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2 Story For Sale in Winslow

KARE Team — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Beautifully Updated

• 1,806 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "Traditional" - MLS® $119,900 - Great Deal in NE Columbia

Winslow, Columbia - Totally and beautifully updated 4 BR/3 BA home on quiet cul-de-sac. This home has a new roof, fresh paint, new flooring and lighting throughout. All three bathrooms were updated and the kitchen includes new counter tops and stainless steel appliances. An inviting and comfortable deck coupled with a very large yard make this home perfect for entertaining. There is also a dual HVAC sys and large storage/ workshop. A 12-month home warranty is included. Strategically located just minutes away from I-77 & I-20, the Village at Sandhills and other NE shopping, schools, churches, and Fort Jackson.

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Great Time to Buy in Columbia, SC

KARE Team — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:07:00 GMT

The increasing number of foreclosed properties is sad to say the least. It brings down property values and dislocates families. However, while some scramble to manage the crisis, others see a wonderful window of opportunity. And, many of these people are buying up foreclosed properties at extremely low prices. In Columbia, SC and surrounding areas, we have not been hit with the number of foreclosures seen throughout the nation but we have been dramatically affected as well.

We meet many potential buyers that although aware of the opportunity, don’t know how to position themselves to take full advantage of today’s market. We are being contacted by many local, stateside and overseas buyers. Some are regular buyers planning on moving to this area, while others are investors looking to make a buck.

Despite economic fears and the struggling housing market, this is an ideal time to buy real estate...more so for the first-time home buyer. Prices are low, sellers are offering all sorts of incentives, we have the $8000 tax credit until the end of November, and rates are, once again, below 5%.

I just closed a deal for one of my clients that left her in awe of the results. She was able to buy (resale) a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home totally remodeled, with new appliances, new roof, new heating and air, in a good location with the seller paying most of the closing cost for under $90,000 (this is just one of many examples).

When buying foreclosed properties:

• Budget carefully.
• See the house for yourself.
• Look at the neighborhood.
• How long has the house been empty?
• Was it winterized?
• Look at the landscaping.
• Conduct private inspections.
• Consider a HUD house.
• Don't expect to profit from a quick sale.

Most investors are no longer just doing the minimum to fix properties and make a quick profit. At least, in our market, they are truly doing quality renovations and helping to turn a hard-hit neighborhood around. For more information and assistance finding great deals in the Columbia and surrounding areas, please call the KARE Team at 803-422-3972 or 803-318-4208. Or visit our website at www.mykairoshome.com

2 Story For Sale in Walden

KARE Team — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:37:00 GMT

Well Maintained

• 2,400 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Colonial" - MLS® $203,000

Walden, Columbia - Charming Colonial style home in an established neighborhood with very little turnover. Current owners updated this home with vinyl siding, interior paint, microwave above range, lighting, ceiling fans, bathroom sinks and tile flooring in hall bath. Downstairs offers both formals, family room with a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, lots of crown molding and smooth ceilings. The large master offers a private bath, two closets and is very private. The FROG has a separate stairwell. This is a wonderful floor plan with space for everyone. Nicely landscaped with a fabulous backyard. Walden is a neighborhood where families tend to stay for a long time. Low turnover protects your property value. The shed is eqipped with power and a work bench. This one is worry free with a 12 month home warranty and termite bond. If it is your turn to live in a neighborhood where the property value is not decreasing, then call now to make sure this beauty is still available.

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2 Story For Sale in Walden

KARE Team — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:35:00 GMT

Well Maintained

• 2,400 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "Colonial" - MLS® $203,000

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Price Reduced on 200 Kirkstone Road in Friarsgate

KARE Team — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:12:00 GMT

Friarsgate, Irmo - Announcing a price reduction on 200 Kirkstone Road, a 1,790 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Ranch". Now MLS® $138,710 - .

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Price Reduced on 203 Lower Glen Circle in Willow Lake

KARE Team — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Willow Lake, Columbia - Announcing a price reduction on 203 Lower Glen Circle, a 2,135 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story "Traditional". Now MLS® $163,721 - What A Deal!!!.

