Upstate South Carolina Real Estate 10-5-10

Good morning! It got chilly last night and appears that fall weather is finally here. I am looking forward to seeing the leaves changing soon and the beauty of Upstate South Carolina being displayed in the vibrant colors of fall! Of course, we see Orange and Garnet all year long, but that is not on the trees!

Some interesting news was released this week about real estate. Pending home sales have increased for the second consecutive month! At least that is what NAR is reporting and you can read all about this news about pending sales for the nation and find out about the number of pending sales in Upstate South Carolina when you read Pending Home Sales Show Another Gain

Part of blogging about Upstate South Carolina is not just talking about real estate for sale or local community events. I like to talk about economic development news and we got some great news this week Area Development magazine included South Carolina in their Top 10 states for key site selection criteria. You can read all about this at South Carolina Ranked in Top 10

As great as the news about pending sales being up is for real estate and the economy, NAR also recently released some news that might scare people when they predicted a slowdown in sales for 2010 compared to 2009. But this is national and not local. Believe it or not, we are actually doing better this year than last year in Upstate South Carolina and you can read more about it at Is a Slow Down Possible in Real Estate

I also added several more pages to my website yesterday that may help people looking at buying or selling real estate:

Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you'll pay less when purchasing a home. Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn't be. The key to saving money when purchasing a home is sticking to a plan during the turbulence of high-stakes negotiations. A real estate agent who represents you can guide you and offer you advice, but you are the one who must make the final decision during each round of offers and counter offers. Find out more by reading How to Negotiate When You Buy a Home

Whether you're buying or selling, it's important to choose representation that meets your needs in the transaction. You have choices when selecting representation in a real estate transaction. Here are five tips for understanding which type of legal relationship with a real estate professional, called an agency relationship, will best protect you when you buy or sell a home. Whether you are buying or selling real estate, I cannot suggest strongly enough that you read Understanding Real Estate Representation

In today's tough market for sellers, every little thing you do can help sell your home. An interesting and often neglected area is your Outdoor Lighting! Find out more by reading Outdoor Lighting for Curb Appeal

Please be sure to check out the listing of the day: 2.79 Acres of Restricted land in Starr South Carolina

And now for something completely unrelated to Upstate South Carolina real estate:

Mark Brian

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