Monthly Archives: October 2020
Should I Renovate My House Before I Sell It?
Should I Renovate My House Before I Sell It? Some Highlights In today’s hyper-competitive market, buyers are often willing to overlook cosmetic or minor repair needs if it means snagging a home in their price range. With so few houses available for sale today, you may be able to skip the bigger renovations before you... Read More
5 Countertops That Are Worth the Upgrade
5 Countertops That Are Worth the Upgrade by Metro Realty Group agent, Steven Tucker Updating your kitchen can be a smart way to increase your home’s worth. In fact, Remodeling Magazine named a minor kitchen renovation one of the best projects to take on this year — and upgrading your countertops is a good place... Read More
Buyer Interest Is Growing among Younger Generations
Buyer Interest Is Growing among Younger Generations The demand for homes this year is extraordinary as record-breaking numbers of hopeful buyers continue to shop for homes. In a normal year, the peak homebuying season comes to a close by early fall. However, 2020 is anything but a normal year, and the housing market is no... Read More
Three Ways Low Inventory Is a Win for Sellers
Three Ways Low Inventory Is a Win for Sellers The number of houses for sale today is significantly lower than the high buyer activity in the current housing market. According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “There is no shortage of hopeful, potential buyers, but inventory is historically low.” When the demand for homes is... Read More
How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership
How Down Payment Assistance Opens the Door to Homeownership Many people are eager to buy a home right now while affordability continues to be a highlight of the current housing market. However, a recent survey by Sparks Research shows that 20% of first-time homebuyers cite a lack of financial education as a barrier to homeownership. This is definitely understandable. If you... Read More
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity
Two Important Impacts of Home Equity Equity continues to rise, helping American homeowners secure a much more stable financial future. According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the average homeowner gained $9,800 in equity over the past year. In addition, experts project 2020 home prices to continue rising. With prices going up, equity gains will also keep accelerating.... Read More
Selling Your House Is the Right Move, Right Now
Selling Your House Is the Right Move, Right Now Some Highlights Demand from homebuyers has skyrocketed this year, which means today’s sellers are poised to win big. This ideal moment in time to sell your house won’t last forever, though. With more sellers coming to the market in the spring, waiting until next year means buyers will... Read More
SC Home Values Projected to Keep Rising
SC Home Values Projected to Keep Rising As we enter the final months of 2020 and continue to work through the challenges this year has brought, some of us wonder what impact continued economic uncertainty could have on home prices. Looking at the big picture, the rules of supply and demand will give us the... Read More
104 Aderley Oak Loop
Just listed in Irmo/Ballentine! 104 Aderley Oak Loop! Come see this 5 bedroom home for under $250k! This 3,000 sqft property boasts a two car garage, freshly painted walls and new carpet! Everyone loves a master bedroom on the main level! This master suit has a walk-in closet, en-suite w/ soaking tub, separate shower, double... Read More
Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy
Americans Are Gaining Confidence in the Economy The September Jobs Report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.9%. Though that percentage is well below what experts projected earlier this year, it still means millions of people are without work. There’s no way to minimize the tremendous impact this pandemic-induced recession continues... Read More