tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21992766563135436632023-03-17T16:32:16.663-04:00Lake Murray (SC) BlogLake Murray is South Carolina's Water Playground! Named a TOP TEN lake in America for boating and living.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.comBlogger249125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-91727092652407034082017-01-04T19:30:00.000-05:002017-01-04T19:39:46.849-05:00Snow at Lake Murray?<b>SNOW at Lake Murray?</b><br />
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Yes, it's possible late Friday night and on Saturday. (January 6-7, 2017). Snow is really rare in this area. Let's see if it happens and if so, I'll post a few pictures.<br />
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The forecast (I like DarkSky.net), at this point (Wednesday P.M.) calls for 3-6 inches of snow between 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 7th.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">86 Years old today.</span></b><br />
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(803) 318-2007Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0Lake Murray of Richland, SC, USA34.1196956 -81.26289609999997834.0671146 -81.343577099999976 34.172276600000004 -81.182215099999979tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-57996123158401149822016-11-11T08:06:00.000-05:002016-11-11T08:06:14.844-05:00Veterans Day 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Veterans from across the state will gather in downtown Columbia on Veterans Day, for the City of Columbia’s annual Veterans Day Parade, one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day parades.</b></div>
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<b>On <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Friday, Nov. 11, 2016</span>, the parade begins at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Sumter and Laurel streets, and travels southbound on Sumter Street, ending at Pendleton Street near the State House.</b></div>
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This federal holiday was initially known as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I on November 11, 1917. The holiday officially began in 1926 and in 1954 the holiday name was changed to Veterans Day.<br />
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Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to United States national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty. PLEASE BE SURE TO THANK A VETERAN FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!</div>
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<b>"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." </b><br />
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Future monthly updates will be posted about the middle of each month. I'll cover lake levels, forthcoming lake events and a brief real estate update.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Lake Murray Water Level, etc. - October 31</span></b><br />
Lake level - 354.6 (last month this time 355.5)<br />
** Typical high elevation in summer is app. 358' and typical winter low elevation is 354-355' **<br />
Water Temp (top) - 70.5 (last month this time 80.4)<br />
Today's Temperatures - High 82; Low 58 (Average for this day: 68 high / 47 low)<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Upcoming Lake Murray Events</span></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/things-to-do/events/timberlake-country-clubs-holiday-market-2016" target="_blank">Timberlake Country Club Holiday Market - November 2nd</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/things-to-do/events/lake-murray-visitor-center-holiday-open-house-2016" target="_blank">Lake Murray Visitor Center Christmas Open House - December 10-11</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/things-to-do/events/columbia-boat-show" target="_blank">Columbia Boat Show - February 12-14, 2017</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/things-to-do/events/a-taste-of-lake-murray" target="_blank">A Taste of Lake Murray - March 30, 2017</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/things-to-do/events/Lake-Murray-Fireworks-Celebrations" target="_blank">4th of July Celebration & Fireworks on Lake Murray - July 1, 2017</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/things-to-do/events/flw-tournament" target="_blank">FLW Forrest Wood Cup - August 11-13, 2017</a> (Biggest bass fishing tournament in the USA!)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Quick Real Estate Update</b></span><br />
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<b>September 2016 Analysis</b> (Single family homes only; 100 ft. minimum water frontage and 1000 square feet minimum)<br />
Lake Murray areas include Irmo & Chapin (MLS area 20); Prosperity/Newberry County (MLS area 21); Lexington (MLS area 23) and Saluda County (MLS area 22).<br />
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25 Closings (11 in area 20; 4 in area 21; 1 in area 22; 9 in area 23) (23 closings in Sep. 2015)<br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b style="background-color: white;">UP</b></span> 8,70%<br />
Average Closed Price: $506,440 ($489,288 in September 2015)<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #6aa84f;"><b>UP</b></span> 3.51%<br />
Average "final" List Price: $534,188 ($508,952)<br />
Average Square Footage: 2865<br />
Average Days on Market: 148<br />
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Lake Murray Resident & Realtor<br />
RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0Lake Murray, South Carolina, USA34.0534057 -81.26289609999997833.6325552 -81.908343099999982 34.4742562 -80.617449099999973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-78559369115911284012016-08-31T22:12:00.000-04:002016-08-31T22:12:06.188-04:00Lake Murray Market Analysis<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>What's Happening At Lake Murray?</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>FROM Realtor MEL COKER:</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>The Most Comprehensive Lake Murray Market Analysis Follows: 2005 - 2016</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: orange;"><b>The Year was 2006... (maybe to be eclipsed in 2016?)</b></span></span><br />
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<li>The average closed price in 2006 was $546,099. This was an all-time high and represented a 19% price increase over 2005. There were 148 closings.</li>
<li>The average days on market (DOM) was "only" 123 days in 2006.</li>
<li>There were 11 homes sold for $1 million or more</li>
<li>The year 2007 began the economic/real estate downturn with a slightly lower average sales price</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>The Downturn (The Bad)</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>2007 - 2012</b></span></span><br />
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<li>4 straight years of average closed price decreases (2007 - 2010)</li>
<li>Average closed price during this period $486,530 (a 10.9% decrease compared to 2006) with the lowest point being in 2012 at $448,163 (an 18.3% decrease from 2006)</li>
<li>Average annual closings decreased to 123 with a low of 89 in 2009 </li>
<li>Average DOM was up significantly to 193 days with a high in 2011 of 246</li>
<li>During this period just 4.8 homes per year (on average) closed at $1 million or more</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2013-2014</b></span><br />
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<li>Average annual closings up to 186</li>
<li>Average days on market in 2014 at 183 - lowest since 2008</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2015-2016</b></span><br />
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<li>Average sales price in 2016 (thru August) at $574,032 -- <span style="color: red;"><b>A RECORD!</b></span></li>
<li>209 closings in 2015 -- <b><span style="color: red;">A RECORD! 2016 is on pace to break 2015.</span></b></li>
<li>Average days on market at 160 - lowest since 2008</li>
<li>10 million dollar closings in 2015 - highest since 2006</li>
<li>14 million dollar closings so far in 2016 -- <b><span style="color: red;">A RECORD!</span></b></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>Home closings criteria for analysis:</b> Waterfront on Lake Murray; minimum 75 feet water frontage; single family home with minimum 1200 square feet; minimum price $150,000.</i></span><br />
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<b>More interesting data:</b><br />
There are four Multiple Listing Service areas: Irmo/Chapin, Lexington, Newberry County, Saluda County - the Lexington and Chapin areas accounted for 79% of all closings on the lake.<br />
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<li>162 homes for sale waterfront on Lake Murray</li>
<li>Average asking price is $641,628 - notice this is significantly higher than the closed average for 2016 ($574,032).</li>
<li>In 2016, for the homes closed, the <i><u>final</u></i> average asking price was $611,501 (compare to the current overall asking price above). The average price reduction was 6.13%</li>
<li>Conclusion: PRICE your home right to get it sold. Call Mel Coker for a market analysis.</li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0Lake Murray, South Carolina, USA34.0534057 -81.26289609999997833.6325552 -81.908343099999982 34.4742562 -80.617449099999973tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-14493540438751530152016-08-22T15:49:00.000-04:002016-08-22T15:49:23.087-04:00Investigate Lake Murray?<h2>
Ready to <span style="color: red;">INVESTIGATE</span> Lake Murray?<br /> Ready to <span style="color: #6aa84f;">NEGOTIATE</span> for a Lake Murray home?<br /> <br />Contact Mel Coker for Lake Murray information and listings. <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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Allow me to help you find the RIGHT home at Beautiful Lake Murray.<br />Then <span style="color: blue;">CELEBRATE</span>!</h2>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-77963900401966313472016-07-08T08:23:00.000-04:002016-07-08T08:26:03.427-04:00Lake Murray Hardware & Marine Supply - Lake Murray Headquarters in Ballentine<b><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Need hardware, boating products, outdoors stuff around Lake Murray?</span></b><br />
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I've shopped a number of times in the past at <b>Lake Murray Hardware & Outdoors</b>. However, <br />
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recently I met the owner, Mike Cameron, and learned a bit more about his business. It's a great place to shop. Mike and his friendly staff are ready to help you with the following products and services:<br />
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<li>Fishing supplies & Bait</li>
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<li>Hardware, including stuff for docks and boats</li>
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<li>Guns consignment service</li>
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Lake Murray Hardware & Marine Supply staff are especially proud of their level of service. Need questions answered? They have the knowledge to help - you don't get this at Wal-Mart.<br />
