The Buyer's Broker of Greenville, SC
In this Issue
February Market Update
Repair Kitchen Counter Tops
TakeAdvantageoftheMarket.com
Atlanta Aquarium Sleepover
Home Search Engine
Relocation Information
House Plans Radio
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The Buyer's Broker of Greenville 

The Buyer's Broker, Inc.
Keith Clark  Broker/Owner
www.AdvancedHomeBuying.com
Mobile Phone 864-420-0262
Phone 864-271-4114  
Fax 864-331-2245

Call JD at 864-331-2205
First Palmetto Mortgage
www.1stpalmetto.com  

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Al Hughes

 
 I've known Al Hughes for more than 20 years and I have never been disappointed in a job he did for me or one of my Clients.

Greetings! I know March 1st isn't officially Spring, but it is to me. I count down the days from January 3rd until March 1 because it's my way of getting through the final stages of winter and preparing for the spring Golf events.

    

Interest rates have been moving against us this year, reaching 5% for thirty year fixed rate mortgages. Still very attractive, but the move upward should increase activity as the window of opportunity to make a great buy begins to diminish. January's numbers were down from last year but of course the miserable weather didn't help. The "MLS Statistics" below open as .pdf files and provide a clear picture of current market conditions compared with previous years. I hope you enjoy the newsletter and I hope you will forward it to your friends, family, and colleagues who would like to be on my mailing list. 

 

All my best, Keith (420-0262)

February Market Update  Feb. Market Click

January began with more of 2010, diminished activity and above average inventory. The economy will improve this year in spite of our government and we should see the real estate crisis gently begin to fade. Of course there are many years of recovery ahead of us, and if you want to www.TakeAdvantgeoftheMarket.com just click on the link to learn more or call me for all the details. 

 

1. Cumulative MLS Statistics 

 

2. January MLS Sold Statistics

 

3. GGAR Expanded Statistics

  

We at The Buyer's Broker believe the more you know, the more you will want The Buyer's Broker of Greenville to represent you in your next real estate transaction.

Feb.Granite Counter Tops

Repair and Replace Kitchen Counters 

You can repair kitchen counters that show a history of wine spills, dropped pans, and unidentified sharp objects, and you'll maintain the value of your kitchen and home. You can easily hide some counter mishaps while only professional contractors can solve other surface problems. Here's a look at counter cures and lost causes. Even granite counters suffer kitchen wear and tear. But you can make them shine with a little time and know-how. After you repair them, don't forget to reseal them. Fill nicks in granite by building up layers of epoxy resin colored to match the stone. Clean the area first with acetone, which breaks down grease. Click Here to Read More 

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www.TakeAdvantageOfTheMarket.com
The first two quarters of 2011 should be the final stage of the real estate downturn. The opportunities to make a great buy will begin to diminish as the market stabalizes and the economy begins to move forward. Taking advantage of the market requires proven processes, sophisticated systems, and state of the art technology. It requires insight, foresight, and a powerful advocate that represents your best interest throughout the entire transaction. You can  sell your existing home, purchase your dream home, save tens of thousands of dollars, and have a mortgage you may never want to give up. Click Here to Learn More
Atlanta Aquarium
Sleepover at the Atlanta Aquarium
Troop 767 had the opportunity to sleepover at the Atlanta Aquarium during January. Mary Bennett and I had been as a family but the Scouts behind the scenes tours and run of the house hours made this trip worth the challenges. We arrived just after the public left and had the entire facility to ourselves until 10:00 the next morning. We saw behind all the exhibits and the boys had a blast.  
Advanced Home Search Engine
Home Search Engine 
Our Advanced Home Search Engine is a FREE website that provides a sophisticated home search engine very similar to the MLS interface. View detailed property information presented in a well organized display that you can customize depending on your level of technology skills.

 

 

This powerful resource is designed to provide you with everything you need to know about our quality of life in the Upstate. Organized by subject matter into categories that make it easy to navigate, each subject has a series of links to local websites that provide comprehensive and authoritative information. Don't spend hours Goggling individual websites that don't provide the information you want and need.

WORD 106.3 FM

Our Radio Show
Listen to me on the radio every Saturday morning on House Plans. "House Plans" airs live on WORD, 106.3 FM and 1330 AM locally from 8:00AM until 9:00 AM. JD Nelson, Chris Roberts, (First Palmetto Mortgage) and I discuss local, state, and national real estate issues along with a variety of mortgage topics. The debate is lively and callers engage the hosts with local real estate questions. You'll learn all about the current real estate and mortgage market.