Key Questions to Ask Yourself When Looking to Buy a Home

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How can you be completely confident investing in a home in today's market? Although the future of the real estate market is uncertain, potential buyers should take advantage of the low interest rates keeping in mind that home values will eventually have to turn around. But to ensure you are ready and able to purchase a particular home, here are the five  most … [Read more...]

Fort Mill High Nominated as Finalist for SC’s “Finest Schools”

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Out of the 20 South Carolina schools that applied, Fort Mill High School was one of the nine schools chosen as a finalist for the 2012 Palmetto's Finest Schools Award! The schools are evaluated by educators and previous award winners based on areas including program goals, community involvement, teaching quality and student achievement. A second visit will be … [Read more...]

Carowinds Offering Thousands of Job Opportunities to Fort Mill Residents

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According to a recent article in the Fort Mill Times, the well-known amusement park Carowinds will be hiring up to 2,100 seasonal workers between now and March 31, 2012. Not only has Carowinds provided family fun and entertainment to our town for years, but it is now also providing solace to our healing local economy and unemployment. Located off I-77, the 398-acre … [Read more...]

Charlotte Observer Highlights Why York County is Attractive to Newcomers

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An article published by the Charlotte Observer before year end features York County for being a South Carolina home of low taxes and top schools. Although the article acknowledges the economic troubles that have plagued parts of Rock Hill, it affirms the following about this thriving area. "There's a faster heartbeat in York County these days . . . there … [Read more...]

Help Your Home Sell by Helping Your Winter Landscape

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Sellers looking for an edge to compete in this buyer's market should focus on their property's exterior just as much as the interior.  But with winter weather, it can be hard to maintain a landscape that has the same curb appeal as it does in the blossoming spring season. Yet, there are still ways to improve the aesthetics of your landscape to help sell your … [Read more...]