I’ve been flipping houses for about five years now, and I can tell you from firsthand experience, it’s not a glorious task. Unlike the shows on TV, it’s difficult to make money flipping houses, and the stress involved along the way can be overwhelming. However, thanks to reality TV and, more recently, an optimistic economy, […]
Small Business Spotlight: Keep and Bear Arms + Gunsmithing
There are a lot of guns in the US – over 300,000,000, according to the Congressional Research Service. Some people use their guns regularly for hunting or carrying/self-defense, but many have guns that were given to them or that they bought years ago that are simply stored away in closets, displays, or safes. Oftentimes these guns […]
7 Things to Know about Hail Claims
Each year insurance adjusters get ready to kick off the “storm season” with a trip to the Upstate of SC in March, and each year the Upstate delivers. This year was no different as the Upstate got pummeled by hail right on schedule, and many homeowners found themselves on the phone with their insurance company trying to […]
Small Business Spotlight: Dixon Pest Solutions
In SC, we have a lot of pest problems. Ants. Termites. Cockroaches (HUGE ones). Mosquitos. Bed bugs. Rodents. And those are just a small handful of the disgusting pest possibilities. So having a good, reliable pest control expert is one of the most valuable things you can find. It seems like most people like to call the Orkins […]
Small Business Spotlight: PLG Auto Restoration
For the next several weeks, we’re going to highlight some local small businesses that are doing uniquely amazing things in the Upstate. Feel free to comment or email me with any local businesses you think are worthy of being in TGM’s “Small Business Spotlight.” This week’s spotlight is on a business that could change the way […]
IKEA kitchen review… two years later
Two years ago, my wife and I decided it was time to overhaul our almost 50 year-old kitchen. We made plans to remove several walls, add an island, move the sink, under-mount lights and electrical outlets, and install all new cabinetry, including an oversized pantry. We had everything figured out to a t, and then we […]
8 Misconceptions When Buying Directly from a Listing Agent
The longer I’m in this business, the more I hear people who want to buy a home say, “I just like to call the listing agent and have them take care of me.” This is a shocking statement. Why? Because buying a home is a legal transaction, and when a legal transaction takes place, you […]
The Future of Greenville Developments: Verdae
This post is Part Four in the series on The Future of Greenville Developments. I’ve been in Greenville since 2004, and since that time, probably no major area of Greenville, besides downtown itself, has undergone as dramatic a change as Verdae has. When people think of Verdae, they generally envision Legacy Park and the developments around […]
What Your Realtor Says, and What He Really Means
Being a REALTOR® is a bit surreal at times. The tight rope the law requires us to walk is next-to impossible. We’re supposed to advise our clients but not make them feel pressured to make a decision. We’re supposed to write contracts for our clients but not give legal advice (ha!). We’re supposed to recommend vendors […]
The Future of Greenville Developments: Camperdown
This post is Part Three in the series on The Future of Greenville Developments. As you walk down Main Street in Greenville, there’s a noticeable void (for lack of a better word) of restaurants, shops, and interesting sights between the Chamber of Commerce and Falls Park. What I mean is that there’s not a whole lot to see or […]