Greenville SC Real Estate Updates

W.W. Grainer Inc. plans to expand their Fountain Inn distribution center, making it the largest center on the east coast.  The maintenance product supplier will end up increasing its work force by 250 jobs over the next five years.  The retrofit of the existing facility just off I-385 in Fountain...

Copper Lakes, affordable new homes for seniors and a gated residential community under development in northern Greenville County South Carolina, has announced that they will temporarily halt the project until economic conditions improve.  The development, which is north of Travelers Rest, will ha...

For Senior New Homes construction in Greenville South Carolina real estate The Cascades at Verdae, Greenville's newest continuing care retirement community or CCRC, has opened on the Verdae development.  The Cascades is a luxury community that features various levels of care for seniors so that o...

We're starting to see a steady stream of business expansions in Pickens County.  Techtronic announced that it will invest $3.8 million and create 152 jobs by moving it's generator business from China to the Upstate.   They also plan to expand their pressure washer business and start a new line of...

It's the time of year when homeowners need to think about the condition of their home for the upcoming winter.  Focusing on energy savings will help the environment and put more dollars into your pocket at the end of the day.  The appliances that typically use the most energy are (in order): Air ...

The latest section of the Swamp Rabbit Trail was named in honor of George Hincapie, our local professional bike rider that teamed with Lance Armstrong on all of his seven Tour de France victories.  George has had an impact on the community and naming the a portion of the bike path after him is fi...

Brian Hotarek, the president of local grocery store chain Bi-Lo, is retiring after more than 30 years in the business.  Interim CEO Randall Onstead will take over the reins until a permanent CEO is found.  Onstead announced that Bi-Lo is not for sale, which gives a little more confidence to their...

A Child's Haven is Greenville County's only treatment program for young abused and neglected children, and it looking to grow into a new facility.  The old Armstrong Elementary School on U.S. 25 about a mile south of Furman University is the perfect place for this institution.  About half of all ...

The mess at the old Victor Mill near Greer is mired in ownership issues.  The mill needs to be cleaned up of toxic materials that have seeped into the ground over the years, but according to county officials, ownership is not clear. The last known owner died several years ago and the company that...

Retirees considering relocation to South Carolina have several tax factors to consider.  Three important ones come to mind:  (1) Social Security income is not subject to tax in SC. (2) Taxpayers 65 and over may be eligible for a deduction against retirement income of up to $15,000 each.  If you s...