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March 20, 2023

March 2023 Something for Everyone in Greenville SC

A New Thrill for the Kids!

Dinosaur

Jurassic Quest is at the Greenville Convention Center March 24th - 26th! This unique experience travels nationwide and features true to life sized dinosaurs, rides, interactive entertainment and loads of activities for the kids. There are retail locations to purchase souvenirs on site. For kids under age 3 a “Triceratotssoft play area is available.

Kids Unlimited tickets, which include rides and activities with admission, are $36 and are only for kids ages 2 – 10. Otherwise, tickets are $22 for ages 2 -64 with rides and activities costing an additional $6 each. Senior tickets are $19. Buy tickets at the door or purchase them in advance at https://www.jurassicquest.com/

Plan a foodie adventure for two!

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Greenville History Tours (stay with me, don’t let the word history scare you off), puts on a Culinary Tour called, “At the Chef’s Table”, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. You will go to 4 of the restaurants named below and have 5 courses of food, each with a drink, while learning Greenville’s history and the background of the restaurants you’re visiting. You’ll also have the opportunity to have the dishes explained to you by the chefs!

This is a 2.5 to 3-hour tour. The dining possibilities include Nose Dive, Soby’s New South Cuisine, Southern Pressed Juicery, The Lazy Goat, and Papi’s Tacos. They accommodate allergies if notified in advance. Tours can be booked online for $75 per-person. The tour begins in the lobby at The Lazy Goat. Get tickets online at https://greenvillehistorytours.com/greenville-culinary-tours/chefs-table-saturday/

Spend time with friends!

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Head over to 120 Markley St., Ste: 102 in Greenville on March 25th! Hoppin’s' 3rd anniversary is being celebrated with their biggest party yet! The fun begins at noon on Saturday with a Corn Hole Tournament. From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. there will be live music on the rooftop. Later, DJ ReRock will be spinning from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.! Self-serve cocktails, gift card and merch giveaways and other surprises will be revealed. Tickets to the event are free! RSVP online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoppin-3-year-anniversary-party-tickets-568702704097

March 13, 2023

March 2023 Live Music in Downtown Greenville SC

Let the live music begin! Every year, from March through September, Downtown Greenville, SC is host to weekly live music events and admission is free! These family friendly events are on Thursdays and Fridays at NOMA Square on Main Street, local bands play 2 sets.

Live Music

Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive, presented by Clemson MBA, takes place every Thursday beginning March 16th at 5:30 p.m., closing at 8:30 p.m. The first set starts at 5:50 p.m. and the second at 7:20 p.m. Brooks Dixon Band plays this week. The Bobcat Patrol is next Thursday, March 23rd.

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays, presented by Pepsi, takes place every Friday, starting on March 17th. Listen and dance to the first set at 5:40 p.m. and the other at 7:40 p.m., wrapping up at 9:30 p.m. Main Street Fridays kicks off the new season with The Jaime Wright Band. Next week, on March 24th, the Haints & Saints are playing.

NOMA Square is located at 220 N. Main Street in Downtown Greenville, SC in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

March 6, 2023

February 2023 Market Summary

Month End Market Summary for February

Feb 2023 Greenville SC Real Estate Market Summary

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival

Greenville's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival began in 1918 with soldiers in training from Camp Sevier parading down Main Street. It has since evolved into an all-day celebration following the parade with music, food and fun!

This year on Saturday March 11th, the parade is at 10:00 a.m. starting at River Street on Main Street and ending at East North Street. The block party at NOMA Square begins at 11:00 a.m. and runs to 7:00 p.m. NOMA Square is located at 220 N. Main St. in Greenville. 

There will be live music, street vendors, food vendors, drink vendors, and entertainment for the kids. Bands scheduled to perform are John Carroll, Irish Steppers, GVL Pipes and Drums, The Synergy Twins and Drop O' Pure.

Food and drink will be available for purchase by ticket. One ticket equals $1.00 and food costs between 4 - 12 tickets. Beverages are also available for purchase. Beer and wine will be 5 tickets. Wristbands will be required to consume alcohol. If you want to jump the lines you can purchase will-call tickets in advance at gvlstpatricks.com

This year's charitable focus is St. Baldrick's Foundation. This non-profit organization raises funds for critical research in finding a cure for childhood cancers. There will be a head-shaving fundraiser booth at the festival!

