The Furman Group

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!

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

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

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.”

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

The group grows by one with the addition of Matt Nocks, but his experience, depth of knowledge, and exceptional client service expands the group beyond measure. Our clients have gained another trusted resource, a seasoned agent, and an incredible advocate. Check out the official announcement below!

Official release:

Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty is pleased to announce The Furman Group, the number one team at the brokerage, is expanding with the addition of Matt Nocks.

Nocks has been a President’s Circle winner in 2020 and 2021, which signifies he did more than $5 million total sales for Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty in a calendar year. In addition, he won the Most Improved Award in 2020 for highest increase in sales percentage.

A Greenville native, Matt holds degrees from Mars Hill University, where he also played soccer, and Furman University. He is an expert on market conditions and best practices in real estate.

The Furman Group, consisting of Patrick Furman and Samantha Snyder, was awarded Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty’s leader in volume in 2020 and 2021, and they are known for their tireless work ethic, a commitment to client service, and savvy creative marketing.

Learn more about the Upstate SC-based team by visiting www.thefurmangroupsc.com, or by emailing [email protected].

Another life-long client for Matt Nocks - Realtor 🙌

Select words from a very happy client! If you're looking to buy a home or sell property, please consider me your resource!

Now it's easier to send The Furman Group a message.

Difficult to miss the elephant in the room! Samantha Snyder, Realtor - The Furman Group nails it!!

I have good news for homeowners here in Greenville. For the last 2 years, there’s been an elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. The hard truth is, any homeowner with a pulse knows (and has known) they could make a lot of money by selling their house.

But, the question no one had an answer for was, “Where do I go?”

For the last 2 years, it’s been HARD to be a buyer in this market. Really hard. Homes have been selling quickly at record prices.
Which means it’s been a great time to sell your home, but nearly impossible to find your next one.

But that is all changing now.

Buyers may not “feel” it yet, but as a full-time Realtor here in Greenville, I do. Because I am constantly seeing offers and writing offers on homes, I tend to sense these shifts before my clients do.

The market is shifting.
Homes are sitting a little longer.
Price reductions are happening.

This is really good news for buyers. Buyers actually have a much better chance of finding the home they want today than they did just 30 days ago.

But that’s also really good news for sellers, too.
Sellers have a much better chance of finding their next home now. In many cases, sellers can even make an offer contingent on selling their home — that was unheard of just a few months ago!
So the good news is: The elephant is gone. The market is shifting. And that’s actually a great thing.

Give me a call if you have any questions: (864) 601-4862

- Samantha

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