Best Cities for Homeownership in South Carolina

A recently released NerdWallet study found 3 Midlands' area communities among the top ten in South Carolina for best places to buy a home. 
Lexington #4  (average price $169,000)
Irmo #5  (average price $129,000)
Oak Grove #10 (part of West Columbia area - average price $128,000)

The study was based on home availability, affordability and growing population.

CLICK HERE for the NerdWallet study.


Need further information about buying anywhere in Greater Columbia?
Contact Mel Coker at

RE/MAX Real Estate Consultants.
Telephone:  (803) 318-2007
email:  melcoker@remax.net
MLS Search
Mel Coker's website

2009 Real Estate off to a Great Start!

Mel's first 2009 home sale!

Congratulations to Steve & Rebecca Sansonetti for purchasing a home in Lexington's Wellesley subdivision. This beautiful new home was built by Shumaker Homes. The Sansonettis's got a great deal on this beautiful new home and are going to get a LOW mortgage rate (4.5% or lower). NOW really is a great time to buy a home! I even temporarily named the waterfall in the community "Sansonetti Falls."

The most exciting "deal" in this new home is that the home is a Green Certified home. The home is built for energy efficiency and comfort. The community too is a great deal... great location, great schools and great amenities. Want to know more about this community and prices? Call Mel Coker.

I had "blogged" about this wonderful community back in August 2008. Click here to read my blog.

Shumaker Homes - Wellesley

Wellesley Subdivision

Environments for Living Certified Green Program

When you're ready to buy a home in Wellesley or ANY OTHER home community in Lexington, Irmo, Columbia, Chapin, Blythewood or at Lake Murray, be sure to contact Mel Coker at RE/MA Metro Associates.

Call (803) 318-2007

Mel's Columbia SC real estate website

Search Columbia (SC) MLS