I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for great resources to help me come up with home decorating ideas.
Here are a few of my favorite online home decorating resources:
- www.designingonline.com
- www.HGTV.com
- www.homedecorexchange.com
- http://interiordec.about.com
- www.IKEA.com – I know, not really interior decorating ideas, but I LOVE their stuff!
Hopefully this short list comes in handy for your next home improvement project.
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Home inspections really are a critical piece of the real estate puzzle. Because there are so many potential ‘problem spots’ or issues that could crop up with any home, new constructions or turn-of-the-century, it really it important to make sure your new house gets inspected prior to buying. And if you have any concerns or would like to get a heads up on any potential problem spots prior to selling your home, a home inspection can definitely help.
This short video shares why it’s so important to have a home inspection and what some of the questions you should ask when selecting the company to perform the inspection:
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Of course I always recommend all my clients get home inspections performed prior to buying a new house. If you’re unsure of which companies to call, I’d be more than happy to offer my recommendations as I’ve dealt with my fair share of home inspectors!
Contact Sharon Salisbury today!
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Our very own Fort Mill SC was recently named to Business Week magazine’s “Best Affordable Suburbs” list.
According to the entry found on Business Week’s website:
“Fort Mill, SC, just south of the North Carolina border and 18 miles from Charlotte, is home to the Charlotte Knights’ baseball stadium. About 36% of residents are married with children. The average commute is 22 minutes.”
Here’s a link to the story:
Fort Mill SC Named to Business Week’s “Best Affordable Suburbs” List
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The Charlotte Observer has a pretty cool tool that lets you see what the real estate values in certain areas have done over the past 8 years. If you’re curious to see what your home prices have done, definitely check it out.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/661/story/501993.html
Unfortunately, the don’t list on Rock Hill SC or Fort Mill SC areas. At least not yet. 
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Here’s a list of activities taking place this week in and around Rock Hill, SC this week:
Winthrop men’s basketball: Tomorrow, 1/20 at Charleston Southern for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff.
Poverty, right in our backyard: Advocates for Progress will host a presentation about poverty in Winthrop University’s Owens Hall, Room G01 in Rock Hill at 7 p.m. on Tuesday 1/20.
Calling all artists: Wednesday is the deadline to submit a design for this year’s public art project, sponsored by the Arts Council of York County, the Fort Mill Rotary Club and the South Carolina Arts Commission. Public submissions are needed for 3-by-6-foot banners that will hang in storefronts on Main Street. For details, visit www.yorkcountyarts.org.
Kids who need a heart: A reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday for the South Carolina Heart Gallery exhibit at Perimeter Gallery, 121 E. Main St., Rock Hill, through Jan. 31. The Heart Gallery is a national project that uses the power of photography to find homes for children in foster care.
Gospel sounds: Explore the sights and sounds of “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” at McCelvey Center in York. At 8 p.m. Saturday, listen to the gospel sounds of the Peasall Sisters, who provided the singing voices of the Wharvey Gals, George Clooney’s on-screen daughters in the 2000 blockbuster. The concert is $10. For details, visit www.chmuseums.org.
Winthrop men’s hoops: On Saturday the Eagles travel to conference rival Coastal Carolina University in Conway. The game starts at 2 p.m.
Attention, all brides: See more than 100 wedding professionals showcase products and services at The Bridal Showcase from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St., Charlotte.
This list comes courtesy of the Rock Hill Herald Online.
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