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South Carolina Housing Authority to launch new affordability program
The South Carolina Housing agency has launched a "workforce housing" program aimed at increasing affordable homes. The initiative plans to construct 30 single-family homes priced at a maximum of $175,000, addressing the rising median home price of $350,000. Builders will receive $10,000 per home, and qualifying buyers can access $25,000 for down payment and closing…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
St Patrick's Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. 13 million pints of Guinness are consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. Green is now the traditional color of St. Patrick's Day.
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Fed Expected to Maintain Rates Amid Presidential Pressure
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep its key interest rate steady at approximately 4.3%, halting its streak of three consecutive rate cutsRecent data reflects robust hiring and progress on inflation, prompting officials to advocate for a slower pace of rate reductions.
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Financial Benefits of Eco-Friendly Homes
Green properties offer immediate cost savings through renewable energy systems, lowering energy bills by up to 50%.Sustainable homes reduce water consumption costs with rainwater harvesting and low-flow plumbing, saving up to 30%.
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Best Homeowners Insurance in South Carolina 2025
South Carolina, with over 200 miles of coastline, is highly vulnerable to hurricanes and tornadoes, averaging 23 tornadoes annually since 2014. Despite this, major insurers remain in the state, unlike in Florida and California. Homeowners face some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, making it crucial to compare options. Chubb offers the lowest…
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First-Time Homebuyer: Do You Qualify?
A first-time home buyer hasn’t owned a primary residence in the past three years. Renters, even those with no prior homeownership, qualify for first-time buyer assistance programs.
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South Carolina Has the 5th Least Competitive Housing Market in 2025
The U.S. housing market is showing renewed momentum as it enters 2025, following a subdued 2023 and a rebound in 2024. Home prices have risen 6.3% year-over-year, despite ongoing affordability challenges, particularly for first-time buyers. Sales volume has improved, with a 10.8% increase in December 2024 compared to the previous year. The Northeast and California…
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12 Formas No Convencionales de Reducir tu Pago de Hipoteca
Las hipotecas han aumentado, impactando en los presupuestos mensuales. Formas de reducir los pagos de la hipoteca incluyen hacer un pago inicial más grande, reducir los costos del seguro de propietario, recalcular la hipoteca, hacer pagos quincenales, refinanciar, obtener una evaluación de impuestos a la propiedad, negociar una tasa de interés más baja, reducir el…
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Happy Women’s Day
International Women's Day, also known as IWD for short, grew out of the labour movement to become a recognized annual event by the UN.It all started in 1908 when 15K women marched through NYC demanding shorter working hours, better pay and the right to vote. Things were made official in 1975 when the United Nations…
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Trump’s Inaugural Vision: Bold Housing Reforms Ahead
Stricter border control and deportation measures could reduce population pressures, impacting housing demand in key markets. Anti-inflation measures and energy cost reductions aim to stabilize the economy, potentially boosting housing affordability and investment.