Archive for December 2011
As I sit here and reflect back on 2011 I am eagerly waiting for the birth of 2012. I am truly blessed and have a wonderful life. I am surrounded by great people. I give thanks to my family, they amaze me with there growth and love. I give thanks to my employer Rhetta Whitehead and Craig Summerall with Exit Real Estate Consultants, I know of no better office. But mostly I give thanks to God as he is the driver of my life. I hope all of you have a Happy and safe New Year! With this I will post one of my favorite prayers that is a daily reflection for me.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
(Although known most widely in its abbreviated form above,
the entire prayer reads as follows…)
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
It’s time for baseball! Lexington Dixie Baseball is gearing up for the current season. We appreciate your past support of our award winning program in Lexington SC. Without support from our community, the Lexington Dixie Baseball program would not be successful in providing 900+ children with the opportunity to participate in organized baseball.
Lexington Dixie Baseball has consistently produced championship teams that have represented Lexington with pride. Again, thank you for your continued support of Lexington Dixie Baseball and a winning tradition. Help us continue to “Win with Integrity!”
IMPORTANT NEWS:
Registration cost ($85.00) remains the same for 2012 season, however, no pants will be provided through the league, only hats, jerseys, socks, and a belt.
Approved pants should be white and all of a team’s pants must be the same style.
Registration is January 7th and 14th, 2012. Registration Lexington Middle School Cafeteria 9:00-1:00 - Please have birth certificate. Registration $85-Checks and cash only please.
You can find the full schedule here for registration and the meetings scheduled.
Exit Real Estate Consultants, Chip Jefferson Realtor
Lexington South Carolina Real Estate Market Trends: 12/27/2011
Lexington South Carolina
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 1,373
Month-Over-Month Change: -1.01%
Average List Price: $210,143
Month-Over-Month Change: -1.3%
Median List Price: $150,000
Month-Over-Month Change: N/A
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
3.47 Bedrooms
2.53 Baths
$210,143 Average List Price
$94/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom: $221,142
2 Bedrooms: $141,500
3 Bedrooms: $159,923
4 Bedrooms: $273,383
5 Bedrooms: $333,074
Top 5 Most Viewed Properties
From my Family to yours I hope you all have a wonderful time and a Merry Christmas!
Chip Jefferson Exit Real Estate Consultants, Lexington South Carolina
About Northeast Columbia South Carolina
Situated northeast of downtown Columbia, this part of town is one of the fastest growing areas in the Greater Columbia area. The soil is sandy and for the most part, the terrain is flat with pine trees dominating the forests.
I-277 connects Northeast Columbia with downtown. Northeast residents also have easy access to I-77 to Charlotte, NC and Charleston, SC; I-20 to Florence, SC and Augusta, GA and I-26 to Greenville/Spartanburg. I-77 is often referred to as the Charlotte Corridor.
The Northeast boasts many large companies to employ residents like Providence Hospital, Bose Corp., Blue Cross/Blue Shield to name a few. Many people choose to live in the Northeast because of its convenience to their work.
Buying a New Northeast Columbia Home?
Buying a Northeast Columbia home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Northeast Columbia home to purchase:
- Location – Northeast Columbia has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Northeast Columbia.
As you browse homes on exitrec.com, keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking. You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you’ll become willing to make compromises to find the Northeast Columbia home that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Northeast Columbia homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the one for you. Get started now.
Northeast Columbia Neighborhoods
Market Trends: 12/19/2011
Northeast Columbia
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 1,852
Month-Over-Month Change: -2.27%
Average List Price: $177,115
Month-Over-Month Change: -1.49%
Median List Price: $138,900
Month-Over-Month Change: +.29%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
3.57 Bedrooms
2.6 Baths
$177,115 Average List Price
$81/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom: $78,266
2 Bedrooms: $108,000
3 Bedrooms: $143,168
4 Bedrooms: $235,410
5 Bedrooms: $327,643
Columbia SC Events Famously Hot New Years
- December 31, 2011 – December 31, 2011
- Address: 1441 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Times: 7:30 pm – 1:30 am
- Admission: FREE
Columbia’s Main Street will be the setting for a New Year’s Eve celebration like the city has never seen before.
According to Mayor , this will be THE New Year’s Eve event and a truly memorable night for everyone. “We’re excited about hosting what in years to come will make South Carolina host to the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in the Southeast,” said Mayor Benjamin.
The event, coined The Famously Hot New Year, is co-sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cohn Construction Services, Wells Fargo, Budweiser of Columbia, Ben Arnold Beverage Company, Center City Partnership, WIS-TV, WXRY, Inner City Broadcasting and Post No Bills, to name a few.
P-Funk will headline with regional and local acts including Josh Roberts and The Hinges opening. There will also be fireworks, an ESPN Zone so you don’t miss a minute of the New Year’s Eve college bowl games, and a one-of-a-kind Palmetto Tree and Crescent moon display during the midnight countdown. Also, don’t forget to visit “Resolution Row” featuring businesses and organizations that can help patrons achieve their New Year’s Resolutions in the coming year.