Home Maintenance Hop Tip 

March is a great time to take a look around outside! Give the outside of your home a good bath, the deck and patio too! Check your deck for any nail pops, loose or splintered boards, and consider a fresh coat of paint or sealant. Make sure there aren't any new cracks that may have developed over the winter months in the patio, driveway or any walkways. 

Active Listings

720 Waspnest Rd

720 Waspnest Rd

Wellford, SC

$799,900

9.82 Acres

101 Kenton Ct

101 Kenton Ct,

Simpsonville, SC

$379,900

0.50 Acre Lot

205 Woodland Way
205 Woodland Way

Greenville, SC

$349,900

0.71 Acre

720 Waspnest Rd
211 Fairview Dr

Greenville, SC

$99,900

1.01 Acres

301 Clearview
301 Clearview Rd

Travelers Rest, SC

$149,900

1.13 Acres

00 Furr Rd
00 Furr Rd

Piedmont, SC

$80,000

1.25 Acres

Greenville SC Weather

February Weather in SCWe appear to have skipped winter this year in Greenville, SC! It truly feels like Spring has already begun, complete with tree blooms! February average highs are usually in the 60s. Last month, there were 13 days with highs above 70°, three of those days were up to 80°. Typically, March has highs in the mid to high 60s and lows in the mid to low 40s. This year, March began with a high of 77°! However, toward the end of the first full week of March, highs are anticipated to dip back down into the 50s with overnight lows in the high 30s. Historically, the average high in March is 64° and the average low is 41° for the area.

 

Feb. 27, 2023

February 2023 The Settlement in Simpsonville SC

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Crescent Homes is currently building homes for The Settlement. A mixed-use, luxury suburban community located minutes from downtown Simpsonville, SC.

Community features include a club house, pool with partially submerged sun deck, playground, firepit, park space, dog park, seating areas overlooking ponds and Low Country charm.

There are 12 different 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom floor plans to choose from for single family detached homes. The townhomes have 4 floor plans available; all are 3 bedrooms. Square footage within the community ranges from 2400 – 4000 square feet. Lots have 3 different depths, 50’, 60’, and 80’. There are 4 phases planned and phase one is currently under construction. 

As of this writing there are 27 active listings, 6 under contract and 20 already sold. So far, the lowest sold price has been $433,595 and the highest has been $576,461.

The schools for The Settlement are Simpsonville Elementary, Bryson Middle and Hillcrest High.

Check out the homes listed for sale at The Settlement here.

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Small Pond 

Future Park EntranceFuture Pool Site

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Finished home in the settlementTownhomes under construction

Feb. 20, 2023

February 2023 Top Ten Markets to Watch

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The Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin SC market is ranked at 5 on the National Association of REALTORS® top ten markets to watch. In NAR’s On The Horizon: Markets to Watch in 2023 and Beyond publication, referring to the Greenville market, they stated, “Job growth is robust in this area, but job growth in the information industry is even stronger. Housing supply can keep up with housing demand better than nationally, as a single-family permit was issued for every 4 new jobs within the past year.”  If you are interested in what your Greater Greenville neighborhood market looks like, you can run your own market report here

Factors included in identifying better than average housing markets are housing affordability, more renters who can afford to buy a median priced home, stronger job growth, industry growth, information industry share in the local GDP, migration gains, remote workers, population growth, growth of active housing inventory and housing shortages. Determining factors are better than the national average in the markets highlighted.

In at number one, and only a couple hours South of Greenville, is the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA market. It is the only market on the top ten list that meets all 10 factors. Out of 179 metro areas, other markets in the top ten, in order, are Raleigh, NC, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO, Charleston-North Charleston, SC, Huntsville, AL, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, and Knoxville, TN. Go to NARs website for the complete report. On The Horizon: Markets to Watch in 2023 and Beyond

Feb. 13, 2023

February 2023 Lewis Barbecue in Greenville

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"Discover some of the best BBQ in Greenville, SC at Lewis BBQ - A New Favorite Among Foodies. Located in the heart of one of the Southeast's top BBQ hubs, Lewis BBQ offers a mouthwatering combination of high-quality BBQ and traditional family recipes. With its bright and spacious dining area and lively open market atmosphere, this BBQ spot is quickly becoming a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. Enjoy juicy, succulent brisket, expertly sliced to order and paired with a variety of delicious sauces. Don't miss the opportunity to try this up-and-coming BBQ sensation and experience friendly, professional service. Visit Lewis BBQ today and taste why it's the new hot spot in Greenville, SC!"


