,000 dollar home. This home was listed for $169,900. The inspection went great and Tim s...

Decide you are ready to buy your first place. You are not behind on your bills, have some money saved, and have a steady job. You are ready to start investing in your future and maybe plant some roots. Remember: to qualify for the 2009 first time home buyer tax credit, you must keep your home for...

The 2009 tax credit can be used to help pay closing costs on a home loan. This can be done by through a bridge loan that will be repaid either monthly or when you file your taxes. The bridge loan can help with closing costs up to 10% of the home sale price with a maximum of $8,000. The bridge loa...

Thinking about moving to Downtown Columbia, SC? If so, consider 5-Points. 5-Points is a great village like area full of restaurants like Saludas, pubs, shops and boutiques like Wish, and cafes like Gourmet Shop. 5-Points is within walking distance to the University of South Carolina. A Place on t...

Last week it was announced that the 2009 first time home buyer tax credit could be used as a down payment. The next day all information about this new down payment method was removed from the HUD website. 100% financing for Columbia SC real estate came and went in the blink of an eye. All is not ...

What: Festival honoring military personnel When: May 16th, 2009 Armed Forces Day Where: Fort Jackson in Columbia, SC Cost: FREE   Thunder at Fort Jackson, a patriotic festival, offers fun for all ages. Army helicopters, trucks, jeeps and other military vehicles will be on hand for folks to get a ...

Down payment assistance is back! The Federal Housing Administration is going to permit home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a downpayment. This is great news to the many first time home buyers who can't afford the 3.5% down payment required for a FHA loan. The Columbia SC Real Estate marke...

The largest open house of new homes in Columbia, SC is coming weekends in May!   Dates: May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 Time: Noon to 6 pm Cost: FREE   The 2009 Columbia SC Tour of Homes is scattered around Columbia and offers nine Featured Communities and 54 new homes. The Tour shows Columbia SC Real Es...

Forest Hills Home For Sale 2723 Gervais Street Columbia, SC  29204   This classic Forest Hills Columbia SC home is remodeled with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a very large master suite. It has approx. 3000 sq ft and 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. It has a finished walk out base...