SC Senate to vote on Cigarette Tax

After considerable debate and a number of amendments, the Senate gave second reading to H.3584 , increasing the cigarette tax, late Wednesday. As amended, the legislation increases the current 7 cents tax to 57 cents per pack, generating a total of $136.1 million. The majority of funds go to the South Carolina Medicaid Reserve Fund. Funds also go to a smoking prevention and cessation program, the Hollings Cancer Center for lung cancer research, the Department of Agriculture to promote SC grown products, and the I-95 Corridor Authority for a grant program for infrastructure. The bill must receive a third and final reading before it is returned to the House to consider Senate amendments. H.3584 passed the House with a 30 cents per pack increase.
Numerous amendments to the bill were considered on Wednesday, including a failed amendment offered by Senator Bright that would have directed cigarette tax revenue towards commercial property relief. Other amendments offered would have directed the revenue to public schools, the court system and aviation incentives; they were either tabled, withdrawn or failed to receive approval.

Lexington's new Builder

Holiday Builders

Holiday Builders features new homes in Sylvan Ridge at

Wellesley

The agents in our office were invited by Holiday Builders to visit Sylvan Ridge at Wellesley on Wednesday. We toured the model homes and existing inventory in this great addition to Wellesley subdivision. These Holiday homes represent an excellent buy and include many upgrades and options. Holiday Builders is now paying up to $6000 in closing costs and prepaid items. If a first time home buyer buys a Holiday home, they will get $6000 toward closing and the $8000 tax credit. If you needed the push off the fence, here it is! Call or email and let’s set a time to look at these homes. If you are in the market for a new home, now is the best time to buy! Call Edwin for a current list of inventory homes at 803-609-7653

Feel free to call Edwin about his expierence with Holiday Builders and talk with his clients that consider it thier home.

Directions Lexington SC-take Hwy 378 to Right on Ginny Ln (across from Corley Mill Road off I-20 lex sd) Go 1.5 miles turn Right into Wellesley then go left at circle MENTION THIS AD and you could recieve..............

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Real Estate is Good

When watching, listening or reading the news one point becomes painfully clear. The scriptwriters for the news have no new message. They have no imagination, no creativity and no new ideas. Only one writer is needed because they only say one thing ... the sky is falling.
At our company awards breakfast last week it was apparent that some of us had not gotten the gloom doom sky is falling memo. It was a room full of optimism, new ideas and hope for a bright future. Yes, we are in uncharted waters but it is times like these that bring out the winners. People are attracted to hope and optimism. I am doing well this year but I have to adapt my business plan each day to changing and challenging news. If something in my plan isn't working then I find another avenue to success. Don't waste valuable time lamenting about the "good old days". Even if they were good old days, they are gone, so get over it and move forward. No one wants to work with a depressed pessimistic realtor when buying or selling their home. I am neither depressed nor pessimistic. I see some amazing opportunities for me and my clients.
Winners are the ones that see opportunity in most any situation. Winners like swimming in uncharted waters for the challenge it presents. Winners are optimistic!
For more information about your market or any market conditions dont hesitate to call 803-609-SOLD or email mail@609sold.com
Edwin Gerace, CSP,ASR,CGREP