Financing Options to Invest in Land in South Carolina

Why to consider buying land now

It seems that everyone is waiting for the infamous “Real Estate Crisis” to end before they jump into an inves...

Determining Closing Costs as a Seller

Determining closing costs for a seller in a real estate transaction is pretty simple.  We sell an abundance of raw land for sale in South Carolina so the clos...

Origination of Street Names in Columbia SC

Ever wonder what the street names mean throughout the City of Columbia?  Many of the streets were named for either the American Revolution heroes or infl...

Specialists in Land for Manufactured Homes

  If you’re looking for land for sale for a manufactured home there is no better place to look than with Hunt and Associates.  So sit tight and read abou...

Columbia SC named 1 of 10 Top Places to Retire

  Since I’ve lived in Columbia I’ve always wondered where all of the new residents are coming from.  With raving blog articles like the reputabl...

Forbes Ranks Columbia SC No. 12 for Affordability

  Yes, you've heard the rumors and here is the proof. Forbes ranked Columbia SC Metro area as number 12 of the top 100 metro areas across the U...

Appealing South Carolina Property Tax Values

  If you own real estate in South Carolina you inevitably get a tax bill every year. Some people choose to have their property taxes and insurance esc...

All about Rosewood Drive

Rosewood drive is the 4-lane stretch from Garners Ferry Road(near Fort Jackson) to Bluff Road(Near Olympia and The State Fairgrounds).  Rosewood drive is traveled heavily ...

A Legal Description

A legal description is the most important, accurate and reliable source of information when buying real estate in South Carolina.  A legal description is used in the deed wh...

What is a Survey, Plat and/or Plot?

When buying land it is important to know where your property boundaries begin and end.   A survey is probably the most accurate illustration of property dimensi...

Understanding a Tax Map

Parcels of Real Estate in SC are divided into tax maps in each county. This is a drawing that the county keeps on record for real estate tax purposes. Every property is i...

Choosing the Right Carpet | Tips for Rehab Properties in Columbia SC

If you are planning on replacing your floor covering with carpet there are several options that you have.  There are now pra...

Planning on digging in or around Columbia SC?

By law you must call Palmetto Utility Protection Service (P.U.P.S.) by dialing 811 locally, or call toll free at 1-888-721-7877, between the hours of ...

Tips on how to find property corners when buying land.

Planning on buying land? Most of the time when you are looking at land for sale you will want to identify property corners. Although a s...

What is a Land Home Package? | Manufactured and Modular Homes

A Land Home Package, as I know it, is a term that is primarily used in dealing with the purchase for a manufactured or modular home....

MLS Listings Columbia SC | Craigslist Cross-Reference

Looking for Columbia's Craigslist? You better read the paragraph below first!

  If you've ever scanned through the multiple listings on Craig...

What is the standard commission for Columbia SC?

If you find anyone that will answer this question you should warn him or her that they may be violating anti-trust laws.  Anti Trust Laws prohibit ...

South Carolina Real Estate Tax Information

If you own real estate in South Carolina you are probably aware of the annual property tax that gets sent to your billing address each year.  I've always...

...or vs. ...ee

If real estate terms weren't confusing enough!  Some terms can completely throw you in a loop wondering if you are the Mortgagor or Mortgagee.  Here is a quick cheat sheet so when ...

Tips: Prepare a home for a quicker sale

Prepare a home for a quicker sale

As a real estate agent, I am always running across homes that need basic makeovers.  I know it is difficult to visualize ...

The City of Columbia SC

Columbia SC

The first thing I learned when I got my real estate license was the term "location, location, location".  It's quite obvious that people have different wants, ...

Finding sales information in Columbia SC

With today's inconsistent economy hand-in-hand with a injured real estate market, it is difficult to determine the values of homes without the proper tools...

Foreclosures - HUD properties

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Are you looking for foreclosed or HUD homes in South Carolina?  As a Certifie...

FHA owes me money!

As a 10+-year veteran in the Real Estate Sales and development, I run across all kinds of questions. For instance, I just went to visit my mother-in-law over the weekend and sh...

Lake Wateree Real Estate and Information

Lake Wateree, a man-made lake, is operated by Duke Power Company and consist of over 13,000 acres of water surface area and nearly 250 miles of shoreline....

Tips: Pricing your home

Tips on How to Price Your Home

There are several methods in coming up with pricing your home. With any subject property it is better to get as much information as possibl...

What specific documents are required when selling a home in South Carolina?

1. Property Disclosure Form- This document, now required for all real estate transactions, requires you to reveal all kn...