December 2018 Market Report Nationwide, home prices were consistently up again in most markets in 2018 but at reduced levels compared to recent years. High demand for few homes for sale fueled price increases, but evidence is mounting that inventory will finally improve Continue Reading
Seller’s Market in Aiken, SC
→buyer's market (plural buyer's markets or buyers' markets) An excess of supply over demand, leading to abnormally low prices. Take any price you can get. We're in a buyer's market right now. →seller's market (plural seller's markets or sellers' Continue Reading
Aiken’s Real Estate Market – Quick Facts and Stats
Ever wonder what's REALLY happening in your local market? A for sale signs goes up in your neighbor's yard. Maybe you pick up a brochure from the box, check the real estate ads in the paper and occasionally even look properties up on the internet. There's Continue Reading
September Market Report
Aiken Market News for September As expected, new listings are down, sales and prices are up. Lower supply and higher demand continue to create a more favorable market for sellers as we wrap up the third quarter of 2016. The best news of all is that we are down to 7.3 months Continue Reading
Property of the Week – 325 Bissell Road
Property of the Week - 325 Bissell Road For many years I lived about 5 minutes from the center of Aiken in the Highland Park area. Located west of town, sandwiched between the Hitchcock Woods and the Aiken Golf Club - Highland Park is very desirable. Convenient to Continue Reading
Scottie Pippen – Tale of a Patient Seller
So yesterday...I'm at the gym. On Friday my cardio kickboxing instructor informed the class that it was National Squat Day. He said it 3 times. You know...for emphasis. After that, things became a blur as I (being the die-hard, never give up kind of girl that I am) spent Continue Reading
You’ve Got Questions…We’ve Got Answers…
Here are some of the things we talk about with people at parties, random strangers on the street and friends who ask about Best Life... So you're thinking about jumping into the Aiken Market... If investing in property in the Aiken area is in your future, you have Continue Reading
Aiken Market Report – June 2016
Aiken's Market Report - June, 2016 As we find ourselves halfway through 2016, the real estate market in Aiken is rocking and rolling. Sales are up, days on market are down. The high end is still sluggish, but if you are looking in the low to mid range, the market is heating Continue Reading
Improving Your Home’s Appeal
The Best Life To-Do List At Best Life, when we go to listing appointments we often create a to-do list we suggest our sellers complete prior to putting their home on the market. Sometimes, the list includes big ticket items like replacing a roof, or an aging HVAC unit. More Continue Reading
Which Home Improvements Really Pay Off?
According to the National Association of Realtors, while replacing your roof may not be as satisfying to homeowners as a bathroom or kitchen renovation, it's actually the best return on investment when selling your home. This information isn't surprising to us as Continue Reading
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