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Mike shared with me that he makes sure his prices are very competitive and and most items are at or below "Walmart" and/or Internet pricing. <u>As an example</u>, I priced an item I had recently purchased from Amazon - OrPine Marine Wash & Wax by H&M Products. This product has a 94% excellent/very good rating at Amazon and was purchased for $22.63. The price at Lake Murray Hardware and Outdoors: $18.99 (a savings of 16%). A great deal! Go buy some today.<br />
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Mike is also competitive on the rest of his inventory and guns and ammo too. He gets great pricing from his distributor, one of Americas' largest sporting goods wholesalers.<br />
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Stop in soon at Lake Murray Hardware & Outdoors and let them know you saw this article at LakeMurrayBlog.com.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-44166936165860939302016-07-04T09:13:00.003-04:002016-07-04T09:13:44.963-04:00Happy 4th of July from Lake Murray<br />
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This is America's 240th birthday. I'm thankful for the early founders of this great country basing the birth of a new nation on Christian principles. Yes, that is true. Interesting reading on this important day in our nation's history:<br /><a href="http://www.heritage.org/research/lecture/2011/06/did-america-have-a-christian-founding" rel="nofollow" style="color: #365899; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">http://www.heritage.org/…/did-america-have-a-christian-foun…</a></div>
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We (Barbara, Kelly and Mel) left at 6:45 a.m. for an early morning boat ride from our home to the Dreher Shoals Dam on Lake Murray (a distance of about 9 miles by water).</div>
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I have created a chart of lakes in South Carolina with over 5,000 acres of surface area. Of course, in my opinion, LAKE MURRAY is the gold standard. <br />
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Since I am asked this question from time to time...Three lakes are known to have or reported to have alligators: Marion, Moultrie, Wateree. Also, on Lake Russell there is no private development or homes permitted around the shores of the lake.<br />
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Kayaking, tubing, water skiing and wakeboarding.<br />
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The 27th annual <span style="color: red;"><b>4th of July Celebration on Lake Murray</b></span> will be Saturday, July 2nd this year. Join the fun activities this year as the 2016 Boat parade theme is "<b>SALUTING OUR TROOPS</b>."<br />
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The <b><span style="color: red;">BOAT PARADE</span></b> begins promptly at Noon on July 2nd. You must be registered to participate (it's FREE!). Registration is open now through June 23rd. Registration form AND boat parade rules are at <a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/">www.LakeMurrayCountry.com</a> or stop by the Lake Murray Country Visitors Center or call 781-5940 or the links below.<br />
Registration forms:<br />
<a href="http://www.lakemurray-sc.com/boat-parade-page1.pdf" target="_blank">Page 1</a> * <a href="http://www.lakemurray-sc.com/boat-parade-page2.pdf" target="_blank">Page 2</a><br />
Prizes! 1st - $800, 2nd $500, 3rd $300, 4th $200<br />
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The <span style="color: red;"><b>LAKE MURRAY FIREWORKS</b></span> show is at 9:00 p.m. on July 2nd. It is viewable from both Dam park sites and from most places on the lake. Be safe and watch out for other boats on the lake that evening... it will be crowded! Tune in to 98.5 FM or 106.7 FM to hear the show and patriotic music.<br />
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More information on all activities at <a href="http://www.lakemurraycountry.com/">www.LakeMurrayCountry.com</a><br />
Please consider supporting the show with a donation:<br />
<a href="http://gofundme.com/lakemurrayfirework">GoFundMe.com/lakemurrayfirework</a> (I did.)<br />
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Have fun, be safe and Happy 240th Birthday America!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-40882556359226760522016-05-17T16:03:00.001-04:002016-05-17T16:03:25.147-04:00Boat To An Outdoor Church Service on Lake Murray?<b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Is it possible to boat over to a church on Lake Murray for an outdoor Sunday morning service prior to having fun on the lake? YES!</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Established in 1847, Macedonia Evangelical Lutheran Church is located on the shoreline of beautiful Lake Murray near Dreher Island State Park. </span>Lakeside services are conducted from the third week of May through the third week of September. Services begin at 8:30 AM and dress is casual.</span><br />
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Reverend Clarence L. Richardson. </span>Today, over forty years later, these outdoor services have grown in popularity and attendance. Worshipers come by boat, car, or on foot to sit beneath the shady trees along the beautiful waterfront.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Lake Murray Homes Search: <a href="http://mel.bestlakemurrayhomes.com/">http://mel.bestlakemurrayhomes.com</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Whether you are
