The Furman Group

04/18/2024

We need to discuss the elephant in the room. Homebuying isn't what it used to be a few years ago. *However* -- while it's true that there are fewer homes on the market, it's *also* true that there are enough homes in every price range to make it possible for buyers to find the right home and not have to settle.

Feeling that interest rate fear? I get it. Rates are higher than they've been in recent years, but it IS still possible to find the right home in your budget. My advice if wanting to buy?
Date the rate and marry the house. 🏡

When rates drop again, you can refinance and not have any battles on the price of your home which you can't change.
Perhaps you're also staying out of the real estate market because there's no way you can save 20% of a home price. Here's something that you might not know:

You do NOT need to put 20 percent down. 💯

Have questions about homeownership in South Carolina? Don't be shy -- questions are normal! Message me here or email me directly so we can find a time to get together and discuss any and all questions and comments you might have!

We need to discuss the elephant in the room. Homebuying isn't what it used to be a few years ago. *However* -- while it's true that there are fewer homes on the market, it's *also* true that there are enough homes in every price range to make it possible for buyers to find the right home and not have to settle.

Feeling that interest rate fear? I get it. Rates are higher than they've been in recent years, but it IS still possible to find the right home in your budget. My advice if wanting to buy?

Date the rate and marry the house. 🏡

When rates drop again, you can refinance and not have any battles on the price of your home which you can't change.

Perhaps you're also staying out of the real estate market because there's no way you can save 20% of a home price. Here's something that you might not know:

You do NOT need to put 20 percent down. 💯

Have questions about homeownership in South Carolina? Don't be shy -- questions are normal! Message me here or email me directly at [email protected] so we can find a time to get together and discuss any and all questions and comments you might have!

04/18/2024

Rocking chair front porch welcomes you home to 100 Briton Way! Located in Brookfield West subdivision, less than 15 minutes to downtown Greenville, and zoned to Pelham Road, Beck, and JL Mann. 4 bedrooms, 2.5bathrooms, PLUS additional bonus/rec room above the 2 car attached garage. NEWER HVAC units. BRAND new tankless hot water heater.

Main level boasts designated home office with French doors, dining room, and open concept kitchen and living with gas log fireplace. HUGE kitchen island perfect for entertaining, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range, and ample storage.

Laundry and powder room also located on the main level. Second level you’ll find oversized Primary bedroom, en-suite with dual vanity, glass tile shower, walk-in closet, along with remaining 3 bedrooms and full hall bathroom. Step out onto the tranquil screened porch with vaulted ceiling, stone patio, and flat fully fenced backyard.

Fully inspected and minor repairs being completed. Schedule a showing before this traditional brick charmer is gone!

List price: $589,615
4 bed | 2.5 bath | 0.34 acres | 2800+ sq ft

01/18/2023

We're excited (but not necessarily surprised 😉) to find Greenville listed as one of the New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2023”!
This city is amazing, and we're incredibly proud to call it home. From our dynamic food scene and exciting local festivals, to our beautiful parks and unbeatable nature, it's easy to see why so many are considering Greenville to be more than just "a place to go" in 2023! If you’re ready to make Greenville home, give us a call! 💚🏡

Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/.../52-places-travel-2023.html

So excited (but not necessarily surprised 😉) to find Greenville listed as one of the New York Times “52 Places to Go in 2023”!

This city is amazing, and I'm incredibly proud to call it home. From our dynamic food scene and exciting local festivals, to our beautiful parks and unbeatable nature, it's easy to see why so many are considering Greenville to be more than just "a place to go" in 2023! If you’re ready to make Greenville home, let me know! 💚🏡

Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/travel/52-places-travel-2023.html

12/20/2022

Patrick Furman, Realtor - The Furman Group sharing an incredible Holiday story!
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As the holiday season of 1938 came to Chicago, Bob May wasn’t feeling much comfort or joy. A 34 year old advertising copywriter for Montgomery Ward, May was exhausted and nearly broke. His wife Evelyn was bedridden, on the losing end of a two year battle with cancer. This left Bob to look after their 4 year old daughter, Barbara.

One night, Barbara asked her father, “Why isn’t my mommy like everybody else’s mommy?”

As he struggled to answer his daughter’s question, Bob remembered the pain of his own childhood. A small, sickly boy, he was constantly picked on and called names. But he wanted to give his daughter hope, and show her that being different was nothing to be ashamed of. More than that, he wanted her to know that he loved her and would always take care of her.

He couldn’t afford to buy his daughter a gift for Christmas, so Bob decided to write a special bedtime story just for her (and make a homemade picture book).
In early December, Bob’s wife died.

Though he was heartbroken, he kept working on the book for his daughter. A few days before Christmas, he reluctantly attended a company party at Montgomery Ward. His co-workers encouraged him to share the story he’d written.
After he read it, there was a standing ovation.

Everyone wanted copies of the book.

Montgomery Ward bought the rights to the book from their debt-ridden employee. Over the next six years, at Christmas, they gave away six million copies to shoppers. Every major publishing house in the country was making offers to obtain the book.
In an incredible display of goodwill, the head of the department store returned all rights to Bob May. Four years later, he became a millionaire.

The bedtime story he wrote for his daughter was titled “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

12/17/2022

Patrick Furman, Realtor - The Furman Group touring a very cool cabin in Cleveland SC, just minutes from Caesers Head. Check it out!!
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Did you know that Caesers Head is likely named after an early mountaineer's dog? Being only a few miles from Caesers Head, it’s only fitting that my favorite hiking buddy (my 13 year old lab, Maeve) joins us as we explore this cabin!

If you love hiking, spectacular views, or mountain living, we’re going to introduce you to something you didn’t know you needed…

Trailhead (oops, “house address”): 107 Matthews Creek Lane, Cleveland SC 29635

Sweeping views from every room
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Loft
Wood burning stove
Front and Back covered porch
Just shy of 6 acres
Exterior recently stained
New roof, new HVAC, new appliances, new hot water heater, and more…

It’s move-in ready – even the bedroom furniture and washer/dryer convey!

So close to all the places you’ve already fallen in love with: Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, Caesers Head, Bald Rock, Raven Cliff Falls, Table Rock, Jones Gap, Pinnacle Mtn, and the list goes on and on… this cabin is in the middle of it all!!!

If you want to see this cabin in person (or similar proiperties in the upstate), give me a call! My personal cell is (864) 283-4560

Thanks
-Patrick

Quick update: Maeve’s days of chasing squirrels may be behind her, but she’s always up for a hike. After exploring the cabin (Maeve went off to explore the 6 acres), we headed to Raven Cliff Falls Trail. She did great – about 4 miles, a little over 2 hours with several stops for treats and pets! Any time in the woods with my favorite hiking buddy is time well spent and I’m sure she has many more trail miles to log!!

12/14/2022

From the Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty page:

We may be biased, but we think we have the best real estate associates out there. Today, we are featuring Samantha Snyder as part of our Meet the Agent series. Samantha is a Broker Associate out of our Greenville brokerage, and she is a member of The Furman Group, Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty's top team.

Get to know more about Samantha in the below post, and reach out to her directly at [email protected].
Samantha Snyder, Realtor - The Furman Group