Half Mile Lake in Greenville, SC - 11/30/11 08:57 AM
Half Mile Lake subdivision in 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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TD Bank Forms Regional Hub in Greenville - 11/29/11 09:00 AM
From gsabusiness.com:
"TD Bank announced today the addition of 1,400 jobs at its new regional hub in Greenville at its Interstate 85 campus.
TD Bank will also add 200 jobs at its Lexington location in addition to the Greenville jobs in the next three to five years, the S.C. Department of Commerce, Greenville Area Development Corp. announced.
Establishing Greenville as a regional headquarters for the bank is the latest step in TD’s growth in the region. TD Bank President and CEO Bharat Masrani said this regional hub creates a strong foundation and capacity to accommodate its expansion from Maine to Florida..."
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Greenville, SC Real Estate Market October 2011 - 11/22/11 02:31 PM
Here is some additonal information about the Greenville real estate market. This is comparing September 2010 to September 2011.
New Listings: Decreased 4.7% Pending Sales: Decreased 29.5% Closed Sales: Decreased 11.4% Days on Market until Sale: Increased 7.89% Average Sales Price: Decreased 0.6% Months Supply of Homes for Sale: Decreased 7.9% ###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. … (1 comments)

7 Big Retirement Risks - 11/21/11 09:06 AM
From bankrate.com:
"Heading into retirement can raise a slew of scary questions. Will unexpected expenses throw off your retirement plan? Could a market crash decimate your carefully built nest egg? Most important, do you have enough money to last you through your golden years?
Taking a closer look at the risks of retirement can allay some of those fears. After all, financial service professionals spend their days studying the many retirement risks you face and finding clever ways to hedge against them.
"Far too many people focus on the main principal risk and the fear of losing money," says Casey Mervine, … (2 comments)

Fannie Mae Losses Get Bigger - 11/18/11 10:06 AM
From money.com:
"Losses widened at mortgage giant Fannie Mae in the third quarter, forcing the government-controlled firm to request another $7.8 billion from the Treasury Department.
The company reported Tuesday a net loss of $5.1 billion, compared to a net loss of $2.9 billion in the second quarter. A year ago, Fannie Mae reported a net loss of $1.3 billion.
The current quarter's loss was driven mainly by continued delinquency issues in mortgages it had purchased or guaranteed before 2009. Additionally, Fannie Mae suffered from an increase in expenses related to foreclosed properties. Declining interest rates also contributed to the company's … (1 comments)

Looking Back In Greenville - Pictures From Last 100 Years - 11/17/11 10:28 AM
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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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Do You Testify In Court? - 11/16/11 11:47 AM
Real estate issues go beyond the traditional buying and selling of property. Today was another example of why the real estate industry needs to broaden their scope of services and payment beyond the traditional model of buying and selling homes for a commission.
I had the privilege of testifying on behalf of a client in court this morning. The Estate needed a professional to explain to the probate court about how the Estate could sell a property if the judge would give more leniency in the terms and price of real estate that is currently held by the Estate. The judge … (5 comments)

Bizarre Hotels - 11/15/11 09:01 AM
From money.com:
"Ever wanted to know what it was like to sleep in a coffin, an igloo or a cliff-top yurt? From renovated jumbo jets to converted schoolhouses, these nine unique hotel options offer something strange for everyone..."
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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 … (0 comments)

5 Ways to Raise Your Credit Score - 11/14/11 09:35 AM
From Bankrate.com:
When it comes to cultivating a credit score, you've probably got the good citizen routine down cold.
You pay on time, try to wipe out the entire balance every month and never close too many accounts at once.
Beyond the basics, though, many consumers are still in the dark about what makes their credit scores go up and down.
"We have had so many people over the years who don't understand what goes into a credit score," says Dave Jones, president of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies. "They just live with the old wives' tales."
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Monthly Real Estate Report -- Greenville, SC - 11/11/11 09:35 AM
The following information is deemed accurate as of November 10, 2011:  In the month of October there were 459 units sold at an average price of $166,897 and a median price of $145,000. The average days on market for Greenville was 100.  Approximately 90.2% of all sales were below $300,000. There is currently over 6,000 properties on the market at an average price of $254,996 and a median price of $169,950. In 2011 there has been 5,420 units sold which is down 3.7% when compared to the same time frame of 2010. The average sold price has been $173,592 and the median sold price is $142,598. The average days on market … (0 comments)

Half Mile Lake Subdivision - Greenville, SC - 11/10/11 09:05 AM
Half Mile Lake subdivision in Greenville, SC:
###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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More Jobs in Upstate, SC - 11/09/11 10:12 AM
From WYFF.com:
A Pickens County company is expanding and creating 300 new jobs.  
Kongsberg Automotive is investing $7.3 million in the expansion.  
“This expansion will help our plant remain competitive and meet increasing customer demand. Pickens County has provided us with an excellent business environment in which to operate. We greatly appreciate the support from state and local officials,” said Plant Manager Matt McKinnon.  
The company will manufacture precision parts for aerospace, truck, and automotive industry at its expanded plant.  
This is Pickens County’s fifth and largest economic development announcement since June. Kongsberg Automotive was incorporated in … (0 comments)

Property Tax Sale Today - Greenville, SC - 11/07/11 09:00 AM
The tax sale for delinquent taxes is today at the Greenville County Council Chambers. Here is a little info for you to review about tax sales in Greenville county:
The Tax Sale is a public auction. You must pay for bids plus deed stamps. Defaulting taxpayer has one year to redeem property. If not redeemed a deed will be issued to the successful bidder. Interest is calculated at 3%, 6%, 9% and 12% quarterly but interest can never exceed the amount of bid placed on property by the forfeited land commission, consisting of the delinquent and current taxes. A deed issued … (0 comments)

Gadhafi's US Mansion - 11/04/11 08:57 AM
From money.com:
 "When Libya first bought a 25-room, 1906 mansion in suburban New Jersey, the community was in an uproar.
Now, for the first time in nearly 30 years, the mansion known as Thunder Rock may get a little more love -- if it's used to help usher in a new era of what many hope to be peaceful relations between the United States and Libya..."
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Great Eastside Home - 104 Carissa Court - Greer, SC - 11/02/11 09:04 AM

This is the first time the home is available to the general public since being built in 2004. Located off of Pelham Road you will have easy access to many things: Buena Vista Elementary, Michelin North America headquarters, BMW, Greenville/Spartanburg Airport, downtown Greenville and Greer, I-85 and 385, Publix, Earth Fare, and much more. The popular floor plan, The Hanley, was used for this home. As you enter in the front door you will have the formal dining room to your left, the formal living room to your right and the open two story foyer. The kitchen - with a … (0 comments)