Lewis Barbecue is located on Rutherford St, south of Stone Ave.

Open daily at 11:00 a.m.

Lewis BBQ in Greenville

Jan. 31, 2023

January 2023

Greater Greenville Month End Market Summary

January 2023 Single Family Homes: Active 713 | Contingency Contract 222 | Pending 461 | Sold 609

January 2023 Condos/Townhomes: Active 126 | Contingency Contract 25| Pending 80| Sold 54

GADC Shares Positive Growth for 2022

This month, the Greenville Area Development Corporation team announced 22 organizations expanded or located themselves in Greenville County in 2022.

With 2,326 new jobs and a combined new capital investment of $468 million for 2022, GACD stated Greenville’s economy is “humming”.

Half of the announcements are from existing Greenville County industry. Automotive, life sciences and office/headquarters were a few industries included and 15 of them were manufacturing verticals. 

Home Maintenance Hop Tip 

February is a great time to clear debris from gutters, downspouts and crawl space vents! Check downspouts to make sure water will flow away from the house. Lastly, don't forget to clean out and test your sump pump!

New Featured Listings

8960 Augusta Rd 8960 August Rd, Pelzer - $199,900 - 5br 2ba

101 Kenton Ct 101 Kenton Ct, Simpsonville - $379,900 - 0.50 Acre Lot

Greenville SC Weather

January had an average high of 54 degrees, average low of 32 degrees and a total of 10 rainy days producing approximately 3 inches of rain. Next month is anticipated to be average for our area, with highs in the mid to high 50s. No snow has been predicted for us yet this season!

July 6, 2022

June 2022 Greenville SC Real Estate & Area Development Update

 

June Market Statistics Greater Greenville MLS

 

Class

Bedrooms

Current Active

Avg List Price

Avg DOM

All

All

4,914

$393,200

121

RE

All

3,422

$447,471

52

LD

All

1,492

$268,726

278

 

Class

Bedrooms

Total Listed

Num Sold

Pct Sold

Avg List Price Sold

Avg Sale Price Sold

Sale Price/List Price Ratio

Avg DOM Sold

All

All

2,585

1,824

70.56%

$351,311

$352,088

100.22%

35

RE

All

2,300

1,659

72.13%

$370,017

$371,940

100.52%

20

LD

All

285

165

57.89%

$163,221

$152,475

93.42%

187

Statistics for: Class=RE, LD, Date Range06/01/2022-06/30/2022 

 

New Jobs Coming to Greenville County

Health Supply US, a Medical Supply Manufacturer, announced in June they will be opening a manufacturing facility in Greenville County. Creating over 600 new jobs and investing more than $150 million over the next 5 years. Their primary focus is the manufacturing over 4.3 billion American-made nitrile gloves annually.  Health Supply US holds the ability to triple production within their current plan.  The Greenville County facility will operate as Glove One.  Located at 1 Quality Way, next to Beechtree Business Park, the building will provide approximately 400,000 square feet of industrial manufacturing and distribution space.  This announcement comes on the shoulders of the fastest growing industry in South Carolina, life sciences. The life sciences industry employs 87,000 South Carolinians in 42 of the 46 counties in our state!

Unity Park is Officially Open

The City of Greenville held the highly anticipated Grand Opening for the new 60-acre Unity Park on May 19th, 2022. 

What’s at Unity Park?

To start, there are three pedestrian bridges. One of the bridges, named The Auro Bridge, reaches over the Reedy River in the middle of the park.

Unity Park View from Aero Bridge

Prisma Health Visitors Center is 10,000-square-foot with restrooms, a welcome center, gallery & meeting space.

Running along both sides of the Ready River, the new park contains five additional looped walking trails as an extension of The Swamp Rabbit Trail, adding 2.5 miles.

The Lila Mae Brock Plaza, whose namesake was a leader of the Southernside neighborhood that worked to address poverty, hunger, crime, and neglect; as well as opening housing for seniors and the disabled, features a 7’ bronze statue of Brock in honor of her services to the community.

The two expansive green spaces are names Michelin Green and Meadowbrook Green. The latter named for the historic Meadowbrook Park built on the site in 1938.

