greenville mortgage lender: Quick Kitchen Updates - Greenville, SC - 07/08/16 05:43 AM

Quick Kitchen Updates - Greenville, SC
Experts agree that a kitchen update is the home improvement that gives you the biggest ROI. Whether you're upgrading to put your home on the market or just need to a fresh look for yourself, here are some trendy ways to trick out your kitchen.
Copper sinks
These are all the rage right now. It’s a bright and unexpected splash of color and shine that can perk up a kitchen without a major overhaul. Choose from textured hammered copper or a smooth finish. They have a lot of benefits — but also a few drawbacks, so consider … (1 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: $1 Movies in Greenville, SC - 07/06/16 03:43 AM
$1 Movies in Greenville, SC
Don't miss your chance to see $1 movies this summer.  With the weather being so hot, it's a nice and inexpensive way to escape the heat.
You can choose from the same two movies on Tues or Wed, both start at 10:00 am and are rated PG or G.  
Regal Movie Theaters are offering the following:
Tue July 12 & Wed July 13 - Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip and Curious George Tues July 19 & Wed July 20 - The Book of Life and Hotel Transylvania 2 Tues July 26 & Wed July 27 - Cloudy with a Chance … (1 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Economic News in Review Greenville SC - June 22, 2016 - 06/23/16 01:47 AM

Economic News in Review Greenville SC 
Retail sales enjoyed healthy growth, while housing starts and building permits saw mixed performance, and lay-offs increased.

Retail Sales

Retail sales for May performed solidly, with sales growing 0.5 percent to hit $455.6 billion, the Census Bureau reported last week. Compared annually, last month’s sales were 2.5 percent higher than May 2015, and sales for the March 2016 through May 2016 period were 2.4 percent higher than the same period from last year.

Gas stations posted the largest sales increase for May, growing 2.1 percent over April. Music store sales … (0 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Economic News in Review Greenville SC - April 19, 2016 - 04/19/16 06:05 AM

Economic News in Review Greenville SC
Retail sales took a tumble and consumer prices were up, but not as far as expected. Meanwhile, layoffs enjoyed a nice drop.

Retail Sales

Retail sales for March dropped 0.3 percent to $446.9 billion, according to last week’s report from the Census Bureau. That said, compared annually, March’s retail sales were up 1.7 percent from March 2015.

Some key drivers for March’s downward performance were auto dealers, which saw a 2.3 percent drop; clothing and accessory stores, which fell 0.8 percent; food and drinking establishments, which were off by 0.8 … (0 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Bathroom Space Saving Ideas Greenville, SC - 04/15/16 06:05 AM
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greenville mortgage lender: FHA Property Waiver Expires Dec 31 in Greenville, SC - 12/16/14 12:21 AM
BIG news for house flippers in Greenville, SC:   Today FHA announced that the temporary FHA Proeprty Waiver that allowed FHA buyers to purchase a home where the seller has been on title less than 90 days will expire December 31, 2014.   This means that any buyer using FHA must show that the current owner of record has been on title for >90 days from the contract execution date. Even the loan application date must be >90 days from the deed transfer date.   The waiver had been in effect since 2010. This is not generally perceived as good news … (0 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: VA Loans in Mauldin SC - 12/01/14 02:14 AM
VA Loans in Mauldin SC
The best mortgage loan program available today is a Mauldin SC VA Loan for both honorably discharged vets and active duty military personnel.
Here are some of the best features of this loan program:
•    Zero Down Payment, 100% financing.
•    Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment.
•    Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans.
•    VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans. 
Here's how to qualify for a VA Mortgage Loan in Mauldin SC:
The first step is to verify your eligibility. Eligibility is … (0 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Mini Homes: Making the Most of a Small Space - 11/17/14 07:08 AM
Mini Homes: Making the Most of a Small Space

Mini Homes: Making the Most of a Small Space
From Pinterest to design magazines to news websites, mini homes are showing up and making a big noise. There’s even a home search site specifically for tiny-house hunters. What’s the big deal with these little houses?
More Time, Less Work
Obviously, if your house is only 800 square feet, there’s just not as much to clean, and you don’t have room to keep a lot of unnecessary knickknacks that might need dusting or sorting or storing. Tiny house owners say they have more … (1 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Facebook Pages New Design - 03/14/14 02:58 AM
Facebook Pages New Design
Facebook Pages New Design, is it all good? 
1.)  The big change that has mixed emotions is the elimination of the application tabs at the top your page.  Many rely on these apps to grow their fan base, capture data and engage with their audience.
Don’t worry, the apps are not gone entirely, they now show in two different places.  Under the “More” drop down menu (many feel this is hidden and hard to find) and on the left hand column section called APPS. 
2.)  There will only be one column (on the right) for the page’s … (9 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Snow Storm Hits Greenville SC - 02/13/14 04:11 AM
Snow Storm Hits Greenville SC
We don't get a lot of snow here in the south but when we do, EVERYONE goes nuts and the whole city shuts down.  
It definitely makes you slow down and get to enjoy some family time when a snow storm hits Greenville SC.
So far we've had some snow ball fights, went sledding, built a snow man, made snow cream and taken lots of pictures and videos.
We've only been snowed in for 2 days...the sun is shining now and it's supposed be 65 this weekend.  It's been fun but time for some warm weather! 
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greenville mortgage lender: How to Throw a Super Bowl Party in Greenville SC - 01/31/14 01:56 AM
How to Throw a Super Bowl Party in Greenville SC
The Super Bowl is this weekend!  Having friends over for the game is always a good time.  Here are some tips on How to Throw a Super Bowl Party in Greenville SC. 
Food –Keep it simple but delicious…finger foods work best.  Avoid recipes that will keep you in the kitchen long, you want to enjoy your own party!  Check out this Nacho Bar idea. 
People – Invite a lot of your friends…this is the best time to have a rowdy party. 
Drinks – make sure you have plenty … (3 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Avoid Being a LinkedIn Amateur for Greenville SC Real Estate - 01/30/14 03:31 AM