Get excited about ringing in the New Year as this Famously Hot celebration promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience on South Carolina’s Main Street. Here are more details about the event:
• The setting of the celebration will be Main Street between Hampton and Taylor Streets
• FREE general admission
• A limited number of tickets available for entry to the “The Crescent Lounge” inside 1441 Main Street for $100 per person
• Gates open at 7:30 pm on December 31, 2011
• Live music and vendors starting at 8:00 pm
• Free parking
• Alert Cab sponsored by Budweiser of Columbia
The event will be covered live on co-sponsor WIS television, beginning with the 11:00 pm newscast on New Year’s Eve. Gates will close at 1:30 a.m. on January 1, 2012.
Residents throughout the state and the Southeast are encouraged to attend with friends and neighbors to enjoy some Famously Hot hospitality on South Carolina’s Main Street.
brought to you by EXIT Real Estate Consultants Chip Jefferson , Lexington SC Realtor www.lexingtonscagent.com
Imagine finding your perfect Irmo SC home… Start searching now!
About Irmo South Carolina and Irmo SC Real Estate
Irmo SC is a town in Lexington and Richland counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina and a suburb of Columbia. It is part of what is often referred to as the Midlands comprised of four counties (Lexington, Richland, Kershaw, and Fairfield county).Irmo has lots to offer to its residents from some of the finest shopping in the Columbia area, great schools, to convenience to major interstates heading in and out of Columbia, South Carolina. Irmo is also home to the beautiful waters of Lake Murray sharing the north shores of Lake Murray with the southern shore neighbor, the city of Lexington.Irmo is home to the annual Okra Strut. It started out as modest arts and crafts sale held in Seven Oaks Park, during which the women also sold Okra. By 1978, it had grown into a full-fledged festival. The Okra Strut remains a popular festival throughout the State of South Carolina. Attendance for the 2005 festival was said to be approximately 45,000.Irmo was chartered on Christmas Eve in 1890 in response to the opening of the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens Railroad. The name of Irmo was the result of combining the names of Captain C.J. Iredell and Henry Moseley, two important figures in the founding of the town. Despite the town’s growth, Irmo does not have an actual downtown area. Rather, it includes only several clusters of suburban neighborhoods. One of the major shopping centers in the Columbia area, the Harbison shopping area is located in Irmo. Several parks green the Irmo area, the largest being Harbison State Park. Harbison is a planned community with extensive recreational facilities, and over seven miles of wide paved trails wind throughout the neighborhoods.Irmo which is located in the “northwest region” of Columbia is one of the fastest growing residential areas of town. The northwest has been a hotbed of new housing developments in recent years. New upscale communities are being built in this beautiful and largely rural part of Greater Columbia.
Irmo Neighborhoods
Buying a New Irmo Home?
Buying a Irmo home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Irmo home to purchase:
- Location – Irmo has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Irmo.
As you browse homes on exitrec.com, keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking. You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you’ll become willing to make compromises to find the Irmo home that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Irmo homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the one for you. Get started now.
Market Trends: 12/12/2011
Irmo
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 484
Month-Over-Month Change: -4.16%
Average List Price: $227,985
Month-Over-Month Change: -.6%
Median List Price: $150,000
Month-Over-Month Change: +.03%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
3.54 Bedrooms
2.55 Baths
$227,985 Average List Price
$91/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom: N/A
2 Bedrooms: $238,963
3 Bedrooms: $139,958
4 Bedrooms: $276,068
5 Bedrooms: $390,978
Columbia, SC Real Estate:
Imagine finding your perfect Columbia home… Start searching now!
About Columbia South Carolina
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in South Carolina. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a portion of the city extends into Lexington County. The city is the center of a steadily growing metro area of 716,030 residents of what is referred to as the Midlands.Founded in 1786 as the site of South Carolina’s new capital city, it was one of the first planned cities in the United States. The area is often cited for its high quality of life offerings, with its many cultural amenities, parks, and recreational features. At the confluence of two major rivers, Columbia is one of the best destinations in the country for kayak and canoe enthusiasts. The University of South Carolina and several other colleges call Columbia home. Fort Jackson one of the largest Army bases in the United States is located on the east side of Columbia.With an average home price for a single family home in the area hovering around $150,000, great schools, excellent weather year round, and a stable real estate market due to large number of government and service sector employees has made Columbia one of 30 communities named “America’s Most Livable Communities.” Increasingly, Columbia is becoming recognized as an ideal city for retirees. “Where to Retire” magazine listed Columbia as one of its 25 best choices for retirement as a “budget town” in its January/February 2007 edition. A RetireHomeSmart.com survey of retirement cities lists Columbia as America’s second best retirement city.
Columbia has activities for every age with features like EdVenture and the Riverbank Zoo for children of all ages, the State Museum, the historic Vista with unique shops and restaurants, great Country Clubs for golfers, Lake Murray for fishermen and an average temperature of 64 degrees make Columbia the perfect place to call home.
