6 Tips to Save on Home Heating - 01/31/11 10:13 AM
 Here are tips from bankrate.com to help lower your heating costs:
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###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily basis. Who do you know that needs to sell? Contact us today at 864.275.7250.Based on sales by GGAR members and CRS data.
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Greenville, SC Properties w/ Recent Price Changes - 01/28/11 10:42 AM
 Here is a sample of Greenville, SC homes that have recently reduced their price:
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 ###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily basis. Who do you know that needs to sell? Contact us today at 864.275.7250.Based on sales by GGAR members and CRS data.
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How Much Do You (Taxpayer) Pay for Other People's Housing? - 01/27/11 02:10 PM
 According to the Center for Public Integrity, $26 billion of taxpayer money is used each year to provide housing for "needy" Americans.
However "...there's significant evidence that some of the monies have been poorly spent for years.
A joint investigation by ABC News and the Center for Public Integrity found that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has struggled to combat theft, corruption, and mismanagement in the more than 3,000 public housing agencies nationwide it funds, and particularly inside the 172 that HUD considers the most troubled.
The problems are widespread, from an executive in New Orleans convicted of embezzling … (0 comments)

Greenville, SC Real Estate Market Report - 01/26/11 10:35 AM
The following information is deemed accurate as of January 10, 2010 and is based on transactions by GGAR members:
·    In the month of December there were 447 units sold at an average price of $163,981 and a median price of $132,000. The average days on market for Greenville was 120.
·    There is currently over 6,400 properties on the market at an average price of $236,062 and a median price of $166,900.
·    In 2010 there were 6,530 units sold at an average price of $172,013 and a median price of $142,900. The average days on market was 104. 
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This Will Hamper the Real Estate Market in 2011 - 01/25/11 12:30 PM
One of the main issues that will continue to make a turn around in the real estate market difficult is shown by this article:
Jobless Rise in 20 States as Workers Still Laid Off
If people are not working and making money then they will not be able to qualify for a loan or pay cash for properties. It also means there will probably be more short-sale and foreclosures if they can't make their payments.
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Greenville, SC Real Estate Market Report - 01/24/11 12:41 PM
 The following information is deemed accurate as of January 10, 2010 and is based on transactions by GGAR members:
How many homes sold in Greenville, SC in 2010?
What was the average sold price of a home in December 2010?
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###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily basis. Who … (1 comments)

Thornblade Subdivision - Greenville, SC - 01/21/11 11:17 AM
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The Financial Nightmares Facing Boomers/Retirees - 01/20/11 02:52 PM
This article comes from yahoo.com:
"Sinking home equity, rising health-care costs, and low returns on most investments have left boomers near retirement confronting a pile of financial worries instead of happy visions of golf, grandchildren, and travel. Here are some potential financial disasters facing this generation - and tips on how to avoid them...
Here is one scam: In July, Bloomberg Businessweek reported that improper selling of reverse mortgages plays a big role in many scams.
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Rolling Green Village - Greenville, SC - 01/19/11 02:55 PM
Rolling Green Village is a retirement community that is located in Greenville, SC. It has a 175 acres and a great location in Greenville county. If you are looking to retire to the Greenville area then you need to check out Rolling Green Village:
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###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily … (0 comments)

Retirement Planning Tips - 01/18/11 09:22 AM
More Americans are entering retirement without enough savings to do so comfortably. However, it is never too late to focus on retirement planning. Here are some tips to help from retirementplanning.net:1. Saving should be a top priority. Some people may have procrastinated while others hit some bumps in the road. Either way, the closer a person gets to retiring, the less working years they have and less time to save. One should look at finances, consider needs and wants, and reprioritize.2. Delay retiring, especially if you started saving late in life. This is beneficially for Social Security and health insurance purposes. Social Security … (5 comments)

Looking to Retire to Greenville, SC? - 01/17/11 12:34 PM
This property is for the person/couple who would like to retire to small home in Greenville, SC. It is located off of Wade Hampton, about 5 minutes from downtown, close to Bob Jones University, and in a well-established neighborhood.
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###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily basis. Who do you know that needs … (1 comments)

How Far Will My Salary Go in Another City? - 01/14/11 02:57 PM
Here's a chance to take a look at how much your salary would go if you moved to Greenville, SC:
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###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily basis. Who do you know that needs to sell? Contact us today at 864.275.7250.Based on sales by GGAR members and CRS data.
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Is It Time to Bid on That Foreclosed Home? - 01/13/11 10:16 AM
"The National Association of Realtors just published new data that calculates the savings from buying a foreclosed home at 15%. How can you find good home foreclosure deals?"
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###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily basis. Who do you know that needs to sell? Contact us today at 864.275.7250.Based on sales by … (2 comments)

Is the Housing Market in Depression Territory? - 01/12/11 04:29 PM
This was an interesting article that I came across today. Would be interested in knowing what others think about the direction of the housing market for this year.
"Home values have fallen 26 percent since their peak in June 2006, worse than the 25.9-percent decline seen during the Depression years between 1928 and 1933, Zillow reported.
November marked the 53rd consecutive month (4 ½ years) that home values have fallen."
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Dave Ramsey's Advice on Refinancing - 01/11/11 04:45 PM
One financial advisers opinion on whether or not you should refinance your mortgage:
"There's a lot of hype about refinancing mortgages. You'll hear, "Rates have never been lower!" or, "Refinance now to lock in your savings!" There are even special products like "streamlined" refinancing.
Like anything else, you need to determine if a refinance is right for you based on the specifics of your mortgage. Here are some guidelines to get you started: Continue reading
 
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Greenville Homes For Sale - 01/10/11 11:57 AM
Here is a sample of homes for sale in Greenville, SC that are below $150K and have at least 3 bedrooms/2 baths:
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###When it's time to buy or sell real estate in Greenville, SC you need to work with a realtor who is honest, trustworthy, and knows the market. Dave Edwards - Greenville, SC Realtor - makes a strong effort to keep up with Greenville, SC market trends by analyzing market information on a daily basis. Who do you know that needs to sell? Contact us today at 864.275.7250.Based on sales by GGAR members and CRS data.
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Did you replace bad/corrosive drywall in your home? You may be able to claim it on your tax return - 01/05/11 02:45 PM
Tax season is here and that means all of us will be filing tax returns and claiming deductions, itemizing, etc.
On the IRS website one item that is new for this year is the following: "Corrosive drywall losses.   If you paid for repairs to your personal residence or household appliances because of corrosive drywall that was installed between 2001 and 2008, you may be able to deduct on line 20 those amounts paid. See Form 4684 and its instructions for details."
Many homes that have been built had drywall from China and elsewhere that was of poor quality. Talk to your accountant … (0 comments)

Ashwicke Subdivision - Greenville, SC - 01/03/11 09:04 AM
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