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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: March 11, 2026 by Maria Godfrey

Scrolling through Facebook this week, I came across a post geared specifically toward first-time homebuyers. It truly disheartened me to realize how many first-time buyers aren’t aware of programs that offer up to $10,000 in down payment assistance. Many aren’t educated about what a buyer’s agent does to represent and protect them...

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Headline: Real Estate News

Section: Local

Date: February 12, 2026 by Maria Godfrey

For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. Whether it’s being closer to children and grandchildren, reconnecting with longtime friends, or simply wanting a home that’s easier to maintain, the motivation may vary — but the theme is the same. Downsizin...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: January 14, 2026 by Maria Godfrey

Many first-time buyers hit the same wall: saving enough for their down payment. In fact, a study found 31% of first-time buyers say it’s the hardest part of the entire homebuying process. But here’s something that could make that a whole lot easier. South Carolina Housing offers a special homeownership initiative for eligible public ...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: December 10, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is finally building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are returning. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in a long time, we’re seeing real movement again.  It’s not a surge. But it is a shift and one that could set the stage ...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: November 7, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt?  The short answer? No.The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. Homes are still being bought and sold, contracts are still being signed, and closings are still ha...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: October 10, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025: “By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, ...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: September 15, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

This isn’t the Market for DYI Selling.  A few years ago, you might’ve been able to stick a “For Sale By Owner” sign in your yard and call it a day. Homes were flying off the market, and buyers were competing hard. But times have changed. Today’s market isn’t “list it and they will come.” With mo...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: August 11, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

Local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still hold the power. In a buyer’s market, there are more homes for sale and not as many buyers. That means homes sit longer, buyers have more negotiating power, and prices tend to soften as a result. It’s simple ...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: July 10, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

The market is shifting, and sellers who aren’t up to date are falling behind. Today, nearly 1 in 5 homeowners are reducing their asking price to try to draw buyers back in. That’s what happens when homes are priced based on last year’s headlines, not this year’s reality. Because, in today’s market, if your asking price...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: June 10, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

Lately, it feels like every headline about the real estate market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? But here’s one thing, real estate has always been about the long game. And when you look at the big picture, not just the latest clickbait headlines, it’s easy ...

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Headline: First Steps, and Sold Signs

Section: Local

Date: May 7, 2025 by Maria Godfrey

The big question that I hear from Buyers in our area is “Do you think home prices will drop soon?” The answer is NO! Here’s what you should know: Homeownership is a long-term investment, and every day you wait, homes become more expensive. Experts predict home prices will rise by 3-4% annually over the next five years.  The ...

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