Win $10000 to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your South Carolina Home - 08/31/09 02:06 PM
Seven electric cooperative families will win up to $10,000 in energy efficiency upgrades this fall as part of the “Help My House” contest from the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina.
Does your home need help? Does it suffer from inadequate attic and floor insulation? Are certain rooms prone to overheating in the summer and are never warm enough in the winter?
If so, you’re not alone. Fact is, most of the homes in South Carolina are not energy efficient. The average homeowner spends about $1,900 a year on home utility bills, but a large portion of that money is wasted. More … (2 comments)
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11th Annual Celebrate Anderson is September 6th - 08/31/09 12:04 PM
Mark your calendars people because you do not want to miss Celebrate Anderson! This event giveseveryone something to look forward to from the outdoor concert to the Zambelli fireworks to end the event.
The big event takes place at the William A. Floyd Amphitheater at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center. The event is free and open to the public with the gates opening at 6PM. The concert starts at 730PM.
Electric City Transport will provide free transportation to the amphitheater every 30 minutes between 6 and 8 from Homeland Park Eleementary, the Westside Community Center and the historic McCants School … (1 comments)
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Downtown Sounds in Anderson SC - 08/26/09 08:37 AM
The 3rd Annual weekly music event in downtown Anderson has the Groove Planet band this Thursday August 27th from 6 to 9PM at the Courthouse Square on Main Street.
Be sure to check it out and take an opportunity to check out Matty's restaurant for some great food at a great price!
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Easy Like Sunday Morning - 08/23/09 11:45 AM
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Now is Not the Time! - 08/22/09 12:30 PM
With the recent news about how much the housing bust has cost America, if you are in the market to sell your Upstate SC home, you may be worried. How is it possible, can I do it?
Without a doubt , now is not the time to waste money or time by attempting the immense task on your own. Every month that goes by without selling is costing you money! I know it might seem easy, but in this market the professionalism of a REALTOR is a must.
With all the available information in the Internet or with the use of … (2 comments)
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Running Around in the Middle of the Night - 08/22/09 12:07 PM
In my younger days I was quite the night owl and was known to stay out until the sun came up. But now I am usually ready for the bed early, and since the wife has started back to her job at TL Hanna, she is ready for bed early too. Sometimes though, something comes along worth staying up late for.
Like the People's Bank 30th Annual Midnight Flight in Anderson on Friday, September the 4th. There is a 1 mile, 5K and 10K run and you need to visit the Midnight Flight website to check out all the details. It … (0 comments)
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Free Heart Screenings in Anderson SC - 08/21/09 02:40 PM
AnMed Health is going to be offering free cardiovascular screenings to 200 people during a two-day StrokeScore event in Anderson.
The event will be held Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 from 8 a.m. until noon each day. People will be checked for warning signs of stroke risk and peripheral artery disease. Registration is required in advance because space is limited so please call ASAP.
The screenings will take place at the AnMed Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital on East Greenville Street. To register, call 864-512-2255.
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Just Around the Corner - 08/21/09 01:39 PM
With the recent news that we just saw the 4th month in a row of increased sales for existing-home sales according to the National Association of Realtors®. So is the recovery for housing just around the corner?
But on a local level, since real estate is local, what does this mean for Upstate SC? I am not going to feed you some line that everything is great but it is getting better. With every day that the economy gets better, the housing market is going to get better. Because I deal with so many people from other areas of the country … (0 comments)
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Pickens Schools Get Top ACT in South Carolina - 08/21/09 01:24 PM
Is there something in the water? Because I just found out that high school students in Pickens and Anderson District 1 who took the ACT college entrance exam scored better, on average, than their peers nationally and statewide, according to numbers released today by the state. The average composite score in Pickens was 22.6 for the 2009 academic year, while Anderson 1 high schoolers scored a composite 21.8, according to the state Department of Education. Pickens students' scores were ranked first in the state among 2009 graduating high school students in that district who took the test.
