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Investors & Developers! 34 acres of prime property

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:36:49 -0700

0 Baldwin Rd Greenville, SC 29607 GREAT LOCATION FOR SUBDIVISION!!

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Request More Info Request Showing Send To A Friend Loan Calculator Map View Aerial View Local Schools Related Links Print Brochure Census Data Dream Home Help Home Valuation Contact  34 ACRES OF LAND IN PRIME LOCATION! Right in the heart of one of the fastest growing areas, this property is located between Mauldin and Simpsonville and only minutes away from I-385 and I-85! It is directly across the street from Southside Park and the newly built Discovery Island Water Park! It would be perfect for a subdivision and is in an area with fantastic schools! BEST OF ALL, THIS PROPERTY IS PRICED AT ONLY $950,000! Call today and don't miss out on this great investment opportunity! Property Highlights 34 ACRES PRICED AT $925,000!PRIME LOCATION BETWEEN SIMPSONVILLE & MAULDIN!EXCELLENT SCHOOLS!PERFECT FOR SUBDIVISION!MINUTES FROM I-385 & I-85!DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET FROM SOUTHSIDE PARK & DISCOVERY ISLAND WATER PARK! Property Description Excellent location for a subdivision. Subject to rezoning. Great schools! Mobile home on the back of property to be sold on a bill of sale. South Side Park across the street with a water park, BMX course, play ground and picnic area. This could also be a great place for someone who wants to have horses, plenty of room to ride. A large indoor riding rink with stalls, an additional barn with tac room, two nice bathrooms for guest riders, fenced and crossed fenced, small wet weather spring on property. Close to 385, 185 and I 85. Two entrances to land. An additional 1.5 acres available with a nice home subject to sale of land. Seller may need 60 days after closing to move. Seller reserves right to remove some of the portable stalls if land is purchased for a subdivision.  For Sale $925,000 MLS#: 1164977 Approx. # of Acres: 34 Total Taxes: 535.86 Tax Year: 2006 Tax Rate: 4% Water: Public Available Sewer: Public Available Road Frontage: County Road Amenities: Horses Permitted    Connie Rice GRI, CRS, CBR Contact 0 Baldwin Rd, Greenville, SC 29607 ©Connie Rice Keller Williams Realty 800-784-4169 Home All Photos Photo Tour Print Brochure Request Info Contact All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Equal Housing Opportunity Powered By: www.SinglePropertySites.com ©2005-2008 Single Property Sites Inc. SPS™ and pro-SPS™

Downtown Greenville SC Condo + Main St Music and Festivals

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:31:32 -0700

224 Laurens St Greenville, SC 29601 IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE!

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Request More Info Request Showing Send To A Friend Loan Calculator Map View Aerial View Local Schools Related Links Print Brochure Census Data Dream Home Help Home Valuation Contact  Do you love the beauty and all the wonderful activities associated with downtown Greenville? Now you can call this area home! Come see this gorgeous condo which sits directly across the street from the Peace Center and in the heart of everything Greenville has to offer! Property Highlights UPGRADED 2BR/2BA CONDOACROSS FROM PEACE CENTERIN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN GREENVILLEMAJOR APPLIANCES STAY Property Description Beautiful 2 BR/2 Bath condo in the heart of downtown Greenville, just steps away from lively Main St! Just across the street from the Peace Center and popular Falls Park and the river are close by. This upgraded condo has all you could ask for! Durable and stylish hardwood floors, plantation shutters, hugeclosets, granite countertops, and outside, a balcony overlooking the courtyard. Major appliances stay - washer, dryer and refrigerator! One parking space is included with the monthly regime fee.  For Sale $319,000 MLS#: 1158720 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Year Builit: 2004 Kitchen: 14x12 LR: 13x12 MBR: 15x11 BR #2: 11x11 Regime Fee: $197/month Total Taxes: $3973.85 Tax Year: 2007 Elementary: Stone Middle: League High: Greenville    Connie Rice GRI, CRS, CBR Contact 224 Laurens St, Greenville, SC 29601 ©Connie Rice Keller Williams Realty 800-784-4169 Home All Photos Photo Tour Print Brochure Request Info Contact All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Equal Housing Opportunity Powered By: www.SinglePropertySites.com ©2005-2008 Single Property Sites Inc. SPS™ and pro-SPS™

