Build Versus Buy While the home-buying process involves several important choices, one of the very first decisions buyers need to make is whether to shop for an existing home or build a new one. The build versus buy question is a complex one. Buyers who are willing to give a little more time and planning…
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It’s Summer in Columbia and this Summer is ESPECIALLY HOT here in the Heart of South Carolina. Our city does offer many COOL things to do to beat the heat. Here’s Lady Street Builders’ list of cool things to do in Columbia. For those super hot days out of the year where you may be more comfortable with an indoor itinerary, we’re here to help with some COOL ideas.
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Thinking of moving to Columbia? South Carolina’s capital city offers a small town feel and affordable cost of living with a friendly culture, incredible art scene, and fantastic restaurants. It’s no wonder why COLA (or Soda City, as it is sometimes called) was named one of the top 100 best places to live in the U.S. Check out these 10 Best Reasons To Live In Columbia.
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Thanks to Columbia’s three rivers – the Saluda, Broad and Congaree – this urban center has become a vacation destination for the kind of outdoor fun one would dream of. Along with all of the afore mentioned water activities; visitors can walk, run, cycle or skate on miles of paved trails that run along the water’s edge. Now that we know a little history, let’s take a look at some of the fun and fantastic things you could do on these Columbia waterways.
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While the home-buying process involves several important choices, one of the very first decisions buyers need to make is whether to shop for an existing home or build a new one. The build versus buy question is a complex one. Buyers who are willing to give a little more time and planning to the process to get EXACTLY what they’ve always envisioned may choose to build. Other buyers who are in a hurry to settle in and make an existing home their own, may move forward to buy. When it comes to building versus buying a home, there are several pros and cons and here’s our take.
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Fall is here and all of the colors of Autumn will soon follow. Where do you go for the best fall foliage in South Carolina? An hour and a half northwest of Columbia is a place called Upcountry, and it’s a very popular destination for visitors looking to experience the very best fall foliage in South Carolina. If you’re ready to get outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature’s colorful glory, a great starting point is the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area.
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If you’re getting tired of the dog days of Summer, maybe it’s time to plan your Fall to-do list! We’ve done some of the research for you here in our latest blog. The milder weather makes all of our parks, rivers and other outdoor attractions more attractive. We will share some specific things that we…
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Another great way to get to know the area is by visiting some of the best restaurants in Columbia! Start your day with a Breakfast Quesadilla or Cinnamon Pancakes from Cafe Strudel. Savor Southern comfort food in the form of elevated dishes like BBQ Glazed Salmon at Cola’s Restaurant. Get your hands on some of the South’s best BBQ with sandwiches like the Wookie or Southern Belly Dipper from Southern Belly BBQ. Try a new take on ramen with the Miso Ramen at Menkoi Ramen House. Crush your hunger with a Triple Decker Corned Beef Reuben from Di Prato’s Delicatessen. Or reserve a table at Saludas for Filet Mignon, Seared Scallops, and other delicious dishes from the farm-to-table menu.
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Getting a custom home loan can be a bit more challenging than getting a loan for an existing home. Custom home loans are very different than home-buying loans because you don’t have a physical asset to secure the loan from the start. You’re essentially taking out a construction loan on something that doesn’t yet exist and whose actual and final value won’t be known for several months. This means there’s a much higher risk for the bank resulting in greater scrutiny and tougher requirements for you.
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