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Welcome to Northeast Columbia

KARE Team — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:52:00 GMT

Northeast Columbia Information

Situated northeast of downtown Columbia, this part of town is one of the fastest growing areas in Greater Columbia. The soil is sandy and for the most part the terrain is flat with pine trees dominating the forests. Route 277, an expressway with limited access, connects Northeast Columbia with downtown. Northeast residents also have easy access to I-77 (Charlotte, NC & Charleston, SC), I-20 (Florence, Augusta, GA) and I-26 (Spartanburg/ Greenville). I-77 is often referred to as the Charlotte Corridor. US Route 1, or Two Notch Road, is the major road along which most of Northeast Columbia's commercial and retail enterprises are found. Residential development has grown rapidly and significantly in Columbia over the past 12 years, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Northeast area of town. There are scores of new housing developments in Northeast Columbia, particularly in the Clemson Road area. These include moderately priced starter home communities, patio home developments, and some of the most exclusive residential areas in Columbia. Many of these new subdivisions offer residents an array of recreational amenities. Surely a family can find a home and community to suit their hobbies, tastes and budget in Northeast Columbia. The Northeast area of Columbia is also appealing to newcomers because so many new people have settled here over the past decade. Families are quick to assimilate into the neighborhood. Newcomers feel very welcome because their neighbors can empathize with moving into a new city...they did it themselves. Many large companies including Providence Hospital Northeast, RBMG, Bose Corp, Siemens Diesel Systems Tech, Spirax Sarco Inc. and Blue Cross Blue Shield are located in this area. Many people choose to live here because it is convenient to their work. North Springs Park in Northeast Columbia is a 29.81-acre facility located at 1320 Clemson Road. Its amenities include a recreation building with gymnasium, club room, game room, arts & crafts room, kitchen, and two racquetball courts; there are two lighted Dixie Youth fields, 1 lighted softball field, 1 lighted Dixie Boys field, 1 lighted football/soccer field, 4 lighted tennis courts, a playground and picnic facilities with shelter. Call 803-736-6070 for more information
Most NE subdivisions are within a 20-minute drive to Fort Jackson.

Northeast Columbia, SC Real Estate
The real estate market in Northeast Columbia has something for everyone. There are many new home communities. Properties range from 100,000 dollar starter homes to moderate priced homes all the way to 1 million dollar plus real estate.
Lake Carolina is a planned community and collection of neighborhoods in Northeast Columbia. Lake Carolina is built around a 200 acre lake. The Lake is a perfect place to swim, fish, sail and ski. Lake Carolina is a place of beauty and a resort like feel. If you are considering the Northeast for your next, Lake Carolina has it all.
Northeast Columbia is home to many golf club communities such as Wildewood, Wood Creek Farms, Crickentree and Windermere. Wildewood and Windermere are members only clubs and Crickentree is open to the public.
Blythewood is a city that is considered part of Northeast Columbia. In Blythewood one can find horse farms, homes with private ponds and lots of acreage. Blythewood has all of this and is still convenient to The Village at Sandhills and great schools.
School District
Richland County School District Two

Shopping
Village at Sandhills
Columbia Place
Two Notch Road (US 1)
Two Notch Road offers an abundance of shopping venues for everyone! Check out any of the area's strip centers that have everything from clothing outlets to hair and nail salons. Big name stores such as Target, Wal-Mart and Kohl’s, just to name a few are located in the Northeast area as well. These stores offer the best in electronics, home furnishings, and more!

Post Offices
Northeast 736-2262
8505 Two Notch Road
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8- 5:30 Sat. 9-1

Sandhills Branch 865-8833
1805 Clemson Rd.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30-5

Libraries
Northeast Regional Branch 736-6575
7490 Parklane Road
Hours: Mon.-Th. 9-9, Fri. & Sat. 9-6

