Jewel Swinton's Blog

  You've decided that you want to own your home.  Great, what's the first step?  You could get prequalified as a preliminary step.  You would go online or call up a lender who bases the loan amount you qualify for on what you say you make, what you pay out and what you own.  It's quick, easy, and...

I don't know about you, but the Summer officially starts for me on the 4th of July.   Here is a list of events in Greenville and the surrounding areas to help you kick your Summer into high gear. The Lexington County Peach Festival will be celebrated in Gilbert Community Park on Thursday, July 4...

Maybe you've received the ominous letters in the mail (you are stock piling them on the kitchen counter) or you're dodging phone calls because you are behind in your mortgage.   Maybe it's because of a job loss or excess spending coupled with poor planning. The worst thing you do is absolutely no...

Let's face it--times are tight.  If you are like me, you have a budget.  We know that to keep that budget within the bounds, nothing ever beats FREE! The city of Easley is kicking off the celebration early starting on July 2.  The festivities continue through July 4.  You know the night won't end...

If you are a first time home buyer, you might qualify for funds available from the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority.   Minimum credit score of 620 required for conventional and FHA loans.   Down payment assistance available in the form of a second mortgage that could...

Now that I have your attention, let me explain.  I got up this gorgeous morning to preview a beautiful condo located near downtown Greenville.  I did everything right.  I called ahead to get the parking code and the door code.  I even arrived 15 minutes early, just in case there was a glitch.  I'...