Greenville County continues to grow as population shows an increase of 23,047 between the date of the 2000 census and July 2013. Births contributed to the population growth with 19,968 recorded births. The most recent census shows 6,211 births from July 2012 to July 2013. Bob Mihalic, spokesman for Greenville County said that the birth […]
3 ways the coming rate hikes can sink the housing market
This year’s housing market isn’t likely to be as exciting as last year. Many analysts are projecting interest rates will climb over the next 12 months and may affect mortgage application and refis. Others claimed that the interest rate is not expected to rise and that the Fed will keep a tight leash on rates […]
Greenville Falls Park on the Reedy: One of the Best Parks in the US
If you happen to stop by in Greenville SC, try to visit Greenville Falls Park and I tell you, this is probably one of the best things you will remember when you think of Greenville. This 32-acre park adjacent to downtown Greenville SC is like an oasis within a city. This is where people gather […]
Greenville County’s Unemployment Rate Falls
It’s a downhill trend now in Greenville County as the unemployment rate continues to slip. The county’s unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent from 6.1 percent in September and 6.7 percent in October 2012. We’re seeing a positive hiring environment here and also a positive outlook in the economy. Manufacturing, health care and technology are […]
South Carolina – Among the Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Retirees are Welcome in South Carolina. This is a Tax-Friendly State South Carolina has made headlines again as it was included in Kiplinger’s 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees. Kiplinger, a personal finance website, ranked South Carolina as 9th most tax-friendly state. South Carolina has made headlines again as it was included in Kiplinger’s 10 […]
Greenville – One of AARP’s Top 5 Best Places to Retire
AARP, an organization for people age 50 and over, has recently announced Greenville as one of the Best Places to Retire in their lifestyle magazine October-November issue. Gabriel Redford, editor of AARP, cited Greenville’s mix of historical and modern architecture, great restaurants, entertainment, and sports scenes in her interview on NBC’s TODAY SHOW. We couldn’t […]
Greenville SC: Outside’s Best Towns 2013
The best places to live in America Was it only last spring when Forbes Magazine named Greenville as no.1 in The Best Cities for Jobs? Was it also last year when CNN Money named Greenville as one of the Fastest Growing U.S. Cities? The accolades Greenville has received over the years can go on and […]