Kip Metler - Realtor at EXP Realty

06/19/2026

🏡 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 + 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥
📍 454 Malachite Lane | $525,000 | MLS 635812

Looking for space, privacy, and a home that actually fits your lifestyle? This one checks all the boxes—without the wait of new construction.

✨ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐭:
✔️ 𝟒𝐁𝐑 | 𝟑.𝟓𝐁𝐀 | 𝟑-𝐂𝐚𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 – room to live, work, and grow
✔️ 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐥-𝐝𝐞-𝐬𝐚𝐜 + 𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 – rare privacy with a fully fenced yard
✔️ 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞-𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐕𝐏 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 + 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭
✔️ 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 – ideal for everyday living and entertaining

🍽️ 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬: quartz counters, oversized island, walk-in pantry
🔥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 with gas fireplace + detailed dining area
💼 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧-𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 (or guest option) with closet
🛁 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 – spa-style bath + TWO oversized walk-in closets
🎯 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 – loft for media room, playroom, or second living area
🌅 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 – covered porch + extended patio

🌟 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞:
Pool • Clubhouse • Amphitheater • Trails • Sidewalks • Active community feel

📍 Easy access to I-26, Lake Murray, shopping & dining
🎓 Zoned for highly sought-after Chapin schools
👉 If you’ve been waiting for the right mix of 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲—𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭.
📲 Message today to schedule your showing before it’s too late

06/12/2026

🏡 Private, Spacious & Move-In Ready in Portrait Hill!

MLS 635812...$525,000...454 Malachite Lane.

✨ Tucked on a quiet cul-de-sac with wooded privacy, this beautifully designed home has everything today’s buyers are looking for:

🛏️ 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | 3-Car Garage – space for everyone + storage galore
🌳 Private, fenced backyard backing to mature trees with irrigation
🏠 Open-concept main floor with LVP flooring & abundant natural light
🔥 Gas fireplace + elegant dining area with coffered ceiling
🍽️ Gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops, large island & walk-in pantry
💼 Main-floor home office with walk-in closet
🛁 Luxury owner’s suite with spa bath & oversized dual walk-in closets
🧸 Versatile loft – perfect for media room, playroom, or flex space
🚪 Walk-in closets in every bedroom + multiple linen closets
🌅 Covered porch + extended patio – ideal for relaxing or entertaining

🌟 Community perks you’ll love:

🏊 Jr. Olympic pool
🏡 Clubhouse & amphitheater
🛝 Playground & walking trails
🚶 Sidewalk-lined streets & active neighborhood vibe

📍 Minutes to I-26, Lake Murray, shopping, dining & top-rated Chapin schools
👉 Come see why Portrait Hill is one of the area’s most loved communities—schedule your showing today!

01/24/2026

Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

Mortgage rates dropping to a 3-year low isn’t just a headline.

For many buyers, where rates are now could be the difference between watching from the sidelines and finally getting the keys to their next home.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to re-run your numbers and see what’s possible now, this is it.

Let’s take a look at what today’s rates mean for your budget and your options.

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening.

01/23/2026

Buyers Will Have More Options in 2026

Forecasts show the number of homes for sale is expected to go up another 9-10% this year. To make sure you always know about the latest listings in our area, let’s connect.

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

01/21/2026

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

Foreclosure activity may be rising, but it’s still well within a normal range – and nowhere close to the danger zones of the past. But the headlines are doing more to terrify than clarify. And that’s exactly why having a trusted real estate expert you can call on is so important.

When you hear something in the news or see something on social about housing that worries you, please reach out so you have the context to understand what’s really happening and how it impacts you (if at all).

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market.

01/19/2026

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

If you’re looking to sell this spring, you still have time to make updates that help your home stand out – without taking on a full renovation.

If you’re not sure where to start, let’s talk through what makes sense for your house. A quick conversation can help you prioritize the updates that’ll pack the biggest punch.

What’s one upgrade you’ve been thinking about – and wondering if it’s worth it?

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards.

01/17/2026

The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

Today, the biggest risk of selling without an agent isn’t the paperwork or the hassle. It’s the price. And once pricing goes wrong, it’s hard to course correct.

So, if you’re thinking about selling and want to understand what your home would realistically go for in our market today, let's connect. A quick pricing conversation now can save you from bigger regrets later.

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.

01/16/2026

Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

If you want to talk through what investor activity actually looks like in our local market, and how it impacts your options (or doesn’t), let’s connect.
Sometimes a little context makes all the difference.

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.”

01/14/2026

Mortgage Rates Are Down a Full Percentage Point from Last Year

Mortgage rates are down a full percentage point from last year. That may not sound like a lot... until you see that it could save you $330 a month. If buying didn’t work for you last year, it’s time to re-run your numbers and see if 2026 is your year.

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

01/12/2026

The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

Your credit score is important. But that doesn’t mean it has to be perfect.

If credit has been the reason you’ve been waiting to buy a home, it might be time to take another look at your options. If you want help understanding where you stand and what your next step could be, connect with a local lender.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to start the conversation.

Let me know how I can help you, your family, or friends achieve your real estate goals. Whether buying, selling, or building wealth—I’m here to chat! 😎

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t.