LGI Homes is a publicly traded company and the newest builder to enter the Columbia, SC market. They have 2 communities in the Columbia Metropolitan Service Area, one in Lexington, SC in Finley Farms subdivision and Elgin, SC in The Valley. LGI Homes markets to the renter and converts them into buyers through extensive marketing efforts, focusing on price per month, and offering builder paid closing cost. This is a great opportunity for the first time home buyer who is price conscious but wants to own a home. There are few options available and they have a unique sales style. They build in more remote areas which keeps land cost down and this allows them to pass the savings on to buyers. Their NO MONEY DOWN program is very attractive even though you will have to drive a little distance to live in one of their communities.