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Latimore Realty Home BUYING, SELLING, & INTERIOR DESIGN! Serving Columbia, SC & surrounding areas | $135M sold & counting! Therefore, the American Dream is just that…A Dream.

OUR MISSION
For many people, owning a home is the fulfillment of the American dream. Unfortunately, many Americans find themselves plagued with an inability to buy real estate. The Latimore Group has a solution. Our dedication to being solutions oriented has allowed us to expand our reach in the real estate industry. Our mission is to make an impact on communities. Therefore, we have created a “Concierge Service” for buyers, sellers, and real estate investors. So, what is so special about our approach? The answers to that question played a key role in the development of our “Concierge Service”. Our Simple Real Estate Solution Can Revolutionize The World!

10/27/2026

🏡 Some home sales are about moving on to something bigger and better. Others are about getting through one of life's most challenging moments. ❤️

📲 If life has put you in a position where you NEED to sell your home, let's talk. Having the RIGHT agent by your side can make all the difference.

This closing hits a little different. ❤️

Our seller didn't have months to figure things out. They had WEEKS. ⏰ There was no grace period, no luxury of waiting around, and absolutely no time to waste.

Time wasn't just important. It was EVERYTHING.

When most people think about real estate agents, they picture what they see on HGTV. Beautiful homes, exciting negotiations, and happy closing days.

But there's another side of real estate that doesn't always make it to television.

The difficult conversations. The unexpected challenges. The personal situations where someone is depending on you to help them navigate a very real, very stressful chapter of their life.

THIS is where experience, knowledge, and having an agent who genuinely CARES matter most.

And I'm proud to say that LaToya stepped up and GOT IT DONE! 💙🔑

We don't take moments like this lightly. Because for our seller, this wasn't just another real estate transaction. It was something that needed to happen, and it needed to happen FAST.

Sometimes we're not just selling houses. We're helping people move forward when life doesn't give them much time to figure out their next move.

And THAT is why we do what we do. ❤️

Congratulations to our seller! We're grateful you trusted us during such an important time.

Latimore Realty | We Love Home. 🏡💙

10/24/2026

🏡 Thinking about selling your home in Columbia, SC? If your home didn't sell the first time, don't give up! The right strategy and experienced real estate agents can make all the difference.
👉DM us so we can talk about your options.

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Here's the BACK STORY...
Imagine trying to sell your home with TWO previous agents and still not getting the results you hoped for. 😩

That's exactly what this homeowner experienced before trusting us with his home.

We came in with a plan, rolled up our sleeves, and got to work! 💪

✅ Worked with the seller to prepare the home for the market.

✅ Professionally staged the property to help buyers see its potential.

✅ Launched an aggressive marketing blitz, both online and offline, to attract serious buyers.

And guess what? WE GOT IT UNDER CONTRACT! 🎉

But then came the phone call NO seller wants to receive…

Just ONE DAY before closing, the buyer's financing fell through! 🤦🏽‍♂️

After everything this homeowner had already been through, you can imagine the frustration and disappointment.

But we weren't about to give up on him!

We regrouped, adjusted our strategy, went back to work, and GOT IT UNDER CONTRACT AGAIN!

And this time… SOLD! 🏡🔑🎉

For us, this wasn't just another real estate transaction. It was about helping a homeowner finally move forward after a long, frustrating journey.

Selling a home isn't always smooth. Unexpected challenges happen. And when they do, experience, preparation, persistence, and the right marketing strategy matter!

We're grateful this homeowner trusted us to get the job done.

❤️ At Latimore Realty, We Love Home!

10/20/2026

🏠 Today’s home inspection is another important step in their Journey Home—and one step closer to the closing table!

BUYING A HOME IN COLUMBIA, SC? Don’t skip the home inspection.

This home is beautiful but we still recommend our buyers get an independent home inspection.

Why? Because homes are built by people.

There can be things behind the walls, above the ceilings, in the attic, on the roof, or throughout the home that you simply won’t notice during a walkthrough. A professional home inspector is trained to look for the things we don’t see.

After touring homes from Elgin to Columbia our buyers found a beautiful home in Lake Carolina. ❤️

Thinking about buying a home in Columbia, SC or the surrounding Midlands of South Carolina? Let us help you understand the process and protect your interests from the first home tour through closing.

We Love Home. 🏡

10/07/2026

What happens when your client tells you they quit their job… 2 DAYS BEFORE CLOSING? 🤦

If you’re buying a home and using mortgage financing, PLEASE don’t make major financial or employment changes without talking to your lender first.

Your lender doesn’t just verify your income and employment when you get pre-approved. Employment may be verified again before closing. A sudden job change, quitting your job, taking on new debt, financing a car, opening new credit accounts, or making large unexplained financial moves could delay your closing—or potentially affect your loan approval.

🏡 The goal isn’t just to find the house. It’s to make it all the way to the closing table.

Once you’re under contract, boring is GOOD. Keep your job, keep paying your bills on time, avoid new debt, and talk to your lender before making any major financial decisions.

Buying a home in Columbia, SC or the surrounding Midlands? We’ll help you understand the homebuying process and guide you every step of the way.

Latimore Realty | We Love Home.

10/06/2026

Trying to get some B-roll for our real estate content… and here comes LaToya walking through the background trying to make me laugh. 😂

This is what people don’t always see behind the listings, showings, negotiations, home inspections, and closings.

