Greenville County Schools start back to school August 19th.  Here are the dates for time off for Greenville County Schools! Now is the time to start preparing your child for the first day of school, time fly so pay attention to dates and times, these will help when you need to plan for time off and vacation time! Greenville County Schools Student CALENDAR School Start/End Dates First Day.............................August 19 Last Day (half day)...................June 4 4K First Day/Staggered.....Aug. 27-28 4K Last Day.............................May 22 Student Holidays Labor Day.......................September 1 Teacher Workday...............October 17 Teacher Workday...............October 20 Election Day....................November 4 Thanksgiving Break..........Nov. 26--28 Winter Brea... 07/27/2008

Greenville SC is one of the fastest growing  cities in the upstate of SC. Residents of the upstate are friendly and caring and want to be a good neighbor.  It is really nice to be out shopping and still here thank you and yes sir , it feels good to walk down the street and be meet with a smile and respect! .  Greenville  is growing but in a smart way.  Check out Main Street,  It is one of the pretties cities I have seen.  Everything is fresh and green and open.  The city has put a lot of time and effort in making Greenvile a great place to live.  The new West End offers the Reedy River park and ball field.  There are tons of great places to eat and shop.  You can get lost for hours in the shops on main street.  The economy is growing and new business continues to grow.  The housing slum... 07/27/2008

Real estate investors seeking property in Greenville, SC are encouraged to give us a call! Whether you are seeking a quality Realtor to work with, an investment partner, foreclosures, multi-family units or if you'd just like to chat and learn more about this region, Van West Enterprises, LLC will be happy to help you! Whether you are looking to flip a property or buy and hold, we'd love to speak with you about your objectives. Speak with Van West Enterprises, LLC for all of your real estate investment property needs in Greenville, SC! Call or email us today! 07/26/2008

Relocating to a new city can often be incredibly stressful for you and your family. It certainly was stressful for me and my family when we moved from Irvine, CA to Greenville, SC. If you are in the process of relocating to Greenville, SC, I can help reduce the stress involved in your move to our beautiful part of the country. I make it my #1 goal to listen to my client's needs. I work diligently to help you find the perfect house for you and your family, while paying attention to related variables such as price points, neighborhoods, subdivision amenities, property taxes, rates of appreciation, deed restrictions, location and proximity to shopping, schools and freeways. I'm a strong advocate for and negotiator for my clients. Your family can rely on me to serve your needs and represent... 07/25/2008

Investors wanted! If you are a residential real estate investor, Greenville, SC is a hot market that you should be investing in! As a skilled Realtor in the area, I have the professionalism, business acumen, knowledge, expertise, listening skills and negotiation skills necessary to help you achieve your investment goals and realize your profit strategy. Contact me today if you are interested in learning more about real estate investment property opportunities in Greenville, SC.     Kirk Westervelt Keller Williams Realty (864) 451-2402 kirk@kwrealtyagent.com www.upstatehomesearch.com   07/25/2008

I recently posted a Blog on Campbell's Covered Bridge and mentioned that there was a lot of history in Greer, SC including some very old mills that are in danger of being reclamed by nature. I've included some amazing photos below of a grist mill that is about two miles from the covered bridge.   Greenville South Carolina Greenville SC Real Estate 07/21/2008

Single family/ Condo / Townhouse on the market in May'08 Based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Greenville, South Carolina, Inc. for the period January 2007 to June 10th, 2008Source: MLS / GreenvilleWhile representative of the market activity, these figures may not include all sales brokered by Member firms, and should not be viewed as all inclusive of sales transacted within the reference time periods © Flavia Westerwelle TransDomo, LLC - Real Estate, Start-Up and Business development Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA TransDomo,LLC / ShellTree Realty Flavia & Klaus Westerwelle Phone: 864.908.0690 Email: info@transdomo.com http://www.transdomo.com   07/14/2008

