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Whether you’re a current home seller, a home buyer, or a home owner many are asking me on a regular basis how home sales are doing in our Fort Mill and Tega Cay SC area. I try and post on a monthly or quarterly time period a home sales market report. Most of my reports are for the Fort Mill or Tega Cay “township” area. So you can subscribe to my blog newsletter and be informed on the homes sales market status on a regular basis.
Or better yet you can have a custom market report emailed to you monthly, automatically. I have a powerful free market report service called the “Market Snapshot”. Here is a current market report for home sales and listings in the zip code 29708 which is Tega Cay and a portions of the Fort Mill Township. The time period is a snapshot of the last thirty days ending January 21, 2009. The report request was for single family homes with 2 to 5 bedrooms and 1 to 5 bathrooms.
It is hard to read a picture of the report on a blog post so I have broken out some sections of the report for you below to see.
| 30 Day View (December 22, 2008 - January 21, 2009) | ||||||
| Asking Prices and Sold Prices | ||||||
| Total | Most Recent | Highest | Lowest | Average | Median | |
| Sold Homes | 9 | 1/15/2009 | $425,000 | $160,000 | $286,249 | $281,130 |
| For Sale | 184 | 1/20/2009 | $1,500,000 | $118,500 | $379,682 | $340,3 |
| Number of New Listings: | 32 | |||||
| TIME ON MARKET DETAILS | ||||||
| Avg Days On Market | Total | Most Recent | Shortest | Longest | ||
| Sold Homes | 126 days | 9 | 1/15/2009 | 30 days | 229 days | |
| For Sale | 131 days | 184 | 1/20/2009 | 2 days | 595 days |
See the rest of this article at http://homesfortmill.com/local-information-fort-mill-lake-wylie-carolinas/tega-cay-fort-mill-last-30-day-home-sales-report-jan-21-2009/
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No, not Carmen. Carmen’s website www.carmensmiller.com has a new look.
It’s a new year and we thought it was time to freshen up Carmen’s original real estate website.
The new website features a clean crisp design with a built in slide show at the top of the page to feature pictures of our beautiful area Tega Cay, Fort Mill, Lake Wylie, and other local scenes.
In addition, we think the website is easier to navigate to assist home buyers and sellers in their quest for local information, featured homes for sale, and homes sales research.
Another benefit of the new design is the RSS feed for Carmen’s listings featured on the carmensmiller.com website. Ok, in english it means when Carmen posts her seller’s homes for sale on her website, a really simple syndication (RSS) data feed is broadcasted to the internet. This website (homesfortmill.com) has the same feature but having another RSS feed for her sellers home listings is truly an added benefit to her sellers.
Take a look, take a web test drive, and tell us what you think. www.carmensmiller.com
More features and content will be added in the future. Keep checking back for new updates weekly.
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Support for the McKemey family and Connor continues to grow in the Tega Cay and Fort Mill community. And in some cases beyond our fair township borders. Many local citizens talk about Connor daily. For some the daily news or updates on his condition is a daily priority.
Let me back up a bit and if you haven’t heard of the tragic McKemey storey here is a brief recap. Just before Christmas, Connor McKemey, 13, suffered second and third degree burns over 85 percent of his body and is currently in critical condition at the Joseph M. Still urn Center in Augusta, Georgia. Connor has undergone several surgeries and faces many more. Connor’s mother Karin suffered serious burns while trying to help Connor after an explosion in their outdoor fireplace.
The interesting thing about this story is the overwhelming support from friends and the community. In fact support has surfaced beyond the borders of Fort Mill. Last week the Gold Hill Middle school girls and boys basketball teams (Connor’s school) played a game at Dutchman Creek Middle school in Rock Hill. Both our basketball teams were surprised and touched by the Dutchman’s Creek’s presentation of a check for the Mckemey medical fund. The students at this Rock Hill school raised over $1100.
There are several fund raisers and blood drives planned for the “Crusade for Connor” In fact there is a “Crusader for Connor” t-shirt that can be purchased from Thunder Athletics or at Gold Hill Middle school or Fort Mill HS. Proceeds will be donated to the McKemey Medical Fund.
Info on the McKemey Medical Fund
Make donations by check and payable to the “McKemey Medical Fund” and mail to the following address:
Sodoma Law, P.C.
