Rodney & Ellen Lawless - Carolina One

10/13/2026

🏡🔥 2.85% ASSUMABLE FHA LOAN! YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT! 🔥🏡

📍 426 Pender Woods Drive | Summerville, SC
🔑 MLS #26025630

Looking for an affordable home in Summerville? THIS could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! 🙌

✨ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,211 Sq. Ft.

❤️ Freshly painted interior — bright, clean & MOVE-IN READY!

🏡 Functional floor plan that makes every square foot count!

☀️ Community pool just a short walk away — enjoy those Lowcountry summers without the upkeep!

📍 Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major commuter routes!

💥 BUT HERE’S THE BIG NEWS!

Qualified buyers may have the opportunity to assume the seller’s existing FHA mortgage at an incredible 2.85% interest rate! 🤯

Whether you’re buying your FIRST home, downsizing, or looking for your next chapter, this one deserves a look!

📲 Let’s get you through the door! Message us for details or to schedule your private showing!

The Lawless Group | Carolina One Real Estate
❤️ Two Realtors. One Team. Working for YOU!

FHA loan assumption subject to lender approval, buyer qualification, and applicable terms. Additional funds may be required.

10/13/2026

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Planning for the years ahead often comes down to one big decision: stay or move.

Staying in your house could mean you have to do some updates like grab bars, walk-in showers, and wider doorways. Moving to a 55+ community lets you skip the remodel and puts a lot of perks right outside your door.

Many offer on-site amenities, added security, and an HOA that takes care of shared spaces. Plus, they make it easy to feel connected to the people around you.

And the equity you've built in your current house could help you make the move.

Weighing your options? Reach out to talk through what makes the most sense for you.

10/12/2026

🏡 WHAT IF YOU COULD TAKE OVER A LOWER INTEREST RATE?! 👀🔥

Why settle for today’s interest rates when you could potentially assume the seller’s existing mortgage?

📍 120 Hillsford Drive | Summerville, SC

✨ 4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
✨ Built in 2024 — Like New!
✨ Resort-Style Amenities
✨ Golf Cart Friendly Community
✨ Offered at $342,400

💰 ASSUMABLE LOAN OPPORTUNITY! Qualified buyers may be able to take advantage of the seller’s existing mortgage terms!

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! 📲 Message The Lawless Group for details!

Loan assumption subject to lender approval, eligibility requirements, and available funds for the seller’s equity.

10/12/2026

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Worried you might regret buying a home right now?

Even though rates are still higher than buyers would like, everyday costs are up, and the economy feels uncertain, a recent NerdWallet survey found most buyers who’ve already made the leap say they’re glad they did. Only 3% actually regret it.

That’s a good reminder that homeownership isn’t really about whether you bought at the “perfect” time, rate, or price. It’s about what owning a home can do for you over time.

As home values rise and you pay down your mortgage, you build something called equity. And that equity can eventually give you more flexibility, more financial options, and more freedom when it’s time for your next move.

So, if buying is something you still want, don’t let today’s uncertainty automatically talk you out of it.

Let’s look at what’s possible and whether there’s a path that makes sense for you.

10/12/2026

Sellers; know what you’re competing against!

If you're planning to sell, know that buyers are comparing your home not just to other existing homes, but to new construction—where builders are using rate buydowns to make monthly payments more attractive. You have options too, whether that's offering your own buydown, covering closing costs, making repairs, or adjusting your price. The key is understanding what buyers are seeing elsewhere and positioning your home to compete. Let's talk about how your home stacks up against other options in our market.

10/09/2026

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There's been some talk about whether mortgage rates could climb to 9%. Here's some perspective.

Getting there would take a rare mix of things, all lasting a full year: a booming economy with no slowdown in jobs, the Fed raising rates more than expected, and the conflict in Iran continuing to keep oil prices high.

That's an unlikely combination. So, don’t let it make you worry.

Have questions about mortgage rates? Drop them in the comments. That's what a trusted agent is for – keeping you informed so a headline never makes your decisions for you.

10/08/2026

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Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place

Staying and moving can both be good choices. What matters most is finding the place where you'll feel comfortable and at home for years to come.

If you'd like help weighing the two, let's connect. We can look at what your house could sell for and what 55+ communities in our area have to offer, so you can decide what feels right for you.

You've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place you want to spend it.

10/08/2026

The Fed’s Playing The Long Game !

If you're thinking about selling, understand that while Fed rate hikes can push mortgage rates up in the short term, they're designed to cool inflation and create opportunities down the road. Rather than waiting for rates to drop, the best move is to make a plan based on today's market conditions. Let's talk about what that means for your home sale.

10/08/2026

The Fed’s Playing The Long Game

If you’re thinking about selling, understand that while Fed rate hikes can push mortgage rates up in the short term, they’re designed to cool inflation and create opportunities down the road. Rather than waiting for rates to drop, the best move is to make a plan based on today’s market conditions. Let’s talk about what that means for your home sale.

10/07/2026

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What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers

Higher mortgage rates are making buyers more cost-conscious. Builders know that, and many are responding with reduced rate, closing-cost help, price reductions, and other incentives.
If you're thinking about selling, let's look at what buyers are getting from other homes in our area – including new construction – and make sure your house is positioned to compete.

Higher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.