Looking to move to Lexington, SC? You've come to the right place. Both Angela and I have been long-time residents of the town, and we've got all the information you need to find out if living here is right for you. Let's start with the statistics. Lexington, SC is located in Lexington County and has a population of 23,759 residents. Lexington is the largest town in the county and is the second largest...

Moving is stressful. Moving during the most “wonderful time of the year” is even more stressful. At a time when people look forward to celebrating and spending time with family and friends, the last thing anyone wants to do is pack boxes, clean and try to find a moving company. But sometimes, you just don’t have a choice. We can’t always pick when we need to relocate, but moving doesn’t have to...

The price is the first thing buyers notice about your property. If you set your price too high, then the chance of alienating buyers is higher. You want your house to be taken seriously, and the asking price reflects how serious you are about selling your home. Several factors will contribute to your final decision. First, you should compare your house to others that are in the market. If you use an...

Divorce can be downright brutal. On top of that, imagine trying to figure out what to do with one of your most important assets...Your home. As isolated as a divorce can seem, you're not alone. In 2019, there were more than 782,038 divorces in the United States - that's a rate of 7.8 per 1000. Divorcing couples have attorneys to help them through divorce proceedings, various organizations to assist them...

As a buyer, you are entitled to know exactly what you are getting. Don’t take anything for granted, not even what you see or what the seller or listing agent tell you. A professional home inspection is something you MUST do, whether you are buying an existing home or a new one. An inspection is an opportunity to have an expert look closely at the property you are considering purchasing and getting both...

It used to be that buyers could go house shopping and when they have found their dream home, then they go to get pre-approved. However, in today’s market, that has proven to be one of the least effective methods in landing the dream home. Most lenders can pre-qualify you for a mortgage over the phone. Based on general questions about your income, debt, assets, and credit history, lenders can estimate...

In order to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home. The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more choices you have to get the price and terms you want. The most important factor of marketing your home is pricing it right. Your price should be adjusted to reflect the market and your property’s worth. The...

Have These Items Ready When You Apply For a Loan It used to be that lenders mailed out verifications to employers, banks, mortgage companies, and so on, in order to verify the data supplied by borrowers. Nowadays, the interest is often in speed and getting answers quickly so alternate documentation has become more widely used. Alternate documentation means that underwriting answers can be obtained with...

Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the Internal Revenue Service. This required reporting is a consequence of the Tax Reform Act of 1986; it is intended to encourage taxpayer compliance and aid in audit and enforcement efforts by the I.R.S. To help you better understand this subject, the Land Title Association has answered some of the questions most...

Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from one party to another be handled in a neutral, secure and knowledgeable manner. For the protection of buyer, seller and lender, the escrow process was developed. As a buyer or seller, you want to be certain all...