Nicole's Lexington, SC Real Estate Blog

  Tot Trade Children's Consignment Sale Fall 2010   Coming next weekend -- Tot Trade Children's Consignment Sale!  The official Fall Sale dates are September 16-20, 2010, from 9 am - 7 pm.  It will be held at the Jamil Temple, in Columbia, SC. There are many deals to be had at this sale, I've he...

  Facebook can be a fun and valuable social networking tool, but don't put yourself at risk.  This post is about how one person's innocent mistake at using a new Facebook application, Facebook Places, put a lot of people on edge, as their geographic location and activities was broadcast to the wo...

Upcoming Events in (and around!) Columbia, SC for September 2010!   Just because summer vacation is coming to an end doesn't mean there's nothing to do in Cola-town!  Check out these festivals, conferences, bike rides, and other great activities as the days get a little shorter during the month o...

Upcoming Consignment Sale Dates in Columbia, SC Happy Back-to-School!  Along with the school bus, this time of year usually brings us relief from the heat, a new routine, and...consignment sales!  I am a big consignment sale supporter, and whether you have children already or if you are expecting...

Have you ever wondered what exactly is going on behind that drywall of yours?  Well, there's good news.  If you're building a home, or thinking of building one, in the Lexington, SC area, the following article outlines one huge reason why you should consider having a "pre-drywall inspection." Pl...

When Choosing a Lender, Look before you Leap! Late in 2009, I began working with a young professional on the purchase of her first home.  She had a modest budget, but she was realistic about her options.  My client is very smart, but inexperienced, as we all were at one time, in the homebuying pr...

Look out, Lexington SC Homebuyers who are going to use FHA Financing. There are some changes with mortgage insurance which may cause your payment to go up if you close after September 7, 2010! Good Friday! There are some (big) changes to the FHA program beginning on September 7th, 2010.  FHA is ...

Selling a Vacant Home?  Read This First! Trying to sell a home in the current market is...difficult.  There are so many variables.  So many different things to consider.  It's all so confusing, so you hire a real estate agent.  I have written before on some of the things you "must" do when listin...

Have you ever sold a home on eBay?  If so, post here and let's hear about your experience. There is, in fact, a "Real Estate" section on eBay, and there are homes listed for sale there.  I'm just wondering if this would be a good advertising venue.  After all, who doesn't at least browse eBay fro...

132 Greenvale Dr, Lexington SC 29072 - Oak Pointe Just Listed! 132 Greenvale Dr, Lexington SC 29072 Oak Pointe Neighborhood   Excellent home for entertaining your friends and family -- just the right size, just the right price!  Perfect for first time home buyer, or those looking for single-level...