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Full time agent with more than 30 years of experience. Helping people with their Real Estate needs buying and selling.

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11/01/2026

🌿 A LITTLE MIDLANDS WEEKEND INSPIRATION: CAYCE RIVERWALK

Some of the best ways to enjoy the Columbia area don't require a ticket.

The Cayce Riverwalk offers paved paths, shaded boardwalks, Congaree River views, and places to pause for a picnic or a little fresh air.

📍 Main entrance: 201 Naples Avenue, Cayce, SC
🕘 City-listed hours: dawn to dusk
🚗 Free parking is available.

The City of Cayce currently lists the Naples entrance and Riverwalk phases as OPEN. River conditions and park access can change, so check the city's status page before heading out.

What's your go-to place for a walk around the Midlands—Cayce Riverwalk, Lake Murray, or somewhere else? I'd love to hear your picks.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
TheHerringGroupSC.com

10/29/2026

📊 LEXINGTON MARKET PULSE | SEPTEMBER 2026

More homes to compare. More reason to get the pricing and preparation right.

For Lexington & surrounding areas, published September 2026 market summaries report:

🏡 506 homes for sale — up 19.3% from September 2025
🤝 146 closed sales — down 26.3% year over year
💰 $309,900 median SOLD price — down 3.8% year over year
⏳ 52 average days on market — compared with 37 a year earlier

What does that mean? Buyers have more choices to evaluate, while sellers may face more competing listings and longer timelines. It doesn't mean every neighborhood—or every price range—moves the same way.

These figures cover Lexington & surrounding areas, NOT just the Town of Lexington. They're also sold-market and inventory figures, not a prediction of what any individual home will sell for.

Want a closer look at your neighborhood? Send me LEXINGTON.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
TheHerringGroupSC.com

10/27/2026

📱 SELLING SOON? TRY THE PHONE-CAMERA TEST.

Before your home goes online, open your phone camera and look at each room the way a potential buyer will see it in listing photos.

Does the entry feel welcoming? Are countertops competing for attention? Do cords, burned-out bulbs, or small scuffs steal the focus?

You don't necessarily need a major renovation to get ready for photos. Start with clear surfaces, good lighting, and the little distractions you can easily fix. Then decide with your agent which improvements make sense for your budget and price range.

Thinking about selling in Gilbert, Lexington, Chapin, or elsewhere in the Midlands? Message me PHOTO and I'll share a simple pre-listing photo checklist.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
TheHerringGroupSC.com

10/22/2026

📊 COLUMBIA MARKET PULSE | SEPTEMBER 2026

More homes to choose from. More reason to price thoughtfully.

In Columbia's September 2026 housing market:

🏡 3,218 active listings — up 18.7% year over year.
💰 $299,763 median list price — down 3.3% year over year.
⏳ 53 median days on market.

What does this mean?

For buyers, increased inventory can mean more options and opportunities to compare properties. For sellers, competition makes accurate pricing, preparation, and presentation especially important.

These are listing-market statistics, not median sold price or a valuation of an individual home. Conditions vary by neighborhood and price range.

Curious how your part of Columbia compares? Comment MARKET or send me a message.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
TheHerringGroupSC.com

10/20/2026

🏡 BEFORE YOU MAKE AN OFFER ON A HOME IN THE MIDLANDS, CHECK THESE 3 THINGS:

1️⃣ PROPERTY CONDITION. Look beyond fresh paint. Ask about the age and condition of the roof, HVAC, and major systems—and plan for an appropriate home inspection.

2️⃣ MONTHLY COSTS. Your mortgage payment isn't the whole picture. Factor in insurance, property taxes, HOA dues (if any), and maintenance.

3️⃣ CONTRACT TERMS. Price matters, but so do financing, inspection, appraisal, and closing terms. Understand the deadlines and contingencies before signing.

Whether you're buying in Lexington, Columbia, Irmo, or elsewhere in the Midlands, a little preparation can help you make a more informed offer.

Which of these would you check first?

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
TheHerringGroupSC.com

10/18/2026

There's something about fair week that makes October feel official around here.

Maybe it's the lights coming on as the sun starts going down.

Maybe it's hearing the rides before you can even see them.

Or maybe it's the smell of something deep-fried that you wouldn't even think about eating the other eleven months of the year. 😂

Whatever it is, the South Carolina State Fair is one of those traditions that makes the Midlands feel like home.

For a little while, the fairgrounds on Rosewood Drive become their own little world.

