J.L. Mann High School Information and Homes for Sale Near J.L. Mann High in Greenville, SCJ.L. Mann High School is located at 160 Fairforest Way, Greenville SC 29607. It was established in 1965 and currently has 1698 students from Grade 9-12. The school provides a disciplined learning environment for students. AP and honor level courses are offered in addition to the college-preparation courses. At the same time, students are also encouraged to join extra curricular activities like drama club, art club, academic team, foreign language club and more.J.L Mann is also a satellite school for students with handicapping conditions. The school has been modified to accommodate special students needing services such as transliterators, interpreters, orderlies, aides, etc.This 40-acre campus offe... 03/01/2015

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Last week’s economic headlines were a mixed bag, with producer prices and new home construction falling, while layoffs declined further than analysts had expected. Producer Price Index Producer prices witnessed their biggest decline since 2009, as cheap oil dragged the producer price index for final demand — the prices that businesses get for their goods and services — down by 0.8 percent in January, according to last week’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline in final demand prices was led by the index for gasoline, which fell a whopping 24 percent, the Bureau reported. Prices for diesel fuel, jet fuel, basic organic chemicals, and home heating oil also fell. January’s d... 02/24/2015

Should I Use My 401k for Real Estate Investing Should I Use My 401k for Real Estate Investing Even during the housing crisis, financial experts agreed that real estate was still an excellent long-term investment. As the market is improving, that tenet still holds true. In fact, many people are transferring funds out of other investments and into real estate since interest rates and stock market returns have been so low. Pulling cash out of a 401(k) is a popular move these days. But is it right for you?Withdrawing Funds A 401(k) plan is a means for you to take funds out of your paycheck, pre-tax, and put them into a specialized savings account with certain rules and restrictions.* If you do decide to withdraw monies from your 410(k) in order to take advantage of the current housing marke... 02/23/2015

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Retail sales took a tumble, while low petroleum prices tempered wholesale inventory growth, and initial jobless claims experienced a significant bump. Retail Sales The big news last week was that retail sales fell 0.8 percent in January, the second month in a row in which retail transactions dipped, according to numbers released by the Census Bureau last month. Retail and food services transactions for January totaled $439.8 billion, which while down from December, was still 3.3 percent higher than January 2014. Looking at notable retail sectors, incredibly low prices at the pump saw gasoline sales fall a whopping 9.3 percent; sporting goods, hobby and book sales dropped 2.6 percent; and mot... 02/17/2015

Greenville Senior High School Information and Homes for Sale Near Greenville Senior High in Greenville, SC Greenville Senior High School is located in 1 Vardry Street, near downtown Greenville SC. It is one of the top rated highschools in Greenville County and is 9th in raking within South Carolina. The school currently houses 1,396 students in grades 9-12th.Greenville Senior High SChool has a rich tradition of successful programs since it was first established in 1888. It has recently renovated their school ground with a 70,000 sq.ft. addition. One of its goals is to meet specific needs of students and offer variety of educational opportunities to develop their mental and physical capabilities. Some of their outstanding programs include Law, Finance and Business, Forensic programs, web... 02/14/2015

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Last week's voluminous economic headlines featured a mixed bag of gains in personal incomes and consumer credit, while consumer spending dipped, the unemployment rate saw a slight increase, and layoffs increased as well. Unemployment Let's start with the unemployment news: The economy added 257,000 jobs in January, while unemployment rate for January ticked up by a tenth of a percent to 5.7 percent for the month, according to last week's Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Also, hourly earnings went up 12 cents to an average of $24.75 for the month. So why did the unemployment rate go up while the economy actually added jobs? The answer is that more employable people were joining the job mark... 02/10/2015

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and The Blue Line is here to help you pick out the perfect gift for your honey (or yourself)! Here's a V-Day Pro Tip for avoiding the dog house this Valentine's Day: avoid the drugstore Valentine's Day aisle! Your local drug store may a great place to pick up a card or a box of band-aids, but a special gift that your loved one will remember can not be found here. We've come up with the ultimate last minute gift stops here in Greenville!   Expressions Unlimited is the best florist in Greenville. They offer beautiful arrangements at gorgeous prices! You'll love their amazing selection! Another V-Day Pro Tip: avoid the red and pink! Get your sweetheart a special bouquet in color that she won't expect and she'll be over the moon! Click Here to order your ... 02/10/2015