With a little something for everyone to choose from, the park features continue to include seven bike rack stations located throughout the park, 362 parking spaces, covered picnic tables, a first-aid station, basketball courts and an historic baseball field situated on the site of the circa 1925 Mayberry Park.

Four Playgrounds!  A 4,100-square-foot splash pad with over 40 jets is surrounded by boulders to lounge on and includes a toddler area. The pad is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. However, it is turned off for rainy days, including scattered showers.

Unity Park Playground

The second playground is 30,400-square-foot, named SYNNEX Share the Magic Playground, and includes two look out towers, slides, balance beams and rope climbing structures.

The Ann Watson Trotter Memorial Garden is 9,400 square feet, with swings, a climbing wall, and a storytelling circle.

Unity Park Rock Climbing Wall

Donovan Playground is 13,200 square feet, measuring about the size of an Olympic-size swimming pool! It holds an all-in-one play structure, a custom log bridge, swings, teeter-totters, auditory/sensory equipment, and a giant green salamander play sculpture. There are even musical elements in the toddler playground and specialized equipment for children with disabilities like overhead restraints for swings and a transfer station with grab bars.

Park developments & things to come

An interesting thing of note is the park’s construction has involved the replacement of existing soil with soil containing a higher percentage of sand to help prevent erosion. Additionally, replacement of invasive tree species is included in the efforts to restore the native environment.

A wetlands area on the park’s northern perimeter, where the original path of the Reedy River was, is to be restored and will feature low impact boardwalks so the native environment can be observed.

The wetlands boardwalk and an observation tower are part of the second phase of construction.

Towards the end of May 2022, Greenville City Council passed a vote for final approval to build an observation tower in Unity Park. The tower will be named Honor Tower in recognition of first responders such as police officers and firefighters, as well as military personnel.

Details to visit Unity Park

5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Unity Park will be open year-round.

FREE WEEKEND TROLLEY service to Unity Park is available: Pick up is available at three locations downtown - the Transit Center on McBee, Richardson and West North Street or Heritage Green. The service runs Friday from 4-11 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Greenville SC Weather

Pool WaterSummer is most definitely here! A heat wave came across most of the US in June and South Carolina was no exception. With highs mostly above 90 degrees, and even into triple digits a few times, many Greenville residents are living their best lives pool side. It has been a fairly dry start to the summer, with rain blowing through less than 10 days in June. July is predicted to bring more rain with average highs around 90 degrees.

Nov. 19, 2019

Cunningham Team Greenville Homes November Newsletter

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The cool weather we saw come in during October has turned into wet cold showers. I love the feeling like I NEED to curl up in front of a fire with a book and a hot drink OR catch a show at one of the many theatres here in Greenville. Both of these gave me the idea to help you find either a show or a hot drink. There are so many cool options for both now in Greenville. Enjoy the cool weather!
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Places to Catch a Show in downtown Greenville, SC:  

(see map below for locations)
  • Peace Center Hall - The larger theatre in the Peace Center complex. 300 S. Main St. 864.467.3000
  • Gunter Theatre - the smaller theatre for films, recitals and children's theatre. 300 S. Main St. 864.467.3000
    • The Gunter Theatre hosted the Reedy River Film Festival Nov. 2nd & 3rd, and our son, Galen Cunningham, showed his film, The Body, as one of three student films from the Fine Arts Center to be shown at the festival. We were very proud. 
  • Center Stage - 275 seats, an intimate space. 501 River Street. 864-233-6733
  • Warehouse Theatre - a smaller intimate experience with an emphasis on thought provoking theatre experience. The stage is an indoor amphitheatre. 501 River Street. 864-235-6948
  • Greenville Theatre - Also known as the Greenville Little Theatre. The oldest and biggest professional/local stage. 571 seats. 444 College Street. 864-233-6238
  • Cafe and Then Some - Comedy Dinner Theatre. 101 College Street. 864-232-CATS.
  • South Carolina Children's Theatre - Performance, education and outreach for children in and through the theatre. Location is changing as they are building a new awesome building on Augusta Street. They are showing at the Gunter Theatre currently. 864-467-3000 or 1-800-888-7768. 
  • Furman University Theatre Arts Department - Furman University Theatre. 864-294-2125. 
  • Summer Shakespeare - A summer troup that performs in intimate settings, mostly on the Bob Jones University Campus in the Performance Hall. 864-525-6940. 
  • Logos Theatre - 300 seats. Uplifting messages. Education plus shows. 80 School Street, Taylors. 864-268-9342.
  • North Greenville University Theatre - 7801 N. Tigersville Road, Tigersville, SC 29688. 864-977-7085.
  • Chautauqua - An interactive performance on history. Passing on oral tradition. Various locations. 11 Rock Side Court, Greenville, SC. 864-244-1499.
  • Greer Children's Theatre - Through the Greer Arts Council. 301 East Poinsett Street, Greer. 864-848-5383. 
  • Maulding Youth Theatre - An up and coming theatre with a new building in the works. 101 E Butler Rd, Mauldin, SC. 864- 355-4862.

