Florence SC Real Estate

Community Events Meeting Adjourned! Wow!  Meeting Adjourned.  Today was my last membership meeting as President of the Pee Dee REALTOR Association; and I want to thank the PDRA members for the opportunity to serve in this capacity and give back to our industry.  It has been an extremely valuable experience both personally and professionally.  The last 3 years, as […]
Florence SC Real Estate Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster  If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know there are buyers who are ready and able to pay today’s high prices. But they want a home that’s move-in ready. A recent press release from Redfin explains: “Buyers are still out there and they’re […]
Florence SC Real Estate Why Your Asking Price Matters Even More Right Now Why Your Asking Price Matters Even More Right Now If you’re thinking about selling your house, here’s something you really need to know. Even though it’s still a seller’s market today, you can’t pick just any price for your listing. While home prices are still appreciating in most areas, they’re climbing at a slower pace […]
Florence SC Real Estate How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market? How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market? Some Highlights Are you wondering if the upcoming election will have an impact on the housing market? Here’s what history tells us you need to know if you’re considering a move.​ Data shows home sales slow in November but quickly bounce back and rise the following year. […]
Buying Myths Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights According to a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for twelve straight years. That’s because a home is so much more just than a roof over your head. It’s also an asset that typically grows in value […]
First Time Home Buyers Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates? Should I Move with Today’s Mortgage Rates? When mortgage rates spiked up over the last few years, some homeowners put their plans to move on pause. Maybe you did too because you didn’t want to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate for your next home. But is that still the right strategy for […]
First Time Home Buyers Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes […]
First Time Home Buyers Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now? Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now? You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing […]
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Florence SC Real Estate Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to […]
Buying Myths 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home 4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this […]
Florence SC Real Estate Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You Why Overpricing Your House Can Cost You If you’re trying to sell your house, you may be looking at this spring season as the sweet spot – and you’re not wrong. We’re still in a seller’s market because there are so few homes for sale right now. And historically, this is the time of year when […]
Florence SC Real Estate The Best Week to List Your House is Almost Here The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here Are you thinking about making a move? If so, now may be the perfect time to start the process. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is just around the corner. A recent Realtor.com study looked at housing market trends over […]
Florence SC Real Estate Why Today’s Seller’s Market is Good for Your Bottom Line Why Today’s Seller’s Market Is Good for Your Bottom Line Thinking about selling your house and wondering if now’s a good time to do it? Here’s what you need to know. Even though the number of homes for sale has been growing this year, there still aren’t enough homes on the market for all the buyers who want to […]
Disclosure 3 Important Differences Between Real Estate Agents One of the hardest parts of buying a home is understanding real estate terminology.  It’s not just a matter of learning new words.  You may also need to unlearn a few things you thought you knew.  For example, did you know that “REALTOR(R)” is a trademark denoting membership in the National Association of REALTORS(R), and […]
Florence SC Real Estate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day ERA Leatherman Realty Honors the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Events Press Release: Amy McCalman Kirby Installed as 2024 President for the Pee Dee REALTOR Association Press Release: Amy McCalman Kirby Installed as 2024 President for the Pee Dee REALTOR Association Photo #1:  Jean Leatherman, Broker/Owner ERA Leatherman Realty, Inc., 2024 President Amy McCalman Kirby, and 2024 Vice President Vonda Sellers Ford   Florence, South Carolina — Amy McCalman Kirby, a Broker with ERA Leatherman Realty, Inc., of Florence, was installed […]
First Time Home Buyers Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score As the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it’s never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare for homeownership is building a solid credit score. Lenders review your […]
Florence SC Real Estate Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years Experts Project Home Prices Will Rise over the Next 5 Years Even with so much data showing home prices are actually rising in most of the country, there are still a lot of people who worry there will be another price crash in the immediate future. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae shows […]
Florence SC Real Estate When You Sell Your House, Where Do You Plan To Go? When You Sell Your House, Where Do You Plan To Go? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you may have heard the supply of homes for sale is still low, and that means your house should stand out to buyers who are craving more options. But you may also be wondering, once you sell, […]
First Time Home Buyers How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle How To Turn Homeownership into a Side Hustle Does the rising cost of just about everything these days make your dream of owning your own home feel less within reach? According to Bankrate, many people are seeking additional income through side hustles, possibly to cope with those increasing expenses and save for a home. This […]