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.
Buying a home on Lake Murray, SC takes more than a standard search. This practical 2026 guide covers market pricing, dock and Dominion Energy rules, septic and flood insurance, and how to make a competitive offer with The Patrick O’Connor Team.
Read MoreHow do you find a realtor in Lexington, SC who actually knows the market and can protect your interests? That question matters more than it might seem. Lexington has no shortage of licensed real estate agents, and that’s precisely what makes finding a good one harder than it sounds. When every profile looks polished and every headshot radiates…
Read MoreIf you want to sell your house in Irmo, SC, start with a clear path from listing to closing. Mid-2026 Irmo shows a median around $254,000 and average 41 days on market. This guide covers pricing, cash vs FSBO vs agent, prep that pays off, and South Carolina closing costs.
Read MoreIrmo SC real estate in 2026 shows about 239 active listings and a median list price near $317,000. Inventory is up and 58.6% of sales closed below list. This overview covers prices, neighborhoods, school zones, and commute times.
Read MoreWhat is the best way to sell a home in Irmo SC? It depends on your timeline, condition, and how much you want to manage. Irmo homes often go under contract in about 21 to 60 days. This guide compares FSBO, cash buyers, discount brokerages, and full-service marketing—with net-proceeds examples—so you can choose the right path.
Read MoreLexington SC home selling in 2026 is still a seller’s market, with median sold prices between $310,000 and $330,000 and homes sitting about 38 days. Prices are down about 1% year over year, and the list-to-sale ratio is about 99.6%. This guide covers pricing, prep, closing costs, and what sellers actually net.
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 MoreIf you’ve been asking yourself, “how do I find my Lake Murray home value,” you already know the frustrating part: you open Zillow, type in your address, and get a number. Then you check Redfin and get a different number. By the time you’ve visited a third site, you’re looking at three estimates that span a range wide enough to change your entire…
Read MoreIrmo SC sellers in 2026 face a median sale near $254,000 and about 41 days on market. This guide covers pricing by neighborhood, MLS vs cash options, prep that pays, and seller closing costs so you can plan net proceeds before you list.
Read MoreLooking for the best real estate agent in Lexington SC? Use hyper-local knowledge, 2026 marketing reach, and verified list-to-sale resultsnot star ratings alone. Average total commission runs about 5.66%; the bigger gap is net proceeds.
Read MoreIf you want the best realtor Lexington SC has to offer, the search starts with a clear-eyed look at actual performance, not star ratings inflated by a handful of glowing reviews. Choosing the wrong agent in Lexington, SC doesn’t just cost you time. It costs you money and sometimes the deal itself. Homes here move fast: according to Redfin’s 2026 market…
Read MoreThe best Lake Murray neighborhood depends on water access, commute, schools, and HOA, not the prettiest listing photo. This 2026 comparison covers Timberlake, Spence Plantation, Governors Grant, Kingston Harbour, Lakeport, Plantation Point, and The Landings. Private-dock waterfront typically starts around $600K; lake-access often sits $400K to $600K.
Read MoreBuying a Lake Murray home means treating waterfront financing, Dominion Energy dock permits, flood insurance, and community choice as core due diligence, not extras. Waterfront medians sit near $520,000 for listings with private dock access, while Chapin waterfront closings run around $825,000. Get waterfront-specific pre-approval before you tour.
Read MoreLake Murray waterfront properties carry a median listing price around $800,000 in 2026, with Chapin roughly $562,000 to $825,000 and Lexington deep-water near $1.18 million. Buyers need to verify Dominion Energy dock permits, seasonal water depth, and shoreline condition before an offer. About 126 to 177 active lakefront listings at a given time.
Read MoreLake Murray SC homes in 2026 are several stacked markets, not one number. Near-lake cottages and subdivisions start in the low-to-mid $400s, Chapin waterfront three-bedrooms have been closing near $825,000, and Lexington deep-water has averaged closer to $1.18 million. Dock permits through Dominion Energy, HOA dues, and water depth at the dock belong in due diligence.
Read MoreMLS Area 11, Lexington and surrounding areas, closed 228 homes in June 2026 at a $315,750 median, up 0.2% from June 2025. Inventory rose 25.3% to 460 homes, while sellers still received 99.1% of list price. Year to date, 1,062 closings and a $310,000 median. Source: CMLS Local Market Update, current as of July 10, 2026.
Read MoreWhat is the best way to sell on Lake Murray in 2026? This market rewards preparation. Waterfront medians run about $825,000 to $1.18 million; non-waterfront sits near $430,000 to $490,000.
Read MoreRelocating to Lake Murray in 2026: Chapin waterfront medians sit near $825,000 and Lexington deep-water around $1.18 million. South Carolina owner-occupied property tax is about half a percent.
Read MoreAs of mid-2026, there are approximately 177 active listings across Lake Murray, with a lake-wide median list price of $725,000. Waterfront listings run a median of $520,000 and about 86 days on market.
Read MoreAs of mid-2026, Lake Murray has about 177 active listings and 2.5 months of supply. Closed-sale medians sit near $490,000-$497,000. True lakefront averages about $850,000 versus about $440,000 off-water.
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