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your very first starter home, consider Columbia, South Carolina. This southeastern capital city gets more than 300 days of sunshine a year and offers a
variety of activities and attractions for all ages. With an average listing
price of just $137,500, there’s an affordable home in Columbia to be found for
every budget. In fact, a recent study by Trulia showed that Columbia ranks in
the top three metros <a href="http://www.trulia.com/blog/trends/rentvsbuy_retirees_spring16/">where
buying a home beats renting for retiree’s</a>, just behind New Orleans, and
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<a href="http://www.trulia.com/FL/Fort_Lauderdale/">Fort Lauderdale, FL</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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$208,049<o:p></o:p></div>
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$1,750<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.trulia.com/AL/Birmingham/">Birmingham, AL</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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$124,897<o:p></o:p></div>
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$1,100<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.trulia.com/PA/Philadelphia/">Philadelphia, PA</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<a href="http://www.trulia.com/FL/Miami/">Miami, FL</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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$249,326<o:p></o:p></div>
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$1,975<o:p></o:p></div>
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<a href="http://www.trulia.com/TN/Memphis/">Memphis, TN-MS-AR</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<a href="http://www.trulia.com/FL/West_Palm_Beach/">West Palm Beach, FL</a><u><span style="color: #0563c1;"><o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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sure where to start on your house hunt? Young people and students will be happy
in Rosewood, with its close proximity to University of South Carolina, Midlands
Tech and Fort Jackson. The <span style="line-height: 200%; text-indent: 0.5in;">older generation
will likely find the perfect home to fit their needs in Earlewood, a quiet
residential area just a few short minutes from Downtown Columbia’s many
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-3613960690096662172016-04-04T23:10:00.000-04:002016-05-17T08:36:18.593-04:00Waterfront on Lake Murray - Prosperity, SC<span style="color: red;"><b>NEW LISTING: WATERFRONT ON LAKE MURRAY</b></span><br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>326 Edgewater Drive; Prosperity</b></span><br />
<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b><i>UPDATE: Under Contract!</i></b></span><br />
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This all brick home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home has a nice kitchen with plenty of custom maple cabinets. The refrigerator, washer and dryer convey with the home. The spacious great room has a cathedral ceiling and gas logs fireplace.<br />
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The home has a hot tub under a covered gazebo area, deck and two car side load garage.<br />
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Your Lake Murray home is on a spacious .43 acre lot with a private dock on Lake Murray. The water frontage is 105 feet. This home is only 9 miles to Chapin.<br />
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Priced to sell NOW: $322,500<br />
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Ready to live on Lake Murray? Call Mel Coker now to schedule a showing appointment for this home. Call (803) 318-2007.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mel Coker</b></span></i><br />
RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants<br />
Chapin, SC <br />
(803) 318-2004<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-83940504511221144432016-03-15T21:23:00.000-04:002016-03-15T21:23:53.110-04:00Time to BUY at Lake Murray<b><span style="color: red;">The Lake Murray BUYING Season Has Started at Lake Murray</span></b><br />
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Ready to move or relocate to beautiful Lake Murray? Now is the time! Contact Mel Coker for buyer representation to buy your home or property at Lake Murray. Mel is a life-long Columbia area resident and has lived on Lake Murray for the past 13 years. Mel knows Lake Murray.<br />
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RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants<br />
Chapin, SCAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0Lexington County, SC, USA34.064605517074362 -81.34346008300781234.03830101707436 -81.383800583007812 34.090910017074364 -81.303119583007813tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-56839917568771841242016-01-25T09:40:00.000-05:002016-01-25T09:40:01.118-05:00Lake Murray is the Place to be in Wintertime (and Summer)<br />
<span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">T</span>o my Northeast friends... Tired of the snow and blizzards? Move to
friendly and (relatively) warm Greater Columbia or Lake Murray (SC).</b></span><br />
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<u><i><b>Average</b></i> temperatures and snowfall in Columbia, SC:</u><br />
<b>January</b> High: 56 degrees Low: 34 degrees <br />
<b>February</b> High: 60 degrees Low: 37 degrees<br />
<b>March</b> High: 68 degrees Low: 43 degrees<br />
Average ANNUAL snowfall for Columbia, SC is only 1/2 inch!<br />
