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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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My Experience with Solar Panels
What happens when a Greenville home flipper buys a property with solar panels? From savings and setup to liens and lessons, here’s the real story of what owning solar looks like in the Upstate.
Jun 19, 20245 min read
Mailbag Time: Listener Questions Take Center Stage
A full mailbag of listener questions reveals what people are really asking about Greenville real estate, from affordability to infrastructure to market trends.
Jun 5, 20244 min read
Diagnosing Home Structural Issues
A practical, human-centered guide to spotting Home Structural Issues using real-world examples and the most common signs found in Greenville homes.
May 8, 20244 min read
Corrected! Termites, Pests, Moisture Issues, and More with Andrew Dixon
A deeply human look at termites, pests, and moisture issues in the Upstate, featuring expert insight from Andrew Dixon on prevention, home health, and long-term protection.
Feb 14, 20246 min read
Amazon Gift Card Winner + Crazy Start to 2024!
The year kicked off with a burst of buyer activity, renewed energy, and the announcement of the Amazon Gift Card Winner — all pointing to a surprisingly strong start for Greenville’s 2024 housing market.
Jan 10, 20244 min read
10 Bold Predictions for 2024!
A data-backed breakdown of the 10 Bold Predictions shaping Greenville’s 2024 real estate market, including rate expectations, price shifts, inventory trends, and the outlook for buyers and sellers.
Jan 3, 20244 min read
End of Year Giveaway! Plus 2023 Recap
A milestone close to the year featuring the End of Year Giveaway, a 2023 market recap, and key insights shaping Greenville’s housing momentum.
Dec 27, 20234 min read
Comparing Greenville to Atlanta, Charlotte, Asheville, & Charleston
A practical field guide for Comparing Greenville with Atlanta, Charlotte, Asheville, and Charleston—covering traffic, culture, airports, outdoors, costs, and the everyday rhythm that actually shapes quality of life
Dec 13, 20235 min read
5 Things in Greenville I'm Thankful For
A heartfelt, grounded look at 5 Things in Greenville—from Unity Park and the Grand Bohemian to the Peace Center, downtown entrepreneurs, and the steady leadership shaping the city’s pulse.
Nov 22, 20234 min read
Solving Homelessness with Susan McLarty of Greenville Homeless Alliance
Greenville’s homelessness isn’t always visible—but it’s urgent. In this Selling Greenville episode, Susan McLarty of Greenville Homeless Alliance explains how a hub-and-spokes network is turning hospital discharges into housing, aligning public and private partners, and expanding options so families move from crisis to keys.
Oct 11, 20236 min read
All Things Home Inspections: Conversation with Jesse McCormick
Ace Home Inspections owner Jesse McCormick joins Selling Greenville to reveal what really happens during a home inspection—from costly leaks to rooftop alligators—and why even brand-new homes need an inspection.
Sep 6, 20235 min read
Craziest Real Estate Encounters (Greenville Edition)
Five true “you can’t make this up” tales from Greenville showings: a guard-dog standoff, a roach waterfall, buzzards nesting indoors, a termite-collapsed floor, and a church braced to keep its walls from falling. These craziest real estate encounters in Greenville show how wild—and fixable—property can be.
Aug 2, 20235 min read
10 Lessons I Learned from My Dad
Ten practical life lessons from my dad—from work ethic and frugality to discipline and daily joy—shape how one Upstate realtor serves people and solves problems. A moving, useful tribute with everyday takeaways.
Jul 26, 20236 min read
How Has Stan’s Job (as a Realtor) Changed Over the Years?
A Greenville, SC, realtor breaks down how Stan’s job as a realtor changed over the years—from deal-finding and seller defense to multiple-offer warfare to today’s strategy-first playbook with deeper marketing and measured price moves.
Jun 14, 20235 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
Harnessing ChatGPT for Real Estate
AI meets the Upstate. Discover how Harnessing ChatGPT for Real Estate is changing how Greenville buyers, sellers, and agents approach the housing market—with humor, insight, and real data from the field.
Mar 29, 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
iBuyers Found “Naked in the Water” While Mom and Pop House Flippers Thrived
iBuyers surged on algorithms, then the tide turned. This episode unpacks how corporate overpays, shallow updates, and price cuts collided—while local flippers thrived on neighborhood-level sense.
Feb 1, 20234 min read
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