Why Sell in a Falling Housing Market? - 04/29/11 08:45 AM
 Interesting article from Forbes.com:
"The problem with the American housing market isn't that too few of us want to move. We estimate that at least 4 million homeowners would love to sell their home and buy another one that's bigger, smaller, better located or more affordable.
What's holding back these "sidelined sellers?" Some can't sell because they owe more than their homes are worth, of course. But many more are simply paralyzed by the fear of selling and buying again in a falling market. Often at root here is what psychologists and behavioral economists call "loss aversion." We avoid accepting a grim … (3 comments)

What Can I Do In Greenville, SC? - 04/28/11 09:39 AM
 "Visitors to Greater Greenville will have no problem filling the days and evenings with every kind of leisure activity. Greenville's international community has created sophisticated dining and entertainment options that may surprise first-time visitors. Click on the link below to learn more about Greenville."
Greenville City website
 
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Homes With Recent Price Changes - Greenville, SC - 04/27/11 09:47 AM
 Here is a sample of homes that have recently lowered their price in Greenville, SC:
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Downtown Alive - Greenville, SC - 04/26/11 11:12 AM
 "Downtown Alive is a weekly music series at Hyatt Plaza on Main Street continues for 24 weeks between late March through the end of August, featuring local, regional and national entertainers with sounds including rock, blues, funk, and cover bands. A total of approximately 45,000 people attend this event annually and it is the single largest fundraiser for the Metropolitan Arts Council."
Learn more about Greenville's Downtown Alive events
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GROW EXPO - Greenville, SC - 04/25/11 08:40 AM
 "GROW Expo is the Greenville Chamber's salute to regional businesses and celebration of National Small Business Week! It's the region's largest business-to-business trade show with hundreds of members exhibiting and more than a thousand attendees."
Learn more at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce website
 
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Could Your Parents be Secret Millionaires? - 04/21/11 10:46 AM
 "A majority of parents with more than $3 million in investable assets have yet to fully disclose the depth of their wealth with their children and 15% haven't said a peep about it, according to U.S. Trust's Insights on Wealth and Worth study released Tuesday. According to the report, 52% of the 457 wealthy parents surveyed have not fully disclosed their wealth and a similar percentage say it isn't important to leave a financial inheritance to the next generation. Ouch.With three quarters of survey respondents saying their wealth came from hard work and focus, and roughly half noting it also involved … (0 comments)

Sales Pick Up for this Niche Market - 04/20/11 10:11 AM
 "A devastating earthquake strikes Japan. A massive tsunami kills thousands. Fears of a nuclear meltdown run rampant. Bloodshed and violence escalate in Libya. And U.S. companies selling doomsday bunkers are seeing sales skyrocket anywhere from 20% to 1,000%. Northwest Shelter Systems, which offers shelters ranging in price from $200,000 to $20 million, has seen sales surge 70% since the uprisings in the Middle East, with the Japanese earthquake only spurring further interest. In hard numbers, that's 12 shelters already booked when the company normally sells four shelters per year.
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Is the Home Mortgage Deduction as Good As It's Made Out to Be? - 04/19/11 08:55 AM
 "Despite changes to the IRS tax code over the past several years and the repeal and limitation of many non-housing itemized deductions, mortgage interest is one of the tax deductions still available to the typical middle-class taxpayer...Often, people who borrow to purchase houses believe that the tax break they receive justifies the interest they pay. In fact, the most common argument against paying off a home mortgage early is the loss of the tax deduction for the interest. But is it as good a deal as it's made out to be?..." Continue reading the article
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Greenville, SC Real Estate Market - 04/18/11 10:30 AM
 Here is some additonal information about the Greenville real estate market. This is comparing March 2010 to March 2011.
New Listings: Decreased 19.6% Pending Sales: Decreased 40.3% Closed Sales: Increased 13.5% Days on Market until Sale: Increased 14.7% Average Sales Price: Decreased 1.8% Months Supply of Homes for Sale: Increased 4.2%  
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Will You Face a Tax Bill Because of Foreclosure? - 04/15/11 09:52 AM
"Did you lose your house to foreclosure this year? Did your lender forgive some of your mortgage debt because the house sold for less than it te mortgage balance? If so, you could be facing a big tax hit...In general, if you lose your home to foreclosure or short sale, where you sell your home for less than you owe, the IRS won't add insult to injury by counting the difference as income, at least until 2012, when the act expires.
There are four major exceptions to the rule: Find out what they are at money.com
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Sales Trend Chart for Greenville, SC - 04/14/11 08:47 AM
Interested in seeing how sales have been doing in Greenville, SC over the past year? This chart shows how things have been moving in Greenville. Remember that there was the first time and move-up homebuyer tax credits when you are looking at last year in the April to July range. The tax credits artifically inflated the sales during this period.
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Monthly Real Estate Report - Greenville, SC - 04/13/11 09:16 AM
How many homes sold in March? Greenville market report In 2011 the price range of $80,000-160,000 has accounted for almost 40% of total sales. If you or someone you know has a property in this price range then it may be a good time to sell.  Total sales for March 2011 were down 6.1% when compared to March 2010.  Interest rates have seen a slight increase over the past couple of weeks - View chart
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What Are 4 Common Remodeling Mistakes? - 04/12/11 09:58 AM
 "The road to bad remodeling is paved with good intentions. Anyone tackling a major project wants his home to look and work better -- and to get a reasonable return on investment. But renos are packed with so much stress and emotion that it's easy to go wrong..."
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Is It Time to Downsize Your Empty Nest? - 04/11/11 11:45 AM
 "Buying a home sweet home has rarely been sweeter. For empty nesters, it may be the perfect time to downsize.
With interest rates at record lows and prices near rock bottom, the housing market is ripe with rewards."
Continue reading the article on AARP.com
 
