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A week doesn't go by here in Columbia, SC without being asked, "What is a FROG?" I am almost tempted to not to write this blog. Hey, I am a salesperson I want people to have a reason to call and consult me. J My sly side wants to make up some hokey acronym. Okay, enough stalling. The answer is... Finished Room Over Garage! In the Columbia market an extra living space over the garage is called a FROG. It is also an alternative to basements, which are very uncommon for our market. That is for

As a specialist of assisting buyers in their purchase of new homes in the Columbia, SC real estate market, I am often asked: "If I receive all the new home warranties when buying a new home, why would I have a professional inspection done?" That is a very good question. Let me break it down for you. As the house is being built, the county may inspect the house 5 to 8 times. They are looking for code violations, not necessarily workmanship or functionally issues. These inspections and...