Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament Saturday, Nov 7 10:00a at Finlay Park, Columbia, SC. Bocce tournament; Italian auto and motorcycle show; Italian music, songs and tarantella; culture and heritage; visual and performing arts; authentic foods and beverages (Italian wine and beer labels included); desserts homemade for take-home; meals; puppet show; children and adult ital and American games; ital merchandise and souvenirs; outside vendor sales (contact director); and evening street dance with live music Great Fun at Finlay Park.
Autumn Splendor Show Friday, Nov 6 10:00a to 9:00pat Village Artists, Columbia, SC. The Autumn Splendor show will feature fall themed art works through Nov 15 at Village Artists gallery.More than 250 pieces of art are being offered for sale by 28 local artists who work in watercolor, acrylic, oil and other specialized media. The paintings and other media start at $20 and range up to $8,000. Browsing is encouraged. Artists frequently paint in the windows of the gallery and art classes are offered throughout the year.
SC Reptile and exotic animal show Saturday, Nov 7 10:00a at Jamil Shrine Temple, Columbia, SC. The South Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise. Participate in free raffles held for enthusiasts and kid’s activities including puppet shows.
Annual Fall Bulb Sale Saturday, Nov 7 9:00a at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Columbia, SC at Bog Garden Plaza in the Botanical Garden. Get your garden in the spotlight with these highly acclaimed bulbs.
Swing Dancing and Lessons Friday, Nov 6 7:00p to Saturday, Nov 7 12:00a at Big Apple, Columbia, SC Learn swing dance with Columbia dance favorites Richard Durlach and Breedlove who will take dancers back to the era of the Big Apple Dance Club. It was at the Big Apple club where the Big Apple dance craze began, becoming one of the most popular dances of the 20th century.
Columbia Signature Chef Auction Sunday, Nov 8 5:30p at Embassy Suites Columbia - Greystone, Columbia, SC The 10th annual Signature Chefs Auction is an annual, black-tie event which pays tribute to the culinary excellence of leading local chefs, restaurant owners and caterers in the Midlands.This evening of entertainment combines a reception, gourmet sampling and silent auction with the excitement of a live auction.
Veterans Day Parade Wednesday, Nov 11 10:00a at Main Street, Columbia, SC Southeast's largest Veterans Day Parade--a spectacular procession of marching high school bands, military equipment and marching installations from around the state is a special tribute to veterans. 11,000 attendees expected.
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37 Th Annual Governors Cup Road Race Saturday, Nov 7 8:00aat South Carolina State House, Columbia, SC. One of South Carolina's marquee running events, this race features a series of events over the weekend, including the half marathon, an 8K run, a 4-mile walk and a kids' fun run.The scenic course begins in downtown Columbia and ends at the historic Horseshoe of the University of South Carolina. Along the way, participants will enjoy the beauty of Five Points and Shandon.
Dining With Dogs Dine with your four legged friends at this great concept restaurant Solstice restraunt is sure to be a treat and a howling good time. 841-4 Sparkleberry Ln., Columbia, SC, 29229 (803) 788-6966 - Venue Website. In only year three of business, Solstice Kitchen & Wine Bar is considered by many to be Columbia's best restaurant. The menu is true to the name "Solstice" as it "changes with the seasons". On a daily basis there are a variety of menus offered including a $25 Three Course Menu. Great place to go!
That wraps up my Things to do around Lexington for this week. Get out and enjoy!
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Lexington South Carolina Real Estate Market Report October 2009 area 11 of Lexington County zip code 29072
59 homes Left Active 12 Active Contingent 19 Active Contingent on Inspection 92 Pending Contracts 108 Closed Contracts
Total Listed:167
Sold Units:108
Remaining Units:59
Inventory Accum.:0.55 *
Min Sold Price: $28,000
Average Sold Price: $179,472
Median Sold Price: $130,020
Max Sold Price: $752,762
Min List Price: $875
Average List Price: $195,240
Median List Price: $154,900
Max List Price: $694,000
Average days on the market for Lexington South Carolina Real Estate was 100 days to contract which remains well below the national average and up from the September 2009 Market report by 2 days.