Yes, we take helping our clients buy and sell homes seriously—but we definitely don’t take ourselves too seriously. 😂

When you work with your spouse, sometimes the behind-the-scenes footage is better than the footage you were actually trying to record.

Just another day of selling real estate in Columbia, SC with Donald & LaToya.

🏡 We Love Home. ❤️

10/05/2026

🏡 Thinking about buying a home in Columbia, SC? Comment “PAYMENT” and we’ll help you understand how interest rates could affect your buying power.

What do you think typically happens to home prices when interest rates rise? 📈

A lot of people immediately think home prices drop—but it’s not always that simple.

When mortgage interest rates rise, monthly payments increase. That means buyers may qualify for less or decide to stay at a lower price point. As buying power decreases, demand can cool, homes may take longer to sell, and home-price appreciation can slow.

But that doesn’t automatically mean home prices will fall.

If there still aren’t enough homes for sale to meet buyer demand, prices can remain stable—or even continue rising—despite higher mortgage rates.

That’s why trying to perfectly “time” the housing market can be risky. Instead, understand what you can afford, what your monthly mortgage payment could look like, and whether buying makes sense for your financial goals.

If you're thinking about buying a home in Columbia, SC, Lexington, Blythewood, Irmo, or the surrounding Midlands, we can help you understand your options.

📲 Comment “PAYMENT” and we’ll help you start figuring out what price range may work for you.

09/27/2026

We spent ALL DAY showing homes to our buyer, and LaToya kept telling me, “I’m making you bacon wrapped shrimp jalapeño poppers tonight.”

Me all day: “Yeah right.” 😂

Well…she proved me wrong!

After a long day in real estate, this woman knows exactly how to make her husband smile…FEED ME! 😁🌶️🥓🍤

It’s the little things.

We spend a lot of our days together helping buyers and sellers, running our real estate business, taking care of home, and handling everything else life throws at us. But moments like this are what make HOME special.

And apparently, my love language is shrimp jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon. 😂❤️

This is why we say We Love Home. 🏡❤️

09/17/2026

🏠 BUYING NEW CONSTRUCTION IN BLYTHEWOOD, SC? Don’t skip the home inspection.

Yes, this home is brand new. Yes, it’s beautiful. And YES—we still recommend our buyers get an independent home inspection.

Why? Because homes are built by people.

There can be things behind the walls, above the ceilings, in the attic, on the roof, or throughout the home that you simply won’t notice during a walkthrough. A professional home inspector is trained to look for the things we don’t see.

After touring homes from Elgin to Columbia to Blythewood, SC, our buyer found a beautiful new construction home they’re ready to call HOME. ❤️

Today’s home inspection is another important step in their Journey Home—and one step closer to the closing table! 🔑

Thinking about buying a new construction home in Blythewood, Columbia, Elgin, or the surrounding Midlands of South Carolina? Let us help you understand the process and protect your interests from the first home tour through closing.

We Love Home. 🏡

09/17/2026

🏡 THINKING ABOUT SELLING A HOME IN BLYTHEWOOD, SC? Preparation BEFORE you list can make a major difference.

This closing didn’t start when we put the home on the market.

It started months earlier.

Our sellers were willing to listen, prepare, and make the right improvements before buyers ever walked through the door. We helped them determine what actually needed to be done—and just as importantly, what DIDN’T need to be done.

The goal wasn’t to spend a bunch of money.

It was to make smart, cost-effective decisions that positioned the home for the best possible outcome.

Once the home was ready, we launched our blitz marketing strategy and took it to the market.

The result? 🎯

We sold the home for more than almost any other home has ever sold for in the neighborhood, and we did it in less time than other homes are being sold in the area right now

But there’s an even bigger story behind this closing.

Our sellers could focus on preparing for their next chapter while we focused on preparing, positioning, marketing, negotiating, and selling their home.

And on the other side of the transaction, the buyers got an amazing home that had been thoughtfully prepared for them.

That’s what a successful home sale should look like.

If you're considering selling a home in Blythewood, SC, Columbia, SC, or the surrounding area, don't wait until you're ready to put a sign in the yard.

📲 Start preparing BEFORE you're ready to sell. Message us and let’s talk about what your home may need—and what it may NOT need—to help you protect your equity and position it for the market.

Your Next Move starts before the FOR SALE sign goes up.

Donald & LaToya Latimore
Latimore Realty
We Love Home. ❤️🏡

09/13/2026

🏡 BUYING A HOME IN COLUMBIA, SC? BUYING A HOME DOES NOT HAVE TO BE STRESSFUL.

Today, LaToya and I were out on a buyer tour in Columbia, Elgin, and Blythewood SC - helping our clients explore homes, compare their options, ask the right questions, and get one step closer to finding the place that feels like HOME.

We take the responsibility of representing our buyers seriously. But along the way? We’re going to laugh, have some fun, and enjoy the journey with you. 🏡❤️

Because finding the right house isn’t just about bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. It’s about finding the place where your next chapter begins.

📲 Thinking about buying a home in Columbia, SC or relocating to the area? Let’s talk about YOUR JOURNEY HOME.

Latimore Realty | We Love Home.

Address

300 Long Pointe Lane Ste 220-J
Columbia, SC
29229

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+18035633706

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