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Fannie Mae has announced they are going to level the playing field for people looking to buy a foreclosed home to live in when they have to compete against investors. This program will be called First Look, and it is intended to help the problems that many buyers have beating investors in buying ...
11/25/2009
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This morning I received an email from a person looking for rent to own home. I am constantly getting emails from people looking for this type of deal. There is a reason I avoid these types of deals! No matter how badly you want to own a home today, this type of financing is not always the answer....
11/25/2009
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Sunday, Nov. 29 2009 With the Holiday season upon us it is time again for the “Anderson Toy Parade”! The 29th annual Jack Hurley ANDERSON TOY PARADE will once again conclude at the Civic Center of Anderson parking lot on Sunday, Nov. 29.The event will help underprivileged children wake up to find...
11/23/2009
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Well the former President might also have a problem if he lived in Starr or Iva in Anderson County SC since there are areas that do not have public water available to fill the pool. Maybe that is about to change since Starr-Iva Water and Sewer District has been selected to receive a $3.2 million ...
11/23/2009
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It has been almost a month ago that I blogged about the possible closing of the post office in Anderson SC. But I am glad to report that the South Anderson branch post office has been removed from a list of branches being considered for closing by the United States Postal Service! I do not unders...
11/21/2009
Be sure to mark your calendars and make sure to purchase tickets early for The Spirit of Christmas at the Brooks Center in Clemson. The press release describes this as a holiday theatrical performance takes you on a magical journey to a winter wonderland of fun and festive cheer. There will be go...
11/20/2009
Lake Hartwell waterfront lot! Good water! Gentle slope leading to open water. Lot sits on large cove off Fair Play Branch. Lot is in sight of I-85 bridge between exits 1 & 2, which gives you ready access to the Tugaloo or Fair Play Branch. Platform dock currently on property will pass with the lo...
11/20/2009
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Greater Anderson Musical Arts Consortium, or GAMAC will present Celebrate the Season on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 8PM at the Rainey Fine Arts Center on the campus of Anderson University. This has been an Anderson holiday tradition for many years, and this year is no different as this annual...
11/19/2009
I read an article today about how Oconee CVB has requested and received $20000 to do a study about building a hotel/conference center. And at first it might seem that in this economy any spending needs to be scrutinized. But if we are thinking about long term growth and adding jobs it could be a...
11/19/2009
In this market, it seems that many potential real estate buyers in Upstate South Carolina want to get the best possible deal and are too willing to ignore the sage advice of their REALTOR. And while it is admirable to get a good deal, submitting offers based upon what you feel instead of the comp...
11/18/2009
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