by Darren Kaplan Moving to a new state is an exciting yet complex undertaking. Proper planning and organization are crucial for a successful out-of-state move. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process: Step 1: Establish A Moving Timeline Determine your moving timeline, considering factors such as findingContinue Reading

In the dynamic landscape of home financing, experience, accessibility, and personalized service are paramount. Enter Darren Kaplan, renowned as Mr. Mortgage Guru, a seasoned mortgage banker with an impressive track record spanning 23 years. Beyond the numbers, Mr. Mortgage Guru brings a unique perspective, understanding the significance of home decisionsContinue Reading

Michael Murphy received the Big Wave Award at Lake Homes Realty’s National Agent Summit for his exceptional achievements in real estate. The Big Wave Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume between $10 million and $25 million with 40 or more transition sides with a total transactionContinue Reading

Mungo Homes, a homebuilder with communities throughout the Southeast, is expanding its corporate headquarters in Richland County. The $10 million investment will create 40 new jobs. Mungo Homes will build a new, 20,250-square-foot facility to house marketing, human resources, information technology, accounting, purchasing and customer service teams. The new buildingContinue Reading

The ambitious 90 plus acre land development at Lake Murray is now off the table due to the withdrawal of an annexation request. The attorney for the landowners has called a halt to the Smallwood Cove development along the shores of Lake Murray near Dreher Shoals Dam slated to beginContinue Reading

Matt Shealy, of the Irmo / Lake Murray office of Coldwell Banker Realty in the Carolinas, was ranked fourth among 100,000 Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents nationwide for 2022 sales based on total units sold. Each year, Coldwell Banker honors the top ten real estate agents and teams from across its networkContinue Reading

Laura and Jimmy Derrick were recognized at the SC Statehouse on Wednesday, June 15th, by Representative Chip Huggins and the Members of the SC General Assembly for all of their achievements in the real estate industry and their service to the state. Pictured L-R: Mrs. Laura Derrick, Representative Chip HugginsContinue Reading

Local Lake Murray agents Doug Giesler and Cat Thornton were honored with the Big Wave Award for their achievements in real estate at Lake Homes Realty’s 8th Annual National Agent Summit, held October 12 – 14. The Big Wave Award is given to agents with a total transaction volume ofContinue Reading

Janet Reynolds has been named Realtor of the Week at EXIT Palmetto Real Estate Services in Irmo. Reynolds has lived in Irmo and Chapin for the past 32 years. She retired as the Director of Finance and Administration with the State Election Commission after 31 years of service. She isContinue Reading