This post is Part Two in the series on The Future of Greenville Developments. Almost exactly a year ago, Greenville city council voted to move Public Works from it’s current location on the Swamp Rabbit Trail near Hudson Street. This move will cost a massive amount of money – last year’s estimate was $25.6 million – but […]
Month: March 2017
Pet Mania: Why your cat is going to pick your next house
Yes, you read that right. Your cat (or dog, chinchilla, or any other pet you have) is going to pick out your next home. How do I know that? From some crazy statistics the National Association of REALTORS® recently published. Here are some of the key points: “Sixty-one percent of U.S. households have an animal or […]
The Future of Greenville Developments: County Square
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be looking at the future of Greenville’s developments. This post is Part One in the series. Greenville County Square off of University Ridge is an important location for anyone living in Greenville. This is where you can find the sheriff’s office, the primary Medicaid office, real property services, and just […]
Sheriff body cameras show that local elections matter
This week, Greenville County sheriff deputies will start being outfitted with body cameras, according to a report by The Greenville News. There is, of course, some debate over the impact body cameras have on law enforcement, with the loudest dissent coming from those who believe it hinders police from using necessary force in certain situations. But […]
Buying a home with creative financing
On the movie The Big Short, there are some humorous scenes that depict individuals (and those around them) before the Great Recession who have found ways to obtain multiple mortgages even though they clearly should not have qualified for more than one, if that. The banks even came up with the slang term “NINJA loan,” […]
Can Greenville become more affordable?
The Greenville News recently did a great writeup on the accolades Greenville has received and what that means for the future of the city. There is a lot to digest in the article, but one common thread was that Mayor White and others are concerned about ensuring that the city is affordable for all of the […]