  The 3,400-square-foot Cliffs Cottage at Furman University, a Southern Living Showcase home, opened in June for public tours to educate about living stylish but also eco-friendly. It was built as a model of environmentally responsible design, sustainable building techniques and materials, and energy-saving systems. From solar-panel systems to engineered wood, Bamboo flooring, stocked with energy-efficient appliances and even capable of generating power rather than draining it, to the insulated windows, this residential home has all the latest technological innovations in sustainable living. The commitment to sustainability has also been applied to the landscaping, the gardens, the rainwater collection systems, driveway and walkways surrounding the home. Partners for the Cliffs Cottage... 07/10/2008

The Upstate Shakespeare Festival is presenting a contemporary incarnation of Moliere's The Miser. And IT"S FREE!! The main character is a stingy French scrooge name Monsieur Harpagon, and will be played by a woman acting as a man. Should be pretty fun to watch. Anyway this French man is trying to marry off his children for money instead of love. They play is about the conspiring and conniving to get this done. When? July 10-13, 17-20, 24-27 July 31 - Aug 3. Time? 7pm Where? Falls Park Downtown Greenville's West End (601 S. Main Street) Need more info? www.upstateshakespearefestival.org I hope you check this one out! But go early and bring those blankets and lawn chairs. Seating is first come first serve and ground only. 07/08/2008

Greenville is setting forth to go green. No really go green. We are getting green bike lanes in Greenville to improve biker safety. It won't be until the infrastructure is complete though. So we are waiting on wider bike lanes, more visible signage and bike rakes, then you will see the green lines hit the pavement. We will be joining so major US cities that already have these with improved cyclist safety. Those cities include major metropolitan areas such as: Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington and New York City. So dust off those bikes and get ready to hope on 2 wheels in the Greenville! Happy peddling! 07/07/2008

I am taking my 14 year old nephew to his first concert today. My husband and I are looking forward to the concert more then he is I think. We are getting to see Montley Crue, Sixx AM, Trapt, Popa Roach and Buckcherry. It is going to be a 5 plus hours concert. This is his birthday present. I really feel bad that he didn't get to collect it in March, but I think it will be worth the wait for him! I remember my first concert and the excitement to get to see a live band. It was Hand Williams Jr., Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt and some female artist. (I don't think she made it because I have tried for 15 years to remember who she was and can't. I also don't remember anything she sang) There will be a follow-up post to this one just to tell you how much fun we had. So what was your first conc... 07/05/2008

This is a great honor to be number 4 on the list of America's Top 100 Places to Live. The list is compiled by  statistics and feedback of the people who live, work & play in these communities. So first a city has to be nominated. Then the website looks are info regarding education, employment, economy, crime, parks, recreation and housing are reviewed, rated & judged by the editorial team. There is extra effort put into the top 10 because they are considered to be the top 10 places in the US to live. Little old Greenville made the list coming in at number 4! Check out the list to see if your city made the list! BTW Congrads to Charlotte, NC it was #1, San Antonio, TX was #2 and Chattanooga, TN was #3.                07/01/2008

Tonight is the end. It's the final act.  The final curtain.  The applause will die down, and it will all be over. Literally! Yes, tonight is my final performance for Fiddler on the Roof at the Greenville Little Theatre, and I have mixed emotions.  On one hand, it's going to be great getting my evenings and weekends back.  On the other, I have had a BLAST!  This has been the BEST show I've ever been lucky enough to be a part of, and I know that I won't forget it easily. The friendships I have created and the moments that have occurred are awesome, and it will be a while before I find something that I enjoy as much as this.  I hope to keep in touch with all of my new friends, and perhaps even do another show with some of them if I can go for a fifth play. The curtain lowers, but perhaps i... 06/28/2008

