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.
Confused by mismatched tax assessments, online estimates, and listing prices for your Lake Murray home? A property appraisal is the licensed valuation lenders and serious buyers rely on. Here’s what it measures, what it doesn’t, and how to prepare.
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 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 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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