World Smile Day takes place on the first Friday of October every year. This year World Smile Day is celebrated on Friday 6th of October 2023. It’s a day to remind us to be kind to one another and it’s devoted to smiles and acts of kindness. Harvey Bell, a commercial artist in Massachusetts, originally […]
2023 REAL ESTATE MARKET
2023 may go down in real estate history as the year of correction. After two years of a pandemic-fueled, seller favorable boom with bidding wars, inventory shortages and spiral prices all over the country, the housing market began to cool down in 2022. The impact of inflation in general and fast-rising interest rates in particular […]
Down Payment Assistance Programs
Many first-time homebuyers may shy away from home ownership because of down payment concerns. However, there are ways to get the down payment needed to buy a home without coming out of pocket with the necessary funds. Many mortgage lenders offer first-time homebuyer programs that require very little money down and the rest can be […]
TIPS for First-Time Homebuyers
If you are trying to buy your first time home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates have risen and inventory stays low overall. There is still a gap between demand and supply because we were under building for many years. Now we see demand is slowing […]
STAGE YOUR HOME TO SELL
Here are a few tips to stage your home prior to listing: Rethink Furniture Placement. Reposition sofas and chairs into cozy conversational groups. not only will this make the space more user friendly, but it will open up the room and make it seem larger. Functional Office Space. These days more people are working from […]
Buying an Investment property
Investing in Real Estate is one of the best ways to build wealth, but as with most major investments, getting started can be intimidating . Before purchasing your first investment property, here are a few things to consider. Financial situation. Are you financially able and stable? Can you afford the upfront costs of an investment […]
Welcome to My Neighborhood
A general overview of Greenville, SC area The Upstate of South Carolina has seen a great influx of people and businesses not only from across the US but from foreign countries as well. Greenville’s diversified workforce, friendly community, desirable weather, and high quality of like make Greenville an attractive place for business investment and for […]
Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Trail
One of Greenville’s unique attractions is the Swamp Rabbit Trail. This trail is over 13 miles long and was built for outdoor enthusiasts. The southern section connects Greenville Tech’s campus to downtown Greenville and the downtown Greenville Falls Park and Cleveland Park. The northern section of this trail starts downtown Greenville and heads north, passes […]
Top Tips for Buying a Home
Buying a home is an important life decision. Make sure you consider these important tips before you buy: 1. Look at your finances and decide how much you can afford.2. Make sure to physical inspect the home and property for potential fixes and hazards.3. Tour the neighborhood at different hours to get a feel for the […]
Prepping Your Home for Sale
Follow these tips when preparing your home for sale: Stage each living area to help potential buyers imagine living in that space. Keep all rooms clean, including children rooms. Remove clutter and extra furniture to help the space feel clean and larger.