Average ANNUAL hours of sunshine: 2825 <br />
What are your averages? <a href="http://www.usclimatedata.com/" target="_blank">View this website to get your numbers</a><br />
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Ready to move? Contact Mel Coker at RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants. Mel sells all over Greater Columbia, including Lake Murray, Chapin, Irmo and Lexington.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-70487551328618354202016-01-19T11:49:00.000-05:002016-01-19T11:49:51.807-05:00Chapin, SC Update #1<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Chapin, SC - NEW Growth</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>C</b>hapin</span> is a small town approximately 20 miles Northwest of Columbia, South Carolina via I-26<br />
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West. The town is known by many as the "Capital of Lake Murray." The shores of this beautiful lake are only a few miles from Chapin. There, homeowners and visitors enjoy a lake of 40 miles in length with approximately 600 miles of shoreline. Chapin area residents have one of the finest school districts in South Carolina - <a href="http://www.lexrich5.org/" target="_blank">Lexington Richland School District 5</a>.<br />
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<i><b>An update on what will be new in the Chapin area in 2016:</b></i><br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chapin Furniture</b></span></span> will open a new store at 660 Columbia Avenue. It's conveniently located at exit 91 on I-26 and will open around mid-year in 2016. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Publix</b></span></span> is building a new grocery store at Chapin Crossing at 1150 Chapin Road. This store is expected to open in the fall of 2016. It will have about 46,000 square feet of space. There will be other stores in this development to be announced later.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sonic</span></span></b> is expected to build a new restaurant on Chapin Road and open in 2016. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Chapin Park</b></span></span> (possibly to be re-named), a new park developed and operated by the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission is expected to open by the end of 2016. This 70 acre park situated between Eptings Camp and Old Bush River Roads was developed in conjunction with community needs and participation. The park will feature six baseball fields, tennis courts, soccer fields, play area and a state of the art splash pond. <a href="http://www.icrc.net/Data/Sites/1/media/follow%20our%20progress/20140908_eptings-camp-addtional-propertyweblink.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for a site plan</a>.<br />
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And, close to Chapin will be the Greater Columbia area's first<b> <span style="color: red;">Costco</span></b> store. This store is under development now at Piney Grove Road and I-26 (exit 104). This is only 13 miles from Chapin exit 91 on I-26. The store will open in 2016.<br />
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<b>Chapin is a GREAT PLACE TO LIVE</b>! Ready to move or retire to Chapin and the Lake Murray area? Contact Mel Coker at RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants. Call Mel at (803) 318-2007.<br />
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RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants<br />
Chapin, SC<br />
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<a href="http://www.trulia.com/" target="_blank">TRULIA</a> recently posted an article, "Housing in 2016", that identified COLUMBIA, SC as being in <u>Markets to Watch in 2016</u>. This area is labeled as the<br />
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the "Bargain Belt" of affordable housing. Columbia, SC was #7 in a national survey of markets that have strong potential for growth.<br />
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Key components of the analysis included: strong job growth, high affordability, high number of inbound searches and a large share of millennials. For the full and informative article, <a href="http://www.trulia.com/blog/trends/2016-housing-predictions/" target="_blank">CLICK HERE for 2016 Housing Predictions</a>.<br />
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Columbia is a GREAT place to live. We also have pleasant year-round weather, highly rated school districts, fun recreational opportunities and Lake Murray and a vibrant downtown area.<br />
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RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants - Chapin, SC<br />
(803) 318-2007<br />
Columbia & Lake Murray MLS search: <a href="http://mel.bestlakemurrayhomes.com/">http://mel.bestlakemurrayhomes.com</a><br />
Lake Murray Blog: <a href="http://www.lakemurrayblog.com/">www.LakeMurrayBlog.com</a><br />
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This may be the year you decide to move to a beautiful and friendly lake in the South. If so, you <br />
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need to consider Lake Murray near Columbia, South Carolina. Mel Coker is the Lake Murray expert to assist you with relocation and finding the right home.<br />
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Mel is a life-long Columbia area resident and has lived on Lake Murray for over 12 years. Call Mel for assistance in finding the right Lake Murray home or lot.<br />
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RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants<br />
Chapin, SC<br />
