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Greenville, SC Real Estate News

By Katrina Benton, Property Marketing Specialist
(Come Home Inc)
117 Applewood Drive Greenville SC 29615 Search current inventory of Homes for Sale in Greenville SCListing DetailsHome For Sale in Greenville SC117 Applewood Drive Greenville SC, 29615Price: $350,000 MLS number: 7188409 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 2003  Call Hamilton & Co. at 864-527-7685 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing or for information about how to sell a home in Greenville SC  You Will Love this Beautiful HomeGorgeous home in wonderful Tuscan Woods Subdivision. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large master suite has side porch, huge master bath, and separate "his and her closets. "Jack & Jill bath separates the other two bedrooms. All hardwoods on main except tile in laundry. Beautiful deep crown molding, and detailed appointments throughout. Plantati...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Orders for durable goods increased, while two consumer outlook indexes saw slight dips, and lay offs ticked up from historic lows, but remained in comfortable territory.  Durable Goods Orders  Orders for durable goods placed in June grew by 3.4 percent to hit $235.3 billion, according to last week's report from the Census Bureau. Transportation equipment orders were a key driver for June's performance, posting an 8.9 percent gain over May to hit $78.4 billion.  This marked the first increase since March, and outpaced market expectations of a 3 percent gain. Durable goods orders are an important indicator because they show anticipation on the part of businesses for increased sales in the near ...
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By J. Michael Manley
(J Michael Manley Team)
If you are considering buying a new construction home, you’ve probably heard or stumble upon some new construction myths, but before you lay your trust on some of these myth-based generalities, hear what our experienced agent has to say. Do I need a buyer’s agent?Not all home buyers are aware that they can hire their own realtor to represent them in buying a new construction home. There are many instances when home buyers committed a mistake of signing a contract not knowing the disadvantages inherent to working with a builder's salesperson. Like buying a resale home, buying a new construction home is an expensive transaction with many financial implications, that’s why you need an agent representation.  Here are the reasons why you need a buyer’s agent:  The salesperson at the new cons...
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By J. Michael Manley
(J Michael Manley Team)
Stone Academy School Information and Homes for Sale Near Stone Academy in Greenville, SC  School OverviewStone Academy of Communication Arts is located at 115 Randall St. Greenville, SC 29609. It is one of Greenville County’s Magnet Academies in elementary level.  Stone Academy offers arts integrated classes focusing in arts, music, drama, dance, and physical education. They offer drama and dance weekly which can be participated by students beginning grade 3. The school has partnership with Peace Center for Performing Arts and Metropolitan Arts Council for professional Development.  Stone Academy integrates arts into instruction; their curriculum is filled with problem solving, communication, and collaboration learning experiences.The school offers programs like Encore Program (After s...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Existing home sales outpaced expectations to hit an eight-year high, while new home sales were at a seven-month low. Meanwhile, lay-offs shrank to their smallest rate in more than 40 years.  Existing Home Sales  Sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, increased 3.2 percent to an annual rate of 5.49 million in June, according to last week’s report from the National Association of Realtors. This was not only well ahead of the market expectation for a 5.4 million-unit pace, but marked the highest level in more than eight years.  “Buyers have come back in force, leading to the strongest past two months in sales since early 2007,“ NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. New home construction took off, and lay-offs tumbled, while retail sales experienced an unexpected dip.  New Home Construction  Construction on new homes enjoyed a sizable surge, growing 9.8 percent to an annual rate of 1,174,000, the Census Bureau reported last week. In comparison to June 2014, this marked a considerable 26.6 percent annual increase. The key driver in last month’s new home construction was multi-family unit ground-breakings, which increased 29.4 percent. Meanwhile, new construction on single-family homes actually shrank 0.9 percent to a rate of 685,000.  “In contrast to the multi-family segment, which has been on a clear upward path for some time now, the single-family segme...
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By Victor Amadi, Greenville SC Realtor
(PRODUCER Realty, LLC)
Completely Renovated Home in the heart of Greenville SC!This gorgeous 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home has been gutted and completely renovated! The vibrant laminate floors are throughout the entire home, besides the bathroom and laundry room which have tile flooring. The kitchen has all new cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, which include a garbage disposal, dishwasher, and stove. The dining room and kitchen both have prestigious recessed lighting. The guest  bathroom has a new toilet, bathtub, light fixtures, and cabinets. The master bath has a new shower, toilet, light fixtures, and cabinets. The living room has all new fixtures, and tilt out windows throughout the home! There is an all new HVAC system that has been installed for your comfort. There's almost a half an acre lot that has t...
