Looking for something fun to do on the weekends?... The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is a perennial favorite!!.. Uptown Greenwood comes alive with a safari, showcase of topiary art and much more!! To get a full schedule of events for Uptown Greenwood, visit www.scfestivalofflowers.org or can call (864) 223-8411..this year's main festival weekend is June 26-28. Don't miss this beautiful festival..

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Still house hunting? Then it's the perfect time to arrange your home financing. Understanding your mortgage options now gives you an advantage as you negotiate your home purchase.

You can get the mortgage expertise of Wells Fargo through either of these two convenient services:

• A preapproval letter from your Wells Fargo Home Mortgage consultant is our agreement to lend you up to a specified amount to purchase your new home, subject to certain conditions. This makes you a PriorityBuyer^®, which tells real estate agents and home sellers that you have your financing already lined up¹.
• A free mortgage prequalification lets you know about how much you can borrow to buy your new home, based on basic financial data you provide.

Neither a preapproval nor a prequalification obligates you to borrow from Wells Fargo. On-Time Closings - Guaranteed We will close your loan on or before the closing date stated in your original purchase contract or we'll write you a check equal to your first month's principal-and-interest payment². With our money-backed Wells Fargo Closing Guarantee^SM, you can feel confident about finalizing your home purchase. Because on-time closings are important to sellers and real-estate agents, our Wells Fargo Closing Guarantee can elevate your preapproved PriorityBuyer offer above others. It's just one more reason to feel comfortable about choosing Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. ¹ A PriorityBuyer preapproval is not a commitment to lend. A loan commitment is contingent upon verification of application information, satisfying all underwriting requirements and conditions, and providing an acceptable property, appraisal, and title report. ² Available on all qualifying purchase transactions. Other terms and conditions apply. Ask a home mortgage consultant for details.

Take a look at some of the great things the Upstate has to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move. Some of the areas covered are: Anderson County, Greenville County, Pickens County, and Oconee County, South Carolina...

Schools
	School Information - free school profiles
	State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Mortgage
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Area Information
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	Local Chamber of Commerce - research local area info, stats, and events
Local Weather
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Maps
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Relocation Links
	National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
	Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
	US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
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Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. Our services and experience allow you to focus on your move while We manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond. We pride ourselves on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

What We will do for you
Recent Home Sales
Getting the highest price
Closing Costs

As Your Agent, We Will:

• Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home's value to that of your neighbors.
• Compile a comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts we will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media.
• Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
• Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
• Assist with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.
• Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Recent Home Sales

What are homes selling for on your street? Use HomeRadar.com to find out what neighborhood homes are selling for, free of charge, or choose a more detailed analysis of the value of your home.

Getting the Highest Price for Your Home

Curb appeal is key and could make a difference whether people stop and take a flyer, or drive right by. Here are a few tips to increase the curb appeal of your home. Staging your home is important. Many buyers will stay in your home longer if it's staged appropriately. We have compiled some ideas to present your home in the most effective manner.

Closing Costs to Expect:

• Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home.
• Broker's commission is a full-service fee and will cost anywhere between 5% to 7%.
• Local property transfer tax, country transfer tax, state transfer tax, and state capital gains tax are the charges that you'll pay for the privilege of selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.
• FHA fees and costs are all fees are now negotiable between an FHA buyer and seller.
• Home inspections fees are in some circumstances paid for by the seller and include pest, radon and other inspections.
• Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problems noticed during the home inspection.

Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. Our services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, we also provide listings by email. We pride ourselves on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

How We Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs

As Your Agent, We Will:

• Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
• Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
• Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
• Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:

• Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
• Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
• Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
• Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
• Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
• Identify important features you need your new home to have.

Closing Costs to Expect:

• Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
• Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
• Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
• Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance