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This Boiling Springs, SC real estate blog is for people like me who don’t have as much time as they would like to pursue all of their interests yet must still find a way to stay on top of the things that matter.

The site is designed to maximize your time understanding Boiling Springs real estate.  You can search the MLS for Boiling Springs property with the results updated daily.
I’ve even automated a search for Boiling Springs foreclosures that is updated daily!

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Rob Turchetta, an international and local real estate investor, has personally bought and sold over a hundred homes and is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Spartanburg and Business Broker in “Upstate” South Carolina. Contact Rob Turchetta Boiling Springs Realtor.

South Carolina State Housing Authority 2010 Program

The South Carolina State Housing Authority will be announcing a new program that they are starting on March 3rd called …”PALMETTO HERO”…READ BELOW FOR INFO:

TEACHERS – POLICE OFFICERS – CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS – FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMS

Here are the highlights of the lending program:

$7,000 REPAYABLE DPA (down payment assistance) AVAILABLE for Category I

$7,000 FORGIVABLE DPA AVAILABLE for Category II

5.125 % FIXED RATE for both Categories

$40 MILLION OF FUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE

If you know of anyone that you think may benefit from this new government loan program, have them give me a call and I will get them started.  While $40 million dollars might sound like a lot it is amazing how fast these monies tend to go.

Keller Williams Continues to Grow Despite Falling Agent Numbers

Keller Williams Realty has carved out a unique niche in the competitive real estate market of Greenville, Spartanburg, and Boiling Springs.  It’s God first hierarchy of priorities has attracted agents from across SC and NC while agents in general are leaving the industry for greener pastures.  All 100% commission sales positions can be difficult and without the right on-going training and support all agents can feel overwhelmed  from time to time.

This is what sets Keller Williams apart from their core competitors.  A commitment to helping agents succeed.  If you have ever driven down the road and saw a “career night” sign out in front of a real estate agency week after week the normal question is “Why is there always an opening there?”.

This link will show you the change in the number of agents in SC and NC by company.  In an industry that is losing agents in droves, many agents are finding a home at Keller Williams.

FREE Homebuyer’s Seminar in Boiling Springs

One of my preferred Lending Professionals is holding a home buying seminar right here in Boiling Springs at the library on Double Bridge Road.  The First Time Home Buyer and the Existing Home Buyer Tax Credits are set to expire on April 30, 2010.

The word on the street is that they will not be extended again this time.  Interest rates are set to start rising at the end of March about a half a point and about 1.5 points by the end of this year.  The current LOW interest rates and the unique tax credits available make NOW the best time to buy a personal residence since most people can ever remember.  The tax credit expiration rush is just beginning now and if it is anything like the buying rush we had in October of 2009 the best deals will sell the fastest.

The take away from all this is that if you know of anyone who is considering buying a home make sure they know the facts and trends.  My business is based on referrals from satisfied clients because I tell it the way it is and then do my best to for them.  Of course you only want to send your friends and family to people you can trust.  I work hard to be that person.

Here is Joyce Smith’s invitation for her Home Buying Seminar:

Have you always dreamed of owning your very own home, but you aren’t sure about your credit record?

No worries!  We are offering a FREE Homebuyer’s Seminar that is totally focused on finding hope and professional direction to be able to own your own home and experience the American Dream!

There will be TWO seminars available for you to attend!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – 6 to 8 PM – Boiling Springs Library

871 Double Bridge Rd, Boiling Springs

OR

Thursday, April 1, 2010 – 6 to 8 PM – Spartanburg Library: Main Branch

151 South Church Street, Spartanburg

Seating is LIMITED so call Rob Turchetta at 864-583-1995 to reserve your seat!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wholesale Landscaping Plants Near Boiling Springs

Being a Realtor and Investor I get asked many questions regarding Real Estate, Financing, and General Cash Flow questions.  However, while I enjoy those questions the ones I like the most involve recommending other local professionals who offer honest goods and services.

That is why I recommend Janice Myers of Just Plants in Campobello, SC.  I first met Janice as a real estate investor when she was just starting out and in the day time owned the non-profit reading clinic behind Target on the West side.  A very dear friend of mine named Glen Woodfin helped her put a nice real estate deal together just when she needed it and that led to where she is today, owner and operator of “Just Plants”.

Janice offers many variety of plants at great prices.  You can visit her at: www.JustPlantsSC.com

Below is a recent deal they are offering.  With 4 inches of snow falling on Boiling Springs as I write, it is never too early to start thinking about Spring! Read more..