Neighborhood This quaint neighborhood is located central to everything! Just outside of Mauldin and situated off of Ashmore Bridge Road in Greenville, SC, it is convenient to Downtown Greenville, Simpsonville, and Woodruff and Fairview Roads.River Mist is a great community that is close to shopping, restaurants, major highways 85, 185 and 385, entertainment as well as the Bonnie Brae Golf Course. With all these conveniences, the community also boast amenities such as playgrounds, pool, sidewalks, lights and common areas. These amenities are well maintained in the neighborhood.River Mist got its name from the Reedy River flowing just across the back of the community. This is a family friendly community with lots of exciting things going on all year round and has an active HOA.Most of the... 02/07/2015

Not to scare you, but Valentine’s Day is just 10 days away. Reservations for the best restaurant spots in Greenville are growing scarcer by the minute. How on Earth will you find a romantic dinner reservation this late in the game? Well, you are in luck! We’ve scraped and scrounged through the Internet and found some amazing and unexpected options in Greenville with open tables for Valentine’s Day**. Surprise your sweetheart with a meal at one of these soon-to-be-hot-spots in Greenville.   Restaurant 17 at the Hotel Domestique is a treasure in Traveler’s Rest. They serve innovative, thoughtful cuisine in an austere setting overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef Adam Cooke’s style is creative, yet approachable. They use all locally sourced ingredients from farms thought-out... 02/04/2015

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   New home sales enjoyed a solid surge in December, lay-offs plummeted to a 15-year low, and consumers are feeling upbeat. New Home Sales New home sales jumped to a six-year high in December with sales of new single-family homes hitting an annual rate of 481,000, according to last week’s report from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This marked an 11.6 percent gain over November’s revised rate of 431,000 and an 8.8 percent increase from December 2013’s estimate of 442,000. Looking at price, the median sales price of new homes sold in December was $298,100; the average sales price was $377,800. In terms of inventory, the estimated number of new homes for s... 02/03/2015

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   While 2014’s existing home sales were slightly down, sales in December picked up steam, as did new home construction. Meanwhile, initial jobless claims fell, but not as far as the market had hoped. Existing Home Sales The pace of existing home sales rebounded last December, with transactions of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops rising 2.4 percent from November to an annual rate of 5.04 million, the National Association of Realtors reported last week. Looking at the year in total, 2014 saw 4.93 million home sales, a 3.1 percent decline from 2013’s 5.09 million sales. That dip was chalked up to early lackluster activity that negatively impacted 2014’s overall performanc... 01/28/2015

Homestyle Renovation Loan, Greenville South Carolina. The Homestyle Renovation Loan is a Fannie Mae product which allows borrowers to make a single close purchase/renovation loan. The renovation can be used for luxury items such as pools, spas etc as long as the improvement adds value and is attached to the original foundation. Improvements are limited to 50% of the appraised value of the finished property.   Unlike the FHA 203k, the Homestyle Loan can be used for the purchase and renovation of secondary and investment properties. The added flexibility of the Homestyle loan makes it a great problem solving tool for sellers, buyers and investors both for refinance or purchase.   I spoke with Brian Johnson,  VP of Mortgage Lending, for Guaranteed  Rate, about the in and outs of the Homest... 01/23/2015

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   The sharp drop in gas prices hurt December retail sales and sent consumer prices to a six-year low, while layoffs of holiday hires pushed initial jobless claims hit a four-month high. Retail Sales December’s retail performance was an example of how one variable can throw off a monthly total. Sales of retail goods and food services sales for December dropped 0.9 percent to 442.9 billion, according to advanced figures released last week by the Census Bureau. While sales were down for the month, they were still up 3.2 percent from December 2013. The big factor was energy costs, and specifically gasoline sales, which fell a considerable 6.5 percent during December. This, of course, has to do w... 01/20/2015

