K.T.'s Blog

Tomorrow night there is a benefit for the Child Advocacy Center of Aiken County.  Tickets are $45.00 per person, there will be a cash beer and wine bar.  The event is April 18, 2009 at 6:30 pm at the Highfields Event Center just off the intersection of Beaufort and Richland Ave on 198 Gaston St. ...

Tips for Buyers - Helping to improve credit scoreCredit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are a big factor in determining if you'll qualify for a loan and what loan terms you'll be able to qualify for. 1. Check for and correct errors in your credit report. 2. Pay down credit card b...

Monday is the start of Masters week.  This is truly one of my favorite times of the year.  Schools are closed, there are so many new faces in town and of course there's some golf being played.  If you're planning of being in town this week be aware that the weather might turn a little cooler mid ...

Interest rates are below 5%.  There is a $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers.  Sellers are more willing to negotiate on price.  Although foot traffic seems to be increasing, I still see some many buyers that are "on the fence."  The time to act is now.  I see all the signs of a recovering...

Yesterday the South Carolina State House of Representatives voted on a bill which is the first step toward reversing the POS (Point of Sale Assessment).  This is a major victory and I would like to thank all the Realtors in South Carolina for contacting their Representative.  The fight isn't over...

First reading of an ordinance regarding use in limited business zone (LM).  This ordinance will further restrict what businesses can be put in the LM zoning.  The council will have the authority to grant permission on an individual basis rather than having a set, written rule regarding what busin...

Last night the Aiken City Council had the first reading of an ordinance for $1.5 million loan for Crosland Park.  The city will purchase and renovate homes in the Crosland Park area.  The $1.5 mil would be borrowed from the cities reserve fund and need to be paid back in 5 years with 1% interest....

Today is the first day of spring, my favorite time of year.  I enjoy spring because of the beautiful South Carolina weather, usually in the mid 70's with cool nights.  The flowers and shrubs start to flower and...well for lack of better word, spring is in the air. If in Aiken, come enjoy the firs...

To all those first time home buyers sitting on the fence, the time to act is now.  There is a $8000 tax credit waiting for you right now.  There are some rules as follows: Only if you (or your spouse) have not owned a home in the last three years. For singles making less than $75,000 a year or co...

Attention everyone!  This Saturday, March the 21st, the Annual Aiken Steeplechase will be help.  Gates open at 9:00am.  First race is at 1:00.  There have been a few rule changes for this years race do to concerns for the horses and riders.  Please be sure to come out and enjoy the beautiful spri...