It’s here! 2026. Nothing we could do to stop it. Couldn’t slow it down, couldn’t make it wait just a moment longer. In fact it seems like it came really quickly. 2025 was a bit of a blur. I guess we can say there was a LOT of news in general. There was a good bit of news, specifically about Lake Keowee as our market continues to move along swimmingly!
Year over year, there were fewer Lake Keowee waterfront lots sold. 95 in 24 and 86 in 25. BUT the average sales price went up by around $84K. $615,569 in 24 vs. $701K in 25. The inventory of lots by the end of 2025 was very low and as we start 2026 it remains that way. As for houses, we went from 171 sold in 2024 to 192 sold in 2025 AND the average value of the homes went up by $51K. 2024 $1,995K vs 2025 $2,006K. Taking Top Guns Realty, Mike and Matt Roach out of the whole, we were able to sell more units and an additional $5M in volume year over year.
Who knows what 2026 holds? There is a good bit of “news” out there that may cause waves. The good news is people always want to live on a beautiful lake and Lake Keowee certainly fits the bill!
You can help us do more of what we do. List your Lake Keowee real estate with us (and our 36 years of experience – 70 years combined). We’ll help lessen the blow of leaving ownership on Lake Keowee behind by making sure your pockets are full!
A Simple Guide to Help Avoid Overpaying For Your Home.
Simply put, paying too much can jeopardize the integrity of your investment. Here’s vital information to help you avoid overpaying for your home.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or an old pro at the real estate game, buying a home can be a daunting process. It’s an emotional time filled with difficult choices – and each decision you make has money riding on it.
Finding the right home to meet your family’s needs is hard enough. But knowing how to avoid paying too much for that home once you’ve found it is another job entirely.
As someone who has helped countless buyers find their dream homes and save money at the same time, I’ve developed this guide to help you avoid the pitfalls inherent in the home-buying process. I’ll show you not only how to make sure you’ve found the right home, but also how to negotiate a price to your advantage.
In today’s complex, fast-paced market, you can’t afford to learn these lessons through trial and error. The tips contained in this report will go a long way toward making you a savvy buyer.
Tip #9 When evaluating the advantages and drawbacks of a particular property, be sure you know the difference between acceptable and unacceptable problems.
some issues – peeling paint, worn carpeting, ugly wallpaper – are cosmetic and can be easily remedied. In fact, you can use these “problems” during negotiations to lower the asking price – after all, you’ll need to spend money to bring the house up to snuff. Make careful note of what you see that can be used to your advantage. Don’t nit-pick, however – if taken to extremes, you could end up alienating the seller and creating a hostile atmosphere.
Other problems may be warnings to walk away. Major foundation cracks, evidence of previous water damage, signs of serious dry rot or termite damage, antiquated electrical systems or plumbing – any one of these may be cause to reconsider your interest.
Don’t let a house’s positive attributes blind you to very real problems. If you do, the chances are good that you’ll end up spending much more money than you ever expected down the line.