The rides.
The food.
The animals.
The exhibits.
The sounds and lights you can recognize from a distance.

And the memories people make there year after year.

I think that's something we sometimes overlook when we talk about what makes a place special.

It's not always the houses, the businesses, or the roads.

Sometimes it's the traditions.

The things we look forward to coming back around every year.

The State Fair is here through October 25, so there's still time to enjoy it.

And now I have an important question.

What's the ONE fair food you absolutely have to get every year?

Because I'm convinced everyone has one. 😂

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
https://www.TheHerringGroupSC.com

10/15/2026

Something interesting is happening in Irmo's housing market.

And it isn't necessarily about prices.

September's numbers show:

🏡 $299,950 median listing price
🔑 248 active listings
📅 70 DAYS median time on market
📊 99% sale-to-list ratio

But here's where things get interesting.

Compared with September of last year:

📈 Active listings increased 8.9%.
📅 Median days on market increased 34.4%.

That means homes are spending considerably more time on the market than they were a year ago.

But here's the other side of that story.

Homes that are selling are still closing at approximately 99% of their asking price on average.

So what does that tell us?

For buyers, there's more opportunity to compare properties and make informed decisions.

For sellers, it reinforces how important pricing, preparation, and presentation have become.

Because a home sitting on the market longer doesn't automatically mean it's worth less.

And a home priced correctly for its condition and competition can still attract serious buyers.

THE STORY: The clock has moved more than the price.

That's the kind of market detail worth understanding before making your next move.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
https://www.TheHerringGroupSC.com

10/13/2026

Here's something worth knowing before buying a house in South Carolina.

The property taxes the current owner pays might not be what YOU pay.

And the difference can be significant.

South Carolina generally uses two different assessment ratios for residential property:

🏡 4% — Qualifying primary residences
🏠 6% — Other residential properties, including second homes and rental properties.

Now, those percentages aren't the actual tax rates. They're part of the formula used to calculate property taxes.

But here's something buyers sometimes overlook.

The 4% legal-residence treatment requires an application and approval.

Just because the previous owner qualified doesn't mean you should assume everything automatically carries over when you purchase the home.

And if you're looking at a property that hasn't been someone's primary residence, the current tax bill could look very different from what you might pay if you qualify for the 4% assessment.

That's why I always recommend looking beyond the property taxes displayed on a listing.

Whether you're buying in Lexington, Gilbert, Columbia, Irmo, Chapin, or around Lake Murray, make sure you're estimating the taxes based on your ownership and intended use of the property.

A house payment should be based on what you're actually expecting to pay.

Not just what the last owner paid.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
https://www.TheHerringGroupSC.com

09/13/2026

Labor Day has a funny way of making it feel like summer is over.

Around here, September didn't get the memo.

There are still evenings by the lake.

Still dinners outside when the temperature finally gives us a break.

Still music downtown.

Still boats making one more run before sunset.

Still neighbors talking in driveways longer than anybody planned.

And honestly, these may be some of the best evenings of the year.

When we talk about “home,” it's easy to picture the building.

But a lot of what makes a place feel like home happens after you walk out the front door.

A favorite restaurant.

A lake you've watched a hundred sunsets disappear into.

A downtown where you recognize places — and eventually people.

A back porch that somehow turns a ten-minute conversation into an hour.

Summer may be winding down.

We're in no hurry to rush it out.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
https://www.TheHerringGroupSC.com

09/10/2026

More time doesn’t necessarily mean lower prices.

That may be the most interesting thing happening in Lexington right now.

August market data from Realtor.com shows:

🏡 $352,500 median listing price
🔑 $340,000 median sold price
📅 48 days median time on market
📊 ~100% sale-to-list ratio

Homes are taking longer to sell than they were a year ago, and buyers have more inventory to consider.

But here's the part worth noticing:

The typical sale is still landing very close to asking price.

That creates a different kind of market.

Buyers may have more time to evaluate a property, compare options and negotiate than they did in the frenzy years.

For sellers, it makes pricing and preparation more important — because buyers have alternatives.

More breathing room doesn't mean the market stopped moving.

It means strategy matters more than urgency.

Robert Herring, REALTOR®
The Herring Group | Brokered by United Real Estate SC
(803) 553-2043 | [email protected]
https://www.TheHerringGroupSC.com

Address

4721-C Sunset Boulevard
Lexington, SC
29072

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Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

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+18033182289

Website

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