It sounds like we … (0 comments)
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A Great Place to Eat in Honea Path South Carolina - 08/20/09 10:06 AM
I happened to find one of my favorite types of restaurants yesterday in Honea Path. The Kitchen and Bakery at 26 N Main in Honea Path is a nice place I would recommend checking out. You can experience made from scratch foods and everything is made when ordered so you are not talking about the typical fast food or corporate owned, 1000 restaurants and they are all the same thing here. No sir, real food made with top quality ingredients. And it is fresh. The atmosphere is quiet, calm and relaxing and the staff will not let your drink get more … (2 comments)
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Spittoono Festival in Clemson South Carolina - 08/19/09 10:49 AM
It is time again for the Spittoono Festival in Clemson again folks! The Redneck Performing Arts Association will hold the 29th Spittoono festival Thursday through Saturday at the Clemson Armory on U.S. 76. It starts at 6PM and there are 18 bands scheduled to appear. Admission is FREE but there will be food, drinks and other items for sale at the festival. Proceeds from the event got to Upstate charities that assist children.
The bands schuled to appear include:
• Thursday — Rainy Day Women, Silver Dagger, Hoodoo Hounds, Tony Tidwell and The Beautiful Band, Swift Robinson and Orange Magnolia.
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Quail Hollow Westminster SC is Solitude at a Bargain Price - 08/17/09 10:15 AM
Sorry but this lot for sale in Westminster is no longer available! But please vist my website to search homes and land for sale in Westminster South Carolina!
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Benefit for the Collins Children’s Home in Seneca South Carolina - 08/14/09 04:00 PM
Mark your calendars so you will not miss the 26th Annual “Chicken for Children” benefit. It helps raise money for the Collins Children’s Home and will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Seneca High School.
Five hundred tickets are still available. Plates include half a barbecued chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, potato chips, roll, pickle, cookies and iced tea or lemonade. Who can resist good food and a chance to help a great cause?
For more information, call (864) 882-0893.
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Free Clinic on Foreclosures in Clemson South Carolina - 08/14/09 03:53 PM
People who are behind in mortgage payments are invited to attend a free clinic at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, to learn about new programs available to help homeowners.
The session is sponsored by the South Carolina Task Force on Foreclosure and the Upstate Homeless Coalition. Toni King, a certified housing counselor, will conduct the clinic at Clemson Community Care, 105 U.S. 76 in Clemson.
For more information or to register, call (800) 254-8561 or (888) 320-0350.
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If You Are Scared Then Get out of the Way - 08/14/09 03:39 PM
The future ain't what it used to be. Yogi Berra
In these turbulent and changing economic times, it is too easy to sit back and wait for things to change. Earlier this week, I talked to a friend who has seen good times and bad. And bounced back from the bad to soar with the eagles. His philosophy? Nothing ventured nothing gained. He has taken chances based on much thought and deliberation, and made money. A lot of money.
It may be hard to imagine taking chances but in todays market, and with the economy like it is, there are … (3 comments)
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An Upstate SC REALTOR is a Must! - 08/13/09 07:33 PM
You should always let a licensed South Carolina real estate agent assist you in finding the very best deals on new homes. Not only should you have a licensed agent assist you but you need a REALTOR on your side! This will save you and your family a good bundle on cash.
You already know that there are many new businesses relocating to Upstate SC. If you are one of those business owners that are moving relocating there then you should consider seeking the assistance of a licensed REALTOR. It will help male things so much easier with a professional helping … (0 comments)
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Rocking and Dunkin in Clemson for a Good Cause - 08/13/09 06:16 PM
The local Christian rock band Forget Tomorrow will perform at Dunkin Donuts on Tiger Boulevard in Clemson on Friday night, Aug. 14, from 9 to 11pm as a fundraiser for Drayton Melton, 11, of Central, who is recovering from a liver transplant.
The benefit will raise money to help the Melton family pay for the medical bills that have accumulated during Drayton’s illness. Donations can also be sent in care of the Drayton Melton Fund to any BB&T Bank branch if you cannot attend.
