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THE GREENVILLE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Get expert takes on the ever-changing Upstate market. From home buying and selling tips to neighborhood spotlights, investment advice, and behind-the-scenes stories, this blog delivers honest, data-backed insight into real estate in Greenville and beyond. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, you'll find real value here.
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Rental Market Shift Is Hitting Hard
The Rental Market has shifted fast. Rents are easing from their peak, vacancies are higher, and rentals are taking longer to fill—here’s what the data says and what landlords and renters should expect next.
Apr 85 min read


Greenville Market Stats Just Broke a 10-Year Trend
Greenville’s February numbers delivered a rare surprise—days on market hit the highest level since 2016 and pricing softened, signaling a major shift in buyer urgency and market momentum.
Mar 185 min read


10 Seller Rules for 2026 (and the Biggest Mistake)
A practical Upstate home-selling guide that breaks down the 10 seller rules that matter in 2026, including pricing strategy, buyer behavior, new construction competition, open houses, and the biggest mistake that hurts listings.
Mar 47 min read


10 Buyer Rules for 2026 (and the One Most People Ignore)
A practical Greenville home buying guide that breaks down market conditions, mortgage rates, contingencies, new construction, insurance challenges, and the 10 buyer rules that matter most in 2026.
Feb 257 min read


How Two Winter Storms Impacted Greenville Real Estate and What It Means Moving Forward
Two winter storms shut Greenville down for two weekends, but the market didn’t collapse. Here’s what held steady, what slipped, and what January 2026 signals for the spring ahead.
Feb 187 min read


Why Housing in Greenville Is Set to Get More Expensive
Local fees, state growth worries, and a federal tilt toward high valuations are converging on one outcome for the Upstate: Housing in Greenville Is Set to Get More Expensive unless supply grows or rates fall.
Feb 115 min read


Fed Drama, Rate Whiplash, and What It Means for Greenville
In a month of Fed Drama, Rate Whiplash, Greenville watched rates dip to 5.99%, snap back to the low sixes, and settle into a pattern that rewards steady planning over headline chasing
Feb 45 min read


The “Prices Must Drop” Myth (and Why It Won’t)
Crash chatter is loud, but the Prices Must Drop Myth misses how Greenville’s market actually works—equity-rich owners, scarce distress, and supply-and-demand dynamics that won’t bend to vibes.
Jan 285 min read


December Data Signals a Shift Toward Sellers
Greenville’s year-end wasn’t sleepy. December Data Signals stronger listings, surprise pendings, top-three closings, and months of supply sliding to 3.6—pointing the market back toward sellers as 2026 begins.
Jan 215 min read


The 5% Mortgage Rate Trigger (and Who It Helps)
Greenville has a quiet hinge number: The 5% Mortgage Rate Trigger. When a five appears, prices flatten, confidence returns, and buyers move. This episode explains who benefits—and what to watch as spring momentum builds
Jan 145 min read


Reviewing 2025 Predictions and What Stan Got Right
A no-spin scorecard on the Upstate housing market—mortgage rates above 6%, prices drifting higher, cash at 22%, policy getting tougher, and the final tally: 7.5 out of 10 predictions correct.
Dec 24, 20254 min read


The Market’s New Rhythm—More Listings, Faster Sales, & Real Shifts
More homes hit the market, days on market tightened, and prices kept inching up. November’s stats reveal The Market’s New Rhythm—a buyer-leaning pace with seller wins for homes that are priced and prepped right.
Dec 17, 20255 min read


Inside the Housing Trends That Reshaped Greenville in 2025
Greenville’s 2025 wasn’t typical: affordability pushed moves into Spartanburg, Anderson, and Pickens, rates reset seasonality, and new construction often beat resale. See the Housing Trends That Reshaped Greenville—and what they mean next.
Dec 3, 20255 min read


Buyers Are Back—But the Data Isn’t Playing Along
Buyer traffic is surging across Greenville, but the latest housing data tells a very different story. Here’s why the market feels hot even when the numbers say otherwise.
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Stephanie Worinkeng on Decluttering, Staging & Smarter Storage
When it comes to homes in Greenville, presentation and peace of mind start behind closed doors—closet doors, that is. In this episode of Selling Greenville , professional organizer and owner of A Time to Organize , Stephanie Worinkeng, shares the practical (and deeply human) side of creating a functional home. From paper piles and junk drawers to sentimental items and staging for sale, she breaks down why clutter creeps in—and how to build systems that actually stick. Declutt
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Gen Z Fixer-Upper Fantasies, Millennial Crash Myths, & Boomer Upgrade Blindspots
From fixer-upper fantasies to crash fears and down payment paralysis, Greenville’s generational housing patterns reveal how age and experience shape homeownership—and what each group can learn from the others.
Oct 29, 20255 min read


10 Home Design Trends OUT (and IN) for 2025
Greenville’s 2025 design trends are shaking up the status quo—barn doors, greige, and dark floors are out, while light woods, wallpaper accents, and eat-in kitchens are in.
Oct 22, 20254 min read


Greenville Real Estate Rollercoaster: Record Listings, Rising Prices, and Market Whiplash
The Greenville real estate rollercoaster keeps climbing—record listings, rising prices, and shifting inventory define 2025’s market. See how buyers and sellers can stay steady amid the twists.
Oct 15, 20255 min read


Will a DC Shutdown Stall Greenville Closings? Stan’s Quick Guide + $250 Giveaway Update
Will a DC shutdown stall Greenville closings? Realtor Stan McCune breaks down what buyers, sellers, and lenders need to know when Washington stops working.
Oct 8, 20255 min read


Helene, One Year Later: What Greenville Learned—and What to Do Next
One year after Hurricane Helene, Greenville looks back with clear lessons: track storms closely, fuel up early, plan for grid downtime, and rely on neighbors and simple systems. Here’s what happened—and what to do next.
Oct 1, 20256 min read
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