Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

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 »

Swamp Rabbits Team Up with The Center for Developmental Services!

Greenville’s Swamp Rabbits and SANDLAPPER Securities, LLC invite the community to attend a special hockey night on Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm to benefit The Center for Developmental Services (CDS)! Five dollars from every $15 ticket sold through the www.cdshockey.com website will go toward helping children with special needs, developmental delays, and disabilities. Additionally, throughout… Read more »

Clemson Overthrows Crimson Tide

  Securing the 2017 National Championship title for the Clemson Tigers looked like a distant dream after trailing 10 points going into the fourth quarter. That’s when Clemson’s quarterback, Deshaun Watson, began to dominate the Alabama defense, which had been considered among the greatest in college football history. Watson completed 12 of 18 passes for… Read more »

Restaurant Week in Greenville, South Carolina

Ready for the famed Restaurant Week in Greenville, South Carolina? Starting this Thursday, January 12th, you can begin your 11 day celebration of various restaurants of the Upstate! No matter your taste, there are numerous restaurants to please your palate. From good ol’ Southern cuisine to authentic exotic flavors, Restaurant Week has got you covered…. 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 »

New Resort In Town – The Table Rock Dog Resort That Is!

Have you heard of the new Table Rock Dog Resort? If not, you and your doggie family will be excited to learn of the newly opened country resort-style boarding for dogs. Rachel Hogue, director, has prepared a beautiful setting and schedule for your four-legged loved ones. Located at 840 Table Rock Road in Cleveland, South… Read more »

“Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays” Exhibit

Right here in the midst of the holidays, we have the opportunity to view some of the classic pieces of artwork by Norman Rockwell. The Upcountry History Museum with Furman University have partnered with the Norman Rockwell Museum of Massachusetts to bring the exhibit “Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays”! Rockwell is considered one of… Read more »