If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home along Lake Murray, there are some important rule changes you need to know. Whether you’re buying or selling a home along Lake Murray, there’s something important you must know: The rules governing the lake are changing. In fact, they’ve been changing little by little over the years, and today I have a few tidbits to share. First, once Dominion Energy gets their hydro license approved, they’ll be able to sell 50 acres per year. To have a dock approval, though, you must have at least 200 feet of shoreline. If you’re a seller and you don’t have a dock permit, this means it behooves you to get one. As we all know, lots with docks are more valuable than lots without them. Moving forward, make sure you’re aware of the ever-changing rules governing Lake Murray so you can get the most value out of your property. If you have any questions about this topic, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to help you.

Columbia SC Real Estate Podcast with Lance Woodley

An Important Message for Lake Murray Homeowners

My name is Elizabeth Larned with the Lance Woodley Team. Today I’d like to share a little bit about myself.My name is Elizabeth Larned, executive design consultant and listing partner with the Lance Woodley Team. Today I want to share a little about myself so that you understand my commitment to making your real estate goals a reality.Prior to joining the Lance Woodley Team, I was an office manager for a local company. My husband and I were talking about making some life changes, starting with us selling our home. We called the No. 1 agent in the Midlands—Lance Woodley—and he helped us sell our home in just eight days!I had always wanted a career in real estate, and watching firsthand how Lance used his home-selling system to sell our home, I knew I wanted to join the team.In my first three months on the team, I received dozens of buyer and seller leads and I had three closings. From that point on, I started closing multiple homes each month.The part that I like most about being on the team is that we are a non-competitive team, so I know that my clients will be taken care of no matter what.If you have any questions for me or the Lance Woodley team, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d love to help!

Getting to Know Elizabeth Larned

Have you met Rachel Cooper? She’s a rising star on our team, and today you can get to know her a little better. Today we’re happy to spotlight one of our team’s biggest assets: Chief Marketing Officer and Associate Broker, Rachel Cooper. If you’ve never been properly introduced to her, today’s your chance! In our agent introduction, we picked her brain about what her first three months were like with the Lance Woodley Team, what she enjoys most about being on the team, and more. If you have any questions for Rachel or the rest of our team, feel free to reach out. We’d be happy to help.

Meet Our Chief Marketing Officer & Associate Broker, Rachel Cooper

How can you make sure your home sells quickly and for top dollar? You can start by hiring The Lance Woodley Team.when selling your home. Have you ever thought about why homes that are on the market fail to sell? I can tell you why: The people who list those homes have a lack of knowledge about the market and a bad marketing plan. To avoid this fate, we suggest listing your home with a local expert. The Lance Woodley Team, for example, has three decades’ worth of experience. More importantly, we have a professional home selling system that focuses on marketing, merchandising, and pricing to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. If you or someone you know needs to sell a house, give us a call and we’d love to explain in more detail how it works.

Sell Your Home Quickly & For Top Dollar

Tax season is here, so today we've got a quick guide on how to reduce your taxable income if you're a homeowner.It's that time of year again—tax time.One of the biggest advantages of being a homeowner is that you can use part of what you pay for your home to reduce your taxable income. This holds true for first-time homebuyers or anyone who owns a home.If you bought a home in 2018, there's a one-time deduction you can take for the costs incurred when buying the house. This includes closing costs, banking fees, and interim interest to name a few. There are also ongoing deductions you can deduct year after year as long as you own the house. These include mortgage interest and property taxes.We recently had a client who saved $2,400 a year by becoming a homeowner. These deductions can combine with your other deductions to decrease your overall tax burden. In fact, a recent client of ours saved $2,400 a year in taxes by being a homeowner that he wouldn't have been able to take advantage of as a renter. If you're thinking about buying a home, we would love to help you reap all the benefits of home ownership. Just give us a call or send us an email and we can discuss your unique situation.

The Tax Benefits & Deductions You Only Get as a Homeowner

Pay attention to your property taxes. If you don’t, it could end up costing you thousands of dollars. Buying a Columbia Home? Search All Homes for SaleSelling a Columbia Home? Check out our FREE Home Value Report It’s that time of year again—you’re about to get your property taxes notice.Because most people’s property taxes are paid through their mortgage company, they don’t even really pay that much attention to them. You should pay attention to them, though. If you don’t, it could cost you a lot of money. Only pay the taxes that you should. How? Once the county sends your bill to the mortgage company, they don’t evaluate it to make sure it’s correct or not. That’s your responsibility. If your property is owner-occupied, your tax rate should be 4%. This is much lower than it would be if it was an investment property, which is taxed at a 6% rate. That margin doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it can add up quickly. If your property tax bill is $2,000 on your owner-occupied property, it would be $5,000 or $6,000 on an investment property. The county—in its infamous wisdom—has decided that any property that is transferred is transferred for investment purposes, even though less than 10% of them are actually transferred for investment purposes.When you get your tax bill, verify that your property is classified as owner-occupied and you’re being charged the proper tax rate. If it isn’t, make sure you notify the county so they can make the correction. If you have any questions about property taxes, please don’t hesitate to give us a call or shoot us an email. We would be happy to help you! 

How Your Property Taxes Can Cost You Extra?

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