The Lexington South Carolina Real Estate Market remains strong. For more information on Lexington SC homes for sale and things to do in Lexington SC please contact me.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thinking About Buying Your First Lexington SC Home?
Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind when looking for your Lexington South Carolina home for sale. : Tip 5 0f 5
Where the money for the transaction will come from?
Typically homebuyers will need some money for a down payment and closing costs. However, with today's broad range of loan options, having a lot of money saved for a down payment is not always necessary - if you can prove that you are a good financial risk to a lender. If your credit isn't stellar but you have managed to save 10-20% for a down payment, you will still appear to be a very good financial risk to a lender.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Willie Nelson In Concert Tuesday, Nov 3 7:30p at Koger Center for the Arts, Columbia, SC If you have never seen Willie in concert this is the time. As a songwriter and a performer, Willie Nelson played a vital role in post-rock & roll country music. Although he didn't become a star until the mid-'70s, Nelson spent the '60s writing songs that became hits for stars like Ray Price ("Night Life"), Patsy Cline ("Crazy"), Faron Young ("Hello Walls"), and Billy Walker ("Funny How Time Slips Away") as well as releasing a series of records on Liberty and RCA that earned him a small, but devoted, cult following. During the early '70s, Willie aligned himself with Waylon Jennings and the burgeoning outlaw country movement that made him into a star in 1975.Now and forever.
Dinosaurs : Mesozoic Monsters Friday, Oct 30 10:00a to 5:00p at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, SC. Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and other prehistoric monsters come roaring to life in this hands-on learning adventure. Featuring 12 robotic dinosaurs and a full-size T-rex skull, this exhibit explores how these awesome creatures lived and died. Activities include digging for “fossils,” “design a dino” and more.
Autum Splendor show Friday, Oct 30 10:00a to 9:00p at Village Artists, Columbia, SC. The Autumn Splendor show will feature fall themed art works through Nov 15 at Village Artists gallery.
Gore and Folklore tour Friday, Oct 30 7:00p to 8:30pm at SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, Columbia, SC . Come to the Sixth Annual Gore and Folklore Halloween tours for an evening of ghosts, legends and frights! Ghoulish guides will lead participants on a spooky journey with costumed interpretations of unusual and hair-raising tales associated with both the Civil War and World War I. Guests will hear ghostly stories of strange and unusual events, visit a haunted trench and meet many memorable specters along the way.
Spinners Resort Haunted Trail Friday, Oct 30 7:00p to Saturday, Oct 31 12:00a atSpinner's Resort Haunted Trail, Batesburg-Leesville, SC.A terror too big to hold indoors....Do you Dare?... Come walk (or run) the wooded trail with Director James Chapman, and cast from Lander College and LHS. Spinner's Sand Bar open for all performances; includes great food, full bar, coffee, hot chocolate and more. Outdoor footwear is advised. Attraction not recommended for children under 10. Spinners in Lexington.
Lake Murray Community Halloween Carnival Saturday, Oct 31 4:00p to 8:00p at Lake Murray Community Center, Lexington, SC Halloween Carnival- everyone is invited. pony ride, hay ride, chicken stew dinner & corn-dogs with french fries, sweet shop, country store, Bingo & games. Costume contest at 7pm. 1003 St Peter's Rd., Lexington, SC, 29072 (803) 356-4055
Trick Or Treat on Devine Street Downtown Columbia SC Saturday, Oct 31 12:00p to 3:00pat Devine Street, Columbia, SC . Bring your kids for tricking treating with local Devine Street merchants and bring the family for a ghoulish good time.
The BOO House and Corn MazeHarmon Tree Farm Lexington SC, Hay rides , corn maze and the boo house and more open to the public all weekend long. Shop Harmon's Christmas house. 3452 Augusta Highway, Lexington SC 803-359-4454
The Lexington South Carolina Community has so much more to offer this weekend than I can write. All of our local Churches have events scheduled. Trick or trunk seems to be a great favorite of ours at Lexington Babtist Church.
Join us this weekend and next week for some great things to do around Lexington South Carolina.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thinking About Buying Your First Lexington SC Home?
Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind when looking for your Lexington South Carolina home for sale. : Tip 4 0f 5
Your credit and home affordability.
Is now the right time financially for you to buy a home? Would you rate your financial picture as healthy? Is your credit good? While you can always find a lender to lend you money, solid lenders are more skeptical if your credit history is not good. Generally, a couple of blemishes on a credit report will make you a good credit risk and could qualify you for the lowest interest rates. If you have more than a couple of blemishes on your report, lenders like Quicken Loans may still provide you with a loan, but you may just have to pay a higher interest rate and fees.
Some say that you should refrain from borrowing as much as you qualify for because it is wiser not to stretch your financial boundaries. The other school of thought says you should stretch to buy as much home as you can afford, because with regular pay raises and increased earning potential, the big payment today will seem like less of a payment tomorrow. This is a decision only you can make. Are you in a position where you expect to make more money soon? Would you rather be conservative and fairly certain that you can make your payment without stretching financially? Make sure that whatever you do, it's within your comfort zone.
To determine how much home you can afford, talk to a lender or go online and use a "home affordability" calculator. Good calculators will give you a range of what you may qualify for. Then call a lender. While some may say that the "28/36" rule applies, in today's home mortgage market, lenders are making loans customized to a particular person's situation. The "28/36" rule means that your monthly housing costs can't exceed 28 percent of your income and your total debt load can't exceed 36 percent of your total monthly income. Depending on your assets, credit history, job potential and other factors, lenders can push the ratios up to 40-60% or higher. While I'm not advocating you purchase a home utilizing the higher ratios, its important for you to know your options.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
I'm constantly asked so many neat questions from clients about many things real estate related and some not so much. I like to answer in a way that hopefully will help any future questions from clients or friends by posting the answers in my blogs.
One of the main questions I do get is "How is the Lexington South Carolina Market?" This is why I always do a monthly market report for Lexington South Carolina Real estate.
I also get "whats there to do in Lexington South Carolina?" and for this I do a weekly Things to do list.
When Buying or selling your home you also have many questions that I will answer in my blog as surely others will have this same question arise at some point in time. I also post some amazing Hot Deals and all my company listings.
You see blogging is a great way for me to tell you everything I know about Lexington and its people and places. So when I send you my Lexington SC blog its because I care.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
I received this from a friend of mine today and thought it was worth sharing.
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: "I am blind, please help." There were only a few coins in the hat.
A man was walking by. He took a few coins from his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote some words. He put the sign back so that everyone who walked by would see the new words.
Soon the hat began to fill up. A lot more people were giving money to the blind boy. That afternoon the man who had changed the sign came to see how things were. The boy recognized his footsteps and asked, "Were you the one who changed my sign this morning? What did you write?"
The man said, "I only wrote the truth. I said what you said but in a different way." I wrote: "Today is a beautiful day but I cannot see it."
Both signs told people that the boy was blind. But the first sign simply said the boy was blind. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective?
Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. Be innovative. Think differently and positively.
When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show life that you have 1000 reasons to smile Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear. Keep the faith and drop the fear.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Thinking About Buying Your First Lexington SC Home?
Thinking about purchasing a home of your own? Keep these critical considerations in mind when looking for your Lexington South Carolina home for sale. : Tip 3 0f 5
How long the home will meet your needs. What features do you require in a home to satisfy your lifestyle now? Five years from now? Depending on how long you plan to stay in your Lexington South Carolina home, you'll need to ensure that the home has the amenities that you'll need. For example, a two-bedroom dwelling may be perfect for a young couple with no children. However, if they start a family, they could quickly outgrow the space. Therefore, they should consider a home with room to grow. Could the basement be turned into a den and extra bedrooms? Could the attic be turned into a master suite? Having an idea of what you'll need will help you find a home that will satisfy you for years to come.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
things to do around Lexington South Carolina October 22-29, 2009
South Carolina Gamecocks VS Vanderbilt Commodores Saturday, Oct 24 7:00p
at University of South Carolina: Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC. Home to the University of South Carolina Gamecocks is Williams-Brice Stadium, recognized as one of the finest facilities in all of college football. Carolina annually ranks among the nation's leaders in attendance and Gamecock fans are regarded as some of the most loyal in the country.
