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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 Home Warranty FIASCO
A year of warranty “peace of mind” turned into delays, misdiagnoses, and renewal pressure. This Greenville home warranty fiasco breaks down what went wrong—and how to protect yourself if you ever file a claim.
Oct 20, 20215 min read
Listener(s) Question: "Should I become a REALTOR?"
Thinking about a career change? This honest look at becoming a REALTOR in the Upstate unpacks low inventory, commission-only realities, SOI math, and the emotional load—so you can decide with clear eyes.
Sep 8, 20215 min read
Beware the Greenville Clipboard Warriors
Permits protect—but in Greenville, they can also complicate. Here’s a ground-level guide to navigating city vs. county rules, owner-occupant exceptions, unpermitted pitfalls, and the culture of the “Greenville Clipboard Warriors.”
Sep 1, 20215 min read
The Two Great Fears of Real Estate Investing
Two investor camps are forming in Greenville: one fears policy shocks and rising costs; the other fears inflation and market volatility. Here’s a grounded breakdown of the two great fears of real estate investing, how they show up in the Upstate, and what disciplined owners are doing about it.
Aug 11, 20215 min read
Rumblings of a Slowdown + Best Month to Buy
Greenville’s red-hot market is finally catching its breath. Here’s what the latest numbers say about a slowdown—and why October is historically the best month to buy in the Upstate.
Aug 4, 20215 min read
Appraisers Gone Wild
Appraisals are the new stress point in Greenville’s hot market. From surprise low values to last-minute re-inspections, here’s why it feels like Appraisers Gone Wild—and how smart prep keeps deals alive.
Jul 28, 20215 min read
My Day in Court
One Greenville investor walks through an actual eviction hearing—what triggered it, how a ZIP code on certified mail nearly derailed it, and why the judge reset the clock from the filing date. A practical look at My Day in Court eviction hearing in Greenville and what landlords should prepare for.
Jul 21, 20215 min read
The "Dirty Secrets" of Luxury Houses
Greenville luxury isn’t just marble and a big price tag. It’s school zones, small lots, strict HOAs, older bones—and hard choices. Here’s what buyers learn fast (and wish they knew sooner).
Jul 7, 20214 min read
Negotiating... With Your Spouse
Couples don’t just negotiate with sellers—they negotiate with each other. Here’s a Greenville-first guide to negotiating with your spouse on a home: align your “why,” replace assumptions with data, and trade fairly without maxing your budget.
Jun 23, 20215 min read
Winning the Bidding War
Bidding wars are back across Greenville at nearly every price point. Here’s how to win the bidding war in Greenville: tune your price and earnest money, choose the right contingencies (financing, appraisal, inspections, CL-100), and use escalation or best-and-final strategically.
Jun 16, 20215 min read
The Listing From Hell
A Greenville realtor recounts “The Listing From Hell”—a chaotic condo sale full of financing flips, HOA delays, and last-minute miracles. Proof that in real estate, anything that can go wrong… sometimes will.
Jun 3, 20215 min read
Formulas for Valuing Time in Real Estate. Part 2
A practical framework for real-estate investors: weigh wholetail vs. full flip using a simple time-value score—(Net Profit ÷ Hours) − (3 × Days Held). See how Greenville’s Selling Greenville applies it with real-world scenarios.
May 26, 20215 min read
Formulas for Valuing Time in Real Estate. Part 1
Part 1 of a two-part series reframing investment decisions with formulas for valuing time in real estate. Score enjoyment, stress, lifestyle impact, and missed opportunities on a simple 0–20 scale to see which deals pay in dollars and hours.
May 19, 20216 min read
How to Read an Untrustworthy Real Estate Person
Five simple questions reveal how to read an untrustworthy real estate person—from self-serving advice to data-free claims and disappearing acts when things get tough. Learn the patterns that separate pros you can trust from the ones you shouldn’t.
May 12, 20215 min read
Is the Housing Bubble About to Burst?
Is the housing bubble about to burst? In Greenville’s current market, tighter lending, bigger down payments, and cash-backed offers make today fundamentally different from 2006–2007. Here’s how appraisals, contingencies, and builder behavior reshape the risk.
May 5, 20216 min read
Homeowner’s Insurance “Gotchas”
Upstate homeowners are discovering new homeowner’s insurance “gotchas”—from hidden deductible changes to roof material exclusions—that can cost thousands in uncovered claims. Learn what’s changing and how to protect your home.
Apr 28, 20214 min read
Processes vs. Outcomes: A Different Way to Approach Real Estate
Shift your real estate mindset from goals to habits. This episode explains how investors, buyers, and sellers can use processes vs. outcomes thinking to make smarter decisions, write stronger offers, and prepare listings that stand out—regardless of market noise.
Apr 21, 20215 min read
Assembling Your Real Estate “Dream Team”
Building in the Upstate? Here’s a practical guide to Assembling Your Real Estate Dream Team—from lender and inspector to contractor and closing attorney—so your offer, due diligence, and closing all move with calm urgency.
Mar 31, 20215 min read
The US Treasury Is Worried About Rental Properties
The US Treasury is worried about rental properties—and Fannie Mae’s 7% cap on second-home and investor loans shows it. Here’s how tighter credit could shape duplex math, approvals, and what might come next.
Mar 24, 20215 min read
Poe Mill: Greenville’s Next Big Project
Greenville’s next big project is set to transform a long-overlooked pocket with 428 homes, a food hall, commercial space, and a Swamp Rabbit Trail spur—shifting values, daily life, and the pace of change in one coordinated move.
Mar 4, 20215 min read
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