Spartanburg Spring Fling  May 6, 7, 8  2011 Downtown Spartanburg It's that time  again!  Time for Spartanburg's most popular street festival! Spring Fling.  This popular Spartanburg Downtown Festival has been  drawing crowds for over 30 years and has something to offer every member of your family.  From Arts and Crafts Vendors to live entertainment by Local and National Musicians this festival showcases the best of Spartanburg! When it comes to music whether you are a little bit country, a rock ‘n roller, into pop rock, blues, gospel, alternative rock, R&B, or jazz you will find a band for you!  One of the concerts on Sunday will be the 2009 "American Idol" winner Kris Allen. Many other activities and types of entertainment will be                                                      ... 05/05/2011

In today's world of real estate there are many opportunities for good deals. Foreclosures, motivated sellers, and short sales are examples of some of those opportunities. For those of you who may not have heard the term "short sale", a simple explanation is that a homeowner is trying to sell their home for less than what they owe their lender and are asking them to accept that lesser amount and also cover the expenses associated with the sale. On the surface that may sound as if it should be really simple, however it is much more involved than you the buyer may realize. I have handled numerous short sales in the Spartanburg area, many before most agents even knew what a short sale was. Over the 12+ years that I have helped people to buy and sell homes I have managed to handle some short... 04/20/2011

Spring Parade of Homes is coming soon! Homes all around Spartanburg will be open on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 from 2 pm - 5 pm each afternoon.   Whether you are looking for your dream home, gathering decorating ideas, trying to find the right agent to market your home, or just want to see what the inside of some homes look like there will be lots of homes open!   I will be featuring Beaumont Mill Village which is now a Local Historic District on the Parade of Homes and will have 5 homes open!   408 Gentry St 442 Gentry St 443 Gentry St 115 Phifer Dr 693 Maywood St   Please stop by to visit these homes and find out more about Spartanburg's rich history that is tied to the textile industry. There will be members of the Beaumont Neighborhood Association on hand to share with you... 04/20/2011

History was made on April 11, 2011 when Spartanburg City Council passed the second and final reading regarding making Beaumont Mill Village a Local Historic District! Normally council chambers are somewhat subdued however immediately after the final reading applause broke out! Many years of hard work was finally realized. Being situated on the "Gateway to Spartanburg", Beaumont becoming a Local Historic District is a major victory for those of us who champion historic preservation and will definitely have a positive impact on the city of Spartanburg. There are several different types of architectural styles unique to mill villages reflected in Beaumont ranging from circa 1890 to 1946. Styles include the very simple Saddlebag style to craftsman bungalows. There is a tremendous variety of... 04/16/2011

203k consultants in Charlotte, Gastonia, Spartanburg, and Columbia Well, this morning was beautiful in Harrisburg, NC, we had our crew together for a short two-hour discussion on report writing for the FHA 203k loan program. While we have some of the best consultants in the business working with us nationally we like to periodically churn the brains and keep them up to date with the latest changes in the program and how they can write a better report. Walter Wilson on our Charlotte, NC team is always a pleasure to have at these meetings. He is one of the most knowledgable home inspectors we have seen in years. Brad Johnson of Spartanburg, SC is also an excellent home inspector in his own right. Tim Presley from Gaston County, NC is our newest member of the team and we expect great thing... 04/09/2011

Beaumont Mill Village is a major step closer to becoming a Local Historic District! On March 28, 2011, Spartanburg City Council met and held a public hearing. Making Beaumont Mill Village a Local Historic District was on the agenda. Martin Meeks, a respected architect who specializes in preservation of communities such as Beaumont spoke as to the study that was conducted, the architectural styles of housing in Beaumont, and an overview of the guidelines. He and the City Planning Department went to great lengths to come up with guidelines that are realistic and would not be a major burden on property owners. No one would be expected to rehab their properties to meet these guidelines at this time. Only when the property owner is ready to make repairs or improvements would the guidelines a... 04/04/2011

