1604 Tall Pines Circle

A wonderful home centrally located at a great price. This traditional ranch style home boasts: a large family room with a big picture window; a dining area; a spacious galley kitchen with updated counters and tiles floors; three large bedrooms and a nicely updated bath with tile surround and tile floors. Outside is a large single carport, a huge entertaining deck and a large fenced in yard. Come make this home yours before someone else does!

320 N. Hampton Court

Come live in this incredible house that has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.  Located on a corner lot, tucked away deep in Hamptons Grant, this warm inviting home boasts a large family room with built-ins on either side of your beautiful eye-catching fireplace; a formal dining room with hardwoods and moldings; a spacious eat-in kitchen with a great bay window that overlooks your beautiful in-ground pool; a sunroom; a master suite that is on the main floor with a walk-in closet and a private bath with a jetted tub, separate shower, and a water closet. Upstairs are two bedrooms, an office and a bonus room with a back staircase.  Outside is a great front porch, patio, two car garage, in ground pool and a fenced back yard.  Make this your dream home before someone else does!

112 Addison Court

Located in Hope Ferry Plantation, Lexington, SC, close to Lake Murray, and the schools are in Lexington One.  The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sunroom and a bonus room, all of which are tastefully painted in lovely neutrals, and pleasing pastels. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, large walk-in closet, while the other bedrooms are nicely sized and share a bathroom. The dining room conveniently opens into the brightly lit kitchen that has white cabinets and a smooth top range, and a pass-through to the sunroom. The sunroom has hardwood floors with an entire wall being windows, and leads out to a deck, perfect for entertaining. The bonus room would make a great home office or playroom.  This one will not stay on the market long!

Movie Night at Irmo Park

Movie Night June 7, 2013

J.T. Livingston, of The ART Team, Prudential Midlands Real Estate, will sponsor a movie night at The Irmo Park, 7330 Carlisle St., Irmo, SC  29063, Friday, June 7, 2013, starting at 7:45 p.m.  The movie featured will be Madagascar 3.  Please bring a canned good for Harvest Hope.  A special thanks to co-sponsors, JJ Hammond w/ Movement Mortgage and Charlie Brown’s Carpet Cleaning.  Free popcorn and drinks are provided!! If you have any questions, please call J.T. at 803-348-6289.  We look forward to you joining us for a fun night out!

1343 Sunnyside Drive

Lovely Cape Cod style house located on a huge wooded lot in Forest Hills, has all of the extras that really make a home special and unique. With three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, spacious eat-in kitchen, extra-large bonus room, hardwood floors, and a private patio with hot tub, it is a need to see!

572 Beaver Hut Trail

This beautiful house in Eastover, SC, really does have it all.  With over an acre in a serene country-like setting, it backs up to a 20-acre pond!  There are five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and an updated kitchen that includes appliances, just waiting for someone to start enjoying the good life!

Riverbanks Zoo Answer

In 1998 Riverbanks received the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Edward H. Bean Award for the long-term breeding of toucans. The toco toucan is one of several species raised at Riverbanks.

Riverbanks Zoo is celebrating toucans by offering a special discount on Tuesdays.  Two can get in for the price of one during the summer promotion Toucan Tuesdays, but you must bring in two cans (or non-perishable items) to qualify. This offer is good on Tuesdays only through the summer, June 4 to August 27, 2013. Promotion applies to general admission rates only (Explorer wristbands and memberships not included). Purchase one admission and get the second of equal or lesser value free. Visitor must turn in two canned or other non-perishable food items to receive the discount.  

Source ~ Riverbanks Zoo Website

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!  

Riverbanks Zoo

Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, SC, holds the rank of fourth in the nation for exceptional zoos, according to Trip Advisor.   Very family friendly,  Riverbanks Zoo is especially known for toucans.  Any particular reason?  Answer will be posted tomorrow.  Have a great Thursday!

Where to Park Your Weekend

Happy Friday everyone! 

Whether you plan to hit the beach or stay in town, the warm weather calls for some outdoor activities.  Finley Park is one of the many fine parks we have the privilege of enjoying here in Columbia, SC.  Wishing all of you a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!

Historic Columbia Answer

Just one more reason to visit Columbia and get to know our wonderful city.

The Hale-Elmore-Seibels House or Seibels House is a historic building located in Columbia, South Carolina.[2][3] Records of the exact year of its construction were destroyed in 1865 during the burning of the city by Union soldiers serving under General William Tecumseh Sherman. The best guess for the date of construction stems from a purported "1796" carved into a beam in the basement. Much of the early history of the house is uncertain, but it is thought to be the oldest building in Columbia.[4]
Located at 1601 Richland Street, the house is the headquarters of the Historic Columbia Foundation, and is open to the public as a museum. Its extensive restored garden serves as the backdrop for wedding receptions and other events.    Wikipedia.

Historic Columbia

Columbia has some of most fantastic history of any city in the United States.   Does anyone know the name of this lovely house?  Answer will be posted tomorrow.  Have a wonderful Wednesday!

30 under 30

Bradley Allen, ABR, CRS, got into real estate to help people—and to help change the way the business is done. Allen, 29, wanted his team’s listings to stand out, so he became one of the few practitioners to produce his own 360-degree virtual tours, In addition, “every house we list gets a pre-home inspection, two hours with a stager, and [time with] an appraiser to measure and draw the house.” Allen puts his money where his mouth is when it comes to ethics. When he found out the Greater Columbia Association of REALTORS® was struggling to pay instructors to teach the NAR Ethics course, he enlisted colleagues to become certified and teach it at no cost.

10 Bath and Kitchen Trends to Watch This Year

10 Bath and Kitchen Trends to Watch This Year

A View of Shandon

Good afternoon!   A quick nod to a section of Columbia known for its classic architecture and Southern charm, Shandon is a must see for those who appreciate a uniquely beautiful neighborhood.  Please enjoy the exceptional view! 

504 Hampton Forest, Columbia, SC

Happy Friday everyone! 

As we head into the weekend, soaking up the sun and enjoying the down time, take a moment and consider our newest listing at 504 Hampton Forest, Columbia, SC.  This sweet two story townhouse has 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and is a prime example of a gracious in town lifestyle.  The Hampton Forest community has not only an in-ground pool, a cabana, and outdoor fireplace, but a 16 seat big screen theater as well.  Imagine reserving that for movie night! Perhaps best of all, the grounds are beautifully landscaped and maintained for those who love a low-maintenance lifestyle. Have a great weekend folks!

Smash Burger is Smashing

I had a great lunch today Smash Burger on Devine st. First of all it was packed and I know why. The food was great. It was tasty yet not greasy. I am sort of a "fry-aholic" and these past the test especially the "smash fries", they had a great flavor but not over powering.

Go try Smash Burger you won't be disappointed.

Welcome to the neighborhood!

Yeah We Got An App for That

Just recently our local MLS, the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service in Columbia SC, put out an app for both the agent and the consumer. Of course you can't get all of the info we can, but its pretty detailed. I have noticed it has options for drawing your boundaries, great search criteria and a map button that will take you to the listing from where you are.

 

 

 

To down load it, either go to the "App Store" or "Play Book" and search Columbia SC, make sure to click on the icon with the blue background, white house and palmetto tree. It's free and that easy. Here is a link to the brochure. 

What’s Behind Falling Housing Inventories?

 Believe it or not, but inventory is low right now. We are having a hard time finding buyers something to fit their taste. Here is a great article on why that is.

What’s Behind Falling Housing Inventories?