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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 housing affordability CRISIS. Part 2.
Greenville’s housing affordability crisis deepened as prices surged, inventory hit 1.9 months, and the affordability index fell from 115 to 100. Here’s what’s driving it, why “build more” is complicated, and what helps now.
Feb 24, 20215 min read
Timing the Market to Buy Low and Sell High
Forget stock-style timing. This deep dive shows how timing the market to buy low and sell high really works in Greenville real estate: slower cycles, value-add plays, smart financing, and readiness that beats prediction.
Feb 17, 20215 min read
The most important lessons I've learned in real estate over the years
Five field-tested principles from a milestone episode: why relationships drive opportunity, how pace shapes profit, where “like vs. love” clarifies choices, how difficulty shifts with cycles, and how to turn limits into leverage—the most important lessons in real estate that actually hold up.
Feb 10, 20215 min read
The Three Ways to Assess a Property's Value
In a multiple-offer world, the list price isn’t the truth. Learn the three ways to assess a property’s value—market value, appraisal value, and value-to-you—so you can price offers precisely, avoid appraisal surprises, and win the right homes without regret.
Feb 3, 20215 min read
Six (often overlooked) Values a Good Realtor Provides
Most people pick agents for the wrong reasons. Here are Six (often overlooked) values a good realtor provides—from a real network to airtight systems—so your next move is smooth, strategic, and stress-light.
Jan 27, 20215 min read
Turning a real estate WEAKNESS into a STRENGTH
Tired of “nice-to-have” updates that don’t move the needle? This guide shows how turning a real estate weakness into a strength—fixing choppy layouts, tiny pantries, and shallow closets—creates daily livability and real market advantage.
Jan 20, 20215 min read
The Six Home Tools That I Don’t Skimp On
The right tools don’t just save time—they save sanity. Discover the six home tools that I don’t skimp on, from the 4-foot level that changes everything to the Dremel that rescues impossible projects.
Jan 13, 20214 min read
Using (and refining) your real estate GUT
Refine your real estate gut with practical steps that blend intuition, data, and a trusted team—so you move faster, negotiate smarter, and avoid costly misreads in Greenville’s fast-moving market.
Jan 6, 20215 min read
2020 in Review, Part 2: Five real estate stories that summarize my year
Five field-tested snapshots from a wild year—attic repairs, utility curveballs, a backup-offer win, a hail-damaged roof done right, and the offer that finally stuck—these are the five real estate stories that summarize my year and how the work really gets done.
Dec 30, 20205 min read
2020 in Review, Part 1: Five Things from 2020 I'm Grateful for
A year of seizures, shutdowns, patient clients, flexible self-employment, and a home that doubled as HQ—this is a grounded look at five things from 2020 I’m grateful for and how gratitude became a working strategy in Greenville real estate.
Dec 23, 20204 min read
What’s Going to Happen in Greenville in 2021?
Greenville enters 2021 with jobs rebounding faster than the nation, mortgage rates still supportive, and inventory tight. Here’s a data-rich look at what’s going to happen in Greenville in 2021—from affordability and new construction to migration, policy, and practical moves for buyers, sellers, and investors.
Dec 17, 20205 min read
5 Biggest Negotiation Mistakes
The 5 Biggest Negotiation Mistakes in real estate aren’t what most people think. Learn why home deals are nothing like car haggling, how oversharing and complexity kill momentum, and the simple, clean tactics that actually close in the Upstate.
Nov 19, 20206 min read
Greenville’s Most Underrated Traits
Greenville’s most underrated traits are hiding in plain sight—from great-tasting tap water and pragmatic local politics to close-by hiking, multiple downtown vibes, deep grocery options, and standout worker confidence. This episode spotlights the quiet strengths that make daily life in the Upstate work.
Nov 5, 20205 min read
The Crazy Rollercoaster of Buying from a RE Wholesaler
Want off-market deals in Greenville? This deep-dive explains The Crazy Rollercoaster of Buying from a RE Wholesaler—from one-shot walkthroughs and non-refundable deposits to assignment fees and closing-table curveballs—so investors can move fast and smart.
Oct 21, 20205 min read
Wait — Did the CDC Really Say SC Landlords Can’t Evict Tenants?
Did the CDC really block evictions in South Carolina? This episode cuts through the noise—clarifying what the guidance meant, how SC’s landlord-friendly system actually handles cases, and why disciplined screening and payment plans still win.
Oct 7, 20205 min read
Horror Stories of Bad Realtors
Behind the scenes of multiple-offer showdowns, presentation and professionalism often beat price. Learn how the Horror stories of bad realtors reveal what actually wins (or loses) your dream home.
Sep 23, 20205 min read
Overcoming the challenges of buying with a home sale contingency
Buying your next home but need to sell first? This guide breaks down contracts, SCR Form 504, and real-world tactics for overcoming the challenges of buying with a home sale contingency—so you can compete (and close) in a seller’s market.
Sep 10, 20205 min read
Greenville's Housing Affordability Crisis
Greenville’s affordability index is hovering near the break point. This deep-dive explains Greenville's Housing Affordability Crisis, how the index works, why supply is the real lever, and why local, not national, decisions will shape what families can afford next.
Sep 2, 20205 min read
Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out When Moving? 5 Considerations
Deciding between selling and renting when you move? This Greenville-focused guide breaks down Should You Sell Your House or Rent It Out When Moving? 5 Considerations—from short- vs long-term rentals to taxes, maintenance, sentiment, and where appreciation really pulls its weight.
Aug 26, 20205 min read
Greenville’s Contract Is Super Weird
Confused by inspections and repairs in the Upstate? This guide explains why Greenville’s contract is super weird, what each Section 8 checkbox really does (As Is, Due Diligence, Repair Procedure), and how to avoid the deadline traps that quietly flip your deal to “As Is.”
Aug 19, 20206 min read
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