About Aiken County, SC

Nick Kremydas (South Carolina Association of Realtors) reported today that BMW is adding two production shifts at its assembly plant in Spartanburg, requiring 700 new workers! (http://bit.ly/duk21). SRS is adding about three times that many here in Aiken this year. Despite high unemployment in rural areas nearby, both of these should help our regional housing market. The SRS hires have already removed a lot of homes from our local inventory by taking them off the market and converting them to long-term rentals.

I have had a dramatic increase in showings at my listings in recent weeks. Traditionally, my business relies upon referrals and internet 'hits'. Most of my Buyer clients come to me as a referred client or discover me on-line. Lately, however, I am experienceing a tremendous rise in the number of 'sign calls.' These calls are coming from Buyers who are out scanning their favorite neighborhoods, looking for attractive properties. It is interesting that so many Buyers are now reverting to an old-fashioned method of shopping. It is a wonderful challenge for me to meet Buyers in person and win them over as new clients.

Attn: Senior Adults! Stop by Room 2 at the Weeks Center on Wednesdays between 9am -2pm and check it out!

Lots to do at Odell Weeks Center - Aiken, SC

FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!!

Wii WEDNESDAY! Have fun with this new electronic game! Play Wii games such as Bowling (just like the real thing - but better!!! )

Other games will be on hand as well : Table top shuffleboard, scrabble, darts and more. You can even bring your own games! Snacks welcomed.

WHERE: Odell Weeks Center - Whiskey Road, Aiken (on the Southside - across from Home Depot/Zaxbys/South Aiken Presb. Church) ROOM 2

WHEN: WEDNESDAYS!!

TIME: 9am - 2 pm

CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 803.642.7631

FREE!!! FREE!!! FREE!!!

Have fun :)

For real estate assistance please give us a call at 803.648.8660. The Carolina Real Estate Company, located in Historic Downtown Aiken, South Carolina.

Be sure to mention you saw my blog :)

It will be here before we know it! I can't wait :)

What: St. Mary's Chocolate Festival

When: Saturday, October 3, 2009

Where: St. Mary's School - 118 York Street, Aiken

Time: 10am - 4pm

What to expect: chocolate - chocolate - chocolate!! Bake sale - home made ice cream - treats - chocolate - book sale - frozen casserole sale - chocolate - games to play - prizes to win - chocolate - rides for kids - local talent performing - face painting - chocolate - chocolate - chocolate - silent auction - did I mention chocolate!!!..... and more :)

See you there!

Fall polo action has started here in Aiken! Come join the fun :)

HERE'S A COUPLE OF TOURNAMENTS HAPPENING NOW!!

What: USPA MONTY WATERBURY

When: September 17th - October 4th

Finals: October 4th at New Bridge Polo & Country Club, 862 New Bridge Road, Aiken SC

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What: USPA SILVER CUP

When: October 2nd - October 18th

Finals: October 18th at New Bridge Polo & Country Club, 862 New Bridge Road, Aiken SC

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Happy to help with your real estate needs! Give us a call. (be sure to mention my blog!)

The Carolina Real Estate Company - 333 Park Avenue - Aiken, SC - 803.648.8660