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Monthly Archives: October 2020

    Should I Renovate My House Before I Sell It?

    By Lindsay Miller | October 30, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 29, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 29, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 29, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 27, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 26, 2020

    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 

    By Lindsay Miller | October 26, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 26, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 20, 2020

    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

    By Lindsay Miller | October 20, 2020

    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