Where's The Coffee? 

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I was going to list all the cool coffee shops in Greenville I could find, but instead I found this really nice map all set up with little coffee icons!

Click on the map and select to see a larger image and it will show you a listing of all the coffee shops in the area. It lists the name, rating, address, a large map and more. If you move the map it will show you more shops in the area you select. 

Greenville has become a truly urban area with lots of neat places to meet and visit with others and drink a fine brew.  Enjoy!

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A rendering of the walkable downtown area Mauldin in planning. The city is envisioning it bordering Jenkins Street to the north, South Main Street to the west, Murray Drive to the east and West Butler Road to the south. (Photo and info City of Mauldin)

Mauldin, SC Development of a City Center

Recently at a Mauldin City Council meeting they tentatively selected a firm for the Mauldin downtown development project, City Center! Contour Development is expected to become the City’s developer for the City Center project, pending a second reading of an ordinance authorizing the agreement and the sale of City-owned property to the firm. The project is expected to break ground in 2020. “This is an important first step in achieving the City’s goal of creating a downtown that is anticipated to deliver a mix of development that serves the commercial, office, hospitality, cultural and residential needs of our growing community,” said Mayor Dennis Raines. “The City Center concept has been a vision for the City’s leadership that we have been diligently working to bring to fruition.” 

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This development will not only give Mauldin a defining "center", but will continue the much anticipated "Swamp Rabbit Trail" to parts south which include Simpsonville and Fountain Inn. This is great news especially as those towns have already invested in their leg of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. As each town in Greenville County steps up and improves their cities and towns it continues to make Greenville, SC 

Where exactly does Mauldin, SC cover. See the boundaries on the above map!

 

HIGH SPEED RAIL LINE

Three high speed rail options between Atlanta + Charlotte (which could potentially cut travel time between the two cities in half) have been proposed. Each of the three proposed lines would run through Greenville, S.C., and the GDOT says environmental impact + public input are the main keys in mind when deciding which option to move forward with. There was an open house on Oct. 23 at County Square (301 University Ridge, Set. 400) which was attended by over 100 people. See the original posting on facebook and all the comments!  Facebook post Gvl Today High Speed  Train

 

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 Cunningham Team Real Estate LISTING

22 Deer Track Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680

List Price $499,000     |   4 BR  3.5 BA   |   MLS# 1405910

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OCTOBER Real Estate Market

Mortgage rates are approximately 1% lower then this time last year. Fannie Mae is predicting continued low rates on into 2020 and we could have even lower rates. Good news for home buyers.

New listings were up causing inventory to rise as pending sales decreased about 54%. 

Prices are continuing to rise with Median sales prices up 5.6 % to $218,000. Days on Market increased slightly to 50 days. Supply of inventory was up 22.9% to 4.3 months, which indicates increased supply relative to demand. As this is a slower time of year for home sales a lower number of closings is to be expected. The historically low mortgage rates are continuing to encourage buyer demand and increase prices. Excellent affordability gives buyers the ability to offer moer to secure their dream homes. 

Throughout the country continual low levels of inventory constrain sales activity from where it would be in a balanced economy. 

~ GGAR Market Newsletter

OCTOBER Sales

How many homes sold by month compared to last year? 

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Real Estate Sales  - New Listings were up 1.7% while Pending Sales decreased 54.2%. Inventory grew to 22.9% or 4,883 units. Prices moved higher with median sales price moving up 5.6% to $218,000. Days on Market (DOM) increased 6.4% - so it is taking 4.3 months to sell your house, showing that supply is increasing relative to demand. 

