Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Hiring suffered an unexpected slow-down; new claims for unemployment benefits saw a slight increase, but remained on solid footing; and construction spending enjoyed a rebound. Employment The latest jobs figures showed the unemployment rate down, but weak job growth. While the unemployment rate ticked down to 6.1 percent in August, the economy added only 142,000 non-farm jobs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. August’s new jobs total ranked well under the more-than-200,000 jobs that has been the norm over several months. That said, economists warned not to panic at August’s weak job growth as statistically it did represent a trend, and because other aspects of the economy pe... 09/10/2014

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Inman SC Homes for Sale Spartanburg County Homes Search ALL Available Homes For Sale Greer SC Homes for Sale Greenville SC Foreclosures Greenville SC Real Estate Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale What is Your Home Worth?   Victor Amadi PRODUCER Realty LLC 864-438-5050 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 1259527   Licensed In:SC Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 28 Old Easley Highway Greenville, SC Scan with your smartphone & take me with you. Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour Print Brochure       28 Old Easley Highway Greenville SC Commercial Building for Sale $ Click for current price 2400+ SQ.FT. BUILDING NEAR DOWNTOWN G'VILLE & ... 09/02/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Last week enjoyed a hat trick of good news, with existing home sales enjoying particularly good performance, new home construction following with solid gains, and initial jobless claims falling more than expected. Existing Homes  Sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops during July hit their highest point in the year, and distressed property sales dropped to an important low. July’s existing home sales grew 2.4 percent to hit an annual rate of 5.15 million, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth and the highest pace of 2014, the National Association of Realtors reported last week. That said, July’s sales were still 4.3 percent down from July 2013’s 5.... 09/02/2014

116 Chipley Lane, Greenville SC  Home for Sale in Chestnut Hills, Greenville Real Estate   What a wonderful family home in a great location! 116 Chipley Lane is situated in a quiet neighborhood of Chestnut Hills. This home offers a wonderful place to enjoy living close to restaurants, shopping, hospital and downtown Greenville. 116 Chipley Lane is a one-story ranch style home that offers versatile living space that seems much larger than its actual dimensions.   3 beds and 1 and ½ baths, living room, and kitchen make up this home. The garage doubles up as a workshop and the large level yard is fenced for privacy. There’s an out building if you need more space for storage. This home has hardwood and vinyl flooring, smooth ceiling, and partial brick veneer exterior. Home sits on a large ... 08/29/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Last week enjoyed a hat trick of good news, with existing home sales enjoying particularly good performance, new home construction following with solid gains, and initial jobless claims falling more than expected.   Existing Homes Sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops during July hit their highest point in the year, and distressed property sales dropped to an important low. July’s existing home sales grew 2.4 percent to hit an annual rate of 5.15 million, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth and the highest pace of 2014, the National Association of Realtors reported last week. That said, July’s sales were still 4.3 percent down from July 2013’s 5... 08/26/2014

28 Old Easley Highway, Greenville, SC Get Directions Click Here   Description Features Photos Maps & Local Schools Virtual Tour   $ Click for current price   2400+ SQ.FT. BUILDING NEAR DOWNTOWN G'VILLE & WHITE HORSE ROAD. Located on Old Easley Highway, this property features a 2400 sq.ft. building with two bays, an office and TWO RESTROOMS. Building is also HEATED & COOLED, and has two WATER FOUNTAINS. Both 120v and 240v power supply meters available on the property. Fenced area was recently used as a used-car lot. This area is fenced and features a 165 SQ.FT. OFFICE with heating and air conditioning, lot lights, internet and phone connections. The warehouse area is currently being used as a cabinet shop, but could be a great location for a mechanic shop, tire shop, auto dealership, or... 08/25/2014

