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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 Great Decoupling is Here, and RE Sellers Rejoice
The Great Decoupling has arrived in real estate, separating buyer-agent and listing-agent commissions for good. Discover how this seismic shift reshapes negotiations—and why Greenville sellers are celebrating.
Aug 21, 20245 min read
Realtor Compensation Changes Are Here. What Does It Mean?
The real estate industry is entering a new era. Discover how the 2024 Realtor compensation changes are reshaping home buying and selling across Greenville and beyond.
Aug 14, 20245 min read
The Dangers of Overpricing Your Home
Overpricing your home can cost you thousands. Discover why pricing below appraisal often sells faster and for more — straight from Greenville’s latest housing data.
Aug 7, 20244 min read
Buyer and Seller Strategies for a Shifting Market
Greenville’s housing market is shifting — but it’s not crashing. Learn smart buyer and seller strategies that actually work in today’s slower, more strategic market.
Jul 31, 20244 min read
Have Homes Bought Since 2021 Actually Lost Equity?
Did Greenville homeowners who bought during the 2021 boom actually lose equity? New data shows most gained tens of thousands in value, proving the Upstate’s housing market remains one of the strongest in the Southeast.
Jul 17, 20244 min read
2024 Mid-Year Bold Predictions Review
Midway through 2024, some housing predictions hit their mark while others missed completely. Here’s how Greenville’s real estate trends have actually played out — and what might happen next.
Jul 10, 20245 min read
Is a Buyer’s Market Coming?
Greenville’s housing market is cooling—but not collapsing. Inventory is surging, prices are steady, and 2024 may finally bring balance between buyers and sellers.
Jun 26, 20244 min read
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
Should I Hold, or Should I Sell?
A deep dive into Greenville real estate reveals which property types are best to hold and which ones make sense to sell. From mid-century modern trends to beachfront risks, here’s how today’s market shapes the “hold or sell” decision.
Jun 12, 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
Is It a Buyer’s Market? Not According to Just Released Data
Greenville’s latest housing report shows steady growth, healthy sales, and rising inventory—proof that the Upstate isn’t slipping into a buyer’s market just yet.
May 29, 20244 min read
Foreclosures, Potential Flips, and Low Appraisals Have Returned
Greenville’s real estate landscape is shifting—foreclosures, potential flips, and low appraisals are back. Here’s how this changing market is reshaping opportunities for buyers, sellers, and investors across the Upstate.
May 22, 20244 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
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
Why Millennials and Boomers Still Dominate Real Estate
A data-driven look at why Millennials and Boomers continue to dominate today’s housing market, based entirely on the latest national demographic trends.
May 1, 20244 min read
The RE Market is Softening, but Demand Stays Stable. For Now
Market data for Greenville shows a softening environment with stable demand, rising inventory, faster sales, and pricing that continues to edge upward.
Apr 24, 20244 min read
Market Moves, Sellers Slash Prices
Roughly 40 percent of recent Greenville home sales required price drops. Market data reveals why buyers are selective, sellers are adjusting, and pricing accuracy now matters more than ever.
Apr 17, 20245 min read
Identifying Local Real Estate Bubbles
A clear, human-polished breakdown of how localized real estate bubbles form, why some Upstate areas surged and corrected, and how to spot early warning signs in shifting local markets.
Apr 3, 20245 min read
Market stats show weird trends in Greenville
Greenville’s latest market stats show weird trends across listings, pendings, prices, and buyer behavior. Here’s what the latest data reveals about the Upstate’s shifting housing landscape
Mar 27, 20244 min read
Deep Diving into Upstate Sub-Markets
A detailed breakdown of Greenville County sub-markets, showing how each area is shifting in inventory, pricing, and buyer behavior.
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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