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Waterparks, South Financial and CPW Changes

Summertime Fun - Waterparks Open and Expand

School is out, summer temperatures are fast approaching, and kids are all thinking about pools and water parks.  Of note is the grand opening of the Shipwreck Cove Waterpark in Duncan, which will open it doors this Friday on June 12th, and is located on the eastern side of Greer. www.shipwreckcovesc.com   You’ll find a lot of pirate themed features that will be a hit with the family.  Down towards Simpsonville, the Discovery Island Water Park has added the Flow Rider, a wave-like feature that allows riders to surf or boogie board down its surface.  It’s sure to be a hit with both the riders and onlookers as participants try to master their skills.  The Flow Rider is pretty safe too, since the riders are actually travelling slowly down sheets of water over a padded composite membrane.  For more, visit Discovery Island website.

South Financial Assigns Real Estate
The South Financial Group has decided to keep their headquarters in downtown Greenville and sell the three-building complex on I-85 near the Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research.  The project was started in 2006 to much acclaim and TSFG put about $80 million into the project, but has had to back away due to the current economic climate.  The market price for the campus, including undeveloped land, is approximately $72 million., and will eventually provide “green” buildings” in a rapidly growing technology park.

 

GREER CPW Plans New Substation
Anticipating continued growth in the northern Greer area when the economy turns, the Greer Commission of Public Works (CPW) plans to build an electrical substation near the intersection of Highway 101 and North McElhaney Rd.  The 7.6 acre parcel still needs to be purchased, but CPW hopes to have the station on line in 2010.  For the water utility, the CPW plans a one million gallon storage tank off  South Buncombe Road, a new 24” water line around the city of Greer, and a new pump station on South State 101 to service the BMW plant and the Abner Creek Road area.  These latter projects are still awaiting approval of state and federal funds.

Table Rock State Park-"Best of the Road"

In Rand McNally’s 2010 Road Atlas, Table Rock State Park has made the “Best of the Road” list.  Located in north Pickens County near the escarpment into the mountains of North Carolina, the park features camping sites, renovated cabins, a lake with swimming, and great hiking to fabulous view of the surrounding areas.  The popular site is certainly worth a stop, but if you plan to stay overnight, reservations are a must; accommodation are in high demand during the summer months.  For more info check out the Park site.

FEATURED HOME

(Click the pict. below for more information) 

400 Rockland Drive

$129,900

MLS # 1180544

 

3 BR 2 baths, Ranchstyle home with a split bedroom floor plan, 2 car garage and nicely landscaped back yard... Located in the Dunwoody Oaks subdivision this home has the Updates already completed and is Move-in Ready!. 

 

 

 

Current Weather

The weather should warm up this week after last weekend’s glorious weather. Expect highs in the low 90s this week with a chance of thunderstorms.  It should cool a bit by Friday and the chance of showers will increase.

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Geodesic Dome Home - A tough Sell

I just sold this geodesic dome home in southern Spartanburg County, a rarity for this area and probably most of the U.S.  It’s exterior is certainly unusual, but the inside caught me by surprise.  The walls all curve in and meet about 20 feet from the floor in the center; I thought that it would seem somewhat confining, but it was actually very spacious.  And with only about 3 triangular sky lights in the main room, it was surprising well lit.  Everything is a dome at this place, including a dome 2-car garage and a dome outbuilding for the tractor.  Oh yeah, there are 8 acres with this property, so there’s a lot of grass to cut.  We had our share problems getting this to closing table, mostly due to the current financial environment and the more conservative approach many lenders have.  We went through several banks and no one wanted to finance it because it’s an “oddball” property.  One appraiser refused to take the job because finding comps would be impossible.  Several insurance companies refused to write a policy on it.  Why:  We were told, well… what happens when you need to sell and cannot do so…you burn it down!  Even the insurance company who had the policy on the previous owner did not want to insure it.  In the end, we found a bank that would finance it in-house without an appraisal, all the other obstacles were overcome, and my buyers got a great deal.  I guess the moral is if I can sell this one, I can sell anything. To find more great homes call us and visit our website at Greenville Real Estate

Greenville Real Estate Blog - May 27th

First Time Home Buyers- Update on Tax Credit

For first time home buyers, there’s a new wrinkle to the $8000 tax credit.  HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan unveiled the change for down payment assistance, making the $8000 available as a ‘bridge loan” until the funds come from the federal government.  That means that for first time home buyers that qualify, the $8000 can be used to fund the down payment for a mortgage, which is typically the biggest hurdle for young buyers.  Buyers will be required to use an FHA loan for the primary mortgage; then they can use an FHA-approved lender or HUD-approved nonprofit to secure the bridge loan. This secondary “bridge loan“ will probably have a low interest rate and is repaid when the home buyer receives the tax credit.  The details on this program are still being worked out, and only a handful of states have organized a system to provide the loans.

