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INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ISSUE:
Top Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell This Fall
Current Mortgage Rates
Greenville Market Update
Recipe of the Month
What’s Happening Around Greenville
And more …
Top Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell This Fall
Find a Reliable Real Estate Agent
An experienced and trustworthy agent can provide valuable guidance on pricing, marketing, and negotiating offers. They can also recommend reliable contractors and staging professionals, helping to streamline the entire process.
Complete Necessary Repairs
Address any outstanding repairs or maintenance issues (ie: leaky faucets, damaged flooring, repainting scuffed walls) in your home before listing it on the market. Addressing these Issues upfront can help prevent potential buyers from being deterred by visible problems and can also increase the overall appeal of your home.
Fall Tidying
Clean and declutter! Because it’s fall, you’ll want to pay special attention to tidying up the yard - don’t let the leaves rot! Thoroughly clean your home, paying special attention to often overlooked areas such as light fixtures and baseboards Decluttering also makes rooms appear larger and more inviting
Stage Your Home for Success
Properly staging your home can significantly impact it’s perceived value and appeal to potential buyers. Additionally, professional photography can make a substantial difference In attracting buyers online, where the majority of home searches begin
If you ’ re ready to take the next steps in the selling process, don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss how I can assist you In achieving your real estate goals! - Linda
Greenville Market Update
Recipe ofthe month
Farro Salad with Roasted Root Vegetables
SERVES 6-8
Ingredients:
3 cups water
4 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups uncooked pearled farro
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 medium parsnips, peeled, cores removed and discarded, and cut into 3/4inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 small yellow onion, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled celery root (about 3/4-inch piece)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus parsley leaves, for garnish
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
Instructions:
1 While farro cooks, toss together carrots, parsnips, onion, celery root, 1/4 cup oil, and 2 teaspoons salt on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in an even layer. Roast in preheated oven until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 450°F Bring 3 cups water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Stir in farro. Cover and reduce heat to low Cook until farro is tender and water is mostly absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 10 minutes
2 Drain any excess water from farro Stir together farro, chopped parsley, vinegar, pepper, roasted vegetables and any residual oil from roasting pan, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days If chilled, let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving
3 Just before serving, stir in remaining 2 tablespoons oil Season to taste with salt, pepper, and vinegar Garnish with parsley leaves 4
AROUND THE TOWN greenville, sc
Opening Night: Beethoven's Ninth and Red Carpet Experience| October 6th
Step into a world of musical brilliance under the baton of the next Music Director of the Greenville Symphony at The Peace Center. Three esteemed local collegiate choruses combine to present the monumental Ninth Symphony, famous for its "Ode to Joy" melody. This important concert marks a thrilling chapter for the orchestra, promising an unforgettable evening dedicated to the power of collective harmony
Bank of America Fall for Greenville | October 10th - 13th
Come and celebrate the autumn season at the Bank of America Fall for Greenville, presented by Pepsi. This family-friendly three-day smorgasbord of food and entertainment showcases 50+ local restaurants serving some 250-plus dishes with more than 50 beers on tap, wine vendors, and over 75 musical acts on six stages it is an absolute must-do for food and music lovers alike. Thursday: 5-10p, Friday: 12-10p, Saturday: 11a-9p, Sunday: 12-7p
Boo in the Zoo | October 16th - 30th
Greenville Zoo’s annual family-friendly Halloween event is back for its 38th year! This event features trick-or-treating and fun specialty areas including Dragon Alley, Ghost Town, and much more. Everyone is invited to dress up and join in the Halloween fun! Recurring daily from 3-8pm.
Greenville Country Music Fest | October 18th - 20th
Greenville Country Music Fest is back! The fifth-annual festival will take over CCNB Amphitheatre in Simpsonville, SC on Friday, October 18 to Sunday, October 20 Headliners Jon Pardi, Whiskey Myers, and Megan Moroney will take over the main stage and other notable names on the lineup include: The Red Clay Strays, Charley Crockett, Chase Rice, Parmalee, Dylan Marlowe, and more!
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