Columbia SC Neighborhoods
Buying a New Columbia Home?
Buying a Columbia home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Columbia home to purchase:
- Location – Columbia has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Columbia.
As you browse homes on exitrec.com, keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking. You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you’ll become willing to make compromises to find the Columbia home that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Columbia homes to choose from, you’ll surely find the one for you. Get started now.
Selling your Columbia Home?
Selling your Columbia home through Exit Real Estate Consultants is the right decision. Our agents are here to guide you through a potentially complicated process. You deserve top-dollar for your property and Exit Real Estate Consultants is committed to marketing and selling your home. All of our agents are certified REALTORs® and they are determined to give you peace of mind throughout the home selling process. With years of experience in the Columbia home market, our team has the secret recipe for attracting the right kind of home buyers at just the right time. Choosing Exit Real Estate Consultants is a wise decision. Learn a bit more about our agents here.
Columbia
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 3,700
Month-Over-Month Change: -2.66%
Average List Price: $161,193
Month-Over-Month Change: -1.52%
Median List Price: $125,900
Month-Over-Month Change: -1.56%
Typical Property
Single-Family Home
3.16 Bedrooms
2.27 Baths
$161,193 Average List Price
$86/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom: $97,891
2 Bedrooms: $105,977
3 Bedrooms: $143,020
4 Bedrooms: $241,386
5 Bedrooms: $327,995
Spring Hill Lake, Lexington SC Community.
Beautiful new community w/resort style pool, clubhouse, boat storage & fishing pond. The Edward 5 Bedroom/4baths. This awesome plan features beautiful high ceilings, moldings & a very open floor plan. Owners suite w/sitting room, sep. tiled shower, garden tub & double vanities. Greatroom w/stone fireplace. Formal Living & dining rooms. Lg. kitchen w/gas cooktop, wall oven & granite countertops w/tiled backsplash. Rubbed oil bronze fixtures throughout. Wrought iron stair rail. 10 X 24 covered rear porch and more.
Neighborhood: Springhill Lake
About Lake Murray
Welcome to Lake Murray, SC. Originally constructed in the 1930’s as a hydroelectric facility, Lake Murray has become a major recreational destination in central South Carolina. It is home tone of Columbia’s finest assets. Lake Murray covers 4 counties and offers visitors and residents approximately 650 miles of shoreline and at 41 miles in length there is plenty of room for everyone to spread out. There are numerous restaurants on Lake Murray that are accessible by boat which makes for a nice afternoon on the water! Multiple marinas, boat landings, and boat rental facilities are located strategically around the lake to serve all of your boating needs. This site will allow you to easily search all Lake Murray Homes for Sale and Lake Murray Real Estate. When searching for Lake Murray SC Real Estate, remember the professionals at Exit Real Estate Consultants are here to help!Lake Murray is accessible by I-26 at the Irmo and Chapin exits, and by I-20 at the Lexington exits. Since the Lake is so big, many main roads lead lake area residents, into Columbia, but Interstate travel is by far the most popular.Lake Murray is famous for its striped bass program, and record striped bass caught in the lake weighed in at 52+ pounds.
Many parks and recreation opportunities are available near the lake. Dreher Island State Park is a great place to picnic; and SCE&G provides numerous public access areas. Crooked Creek Park in Chapin offers indoor and outdoor recreation facilities.
The Lake Murray Dam now offers a walking path for those exercise enthusiasts who can enjoy a view of the beautiful waters of the Lake; as well as getting fresh air and exercise.
Buying a New Lake Murray Home?
Buying a Lake Murray home can be a daunting task. Before setting out on your house hunting journey, you should know what you really want to find. Take some time to list all the features that are most important to you and your family. Here are a few ideas to consider in looking for a Lake Murray home to purchase:
- Location – Lake Murray has a good number of wonderful areas to choose from. Also think about your proximity to quality schools, medical facilities, and shopping markets.
- Size – Do you need a certain number of bedrooms or bathrooms? Don’t forget about closet space
- Parking – Is a covered garage important to you?
- Style – 2-story house or ranch style home? New or older home?
- Air Conditioning & Heating – central heating and/or air conditioning can be a savior in Lake Murray.
As you browse homes on exitrec.com, keep these ideas in mind. Your list may change over time as you do more looking. You may want to add or remove features, or perhaps you’ll become willing to make compromises to find the Lake Murray home that is the best fit for your family. With hundreds of beautiful Lake Murray homes to choose from,
Lake Murray
Market Snapshot
Total Properties Listed: 586
Month-Over-Month Change: -6.09%
Average List Price: $382,992
Month-Over-Month Change: -.89%
Median List Price: $294,900
Month-Over-Month Change: -1.37%
Typical Property
Land
3.46 Bedrooms
2.89 Baths
$382,992 Average List Price
$202/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.
Average Price by Bedrooms:
1 Bedroom: $343,075
2 Bedrooms: $322,923
3 Bedrooms: $404,454
4 Bedrooms: $683,136
5 Bedrooms: $811,329
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Chip Jefferson