 

30% Tax Credit on Renewable Energy With No Limit

One of the latest components of the 2009 stimulus package is the extension of the residential renewable energy tax credits that provide 30% of the initial cost as a tax credit.  Of special note since 2008  there is NO $1500  cap on the credit.  This incentive applies to geothermal heat pumps, solar energy systems, and residential fuel cell and microturbine systems.  Of these systems, the geothermal heat pump is one of the most efficient and has a good return on investment.  A geothermal system utilizes the energy stored in the earth a few feet below the surface and provides four units of energy for every one unit of electricity used.  That equates to an efficiency rating of 400%, compared to the most efficient gas furnaces that rate at only 94%.  These systems are suitable for new homes or replacement installations and provide clean, quiet, and safe operation, without emitting carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or other greenhouse gases.  For more information on these systems in the Upstate of South Carolina, see Carolina Heating Service, Inc., a vendor with a lot of experience installing geothermal systems.

 

Greenville Real Estate - Good Value
From a cost of living perspective, Greenville is a good value when compared to 309 urban areas around the U.S.  According to the AACRA Cost of Living Index released by the Council of Community and Economic Research (C2ER), Greenville’s after-tax cost for professionals is 89.2% of the national standard.  The study measures the costs of consumer goods and services for managerial households in the upper 20% income bracket, gauging grocery items, doctor visits, mortgage rates, utility rates, and gasoline.  For comparison, New York City was the highest with an index of 219.3, Tampa, FL was 95.2, and Pryor Creek, OK was the lowest at 83.1.

 

Opening of The Woodlands

The Woodlands, Greenville’s newest retirement community officially opened last week and offers independent living as well as assisted care facilities.  One of the unique features of this Continuing Care Retirement Community is that it’s affiliated and located adjacent to Furman University, providing retirees with

access to the University’s Osher Lifetime Learning Institute (OLLI) programs as well as other university cultural events. The Woodlands also has an affiliation with The Cliffs Communities which allows residents to take advantage of amenities at the various Cliffs locations.  The recent ceremony opened the 132-unit independent living complex; The Arboretum is still under construction and will house the assisted-care, memory-support, and skilled nursing component of The Woodlands.  The Arboretum is expected to open in June of 2009.  The Woodlands is a not-for-profit entity and intends to reinvest its revenues into their community as well as the surrounding community.

 

FEATURED HOME

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105 Riding Park

$469,000

MLS # 1181567

 

4 BR + office, 5 baths,8 acres and a custom home in the tradition of Frank Llyod Wright. The property includes a pool and creek. This immaculate home has soaring windows which let in tons of light and blends in beautifully with the natural surroundings. 

 

 

Current Weather
It looks like we’ll have a good chance of thundershowers this week with highs in around 80, but clearing for the weekend.  It will soon be warming up and with school out next week, you can be sure the local pools will be popular.

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Greenville Real Estate Foreclosure Blog - May 12th

Current state of Foreclosures in Greenville, SC
After mortgage-backer Fannie Mae ended a general moratorium on foreclosures nationally, they have requested that the South Carolina Supreme Court issue a temporary freeze on some properties in the foreclosure process.  SC is the only state with laws that give local judges the ability to dismiss delayed cases that are stuck in the courts between the foreclosure judgment and the actual foreclosure sale.  (which means simply that the courts can say "no you can't foreclose" to the banks if the process is taking too long) If the case is dismissed, Fannie Mae will have to start the process over again which adds costs and increases losses.  An additional problem is that not only is there a current backlog of foreclosures, but President Obama’s Home Affordable Modification Program enabling certain homeowners to restructure their mortgages is still being rolled out after its inception in February.  The courts agreed to the freeze so that homeowners qualifying for the relief program will have the opportunity to take advantage of the restructured interest rates and terms of the note.  Fannie Mae has until May 15 to declare which of their loans is eligible for the modification program.  Until then, expect the number of foreclosures state wide to remain lower than anticipated.

