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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 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 […]
Buying Myths The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends If you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan […]
Buying Myths Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? Should I Wait for Mortgage Rates To Come Down Before I Move? If you’ve got a move on your mind, you may be wondering whether you should wait to sell until mortgage rates come down before you spring into action. Here’s some information that could help answer that question for you. In the housing market, […]
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 […]
Buying Myths How Changing Mortgage Rates Impact You How Changing Mortgage Rates Impact You [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re looking to buy a home, it’s important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. That’s because even a small change in mortgage rates can have a big impact on your purchasing power. The best […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Time Home Buyers Your Home Is a Powerful Investment Your Home Is a Powerful Investment Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home. But here’s […]
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 […]
Florence SC Real Estate Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season? Is Your House the Top Thing on a Buyer’s Wish List this Holiday Season? This time every year, homeowners who are planning to move have a decision to make: sell now or wait until after the holidays? Some sellers with homes already on the market may even remove their listing until the new year. But […]
Florence SC Real Estate Why Homeowners Feel Thankful for their Homes Why Homeowners Feel Thankful for Their Homes Some Highlights Here are three reasons why homeowners feel thankful for their homes. First, it’s a safe place that can give you a greater sense of comfort, safety, and security. Second, it gives you freedom of expression. From the color of the paint to the art on the […]
Buying Myths Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices According to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way? It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home […]
Demographics The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home. Living with siblings, parents, and even grandparents […]
Buying Myths Unmasking Scary Myths About Today’s Housing Market Unmasking Scary Myths about Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Here’s what you really need to know about a few myths causing fear in today’s housing market. Despite common misconceptions, many people can buy a home even if they have student loans, home prices are rising nationally (not falling), and you usually don’t have to […]