December 19, 2024

Residential Real Estate

Real Talk Real Estate: Navigating Home Appraisals: Insights for Buyers in a Changing Market

Home appraisals are a critical step in the home-buying process, ensuring that you pay a fair price for the property and that your lender feels confident about the investment. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, understanding how appraisals work and what to expect can empower you during your home purchase. This guide will explain the appraisal process and inevitably what may happen when the real estate market surges again following an anticipated increase in sales activity. What Is a Home Appraisal? A home appraisal is an unbiased

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Awards/Celebrations

Highest Honor for Local Symphony Conductor

Dr. Scott Weiss, Music Director and Conductor of the Aiken Symphony, was recently awarded the “Order of the Palmetto,” South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Awarded by Governor McMaster and presented by State Representative Paula Calhoon, the award recognizes Dr. Weiss’ contributions to music, education, and the arts, including his leadership with the Aiken Symphony, the Palmetto Concert Band, and the University of South Carolina School of Music. A celebrated conductor and educator, Dr. Weiss has led performances worldwide and shaped future conductors through masterclasses and programs. The Aiken Symphony, currently

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B2B Stories

Augusta native to lead downtown incubator

She was raised in Augusta and has returned home to serve as the Executive Director of Accelerate Augusta. Augusta Technical College’s President, Dr. Jermaine Whirl, announced on December 3 that Sheffie Robinson had been selected for the position, effective December 16. Soon after, she met with ABD to talk about her role. “It isn’t often that you’re charged to lead such a major project in a city you grew up in,” she said. “I have phone calls from people like, ‘Hey, I remember when you were just an itty-bitty thing,

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