We can see an indication of this delaying trend by observing the public foreclosure sale notices by the Greenville News.  According to the local paper, sales scheduled for May 4 totaled 191, but approximately 50-60% of these were withdrawn from the sale and delayed.  For April and March, there were 179 and 142 sales scheduled respectively, with about 40-50% withdrawn.  Of the foreclosed homes that were listed in the Greenville MLS, approximately 67 units were sold last month with a median price of $86,500.  This volume is up about 32% from the previous three month average of 50 units.  (click on the house photo above to see our favorite select foreclosures this month)

(Lee on the windy slopes of Great Dunes N.P. Colorado. All this sand was put here by wind)

New Federal Proposal Could Boost Greenville Businesses
 A federal proposal mandating zero-carbon energy generating methods, such as wind or solar, could provide a big boost for local manufacturer GE (General Electric) who produce wind turbines machine heads and Flour Corp. the engineering and construction company that is a major player in renewable energy sources. While there are tax credits and loan guarantees for wind farms in the stimulus package, the new proposal that requires utility companies to produce a certain amount of power without fossil fuels would have a quicker impact.  In the long term, you can expect to see more wind farms off the U.S. coasts. Wind Energy is fore-casted by the U.S. Department of Energy to provide 20% of all energy produced nationwide.  Wind farms have been proven by European countries to provide a renewable energy source, with a 48- turbine wind farm generating enough electricity to power 120.000 homes. GE is Greenville County’s largest employer with 3,000 employees, about half of them engineers.  Flour employs more that 2,500 professionals in Greenville.

Artisphere

The fifth annual Artisphere concluded this last weekend and organizers are hoping that the attendance broke last year’s 100,000 mark.  The weather was sunny, clear and warm for the free event, which has gained popularity over the past years and has become one of the anchor festivals in Greenville’s busy summer downtown schedule.  The 100 artists who set up booths along Main Street reported that despite the current recessionary pressures, many of them were happy with their sales.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greer Offering Live Music at New Amphitheater

The City of Greer is taking advantage of their newly constructed City Park Amphitheater by offering live acoustic music and movies during the summer weeks.  “Lunchtime Live” will feature free acoustic performances every Wednesday from 11:30 to 1:30 starting April 22 and running for 10 weeks.  “Moonlight Movies” is also new this year and will be presented at 7:00 starting May 7.  For more information, go to http://www.cityofgreer.org.

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

May 14-17th: BMW Charity Pro-Am - Spartanburg golf tournament benefiting 78 charities in the Upstate and beyond.

May 14-17th: Greek Festival - Greenville - live music, children's rides, arts crafts and more.

May 22-25th: Freedom Weekend Aloft - Simpsonville's Heritage Park - hot air balloons, kid zone, music, dog disc contest and more. 

Current Weather  Rain is likely early this week but dropping off to just a chance of showers on Wednesday with highs in the 70s.  Last weekend was clear and warm but a fantastic time for being outside.  The extra rain we’ve had this year has really helped out the low lake levels from last year’s drought.  Lake Hartwell is only five feet short of a full pond and boating is getting back to normal.

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Greenville SC Gearing Up for Spring and New Growth

Outdoor Amphitheater on Haywood Road

An outdoor amphitheater is being considered, similar to the one in downtown Greenville, as one of the ways to spruce up the Haywood Road corridor near Greenville’s largest mall.  That’s one of the ways consultant firm Clark Patterson Lee has suggested in an effort to revitalize and re-brand the area as “Uptown Greenville”.  A large amphitheater seating thousands could provide draw for outdoor concerts as well as host high school graduation ceremonies and weddings.  A tentative site is 25 acres near the Fluor campus where a Charlotte developer had planned a mix of shopping, offices, houses and a hotel before the economic slowdown put the brakes on the project.  The developer Merrifield Partners is said to be “encouraged” by the idea.  More details are in the works and will be presented in May to the City’s Planning Commission before heading to the City Council.

New Home Construction Dropped Significantly
New home construction in the Greenville area has dropped off significantly over the last year, primarily due to the inability of builders to obtain financing for speculative houses.  The demand from buyers is there, especially for first time buyers, but the supply of houses is not.  According to Michael Dey of the Home Builders Association of Greenville, the annual rate for the first quarter of 2009 was 1,576 new homes built, compared to 1,633 in the 4th quarter of 2008, and 3,591 in the 4th quarter of 2007.  Although existing inventory has declined, Dey expects the rate to hover around the 1,500 mark for the rest of 2009 and well into 2010. The significance of this to people listing their homes is that they are not competing with as many new homes as in the past, which is a good thing.

