I love to ride my plain ol bike but find it hard to do so safely. I don't like busy roads and not real good on rough trails, so I sure wish I knew somewhere to ride just for fun. I do have a helmet but that is all the safety gear I have. If anyone out there is reading this and has some ideas of where to ride, close to the Greenville area, please respond.
I am riding at the beach at the end of March and of course that is always easy.
Don't you love how free you feel and how it makes you feel like a kid again. Since I am not, I don't want a lot of hills either. I did go to Furman after Thanksgiving and road for a while and that was wonderful.
Be a part of living and get out there and do something. I love to hike too.
Have you checked out the Chatooga River trail? Awesome place.
Connie Rice
Lost Your Job
Getting laid off is scary, especially if you have a family. It's important to know how to manage your money in that situation.
Unemployment compensation is taxable
A severance package counts as taxable income, including any money you get paid for accumulated vacation or sick time. Unlike wages, no tax is withheld from unemployment pay. So make sure to hold back about a quarter of that money for taxes.
Remember this: the sooner you are able to find another job, the more that severance money will look like a huge bonus. If you can get an income stream flowing again, you can use that severance to save or attack your debt. But, again, make sure to withhold some for taxes.
Always talk to a tax professional to get the whole story.
Good luck in finding a new job.
Are you interested in the outdoors? The Carolinas have some the most beautiful parks! Take a look a the list below. If you are a local and looking for something to do... Here are a few top choices if you havent seen them yet.
From scenic parks in the Blue Ridge Mountains to recreational lake and Blackwater river parks in the Midlands and white sand beaches and tidal water parks on the Atlantic Ocean, South Carolina State Parks preserve and protect some of the most beautiful natural resources and significant historic sites in America.
Parks in the Upcountry include:
Paris Mountain State Park
Jones Gap State Park
Caesars Head State Park
Table Rock State Park
Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
Devils Fork State Park
Oconee Station State Historic Site
Oconee State Park
Lake Hartwell State Natural Area
Kings Mountain State Park
New residential areas evolve
With the increase in wealth because of textile manufacture and other industries coupled with the establishment of a streetcar system, new residential neighborhoods came into being, such as the Hampton-Pinckney neighborhood (pictured), the Pettigru Street neighborhood, the Pendleton Street neighborhood, the James and Earle Streets neighborhood and the Overbrook neighborhood
Construction boom
The mid-20s brought the Poinsett Hotel (“Carolina’s Finest”), the Chamber of Commerce building, South Carolina’s largest furniture store and a theater.
Then, along came textile mill strikes and the Great Depression which affected Greenville just as they did the rest of the country. Construction came to a halt for several years and it was not until World War II and the building of Donaldson Air Force base just south of the City of Greenville that the economy in Greenville improved.
As the suburbs of Greenville showed great increase in both housing and businesses, the heart of the City suffered a great decline.
However, in the mid 1970s, Heritage Green, a cultural complex made up of The Little Theatre, Greenville County Library, the Greenville County Museum of Art and the Greenville Symphony Association, opened in downtown Greenville. Following this event, in 1979, came the building of the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
This downtown revitalization has continued as is exemplified by the creation of the Historic Falls Park on the Reedy. Today downtown Greenvillle draws visitors to its old town charm with a modern twist.
From a Town to a City
In February 1869, Greenville’s Town Charter was amended by the S. C. General Assembly establishing Greenville, the town, as a City.
Again, Greenville began to grow. An African American church, Springfield Baptist, was built, the Southern Railroad began operations through Greenville, a large cotton seed oil mill was built on Augusta Street, a horse drawn street railway began operations and the first real bridge was built for Main Street to cross the Reedy River.
Almost simultaneously, publication began of a daily paper, Greenville Daily News, and a large textile mill, Camperdown, was built on the river in downtown Greenville.
In 1876, Greenville’s first non-protestant church was built - St. Mary’s Catholic Church. 1882 was a memorable year for a second mill, the Huguenot Mill, was built within the City, telephone service was inaugurated, home mail delivery had begun and the City School District was created.
By the 1890, a second City Hall had to be built along with a City Hospital.
In the late 1890s, Greenville hosted a U. S. Army training camp called Camp
Wetherill where soldiers were trained to serve in the Spanish-American War.
With the turn of the century came electric street cars, Southern Bell telephone service, Coca-Cola and American Cigar production, the building of the Ottaray Hotel and a local man, 
Martin F. Ansel, being elected to serve as Governor of South Carolina.
In the mid teens, with Greenville being known as the “ Textile Center of the South”, an Exposition Hall for the textile industries was built, but WWII was soon in progress and another army camp was built. This time, the army camp called Camp Sevier was outside of the City, but had a great impact on the economy of the City.
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Upstate SC Real Estate Team ranked #12 for Keller Williams' Carolinas Region. Serving Home Sellers & Buyers for over 25 years in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Simpsonville, Greer, Easley & more.
When you decide to work with a team member of Connie Rice & Partners, you will receive ALL the benefits from our EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE of the real estate business and our dedication to our clients. Our principle motivation stems from our love of helping others.