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By J. Michael Manley
(J Michael Manley Team)
Greenville Middle Academy School Information and Homes for Sale Near Greenville Middle Academy in Greenville, SC   School OverviewGreenville  Middle Academy is one of the top-rated schools in Greenville. It is located at 339 Lowndes Ave, Greenville, SC 29607. The school has established a good reputation for academic success. It has received many recognitions in the past including Palmetto’s Finest School. It is also a Magnet School for Traditional and Global Studies. Some of their programs include French Transition Program, Latin/Greek stems Vocabulary Development Program, and arts courses.Currently, the school’s population is 790. It has a GreatSchools.org rating of 9. Greenville  Middle Academy serves students from Grades 6-8. The schools facilities include newly renovated and constr...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Wholesale inventories enjoyed a larger-than-expected increase, while layoffs also (unfortunately) saw an unexpectedly large rise, and consumer credit also saw solid gains.  Wholesale Inventories  Wholesale inventories rose further than expected, growing 0.8 percent in May to hit a total of $581.9 billion, according to last week's report from the Census Bureau. The market had only expected as much as a 0.8 percent increase.  Wholesale inventories are an important metric, because they indicate wholesalers' anticipation for coming economic conditions. In this case, the 0.8 percent gain over April indicated a good level of confidence.  Sales for wholesalers, meanwhile, were also up, growing 0.3 p...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Unemployment hit a seven-year low, but wages remained flat. Meanwhile, lay-offs saw a short-term increase, and construction spending enjoyed solid growth.  Unemployment  Unemployment fell to a seven-year low, with the economy adding 223,000 in June, and the unemployment rate dropping to 5.3 percent from May’s 5.5 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week.  However, while the unemployment dropped, it wasn’t necessarily for the best reasons. The U.S. labor force declined by 432,000 people in June. This caused the labor force participation rate to drop by 0.3 percent to 62.6 percent in June.  Moreover, wages were flat in June, with average hourly earnings hovering at $24.95. Ave...
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By Victor Amadi, Greenville SC Realtor
(PRODUCER Realty, LLC)
14 E Birkhall Circle, Greenville, SC - This Gorgeous Home was Sold in Just 26 Days by PRODUCER Realty!! Property VIDEO Description Photos Maps & Local Schools My Reviews 4 BEDROOMS | 3 (2 full, 1 half ) BATHROOMS | 2400-2599 SQUARE FEET Beautiful Open Floor Plan Home with Lots of Natural Light! As you walk past the covered front porch into this spacious 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathroom home, you are welcomed by the large foyer with beautiful hardwood floors that also runs through the spacious hallway. The beautiful crown molding runs from the foyer to the hallway and into the large formal living room and the large dining room which also features nice chair rails and picture molding. The half bath downstairs is large enough to possibly add a bath tub or shower. The beautiful kitchen features sea...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Existing home sales saw a healthy jump both in terms of volume and price, while new home sales hit a new high, and lay-offs saw a slight increase.  Existing Home Sales  Sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops rose 5.1 percent in May to an annual rate of 5.35 million from April’s 5.09 million pace, the National Association of Realtors reported last week. Compared to the same period last year, sales were up 9.2 percent, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-or-year gains.  The increase was due to a combination of an increase in first-time buyers, as well as more homes on the market, according to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.  “Solid sales gains were ...
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3 Whitehall Street, Greenville, SC Homes for Sale in North Main, Greenville Real Estate This North Main home is not going to last long! Check out our new listing in one of Greenville’s most popular neighborhood, North Main. This famous community is within walking distance to beautiful parks and award-winning restaurants.This charming home is located at 3 Whitehall Street and features 3 beds and 2 baths.  The home has been tastefully updated without losing any of its character, charm, or curb appeal.Inside, you will find hardwood floors throughout the home; a charming masonry gas fireplace in the living room; neutrally painted wall that makes the home appear larger and airy; white themed kitchen complete with appliances and offering lots of storage;  spacious master bedroom featuring a f...
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By J. Michael Manley
(J Michael Manley Team)
818 S Welcome Road, Greenville, SCGreenville Real Estate  Located in the community of Welcome SC, one of Greenville's quiet suburban community, this one story home has been recently updated, very clean, and well maintained. This non-subdivision home is located at 818 S Welcome Road, Greenville SC, 29611 and features 3 beds and 1.5 baths; hardwood, carpet, and tile floors; deck and front porch for relaxation; white  kitchen with appliances and lots of storage; dining room with a view of the back yard; master bedroom featuring a half bath, and an outbuilding for more storage. There is small creek next to the home that sits on almost an acre lot with mature trees. There’s plenty of shade for hot summer days.Some of the recent updates of this brick home include fresh paint and fixtures. You...
