Columbia, SC Real Estate Blog ~ Donna Arvay, Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate Sales Agent

Free South Carolina Yard and Garden Info for Homeowners

Donna Arvay — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:58:09 +0000

Need help with sprucing up your yard or garden or maybe you’re thinking about starting a new one? In South Carolina, get all the info that you need from the Clemson University Cooperative Extension!

Check out this free workbook for download that can help you evaluate your yard and get you started.

Best Reasons to Buy Columbia SC Real Estate Now

Donna Arvay — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 12:20:38 +0000

Why is now a great time to buy a home in Columbia, SC or just about anywhere in South Carolina and across the Nation? Check out these ten, very valid reasons.

New Home Design Claims to Cut Your Energy Usage by Fifty Percent

Donna Arvay — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:10:33 +0000

This “passive” home design claims it will cut your energy costs by as much as 50 percent.

Read more and view pictures here: http://ow.ly/2BJ5c

If you are looking for your Green Home options or Green Home Builders in Columbia SC, Call Donna Arvay today at 803-261-7304 to learn more or visit our web sites at:

www.ColumbiaHomesForYou.com
www.LakeMurrayRealEstateSales.com

Improve Your Credit Score Before Searching for a Home

Donna Arvay — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:44:23 +0000

Interest rates are at record lows and home prices remain at very desireable levels making home buying look like a better option than ever. Because banks and other mortgage lenders have tightened up on mortgage process due to the economy, unemployment levels and home market conditions, it’s extremely important to know where you stand before you get started on the road to your new home.

Checkout these recommendations at RISMedia Daily Real Estate News: http://rismedia.com/lowes/8355/10036

Rupon on Groupon coming to Columbia – Business – TheState.com

Donna Arvay — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:57:19 +0000

“The newest couponing trend is Groupon, and it’s coming to Columbia within the month.”

“Groupon lets frugal shoppers put their buying power together to get big discounts on items and services such as massages, meals and gardening supplies. The company partners with local businesses to put a coupon on its website and in its subscriber e-mails daily.”

Read the complete article here:

Groupon coming to Columbia – Business – TheState.com – By KRISTY EPPLEY RUPON.

U.S. News: USC retains No. 1 international business ranking; student-success programs draw more praise | MidlandsBiz

Donna Arvay — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:24:49 +0000

(August 17, 2010 – Columbia, SC) - The same week that it welcomes its largest freshman class, the University of South Carolina is being recognized in U.S.News & World Report’s 2011 college guide for its outstanding programs that encourage student success and for having the nation’s top undergraduate international business program.

Read the Full Story Here:

U.S. News: USC retains No. 1 international business ranking; student-success programs draw more praise | MidlandsBiz.

South Carolina Slated for an Additional $58 Million in Federal “Hardest Hit” Housing Funds | schousing.com

Paul Arvay — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:52:43 +0000

(August 11, 2010 – Columbia, SC) - Officials at the US Department of the Treasury announced today that an additional $58 million to help the state’s “hardest hit” homeowners. This announcement follows last week’s approval of the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority’s (SC State Housing) proposal for administration and distribution of $138 million in foreclosure mitigation funds.

Read the Full Story Here:

South Carolina Slated for an Additional $58 Million in Federal “Hardest Hit” Housing Funds | schousing.com.

Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate in Columbia, SC Makes REALTOR® Magazine Top 100 List… Again!

Donna Arvay — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:02:59 +0000

Russell and Jeffcoat Real Estate, Inc. in Columbia, one of just two South Carolina real estate firms to make REALTOR® Magazine’s top 100, came in at No. 88 this year based on sales transactions, which totaled 3,993 in 2009. That was down a bit by 16% from the prior year, but still well within range to make the Top 100!

Read all about it here:

REALTOR® Magazine’s Top 100 Real Estate Firms for 2009

Congratulations and Thank You. Our Future Has Never Been Brighter!

Paul Arvay — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:09:34 +0000

This message appeared on the back page of The State Newspaper, Real Estate Weekly on Saturday, February 6, 2010.

A message from Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate, Inc.

To our Agents and Staff . . .

We want to thank each of you for your dedication, hard work, and professionalism. Your efforts have resulted in a significant growth in sales over the last 4 months. Most noteworthy was the 4th quarter’s growth of over 35% as compared to the 4th quarter of 2008. Your outstanding performance as real estate professionals has enabled Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate to remain the Midland’s #1 market share leader with “twice” as much market share as our nearest competitor.

Your community involvement continues to be most remarkable. As a collective group in 2009, you participated in over 100 charities. By these efforts, you proudly promoted the company’s belief that as a locally owned and managed company, we have an obligation to give back to the citizens of the Midlands.

Our 2010 commitment to each of you is to continue to “listen” closely to what you have to say, significantly upgrade our website, continue to seek innovative ways to improve our marketing for our clients and continue to expand our internet presence by having our listings appear in over 50 commercial websites and hundreds of individual agent sites. Our training, which has been recognized as some of the best in our industry, will continue to grow by developing cutting edge sales and technology techniques.

Our Business Development Department, which presently partners with most major companies in the Midlands, will continue to seek new opportunities to provide Relocation services to and from the Midlands.

Most of all, we, along with our outstanding management team, commit to being there for you with solid guidance and support. Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate has been a successful company for 45 years and thanks to you, our future has never been brighter.

Once again, thank you for your loyalty and your hard work in 2009 and especially the last 4 months.

WELL DONE!

Bob (Russell), Abb (Jeffcoat) and Ron (Roe)

Columbia, South Carolina Could See More Relocating Retirees as Most Boomers Now Consider the Carolinas “The New Florida”

Donna Arvay — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:58:53 +0000

College town, Columbia, South Carolina’s central location, it’s proximity to Lake Murray and an excellent Interstate Highway system makes it a prime player for future retirees attention: “… the Carolinas are now considered “the new Florida” among young and older boomers: 20 percent preferred South Carolina, while 16 percent favored North Carolina.” [Expect an increase in retirees looking at homes in South Carolina as soon as this spring but even more evident beginning in 2011!] Read more here: http://www.housingwatch.com/2010/02/04/aging-boomers-no-golf-please-feed-my-mind/

Are you ready to start shopping for your Columbia SC or Lake Murray SC retirement home?

Visit our web sites now and learn more about living in the Midlands of South Carolina:

www.ColumbiaHomesForYou.com
www.LakeMurrayRealEstateSales.com