About Oconee County, SC

I saw this article over at Upstatetoday.com about foreclosures in Oconee County South Carolina. It got me to thinking about the recent extension of the Homebuyer tax credit, and the low interest rates. If you would like to know about the changes check out the NAR web page about the tax credit. When you combine the great prices of property for sale in Upstate SC it becomes apparent right now could be a great time to start seriously looking at the homes for sale in Oconee County. If you are not one of the lucky people that already live in Oconee County SC, then check out my webpage with Information about Oconee County SC

But why limit your search to just the foreclosures when there are so may great deals out there? I suggest visiting my website to see the listings at my company or you can see all the real estate listings of homes, land and even commercial properties for sale by using the search the MLS button on the homepage of my site View South Carolina Real Estate. When you use the Search the MLS button, you will see not just my listings, because since I am a REALTOR, I can help you with any home in my MLS. Even if it has a different sign in the yard!

And you can find every type of real estate on my South Carolina real estate website from land for sale in Upstate SC, commercial buildings and land for sale in Upstate South Carolina, or even mobile homes and houses that are priced right. There is something for anyone looking for real estate in Upstate SC, no matter what price range of real estate you are looking for.

If you would like to have the newest listings in Oconee County SC to hit the MLS autmatically sent to your email then let me know exactly what you are looking for. Sometimes getting a headstart on your competition is the difference between getting a property OR finding out about the great deals in Upstate South Carolina real estate after they have sold. I look forward to helping you!

If you have not been to Oconee Station State Historic Site then it might be time to mark your calendar because on November 14th there is going to be a Frontier Encampment at the site! It will be taking place from 10AM to 3PM.

This will be an excellent chance to see what life was like in the years immediately following the American Revolution when Oconee Station was a frontier outpost. Learn what life was like for the frontiersmen of this bygone era. This program will include a variety of period-related activities such as rope making, cooking and black powder demonstrations.

There are also some really beautiful water falls that you may want to check out while you are there. It will take about an hour to hike from the parking lot at the Oconee Station Historic site or there is a parking lot just down the road from the entrance to the Historic Site that will cut your hike in about half. It is a fairly easy, and it is worth the time to see some of the wonderful unspoiled natural beauty of Oconee county.

Contact Information

From I-85, take exit 1 at the GA/SC state line onto Hwy 11. Drive about 26 miles and then turn left onto Oconee Station Rd. Drive about 2 miles and look for park entrance.

If after your visit to Oconee Station State Historic Site, you would like to know about real estate for sale in Oconee county, please contact me!

As always, I suggest getting out and getting involved. If you do not tell our elected officials how you feel, then you cannot complain when they make some bonehead decision! Anyway, the School Board for Oconee is having a public meeting about the possible locations of the new Walhalla High School.

So on November 10, 2009 at 6:00 pm, the School Board for Oconee County will be meeting at Walhalla High School to receive public input for possible locations of the new Walhalla High School.

The Office of School Operational Services announced today the sites under consideration.

· The west side of Hwy 11 near Pickett Post Road - This site is approximately 100 acres and will have road frontage on Hwy 11 and a right of way to Pickett Post Road.

· The east side of Hwy 11 across from Winstead Road - This site is approximately 130 acres and will have road frontage on Hwy 11 and Country Junction Road.

· The south side of Hwy 28 beside Bobby Wood Chevrolet - This site is approximately 96 acres and will have road frontage on Hwy 28 and Hwy 11.

All of these locations are approximately 3 miles of the current high school site.

The public will have an opportunity to comment at the November 10th meeting. There will also be a link to survey opinion on the WHS site location on the district’s website at www.oconee.k12.sc.us beginning November 10-17th and the survey will be available in hard copy form. Hard copies of the survey will be available upon request by contacting the Office of School and Community Services, 886-4400 ext 1103, 1123 or 1102.

I am sure most of you know about the Oconee Heritage Center in Walhalla SC and know about the great work they are doing to educate everyone about our local history. But did you know that they are having their First Annual Heritage haunt this Saturday from 3pm to 9pm?

The festivites kick off at 3pm with the Time Warp Trick or treat which runs until the all ages costume contest at 430pm.

From 5 to 530pm they will be showing the family film "Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" which everyone knows is a Halloween classic.

But at 6pm they start the Frankenstein Film Fest & Pizza, and parental guidance is suggested since they will be showing "Frankenstein" from 1910 and "Young Frankenstein" from 1931. No since in scaring the younger ones after an afternoon of fun!

But I hope you will make plans to attend The Oconee Heritage Center's Heritage haunt will be taking place at 123 Brown's Square Drive in Walhalla.

For more information about the Heritage Haunt, please call 864-638-2224

I am sure many of you are well aware of the Blue Ridge Arts Council in Seneca at 111 East South Second street, but if you are not please check out their website.

I was checking out the website today and noticed that this week they are having their first annual artist's in the park "trunk sale". Items for sale will include a variety of artwork, frames and art supplies. Activities will include artist demos, fun for the kids, music and more.

It will be Thurday October 29th from 9AM to 5PM at Norton-Thompson park in Downtown Seneca. Be sure to check it out for a great chance to support local art in Upstate SC!

For more information call The Blue Ridge Arts Council at 864-882-2722