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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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What Greenville’s Local Elections Really Mean for Growth, Traffic, and Home Prices
Greenville’s local elections reshaped the conversation on growth, housing, and infrastructure — proving that small races have big consequences for Upstate real estate.
Nov 125 min read
Will a DC Shutdown Stall Greenville Closings? Stan’s Quick Guide + $250 Giveaway Update
Will a DC shutdown stall Greenville closings? Realtor Stan McCune breaks down what buyers, sellers, and lenders need to know when Washington stops working.
Oct 85 min read
Greenville City Council Candidate Tina Belge on making Greenville a safer, more bikeable, and more affordable place to live
A practical, people-first conversation with Greenville City Council Candidate Tina Belge on safer streets, protected bike lanes, real-world transit, missing-middle housing, tree canopy repairs post-Helene, and why childcare is economic infrastructure—so Greenville stays livable, lovable, and uniquely itself.
Sep 175 min read
How State Politics Shape Greenville w/ Rep. Stephen Frank
State policy is hitting home in Greenville. Stan McCune sits down with Rep. Stephen Frank to dig into who should fix our roads (state vs. county), why South Carolina’s tort reform may not lower premiums yet, how incentives affect housing costs, and what’s next for school choice, lunches, and SNAP.
Jul 233 min read
Trump’s Immediate RE Impact + Final 2024 Market Stats
A Greenville-first breakdown of Trump’s Immediate Real Estate Impact (via bonds and mortgage rates) plus the final 2024 housing stats: new listings, pendings, closings, prices, days on market, inventory, and what it all means for your next move.
Jan 225 min read
What Impact Will a Trump Presidency Have on Real Estate?
Selling Greenville explores the Trump Presidency Real Estate Impact—how rates, inflation, and deregulation could shape the housing market in 2025 and beyond.
Nov 13, 20245 min read
Helene + Elections Cause Prices to Drop and Rates to Soar
Hurricane Helene and the 2024 election collided to shake Greenville’s housing market, creating a mix of delays, price drops, and rising rates that define the Helene + Elections Impact.
Oct 30, 20244 min read
What Impact Will the Fed, Trump, and Harris Have on Real Estate?
How will the Fed, Trump, and Harris impact real estate? Explore how rate cuts, deregulation, and housing supply plans could shape Greenville’s market and beyond.
Sep 18, 20245 min read
2024 Elections Are Already Impacting Local Real Estate
Election season is already reshaping Greenville’s housing market. From stalled rate cuts to local tax battles, here’s how 2024 politics are changing the way the Upstate buys, builds, and grows.
Jul 3, 20245 min read
Elections Come to Greenville with Real Estate Front and Center
A deep dive into how Elections Come to Greenville and reshape everything from policy meetings to wholesaling laws, infrastructure funding, and the future of local real estate.
May 15, 20245 min read
President Biden Wants to Make Housing Affordable. But Should He?
President Biden’s plans to make housing affordable spark debate over tax credits, title insurance changes, and federal involvement. Here is how those proposals could reshape the market.
Mar 13, 20245 min read
Mortgage Rates Are Volatile Again, Thanks to the Fed
Mortgage rates are volatile again, thanks to the Fed. Discover how shifting Treasury yields, Fed statements, and labor market data are shaping Greenville’s housing market and what it means for buyers and sellers
Feb 7, 20244 min read
BREAKING: Greenville County Council Strips Away Property Rights
A high-stakes ordinance at third reading could reshape housing in unzoned areas as County Council Strips Away Property Rights—pairing buffers with a 1.5-acre septic rule that prices out attainable homes.
Nov 22, 20235 min read
The 2023 Local Elections Show: Real Estate Stakes Across Greenville & The Upstate
Local elections are where Greenville’s real estate future gets decided. This breakdown of The 2023 Local Elections Show highlights county drama, Greenville’s mayoral dynamics, Simpsonville’s stormwater crunch, TR’s supply dilemma, and Easley’s NIMBY battles—plus why 75–80 votes can tip housing policy.
Oct 4, 20235 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
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
Statewide Changes to SC Real Estate are Coming
From short-term rental rules to rollback taxes, wholesaling scrutiny, deed-restriction cleanup, and stronger broker education, the Statewide Changes to SC Real Estate taking shape in Columbia are poised to influence everyday deals across South Carolina.
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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