SC Should Become The ‘VC’ State

The other day I received an email from a daily news source, with one of it's headlines reading, "Lawmakers Examine Tax Credits For Angel Funds." If you know me, you know that I love this stuff.I've quietly argued for a long time, that South Carolina … [Continue reading]

“Postcard” Your House With Snow Pics!

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Snow Creates Bread Dash Every Time!!!

Seemingly More About Tradition Than NecessityMost South Carolinans are very familiar with the image above (pic snapped by Laurin Manning today). The empty bread shelves can only mean one thing: Some Weatherman Mentioned "SNOW!"I don't know about the … [Continue reading]

CMLS Top Producer 2010. Thank You!

Of Almost 2,000 Members, Proud To Be On The ListAs the first week of 2011 progresses, I'm humbled to receive congratulatory phone calls from fellow Realtors, lenders and closing attorneys. After a busy year of networking, marketing and pretty much … [Continue reading]

Columbia’s Newest Real Estate Hotsheet

Columbia's Newest Listings: Nov. 17 - Dec. 31, 2010Given that we're closing out 2010 and beginning a new year, there are loads of topics I'm usually antsy to blog about. Knowing what's popular, however, I can't help but let the 'HotSheet' marninate … [Continue reading]

Just A Proud Dad…Being Proud

In the age of Facebook, Flickr and Shutterfly it's difficult to keep photos secret if you intend to wrap them in bows and give them as Christmas presents. Well, now that our moms, grandparents and other family members have their new prizes, Jennifer … [Continue reading]

Snow Pics Can ‘Postcard’ Most Anything

There's no doubt, our Amy takes some of the best pictures in the industry. That said, a home somehow seems most photogenic when it's covered with snow.Whether it's an old leaning country barn, stately King's Grant stunner or a Heathwood mansion, … [Continue reading]

Heathwood Home Coming To Market

"Franklin, You/Y'all Have The Best Listings In Town"During a quick 'drive-by,' I snapped this pic on our way to lunch last week...On Monday, Amanda and I will be putting a sign in front of this awesome house pictured above. I don't know the intricate … [Continue reading]

Finally, S.C. Earns A 7th Seat

New Lines Will Produce Lots of Deal MakingAs American folklore has it, when Lyndon B. Johnson was born in 1908, his grandfather jumped on a horse and galloped by nearby Texas farms hollaring, "A United States Senator was born today!!!"As the U.S. … [Continue reading]

“River Street” Homes Always Popular

Wales Garden's Saluda Ave. Produces Solid SaleIn my experience, Wales Garden has always been considered one of the creme ee la creme neighborhoods in Columbia. Perhaps because it's the most traveled, Saluda Ave. serves as the flagship street on the … [Continue reading]