Transit Line between Mauldin and Simpsonville Being Considered
With additional federal funding available in President Obama’s stimulus package, the cities of Mauldin and Simpsonville are reconsidering a transit line between the two cities that was previous rejected on concerns over operational funds.  There are still many questions to be answered, but perhaps $1.2 million upfront for the purchase of the buses and $855,000 annually for operational costs could validate the project.  The proposed route would run from Fairview Road, along Main Street in downtown Simpsonville, to Main Street in Mauldin, and down the state highway 276 corridor into Greenville.  There have also been discussions about stops at the Millennium Campus, CU-ICAR, The Shops at Greenridge, Greenville Tech, and Haywood Mall.

Children's Museum Firm opening for July 2009
Despite a slowdown in fundraising in a sluggish economy, the Children’s Museum is scheduled to open in late July at the Heritage Green in downtown Greenville.  The endeavor has been ongoing since 2000, and is finally coming to fruition with the $20 million renovation of the former Greenville Library.  The exhibit follows a trend in children’s museums by re-interpreting how families and kids play, and offers a hands-on, child centered exploration for the entire family.  The central theme involved in the museum is getting the kids to ask questions, which enables them to direct their own learning and allows for creative self expression.  There will be 18 major exhibits targeted for kids under age 11, and include a Formula One simulator, a Bi-Lo supermarket, a hospital and a kitchen.

Artisphere is Back With a New Time in MAY
The popular Artisphere comes back to Greenville this year May 8-10, a month later than previous festivals when poor weather hampered the event.  New features this year include a short-film festival by Southeast filmmakers and the exclusive Chairman’s Rooms above Larkin’s on the River, which will present works from two established galleries.  Of course you’ll see the perennial favorites Art in Motion by Brian Olson and the slew of booths along Artist Row.  There will also be plenty of roving visual and performing artists to pique your interest. Click here for more on this fun event for the entire family.   

Upcoming Events

Artisphere is coming! May 8th - 10th
Main Street Jazz is starting every Thursday night at5:30-9:30PM for 28 weeks.

Current Weather  Yep, we are in full-on spring now and the plants are loving it; there’s plenty of green as the trees have really leafed out and the foliage has gone wild.  Expect mostly clear skies this week with warm weather.  Highs should be in the low 80s and lows in the upper 50s.  There’s a chance of thunderstorms later in the week.

Featured Home:

311 Longstreet Drive, GREENVILLE SC 29650

$198,000

MLS #: 1179824

This beautiful home has plenty of updates and features a full finished basement with lots of room to spreadout. There’s more square footage than you’d think and the 0.38 acre level lot in the back is a real private gem with mature hardwoods and fruit trees. Plentyof parking pad space, with room for 5 cars behind the house.

See more on this real estate listing and visit our websites at Greenville SC Real Estate and our second site at  Greenville SC Homes

Greenville First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit Strategies and News

The First Time Home Buyer's Tax Credit
The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, offers qualified home buyers an $8000 tax credit if the home is purchased by November 30, 2009.  This applies to first time home buyers and people that have not owned a home in the last three years. If you intend to purchase soon, there are several tax strategies to consider, depending on your individual situation and whether it’s advantageous to file on your 2008 or 2009 taxes. If you have not filed your return, you can request a six-month extension to October 15, file electronically and receive the funds fairly quickly.  You can also file now and amend your 2008 return later to claim the homebuyer’s credit this year.  For others with variable income between 2008 and 2009, it may make better financial sense to defer the claim onto 2009’s taxes.  The tax credit phases out for individuals with a modified adjusted gross income greater than $75,000 and $150,000 for joint filers. 

The Shriner's Hospital Faces Closure
The Shriners Hospital in Greenville has always been a great asset to injured children and is in danger of closing down as part of a general restructuring of the Shriners Hospital for Children.  The system is preparing to close six of 22 hospitals due to a decrease in donations and decline in the endowment due to the economic downturn.  That has many people scratching their heads, since Greenville was the only one to hire an additional surgeon in the last 12 months.  The hospital sees about 1600 patients and does about 70 surgeries per week, with an efficiency that puts it into the middle of the pack of the 22 hospitals.  The current hospital was opened in 1989 and is located on the Greenville Hospital campus but is not affiliated with it.