The South Carolina State Fairis now open through October 25, 2009 go to the State Fairs website for a great line up of events and performers. Not to mention all the food and rides. This is something that you do not want to miss! The SC State Fair is a must do event for all!
Jazz at the Villageconcert series Sunday October 25, 2009 with U.S.C. Carolina Alive Vocal Jazz Ensemble and U.S.C. Saxophone Quartet at the Villages at Sandhills town common area near the fountains. If you havent been there go early a wonder around some. The complex itself is over 300 acres in size. When the development of Village at Sandhill is fully complete, the entire complex will feature a complementary mix of retail, residential, recreational, hospitality, sports, commercial office, and perhaps meical office venues in one grand lifestyle campus.
Boo at the ZOO October 23 - 30 @ 6:00-9:00pm Put on your cutest costume and head over to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden for the annual Halloween spook-tacular, Boo at the Zoo. The family-friendly Halloween event runs from 6 to 9pm each evening. Children 12 and under are invited to wear costumes for a spook-fest complete with Frankenstein's Foam Zone, an eeky freaky DJ dance party and a trick-or-treat trail with candy and more! Kids can also venture inside the Crow's Nest Hay Maze, ride on the haunted carousel and explore the Zoo at night! Order Tickets
Lexington's Haunted History Tour Thursday October 22,2009 7-9PM at the Lexington County Museum. Specters and ghosts will take over during the 3rd annual “Haunted History” Halloween program. This event will feature ghoulish guides who lead visitors on a spooky journey of the museum property and tell ghostly stories, including strange and unusual events in Lexington County's antebellum and Civil War history. Event Website
Mesozoic Dinosaurs Friday, Oct 23 10:00a to 5:00p at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia, SC Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and other prehistoric monsters come roaring to life in this hands-on learning adventure. Featuring 12 robotic dinosaurs and a full-size T-rex skull, this exhibit explores how these awesome creatures lived and died. Activities include digging for “fossils,” “design a dino” and more. Wallace and Gromit: The curse of the were Rabbit Saturday, Oct 24 10:00a
at Nickelodeon Theatre, Columbia, SC. Eccentric inventor Wallace (voice of Peter Sallis) and his faithful if often perplexed dog Gromit are back in their first feature-length adventure from animator Nick Park. Wallace and Gromit have launched a new business venture just in time for a major gardening competition in their neighborhood of West Wallaby.
Montgomery Gentry's Saturday October 23,20097:30 PM at the SC State Fairs Pepsi Grandstand. Montgomery Gentry's journey into the front ranks of American music has been one of the most gratifying sagas of the past decade. Their road to gold and platinum albums, CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination and highly successful tours has been paved both with musical integrity and with an abiding respect for the people and the genre they represent.
What a great Line up this weekend In Lexington South Carolina's things to do.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Laura Jefferson | Acquire Real Estate | 803-206-4131
148 Torreyglen Drive, Lexington, SC
100% USDA Financing Available
3BR/2.5BA Single Family House
offered at $179,900
Year Built
2000
Sq Footage
2,177
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 1 partial
Floors
2
Parking
2 Car garage
Lot Size
10,018 sqft
HOA/Maint
$29 per month
DESCRIPTION
Great home in a great community only seconds away from Lexington's heart! 3 Bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Formal Dining and Living room with a soaring 2 story Den with gas Fireplace. Spacious Eat In Kitchen with loads of cabinet space and countertops. The huge Master bedroom also has a separate parents retreat. Master bath has a whirlpool tub and walk in shower to relax in. Custom designer paint throughout.
Community Pool, Fishing Pond, Nature Trails and more!
Home currently qualifies for 100% RD Financing.
I specialize in Buying and Selling Lexington South Carolina Real Estate in and around the Midlands of South Carolina. If you are thinking about buying or selling your home in Lexington, Lake Murray, Gilbert, Irmo, West Columbia, Columbia, Red bank, Pelion, Gaston, Chapin, Prosperity, Saluda, Newberry or other surrounding areas of South Carolina, and more importantly, want to work with the local area expert, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
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