  Ashby Park Subdivision     Neighborhood Ashby Park is one of the popular communities in Greenville. The community is located on E Butler Road just off of Woodruff Road. There is another entrance to the community on Tanner Road. The community has approximately 144 homes by DR Horton. Development began from 2000 until 2005. Homes for sale in Ashby Park features vinyl siding or partial brick veneer exterior finish, sprinkle systems, patios, and more. Some of the charms of this community are its affordability and location. Ashby Park has very close proximity to shops and dining along Woodruff Road making it a very desirable community to live, it is also very close to great schools. Real estate in Ashby Park offers affordable homes in a very convenient location. Home prices start from high... 08/23/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Retail sales were in a holding pattern, while producer prices saw small, measured gains, and near-term employment saw an unexpected increase, but remained on a generally positive trend. Retail Sales Retail sales for July were essentially flat, ringing in at $439.8 billion, which was nearly unchanged from June, according to last week’s report from the Census Bureau. This was the weakest monthly reading since January but was 3.7 percent higher than July 2013’s total. July’s receipts were well down from the 0.3 percent growth economists had expected, and most experts chalked up July’s middling performance to a 0.2 percent drop in auto sales. Without car sales, July’s retail sales would have sho... 08/19/2014

Back to School Home Organizing Tips For Greenville SC Back to School Home Organizing Tips For Greenville SC   The lazy, crazy days of summer are on the wane. Are you ready to get the kids back to school? Here are some ideas to get you reorganized and re-energized for the new academic year.   Ease into your schedule — Practice earlier bedtimes and getting up to an alarm the week before they’re required. Create a morning checklist, written on a fun chalkboard or colorful poster in your child’s room so they know what is expected every morning; this is especially helpful for dawdlers and daydreamers. Can’t get by without TV in the morning? Set a requirement that everyone must be dressed and done with breakfast by the time the show’s over.   Plan to plan — Put up a big, easy-to-read calendar... 08/10/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   The unemployment rate for July edged up, while initial jobless claims grew and construction spending shrank.   Unemployment   The unemployment rate for July grew by a tenth of a percent to 6.2 percent, but the economy also added 209,000 jobs for the month, according to last week’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While the rate gain might raise eyebrows, the month marked the sixth consecutive month that the economy added more than 200,000 jobs — a positive trend that hasn’t happened since the 1990s.   All told, July recorded 9.7 million Americans out of work, which was not far off from June. On a yearly basis, the number of out-of-work people has dropped by 1.1 percent, or 1.7 m... 08/05/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   Retail sales for June and near-term employment activity offered encouraging news last week, but new homes construction disappointed real estate market watchers.   Retail Sales   Retail and food services sales for June grew by 0.2 percent to reach $439.9 billion, the Census Bureau reported last week. To give an annual comparison, this was 4.3 percent higher than June 2013.   Some key growth categories include general merchandise stores, which grew by 1.1 percent; health and personal care stores, which posed a 0.9 percent gain; clothing and accessory stores, which gained 0.8 percent; and sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores, which were up 0.6 percent.   June’s core retail sales figur... 07/22/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   While last week saw a light calendar of economic headlines, it still witnessed some significant news, with better-than-expected consumer credit and initial jobless claims. Also, wholesale sales and inventories saw gains, which was cause for optimism.   Consumer Credit   Consumer credit saw an encouraging gain in May, according to last week’s report from the Federal Reserve. Total consumer borrowing for the month hit $3.19 trillion, a 7.4 percent, or $19.6 billion, gain over the previous month when the market was expecting only a $15 billion increase.   Non-revolving debt, such as car or student loans, continued to be a key driver for consumer borrowing, growing 9.3 percent in May to $2.32 ... 07/15/2014