April is Architecture Month in Greenville
A series of month-long events that celebrates the Upstate’s architecture and considers the nexus of art and architecture here.  You’ll learn about art and artists of South Carolina, the creative process, field sketching, and what our art says about us.  There’s a Frank Lloyd Wright video and chat on April 30, an architectural rubbings of Greenville Tour on the 14th , and ongoing photography and art exhibits at various galleries.  The event is honored by the American Institute of Architects with the 2009 Grassroots Excellence Award. For the schedule, go to www.architecturemonth.org.

Renovations Complete
The first renovations to the Carolina First Center since it was built in the mid-1960s are complete and have added exhibit and conference room space.  There is a new ballroom to seat 2,000 with a new entrance plaza, hall and concourse that will spruce up it’s curb appeal.  You can expect to see the parking lots paved, new lot lighting, and a public art program in the near future.

Take in a History Museum Presentation
The Upcountry History Museum continues their outstanding presentations with The Dark Corner, a documentary which interprets the life of northern Greenville County residents from the early settlement days up to the Great Depression.  It plays every Saturday and Sunday at the downtown museum starting at 2:00.  On May 1st, the president of Wofford College Bernie Dunlap will present a lively discussion on the arrival of the Scotts Irish to Port Royal and their migration to the Upstate.  That presentation will be a good primer for the Scottish Highland Games which will return to the Furman University campus in early June.

Upcoming Events

Main Street Jazz is starting every Thursday night at5:30-9:30PM for 28 weeks. See their schedule here.

Artisphere is coming next month! May 8th - 10th -   www.artisphere.us  

Green Building Seminar by Todd Usher of Addison Homes April 25th at The Galleries of Brian Brigham. Contact Michelle Usher 864-848-2667 for more information and tell them we sent you.

Current Weather  Thunderstorms are likely early this week but it should clear up for the rest of the week.  Highs will be in the 60s and lows in the 40s.

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Featured Home:

9 WRENN STREET, GREENVILLE SC 29609

$214,000

MLS #: 1171807

Nicely maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath all brick home close to downtown Greenville SC with hardwood thoughtout and renovated bathrooms and an open floor plan.

 

This is a fish growing pond in Table Rock State park. Lee found it while hiking one day back in the woods. Cool Shape to it...It's been let go at this point and is going wild.

Greenville Foreclosure Status April 2009

Greenville Real Estate Newsletter   

April 1st Foreclosure Edition

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Foreclosure Opportunities in Greenville SC

The foreclosure rate in Greenville County is the highest in the state, but has slowed a little in the wake of Fannie Mae's moratorium on foreclosures for both owner-occupied homes as well as rentals.   That moratorium ran out in March for owner occupants, and will lead to a flurry of activity in the next couple of months as these properties hit the market.…figures indicate that most Greenville, SC bank owned properties are entry level or investor properties, with the bulk of the listings below $130,000.  Some notable properties that in my opinion represent good purchases we have listed later in this newsletter...for more see(Online NewsletterGreenville real estate foreclosures)

Greenville SC Mentioned in Money Magazine

Money magazine has published their Housing Forecast: When Will Your Market Turn? which predicts when housing prices will bottom out at various cities around the country.  The good news is that Greenville was mentioned specifically in the tier of cities that will recover first, with the median price of homes sliding only 0.2% in the next 12 months.  Other southeastern cities in this tier are Charleston and Columbia, SC; Raleigh and Greensboro, NC.  Money magazine cites Moody's Economy.com prediction of  a nationwide trough at the end of the year, but that could take longer depending on how President Obamas recovery efforts take effect...for more see(Greenville SC Homes)

National Karate Championships coming to Greenville SC
Greenville has landed the USA-NKF National Karate Championships and US Team Trial for 2010, out bidding several other larger cities which had hosted the event in past years.  The competition is scheduled in July 8-10 of 2010 (next year) and will bring in about 5000 athletes and another 5000 support personnel with an estimate $4 million in economic impact ...for more see(Greenville Online Newsletter)

 

"American Pie" for the Whole Family
The vacant building formerly occupied by Tony Romos at restaurant row off Pelham Road had been gutted and transformed into the American Pie Factory.  They will specialize in New York Style Pizza, wings, and homemade desserts and see themselves as a family style restaurant based on the concept of going out to pizza after Little League games.  Owners Joe Mahaffey and Ron Mueller have a little experience with that; they played Little League together in Greenville years ago and were bonded by the pizza experience.  While the restaurant caters to the family crowd most of the day, it also transforms into an upscale sports bar for the mature crowd...for more see(Greenville Online Newsletter)

 

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Greenville's First Time Home Buyer Credit Defined

First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit for Greenville SC real estate market. Many people have heard about the new tax credit but do not know specifics about it.