As you enter this lovely home you will be impressed with the gleaming hardwood floors and spacious floorplan! For more information please visit www.SellingUpstateSC.net or call Linda Rademacher at 864-909-2500. 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths approx 2386 SF Large rooms .73 acre lot 2 car attached garage Lots of cabintes and counter space Spartanburg MLS 193278         03/15/2011

Many of you may not realize that Spartanburg, SC earned the designation of  being a Bicycle Friendly Community in 2006.  In September of 2007, Spartanburg reached the goal of earning a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation and became the first bike friendly community in the state of South Carolina. In August, 2011 Spartanburg has to reapply to either maintain the current designation or be eligible to move up to a higher level (Silver or Gold). There are many opportunities for biking in and around Spartanburg. Biking is a great way to stay in shape and have quality family time on a smaller budget than many activities require! Don't forget to keep safety in mind and wear helmets and other protective gear like kneepads. Some places you may want to check out for biking are lis... 03/11/2011

Every market has its share of sellers who choose to market their home on their own rather than list with a real estate agent. In my market many of those sellers still are willing to work with real estate agents who bring buyers to see their homes, after all they are still saving money. If you plan to FSBO then do your homework first. Don't just put a sign in the yard and expect buyers to line up wanting your home, after all your home is the nicest in the neighborhood, right?!If it were that easy all real estate agents would be rich! So much more goes into effectively marketing a property. Below are some things you as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) need to think about before choosing to go it alone! Do you have the ability to put together a marketing plan utilizing high quality, professional... 03/08/2011

No matter where I go when people find out I am in real estate the first thing they usually ask is "How's the market?" With the last 3 years being rather challenging in real estate it was difficult to always say it was great, when deep down inside it didn't feel so great! No matter what class you go to they teach you to say business is great no matter what it really is like! I have watched long term friends and business associates get out of the business and many still out there but struggling to survive! Well, I can say I am a survivor and looking forward to a great 2011 in real estate! Everywhere I look agents are busy, phones are ringing, turnouts at open houses are better than we have seen in a while. Agents are showing my listings again (finally)! It truely appears that we have turn... 02/28/2011

Michael Thompson | Century 21 Anderson Properties | 864-225-7000 540 LUCERNE DRIVE, Spartanburg, SC A Must See Starter Home! 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $95,500 Year Built 1952 Sq Footage 1,291 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking Unspecified Lot Size 21,875 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION MUST SEE !! GREAT STARTER HOME WITH HARDWOOD FLOORING UNDER CARPETS. DOUBLE INSULATED TILT OUT WINDOWS. ALL APPLIANCES TO STAY. STOVE IS NEW. LARGE SCREENED PORCH. NICE YARD WITH MATURE PECAN TREES. SOLD AS IS NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTIES. NOT A REPO. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central heat - Fireplace - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry area - inside - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard ADDITIO... 08/29/2010

I have many real estate professionals call asking me about how they might profit from the 203k loan programs. So.... We offer several avenues of training for real estate professionals and they are FREE for the asking. We can come out to your office and put on a seminar to educate you in the "How to make money with the 203k" from a real estate agent/Broker position which is about twenty minutes with a ten minute Q&A session afterwards. OR we could also do a full 203k presentation which takes about a full hour, or couple them both together and give you an hour and a half presentation. Which ever you want we would like to tailor it to your companies needs.  These are informative meetings, if you have an "in house" lender who does the 203k loan then please have them there too, if you don't ... 05/16/2010

It isn't a secret but you might think is was the way people "haven't heard of it before". Even the ones that have heard of it don't really know about it's nuances. I over heard and agent telling a client that the septic tank and leach field were not functional and the deal was about to fall apart. I waited patiently for them to get off the phone, appologized for over hearing but here problem was "Perfect for a 203k". Another agent was telling me about a home where the entire kitchen cabinets had been removed and they couldn't get a FannieMae loan on it. If it was a FannieMae foreclosure they owned, it could be a HomePath Renovation loan and there would be money for the replacement of the cabinets. If not, then it is "Perfect for a 203k" I have a question before me today "How much would ... 04/27/2010