Avoid Being a LinkedIn Amateur for Greenville SC Real Estate
Being part of Linked in is about being a professional and there is nothing worse than having a profile that shows you are an amateur.  Here are a few tips to help you Avoid Being a LinkedIn Amateur for Greenville SC Real Estate.
Photos - No photo,bad photo or the wrong photo. Your profile photo is the first thing people see.  Make sure you have a professional and current photo.  It’s usually worth the money spent to hire a photographer to take one for you.
Using Text only … (2 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Get Pre-Approved Fast in Greenville SC - 01/29/14 12:49 AM
Get Pre-Approved Fast in Greenville SC     
A pre-approval is crucial in the home buying process. Movement Mortgage specializes in old-fashioned service while using the latest technology to ensure a smooth and swift transaction for our clients.                     
Items Needed to Get Pre-Approved Fast in Greenville SC:

Last two months of bank statements (all pages, all accounts) Last two months of retirement and 401K statements (all pages, all accounts) Last 30 days of pay stubs or current LES (military) Award Letters for Retirement Income, Social Security, Disability Income and SSI (if … (1 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Why Video Marketing Tops My List of Success Goals for 2014 - 01/27/14 06:33 AM
Why Video Marketing Tops My List of Success Goals for 2014
Here are the key reasons why video marketing tops my list of success goals for 2014:

People like video. They will watch (or at least click on) a short video at a much higher rate than more traditional messaging like email or status updates that are only text. People share video messages that they like, find funny, informative or controversial. With the ability to share within every social platform, you increase your reach to a broader audience of potential clients and referral partners with little or no additional effort. The wheels … (6 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Vision Boards for Greenville SC Realtors - 01/25/14 01:33 AM
Vision Boards for Greenville SC Realtors
I was recently challenged to create a Vision Board as part of my 2014 goals.  It’s something that I’ve heard of, thought it was a good idea but also thought it would be time consuming cutting out images from magazines.  As I was Pinning items last week, it hit me that Pinterest is actually the best and easiest place for a vision board. 

How to Set up Vision Boards for Greenville SC Realtors:
Click on the red + button location by your profile photo at the top right and select “Create a Board”
Name it, give … (4 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Creating Social Media Visuals for Greenville SC Real Estate - 01/23/14 12:40 AM
 

Creating Social Media Visuals for Greenville SC Real Estate
Do you need easy to use tools for visuals to help boost your content strategy?
If you do, here are some free tools to help with Creating Social Media Visuals for Greenville SC Real Estate.
PicMonkey
PicMonkey‘s free option has a wide variety of frames and special effects. It also includes lots of options for font types, touch ups, textures, and basic editing. In our experience, it is a great tool for any social media image edits that you may need to do. It even offers banners and buttons … (8 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Efficiency Through Technology Greenville SC Realtors - 01/22/14 01:22 AM
Efficiency Through Technology Greenville SC Realtors

We’re in a golden age of technology, and there are dozens of amazing high-tech solutions and tools to help you maximize your efficiency at work, giving you more time to improve your marketing and grow your business. Here are some top ideas to help you expand your bottom line and your business in the New Year.
Spend the money on your tech tools. It may cost a little more, but it’s well worth it to get the phone, the computer, the fax/scanner/printer, and the software that’s going to make every working day just a … (1 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Mortgage Pre-Approval Process in Greenville SC - 01/17/14 01:54 AM
Mortgage Pre-Approval Process in Greenville SC
Wondering how the mortgage pre-approval process in Greenville SC works?  Look no further.
First thing we need to do is collect some basic information:
Residence History Job History Asset Information Credit Score We'll go over you goals for payment, sales price and down payment goals and compare them with the loan programs available.
We'll also collect some documentation from you to submit your file to an underwriter for a loan approval. 
This process makes us different from other mortgage companies, we get everything fully approved at the beginning of the process so there are no … (3 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: VA Mortgage Loans Aiken SC - 01/16/14 11:09 PM
VA Mortgage Loans Aiken SC
VA Mortgage Loans in Aiken SC is one of the best loan programs in the country! 

It is designed for both active duty military and honorable discharged Veterans. 
Here’s why:  
100% financing, no down payment required. Monthly mortgage insurance is not tacked on to your payment. Easier credit qualifying compared to other types of mortgage loans. VA Mortgage Rates are low compared to other types of home loans.  So how do you qualify for a VA Mortgage Loans Aiken SC?
First thing you need to do is verify your eligibility. You can verify eligibility … (2 comments)

greenville mortgage lender: Things to Do in Greenville SC - 01/15/14 10:30 AM
Things to Do in Greenville SC
Most people visiting Greenville SC find our beautiful downtown area and Falls Park but there are 2 places that visitors often overlook.  The next time you’re looking for Things to do in Greenville SC, don’t forget to check out these two places. 
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Road Warriors Hockey
The Greenville Road Warriors AA hockey league. The team is affiliated with the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL. The Road Warriors play 36 home games.  Save up to 40% off game day prices through Road Warriors Season Ticket and Group Discounts.
Monster Jam
Date:January … (3 comments)