Details are: 1. The tax credit is $8,000 OR 10% of the purchase price whichever is smaller. You only need to worry about the 10% if the home's purchase price is less than $80,000. (ex: home price = $75,000, tax credit= $7,500).

2. If you pay less than $8,000 in taxes the IRS will actually send you a refund for the balance.

3. If you make more then a certain amount you do not get the tax credit. See the PDF file below for tables on the limits on income.

Now there are some more caviates which will prevent you from taking the tax credit inlcuded in the PDF file below.

Exceptions to the 1st time home buyer qualification are (or the NOT REALLY A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER EXCEPTION as I like to call it) - If you have not owned your primary residence for the past 3 years prior to the date of purchase, you qualify as a first time home buyer under this tax credit.

To find out more exact detail check out this PDF from NAR (National Assoc. for Realtors) http://www.realtor.org/wps/wcm/connect/f6ee3f004d2465a491f6f526a9949436/government_affairs_homeb_tax_credit_new.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=f6ee3f004d2465a491f6f526a9949436 

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Real Estate Stimulas, Haywood Road Re-Branding & Downtown Greenville Trails Overhaul

Stimulas Package 2009

Everyone has had the stimulus package on their minds for several months now.  From a real estate perspective, one of the main components of this package is the inclusion of the $8,000 tax credit for first time home purchasers.  If neither you nor your spouse has owned a principal residence in the last 3 years, and purchase between Jan 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009, you may qualify for the tax credit that will come directly off your tax liability.  This plan differs from the $7,500 tax credit of 2008 that required purchasers to pay back the credit interest-free over 15 years.  The 2009 credit does not need to be repaid..(for more click here to see complete text in our Online Newsletter)

Haywood Road RE-Branding
If you are wondering what will the Haywood Road shopping area look like in a few years, you are not alone; the City of Greenville has begun a project to analyze possibilities and rebrand the area.  Designers have begun the process and laid out a tentative uptown version of Haywood Road that transforms it into a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly area with connecting parks, amphitheater, and nightlife destinations that would attract recreation.  ...(for more click here to see complete text in our Online Newsletter)

Trail Overhaul for Downtown Greenville
The trails through Cleveland Park in downtown Greenville may get an overhaul this year in instead of being extended through the Parkins Mill area to Lake Conestee as planned. The 30 year old trails in the park have been well used in the past and are now seeing increased traffic since it is now part of the Reedy River trail running to Travelers Rest....(for more click here to see complete text in our Online Newsletter)

 

FEATURED HOME

123 Earle Street $529,900
MLS # 1174814
4 bedroom 3 bath home with lots of upgrades. Completely renovated in the popular North Main area of Downtown Greenville. View this home and more at our Greenville Real Estate website and Greenville SC Home search site.

Downtown Greenville Lunch Seminars

The City of Greenville is starting a series of luncheons with educational seminars for owners, managers and employees of businesses located in the City of Greenville.
Starting Wednesday, February 25th the seminars are free. The seminars will be held monthly and are designed to help participants succeed by giving them information and advice as well as allowing them the opportunity to discuss the current challenges of running a business.

The seminars will be led by some of the area's top consultants and business leaders speaking on a wide range of topics.

The location for the seminar will be the 3rd floor conference room of City Hall, located at 206 South Main Street. Drinks will be provided, but bring your own lunch. Call the City's Economic Development Departmetn at 864-467-4401 or e-mail mferguson@greenvillesc.gov for more information and to register for the seminars.

Some of the topics include: Energize Your Business: The DNA of Marketing; Crime Prevention & Safety Tips for Your Business; Lunch & Learn with Greenville Business Leaders.

For more information on current Greenville Real Estate please contact us your Greenville SC Homes specialists.