Saluda River Club Blog

Monteith Joins Saluda River Club Executive Team

Edmund H. Monteith, Jr. has joined Saluda River Club as Vice President, Sales and Marketing.  

“Edmund is a talented and experienced real estate and marketing professional who understands the industry from the inside out,” said SRC principal Walter Taylor.  “Saluda River Club is one of the most exciting residential developments in the Southeast and Edmund’s dynamic personality and market insight are an ideal fit.  Andy, Bill and I look forward to his leadership as we see the community through completion and sell-out.”

See the full Press Release .

New Year’s Eve on the River

Saluda River Club is hosting a New Year’s Eve Party at the Chickawa Outdoor Center!    December 31, 7 – 9 pm

Join homeowners, guests and prospective home owners for fun, food and fireworks.  Click here to RSVP to the event.

Homebuyer Tax Credit Q & A

As you may have heard, the tax credit for first time home buyers has been extended! 

To see a great selection of homes and home sites available visit SaludaRiverClub.com.   Remember, you need to close before July1, 2010!

• Q: What has stayed the same in the new law?   First-time home buyers still get a credit of as much as 10% of the purchase price, up to a maximum $8,000.  
• Q: What has changed?   A buyer must have a contract in place before May 1, 2010, and the deal must close before July 1, 2010.  No further extension is expected.  The price of the house is now capped.
• Q: Is it possible to qualify for a credit if I am building a home on a lot I already own?   Yes, according to the National Association of Home Builders. The purchase date is usually considered to be the date of first occupancy, so you would need to move in before July 1, 2010.
• Q: Where can I get more information?   Go to www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com,  a Web site sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders.

Source:  The Wall Street Journal, On-line, November 12, 2009; Tax Report: “The Lowdown on Home-Buyer Tax Credits,” by Laura Saunders.     See full article, for additional details and stipulations of the extended program.

Celebrating the Holidays on the Saluda

Saluda River Club homeowners, guests and prospective homeowners enjoyed an evening of fun for all ages at the Chickawa Outdoor Center.  Christmas trees made out of balloon animals, festive hats in the shapes of reindeer, elves and Santa were included in the holiday cheer.  Children created holiday ornaments and decorated candy canes.  Everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner and shared holiday wishes.

“The Saluda River Club team put together another wonderful event for the community.  This type of gathering and this fabulous location to have it are among the many reseasons we’re happy to live at  Saluda River Club.”

Saluda River Club hosts events throughout the year.  Visit the RSVP page of the website  often for updated event information.  And check out the Events at Saluda page for photos of past events.  Photos from the holiday party to be posted soon.

 

Columbia Area Ranks #12 in Forbes Study

According to the Forbes.com  report on America’s Best Bang-for-the-buck Cities, solid housing markets, relatively stable employment, enviable cost of living and quick commutes are the key features of the country’s most affordable and desirable places to live.  Buyers are also looking for places with natural amenities and protection from future commercial growth. 

Columbia, South Carolina ranked number 12 out of the 100 cities studied. 

Saluda River Club’s unique river amenities and the variety of home styles and prices give Columbia area buyers superior value and a great location.

Forbes looked at the country’s 100 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas — geographic entities defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.  Included in the measures were: home prices; unemployment rates; a three-year job-growth forecast; a three-year home-price forecast; housing affordability; median real estate taxes; and median travel time to work.

See full story at Forbes.com.

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