Home Finally Sold! (Greenville, Easley, Greer: for sale, mortgages, selling a home)

[Allentown]

The good news is that our home has finally sold after being on the market since April. We were very scared that we might be forced into paying two mortgages as our new home in SC is being built with an anticipated closing in early October, and our NJ home sitting o the market. The market is bad, if your home is priced right, and has an appeal, someone will come along and make you that offer. We dropped the price on our NJ home twice since it went on the market and our agent met to suggest we do another drop in price as the market and the area had no movement. We were very worried because we had a magic number that we knew we needed to get in order to accomplish our goal of building a new home, paying it off immediately, and then socking some money away in a bank as profit from the sale. We were just on the verge of calling the agent back to make that 3rd price reduction and in walks a young couple with the husband being in the military, and the couple basically living out of boxes. They were simply in love with our home at first sight with the spacious, fenced-in backyard as the deal sealer! You see, this couple ( dog lovers ) had their pet dog staying with friends in SC until that perfect home came along. Lord and behold this became a match made in heaven. We are closing on the NJ home on Sept.14th then closing on our new home in Easley,SC on October 10th. What a journey. Keep the faith is what I may say to those who have homes setting on the market. Selling a home is such a draining experience. This was our 1st since building our NJ home 34yrs.ago. I'll be glad when this is all over and I'm safely in my SC home. We are really looking forward to getting out from behind stacks of packed boxes, talking & planning with moving companies etc. It is such a drain on normal life. But, the good news is how satisfying you feel when that deal comes along. Good Luck to those on the market. South Carolina here we come!

Allentown

[Sheri Sanders]

Allentown,

I am so happy for you! I hope that we get an opportunity to meet once you get settled in Easley. You have 2 new restaurants near you now. The Golden Corral and Copper River! I deal with situations like yours every day and know the stress that you have been under.

[Allentown]

Hi Sheri!
Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hopefully we may get an opportunity to meet. I'm sure glad that part of the stress is over. We are excited and looking ahead to our new location. Actually we were down in Easley about 3 weeks ago during the heat wave and did have an opportunity to check out the "Golden Corral" A nice place that would be a good change, although not on a regular basis. I did find that "coffeehouse " you spoke about some time ago, down near the RR tracks.

Thanks for everything. Still looking for a good "primary" doctor but I'm sure when we get down to speak with some of the residents we will get some good recommendations

Take care!
Alentown (Dan)

[Sheri Sanders]

Dan,

I've been very busy and haven't had the time to check in to this site. There are many doctors in the area and I'm sure that you'll find one that you like. What type of restaurants do you prefer? I am embarrassed to say that we eat out most of the time because of my working hours. I should be able to point you in the right direction!

Sheri

[jetguy]

To Allentown....
Are you moving from the Allentown, NJ area?...Congratulations on the sale of your home there. I currently have a house in the Shamong, NJ area for sale since May and I'm hoping to have that one special couple fall in love with my home and make me an offer too.....I bought a home in Greer, SC before selling back in NJ - obviously not the preferred way to go, but the house I wanted wouldn't have been available if I had to sell my home first....I replies to your inquirey about O Gauge trains in the Greenville area....I'm into O gauge trains and flying and would enjoy a chance to know a fellow hi railer.......ciao Jetguy

[EasleyGal]

Dear Allentown,

I read some earlier messages about your search for a good place for a cup of coffee. There is a new coffee and ice cream shop opening on November 1st located on HWY 153 in Easley, directly across from Blockbuster and Bi-lo (close to the intersection of 153 & 81). It's supposed to have a really good atmosphere where you can sit and enjoy your coffee and a muffin and read the paper. Or if you have a lap top it's supposed to have free wi-fi access. You should check it out. I know I will!