 Located in Greenville SC and only minutes from Furman University and down town Greenville has a lot to offer  someone locking for a nice neighborhood but away from the heavy traffic.  This neighborhood has it all, with a amenity package that will attract anyone.  This neighborhood has a Jr Olympic pool, with playground and tennis court.  There are walking areas as well as basket ball courts and volley ball area.  Homes range in the 180 to 300 range and the HOA fees are only 398.00 a year.  You are only minutes to downtown but away from the congested area.  It is close to shopping and schools and what a few of the mountains.  This neighborhood is a real Hidden Treasure.  With new home and assisting homes you will be delighted with what this much desired neighborhood has to offer.  I liv... 06/27/2008

INVITING GARDENS,LIKE ATTRACTIVE HOME INTERIORS,OFTEN USE ACCESSORIES TO DIRECT THE EYE TO THEIR MOST BEAUTIFUL FEATURES.ADD ANTIQUES,CONTAINER PLANTS AND BE PRACTICAL.CONSIDER YOUR THEME AND START PLANNING. KEEP THE YARD INTERESTING WITH STATUES,A SUNDIAL AND MANY MANY COLORS. "THERE IS MORE PLEASURE IN MAKING A GARDEN THAN IN CONTEMPLATING A PARADISE." THIS WILL CERTAINLY BRING LOOKERS AND HAVE EVERYONE TALKING. 06/24/2008

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Based on information from the Multiple Listing Service of Greenville, South Carolina, Inc. for the period January 2007 to May 10th, 2008 Source: MLS / Greenville While representative of the market activity, these figures may not include all sales brokered by Member firms, and should not be viewed as all inclusive of sales transacted within the reference time periods. © Flavia Westerwelle © Flavia Westerwelle TransDomo, LLC - Real Estate, Start-Up and Business development Immobilienvermittlung , Start-up und Business Development Service in den USA TransDomo,LLC / ShellTree Realty Flavia & Klaus Westerwelle Phone: 864.908.0690 Email: info@transdomo.com http://www.transdomo.com 06/04/2008

Greenville's Fine Art Center is a very unique and the first specialized arts school in South Carolina.The Fine Arts Center provides advanced and comprehensive arts instruction to high school students who are artistically talented and would like to take intensive pre-professional studies.All high school students can apply to the Fine Arts Center and are selected on basis of talent, interest, motivation and commitment to their disciplin.Students are able to study theatre, dance, visualarts, music, creative writing, film and video production. They attend classes at the Fine Arts Center five days a week, in the morning or afternoon, spending the remainder of their time in other academicclasses at the home high school.Every year ca. 350 students attend the Fine Arts Center in Greenville and... 05/30/2008

George Clements ~ Greenville, SC Real Estate   Paragraph 27 of the Contract For Sale deals with the date at which a contract goes into effect and looks something like this. 27. EFFECTIVE DATE : The Effective Date shall be the last date upon which the Purchaser or Seller signs or initials, dates, and delivers this Contract as evidenced by the date beside the name or initials of the last party to sign or initial.   This basically means that the first date a contract is in effect is when the last initials and/or signatures are placed in the blanks or on changes and it is delivered to both partes.  If certain terms have been agreed upon, changes have been made and initialed and the contract is complete, but it has not been delivered to one of the parties, then it is not under contract.  The... 05/30/2008

NORTHCLIFF IN TRAVELERS REST IS A VERY ACTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD.  WE JUST OPENED THE POOL FOR THE SUMMER AND HAVE MANY SUMMER PLANS.  GET READY FOR THE HUGH NEIGHBOHOOD YARD SALE ON SATURDAY MAY 24 FORM 8-4. MAY SURE YOU COVER ALL 300 HOMES MANY FAMILIES HAVE SALES PLANNED!  DEALS ARE EVERYWHERE SO DON'T MISS OUT!!!!!!!!  FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NORTHCLIFF AND THE WOODS OF NORTHCLIFF CALL ME TODAY  WWW.KATHYSELLSGREENVILLE.COM OR CALL 864 349-6217 05/13/2008