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By Victor Amadi, Greenville SC Realtor
(PRODUCER Realty, LLC)
 Enjoy dining at all of the Top Restaurants in Greenville, SC! It's a give-in that we all have to eat, but where we eat and if we're satisfied is another story! With so many restaurants to choose from in Greenville, it can be pretty exhausting trying to decide where to go. That's why I've created this handy list of the best places to eat in the area, which you can find below.  High Cotton: This elegant restaurant originated in the coastline city of Charleston, SC. Serving everything from seafood to roasted duck, you're sure to find something to entice your tastebuds! The Trappe Door: This Belgian inspired, pub-like restaurant is the perfect place to hang out with your buds or take a date! It is very reasonably priced for the amount of delicious food you receive. Larkin's on the River: W...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Retail sales enjoyed a solid jump, while lay-offs remained at levels that indicated a healthy job market. In the meantime, wholesalers expanded their inventories, which is a sign of anticipated growth.  Retail Sales  Cash register receipts enjoyed a shot in the arm as retail and food services sales for May hit $444.9 billion, a healthy gain of 1.2 percent over the previous month, and 2.7 percent over May 2014’s receipts, the Census Bureau reported last week.  All told, 11 of the Census Bureau’s 13 main sales categories experienced growth, while health and personal stores dropped 0.3 percent and miscellaneous retails experienced flat activity. Some of the key growth areas were motor vehicle an...
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By Bill Kennedy, Homes For Sale Greenville SC
(Keller Williams Greenville Upstate)
When I think of viral videos 'Keyboard Cat' is the first that comes to mind. The adorable ear bug is now 8 years old and has been viewed 40,488,472 times.  Have you ever thought about how many times that singular video has been emailed, texted, shared, facebooked, tweeted, pinned? And that every person who has ever shared it is linked to that video...forever. It's innocent enough; I doubt anyone will loose their promotion over a keyboard playing cat, but the danger of sharing is now a reality. Everyday you are leaving a social media footprint. Every tweet, every Facebook share, every blog on activerain, every comment, or email is blasted through the fibers of the world wide web and can be retrieved at any time: great for police scouring through emails to convict a criminal, bad for the ...
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By Victor Amadi, Greenville SC Realtor
(PRODUCER Realty, LLC)
How can I name only 5 reasons to fall in love with this beautiful city? Even thinking about it for a few minutes, I can come up with hundreds. Thankfully, after a long struggle, I was able to accomplish the task at hand. If you wish, you may continue to read this blog to see why Greenville, SC is one of the best places to live. 1) Our beautiful downtown. One of Greenville's best attributes is definitely the very eventful downtown area. With gorgeous landscaping, many wonderful places to eat, and events happening almost every weekend; you are sure to find what you're looking for! I'll start off with some details about the events, which range from the annual Greek Festival to seasonal street parties. One of my favorite events is "Fall for Greenville", probably because it is one of the lar...
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By Randy Shamburger, FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Expert
(Movement Mortgage)
Economic News in Review Greenville SCHere is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. The unemployment rate grew, but so did the number of jobs added to the economy, while lay-offs fell, prompting optimism from labor market watchers. Also, personal incomes grew while spending was essentially flat. Unemployment The unemployment rate, a closely watched metric since the 2008 recession sent the job market to the canvas, actually ticked slightly up in May after months of successive declines. The unemployment notched up to 5.5 percent in May from April’s 5.4 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. However, the economy concurrently added 280,000 non-farm jobs, which was significantly higher than the 226,000 jobs that job market analysts had been expecting. Also, t...
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By J. Michael Manley
(J Michael Manley Team)
Pelham Road Elementary School Information and Homes for Sale Near Pelham Road in Greenville, SC  Pelham Road Elementary is located at 100 All Star Way, Greenville, SC 29615. There are currently 653 students enrolled in this school. It is one of the top rated schools in Greenville County having consistently achieved awards and honors through the years including Palmettos’ Finest, National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, and State Gold Award for 8 years.Some of the school’s programs include Science Fun Day/Multicultural Day, Math Super Stars/ Accelerated Reading, Outstanding Chorus, Recycling Club, National Junior Beta Club, After School enrichment activities, and a very strong PTA/SIC and community support. The school has a rating of 9 in GreatSchools.org.School facilities include 46 c...
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