Sandhills Branch 699-9230
1 Summit Pkwy. at Clemson
Hours: Mon. - Th. 9-9 Fri. & Sat. 9-6
Restaurants in NE Columbia
Most of the restaurants listed below are within a 3 to 10-mile radius and this is not a complete list within this 10 miles! These are restaurants that I have visited and could recommend. There are many more restaurants here (including elegant to fast food)!
Al-Amir
Baskin Robbins
Brusters (Favorite Ice Cream)
Beef O'Brady's
Big-T Bar-B-Que
Bobby's Pizza & Subs
Carrabba's Italian Grille (One of the Best Italian Restaurants)
Carolina Wings and Rib House
Chilies Bar and Grille
Charleston Crab House (great Crab Cakes)
D’s Restaurant (Best Seafood Bowl)
Don Pedro
Elisabeth's
Euro Café
Fazoli's
Fridays
Garret's Grill and Grog - watch TV at your table - Great for family and sports)
Hibachi Restaurant Tama
Hola Mexico
Icy's Sports Bar & Grill
Icy's Sports Bistro
La Pizza Cucina
Linda's Little Deli
Little Pigs
Mallards Restaurant & Lounge
Maurice's Barbecue (Great Barbeque)
McAlister's Deli
Micato Japanese Restaurant
Olive Garden (Love all you can eat soup and salad)
Out Back Stake House
Pontiac House of Pizza
Que Syrah
Rebecca's Café
Red Lobster
Sakura
San Jose Mexican Restaurant
Sbarro the Italian Eatery
Schiano's
Sharee's Bar & Grill
Sophia's Fine Dining
The Orient
Texas Road House (Best Ribs)
Tiffany's Bakery & Eatery (Sweet, melt in your mouth confections - great for any occasion)
Travinia Italian Kitchen - (love the atmosphere)
Very's
Zaxby's Restaurant
Za’s Brick oven Pizza (Calzones to-die-for)
NE Columbia Entertainment and Parks
Parks and Recreation
The Richland County Tennis Center, on Parklane Road, is open to the public and offers 12 courts for year-round play. Other Parks Include: Blythewood Park Killian Park Meadowlake Park Polo Road Park 1 Bowling Center 2 Public and 4 Private Golf Courses Meadowlake Park, located in Northeast Columbia is a 41.6-acre facility located at 600 Beckman Road. Amenities include a recreation building (gymnasium, club room, game room, arts & crafts room, kitchen, weight room, racquetball court); 1 lighted Dixie Youth baseball field, 1 lighted softball field, football/soccer field, a picnic facility with shelter and a track with lights.

Sandhill Cinema 16 - http://www.easternfederal.com/movies.asp?ID=47
Sesquicentennial State Park - http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/stateparks/Parkdetail.Asp?Pid=469
The Richland County Tennis Center - http://www.richlandcountyrecreation.com/richlandtennis.asp
Killian Park - http://www.richlandcountyrecreation.com/killian.asp
North Springs Park - http://www.richlandcountyrecreation.com/northsprings.asp
Polo Road Park - http://www.richlandcountyrecreation.com/polo.asp

Meadowlake Park - http://www.richlandcountyrecreation.com/meadowlake.asp

1 Bowling Center

The Plex Indoor Sports Center http://www.plexindoorsports.com

(Entertainment definitely worth mentioning in the general Columbia area )
Colonial Center - USC, formally Carolina Center
Koger Center for the Arts - USC
Township Auditorium
Ghosts & Legends of Columbia meets at the Washington Monument on the north side of the State House. Reservations required. 8 p.m. nightly. 765-1837

Historic Columbia Tours. Visit the Robert Mills House, Hampton-Preston Mansion, Mann-Simons Cottage and the Woodrow Wilson Family Home. $12; $8 (17-). 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Tue-Sat; 1 and 3 p.m. Sun. Historic Columbia Foundation: 1601 Richland St. 252-7742, www.historiccolumbia.org
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: Visit the site for regularly updated programs. First Thursdays in the Garden: Features live music, artist demonstrations, refreshments, tours and more. See the gardens at night. (First Thursday of each month, 6-9 p.m.) Runs through September. $8.75 adults, $6.25 youth (3-12), free for children (3-). $7.50 students (ID), $7.25 seniors (62+). 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: 500 Wildlife Pkwy. (Main); 1300 Botanical Pkwy. (Garden). 779-8717, www.riverbanks.org .
Comedy House Theater
2768 Decker Blvd., 798-9898
Tue-Thu 8:30 p.m. show; Fri-Sat 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. shows; Sun 8 p.m. show
Columbia's only comedy club might be a bit out of the way for most folks, but it's worth the drive if you're looking for a good laugh. The Comedy House hosts several nationally touring comedians every month and provides both smoking and non-smoking shows.

1 1/2 Story For Sale in Indian River

KARE Team — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Beautiful Home with Lots of Details

• 2,500 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm 1 1/2 story - MLS® $240,000 - A Purse Pleaser!

Indian River, West Columbia - Join the highly driven and successful owners in the Indian River Golf community. This community offers low taxes, easy access to interstates, short distance to Columbia’s airport and is adjacent to a 48 acre lake. Perfect community for the whole family with no association fees. This house is a must see! Box ceilings, double vanities, recess lighting, hardwoods, tile, crown molding, stainless steel appliances, central vacuum system, sprinkler system, large lot and much more. The room over the garage has a walk-in closet and a full bath. 100% financing available.

