Justin Winter's Carolina Lake and Mountain Blog

Tips on Spring Planting

Spring is officially here and if you are like many, you are contemplating what you can do to improve your landscaping. According to the Appraisal Institute, landscaping can increase the value of your home and increase the probability of it selling much quicker. Many homebuyers will ask to see a home based solely on its… Read more »

Spring Is a Great Time to List Your Home

Are you on the fence about selling your luxury property in the Lake Keowee area? Have you considered listing but are debating whether now is the best time? Questions like these plague many would be home sellers and they are absolutely valid concerns. You have put so much time, effort, commitment, and love into your… Read more »

Greenville: Fun for the Whole Family

Whether you are trying to get the kids to burn off some energy outside or looking for a fun educational experience, Greenville offers plenty of family-friendly adventures. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate Located in downtown Greenville, The Children’s Museum of the Upstate is designed to spark a lifelong passion for curiosity and learning through… Read more »

Finding A Home Inspector You Can Trust

Purchasing your dream home in the Lake Keowee region of South Carolina with Justin Winter & Associates | Forbes Global Properties will undoubtedly be one of the best experiences you will have. Our team of expert Realtors knows the Lake Keowee area like no one else and will guide you every step of the way…. Read more »

Unique Things To Do In Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina is considered “hometown” to many residents of The Cliffs communities. This thriving small-ish town with a city feel has become a staple on top ten lists and its southern charm combined with progressive ideas has put it on the map. Many are just now discovering the unique attributes of Greenville and relishing… Read more »

Duke Energy’s World of Energy

Located at the Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, SC, a short drive from the Cliffs Communities, Duke Energy’s World of Energy provides a fun and interactive environment for the whole family. With its many interactive activities and educational models, the World of Energy is an exciting place to learn about electricity. Opened in 1969, the… Read more »

South Carolina’s Nickname: The Palmetto State

Residents of The Cliffs Communities and The Reserve at Lake Keowee enjoy so many things that upstate South Carolina has to offer. They will tell you that The Palmetto State is a great place to visit and to live. But what about this nickname, The Palmetto State? Our state’s nickname is from the sabal palmetto tree. Not many… Read more »

Made in Greenville

With twice the average number of manufacturing employees, it’s easy to understand why Greenville, SC and the rest of Upstate South Carolina have a strong reputation for manufacturing. As South Carolina Commerce Secretary, Bobby Hitt, put it, “We make things.” But, what kind of things? From BMW’s to bandanas Greenville, SC makes it all. BMW:… Read more »

Hagood Mill

Just down the road from The Cliffs, in Pickens, SC, visitors are encouraged to step back in time on the grounds of Hagood Mill. Greeted by a blacksmith shop, two historical cabins, a cotton gin and moonshine still, guests can witness one of the oldest operating gristmills in South Carolina. The pride of Hagood, this… Read more »