things to do in Greenville, SC over Spring Break

It might feel like Christmas Vacation was just a few weeks ago, but Spring Break for Greenville students is only a month away! In 2016, Spring Break falls just after Easter, and takes place from Monday, March 28th to Friday, April 1st. To keep your kids active and engaged throughout the week, we've put together a list of five kid-approved things to do in Greenville, SC over Spring Break. To be fair, these activities would be great any time of year and are fun for the young and young-at-heart members of your family.

Defy Gravity at Gravitopia Extreme Air Sports

Gravitopia is a trampoline facility like no other. With over 60 trampolines, launch decks, foam pits, flying trapeze, trampoline basketball and dodgeball, and many other activities,…

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Last week, we started talking about how you can become a homeowner with our "How to Become a Homeowner in 10 Steps: Steps 1 - 5" blog post. This week, we're continuing with steps 6 - 10, the final steps to homeownership.

Step 6: Gather the Funds

Now that you've chosen the right home for you and your family, you need to select the right loan. Yes, you've been pre-approved for a specific loan amount, but there are hundreds of different loan types and lenders out there. Answering the questions below will help determine which kind of loan will be most suitable to your situation and needs.

  • How much would you like to put down?
  • How is your credit?
  • Are you a first-time buyer?

In order to get the actual loan, you'll need to fill out an…

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Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make. This week, we're featuring steps 1 to 5 of our "How to Become a Homeowner" guide. Following our tips will make the home-buying process as easy and stress-free as possible. So much so that you might even enjoy yourself!

Step 1: Plan, Plan & Plan

As the saying goes "failing to plan is planning to fail." Making sure you have everything in order, from extra cash and mortgage pre-approval, to knowing where you want to live and what kind of house you can afford, will go a long way in making your home-buying process a successful one.

Do some research about your local real estate market to help better define your needs and your goals.

Aside from needing enough money squared away…

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