In 2007 alone, we served over 104 people and their families
and reached $20 MILLION in sales!
We strive to maintain IMPECCABLE INTEGRITY in all that we do, and find that this is the backbone of being successful in our business. Above all else, we want you to remember us for our OUTSTANDING SERVICE!
One important way we do this is making sure there is someone available to assist you at all times. We maintain a staff in our office 40+ hours per week.
Focused on Customer Service...
no matter where you are in the process of buying or selling a home.
We Provide...
Client Services Manager
· Personalized assistance for new Buyers & Sellers interested in our services
Listing Manager
· Listing Website Maintenance
· Monthly Marketing Updates
· Showing Feedback
· Monthly Ad Design
· Lead Capture Statistics/Reporting
Closing Coordinator
· Inspections/Appointment Scheduling
· Ensures contractual deadlines are met
· Closing Process Guidance
Marketing Project Manager
· Internet Advertising
· Community Websites
· Print Marketing Projects
· Team Marketing
· Past Client Communication
Our Team Also...
Support Every Step of the Way!
We can save YOU TIME & MONEY-
Whether you are selling or buying, we help you CUT through the RED TAPE of Inspections, Repair Negotiations, Insurance, & Attorneys, along with providing an in-depth explanation of all forms & contracts.
“Combined with mild winters, large lakes for boating and fishing, more than 200 mountain waterfalls in the region, as well as, a dynamic business community, Greenville, South Carolina offers an unparalleled quality of life. Greenville is made up of six municipalities, all offering unique benefits to its residents. Whether you prefer the urban living in a downtown condo, a subdivision setting of new homes and community swim teams for your kids, or the more mountainous setting of northern Greenville, you have plenty of options available to you. Greenville's active business community is anchored by a combination of advanced manufacturing, automotive, health care, technology and financial firms. In addition to these, Greenville is one of the leading engineering centers in the country. Opportunities for career advancement abound. From K12 to graduate level programs, Greenville offers educational opportunities that are best in class. Whether your child is looking for a technology oriented high school education or you are seeking professional development opportunities, you will be able to find them in Greenville. “
Source: http://www.greenvillechamber.org/community/quality.aspx
Heres what some of our Clients had to say!!
Testimonials
Connie is an excellent realtor. She is enthusiastic & works to completely satisfy her clients. R. B. - Buyer & Seller, Simpsonville, SC
The Connie Rice team listened to my expectations & exceeded every one of them. I developed a sense of trust in them & the process & knew that they would look out for my best interests. As a single person about to make a large financial commitment, this sense of trust was invaluable. Thank you! L. J. - Greenville, SC
We found you & your staff to be very personable & professional. We appreciate how you kept us updated & well-informed. Your marketing plan gave us continuous exposure that resulted in a timely sale. Most of all, we were impressed by your honesty & integrity. Thank you for a job well done! W.W. & T. W. - Piedmont, South Carolina
We have relocated 4 times, & by far, this was one of the best experiences to date. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the entire group at Connie Rice & Partners. Thank you! M. M. & R. M. - Greer, SC
We were so thankful that we had an experienced & thorough real estate team with our complicated purchase. It would have been impossible to make this work with as many bumps in the road as we experienced. D. S. & K. S. - Simpsonville, South Carolina
Connie & Team: Thanks so much for all your help getting my parents settled in South Carolina. Your professionalism is greatly appreciated & your caring attitude unsurpassed. I know who to call & recommend in the future. C. W. - Simpsonville, SC
I was very satisfied with Josephine. I like progress and assertiveness, and she had both. Thanks for working with me and selling my house in a timely manner. L. C. - Greenville, SC
Josephine is awesome & very dedicated to her work. She sacrificed a lot of family time to work with my schedule to look for houses. I don't think I could've done it without her. Josephine definitely deserves a pat on the back for putting up with my picky self! T. Z. - Simpsonville, South Carolina
Lisa was excellent - more than a realty professional! She truly cared about my situation, and she became a friend. Thanks so much! T. R. - Greer, SC
Since we were out-of-state buyers, your willingness to help with utilities, the final walk-through, resetting the thermostats and locking all windows and doors was a wonderful help. We definitely appreciate everything. Your diligence in researching to answer all of our questions in a timely manner was excellent. L. K. & C. K. - Greer, South Carolina
I appreciated the level of service we received. Lisa always delivered on what she said she would do, whether it was having our house on the Internet, having fliers made and sign put up - all done when she said it would. Most importantly, she told us that she could sell our home and she did! We've also had the opportunity to purchase through her, and that was a very positive experience as well. K. B. & M. B. - Greer, SC
All of the people I was involved with were outstanding to work with. I would like to give Lisa Murray a double kudos. She was a pleasure to work with from our 1st conversation. I know she went out of her way to do anything I asked her to do. M. H. - Pickens, South Carolina
Very impressed & pleased that Dave Ramsey's recommendation was even more than expected. J. J. & R. J. - Simpsonville, SC
Holly Lynch gave us friendly, professional, and helpful service in helping us find a great new home. Thanks! - R. C. & K. C. - Greenville, SC
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