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National Guard Could Leave Anderson County - 08/12/09 06:17 PM
The decision about whether Anderson County’s National Guard remains in Anderson County will happen at a state Budget and Control Board meeting this week. The federal government have budgeted up to $12 million for the Guard to purchase the 75,000-square-foot building on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Anderson. The building is the former Lowe’s store right down the street from Brewster's Ice Cream and the Anderson Mall.
If the Guard does not buy the building, the Guard may relocate and take hundreds of jobs with it! There are 70 full-time soldiers and staff and 521 part-time soldiers and in this … (0 comments)
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Pickens County SC School District Names Employee Honor Roll - 08/11/09 11:52 AM
Interesting blurb in upstatetoday that in my opinion should have been front page top center because it talks about people that are working hard to make Pickens County an even better place to live!
The School District of Pickens County has named its 2009-10 Honor Roll Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year selections. The Support Employee of the Year and Teacher of the Year winners will be announced at a Back to School Celebration broadcast from the district to all schools on August 28.
No matter which person wins it is important that we recognize the hard … (0 comments)
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5 Easy Ways to Make Upstate SC Home More Attractive to Buyers - 08/10/09 07:48 PM
Today with the First Time Home Buyer tax credit and the high housing inventory in Upstate SC, it could be easy to say we are experiencing a buyers’ market. If you’re a seller, don’t despair. There are things you can do to help make your home stand out. Buyers look at many homes when shopping for a house; so preparing your home to make it more memorable is vital and increases the chances of a successful sale.
Cleaning out clutter, taking down your personal photos, applying a fresh coat of paint in a neutral color, making minor repairs, and keeping … (2 comments)
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Low Cost Ideas to Help Sell Your Upstate SC Home - 08/08/09 12:22 PM
You can’t always predict what will capture a home buyers’ fancy (or what will turn them off). But most buyers respond to certain things, such as a clean, clutter-free home in good repair. Homes that owners keep in tip-top shape for showings garner higher offers than homes that aren't ready for showtime. You might have already suggested that clients paint their homes or do some major repairs. But other small-scale details can prove just as important in creating a salable home. Here are ten small-scale suggestions that you can give to help sellers prepare their homes for showings.
1. Have a … (0 comments)
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Things to Consider When Choosing a REALTOR in Upstate South Carolina - 08/06/09 09:38 AM
When selling your home or looking to purchase a home, finding the right Realtor is essential. While this tends to be an obvious statement, many people where to start when choosing a REALTOR in the Upstate. It can take time to find the right one, and in real estate, time is money! Here are some things to consider when looking for the right Realtor.
While it is important which REALTOR you choose, it is also important you understand that you a part of a team. Once you have decided on REALTOR, you have to stick with them and they have to … (2 comments)
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The Sound of Silence - 08/05/09 11:08 AM
Just imagine enjoying hours on your private back deck with a view like this:
Then you need to contact me because I can set you up with FREE email alerts for real estate in Foxwood Hills or Westminster or Oconee County at Hot Property Alert
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Oconee Station State Historic Site in Oconee County SC - 08/02/09 10:17 AM
I had the great joy of visiting Oconee Station yesterday in Oconee County and would highly recommend visiting. The Station Cove Falls are a must see and are a short and easy walk from Oconee Station or an even shorter and easier walk from a smaller parking area just upn the road from the entrance at Oconee Station.
Mark Brian REALTOR Silver Star Real Estate 864-353-1253 Email
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An Underrated Advantage of Owning a Home - 08/02/09 09:51 AM
"Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home." Bill Cosby
As a REALTOR, I often preach about the advantages of owning your own home. Without a doubt one the great things as King or Queen of your castle is the chance to help out family members with a safe place to stay at the drop of a hat.
With the economy in the crapper according to many, it is these troubling times that make family so important. Sure we all want the best for our offspring and sometimes tough love is called … (5 comments)
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