M West in the News

Check out the most recent article on M West!

Former Blandin’s Clean Up Shop in West End will be location of 18 units

When the owner of Blandin’s Clean Up Shop on Main Street in Greenville’s West End retires in a few months, a group of local developers already have plans to transform the auto-detailing business property and two adjoining parcels into a new townhome development...

Read more...

West End Market Investment Opportunity

The Parker Group has been selected as the exclusive brokerage firm to handle the marketing and sale of the historic West End Market in downtown Greenville, SC. The lead agent is Drew Parker, CCIM.

Originally built in 1891, the West End Market has anchored Greenville' s historic west end for over 100 years. Once a bustling cotton warehouse, the Market is now home to shops, restaurants, and professional offices. Ideally located in the heart of Greenville' s burgeoning West End Historic District, just a short walk from the Liberty Bridge on Main Street. Ample City parking is available on-site.

The West End Market sits in the heart of Greenville's burgeoning West End Historic District. It is located at the intersection of South Main Street and Augusta Street. For more information, click here.

Downtown Town home Anyone?

Greenville, SC - The Parker Group is excited to be marketing a new 18 unit town home development coming to downtown Greenville. Pricing will start at $375,000 and each residence will feature 2 car garages and rooftop terraces. The development has been named M West, paying homage to its physical location on the west end of Main Street.

"We are offering high end residences, a Main Street address, with two car garages, rooftop terraces, and excellent value," says Drew Parker, owner of The Parker Group.

Purchase reservations will be accepted beginning the week of May 12. For more information, visit www.mwestgreenville.com or call the sales office at (864) 326-5047.

What is the Future of Flood Insurance?

Thanks to the lobbying efforts of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has been extended for 5 years. The NFIP essentially guarantees affordable flood insurance to millions of homeowners and businesses across the country. This is an important victory not only for homeowners, but for the housing market in general. Below is a statement released by the NAR:

"As the nation’s leading advocate for homeownership and housing issues, we are pleased that Congress has approved a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, which ensures access to affordable flood insurance for millions of home and business owners across the country,” said NAR President Moe Veissi, broker-owner of Veissi & Associates Inc., in Miami. “Realtors® have been advocating a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP for years. The 5-year reauthorization will end the uncertainty of NFIP stopgap extensions and shutdowns and will help bring stability to real estate markets.”

NAR has long supported the NFIP, which protects property owners in more than 21,000 communities where flood insurance is required for mortgages. More than 5.6 million property owners rely on the program against flood-related disasters, which claimed more lives and property than any other natural disaster in the U.S. over the past century. Click here to read more about NFIP.

Without the NFIP, families and business owners across the U.S. would go without essential flood protection, since the private market cannot guarantee the availability or affordability of flood insurance. The NFIP also saves taxpayers money, since it serves as an alternative to expensive federally funded disaster relief for flood victims. NAR has done a great job on this issue."

Drew Parker, CCIM is the owner of The Parker Company real estate. Drew and his team of experts are equipped to assist you with your commercial or residential real estate needs.

Save Money, Grow Your Own Veggies

Edible gardens can save the average
family as much as $500/yr

Why not save money and do something that's good for your health at the same time?  Edible home gardens are becoming more popular these days for that very reason.  Thanks to a financial recession and an organic food craze, many non-gardeners are deciding to give it a try.

How much can you save?


According to studies conducted by W. Atlee Burpee Co. every $1 spent on seeds and supplies yields approximately $25 worth of produce. George Ball, owner of Burpee Co., says a $10 investment in seeds for tomatoes, beans, bell peppers, lettuce, peas, and carrots, plus $80 for soil, fertilizer, and the cost to build several raised beds, can yield more than $250 worth of produce.

Getting started


If you are new to gardening, then I would recommend spending some time on a site such as Burpee.com to get step by step guidance on what you will need. You could also enlist the services of a local garden club to advise you. The barrier to entry is surprisingly low and the average family of four only needs 200 sq. ft. of land to keep veggies on their plate all summer.  According to gardening experts, you should plan to spend 4 hours per week tending your garden with an additional 8 - 12 hours of prep time each spring.  The cost to buy your first batch of seeds and build your raised beds should cost between $80 - $250.

What to grow?


The most cost effective vegetables to grow include: slicing tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, bush green beans, pole green beans, leaf lettuce, squash and spinach.  Learn more about the yield and savings of each of these by reading Julie Martens article "Save Money with Your Edible Garden".

If you will be moving soon and think a garden isn't worth the effort, think again. A well built edible garden could actually make your home more appealing to potential homebuyers!

*Source: "Save Money with Your Edible Garden" by Julie Martens and W. Atlee Burpee Co.

Drew Parker, CCIM is the owner of The Parker Company real estate. Drew and his team of experts are equipped to assist you with your commercial or residential real estate needs.

New Listing - Home with acreage!

Piedmont, SC - Beauty, privacy, pecan trees...This property has it all! Allow yourself to drift back in time as you drive down the pecan tree lined driveway into your own 6.4 acre slice of heaven. Only 20 minutes from downtown Greenville, this home offers a convenient sanctuary for all who appreciate a slower pace of life. The home is a very well built 1963 custom ranch, featuring an attached garage, 3 bedrooms and a screened in porch. Don't miss an opportunity to live your dream! Call us or your agent today to set up an appointment to view the home.
Click here to get the details!

America's Greatest Main Street - Greenville, SC

It's nice to receive national recognition for the charm of our downtown! If you haven't already, check out Travel and Leisure Magazine's latest rankings of "America's Greatest Main Streets". The revitalization of downtown started over 30 years ago, when Main Street was narrowed from four lanes to just two. Add free parking, wide sidewalks, world class dining, shopping, a pedestrian bridge over a waterfall and you have an award winning downtown. With over 300 event days per year, there is no excuse for you to not get out and enjoy Greenville's Main Street!

Drew Parker, CCIM is the owner of The Parker Company real estate. Drew and his team of experts are equipped to assist you with your commercial or residential real estate needs.