Mortgage rates are expected to fall in 2025, increasing your buying power. What does the housing market hold for 2025? Before we discuss this, all of us at The Downing Group are thinking about and praying for the victims of Hurricane Helene. Many of us, along with our clients, have been personally affected. We are… Read more »
These are the steps you need to take when purchasing a home. How do you buy a house? We recently received this question from one of our online platforms, so today I’m sharing the basic steps of purchasing a home. I’ll start by working with an experienced Realtor and work my way to closing. Feel… Read more »
If you want to move here, let me explain the two property tax rates. If you are from a state where you get uncomfortable weather in the winter and you’re thinking of moving to South Carolina, you should learn how our residential property taxes work. Here’s a quick breakdown. There are two property tax rates… Read more »
Here’s my full interview with Brian Prahl of Palmetto Mortgage Group. This week we’re speaking with Brian Prahl, regional president of Palmetto Mortgage group. But first, I wanted to remind you all of the client appreciation event coming up on September 25, the Gamecock football game. If you haven’t gotten an email about this event,… Read more »
Here’s what it’s like to live on Lake Murray. For those of you who are considering making a move, whether you’re a local or transplant, today I’ll discuss what it’s like to live on Lake Murray. I’ve personally lived in the area since 2014, and my team and I have become the best agents… Read more »
If you’re a buyer, here’s what you need to know about our market in 2021. What do buyers need to know about our Columbia real estate market? For one thing, inventory is as crazy as ever and stands at just 0.9 months. It’s a feeding frenzy out there for every type of home that’s decently… Read more »
Here’s what you can expect from the mortgage world in 2021. Today I’m joined by Brian Prahl of Palmetto Mortgage Group to give a 2021 interest rate forecast and talk about the refinance savings you can take advantage of. Brian says the mortgage industry has been crazy lately, but in a good way. COVID obviously… Read more »
Here are the major legal issues to know about when transacting real estate. Today I’m honored to be joined by my friend Andy, a prominent real estate attorney here in South Carolina. We’re going to discuss the key legal items you should know when buying or selling real estate. Real estate transactions have many legal… Read more »
Here are the pros and cons of living in a homeowners association. I’ve been hearing from a lot of clients about homeowners associations, which can be a real firestorm for some. Is living in a homeowners association a bad thing or a good thing? The truth is that it depends on your situation and what… Read more »
Gearing up for a home purchase? Heed this advice from our buying expert. Today I’m joined by the one and only Sean Coffey, who’s been the top buyer agent on our team for the past five or six years. Sean has sold at least 150 to 200 homes since he’s been with us. Though he… Read more »
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