Top 6 Remodeling Projects to Improve the Value of Your Home                You may be dreaming of a new in-ground swimming pool or stainless-steel kitchen counters, but will these investments give you the right ROI when it’s time to sell? Below are some of the top home improvements that, according to Remodeling magazine, will also improve your chances of getting the most for your home at the closing table.   First Impressions. A new steel front door speaks volumes about home security and energy efficiency. You can choose from a wide price range and many colors. Not ready to replace? Paint the existing front door and repair any cracks or marring of the casing to up your curb appeal. 96.6% ROI. [A fiberglass front door will net you about 70.8% ROI.]   Take It to the Top. Turning an attic ... 07/11/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC.   Employment continued to improve in June, but is not out of the woods, while last week’s initial jobless claims continue to ride a positive trend. Meanwhile construction spending was up for May, but housing wasn’t a part of that increase.   Unemployment June showed good news on the unemployment front, but the job market still has much recovering to do. The economy added 288,000 non-farm jobs in June, unemployment rate to 6.1 percent from 6.3 percent in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week. Overall, the number of unemployed Americans dropped by 325,000 to 9.5 million. The problem is that the recovery in employment has been particularly slow for the long-term unemployed. The... 07/09/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. First-time unemployment claims continued to decline, while consumer prices notched up. New home construction offered mixed news as permits dipped while completions posted solid gains. Initial Jobless Claims First-time claims for unemployment insurance filed by the newly unemployed hit a new seven-year low, according to last week’s report from the Employment and Training Administration. Initial jobless claims filed during the week ending June 14 declined to 312,000, a drop of 6,000 claims from the previous week's revised level of 318,000 The four-week moving average, which is considered a more accurate measure of recent employment news, dipped to 311,750 claims, a decline of 3,750 claims from... 06/24/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. While retail sales for May were good, they were not as high as expected, however, wholesale inventories for April could point to future gains. Meanwhile, near-term employment activity continues to indicate employers are hanging on to their workers. Retail Sales Retail sales for May were still up, but under-performed against market expectations. Retail and food services for the month saw a 3 percent gain, instead of the anticipated 7 percent, which put them at a total of $437.6 billion, according to last weeks report from the Census Bureau. On an annual basis, this marked a 4.3 percent increase from May 2013’s sales. Key drivers for May’s receipts included sales for motor vehicle and parts de... 06/17/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Last week enjoyed a slate of optimistic economic headlines with unemployment, initial jobless claims and consumer credit all performing better than expected. Unemployment Last week saw encouraging news on the employment front, with the U.S. economy adding 217,000 jobs in May, slightly higher than the 215,000 additional jobs economists had expected. This kept the unemployment rate steady at a nearly six-year low of 6.3 percent, with 9.8 million Americans unemployed. May marked the fourth consecutive monthly gain of 200,000 or more jobs. That steady improvement enjoyed by the U.S. job market was notable, according to Ron Sanchez, executive vice president and chief investment officer at Fiducia... 06/10/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. Last week saw incomes increase, while spending posted an unexpected drop, and jobless claims enjoyed a better-than-expected drop, but a drop in the first quarter’s GDP kept optimism in check. Incomes and Spending Consumer spending for April threw the experts for a loop when it posted the first monthly loss in a year. Personal income increased $43.7 billion, or 0.3 percent in April, and disposable personal income (DPI; income after taxes) increased $44.6 billion, or 0.3 percent, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported last week. Economists had expected personal consumption expenditures (PCE) growth to slow from 1 percent growth in March to 0.2 percent, but April PCE actually decreased $8.1 b... 06/04/2014

Economic News in Review Greenville SC Here is last week’s Economic News in Review Greenville SC. While last week’s calendar of economic releases was light, real estate enjoyed some good news both in terms of existing and new home sales. Existing Home Sales Real estate watchers breathed a sigh of relief as sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops saw their first gain this year, as well as meaningful increases in inventory, according to last week’s report from the National Association of Realtors. Total sales of existing homes rose 1.3 percent in April to an annual rate of 4.65 million from 4.59 million in March. That said, they were still 6.8 percent below the 4.99 million-unit pace in April 2013. Ultimately, the growth had to do with pent up demand final... 05/27/2014

  Greenville continues to grow with new housing development! Greenville real estate market offers a wide variety of quality new homes in beautiful locations that have been smartly designed for your need.Explore the communities offering new homes for sale in Greenville. These new homes offer lots of flexibility for buyers looking to put their own signature on their home!    ASHMORE SPRINGSHomes by SK BuildersFrom $130's Greenville, SC 29605      BEAUMONTHomes by SK BuildersFrom $200′s Greenville, SC 29609    BRAEMORHomes by DR HortonFrom $270's Greenville, SC 29607   CARILIONHomes by Dan Ryan BuildersFrom $200's Greenville, SC 29617     ENCLAVE AT PARKINS MILLHomes by LegendaryFrom $360's Greenville, SC 29607     HUNTERS RIDGEHomes by LegendaryFrom $200's Greenville, SC 29617     REEDY S... 05/21/2014