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Dear , It's time for
The Euphoria Food, Wine, & Music festival and
Fall for Grenville. Edwin McCain kicked of Euphoria this week with a concert on Tuesday at the Peace Center TD Stage. Mayor Knox White proclaimed it "
Edwin McCain Day" in honor of Edwin's contributions to the city. If you don't know Edwin's music and story I've written a little about him below with links to some of his music.
If you're thinking about selling and moving up or right-sizing, call me to learn more about The Buyer's Broker comprehensive approach to buying and selling. I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter and I hope you will forward it to your friends, family, and colleagues who may be thinking about buying or selling a home. All my best, Keith (864-420-0262)
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There were 1334 closed transactions during August which is a 6.3% increase from August of last year and year to date we are up 7.6%. The numbers continue to be impressive as our market grows, bucking the national trend which has leveled off. The national numbers have been flat all year and the rationale given by the analysts is the shortage of inventory, but I think there is more to it than just the shortage of inventory. When you combine rising interest rates with rising prices and add the shortage of inventory it makes sense. If you're thinking about right sizing or moving up, call me, I can help you with both transactions!
We at
The Buyer's Broker believe the more you know, the more you will want The Buyer's Broker of Greenville to represent you in your next real estate transaction.
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 The one-two punch of strong job and consumer credit growth drove mortgage rates up to their highest mark since August 2. Rates are currently 0.82 percent higher than a year ago, which is the biggest year-over-year increase since May 2014. Looking ahead, annualized comparisons for mortgage applications may look weaker than they appear, but that's primarily because of the large spread between mortgage rates now and last September, which was when they reached their low for the year.
Overall, this spectacular stretch of solid job gains and low unemployment should help keep home buyer interest elevated. However, mortgage rates will likely also move up, as the Federal Reserve considers short-term rate hikes this month and at future meetings.
View the Survey
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30-Yr FRM
4.6%
0.5 Fees/Points
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 Edwin graduated from Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville and attended both the College of Charleston and Coastal Carolina University. He recorded his first major-label album, Honor Among Thieves under Lava Records which was released in 1995. His second album, Misguided Roses, spawned "I'll Be", a major hit single in 1998. This song also is featured on the charitable album, Live in the X Lounge, along with a live version of "Solitude". It was also featured in the 2000 drama television show, Higher Ground, as well as the 2004 teen flick, A Cinderella Story.
The Euphoria Celebration was founded in 2006 by Edwin and Table 301 founder Carl Sobocinski. Euphoria is a four-day event that includes exclusive tasting events, intimate musical experiences, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, as well as multi-course dinners and live music concerts. Dedicated to Excellence, euphoria features domestic and international wines, award-winning chefs, sommeliers and renowned singers and songwriters. "Listen to Edwin perform "I'll Be"
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 Searching for homes online can be frustrating and time consuming. You can learn more about the Upstate real estate market in a phone conversation with me than you can learn surfing the internet for days, weeks, and months. If you would like to know exactly what the local market has to offer and the who, what, where, when, and why about purchasing a home in Greenville, call me today!
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| House Plans Radio Show
Listen to me on the radio every Saturday morning on House Plans. "House Plans" airs live on WORD, 106.3 FM locally from 8:00AM until 9:00 AM. JD Nelson, Chris Roberts, (Countybank Mortgage) and I discuss local, state, and national real estate issues along with a variety of mortgage topics. The debate is lively and callers engage the hosts with local real estate questions. You'll learn all about the current real estate and mortgage market.
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