New Spa Style Master Bathroom, Workshop, Inground Pool w/ poolhouse

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:27:46 -0700

5 Cherry Cove Ln Taylors, SC 29687 Not a Drive By!!!

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Request More Info Request Showing Send To A Friend Loan Calculator Map View Aerial View Local Schools Related Links Print Brochure Census Data Dream Home Help Home Valuation Contact  Property Highlights Bright open floor plan!Stainless appliances!MBR Suite!Sunroom!Pool House & Covered Cabana!2 Fireplaces!Split bedroom floor plan!Spa Style Bathroom!Inground Pool!12x16 Workshop! Property Description NOT A DRIVE BY! The minute you walk in the front door of this immaculate home you will feel welcome. The bright open floor plan feels spacious and furniture can be arranged in many different ways. There is a large LR w/ vaulted cathedral ceiling and gas log FP w/ mosaic tile surround. The kitchen features new stainless appliances including a refrigerator. The formal DR and Breakfast Room have plenty of space for family get togethers and entertaining. The huge den or bonus room w/ a second gaslog fireplace is perfect for TV watching and hanging around with friends! The split bedroom floor plan gives maximum privacy w/ a large luxurious MBR suite featuring a newly renovated spa style bathroom with slate tile, oversized corner whirlpool tub and corner shower in addition to the large walk-in closet. The 11x10 home office is perfect for those that telecommute. There is extensive pretty ceramic tile floors, new carpet & fresh paint. In addition to all of this there is a walkthru laundry room and the washer/dryer are included in the sale! The sunroom is ready for relaxation & looks out at the inground pool complete w/ pool house w/full bath and covered cabana. Outside there is a 12x16 workshop complete with electricity & an additional storage bldg. in lieu of a garage! All of this sits on almost 3/4 acre lot. This could be your peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life! Only minutes to Target, Panera Bread and all that Wade Hampton Blvd offers. Top notch Blue Ridge Schools round out this perfect package! You won't find a better home for the price!  For Sale $184,900 MLS#: 1164941 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Stories: 1 Year Built: 1996 Acres: .60 Sq Ft: 2500 Kitchen: 12x10 Breakfast Room: 9x8 Dining Room: 12x8 Living Room: 19x15 Den: 20x19 Florida Room: 17x11 MBR: 16x14 BR#2: 11x10 BR#3: 12x11 Office: 12x10 Laundry Room: 6x8 Taxes: $827.27 Tax Year: 2007 HOA: None    Connie Rice GRI, CRS, CBR Contact 5 Cherry Cove Ln, Taylors, SC 29687 ©Connie Rice Keller Williams Realty 800-784-4169 Home All Photos Photo Tour Print Brochure Request Info Contact All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Equal Housing Opportunity Powered By: www.SinglePropertySites.com ©2005-2008 Single Property Sites Inc. SPS™ and pro-SPS™

"Short Sales" seem to be the Hot Topic

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:16:49 -0700

I just went to another "Short Sales" seminar today and actually learned a few new things. The seminar was taught by the VP of the Loss Mitigation Dept of a major bank. One of the brokers of another real estate company in town put the seminar together and invited top producing agents in town to attend for no cost. The broker said it was hard to get bankers to call him back much less agree to speak to a room full of real estate agents. The broker told them they were missing the boat since agents are the ones working with their mortgage clients trying to facilitate short sales and keep them all out of the foreclosure process. At any rate the seminar was informative. The VP told us the process for short sales and what the bank is looking for. A few of the items are: a valid offer (with a preapproved buyer, letter attached), a completed HUD 1 statement with all costs listed so the bank can see where they stand and if there are any other lien holders involved, a completed financial package from the seller (listing assets etc), a viable CMA/valuation, and any other market related information. The VP said that when the offer is presented as a complete package it increases the chances of being accepted or at least negotiated. The agents kept pressing the VP for a "magic" number that the bank would accept for an offer and he could not give an answer. The agents were looking for a percentage of the valuation price (example; if the house was valued at $100,000 would the bank take 70%, 80% of that etc.). The VP said there is no simple formula it depends on location, condition and the amount of money they have spent on pre-foreclosure/foreclosure proceedings to that point. He did say that at this point they were taking on so many properties that the practices and formulas they used 3 months ago are no longer valid. They are having to re-examine their practices almost monthly to stay ahead of the "game". He said six months ago they would not have considered "Deed-in-lieu" of foreclosure but now they will. It is an avenue worth exploring whether you are on the listing side or the buyer's side. There are deals to be had! What is the Short Sale market like in your area?

