Red Fox Farms Subdivision Home

(UPDATE:  This home was sold in 2 weeks after being listed for 6 months with a large national Realty company)

 

If you don’t live in the Upstate of South Carolina you just might not know what you are missing.  Mild seasonal climates. Light snow falls maybe 1 to 3 times a year.  Extended fall and spring seasons with only the lightest of jackets needed.  That is until you get spoiled like us!

Even our housing is enviable to many across our great nation.  With very low taxes for owner occupied homes and low prices to match.  Take this home for instance:  3 bedroom 2.5 bath home with larger bonus room, over 2,400 SF for only $149,900.  This is not a foreclosure!  This is a move in ready home.  Freshly painted walls, new carpet, counter tops, and appliances.  Just unload the boxes out of the truck and most of the work is done with this home. Read more..

Keller Williams Realty named #1 Real Estate Franchise

This company really is great and the Spartanburg / Boiling Springs Keller Williams office is no exception.  Our God first culture and approach to business is the reason why we are also ranked #1 in buyer satisfaction.  If you are looking to buy or sell real estate you owe it to yourself to at least consider Keller Williams.

If you ever thought about becoming licensed and want to work with one of the best give me a call and I will be happy to talk to you.

Here is the press release.

Keller Williams Realty Ranked as Top Real Estate Franchise by Industry Leader and Entrepreneur Magazine

AUSTIN, TEXAS (December 21, 2009) — Keller Williams Realty joined the ranks of the top franchises in the world Read more..

November & December 2009 Real Estate Sales

The Spartanburg county real estate market is hot with the expiration and then extension of the first time home buyer tax credit.  Leave it to the politicians to never be able to say yes to fiscal responsibility, huh!  The tax credit has been a boom to the real estate market which in turn has had a positive impact on the economy.  Let’s Hope our economy soon stands on it’s own without the government assistance it has received from housing and car sales to keep GDP looking good.

My real estate marketing program is back in full swing after a 5  1/2 month layoff from the profession .  The month of November through December 8th has seen me close 7 sales.  Here is the breakdown Read more..

Boiling Springs Home for under $50,000 with Owner Financing

I wanted to get this out right away just in case any of you are interested or know someone who might be. This Boiling Springs home was listed for $49,000 but is now on the market for $45,000.  It is a 3 bedroom 2 Bath Single Wide mobile home in a good area with district 2 schools.  Home includes all appliances, carport, and outbuilding/shed.  The master bath features a garden tub, separate shower, and double vanities.

The home qualifies for the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and Owner Financing could be available. This is better and newer than the last one I sent out and that one is sold.  It will result in a low monthly payment that an equivalent rental can not compare to.

Here are the details:

Built: 2003
Sq Feet: 1,280
Bedroom: 3 (split floor plan)
Full Bath: 2
Master Bath includes: Double Vanities, Garden Tub, Separate Shower
All Appliances Stay including the Refrigerator and Washer & Dryer!)
Security Alarm
Ceiling Fans
Smoke Alarms
Smooth Ceilings
Car Port
Storage shed
Location: Boiling Springs
Schools: District 2

Click here for pictures

Feel free to call me at 864-621-7900 with questions anytime. I don’t think this one will last long at all.

Owner Finance in Boiling Springs Sterling Estates

Rare opportunity to owner finance a home in the Sterling Estates subdivision in Boiling Springs.

Price is only $239,900

Monthly Payment $1,600 (includes tax & insurance!) and is negotiable

Amount down negotiable

Click here for:  148 Gossamer Drive in Boiling Springs SC full Details

This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath 2,590 Square Foot home has an attached, side entry garage, fenced in backyard, side walks that go straight to the community pool and a nice balcony of the master bedroom suite, and that is just the exterior of the home!

Here are some photos and a link to more information on the cottage style home in Sterling Estates Boiling Springs .  Call if you would like to see as it won’t last long. 

Hanging Rock Subdivision, Boiling Springs SC Home for Sale

The Hanging Rock subdivision in Boiling Springs offers a great pool recreation area and a strong home owners association to keep property values up. 

 

It has a beautiful entry way with lush landscaping on both sides of the entrance and the community pool area is located just to the left when entering the subdivision.  It’s location is convenient to everything.  All the schools are located with in minutes:  Elementary, Middle, Jr. High, and the High School are all very close by.  Wal-Mart, Lowes, and restaurants, are all only a mile away. 

The community even has a small lake towards the back with homes built around most of it. 

 

If your looking for something to do look no further than the park that borders the subdivision.  It’s hard to get much closer than that!  Baseball fields, community centers that are special needs accessible, play grounds, a BMX bike course, and more are just a walk from this community. 

