Beautiful mountain views! Home Sale in Inman, SC

Beautiful Mountain Views!
Home for Sale in Inman, SC


Are you looking for a convenient location, nice lot, great neighborhood, full basement, and beautiful mountain views? Then this home may be the right one for you!

150 Grandview Dr      Inman, SC  29349
Spartanburg MLS # 191783

• 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths
• 2 car attached garage
• 1.43 acre lot
• Fenced backyard
• Hardwood floors in many rooms
• Split bedroom floorplan
• Approx 2463 SF on main level
• Approx 667 finished SF in basement
• Workshop area in basement
• Master bedroom with hardwood floors is approx 17 x 17
• Huge walk in closet in master
• Sitting room off master
• Formal dining room and a breakfast area

So many other great features! You just need to see this beautiful home!
Offered at $285,000.

Linda Rademacher, REALTOR, Broker Associate, GRI, ABR, e-PRO
CENTURY 21 Blackwell & Co. Realty, Inc.
2260 Boiling Springs Rd
Boiling Springs, SC  29316

864-909-2500

Spartanburg SC Real Estate: Historic Beaumont Mill Village

Several years ago I decided to purchase a modest 2 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow in Beaumont Mill Village. Beaumont is a neighborhood located on what many consider to be the gateway to Spartanburg, SC. Beaumont is convenient to Spartanburg Regional Hospital, Converse College, Wofford College, and our thriving downtown area. Part of the old mill has been restored and the Southeastern Conference (college athletics) is based there.
Over the years the Neighborhood Association became concerned that if they didn't do something positive that their neighborhood would decline. Out of that concern was born the idea of seeking Local Historic Designation for Beaumont Mill Village. It has been a long road to travel for this Neighborhood Association, with plenty of bumps and twists and turns along the way. I wish I could say that I had been involved from the beginning but I wasn't even aware of the effort at first. As soon as I did become aware of the efforts I chose to get involved. That involvement has evolved into me attending the Association Meetings, volunteering at neighborhood events, and publishing the Beaumont Newsletter. I guess all of that makes me rather unique since I do not live in my little bungalow. Technically I am an investor since my property is tenant occupied.
The process is very involved and one of the things the city did was to have Martin Meeks, a respected architect to conduct a study and put together proposed guidelines for Beaumont. Considered to be one of the few mostly intact mill villages left in our area Beaumont is a prime candidate for historic preservation. With Spartanburg having a rich history tied to the textile industry it is important that we preserve this important part of our history.
Hopefully we are nearing the end of this journey. We are finally back on City Council's Agenda and there will be another vote on this important issue later this month after several information sessions to provide answers to questions and also to explain the process.
I firmly believe that being designated a Local Historic District will be good for Beaumont, good for the people of Beaumont, and good for property values in Beaumont. I envision Beaumont as becoming a popular neighborhood for buyers who treasure our history and want to be a part of preserving history in Spartanburg SC!

Going it alone! Is being a FSBO right for you?

Every market has its share of sellers who choose to market their home on their own rather than list with a real estate agent. In my market many of those sellers still are willing to work with real estate agents who bring buyers to see their homes, after all they are still saving money. If you plan to FSBO then do your homework first. Don't just put a sign in the yard and expect buyers to line up wanting your home, after all your home is the nicest in the neighborhood, right?!

If it were that easy all real estate agents would be rich! So much more goes into effectively marketing a property. Below are some things you as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner) need to think about before choosing to go it alone!

• Do you have the ability to put together a marketing plan utilizing high quality, professional  marketing pieces?
• How will you qualify the prospects who inquire about your property?
• How will you handle showings?
• Can you afford to purchase a website to market your home and will it get traffic?
• Can you listen more than you talk?
• Are you familiar with the necessary legal disclosures you are required to provide to prospective buyers?
• Once you find the right buyer how will you handle preparation of contracts?
• Do you know what a CL-100 Wood Infestation Report  is and do you understand what may be required by the buyer's lender?
• Are you familiar with different types of financing and whether your property meets the requirements for financing such a FHA or USDA Rural Housing?
• Have you considered safety?

These are just some of the things that experienced real estate agents handle when they have a property listed for sale. When you choose to be a FSBO you now have the responsibility for many of these items. Although you may choose to go it alone, make sure you have an attorney draw up the purchase contract and ask for advice from that attorney on how to handle some of the other issues regarding getting your transaction to closing. Don't totally go it alone!

Another thing to remember is that the buyer is trying to save that same real estate commission that you are trying to save! It is impossible for everyone to save the same dollar! And statistics show that most sellers net more money WHEN they are listed with a competent, knowledgable, real estate professional!
So in closing, you may want to think twice before going it alone!

No More Slipping and Sliding!

No More Slipping and Sliding!

Those who know me know that I am an animal lover, and especially love dogs. All kinds. I do prefer dogs with soft coats rather than short wiry hair. Well to be more specific my dogs! I tell them they are the best puppy dogs in the whole wide world and that I love them bunches and bunches, etc. Ok, you get the picture!  I like other people’s dogs too but it’s just not the same. Kind of like your children versus other people’s children. Actually, my dogs are my children. They just have 4 legs and can be left alone at least for a few hours without supervision. About a year and half ago my big dog, Neo, got hit by a vehicle. It scared us half to death and we are very lucky that he wasn’t hurt more seriously than he was. Ever since that happened he does not do as well on hardwood or laminate floors. He has slipped so many times and then panics and ends up hurting himself. That has evolved into him being afraid of floors! I know that sounds silly but he is. Some evenings he is afraid to go down the hallway from the den to our bedroom. We have purchased many throw rugs which have helped some but we can’t exactly cover every inch of flooring with throw rugs!

 So my husband did some investigating online and found boots for dogs! They come in sets of 4 and come in various types – for example  ones for serious hiking and ones for climates with lots of snow and ice. I am sure you know what is coming next. He ordered a set and we tried them out. When we first put them on Neo it was as if he had clown shoes on! He walked around so awkwardly and couldn’t just jump up on the couch as easily. It took some time for him to adjust to them and now he does so well with them on. He only needs them on his front paws to help him get up. The best part is that when he has his boots on he no longer slips and slides and he is not afraid of floors anymore!