Carmen Malsbury Realtor - JPAR Magnolia Group

06/18/2026

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Design your dream retreat with these enchanting cottage-style alcove bed ideas.

06/18/2026

🏡✨ BACK ON THE MARKET! Their Loss, Your Gain! ✨🏡

🚨 Newly Built Home – Now Only $209,000! 🚨

This beautiful new construction home near downtown Columbia is back on the market and ready for its new owner!

✔️ 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms
✔️ Granite countertops
✔️ Samsung appliances included
✔️ Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout
✔️ Spacious 0.34-acre lot 🌿
✔️ No HOA

💰💬 Bring an offer! Seller is motivated and willing to negotiate.

Perfect for homeowners, first-time buyers, or investors.

📩 Message me today to schedule your private tour!

06/18/2026

Right now, local markets are moving in very different directions. And your strategy as a buyer or seller should reflect your market.

Want to know which way our local market is leaning and what that means for your move? Let's connect.

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.

06/17/2026

Check out these clever ways to use smart plugs.

As far as smart and connected devices go, smart plugs are relatively simple.

06/17/2026

A lot of buyers are waiting because they think prices will fall, but that’s not what the experts are saying.

If you're trying to decide whether waiting still makes sense, let's connect. That way you understand what's happening in our local market and what it could mean for your plans.

One of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.

06/16/2026

Thoughtful questions show interest and professionalism in virtual interviews

Virtual interviews are becoming more and more common. To ace your next video interview, here are some tips to keep in mind.

06/16/2026

Even though you may be hearing talk about prices crashing online, it’s not true nationally. While some areas are seeing slight declines, prices are still going up in 71% of markets. That means the majority are seeing prices rise, not fall. So, don’t believe everything you hear online. If you want the truth, lean on the pros.

06/15/2026

The sellers having the most success today are the ones who understand the market has changed and are adapting to meet it where it is.

Sometimes that means negotiating on closing costs. Sometimes it means offering something else. The key is knowing which concessions are worth it for our local market.

If you’re wondering what's normal in our area, what's worth negotiating, and where it makes sense to stand firm, let’s connect.

A few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything.

06/11/2026

Reducing consumption and reusing items helps create a more sustainable future.

Learn how to embrace a zero waste lifestyle with simple tips to reduce trash, shop sustainably, and make eco-friendly choices that benefit the planet.

06/11/2026

Could waiting until later this year work out? Sure. But it's important to understand what you may gain by moving now too – that way you have the full picture before you decide.

If a 2026 move is on your radar, let’s connect and talk about what matters most to you. Depending on your priorities, Summer could be your moment.

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down."