We are fifteen days into January and we have not seen a drop of sunshine. We have seen, however, lots of raindrops, clouds and gray skies . This weather has us wishing for summer. There are always awesome things to do here in Greenville during the summer time from baseball to bike trails, but we couldn't contain our excitement for this attraction making it's way to Greenville this summer! Slide the City is a 1000 foot long (that's more than three football fields, people) slip-and-slide! Talk about a lot of fun! The pictures of this event look like a a great time for anyone who takes the plunge and we can't wait to check it out! Check out the link below the picture to find out more and to see if this awesome event is coming to your city!!       CHECK OUT IF YOUR CITY IS ON THE ROSTER! 01/15/2015

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   Last week saw encouraging employment news, with the unemployment rate falling and near-term layoffs dropping as well. Additionally, wholesale inventories outpaced market expectations to a solid degree. Unemployment The unemployment rate for December beat expectations by dropping to 5.6 percent, with the population of unemployed Americans falling by 383,000 to 8.7 million people, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. December’s performance marked the lowest unemployment rate in six and a half years. The economy added 252,000 jobs in December, with key job sectors helping drive the growth including professional and business services, industry, administrative and waste services. ... 01/14/2015

Falls Park on the Reedy River is located in the heart of Downtown Greenville SC. Featuring a one of a kind, award winning suspension bridge, Falls Park is truly a must see for anyone planning a visit to the upstate. Greenville is one of the only cities in the nation to have a natural waterfall running through it's downtown and it's a sight to behold! Falls Park is a great place in Greenville SC to take your children to feed the ducks, take your dog for a run or do a little relaxing by the river. It's truly an oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle! Click the link below to find out more about Falls Park!    Falls Park: An Oasis in the City 01/13/2015

Since the weather is cold and rainy, now is the perfect time to do something indoors!! Why not visit the Greenville County Museum of Art? Not only is admission free ( YES, i said FREE ), but there are many events that are free as well. Some of the wide range of programs are on Sundays at 2 and include: gallery talks, lectures, musical performances and hands-on demonstrations.   The Museum is located at 420 College St on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville SC. Heritage Green is the Upstate's urban arts and cultural campus and is just three blocks from Greenville's downtown area. Heritage Green is home to Hughes Library, The little Theatre, the Upcountry History Museum, The Bob Jones Museum and Gallery, the Children's Museum of the Upstate and, of course, The Greenville County Museum of... 01/12/2015

Greetings! Been away a while from Activerain.  Back as a Rainmaker and really want to get involved.    Ready to show some homes to buyers.  The Greenville market is hotter than ever with families and retirees moving here. My husband is constantly covered up with building  new homes for a local builder in the Greenville SC Area.  My background is New Home Sales in Greenville SC  for 13 Years and now having been serving as a traditional Broker for the last 6 years.     Please send good vibes my way with Activerain!!!   Sharon Bishop, Broker/Owner Greenville SC  01/09/2015

Simply stated: Greenville is a fun place to be! Greenville is continually being internationally recognized on blogs, in magazines and travel publications as the place to visit/move! In fact Greenville SC is getting so much love that the Huffington Post recently published a satire blog entitled '9 Reasons You Shouldn't Visit/Move to Greenville'! It made us giggle! You just can't escape Greenville's delicate charm! I often turn to my fiancée and say "We are so lucky to live here!" and I mean every single syllable!    Myself (admin Courtney) and our team's Lead Agent Bill (who you are used to seeing on AR) are actively involved in Greenville's theatre scene. And we aren't talking your average community theatre production of 'Cats'! Greenville is nationally recognized as one of the hottest ... 01/07/2015

Wade Hampton High School Information and Homes for Sale Near Wade Hampton High in Greenville, SC School OverviewWade Hampton High School is located at 100 Pine Knoll Dr, Greenville, SC 29609. This is one of the desirable schools in Greenville having a GreatSchools rating of 8 and is ranked 7th within South Carolina.  The school houses 1561 students in grades 9 through 12. Wade Hampton has undergone a remarkable transformation in several areas including transferring to a new building in 2006, enhancement in the instructional program, and improvement in students’ academic performances.Extracurricular activities in Wade Hampton include band, ceramics sculpture, chorus, computer arts, dance, drawing painting, orchestra, photography, theater drama, video film production. Languages taught in ... 01/05/2015