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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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The Biggest Appraisal Changes in Decades Are Almost Here
UAD 3.6 is bringing the biggest appraisal changes in decades, with more data, longer reports, possible delays, and higher costs for buyers, sellers, Realtors, and appraisers.
4 days ago7 min read
Revisiting My Bold 2026 Real Estate Predictions
A midyear review of mortgage rates, home prices, inventory, Airbnb rules, foreclosures, affordability, and new construction reveals which 2026 real estate predictions are holding up.
Jul 87 min read
The Real Estate Loan Most Investors Don't Know Exists
A rental property HELOC may be the real estate loan many investors never knew they could use, especially for Airbnb owners, LLC-held rentals, and BRRRR strategies
Jul 17 min read
What South Carolina’s Primaries Just Told Us
South Carolina’s Primaries revealed key runoffs, local Greenville County Council shifts, and major political themes tied to growth, property rights, and housing affordability.
Jun 177 min read
10 UPSTATE AREAS Buyers Keep Overlooking
From Landrum to Pumpkin Town, these 10 Upstate Areas buyers keep overlooking offer charm, access, value, and breathing room that many miss when they only chase the usual hotspots.
Jun 106 min read
Real Estate Is on the Ballot in South Carolina
Greenville’s housing market isn’t just shaped by supply and demand anymore. Roads, short-term rentals, taxes, and development rules are turning elections into real estate decisions.
Jun 35 min read
The Mortgage Rate Lie Buyers Keep Falling For
SEO Excerpt: The Mortgage Rate Lie keeps buyers waiting for a drop that may not come. Here’s what the bond market, inflation, and global pressure points are actually doing to rates right now.
May 275 min read
Greenville’s Market Just Got a Lot More Complicated
Greenville just posted record new listings and record pending sales, but pricing stayed flat and inventory cracked 6,000 again. Here’s why Greenville’s Market is starting to feel more complicated than the headlines suggest.
May 206 min read
The 10 Hottest Neighborhoods Buyers Are Fighting Over
A data-driven breakdown of the 10 Hottest Neighborhoods across the Upstate, including where homes are selling fastest, where buyers are paying over list, and why new construction is dominating the conversation right now.
May 136 min read
Historian John Nolan on the history of Greenville
A deep, story-driven look at The History of Greenville, from Charleston summer escapees and the textile boom to Falls Park’s transformation, mill villages, and the hidden details locals walk past every day.
May 67 min read
Record Listings, Wild Swings, and a Noisy Market
Record listings. A 13% surge in pending sales. Three straight months of lower closings. Greenville’s March numbers are a perfect snapshot of a market full of wild swings—and why the noise matters.
Apr 225 min read
Overprice It, Pay for It
Overpricing feels like a safe move—until the price cuts start. Here’s what the numbers show happens when sellers overprice a home in the Greater Greenville market, and why it often leads to selling for less.
Apr 155 min read
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 Got Discovered… and Locals Aren’t Happy
Greenville got national attention after hosting major college basketball tournaments, and the response was explosive. Here’s what visitors loved, what locals pushed back on, and what it could mean for the city moving forward.
Apr 16 min read
The Growth vs Infrastructure Clash in Greenville
Greenville’s biggest debate isn’t whether growth should happen, it’s how to manage it. Here’s why roads, housing supply, and planning rules are colliding across the county, especially in fast-growing District 26.
Mar 256 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
Politics, Insurance, and War—What It Means for Real Estate
A Greenville-focused breakdown of how South Carolina politics, insurance reform debates, and global conflict can reshape mortgage rates, affordability, and housing momentum in the Upstate.
Mar 116 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
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