NightBeat 2010

I am proud to be a Northwestern Purple Regiment band parent as well as being a fan of the band programs at Rock Hill High and South Pointe. The commitment and dedication of these kids, band directors, volunteers, assistants, parents and so forth is just incredible. For those that enjoy incredible music have we got a treat for you. For the second year in a row Rock Hill, SC will host the NightBeat Drum and Bugle Corps competition on Sunday, August 1. NightBeat , sponsored by Carolina Crown brings together drum and bugle corps from all over the country that perform and compete while showcasing some of the most unbelievable talent that you can find anywhere and it is even more special to know that in some of these corps have a number of kids from York County. This is a great way to support many of the wonderful opportunities popping up in Rock Hill while also supporting the band programs and the 3 Rock Hill high schools. NightBeat is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for these 3 high schools so mark your calendar, watch the paper and TV for announcements and join us at District Three Stadium as we gather to enjoy some of the most incredible display of talent right here in Rock Hill. Stay tuned.

The Power of the Net

I continue to be amazed at the power of the internet and so much of our business is generated by our use of the latest technologies. February ended up being a record month for The Guilliams Team for the number of searches done on our website for potential buyers. The internet is a strong tool and we strongly recommend that if folks are not comfortable or familiar with it you need to get that way because it is the future and the future is here. Not too long ago if folks were looking for a home they would contact a realtor and spend hours at a time driving around looking at neighborhoods and homes. Today people are so busy and they don't have the time or the desire to drive around looking. Buyers are savvy and they use the internet to help them narrow down their searches. Once they have a few properties they contact their realtor to preview homes. We work with our buyers as well to understand what is important to them in their home search so that we can research additional properties, but many times the search is narrowed down by the time we go and preview homes. The internet is a wonderful and remarkable tool and give The Guilliams Team a call today and let us help you better understand the power at your fingertips.

Take Advantage of Our Networks

As we continue to grow our business, and with our professional background, we both realize the importance of building and maintaining a strong network of contacts. We have been fortunate in our careers to build relationships with real estate professionals throughout the United States. How does our network benefit our clients? Easy. We are often asked for advice from friends and previous clients who are relocating to another area if we know of a real estate professional who can help them in their new area with finding a new home. Moving to an area where you don't know any real estate professionals can be a daunting task and many times people will just take potluck and call someone from the yellow pages. Let us help connect you with a person that we trust who we know will offer you top service and share their knowledge of the area when you are moving and looking for a new home. We have such a strong network of professionals willing to help you that we trust and we will follow up to make sure they are doing you a good job. If you find you are in a position where you have to relocate let us help take the hassle and anxiety out of the process and connect you with one of the real estate professionals we trust and recommend. Give The Guilliams Team a call today.

Thank You For Visiting Our Websites

Thank you for visiting our websites and we appreciate your inquiries into our real estate market. We look forward to assisting you with your real estate needs as our market continues to be strong and our market has great value. Our "Team" works hard in helping our clients make the real estate transaction process stress free and we are looking forward to a great year.

Our services to our buyers are free and we look forward to meeting and working to find that perfect property. We would be glad to make ourselves available to preview any properties you may have any interest in and we work around your busy schedules.

For our selling clients we design an aggressive marketing plan to expedite the process of selling their properties in a timely manner. We use the latest technologies to maximize the exposure of your property and we work hard to make every transaction a win-win for all parties.

In addition we have mortgage contacts that can help you get pre-approved through an on line process that helps make the process of buying a home an enjoyable experience.

Please feel free to visit our website at www.theguilliamsteam.com to learn more about our team here at Keller Williams or call us at 803-984-7478 to discuss your specific needs.

Thank you again for your inquiries and we look forward to becoming your partners in making your dreams come true.

Investment Property

Many people often ask us if investing in rental property is a wise investment. For long term investment purposes real estate has long been a wise financial investment strategy for many people. Unfortunately the economy over the last 2 years has had a tremendous effect on folks and many of the effects are negative resulting in a record number of foreclosures and short sales. As a result of this misfortune there are a number of real estate opportunities that make purchasing a second home or an investment property doable when once before many people could not have afforded such an investment. This is a personal decision and one that folks have to give careful thought and consideration to before taking the plunge. We ourselves recently purchased a condo in Myrtle Beach that we are going to fix up and put into a resort rental program. Our hope of course is that the condo will be rented for several weeks throughout the year especially the summer and hopefully will prove to be a wise investment. Before making the decision to purchase the condo we did the research and considered several options including the pros and cons of investing in rental property at the beach verses purchasing property in the town where we live. Again, the options were very viable, but with the deal we were able to negotiate at the beach it is the route we ultimately decided to invest in. Our hope and goal is to have a successful investment and hopefully in the next several years possibly purchase another investment property. Today the rates are at an all time low and with the assistantance th of real estate professionals there are a number of tremendous deals on the market, but consumers must be well informed and in some cases ready to act quickly. We would love to help all our clients and friends achieve their real estate dreams and it would be our pleasure to help you so give us a call today and let us be your partner in helping all your real estate goals be met.

Fort Mill , South Carolina

Since 1986 Gina has called York County home and if there is one area that has made a complete transformation, but retained the hometown feel it is Fort Mill, South Carolina . In the beginning Fort Mill was well known as the home of a textile empire, Springs Industries. One of the original manufacturing plants burned in the early 1980s and that space, which is near downtown, has been converted into a wonderful community park known as the Walter Elisha Park. The park is located near the quaint downtown area that still boasts many unique shops great for spending a leisurely Saturday afternoon. Fort Mill has grown tremendously with residential developments such as Baxter, a new Lowe's store, an unbelieveable Wal-Mart and lots of niche shopping centers and restaurants unique to the Fort Mill area. Locals will tell you to be sure and check out the Peach Stand which offers a great selection of produce, famous Fort Mill peaches, an incredible butcher shop and much more. Fort Mill is growing, however, it maintains the quaintness of long ago. Fort Mill is conveniently located right off of I-77 and is just minutes from Charlotte, NC. Fort Mill is home to the Charlotte Knights which is a AAA baseball franchise. There are so many offerings in Fort Mill and this is just an area that you have to discover to truly appreciate. Give us a call today and let us show you this wonderful South Carolina gem.

Visit Homes for Sale in Fort Mill to see the wide variety of home selections only minutes from downtown Charlottte, North Carolina and we hope you find the free links below useful in your search. This area has all the amenties of a large city but it has retained its small town flavor.

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"WOW"

Have we got a place that you have to check out. Not even sure how to describe it, but when you go make sure you have your walking shoes on. In Fort Lawn, SC just 30 minutes from Charlotte, NC and 20 minutes from Rock Hill, SC you will find "WOW". Two of the previous manufacturing facilities owned and operated by Springs Industries are now home to a furniture and rug superstore in one plant and home accessories in the other plant. In the old Elliott Plant you will find items such as lamps, dishes, Christmas ornaments, candles, outdoor furniture, odd and end pieces, mirrors, home decor and so much more. In what use to be the Frances Plant you will find furniture, rugs, mattresses and deals that are truly unbelievable. We kept hearing about WOW and there is no way to describe it other than "wow". Make the drive to Fort Lawn and check out both of these locations. They are open 7 days a week and it is so worth the drive.