Jewel Swinton

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 nothing. So if you can muster up enough energy, come to the Help for Carolina Homeowners event on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at McAlister Square. You will have the opportunity to meet to meet with lender representatives, talk to HUD counselors, and to participate in workshops. It's so easy to feel isolated when you are in this type of situation, but you should leave this seminar empowered.

For more info contact Greenville County Human Relations at (864) 467-7095 or visit their website at www.greenvillecounty.org.

If you are considering a short sale or listing your house while it is in foreclosure, give me a call at (864) 363-7808.

Jewel Swinton

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 without fireworks, that will start at 9:45 p.m. For more info visit easleyevents.com.

Join me at the AT&T Red White & Blue Festival in downtown Greenville on Sunday, July 4, starting at 5:30 p.m. Food, music, and blasts. Check out the link http://www.greenvillesc.gov .

There are also happenings in Greer, Simpsonville, and Spartanburg for minimals costs of $5 to $10 for admission.

Have Fun and Stay Safe on Independence Day.

After the holidays, call me at (864) 363-7808. I can help you if you have any questions about the market, if you're looking to sell your home, or if you are wanting to buy a house.

Jewel Swinton

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 be forgivable. Income limits are based on household composition. Couple or single member households can be eligible to take advantage of lower than average rates on loans. Home prices can be over 200,000. These funds will not last forever . Call me at (864) 363-7808 or email me jewelswinton@exitupstate.com. Let an expert help you with your purchase. Search for your new home today at www.greenvillescpropertiesforsale.com