Homeowners sent the following note with respect to the service Jennifer Hensley provided for their rental townhome.
“Jennifer, we know the referral fee is what it is but considering our baby and overall situation and all your hard work, we wanted to do more. We are so appreciative of all you did. Thank you! Sincerely, Jon and Tania M., Greer, SC”
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Current Homes for Sale (2/10/11)
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6460
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Homes for Sale 1 Year Ago (2/10/10)
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6667
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# of Homes Sold January 2011
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339
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# of Homes Sold January 2010
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365
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Avg Sold Price January 2011
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$173,838
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Avg Sold Price January 2010
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$172,662
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Most Expensive Home Sold in Gville Area (1/11)
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$1,030,000 112 Reedy Drive, Piedmont, SC
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Least Expensive Home Sold in Gville Area (1/11)
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$9,900 21 Boyce Street, Greenville, SC
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(Statistics are based on information from the Greenville area MLS.)
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Current Homes for Sale (2/10/11)
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3315
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Homes for Sale 1 Year Ago (2/10/10)
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Not tracked
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# of Homes Sold January 2011
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136
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# of Homes Sold January 2010
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157
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Avg Sold Price January 2011
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$118,330
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Avg Sold Price January 2010
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$129,912
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Most Expensive Home Sold in Sptbg Area (1/11)
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$857,000 210 Sloan Road, Lyman, SC
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Least Expensive Home Sold in Sptbg Area (1/11)
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$5,000 511 Fairfield Street, Chesnee, SC
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(Statistics are based on information from the Spartanburg Area MLS)
OPEN SUNDAY 2/20 2-4 pm
309 Glenfield Court (Rich Glen Subdivision) $189,900
Contact Bill Bastedo (864) 360-2057 billbastedo@msn.com
Barb Turner proudly joins South Carolina Home Corporation as a professional REALTOR®. She prides herself as an “out-of-the-box thinker” who carefully listens to understand the needs of her clients and swiftly gets them to where they want to be. Her buyer and seller clients are almost instantly aware of the fact that she goes above and beyond every step of the way, from initial meeting to the closing table. South Carolina Home Corporation fits her style perfectly as it is cutting edge, entrepreneurial and an all-around fun environment. Its business model is unlike anything else out there and she is excited to be able to offer this type of flexibility to her clients. She is native to the Northeast but has called Greenville her home for the past 7 years. She loves the diversity, culture and beauty of Greenville and all the wonderful amenities she has found to be at her fingertips here. She manages her family and business in Greenville and shares her passion and enthusiasm with everyone she meets.
“Interview” with Barb: When I knew that I wanted to help people live the life they’ve always dreamed of, I realized that every experience leading up to my becoming a REALTOR® had prepared me for this special calling. All of the skills that I have gleaned from my past (my experience in project management involving a wide variety of construction projects with residential as well as commercial clients, my career in the fast paced world of pharmaceuticals where getting the job done with integrity, pride and always with a smile was an outstanding accomplishment and my experience as a working mom ) have come together to aid me in my new career. As a REALTOR®, I can draw on my experiences of the past to better enable me to see the potential in the here and now, to be able to turn problems into projects quickly in order to grab the opportunities which, in real estate, can slip through your fingers at a moment’s notice. But most importantly, having worked through the many opportunities that have presented themselves to me in my life, I can understand the needs of my clients and give them the personalized service that best fits their lifestyles and needs. After all, it’s the people who make real estate real and make a house a home.
OPEN SUNDAY 2/13 2-4 pm
10 Equestrian Court (Saddlers Ridge Subdivision) $148,000
Contact Bill Bastedo (864) 360-2057 billbastedo@msn.com
OPEN SUNDAY 2/6 2-4 pm
625 Ashley Commons Court (Ashley Commons Subdivision) $184,500
Contact Bill Bastedo (864) 360-2957 billbastedo@msn.com
Financial stresses for many people during this time in our country’s history have never been greater. There is some misunderstanding regarding assistance that is available to borrowers who are not able to make their mortgage payments. I came across the following news release from the SC HELP Program that provides clarity on some help that is available for borrowers who are behind. SC HELP is a program of SC Housing Corp. a division of the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority.
[press release - January 19, 2011]
SC HELP Foreclosure Prevention Program Now Available Statewide. Almost $300 million in funds available to keep homeowners in their homes.
Following a successful pilot program and Treasury’s approval of South Carolina’s readiness assessment, SC Housing Corp. will take its foreclosure prevention program statewide. Starting January 20, 2011, the South Carolina Homeownership and Employment Lending Program (SC HELP) will use almost $300 million in federal funds to help responsible but struggling homeowners in the state.
Key components for SC HELP include:
Homeowners applying for Monthly Payment Assistance or Direct Loan Assistance must meet certain threshold requirments in order to apply for help:
Assistance from SC HELP will be provided in the form of a norecourse zero-interest, non-amortizing, forgivable loan secured by a subordinate lien on the subject property. The loan will be forgiven over a five-year period at a rate of 20% per year. If the property is sold or refinanced prior to the loan termination date, funds will be recovered should sufficient equity be available from the transaction. Property Disposition Assistance will provide a one-time, lump sum grant to the recipient.
Additional criteria and documentation requirements must be met for final eligibility determination. Homeowners wishing to make an application should apply online at www.SCMortgageHelp.com. Homeowners may call toll-free to 855-HELP-4-SC (855-435-7472) to begin the process.
SC HELP is intended to assist responsible borrowers – those borrowers who are facing possible foreclosure due to circumstances beyond their control. SC HELP is not intended to serve borrowers who are facing foreclosure due to poor credit and/or debt management, stripping the equity from their home for non-essential purposes, or overall mismanagement of the personal budget.
