Columbia SC - Why do I need a renovation loan?Renovation loans are amazing if you think about it.Realtors - if you don't have what your client is looking for you can add a pool, add a room, update kitchens bathrooms, make the home(s) you do have into what your client needs.Many times over the years I hear there are just no properties on the MLS, well, I hate to break it to you but the MLS is only one place to find homes for sale, you might think about the REIA... ask me about it if you don't know what it is.Home Buyers - If you can't seem to find a home that fits your exact needs in the area where you want to purchase, consider making a home that is close to your expectations into the home you want.If you find the perfect home and it just missing a swimming pool, then the HomeStyle® Ren... 10/13/2023

I received a call on a property the other day wanting to know if a retaining wall could be replaced with the FHA 203k loan program... absolutely. Keep your ears open and remember that you can even create handicap access, ramps, wider doors, bigger shower stalls, whatever it takes.  improvements to the structure is no problem.These and many more repairs are within the scope of work for the 203k loan guarantee program. Columbia SC is ripe for the 203k as it has many older homes that required some updating to a lot of updating. The Limited 203k can accommodate minor repairs and as few as you need. In other words you can choose the repairs and if all you want to do is replace the carpeting, that is within it's capacity. You could even update a bathroom or kitchen on an FHA Limited 203k loan... 04/04/2009

Sheriff Lott and Richland County Sheriff's Department,   Thanks in advance for having Corporal Amanda Jordan (Amanda Lee) come out and talk to the Ballentine Civic Assn. about crime prevention.   In the eight years Charmaine and I have lived on Old Road your deputies have gone over and beyond to help and work with our area! It is much appreciated!  http://activerain.com/blogsview/948535/Crime-Prevention-Meeting-Ballentine-SC   Best regards,  Charlie   Charlie HardenHome Sales USA1211 Old Road Chapin, South Carolina 29036-8513             Cell (803) 622-3084Home (803) 781-1992Fax (803) 781-6105Web:  www.charlieharden.comEmail: home@charlieharden.com  Twitter:  Follow me on twitter!   02/23/2009

A few weeks ago there was a buzz in our neighborhood of people having homes/autos broken into by some people who were helping themselves to GPS units, CDs, etc...  Anything that had some value, but was not under lock and key.  These petty-thieves were just helping themselves where home and auto owners had left their things 'available' to them.  This seminar by Cpl. Jordan seems right on time.  Here is her e-mail to our Homeowners Association. Hello Everyone!Richland County Sheriff's Department is hosting a crime prevention class at the Ballentine Recreational Center, 1009 Bickley Road in Irmo, to highlight prevention tips for auto break ins and "spring time" crimes. We want to stop crime before it happens in our communities and in saying this it all starts with prevention. I encourage e... 02/22/2009