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Buyer Resources

Assumable Mortgages in South Carolina: An Opportunity Midlands Buyers Should Know About

Assumable mortgages may give Midlands buyers a big advantage: a much lower mortgage rate. In fact, that’s something I think more buyers should know about. Last week, I shared how higher mortgage rates are changing the home search. We talked about seller concessions, rate buydowns and builder incentives. This week, let’s add another option: assumable […]
Buyer Resources

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Midlands Home Buyers

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home and watching mortgage rates climb, you may be wondering whether it makes sense to put your home search on hold. I get it. Higher mortgage rates affect your monthly payment. They can also change how much home you qualify for or how much you’re comfortable spending. But […]
Places to Live

Living in Blythewood SC: Homes, Lifestyle & What Buyers Should Know

If you’re considering living in Blythewood SC, you may want to take another look at everything this growing Midlands community has to offer. Located just north of Columbia along the I-77 corridor, Blythewood offers an interesting mix of established neighborhoods, newer construction, starter homes, larger properties and impressive luxury homes. Of course, there’s been plenty […]
Places to Live

Buying a Home on Lake Murray, SC: Communities, Home Styles & Price Points

If you’re searching for Lake Murray SC homes, one of the first things to understand is that Lake Murray isn’t one real estate market. And that’s actually one of the things that makes it so interesting. Depending on which side of the lake you explore, you can find condos, established neighborhoods, ranch homes, new construction, […]