About Oconee County, SC

As each week goes by and the agents of Weichert Reators, The WaterLinks group continue to explore the homes and land of Lake Kewoee I continue to be suprised by what this area has to offer.

At Weichert Realtors, The Waterlinks Group we make it a point to have all our agents be familiar with inventory there is on and around Lake Keowee. Every week we continue our exploration and develop a strong insight into what is out there for us to offer our clients.

The large number of homes and lots that are available and the variety of all the different developments make it a pleasure to be apart of this Real Estate Market.

Not only does this market offer potential buyers a full array of homes or lots but an economic environment that is very comfortable when in comparison to other areas. Low utilities, fair taxes to just mention a few.

I have live here for over five year and when I talk to friends around this country and even in this state they are suprised at what this area has to offer.

What a way of life!!!!!!!!!!!!

Over the past few months it has become more and more evident what a real Treasure we have in Lake Keowee. The drought in our area has gone beyond severe and has reached critical stage. The surrounding Lakes in our region are showing the ill effect of this drought. Lake Hartwell has now gone over the 20 foot mark in its steady decline.

We are fortunate that Lake Keowee is only at 7 feet below full pond and one of the main reason being the scheduled outage at the power plant for repairs.

I have lived in alot of places around this country and have seen many lakes and it is tough to find one that offers us as much as Keowee does. We have the benefit of our climate to stretch out our enjoyment of the lake. We have scenic beauty of the mountains to our west. We have the beauty of the lake shoreline with the pines and beautiful homes that surrounds its waters.

If you really did look around this country and try to find a lake with what Keowee has to offer it might be possible but we would definitely rank amoung the top ten.

We do have a hidden jewel here that has in my opinion has yet to be totally discovered. In some cases that is a good thing.

Again I think we need to count our blessings that we have what we do in Lake Keowee.

In June of this years The WaterLinks Property Group took a giant step forward and became part of Weichert Realtors. Weichert is a national Real Estate firm based out of New Jersey with over 200 Corporate offices in the Greater NY/NJ area and well over 350 franchises accross the nation.

Weichert Realtors, The WaterLinks Group brings all the power and exposure of the Weichert Network to the Greater Upstate Lake Area of South Carolina. We are continuing to grow and develop a strong staff of Specialist & Experts in Lake and Golf Communities. Lake Kewoee, Lake Jocasee, Lake Hartwell. Seneca, Salem, Clemson. We know the area and we can help

Our goal is Customer Service. We are here to show you what working with the Weichert system will mean when you want to list and market your home. The goal is marketing your home not our sales people.

When looking to buy in our area we have proven tools and people that allow us to assist you in finding exactly what your are looking for

From Oak Stone Shores, Clearwater, the ever popular Waterside Crossing, to Riverstone, people always ask about value on Lake Keowee. They want to know where to find it. The key price point for lots, per buying patterns of buyers in today's market seems to be between $350k-$450k. Right now I have many lots, some priced at debt pricing (meaning they are priced at what the seller owes on the lot).

Check out my blog at http://keoweelandandhomes.blogspot.com for more information.

Lake Keowee is nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. In 1971, Duke Power developed the 18,500-acre lake with 300 miles of tree-lined shoreline. It is comprised of two rivers and two dams. Warpath Dam impounds the Keowee River and the other dam impounds the Little River. Keowee is owned and operated by Duke Power Company. In addition to having a power generating plant located on the lake, the company provides many public access areas to the lake. These public access areas include picnic areas and boat ramps.

Constructed by Duke Power Company to generate hydroelectric power, Lake Keowee covers Keowee Town, site of the capital of the Lower Cherokee Nation. Keowee, meaning "Place of the Mulberries," was visited by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto when he came through the area in 1540. 18,500 acres of water and a 300-mile shoreline make the Lake Keowee area a popular place for boating, fishing, water-skiing, swimming, camping and picnicking. It is located predominately in Oconee County, but it also extends into Pickens County. (Information provided by the Discover Upcountry Carolina Association.)

The pristine waters of Lake Keowee are great for sailing, fishing and boating. With only 25% of the lake developed, and the splendor of the mountainous backdrop, homeowners and boaters enjoy spectacular views and sunsets that produce a serenity found no where else.

It is the perfect lake for recreation and a great place to live. On Lake Keowee you will find plenty of lake front property for sale - existing homes and lots on which to build your dream home.

Most of the subdivisions around the lake are restricted and offer a variety of amenities such as pools, tennis courts and boat slips.