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SC home sales start 2012 on a positive note – Business – TheState.com
“The South Carolina housing market opened 2012 in positive territory in its major metropolitan areas, with sales and home prices both on the upswing and inventory levels dwindling, according to a report Wednesday by the S.C. Realtors trade group.” “The report is kindling optimism in the industry that housing has found its footing after years… [View Details ►►]
Local Realtor® to Home Buyers, “Buy Columbia, SC Homes Now!”
(You’ve Heard it Before, but…) Now Could Be the Time to Buy a Home! For Immediate Release: February 14, 2011 Columbia, SC – The old adage “There’s no time like the present” might not first come to mind when looking at today’s national housing market. But according to Donna Arvay, Realtor®, ABR® of Russell &… [View Details ►►]
Will Baby Boomers Rock the Housing Market? | AOL Real Estate
As first-time buyers struggle with higher hurdles at the bank, some experts are pinning their hopes on baby boomers to boost the flagging housing market. Roughly defined as the generation bookended by the close of World War II and the rise of the civil rights movement, baby boomers — ages 47 to 65 — are… [View Details ►►]
Columbia, S.C. #20 of 25 Best Places to Retire – CNNMoney
South Carolina’s capital offers all the amenities of city life, with a healthy dose of Southern hospitality, great weather for enjoying the outdoors all year, and a low cost of living to boot. (Think three-bedroom bungalows for $150,000.) There are dozens of golf courses in or near Columbia. The city’s three rivers, 12-mile greenway, and… [View Details ►►]
14 Screen, Stadium-Style Cinema Slated for Lexington, SC | Arts & Culture | Lexington News
A Charlotte, NC company has big plans to build an upscale 14-screen multiplex in Lexington. Stone Theatres Management, LLC announced an agreement Friday to build a theater at the Corley Mill Retail Shopping Development on Sunset Blvd. (U.S. Hwy 378) at the eastern end of Lexington. Read More: 14 screen, stadium-style cinema slated for Lexington | Arts &… [View Details ►►]
Lake Murray Marina demolished to build apartment complex
A marina considered a landmark on Lake Murray is starting its transformation into an apartment complex. Construction of the 216-unit complex is expected to start at Lake Murray Marina in Ballentine after Labor Day. Redeveloping the 50-year-old marina — once a busy spot on the 650-mile lakeshore — is estimated to cost $35 million. The… [View Details ►►]
What goes down, goes up…and down…and up again
It’s an understatement to say our country’s economy is in a very fragile state today. Obviously, you’ve heard or seen what’s been going on in Washington regarding the debt ceiling debate and the repercussions after the bill was signed into law. Instead of talking politics tonight about what’s going on, I wanted to talk about… [View Details ►►]
Rare sighting in our community!
By Nathan Ballentine, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage – Driving home this week, I saw something that’s been quite rare around here the past 24 months. New construction – right here in our Chapin! As everyone knows, the past two years have been very rough for the US and local economy. Especially in the housing market… [View Details ►►]
How to Choose a Front Door Color – GMC Trade Secrets
The front door is the first thing that welcomes visitors — and prospective buyers — into your home. Make a great first impression by choosing the perfect color for your front door. Carter Oosterhouse shares his trade secrets for choosing the right shades based on the color, style and surroundings of your home, with a… [View Details ►►]
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