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Old Pickens Presbyterian Church

  The Old Pickens Presbyterian Church was built around 1850 and is in excellent condition.  It serves as a wonderful example of mid-nineteenth century churches that were built in the “meeting-style”. The cemetery that is adjacent to the building has over 200 graves, many which date back to the Revolutionary War! Today, you can see… Read more »

Your House As Seen By…

How do you perceive the value of your own home? Odds are, it differs from the view of your lender, potential buyer, tax assessor or appraiser. Pause for a moment to reflect on the info graphic below, courtesy of Rob Fraim. Home appraisals are an important tool in the home sale process for all parties… Read more »

The History of Clemson University

With the name Clemson on everyone’s lips, we wanted to share a little about the history of the university. Thomas Green Clemson was born in Philadelphia and educated in Europe. At the age of 31, Clemson married Anna Maria Calhoun, the daughter of John C. Calhoun. Outliving his wife and four children, Clemson established in… Read more »

The Eagle Has Landed

Caesar’s Head, the gateway to a large area of public lands in northern Greenville County, collectively called the Mountain Bridge Wilderness has an active hawk watch September through November. If you visit on the right day in mid September you might see hundreds of Broad-winged Hawks in migration from the overlook. Luckily, our Broker, Justin… Read more »

Mountain Lake Property a Drier Bet than Coastal

Almost 40% of the American population lives in a coastal county. Both residential and commercial real estate along the coast remain in perpetually strong demand, and descriptions of private residences or communities frequently boast their proximity to the ocean. After all, living within walking distance of a sandy beach or stunning cliffs is idyllic and… Read more »

History on Display through the Oconee Heritage Center

Part of the Cliffs Communities, The Cliffs at Keowee Falls, are in Oconee County. This county is rich in history and the Oconee Heritage Center’s mission is to preserve and promote this heritage. The center has a museum in Walhalla to showcase much of this history. The Oconee Heritage Center museum highlights the historical and… Read more »

Looking Toward “Rewirement”

  If you’re approaching or have reached retirement age—and yet we could be describing active people of any age, mental and physical health is critical to enjoying a fulfilling life. These days, people are choosing to retire later, or not at all. Buoyed by a new sense of freedom and the self-assurance that comes with age… Read more »

Falling in Love with Fall!

It may be the cooler weather you like or perhaps the fact that football season is here…but no matter what, we all can enjoy the beautiful changing of the leaves during the Fall season. Here at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we have a front row seat to some of the best Autumn… Read more »