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Single Story For Sale in Woodfield Park

KARE Team — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:05:00 GMT

• 1,032 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Ranch" - MLS® $74,923 - Priced for Quick Sale

Woodfield Park, Woodfield - Great starter home or investment property. This is an all-brick ranch with hardwood floors, a large fenced yard, roof is 2 years old. Property is located just minutes to Fort Jackson, I-77 & I-20, great shopping and excellent schools. Currently rented for $650/month. “Sold as is” and inspections are courtesy only.

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Price Reduced on 1308 Omega Drive in Woodfield Park

KARE Team — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:57:00 GMT

Woodfield Park, Woodfield - Announcing a price reduction on 1308 Omega Drive, a 1,032 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story "Ranch". Now MLS® $74,923 - .

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Today's Improving Market

KARE Team — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:53:00 GMT

Rates are Improving!!!
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Take advantage of the Real Estate Market while Home prices are low and Interest Rates are even lower.
Common Sense Underwriting (a large percentage of all FHA Approvals Manually Underwritten)
HaVe a look at the following loan scenarios. These are all based on 30 Year Fixed Interest RATES! on Min FICO 600O0

Purchase Price

$110,000

4.625%4.875%4.75%4.75%

CONVENTIONAL FHA VA Rural Housing
Down Payment	(10%) $11,000	(3.5%) $3,850	(0%)	(0%)
Funding Fees (Financed)	(0)	(2%) $2,123	(2.5%) $2,750	(2%) $2,200
Total Loan Amount	$99,000	$108,273	$112,750	$112,200
Term in Months	360	360	360	360
Principal & Interest pmnt	$509.00	$561.75	$588.16	$585.29
Mortgage Insurance	$74.25	$48.65	(0)	(0)
*Estimated* Hazard Insurance	$37.13	$37.13	$37.13	$37.13
*Estimated* Property Tax	$64.17	$64.17	$64.17	$64.17
*Total Monthly Pmnt*	$684.55	$722.94	$689.46	$686.59

Just call at your earliest convenience to reserve these interest rates and obtain a FREE Pre-approval within minutes! Let Marcela know that you saw this information in our blog.

Marcela Plechata

Loan Officer

Goldengate Mortage, Inc.

3102 Millwood Avenue

Columbia, SC 29205

(803) 788-2880 office

(803) 736-9290 fax

(803) 767-9637 cell

marcela@goldengatemortgage.net

Celebrating 10 Excellent Years!

Single Story For Sale in Woodland Terrace

KARE Team — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:27:00 GMT

• 800 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $28,900 - What a Bargain!

Woodland Terrace, Columbia - Well kept end unit condo w/ all appliances. This unit is located toward the front of the complex & has a corner lot. Very close to bus line. Walking distance to Midlands Technical College (Beltline Campus), minutes from Ft. Jackson & VA Hospital. Great for investment or move in & pay the mortgage off in 5-7 years. Will rent for $500+ per month. Regime fee includes water.

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Open House in Winslow on Saturday

KARE Team — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:43:17 GMT

Winslow, Columbia - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 15 Newworth Ct. on March 21 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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Open House in Willow Lake on Sunday

KARE Team — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:43:16 GMT

Willow Lake, Columbia - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 203 Lower Glen Circle on March 22 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

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2 Story For Sale in Willow Lake

KARE Team — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Move-In Ready

• 2,135 sq. ft., 3 bath, 5 bdrm 2 story "Traditional" - MLS® $167,923 - What A Deal!!!

Willow Lake, Columbia - Move in Ready! With 5BR/2.5BA, this beautiful home comes with all the trimmings and has enough room for everyone. It offers formal living and dining rooms, a large family room w/gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, spacious FROG with closet can be the 5th bedroom, master suite with boxed ceiling, nice size walk-in closet and spacious bathroom with double sink, garden tub and separate shower! Fresh paint throughout, new flooring throughout, kitchen has new countertops & sink, new stainless steel appliances, refinished cabinets, new lighting & fans throughout, a large screened porch & patio with a large nicely landscaped lot. Home Warranty and assistance with closing cost with acceptable offer. Located near excellent shopping & schools I-77 and Fort Jackson.

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