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Both the Greenville South Carolina Real Estate and the Anderson SC Real Estate Markets continue to weather declining national real estate markets.  This week I would like to feature one of the custom home builders that I have been working with for several years--The Campbell Company.

The following home is a Campbell Custom Built Home located in White's Grant just off I85 between Anderson and Greenville South Carolina. The Campbell Company focuses on building primarily one level homes with three car garages.

The home features 3200 square feet all on one level with a three car garage and over a half acre lot.

The home is priced at $419,900 and offers 4 full bedrooms, 3 full baths, a large Sunroom, and a very spacious Great Room with double trey…

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Greenville South Carolina Real Estate and the Greenville Condos Market Seeing Solid Growth in 2007!

 

Well folks despite a shaky year across the US in different Real Estate Markets, the Greenville South Carolina Real Estate Market continues to impress with steady growth.  Two to five percent appreciation is typical for the Greenville Market and 2007 resulted in a 3% appreciation in the Greater Greenville Market.  

The Greenville Real Estate Market  has a number of strong fundamentals that support it including a strong diversified economy, a housing market that never got overheated in the first place, a wonderful southern climate, a location along major southeast transportation routes, and an award winning downtown.

The Downtown Greenville Condos Market…

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GREENVILLE SOUTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE-A SAFE HAVEN FOR INVESTORS?

You might ask why choose Greenville South Carolina for real estate investing? Well this article will hit the highlights in a simple direct way that is logical and easy to understand. This article is written by Jonathan Edwards Kostyra, a native to the Greenville South Carolina area and also an experienced Real Estate Professional.

What Makes Greenville a Great Candidate for Real Estate Investing?

1) Strong Real Estate Fundamentals: Greenville has consistently seen between 2-5% appreciation over the last 10-15 years. The local real estate market never got over-inflated and prices here are still between 5-10% beneath the national average. The average time on the market for homes…

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An interview with Charles White at NBSC Bank downtown Greenville:

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing a very informed mortgage banker, Charles White with NBSC in Greenville SC, about the current mortgage fallout and how it is effecting the Greenville South Carolina Real Estate Market.  Charles offers a unique insight into the current mortgage situation and how these challenges have actually produced very good purchase opportunities within the local real estate markets. Here is the interview:

How long have you been in the lending industry?

I have been in Banking/Mortgage Lending since 1995 with 10 years in the mortgage arena.
 

What is your analysis on the current mortgage situation?

We definitely have 2 completely different stories…

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Recently the California Association of Realtors approved a motion that could lead to a state wide MLS.  I personally think this is real progress in our industry that will foster efficiency and innovation.

I have run into problems with my regional boards and regional MLS's here in South Carolina wanting my entire company (brokerage house) to join their MLS before they will allow any single realtor to join. In other words, the realtor and the realtor's entire firm or brokerage house must join the MLS, adding to everyone's expenses.  Some of these policies are just outright ridiculous  in  my opinion. 

These boards and MLS's need to open things up to allow  us as Realtors to be more competitive.  My company is having to join three local MLS's just to… Read Full Post

Fall For Greenville 07 Has Another Great Turn Out!

 

 

For those who do not know, Fall For Greenville is an annual event where downtown Greenville closes off Main Street and Restaurants set up tents and serve food for every taste and preference imaginable.

 

Live bands play, there are games, rides, contests, and of course plenty of food and beverages. Admission is totally free and tickets for food and beverages are 5.00 dollars per sheet.   Most servings are between 4and 6 dollars.

 

 

Fall for Greenville is fun for the whole family and truly and amazing event! The event runs all weekend from Friday evening until Sunday evening. I would encourage all those visiting South Carolina for the weekend to come out and experience the fun for… Read Full Post

Downtown Greenville Real Estate Continues to Impress

The Terrace at Riverplace nears Completion in Greenville

The top three floors in the Terrace at Riverplace are nearing completion and a good number of  units have been closed out on the 8th, 7th, and 6th floors. Prices started at 400,000 for a 2 bedroom with sq ftootage ranging between 1200-1400 and prices push 900,000 for a 3 bedroom offering 2400-2600 sq ft.

The Terrace has been one of Greenville's higher priced condo developments yet sales and demand have been very, very strong.   Most units sold at pre-construction. There are three Active units on the market for sale right now!  So grab this opportunity for a potentially great investment.



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Hi and Welcome to the Greenville SC Real Estate Market. I'm Jonathan Edwards, a native born, active, and experienced Greenville SC Realtor. Greenville South Carolina is a thriving and prosperous city located in the heart of the New South. Greenville has much to offer in terms of housing, recreation, the job market, shopping, and much, much more. There is not much that can't be found in Greenville!

Let me take a minute to tell you a little about the Greater Greenville area. Just to the south of Greenville lies Simpsonville and Mauldin. Both these townships are in Greenville County and are part of the Goldenstrip area, one of the fastest growing ares in the state of South Carolina.

To the north you will find the township of Travelers Rest and to the north…

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