There is a beautiful home for sale at 469 Slate Drive that backs up to the park: 

Click here for full details for 469 Slate Drive Hanging Rock Subdivision 

The two story living area with fireplace will greet you with warmth yet maintain an open feel as you enter this home. Precede to the back as the separate dining room and kitchen complement each other well while maintaining their distance. This home has an excellent floor plan. The First Floor master bedroom with full bath, double vanities and walk in closet will save time and effort every day. Upstairs you will find a large, multi- 

469 Slate Drive, Boiling Springs SC

 

angled bonus room great for an office and recreation room. Socialize at the community pool or get lost in your private back yard with a great sloped natural area just waiting for your HDTV outdoor touch. 

Nice Entry Way with Wood Flooring

 

Living Area with Stair case

 

2 Story Living Area with Fireplace

 

Open Kitchen with window over sink

 

Dining Room Opens to Backyard and Kitchen

 

Multi Angled Bonus Room

 

Level Backyard with raised natural area

 

School Teacher Discounts

Introducing a new Professional Educators discount for Full Service Real Estate services.  If you are a school teacher in Greenville, Spartanburg, or Cherokee county you will be reimbursed $250 at closing for buying or selling property with us. Just reference the Educator’s discount coupon here at the time of agreement.

The thinking person scratches their head at some of the priorities in our society.  Politicians seem to all be millionaires instead of the peer group in and out public servant the position was designed to be for.  Education administers make much more than school teachers.  All the while the really valuable, human impacting careers, like classroom school teacher, is low on the income totem pole.

As an independent business person and a father of a child in the Boiling Springs district 2 school system I love to work with people who have integrity and a good work ethic.  Most school room teachers clearly fit that description and I am proud to offer this incentive to them.  Please reference the  School Teacher Discount when calling me at 864-621-7900.

Boiling Springs MLS

This Boiling Springs real estate search site is like the city having it’s own MLS service to look for homes or investment property.  If you have not checked it out, search for Boiling Springs SC foreclosures, homes, and investment real estate here.

The search site has recently been updated with explanations of each search category at the bottom of the page.  These categories include:

Single Family Homes

Government Foreclosures

MLS Foreclosures

Town Houses

Condominiums

Lots

Land

Mobile Homes

Multi-Family Properties

Commercial Real Estate

Again, these categories are updated everyday.  Call me for a list of Boiling Springs homes offering Owner Financing at 864-621-7900.

Owner Finance Boiling Springs Home

As many Boiling Springs and Spartanburg homeowners face foreclosure or damaged credit for a variety of reasons sellers offering owner financing is becoming more and more common.  Owner financed homes in Boiling Springs range from expensive luxury homes to affordable simple homes to everything in between.

I’d like to highlight one Boiling Springs Owner Financed home here:

1088 Wilkins Ford Road, Inman, SC

For just a $467/month payment that INCLUDES your principle, interest, taxes, and insurance, you can own a 2 bedroom 1 bath home on 1 acre with a large shed equipped with electric. At a cost this low it rarely makes sense to rent and have nothing left to show for your money at the end of the month. By owning and financing your own home part of each payment goes to payoff the amount owed on the home.  This is called your principle payoff. If you decide to sell the home at some point you can pocket the difference between what you sold the home for and what you still owe on the property.  This is called realized equity.

For this Boiling Springs Owner Financed Home, or should we say Inman Owner Financed Home the land alone is worth at least half the selling price.  It is 1.01 acres of level, flat land.  Water and electric utilities are already run to the land and a septic tank is already installed.  These are costs often not thought about but connecting water service to your land can be thousands of dollars alone.

If your tired of paying rent but have credit problems or just keeping a budget consider this home before it is gone.  Oh yea, and owner financed homes also qualify for the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit set to run out on 11/30/09.  Call me for help in finding an owner financed home in any price range.  Search for homes in Boiling Springs SC here.

Eagle Pointe, Boiling Springs SC, 358 Sandpiper Drive

Home Detail Link: 358 Sandpiper Drive, Boiling Springs SC Eagle Pointe Subdivision home with private backyard.

Enjoy the social life style that a pool community offers or just surf the internet from your multi-tiered deck in your private, fenced in backyard. Maintenance free full brick exterior makes this quiet home the perfect environment to enjoy the upgraded ceiling fans and lighting, raised ceilings to 13 feet, and private master bedroom suite just far enough from the other bedrooms. In the summer time you will love the selection of black berries, blue berries, and grapes growing on the fence over looking the community from higher above that provides for a nice view and relaxing atmosphere.

