Irmo, SC

Blog Probes Real Estate Models

CityBlogSC — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:05:01 +0000

www.REALonomics.net is a blog that is asking serious questions about where the real estate industry is going. More specifically, REALonomics poses challenges to the broker/owners to adopt models that will allow their organizations to become more transparent.

REALonomics.net advocates that the industry open up the property information portals to consumers and upgrade its approach to how it is interacting with the consumer by implementing more social networking such as www.CityBlogUSA.com, a community blogging network for every city in the USA.

Visit www.REALonomics.net.

Frequently Asked Question

seth.wells — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:46:56 +0000

Like most Realtors, I get this question all the time: “How is the market doing?” Well, it certainly depends where you are. You’ll certainly read about the doom and gloom that most of us are used to hearing. And it’s true…in those markets. However, one of the things that I love about Columbia is that the real estate market here is extremely stable. It is very unlikely that you will see any amazing swell in property value (Bubble) but at the same time, you almost certainly won’t see any great trough either (Bubble Burst).

I believe that the Columbia area is a fantastic place to own real estate. You can pretty much count on a slow steady increase in value. Here are a couple of reasons why the real estate industry is stable in this area:

1. Geographic Location. People want to live here because of the weather. Also, you can be in the mountains or at the beach in about 2 hours. There are a few really nice lakes in the area. Charlotte, Charleston, Savannah, Asheville and Atlanta are all an easy drive from here. We’re also inland enough that hurricanes are not too much of a threat.
2. Employment. This is another big one. Being the state capital, there are many government jobs - state and federal. The University of South Carolina provides many jobs. And Fort Jackson creates an economy in the Northeast part of town. There are other large companies in town, too.

One thing I’ve noticed while talking to people around town: A large percentage of the people living here aren’t originally from here. I, too, am a transplant. I’m originally from Natchitoches (Nak-a-tish), Louisiana but I moved here from Charleston. Which brings me to the last reason I’ll list that people love to live here…It’s the reason I’m here:

Carolina Girls! You’ll hear that they’re the best in the world…and that’ the truth. I live here because my wife is from here. If you’re lucky enough to get hooked up with a Carolina Girl, you’ll be willing to live 800 miles from home, too!

Hospitals and Physicians

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:38:39 +0000

When someone relocates they often seek information about physicians, specialists, hospitals and other types of health care, such as extended care. Is there a resource in Irmo for health care information?

Community Sports

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:34:51 +0000

Living in Irmo, South Carolina is a lot like living in any home town, with local sports being a big part of the lifestyle. Families look for T-Ball, Little League, soccer and of course, junior high and high school sports. What is sport organizations are in Irmo, South Carolina? Are their sport opportunities for adults? Is there a parks and recreation department in Irmo?

City Lifestyles

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:30:30 +0000

What are the lifestyle opportunities in and around Irmo, South Carolina. Are there hiking clubs, biking trails, civic clubs, golf clubs, local arts and theater, lakes, streams, fishing, boating, camping or other types of lifestyle opportunities?

Condos in Town?

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:26:58 +0000

Are there any condo projects in Irmo, South Carolina and are there any that are on golf courses? What is the condo price range? Are there any age restricted condo communities?

Real Estate Companies

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:23:31 +0000

Irmo has a lot of real estate companies. Which one is considered the best company according the Irmo, South Carolina residents? Who are the best real estate agents in Irmo, South Carolina? Historically, which company has been there the longest? Do any of the real estate companies also have title and mortgage companies?

Foreclosures in Town?

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:20:03 +0000

Can anyone speak to the issue of foreclosures in Irmo, South Carolina? Foreclosures are up around the country due to the sub-prime lending practices. Is there any foreclosure impact on real estate in Irmo?

Help, I need a Doctor

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:15:30 +0000

Irmo, South Carolina has a hospital. Irmo has many medical professionals operating in a variety of specialties. Fundamental healthcare begins with an individual or family?s access to a general physician, call it a family doctor or for children, a Pediatrician and for women a Gynecologist. Certainly, for people like me, a good therapist; better yet, a Psychiatrist! But why is it that someone in Irmo, South Carolina cannot locate a physician that will take new patients?
CityBlog Irmo, was struck by the frustration that was apparent in Susie Pena’s (a Irmo, South Carolina resident) post on May 9, 2007, which read as follows:
I have been here 1 year this June and have yet to find a doctor that will accept new patients. I am very discouraged that there is no avenue for new residents to find out who is available without a lot of labor intensive efforts.
Does Irmo have a physician association or, does the hospital know of new physicians coming into Irmo that are looking for new patients? It would behoove all communities to have some centralized service that maintains a list of physicians who can accept patients as either â€œnewâ€ or on a rotating basis until the new resident can establish regular healthcare.