Mexican Food in the South

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:58:19 -0700

Being a food connoisseur I am always on the hunt for good food and this weekend turned out to be successful! While enjoying our beautiful tree lined Main Street in Downtown Greenville yesterday we came across a new mexican restaurant in the west end near the Greenville Drive Baseball Stadium. The restaurant had a sign out front advertising the special for the day "Fajitas" so we popped in to try a sizzling plate of steak and chicken fajitas and boy were they good. The steak was tender and the chicken was flavorful wrapped in warm flour tortillas and don't forget the chips and tasty salsa! If you are in the area go check them out, Compadres Mexican Grill, 929 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601, (864) 282-8945

Great Commercial Potential - Historic Downtown Simpsonville SC

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:07:29 -0700

101 Woodside Circle Simpsonville, SC 29681 GREAT COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL!!

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Request More Info Request Showing Send To A Friend Loan Calculator Map View Aerial View Local Schools Related Links Print Brochure Census Data Dream Home Help Home Valuation Contact  FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY!! CATCH THE VISION THAT MANY OTHERS SHARE AS THEY INVEST IN THE RAPIDLY GROWING SIMPSONVILLE AREA!! MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE FLOWING INTO SIMPSONVILLE'S DEVELOPMENT AND YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF IT'S GROWTH!! Property Highlights GREAT COMMERCIAL POTENTIALCONVENIENT AREA CLOSE TO EVERYTHINGSTART YOUR OWN BUSINESSCURRENTLY BEING USED AS A CHURCHHOUSE & LOT NEXT DOOR ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SALE Property Description Great commercial potential. Currently being used as a Church. Building sits on the corner of South St. and Woodside Cr. Nestled just behind Main St only a few blocks from the Historical Downtown Simpsonville. Mins to I-385 & Fairview Rd. and only 15 min to downtown Greenville. Great visiability in high traffic area where City of Simpsonville is encouraging growth, building would make a nice small business office, great investment property, ready to start your own business without paying rent? Taxes show as $0 in county tax records because it is operated as a non-profit church. Be one of the fortunate few with the vision to see what's on the business horizon. Millions of dollars are flowing into the development of the Simpsonville area. Commercial prospects look bright. Don't miss this opportunity. House and lot next door at 103 Woodside Cr. are available for sale, see MLS # 1157053 and MLS # 1157068. All three properties can be purchased for $244,000  For Sale $125,000 MLS#: 1157065 County: Greenville Ceiling Heights: Eave under 12' Acres: .19 Approx Building Sq Ft: 1200 # of Buildings: 1 # of Restrooms: 1 Total Taxes: 0 Tax Year: 2007 CAM Fee: None Water: Public Sewer: Public Sale Includes: Building/Land    Connie Rice GRI, CRS, CBR Contact 101 Woodside Circle, Simpsonville, SC 29681 ©Connie Rice Keller Williams Realty 864-414-6860 Home All Photos Photo Tour Print Brochure Request Info Contact All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Equal Housing Opportunity Powered By: www.SinglePropertySites.com ©2005-2008 Single Property Sites Inc. SPS™ and pro-SPS™

Full Brick Home ONLY $159,900 - Greenville SC

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:03:40 -0700

22 Cannon Circle Greenville, SC 29607 CLOSE TO THE NEW DISCOVERY ISLAND WATER PARK!

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Request More Info Request Showing Send To A Friend Loan Calculator Map View Aerial View Local Schools Related Links Print Brochure Census Data Dream Home Help Home Valuation Contact  Are you searching for that dream home?? We have the picture-perfect home you've been looking for! Located in the rapidly growing area near Simpsonville, this gorgeous home is close to Southside Park and the new Discovery Island Water Park! If you have an active family or just would like a nearby place to go for a nice picnic with your loved ones, this home is for you! Convenient to everything Greenville has to offer! Call today for more information and to schedule a showing so you can see the beauty of this hard-to-find gem for yourself! Property Highlights 3BR BRICK RANCH HOMEMANY UPDATESLARGE PRIVATE BACK YARDGREAT LOCATIONOVERSIZED CORNER LOT2 LIVING AREASALL APPLIANCES INCLUDEDGREAT SCHOOLS Property Description Picture-perfect 3BR brick ranch w/ side entry 2 car garage on an oversized corner lot. This house is a hard-to-find gem with beautiful new carpet, neutral colors (no wallpaper here!), bright floor plan, 2 living areas one being a large den with cathedral ceiling and FP. Entertain in the Formal DR. The cook in the family will love the bright white kitchen with undercabinet lighting & window to watch the birds. You will also enjoy the cute breakfast room overlooking the backyard while sipping morning coffee. The bedrooms are spacious and the master bathroom has been recently renovated with modern amenities. When you walk in, you will instantly feel at home! The large backyard is private and has plenty of space to roam. All appliances are included with the home. Come see this home with its great location, min. to Southside Park, ball fields, water park, BMX bike run and playground, good schools and easy access to everything Greenville has to offer!  For Sale $159,900 MLS#: 1157635 BR: 3 BA: 2 Stories: 1 Garage: 2 car attached Sq Ft: 2100 Acres: .50 Elementary: Greenbriar Middle: Hillcrest High: Mauldin Kitchen: 16x10 Breakfast Rm: 12x9 LR: 13x12 DR: 12x10 Den: 19x16 MBR: 16x12 BR #2: 14x12 BR #3: 12x12 Total Taxes: 723.33 Tax Year: 2007 Tax Rate: 4% HOA: $25 Annually    Connie Rice GRI, CRS, CBR Contact 22 Cannon Circle, Greenville, SC 29607 ©Connie Rice Keller Williams Realty 864-414-6860 Home All Photos Photo Tour Print Brochure Request Info Contact All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Equal Housing Opportunity Powered By: www.SinglePropertySites.com ©2005-2008 Single Property Sites Inc. SPS™ and pro-SPS™