1336 Harding Place
Charlotte, NC 28204
Phone: (704) 442-0000
You can also donate at any Bank of America branch.
Other events or donation avenues include:
Dinner for the family
Dream Dinners on Hwy 160 established an account for the family.
Blood Drives
There are three scheduled blood drives for Connor:
Bunko
One of the Lake Shore in Tega Cay Women’s Bunko groups is planning a Bunko game to support Connor on Jan 27th at 7pm at the Tega Cay Glennon Center.
McKemey Lacrosse Jamboree
Connor is a huge lacrosse player.
I combined November and December single family home sales for Fort Mill and the Fort Mill Township in one post. I also recapped the 4th quarter. Here are the results:
November 2008 home sales in Fort Mill SC were similar to October. Homes sold were down 42% which is two points better than October. The sold price to listing price ratio decrease a percent from 97% in October to 96% in November. Days on the market increased 10 basis points from October and increased 25% from last year same time period.
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Fort Mill SC Home Sales Comparison |
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| November | 2007 | 2008 | % Change |
| Number of Homes Sold | 62 | 36 | -41.94% |
| Average Number of Bedrooms | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Average Square Footage | 2,791 | 2,690 | -3.62% |
| Sales Price Comparisons | |||
| Average List Price | $347,893 | $328,182 | -5.67% |
| Average Sold Price | $339,731 | $316,333 | -6.89% |
| Lowest % List Price to Sold Price | 91% | 88% | -3.30% |
| Highest % List Price to Sold Price | 112% | 105% | -6.25% |
| Average % List Price to Sold Price Ratio | 97% | 96% | -1.03% |
| Days on the Market | |||
| Longest Days on the Market | 415 | 228 | -45.06% |
| Shortest Days on the Market | 1 | 3 | 200.00% |
| Average Days on the Market | 81 | 101 | 24.69% |
| Homes sold price categories | |||
| Sold under $350,000 | 44 | 25 | -43.18% |
| Sold $350,000-$400,000 | 4 | 6 | 50.00% |
| Sold $401,000-$500,000 | 6 | 1 | -83.33% |
| Sold $500,000+ | 8 | 4 | -50.00% |
| Data source is the Carolina Multiple Listing Service - Single Family Homes | |||
| York County portion of Fort Mill and surrounding Fort Mill Township like; | |||
| Tega Cay, Springfield, Baxter Village, etc. |
December 2008 Homes sales in Fort Mill SC were almost a carbon copy of November 2008. The only difference to November 2008 sales were the sold price to listing price ratio which declined another percentage point.
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Fort Mill SC Home Sales Comparison |
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| December | 2007 | 2008 | % Change |
| Number of Homes Sold | 63 | 37 | -41.27% |
| Average Number of Bedrooms | 4 | 4 | 0.00% |
| Average Square Footage | 2,852 | 2,697 | -5.43% |
| Sales Price Comparisons | |||
| Average List Price | $356,514 | $348,490 | -2.25% |
| Average Sold Price | $344,812 | $332,577 | -3.55% |
| Lowest % List Price to Sold Price | 83% | 83% | 0.00% |
| Highest % List Price to Sold Price | 106% | 105% | -0.94% |
| Average % List Price to Sold Price Ratio | 97% | 95% | -2.06% |
| Days on the Market | |||
| Longest Days on the Market | 578 | 760 | 31.49% |
| Shortest Days on the Market | 2 | 2 | 0.00% |
| Average Days on the Market | 102 | 127 | 24.51% |
| Homes sold price categories | |||
| Sold under $350,000 | 42 | 23 | -45.24% |
| Sold $350,000-$400,000 | 3 | 2 | -33.33% |
| Sold $401,000-$500,000 | 12 | 8 | -33.33% |
| Sold $500,000+ | 6 | 4 | -33.33% |
| Data source is the Carolina Multiple Listing Service - Single Family Homes | |||
| York County portion of Fort Mill and surrounding Fort Mill Township like; | |||
| Tega Cay, Springfield, Baxter Village, etc. |
Here is the 4th quarter 2008 home sales recap: Click here to read the rest of the story at homesfortmill.com
To discuss the sales results or for more information please contact me.