   Retire in Spartanburg, SC to find very reasonable home prices, culture, 5 colleges, beautiful weather and friendly people.      One of the reasons so many people retire in Spartanburg, SC is the fact that it is conveniently located near several interstates, has a wonderful airport nearby, and it is only a few hours to Atlanta by car.      Smart Money magazine rated Spartanburg one of the top five real estate values in the country which is certainly a retirement consideration.  Come visit today to see why everyone is discovering what makes Spartanburg, SC is such a great place to retire.     Spartanburg is the first and only city in the state of South Carolina to be named a Bicycle-Friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists. The Chapman Cultural Center offers a wide varie... 01/21/2010

As a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I can help my clients to avoid going through foreclosure by negotiating a short sale with their mortgage lender. If you can no longer afford to make your house payment, call me immediately so I can help you understand your options, and the process of pursuing a successful short sale on your home in order to avoid foreclosure. As a CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert) in the Upstate South Carolina Region, I am uniquely qualified and trained to handle my client's needs whether they are buying or selling a distressed property. Also, as a member of Realty Trac I have accurate information readily available to me with respect to homes in various stages of the foreclosure process in any given zip code or city. This information is quite valuable... 12/06/2009

As members of Realty Trac, we have accurate information readily available to us with respect to homes in various stages of the foreclosure process in any given zip code or city. This information is quite valuable to our investor clients or to owner-occupants who are simply looking for the best possible deal when buying their next home. Following is the most recent distressed property breakdown for Spartanburg, SC: Pre-Foreclosures: 0 properties are in default Auctions: 5 properties are up for auction Bank-Owned: 229 properties are bank-owned Do not hesitate to call us if you would like to leverage this information to help you with the home buying process in the Upstate SC region.   10/04/2009

As members of Realty Trac, we have accurate information readily available to us with respect to homes in various stages of the foreclosure process in any given zip code or city. This information is quite valuable to our investor clients or to owner-occupants who are simply looking for the best possible deal when buying their next home. Following is the most recent distressed property breakdown for Spartanburg, SC: Pre-Foreclosures: 0 properties are in default Auctions: 5 properties are up for auction Bank-Owned: 226 properties are bank-owned Do not hesitate to call us if you would like to leverage this information to help you with the home buying process in the Upstate SC region.   09/27/2009

As members of Realty Trac, we have accurate information readily available to us with respect to homes in various stages of the foreclosure process in any given zip code or city. This information is quite valuable to our investor clients or to owner-occupants who are simply looking for the best possible deal when buying their next home. Following is the most recent distressed property breakdown for Spartanburg, SC: Pre-Foreclosures: 0 properties are in default Auctions: 6 properties are up for auction Bank-Owned: 232 properties are bank-owned Do not hesitate to call us if you would like to leverage this information to help you with the home buying process in the Upstate SC region. 09/20/2009

As a member of Realty Trac, I have accurate information readily available to me with respect to homes in various stages of the foreclosure process in any given zip code or city. This information is quite valuable to my investor clients or to owner-occupants who are simply looking for the best possible deal when buying their next home. Following is the most recent distressed property breakdown for Spartanburg, SC: Pre-Foreclosures: 1 properties are in default Auctions: 6 properties are up for auction Bank-Owned: 229 properties are bank-owned Do not hesitate to call me if you would like to leverage this information to help you with the home buying process in the Upstate SC region. Also, as a Certified Distressed Property Expert, I can help my clients to avoid going through foreclosure by ... 09/13/2009

As members of Realty Trac, we have accurate information readily available to us with respect to homes in various stages of the foreclosure process in any given zip code or city. This information is quite valuable to our investor clients or to owner-occupants who are simply looking for the best possible deal when buying their next home. Following is the most recent distressed property breakdown for Spartanburg, SC: Pre-Foreclosures: 1 properties are in default Auctions: 6 properties are up for auction Bank-Owned: 228 properties are bank-owned Do not hesitate to call us if you would like to leverage this information to help you with the home buying process in the Upstate SC region. 09/06/2009