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Come Watch a Rugby Match - 04/08/11 10:01 AM
The Upstate of South Carolina is a place that has many diverse sports. One of those sports is rugby. There are two men's teams in the local area, Greenville Griffins Rugby Club (Greenville) and Saint Andrews Rugby Club (Greer). This weekend Saint Andrews Rugby Club is going to be playing a team from Gastonia, NC.
The match is free and will be at the John Roberts Rugby Field at Furman University. Kick - off is at 1pm and there is plenty of space for kids to play. Come out and enjoy watching a different sport!
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Are You An Accidental Landlord? - 04/07/11 08:55 AM
 "If you want to sell your current home, but have little or no equity, you may have to come up with tens of thousands of dollars at the closing table to satisfy your loan. Or you could become an "accidental landlord" and rent out the house until the real estate market improves.
You'd have to deal with the expense and hassle of being a landlord, but may not need as much upfront cash, says Michael Baytoff, a real estate agent with Weichert Realtors in Bedminster, N.J.
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Greenville Planning Department - 04/06/11 08:51 AM
 Do you ever wonder what is happening in Greenville County or what the plans are for it? Take a look at the Greenville County Planning Department:
"The mission of the Greenville County Planning Department is to promote managed growth in Greenville County by maintaining a comprehensive planning program which minimizes land use conflicts, coordinates the provision of public services, and optimizes the quality of life for all county residents."
Find out more at Greenville County Planning website
 
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Have You Read Your Home Owners Insurance Policy? - 04/05/11 09:27 AM
 "Home insurance policies are long, complicated and written in legalese. But it can really pay to know what's in yours and how it works. Insurance is a complex product and there's no harm and no shame in not fully understanding it," says Alessandro Iuppa, president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and superintendent of insurance for Maine. "Most people don't read a policy until they've had a claim denied, and that's too late."
Read more: Insurance Basics, Ch. 3: Understanding your home insurance policy http://www.bankrate.com/finance/insurance/understanding-your-home-insurance-policy-1.aspx#ixzz1IefVyTlT
 
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Opening Day for Greenville Drive Baseball Team in 3 Days! - 04/04/11 09:51 AM
 The opening day for the Greenville Drive baseball team is only a few days away.
"Tickets are availbe at the Drive Ticket Office, over the internet at www.GreenvilleDrive.com, and charge-by-phone by calling (864)240-4528. The Fluor Field Ticket Office is open Monday thru Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM. The Fluor Field Ticket Office is closed on Sunday. For information regarding ticket plans, luxury accommodations and group outings for the 2011 season, call (864) 240-4500 to speak with a Drive Ticket Executive."
Greenville Drive website
 
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