Carmen S Miller
Century 21® First Choice 206 Rockmont Dr | Fort Mill, SC 29708 C: 803-322-3479 carmen.miller@century21.com www.carmensmiller.com
In a December 2008 announcement from the S.C. Department of Commerce
Titanium Holdings, Inc. has selected a headquarters location in Fort Mill, S.C. that will accommodate its explosive growth and the strategic expansion it is implementing to meet industry demand. Titanium Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Titanium Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of homeowner contacting and consulting services.
Titanium Holdings has leased 42,000 square foot of space in the former HSBC Edgewater Office Park building near the intersection of U.S. 521 and S.C. 160 in Indian Land SC. Over the next five years, the company plans to bring up to 300 new jobs to the area to support all of its divisions.
On Jul 28, 2008 Titanium Holdings, Inc. announced that Patrick Carey had joined the company as CEO. Carey was executive vice president of Default & Retention Operations for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage in Fort Mill. So it would seem Patrick Carey could be the reason why Titanium Holdings selected Fort Mill for their office location. Sadly Wells Fargo announced recently they will lay off an undisclosed amount of their 1600 people work force at the Fort Mill location.
I could not find any information on the timing of the office opening or hiring.
Read the rest of the post at homesfortmill.com
Carmen S Miller
Century 21® First Choice206 Rockmont Dr | Fort Mill, SC 29708C: 803-322-3479carmen.miller@century21.comwww.carmensmiller.com
Century 21®First Choice Realtor® in Tega Cay SC, Fort Mill SC, Lake Wylie SC, Rock Hill SC, South Charlotte NC. Awarded Top 100 Producing Century 21® Realtors in South Carolina and North Georgia.
I am a licensed Realtor® ABR in North and South Carolina. I am proud to be a Realtor® with Century 21 First Choice. I am also a professional decorator. I live in beautiful Tega Cay, SC. I work in the following areas but not limited to : Tega Cay, SC. - Fort Mill, SC. - Lake Wylie, SC. - Rock Hill, SC. - Charlotte, NC.
I am married and have three wonderful children. We moved to South Carolina from Katy, Texas when my husband changed jobs. I was born in South America and my family moved to the United States when I was ten. While we miss our families in Texas (and we miss the great Mexican food!), we are truly at home in South Carolina. We cherish its beauty, the charm and graciousness of the people, and we respect its wholesome environment to raise our children.
We love living here so much that helping a family find their perfect home in our area is not a job, it's an absolute pleasure!
Our family enjoys the boating on the lake. If I was to say I have a hobby it would be entertaining. I thoroughly enjoy entertaining friends and host as many "events" as we can throughout the year. Not having family close by has taught us to treasure our friendships and we are very fortunate to live in an area with so many great people.
HOW MY EXPERIECE CAN HELP ME SELL YOUR HOME
- Interior Designer- I have over six years of business ownership and hands on experience as an Interior Designer. I will personally, and at no additional cost to you, showcase your home and its special features to potential buyers. Not only will I give you general suggestions on how to get your home ready to sell, I know what it takes to give your house that "model home" feel and I can get it done!
- Human Resources- Before staying home to raise my children I worked as a Human Resource Specialist. Dealing with multiple personalities, managing training goals, and providing the "people" resources for different companies developed my listening and follow through skills that will now apply to working with my real estate clients.
- Volunteer Experience- During the last twelve years I have been involved in my children's schools and PTA Organizations. I have held Executive Board positions ranging from Fund Raising to Volunteer Management. My children have always been my number one priority and I am a firm believer in our parental involvement being a key factor of our children's success.
To me being a volunteer means devoting precious hours towards the greater good without expectation of financial return. I have always devoted my time to the things that I am passionate about, and the programs and opportunities that I love. I am passionate about real estate, and I love doing my job. My passion translates to the hours and effort I will give to marketing and selling your home.
- Home Buyer/Home Seller- Over the last ten years my family has moved four times. I am personally familiar with the worries and stress of selling a home. I understand the concerns of pricing, the worries of market issues, and the stress of showing a home. While every market is different every home will sale! My homes all sold within a few weeks of listing. I can use that experience to showcase your home to all its advantages.
