Welcome to the blog of the Patrick O'Connor Team, your premier resource for real estate insights in the South Carolina Midlands. Our content offers expert analysis on market trends, home-selling strategies, and local community guides. We provide the knowledge you need to make informed real estate decisions while also helping you discover the best of what Columbia and the surrounding areas have to offer.
If you’re planning a Lake Murray SC home sale in 2026, inventory currently runs 126–177 listings with about 115 true waterfront homes competing for buyers. Median list prices sit between $725,000 and $800,000 lake-wide. Pricing to your submarket comps, launching in the spring window, and documenting Dominion Energy dock permits are the decisions that most affect your net.
Read MoreLake Murray real estate spans 650 miles of South Carolina shoreline, and for buyers watching from New York, New Jersey, Florida, or anywhere else where waterfront living costs a fortune, it represents something increasingly rare: a genuine lifestyle upgrade at a price that still makes financial sense. The lake draws everyone from retirees craving a quiet…
Read MoreEvery Irmo homeowner asks what their home is worth right now. Online estimates can swing tens of thousands of dollars. This guide breaks down 2026 Irmo market data, neighborhood price-per-square-foot ranges, and three ways to get a reliable number for your specific home.
Read MoreLexington, SC has about 1,081 active homes listed, with a median listing price around $335,000 and a median sold price around $315,000. Homes are going under contract in 36 to 70 days depending on price and condition. The $250,000 to $420,000 band is where most families land in 2026.
Read MoreTop realtors in Lexington SC earn that title through verified sales volume, neighborhood pricing skill, and marketing that reaches buyers early. Submarkets like Woodcreek Farms, Saluda River Club, and Lake Murray waterfront run from about $350K to well over $1M. Ask for list-to-sale ratios, a written marketing plan, and recent closed comps in your exact neighborhood before you hire.
Read MoreChoosing a Lexington SC real estate agent means testing hyper-local pricing skill, not star ratings. Median sale prices in 2026 run $310,000 to $341,000, so a few percent off the number is real money. Ask for a written marketing plan, list-to-sale ratio, and recent closed sales in your exact neighborhood before you commit.
Read MoreLake Murray SC home costs in 2026 run from the mid-$400s for lake-area interiors to millions for prime waterfront, with median sales around $490,000 to $497,000. True waterfront listings median about $520,000; Chapin three-bedroom waterfront closes near $825,000, and Lexington deep-water around $1.18 million. Dock permits, HOA fees, and flood insurance can add tens of thousands beyond the list price.
Read MoreLake Murray home prices rose 13.7% year over year through May 2026, with a lake-wide median around $497,000 and an average near $1.19 million. Deep-water dock access often adds $100,000 to $300,000 versus shallow-cove homes. A free CMA from a waterfront specialist is the practical next step.
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