Awesome Travelers Rest SC Home w/ Pool

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:06:54 -0700

7 Fox Creek Ct Travelers Rest, SC 29690 EVERY DAY CAN BE A VACATION!!!

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Request More Info Request Showing Send To A Friend Loan Calculator Map View Aerial View Local Schools Related Links Print Brochure Census Data Dream Home Help Home Valuation Contact  You don't have to wait for that one or two times a year to go on vacation! Every single day can be a vacation with this breathtaking home located in Travelers Rest! You will find nothing else like it in the area! Make it yours and you will never want to leave home again! Property Highlights Picture Perfect!Bright and Roomy Kitchen!Lots of Storage Space!Lush Landscaping!Hardwood Floors on Main Level!Beautiful Gas Log Fireplace!Tahiti-Shaped Pool!Very Private Setting! Property Description Make every day a vacation with this dream home and tahiti-shaped inground pool! You will be absolutely amazed at the beauty of this 3Br 2.5BA picture perfect home! Enjoy hardwood floors on the main level, a bright and roomy kitchen, gorgeous great room with beautiful gas log fireplace, and many windows to enjoy the beautiful view that surrounds this home! There is lots of storage space with the huge room off the MBR which is versatile and also the basement that has a bonus room with french doors! The deck off the great room has a quiet and peaceful view of the surrounding woods. A vine covered arbor provides more shade! This MUST SEE home sits on 1.35 acres! With the lush landscaping, very private setting and the splendorous inground pool, you will never want to leave home! This home is everyone's dream!  For Sale $258,900 MLS#: 1161120 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Acres: 1.35 Stories: 2 Garage: 2-car Kitchen: 11x14 Dining Room: 12x14 Breakfast Room: 10x11 Great Room: 22x15 Bonus/Rec Room: 18x20 MBR: 18x16 BR#2: 12x12 BR#3: 12x12 Deck: 10x12 Taxes: $746.14 Tax Year: 2007 Tax Rate: 4% HOA: None    Connie Rice GRI, CRS, CBR Contact 7 Fox Creek Ct, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 ©Connie Rice Keller Williams Realty 864-414-6860 Home All Photos Photo Tour Print Brochure Request Info Contact All information in this site is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and is subject to change. Equal Housing Opportunity Powered By: www.SinglePropertySites.com ©2005-2008 Single Property Sites Inc. SPS™ and pro-SPS™

This is my first time, honest I have never done this before!

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:35:24 -0700

This is a big jump for a computer girl who normally does spreadsheets and numbers. Seems that most people were either good in math or english in school so being the numbers girl writing is a little bit harder. So please be patient with me and comment on my blogs so I can be part of this new world! Signing off for now the Lake Keowee girl.

They are coming by the busload!

Lisa Murray (Keller Williams Realty - Connie Rice & Partners) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:35:38 -0700

People are coming to the Greenville area from near and far! The Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau is doing a great job attracting people from the adjoing states especially the Atlanta area. Their new advertising campaign in Atlanta called "2 Hours to Greenville" is designed to entice empty nesters or young couples into a short drive to the Upstate. Atlanta is only 2 hours from Greenville and the area residents will see the guerilla marketing on gas station pumps, pizza boxes, grocery carts, coffee cups and at the web site http://www.2hourstogreenville.com/. Another local organization called The Upstate Alliance is promoting the Upstate with their new site http://www.iwasblownaway.com/, which features testimonials from locals as well as people who have relocated to the Upstate. Like most of our clients the people that have written testimonials are "blown away" by what the area has to offer. Whether you like moutains, lakes, food or shopping the Greenville area has it all! I spent the weekend at Lake Keowee with it's warm jade water and puffy white clouds in the sky it is like heaven on earth. This is one of the most beautiful lakes in the upstate SC area. The lake is huge with approximately 300+ miles of shoreline so it never feels crowded even on a holiday weekend. We are truly blessed to live in this country so be thankful no matter where you are!