This is another spotless, Eagle Pointe ready to move into home with no work required inside or out.  Outside you will find nice landscaping and an under ground sprinkler system to keep it looking lush and healthy.  The backyard has a great looking fence that keeps the pets inside the yard without blocking out the view.  The decking sits up high overlooking rooftops offering the feeling of openness without compromising privacy.  A great space for entertaining or just relaxing.

The interior offers a large living area, bonus room, great lighting and fans, stainless steal appliances, and warm colors to make your home the relaxing oasis it is supposed to be.

Combined with the unsurpassed subdivision location and the community pool,  this Boiling Springs SC home offers something the entire family will appreciate.

More Information on 358 Sandpiper Drive Boiling Springs SC in Eagle Pointe

Spartanburg SC Real Estate Market

So, after spending the week reviewing the inventory of residential real estate in Spartanburg SC do you think we are in a buyers market or a sellers market?  Or do you think it is a balanced market with an equal amount of sellers and buyers?  This is the last post in the series exploring residential real estate inventory in Spartanburg SC.  This area is also called the absorption rate of Spartanburg SC residential real estate.

Here is the data again to refresh your memory:

Data Source: Spartanburg, SC MLS
Price Range	Current Active Listings	Sold Listings	Date Range	Solds per Month	# Months of Inventory
$0 – $100	816	1156	12	96.3	8.47
$100 – $125	343	421	12	35.1	9.78
$125 – $150	411	373	12	31.1	13.22
$150 – $200	528	423	12	35.3	14.98
$200 – $250	287	206	12	17.2	16.72
$250 – $300	219	100	12	8.3	26.28
$300 – $350	133	49	12	4.1	32.57
$350 – $400	130	35	12	2.9	44.57
$400 – $450	74	30	12	2.5	29.60
$450 – $500	71	26	12	2.2	32.77
$500 – $600	74	17	12	1.4	52.24
$600 – $750	41	8	12	0.7	61.50
$750 – $1 million	48	3	12	0.3	192.00
$1 million – up	40	2	12	0.2	240.00

After reviewing the inventory of homes in the Spartanburg and Boiling Springs areas what do you think?  Buyers market?, Sellers market?, or a Balanced market with an equal amount of sellers and buyers?

I’m betting most would say it’s a buyers market meaning there are more sellers in the Spartanburg market than there are buyers.  With more houses to choose from buyers have the chance to be more selective and sellers have to compete more aggressively to sell their homes creating a downward pressure on home prices.

But is this the right answer?  What’s my opinion you ask?  Well, at the highest level I would say it is more of a buyers market and slowly continuing to trend that way.  However there is a big but, and it’s a big one.  Just like the best home values always sell the fastest, it’s the same for the best areas as well.  A good clean, safe community with good schools and low crime will always sell faster than one that ranks lower on these same criteria.   With the economy continuing to tighten, despite what our president is trying to get us to believe, people are trying to secure monthly mortgage payments they can afford.  When we combine this trend with affordable houses in neighborhoods that meet the above description we get areas that are holding their home values extremely well.  Boiling Springs home values in the affordable price range, despite a high inventory measured in around 1 year, are doing very very well.  With so much talk of foreclosures in the news why are buyers willing to pay market prices for these homes?  The answer is simple.  Becuase they are worth it.  The home will provide a safe haven for their children, parents, spouses, pets, hobbies, etc.

On the other end of the spectrum are rental property with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath with differed maintenance  in downtown Spartanburg SC that once appraised at $70,000 and now are lucky to appraise at $30,000.  Banks have taken so many back in foreclosures that they do not want to loan money on more until they sell what they already own.  Investors then can’t get loans to buy these Spartanburg rental houses making the buyer pool smaller and limited to cash laden investors and cash laden home owners comfortable in that community.  With more time available it would be interesting to see a further breakdown of the sub-$100,000 Spartanburg residential real estate market as I suspect the under $50,000 houses are plenty but the over $50,000 houses are moving well overall.

I hope you enjoyed this look at the Spartanburg SC residential inventory.  We are much better off then many parts of the country and even here builders are still building and buyers are still buying new homes.  Sellers are still selling for every imaginable reason and home repair specialists are still repairing.  Economies will always have ups and downs and many think we are on our way to being at a bottom in the not too distant future.  While we cannot predict exactly what is next and when it will come, we can use the facts available today to make better decisions tomorrow.

You can search available Boiling Springs homes homes in all the price segments here.

God Bless and keep looking Up.

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