 


Greater Greenville Market Data Overview

(Condo & Single Family Home Sales)

OCTOBER

2019

2018

Homes Sold

1227

1097

 Active Homes

4,883

4,036

Average Sales Price

   $257,667   

$240,895

Median Sales Price

$218,000

   $206,500   

 Average Days On Market (DOM) 

49

45

Sources: GGAR MLS

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Sources: GGAR MLS

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* Greenville's Mice on Main has been delighting visitors-children and adults alike-since 2000. But did you know that the whole idea for the whimsical and wildly popular public art installation/scavenger hunt, in which tiny bronze mice hide up and down Main Street, came from a teenage boy? Jim Ryan was a senior in high school when he developed the idea and raised money to make it a reality.

* Poinsett Hotel was built to provide rooms for visitors to Greenville’s annual Southern Textile Exposition.

* Greenville was called Pleasantburg until the name was changed in 1831.

* The Children's Museum of the Upstate is the only children's museum in the US that is a Smithsonian affiliate, an incredible honor.

 

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

UCB ICE on Main

An open air ice rink right in downtown Greenville. Tons of fun, hot chocolate and plenty of people watching. 

Currently open until MLK day in January. Hours vary.

Location: Village Green in front of the downtown Marriott. 

Webpage  UCB-Ice-on-Main

 

Turkey Day 8K

8K run, 5K Family Fun Run and walk, and 1/4 mile tot trot. 8AM on Thursday November 28th.

Location: 945 S Main St, Greenville, SC

Webpage  Turkey Day 8K Greenville

 

Window Decorating Contest

From December 1 - 15th Stroll down Main Street and pick your favorite window decoration. Vote at City of Greenville SC Facebook Page. Enjoy your stroll with some hot chocolate and carolers which will be showing up during the holiday season. 

 

Night of Lights

Tree and plaza lighting on Main Street from McBee Ave to Broad Street. Christmas tree and trees along the road. 

Friday, December 6th 5:00pm - 8:00pm   October 19th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

 

Greenville Poinsettia Christmas Parade

Over 75 years old, this parade has signaled the start of Greenville's Christmas season.

Time: Saturday 6:00pm - 7:30pm December 7th 

Location: Main Street Greenville from Augusta St to North Street

 

SATURDAY Market Holiday Edition

Crafts, holiday baskets, artisan goods and more just for the holidays. 

Time: Saturday December 14th. 

Location: Downtown Greenville, Main Street. 8:00am - 12:00pm

 

Santa Run

Holiday themed 5K Run/Walk and 2M Dog Trot.

Time: Saturday December 21st at 9:00am - 10:30am. 

Cunningham Team Home LISTING

14 Harbor Oaks Drive, Greenville, SC 29609

Listing Price: $475,000   |   6 BR x 3.5 BA   | 4,600 S.F.   |   MLS#: 1405414

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Oct. 18, 2019

Cunningham Team Greenville Homes October Newsletter

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Corn Mazes, News on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, New developments and Upcoming events all below.  
This October has seen the hottest weather EVER recorded. great...Do you sense my lack of enthusiasm? Well for those who have access to a pool it has been great, but if you like the cool Fall days and nights it's a bit of a disappointment. Mid-October has seen it finally start to cool off and the fun Fall and Halloween activities can begin! 
Corn Mazes, Night time flashlight mazes and more. Corn mazes within driving distances have really stepped up their game. Some of the additional activities at local corn mazes include: ice cream, pumpkin patches, nights in the mazes, hayrides, playgrounds, cornhole,  musical events, light shows, bonfires and MORE. 
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Listing of local Corn Mazes:  
  • Denver Downs Farms - DenverDownsfarm.com - Fall Festival, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch and more 1515 Denver Road, Anderson, SC 29625. 864-305-1268.
  • Strawberry Hill - www.Strawberryhillusa.com - Corn maze, hayrides, pumkins, cafe and ice cream. 3097 Hwy 11 W, Chesnee, SC 29323. 864-461-4000.
  • Stewart Farms - www.Stewartfarms.net - Big Boo and nighttime wagon rides, Maze, Farm Market, pumpkin patch. 6600 Hyw 92, Enoree, SC.  864-969-7270
  • Greyrock Farm - Dairy tour, corn maze, pumpkins, night tours. 5750 Anderson Mill Road, Moore, SC. 864-576-2784.
  • Little Cane Creek Farm - www.littlecanecreekfarm.com - Corn maze, hayrides, play area, pumpkin patch and more. 2480 North Highway 11, West Union, SC.  864-710-8779
  • Fishers Orchard - www.fishersorchard.com - Maze, wagon ride, Fall festival, local produce, tours and more.  650 Fishers Road, Greer, SC 29651.  864-895-2892.
What's happening on the Swamp Rabbit Trail? 
  • Many generous land owners have made the Greenline expansion possible with their donations of 1.3 miles of corridor.
  • The original line is getting repaved from TR to downtown Greenville. 
  • First diagonal crossing with GREEN paint in the Upstate! YAY Upstate. It will function like a light. This area has lots to offer, from restaurants to museums to play parks at the airport, so get out and enjoy! 
  • The transformative effect of the swamp rabbit trail is being formalized with a study to create a vision and strategy moving forward to link the trail with the surrounding properties and businesses. 
  • 5 Bridges are planned for the Green Line Expansion. 2 bridges will be renovated and 3 will be new. Bids are being solicited to make bridges which are iconic (like the Liberty Bridge- SEE BELOW), but within budget. Something similar to the picture below.
  • After the contractor has been chosen, the install and opening dates will be set for the new trail section, hopefully sometime this spring or summer.
 ~ Info from Swamp Rabbit newsletter - e-mail thouck@greenvillecounty.org to get the on newsletter list 
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Rendering of what bridges on the Swamp Rabbit Trail might look like - from the Swamp Rabbit Newsletter.