Having been a home seller those many times also makes me an experienced home buyer. Not only can I offer you a comprehensive market analysis, provide you with a detailed marketing plan, and the support, experience and services of Century 21 First Choice, I can also give you an unbiased, professional opinion of what a buyer sees and thinks when they walk into your house. I can guarantee that when a buyer walks into a house I've listed and staged, they WILL BE IMPRESSED!
OTHER EXCELLENT QUALITIES
- Client Driven
- Quality Service
- Budget Minded
- Detail Oriented
- Versatile
- Enthusiastic
- ABR certified
- A Proven Track Record of Selling Homes!
Over the years I have bought and sold many properties and had the occasion to work with many different Realtors. Of all those real estate experiences, your service, dedication and professionalism have been exemplary. You are, by far, the best realty professional I have ever had the pleasure to work with. ... You have gone above and beyond and done everything possible to market our home in the best possible light. ... I would be happy to recommend you to anyone we know who would be seeking a Realtor in this area and will be more than happy to serve as a reference and recommendation for you in the future.
Sincerely,
Jill & Richard BossiTega Cay, SC.≈ ≈ ≈
To Whom it may concern,
I would state the experience I have had working with Carmen Miller from Century 21 Real Estate. Carmen listed my home in Tega Cay, SC in the Fall of 2007. First I would like to state that I interviewed several realtors to list my home. I was very impressed with Carmen's professional presentation of herself and the company she represented. She was very thorough on what she represented and what she would do to sell my home. She illustrated how current technology would assist in the sale of the home. I was updated frequently on showings of my house. After signing the listing contract, my home was staged, a virtual tour was developed and published on the internet immediately. Carmen's persistence, hard work, and professional advice helped me understand the steps we would take in the sale of the home. I would highly recommend Carmen Miller as a listing or buying agent. I also hired her as my buying agent which resulted in an immediate home purchase for myself.
Sincerely,
Steve KingTega Cay, SC.≈ ≈ ≈
After selling our home in less than six weeks when neighbors' homes sat for over a year, we were extremely pleased with our decision to use Carmen Miller of Century 21 as our Realtor. There are several reasons we selected Carmen over other agents in the area and would continue to use her in the future:
· To showcase our home, unlike any other agents, Carmen utilized her several years of interior design experience. Carmen was able to emphasize our homes' selling assets and identify areas in need of improvement in a courteous and professional manner. For example, she helped us reposition furniture and remove clutter to make certain rooms appear larger and more functional. Additionally, she made suggestions to enhance our landscaping during the drought to make first impressions lasting impressions.
· To target the more sophisticated, high priced buyers from out-of-state or country under time-constraints, Carmen insisted on hiring a professional to create a virtual tour for Internet marketing.
· To help identify a competitive price point for listing our home, Carmen prepared a comprehensive feature sheet highlighting the upgrades in our home. Then she even took the time to walk the competition and extensively researched the previously sold comparable homes in the area to create a market analysis. With a little short of a full price offer, she knew exactly how to price our home to sell it in a timely manner.
· To bring in buyers, Carmen along with Century 21s experience helped attract qualified buyers through local and national advertising plans in home publications, newspapers and Internet websites.
· To insure proper traffic for our open house, Carmen notified her extensive list of neighborhood contacts utilizing her friends-refer-friends approach to marketing along with her local advertising. Additionally, she provided proper signage making the home easy to find; she supplied snacks and drinks to make buyers feel welcome; and provided buyers with a plethora of information on the home, neighborhood and surrounding areas selling features.
· To make the showing process more comfortable for us, she used Centralized Showing. This company called us ahead of time to let us know when our home was being shown.
· To prepare for any offers, Carmen once again thought ahead with a specification book including frequently asked questions, home warranty information, annual utility budget sheet and more.
· To ensure an efficient closing, she was organized and able to identify what she needed from us and kept in close contact with the buyer's agent and closing agency.
• Most importantly to create a lifetime client, she sold our home for the right price in the right time.
We appreciated Carmen's Internet savvy and fresh approach to selling our home. She was always professional, organized and enthusiastic as I'm sure she'll be with the sale of your home or property. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either one of us.
Best wishes,
Eve and Dennis McCaffreyTega Cay, SC.
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