Spartanburg High PTO Hosts Spring Viking Vendor Market Saturday, May 2 With 60-Plus Vendors
The Spartanburg High School Parent-Teacher Organization is holding its spring Viking Vendor Market on Saturday, May 2, inside the Viking Arena at 2250 East Main Street in Spartanburg, with more than 60 local vendors, food trucks, and activities planned. The PTO promoted the event on its website and social media channels, calling it a chance […]
Downtown Spartanburg Transformation Continues: Active Construction Sites Captured in New Photos
Downtown Spartanburg’s Transformation Continues: A Look at Active Construction Sites Aerial and street-level photographs published Monday by GoUpstate document the scope of ongoing construction activity reshaping downtown Spartanburg’s skyline and streetscape. From the Morgan Square district to the western end of East Main Street, cranes, fencing, and active work crews signal a building boom that […]
Understanding SC Property Taxes — A Straight-Talk Guide for Buyers
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor Property Taxes in SC Are More Favorable Than Most States — Here Is How They Work South Carolina’s property tax system has several structural advantages for primary homeowners, including a low assessment ratio, an exemption from state-level property taxes, and a homestead exemption for qualifying […]
Moving to Spartanburg SC — The Relocation Checklist You Need
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor Moving to Spartanburg: Your Step-by-Step Timeline Relocating to Spartanburg SC involves more than packing boxes. From transferring your driver’s license to enrolling kids in school to finding a new doctor, dozens of logistical tasks need to happen in the right order. This checklist organizes everything […]
Best Neighborhoods for Families in Spartanburg SC — Ranked by Schools and Safety
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor Why Neighborhood Choice Matters More Than the House For families with children, the school district is often the deciding factor in a home purchase. In Spartanburg County, school quality, safety, walkability, and access to parks and employers vary significantly by area. This guide covers five […]
Renting vs. Buying in Spartanburg Right Now — What the Numbers Say
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor The Question Every Spartanburg Renter Is Asking With Spartanburg’s housing market shifting and mortgage rates elevated from their historic lows, the rent-vs.-buy decision is more complex than it was five years ago. This guide compares the real costs using current Spartanburg numbers so you can […]
The 5 Remodels That Get Your Money Back When You Sell in SC
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor Not All Renovations Pay Off Equally When you sell a home in South Carolina, buyers will compare your property against dozens of others. Some remodeling projects reliably return most of what you spend at resale; others deliver enjoyment while you live there but minimal return […]
10 Steps to Buying a Home in Spartanburg SC — The Complete Guide
Published by A. Adaeze Mason, Real Estate & Living Editor Getting Started: Why the Order of Steps Matters Buying a home in Spartanburg SC is one of the largest financial decisions most people make. The process involves legal contracts, inspections, lender timelines, and SC-specific disclosures that can trip up first-time buyers who skip steps or […]