Archive for November, 2006
“Generation Debt” the term coined for the 22-29 age group is finding that the lack of their financial eduction has created a tremendous burden in their lives. The problem is serious and the solution for them will prove difficult. The lack of financial education is about to change as Marlboro County Schools now provide financial classroom [...]
Marlboro County has some of the most affordable housing in the State of South Carolina with the average home price being well below other booming markets. Prices for homes in our area are trending upward which will likely cause home buyers coming in the market the first of the year some financial pain.
Another difficulty in [...]
Marlboro County tax bills, normally sent in October, should be arriving in your mail soon. The delays are likely caused due to reassessment this year. New Homeowners who purchased this year, need to contact the tax assessor to get their bills as they will likely be sent to the former owner of record.
South Carolina’s Governor was sent home today to get his identification as he attempted to exercise his right to vote. Apparently he was not recognized by poll workers or was it the poll watchers who prevailed in our Governor not being allowed to cast his vote until he provided proper identification? My guess is the later. [...]
Sales on the Coast are cooling but the Pee Dee region leads the State in growth according to the third quarter report from the MLS data from the South Carolina Association of REALTORS(R). That’s good news for the Pee Dee area which had a 12.26% increase in home sales over July thru September last year.
The current economic climate in Marlboro County can prove difficult for families affected by recent layoffs. With our unemployment rate at 10.2% finding employment may not be easy. It is imperative that lenders be contacted before they contact you if you are unable to make full payments or if payments will be delayed.
Lenders can offer several options to homeowners [...]
