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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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When Is the Next Real Estate Crash Coming?
What’s the realistic outlook for housing? This episode maps The next real estate crash timing to generational demand—Boomers now, Millennials next, and a late-decade window when appreciation could slow or, with a macro shock, turn down.
Aug 16, 20235 min read
Home Prices Hit a New Record High
Greenville’s latest market stats are in: Greenville home prices hit a new record high as days on market drop to 39 and months’ supply holds around 2.5–2.6. See how tight supply and stabilized demand are shaping the Upstate.
Jul 19, 20235 min read
How long will mortgage rates stay high?
How long will mortgage rates stay elevated? This Selling Greenville episode reviews decades of 30-year fixed history, why recessions matter, and a practical timeline for when borrowers might see relief.
Jul 12, 20235 min read
Greenville Raises Property Taxes… to Improve Housing Affordability?
Greenville County just approved its first property tax hike in ~30 years — pitched partly to boost affordable housing and transit. Here’s how much bills will rise, why the vote turned explosive, and why renters may feel the sting first.
Jul 5, 20235 min read
Getting Homes for Less than List Price
Greenville MLS data reveals where real discounts live. See the exact bands (2–5%, 5–10%, 10–20%, 20–30%+) buyers achieved under the original list, how long it took, and whether cash, financing, or builder concessions made the difference.
Jun 28, 20235 min read
It Happened: Greenville Real Estate Prices Went Down in May
Greenville’s median home price fell 0.6% year-over-year in May—the first decline in years. But does it signal a crash or a reset? Here’s what the latest data says about prices, rates, and what comes next for upstate real estate.
Jun 21, 20234 min read
What Happens when the FED Becomes Partisan?
If the FED turns partisan, housing could be the first domino to fall. This episode unpacks what happens when the Fed becomes partisan, from appointment shocks to mortgage-rate whiplash, and why Greenville buyers and sellers should plan for volatility.
Jun 7, 20235 min read
Summer Real Estate Vibes
Summer slows, but Greenville’s housing market stays steady. Discover how summer real estate vibes are shaping prices, buyer behavior, and what a “normal” season looks like again in the Upstate.
May 31, 20234 min read
Anti-Development NIMBYs and Why They’re Wrong
Greenville’s loudest anti-development voices say “not in my backyard.” Here’s why those arguments fall apart—and how smarter growth can keep the Upstate affordable, equitable, and moving.
May 24, 20235 min read
Hao Wu on How to Achieve a "Four-Hour Work Week" via Real Estate
How one Greenville investor turned minimalism, real estate, and service into a modern-day “Four-Hour Work Week.” Hao Wu shares how living simply created true financial and emotional freedom.
May 17, 20234 min read
Comparing 2023 Real Estate to the RE Market in 2008–2020
Greenville’s 2023 real estate market looks nothing like 2008’s crash—or 2020’s chaos. Here’s how it compares to the last 15 years and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors right now.
May 10, 20235 min read
Looking Back at Stan’s 10 Bold Predictions for 2023
Did Greenville’s 2023 housing market play out as predicted? See which of Stan’s 10 bold forecasts came true, which fell short, and what they reveal about real estate trends heading into 2024.
May 3, 20235 min read
Prices Continue to Climb Even as the Market Stabilizes
Greenville’s spring data shows a steady market that still favors sellers: new listings up 8.8%, median price at $299,900 (+1.7% YOY), list-to-sale at 98.3%, and months of supply in the low 2s. Prices continue to climb even as the market stabilizes.
Apr 26, 20235 min read
The Do’s and Don’ts of Extended Family in Real Estate
Extended family can be a gift—or a gravitational pull—when you’re buying or selling a home. This Greenville-based guide breaks down the Extended Family's Do's and Don'ts in Real Estate so you get support without surrendering your goals.
Apr 12, 20236 min read
We Are in a Housing Market Recession, but One Completely Unlike 2008
Greenville’s market proves it: we’re in a housing market recession unlike 2008. Fewer closings, lean inventory, low delinquencies—and a seller-leaning feel. Here’s what the data says and how it plays out in the Upstate.
Apr 5, 20235 min read
Looking at Newly Released Stats—a LOT Changed in February
February’s GGAR release shows Greenville shifting from frenzy to function: flat median, longer DOM for overpriced listings, higher inventory, and pending numbers that improve once revised.
Mar 22, 20234 min read
Interview with Mortgage Executive, Derek Horton
Local beats anonymous. In this Greenville interview with mortgage executive Derek Horton, learn why relationships with underwriters and appraisers still close loans, which myths stall first-time buyers, and how to think about rates, risk, and timing in the Upstate.
Mar 15, 20235 min read
How the "New" Due Diligence Contract is Going + More Changes and New Addenda Coming
What the “new” due diligence contract really looks like in Greenville: timelines, termination fees, real-world negotiation tips, and the new addenda every buyer and seller should know.
Mar 1, 20235 min read
Where is the Market Trending?
Greenville’s market is selling fewer homes, taking longer to do it—yet prices remain firm. See how listings, pendings, DOM, and price bands are shifting now.
Feb 22, 20235 min read
My Experience With Smart Home Systems and Apple Home
A Greenville homeowner shares a real-world journey wiring up thermostats, locks, garage, and security under Siri—why Apple’s ecosystem won, what devices delivered, and where the setup still needs polish.
Feb 15, 20236 min read
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