Camping in the Upstate and South Carolina. Fall weather makes being outdoors much more enjoyable. People get out and camp. In South Carolina with 47 state parks and over 3000 campsites, & cabins it's easy to go adventuring. The Blue Ridge Parkway, just outside of Asheville, is a major destination in the Fall. Other parks in the Upstate include: 

  • Mountain Bridge Wilderness - 13,000 acres of forest.
  • Table Rock State Park - 3,083 acres with 2 lakes.
  • Devil's Fork State Park - 20 lakeside villas.
  • Paris Mountain State Park - 10 minutes from downtown Greenville, 3 lakes and multiple trails.
  • Keowee-Toxaway State Park - 5.5 miles of hiking trails. 
Info from Greenville Journal and SouthCarolinaParks.com

 

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Tribune.com photo

The Village of WEST GREENVILLE

Where is this "The Village of West Greenville" and what is so cool about it?

If you Google "The Village of West Greenville" in the images you can find references to articles back in 2017 talking about how THE VILLAGE was going to be the next best thing in Greenville. It's upward movement was clear back then, but is only now starting to see whole new sections being developed.  The Poe West development is the primary new build growth. Check out this map of the area with the new cool businesses marked that are popping up. 

 

Poe West is new development in The Village of West Greenville. Poe West is located at 556 Perry Ave just north of the main intersection of Pendelton and Traction. 

The Junkyard Fitness opening in Poe West.  The Junkyard is a group fitness training center. It is the latest tenant to join the Village of West Greenville. This is their second location. The Village always wanted a fitness element in place and Junkyard fit the bill perfectly. Their group workout is a new patented workout technology and brings a positive environment to it's workouts and the development. The Poe West development is anchored by Greenville Tech Center for Culinary and Hospitality Innovation(CHI).

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 Cunningham Team Real Estate LISTING

LAND 23 Acres - 00K Kist Road, Greer, SC

List Price $684,000     |    23 Acres   |   MLS# 1401156

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SEPTEMBER Real Estate Market

The expected Fall slowdown took place with students going back to school, but buyer and seller activity remained strong. Low mortgage rates and a strong economy have encouraged home sales other then the seasonal tempered pace. 

In Washington DC there are discussions about a broad overhaul of the housing fiance system, to include privatization (again) of Fannie Mae and Freddi Mac. Many of these conversations and changes will take place over months and years and their impact is not clear at this time. While the future is not clear this Halloween season is and it's frighteningly fearless! 

September Sales

How many homes sold by month compared to last year? 

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Real Estate Sales  - New Listings were up 9.6% while Pending Sales decreased 49%. Inventory grew to 23.8% or 5,001 units. Prices moved higher with median sales price moving up 4.6% to $217,250. Days on Market (DOM) increased 8.9% - so it is taking 4.5 months to sell your house, showing that supply is increasing relative to demand. 

