>> Columbia’s Newest Listings: Feb. 8 – March 2, 2010

New Benchmark Comp in King’s Grant – 70 Somerton

I can’t verify but this may be the first time that I can remember having two King’s Grant homes Under Contract at the same time. As you can imagine I rushed to put SOLD signs in the front yards within hours of putting the deals together.

The two homes are completely different. 70 Somerton is a former Parade of Homes participant, almost overly spotless and backs up to the woods side of Somerton Place. This home will be the new flagship of the neighborhood in regards to future comps.

2 Tombee Ct. is a stately home in the middle of King’s Grant. This home is about 3,030 sq. ft. and has the prime location of backing up to the popular walking trail.

I’m obviously proud but moreover I’m just happy for the neighborhood. For a few months there were too many homes on the market in King’s Grant and price/ft slipped a tinch. Now that 70 Somerton Place will close at $176/ft., things should be back in order and other homes will enjoy this comp for any upcoming appraisals.

Having Finley affords me the annual opportunity to hang out with 40 or 50 friends for about two fun but dormant hours. I found myself in this now familiar place this past Wednesday morning as I waited for her name to be called at a local day school.

The day school business in Columbia is pretty fascinating to say the least. Finley’s been registered with 8 schools around town since Jenna was pregnant. At Eastminster Pres. the other day, Finley’s name was called pretty late in the rotation. Turns out we are # 33 or 34 on the ‘Toddler 1″ list. As you can imagine, this isn’t a great spot to be in

We were thrilled to get a call from Incarnation Lutheran on Tuesday. This popular program has an opening for Finley as long as she can ‘sit up’ by herself. We’re almost there! We’re proud to enroll her at Incarnation as we have many friends that are involved with the program.

I’m sure we’ll stay on all of the lists around town as Incarnation is a few extra miles from work. Either way, we’re happy.

I had fun with my friends the other day at Eastminster. I gladly stroked the check to ‘stay on the list’ as did everyone else. I’m sure I’ll stroke it again next year, too. 🙂

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Richland Co. Property Transfers; Feb 15 – 21, 2010
Last week we examined the possibility that The State Newspaper wasn’t publishing all of the property transfers that were happening in Richland County. If you click the link above, you’ll plainly see that our discovery remains true.

Until I begin a new blog platform I’ll probably publish the ‘Property Transfers List’ about every two weeks. I’m publishing it today because last week I announced that I’d make this a weekly post and I wanted to stay true to my word.

Given my post frequency I think this list will be better served as a bi-weekly project. Either way, I think we’ve demonstrated that there are more property transfers than The State Newspaper is reporting. Thank goodness!!! 🙂

Richland Co. Property Transfers; Feb 7 – 14, 2009
As I go around town I hear about how the “Property Transfers” in The State Newspaper have dwindled down to almost zero. I have to admit, I really don’t have any idea how The State chooses their list. I do know however that real estate closings are happening and the transfers aren’t reflected in our local newspaper.

Pure curiosity prompted me to do a little research and my findings were interesting. If you click the link above you’ll find a more accurate list of what’s CLOSED in Richland Co.

In response to this little research project I’m gonna try to provide the transfers on a weekly basis. I’ll try to treat it much like the popular “Hotsheet” and phase in the Lexington Co. property transfers in the weeks to come.

If you’ve been around me lately you’re aware that I’ve affectionately nicknamed Finley “My Pink Turkey.” Throw in some southern accent with a tinch of exaggeration and “Pank Toorkie” is a more accurate description.

Finleys constantly pulling her feet up so she can suck on her toes. When she’s all wet from a bath she swings those feet up and I swear she looks like a shiny pink, slick Butterball turkey. It’s pretty funny.

Next time we have a bath I’ll try to snap a better image of the whole situation. It can be quite a sight.

As all new parents we’re having a big time with our sweetheart. Before we had a name for her I went around town calling her “Twitter” but right now she’s daddy’s little “Pink Turkey.”

These are good times… 🙂