Understanding the Foreclosure Mess at the Federal Level

There has been an unprecedented amount of fellow American’s homes who have been foreclosed on by American and foreign banksters. Yet, with all the foreclosed homes on lender’s books they are not in the least motivated to sell these assets.  Have you ever wondered who IS getting rich from this whole “event”?  Here is a video being watched by Realtors, Mortgage Professionals, and Real Estate investors

Foreclosure Scams

Here is some background on Goldman Sacks if you are not familier with them.

Keep Looking Up,

Rob

Why Rent in Boiling Springs SC?

Have you ever wondered why apartment buildings charge so much more for rent then Single Family Homes (SFH) charge? It really does not make sense or cents! Apartment buildings have lower over head costs because they have more income producing units per square foot of land and building material. Put another way, apartments give you LESS for your Money then renting a SFH gives you.

A Boiling Springs SFH gives you more square footage of home and a yard for the dogs, kids, or garden to flourish in. It also does not compromise your lifestyle by infringing on the neighbors likes and dislikes. If you like you music loud, play it loud. If you want to learn the tuba, learn it. Might want to keep the windows up on that last one.

Here is a Boiling Springs home located behind the Wal-Mart available for sale for ONLY $79,900. Yes the fenced in back yard, carport, and nicely stained wooden deck come WITH the home. It is a 2 bedroom 1 bath perfect for someone burning their money on rent. And oh yes, it qualifies for the government home buyer tax credit of 10%. The government will not be paying 10% of your rent this month but it will pay 10% of your home purchase up to $8,000. With low utility bills and not a repair to be found this is a great home for someone looking to keep expenses very low.

Click here for detailed information about this Affordable Boilings Springs Area Home.

For a private showing of this home call Rob at 864-621-7900.  Estimated monthly payment should be around only $500 per month.  Your lender can give you a professional estimate.  Stop giving Your money away every month.  Build equity for yourself and your family by paying off your own home.  Go here to search for more Boiling Springs homes for sale under 100,000.

Cell Phone Numbers Go Public This Month

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month. REMINDER….. all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. …. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone: 888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT CALL list. It will only take a minute of your time.. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked.. You cannot call from a different phone number.

Keep Looking Up,

Rob

Local Real Estate Market Outlook for 2010

Ok, no crystal balls, no magic hats, and no talking to spirit beings here. Just market observations and educated guesses for the Spartanburg county real estate market for 2010. It seems everyone is wondering where the real estate market will go in 2010. I’ve read rosy reports from main stream news to pessimistic sell everything now and leave the county perspectives. While nobody knows for sure the direction, we can at least be clear about what forces are most influencing our local market and predict trends for the short term.

Driver #1, the Tax Credit
During much of 2009 home showings lagged 2008 for the first 3 quarters of the year. Then, boosted by the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit home showings spiked beyond 2008 making the total year showings measure about equal to each other. The original deadline for the tax credit was in November ‘09 and then congress extended the credit until late April 2010. Make no mistake this is having a big impact on home sales. Additionally, congress extended the 10% tax credit to include home owners who lived in their home for 5 consecutive years over the last 8 years. I’ve talked to many buyers in this category as well.

Driver #2, Interest Rates

There has been much debate among experts as to the direction of interest rates.  While almost all agree they will go up in the long term the uncertainty lies in WHEN they will go up.  This “expert” predicts interest rates to go up in June 2010.  If we assume this is the case then the monthly cost to borrow money to buy a home will go up.  For example, a $150,000 home at 5.0% interest for 30 years in $805 a month.  The same home at 7% will cost $997.95 per month, a difference of almost $200/month.  (does not include tax 7 insurance) This will result in a few things: 1) force many buyers to purchase lower priced homes, Read more..

Finding and Buying Foreclosed and Distressed Real Estate

I’ve been asked a lot lately about buying Spartanburg foreclosures and Boiling Springs foreclosures. Was there an infomercial running on late night tv recently that I missed? I did hear one on the radio how you can get a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath house with over 2,500 square feet for only $3,500 US dollars! Wow what a deal. I’ll take a few of those thank you!

That last ad was in reference to local county tax auctions by the way. Anyway, the Boiling Springs and Spartanburg area has recently been listed as the #2 real estate market in the country. However, as stable as our housing market has been that is not to say there isn’t a deal to be had now and then. Below is a re-post of a foreclosure report I wrote about 2 years ago that is just as valid today as it was then.

One truth to real estate is that the best deals sell the fastest. What appears to be a great deal to you probably appears to be a great deal to somebody else as well. Will “somebody else” get to that deal before you do? Read more..

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