Greater Greenville Market Data Overview

(Condo & Single Family Home Sales)

SEPTEMBER

2019

2018

Homes Sold

1286

1056

 Active Homes

5,001

4,040

Average Sales Price

   $251,795   

$232,137

Median Sales Price

$217,250

   $207,745   

 Average Days On Market (DOM) 

49

45


Sources: GGAR MLS

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Sources: GGAR MLS

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BIOPHILIA
What is Biophilia? Wikipedia says...The biophilia hypothesis also called BET suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. Edward O. Wilson introduced and popularized the hypothesis in his book, Biophilia (1984). He defines biophilia as "the urge to affiliate with other forms of life".
For 2019 home design trends, there is greater interest in biophilia. Natural, organic materials–such as wood floors, stone, and daylight and plant life–remind us of the exterior and brings the outside and nature, in. We are machine- and technology-driven society, but nostalgic about past processes and handiwork, so opportunities for custom millwork and crafted materials are very important.”
—Angie Lee of FXCollaborative

Travelers Rest recently reviewed a master plan for growth and development. The plan envisioned taking the Swamp Rabbit Trail and widening it for more pedestrian traffic, lighting it and connecting it more cohesively to surrounding businesses and neighborhoods. Similar to what downtown Greenville has done at Falls Park, making the Swamp Rabbit a gathering place for people to eat, visit, bring the kids and enjoy leisure time TR wants to do the same thing in their neck of the woods. Local businesses have starting this trend connecting to the trail whenever possible. Making it formal and uniform would greatly enhance the attractiveness of TR as a  whole. More people could visit for longer with nighttime lighting and activities. No one business can afford to build the infrastructure these type of changes need, but the investment by TR's tax payers will greatly improve property values in the local area. TR is just beginning to see some of the growth that has rocketed through downtown Greenville in recent years.

TR recently upgraded their website as part of their overall growth and development plan. Visit https://travelersrestsc.com/ and see the improvements. 

Further improvements in TR come from the fact that they recently approved tax increases to pay for higher police and firefighter salaries. These increases in pay will retain valuable employees and cut down on turnover as well as attracting bright new talent. Travelers Rest along with Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville and Fountain Inn have strong leadership with the foresight to bring in the swamp rabbit trail, amphitheatres, Improved downtown areas and more for their cities.   

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

Boo in the Zoo

Family fun includes 20 trick or treat stations, character photo opportunities, extinct species graveyard exhibit, Dragon Ally and Alice’s Fun House.

Friday, October 18th & 25th 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Saturday, October 19th & 26th 3 - 7:00 pm, Sunday, October 20th & 27th 3 - 7:00 pm

The Greenville Zoo, 150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601

The Artisan Makers Market

40 makers, food and beverages for purchase and music.

Saturday, October 19th 8:30 am & 12:00 pm

Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651

Greer’s Food Truck Rollout

Food, Drink, Music, and Tailgating Games

Friday, October 19th 5:00 pm & 8:00 pm

Greer City Park, 301 E. Poinsett St, Greer, SC 29651

Halloween at Heritage Park

Free! Inflatables, games, activities and an evening trick-or-treat trail

Saturday, October 26th 12:30 & 7:30 pm

Heritage Park, 861 SE Main St., Simpsonville, SC

Enchanted Forest

Kids 10 and under get a fairytale halloween experience with bounce houses, carnival games and train ride! Costume contest every night at 7 pm. 

Thursday October 24th - October 26th 

Pavilion Rec Complex

Fountain Inn FAll Festival on Main

Many fun crafts, events and treats.

Saturday October 26th

Fountain Inn Main Street

Greenville's Hot Air Balloon Festival & Victory Cup Polo Match!

Vendors, musicians, artists cooking demonstrations, food and drink and hot air balloons.

Saturday November 1 - November 2

Historic Hopkins Farm - Simpsonville

First Fridays

Needs little introduction. 25 art galleries and venues offer local and regional talent a showcase for their art. 

Friday November 1st  www.greenvillearts.com/first-fridays/

 

Cunningham Team Home LISTING

104 Cantel Court, Easley, SC 29642

Listing Price: $289,900   |   5 BR x 3 BA   |  3,000 - 3,200 S.F.

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Cunningham Team Client Testimonial

 

"He went far beyond what other agents have done to help smooth over difficulties and assist in any way he could, compared to other house sales in which I was a party. I am so impressed!"

Thank you, Lee, and all your team!
 ~ Christina H

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