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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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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
Reviewing 2022 and Previewing 2023
A grounded look at Greenville’s year in housing: why 2022 felt like two markets, how rates, supply, and seasonality shaped the slowdown, and what a spring/summer 2023 rebound could look like if mortgage costs dip.
Dec 28, 20225 min read
Price Reductions Are Happening En Masse
Greenville’s market just flipped: nearly 43% of active and under-contract listings have already reduced prices, signaling a return to disciplined pricing—and new leverage for buyers.
Nov 9, 20225 min read
The (Not) "Real Ones" In Real Estate Investing
How do you separate real operators from posers in real estate investing? This episode breaks down the red flags—personal-brand theatrics, 100% creative-finance dependence, performative before-and-afters, perpetual “education,” and more—so rookies don’t get burned.
Nov 2, 20225 min read
The Market Shifts, but Home Prices Continue to Soar
Greenville’s market is shifting—inventory is back, days on market are rising, and bidding wars are fading. But prices? They’re still up 17.5% year over year. Here’s the data-driven read on what’s changing now and what could change next.
Oct 26, 20226 min read
Weathering the Greenville Storms
Storms in the Upstate don’t need to be catastrophic to cause trouble. This Greenville-focused guide explains flood zones, wind-driven rain, roof installation pitfalls, shingle choices, hail myths, and tree risks—so homeowners are truly weathering the Greenville storms.
Oct 5, 20225 min read
Home Prices Are "Going Down." But Is It Seasonal?
Greenville headlines say “prices are falling,” but a closer look shows seasonality returning after two unusual years. See why a ~10% retreat from summer peak, a median near $285K–$286K, and percent-of-list around ~98% still point to a healthy, normal market.
Sep 28, 20225 min read
Real Estate Investing is Fueling the Hot Market?
Investor share is doing the heavy lifting. CoreLogic’s Q1 report shows real estate investing fueling the hot market—especially across the Southeast. Here’s what that means for Greenville buyers and sellers now.
Jul 27, 20225 min read
June Market Stats Show Shifting Winds of Change
Greenville’s June housing data shows real movement—new listings soared, pendings eased, and inventory spiked—yet homes still sold quickly and over list. Here’s what the June Market Stats Show Shifting Winds of Change really means for buyers and sellers now.
Jul 20, 20226 min read
How To Get Your PMI Dropped YEARS Ahead of Schedule
Greenville homeowner drops PMI years early—no refinance required. See the exact steps he took (including a $105 BPO) to prove 20% equity today and cut ~$60/month from his mortgage.
Jul 13, 20225 min read
How To Invest in Real Estate Without Purchasing Real Estate
Real estate returns without another mortgage? This Greenville-based playbook shows five ways to invest in real estate without buying property—from value-add upgrades and finishing basements to private lending and REITs.
Jul 6, 20225 min read
Investing in a Shifting Real Estate Market
Greenville’s housing winds are changing. Learn how to thrive while investing in a shifting real estate market using lessons from three past cycles—what worked, what didn’t, and how to position your next move.
Jun 29, 20226 min read
Real Estate Prices Continue to Soar!!
Greenville’s latest market stats show a paradox: pending sales are down, but prices and speed are still up. See why homes under $400K drive the frenzy, how median prices jumped 19.9% to $315K, and what 1.2 months of inventory means for buyers and sellers now.
Jun 15, 20226 min read
The Mobile Home Depreciation Myth
Greenville’s hottest housing myth? That mobile homes only go down in value. This deep dive explains how detitled, permanently affixed manufactured homes ride land appreciation in the Upstate—and why that changes everything.
May 4, 20225 min read
7 Predictions for the Busy Season of Real Estate
Greenville’s spring real estate rush is here—just not in the way you remember. From more fall-throughs and “as is” listings to second-wave bidding and June’s new non-refundable termination fees, these Greenville real estate busy season predictions show how to win in a fast, shifting market.
Apr 27, 20226 min read
The Cost to Buy a Home Has Gone Up 26% Since January
Greenville’s buying power shrank fast: the median price is up to $295K, rates are near 5%, and the monthly payment on a typical home is now about 26% higher than in January. Here’s what that means for buyers and sellers—and how to adapt this spring.
Apr 20, 20226 min read
Local Politics and Real Estate
Greenville’s 2024 local races will shape housing more than any national headline. From impact fees to tax policy, here’s how Greenville local politics and real estate intersect—and what voters should ask before they cast a ballot.
Apr 13, 20225 min read
10 Least Helpful Questions to Ask When Buying
Thinking about what to ask before you buy? Here are the 10 least helpful questions to ask when buying a home—and what to do instead—based on hard-won lessons from the Greenville market.
Apr 6, 20226 min read
What Would It Take for the Housing Market to Crash?
Is Greenville headed for a 2008 repeat? This data-driven breakdown shows what would it take for the housing market to crash—and why today’s supply, demand, and foreclosure trends make a true collapse highly unlikely.
Mar 30, 20225 min read
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