(803) 318-2007<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14729698112127481168noreply@blogger.com0Chapin, SC 29036, USA34.1659795 -81.34982109999998634.139703 -81.390161599999985 34.192256 -81.309480599999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199276656313543663.post-7617263811606857132015-10-06T11:07:00.000-04:002015-10-06T11:21:22.696-04:00Lake Murray Water Level Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Sunshine Today at Lake Murray and in Columbia! </span> </b></span><br />
We have had rain and cloudy days every day in the Lake Murray area since September 24th. Then the low pressure system and some effects from Hurricane Joaquin caused historic rain and flooding from October 1st through yesterday. The heaviest rain was from the coastal areas of Charleston to Myrtle Beach and up through the middle part of the state and through Columbia. Some parts of Columbia and Lexington have had very heavy and damaging floods. Unfortunately, there have been drowning deaths, mostly in cars.<br />
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<u>At Lake Murray</u>, water levels are at near historic highs, but NOT over the 360' flood stage. On October 1st, the water level was at a normal seasonal level of about 356.52. On this date, the owner of the lake, South Carolina Electric & Gas Company, began lowering water levels with increased flow through the hydro plant. This took the water level to about 356.2 on October 3rd. The normal summer time water level is about 358' and the normal winter time water level is about 354'.<br />
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SCE&G had to release additional water from the emergency spillway gates on Sunday, October 4th and Monday October 5th. As I understand, these gates had not been used to release water (except annual testing) since about 47 years ago. Water levels continued to increase during this time as SCE&G worked to balance water release at the lake with concerns for increased river flows downstream. As of October 6th, water releases from the Dreher Shoals dam on Lake Murray have been significantly reduced to aid in downstream river flows.<br />
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<b>The water level today, Tuesday October 6th, is 359.31.</b> This is an increase of 3 feet just since last Saturday, October 3rd. It appears this may be near the peak as the rains stopped yesterday and we have sunshine today. This is the highest level of Lake Murray we have seen during our 12 years of living on this beautiful lake.<br />
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SCE&G has to carefully monitor and manage water levels with two primary concerns - water inflows from the Saluda River watershed and Lake Greenwood AND how it releases water as it impacts downstream in the lower Saluda and the Congaree Rivers. <br />
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Lake Murray Resident & Realtor<br />
<a href="http://mel.bestlakemurrayhomes.com/" target="_blank">RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants</a><br />
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Yesterday, I rode my jet ski out to Bear Island to do a cleanup on my "adopted" island. Unfortuntely, I did find a good bit of litter around two campsites. It's certainly depressing to see that some folks choose to litter such beautiful sites. The camping on Lake Murray's islands is even free! Thank you to those that help keep Lake Murray's waterways and islands clean.<br />
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If you want to help against the fight against litter in the Midlands, join the <a href="http://www.keepthemidlandsbeautiful.org/" target="_blank">KEEP THE MIDLANDS BEAUTIFUL</a> organization (like I have done). It's only $25 per year.<br />
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Realtor - RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants<br />
(803) 318-2007<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Lake Murray is South Carolina's Beautiful lake!</b></span><br />
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Why? Approximately 50,000 acres and over 600 miles of shoreline and the Dreher Shoals Dam is located just 12 miles Northwest of Columbia. Great fishing, fun recreation, friendly people and reasonable home prices on and near the lake make it a popular place for relocation. There are more great reasons to move here: good weather, excellent schools in the area, reasonable taxes and convenience to medical facilities and shopping.<br />
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Ready to move? Contact Mel Coker at (803) 318-2007. Mel is a life-long Columbia area resident and lives on Lake Murray in the Chapin area.<br />
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Lake Murray Realtor<br />
RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants - Chapin, SC<br />
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This past week, I had the pleasure to finish out a closing for the home of Mr. Rudolph Wittemann. Mr. Wittemann had lived in his home in Newberry County for 17 years. He needed to sell to downsize a bit. Mr. Wittemann decided to list his home with me after subscribing to my Lake Murray blog several years ago and following my real estate activities on this blog.<br />
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Thank you again Mr. Wittemann for allowing me to assist you in the marketing and sale of your home on Lake Murray.<br />
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RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants<br />
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