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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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Amidst Uncertainty, The Greenville Real Estate Market Sees Glimmers Of Stability
Even with rate jitters and headline noise, the Greenville real estate market is holding its own. Here’s what’s actually moving offers, appraisals, and closings right now—and how buyers, sellers, and investors can play it smart.
Apr 23, 20252 min read
Over Half of These Sellers in Greenville Are Selling for a Loss
Greenville’s market isn’t the slam-dunk “seller’s market” you might think. In this episode’s companion blog, I break down why many sellers are taking losses—and what to do about it.
Mar 12, 20253 min read
Prices Continue to Fall in Greenville
Greenville’s prices are slipping in key segments. Here’s why it’s happening, how it shows up in the data, and what buyers and sellers should do right now.
Feb 19, 20253 min read
What needs to happen for mortgage rates to come down?
What needs to happen for mortgage rates to come down? In this Selling Greenville episode, Stan connects tariffs, inflation, the Fed, the 10-year Treasury, and the mortgage-Treasury spread—plus real-world options like buydowns and mortgage assumptions.
Feb 5, 20253 min read
Craziest Stories from 2024
From uninvited buyers to hurricane chaos, Selling Greenville recaps the Craziest Stories from 2024—proving that real estate is never dull and always unpredictable.
Dec 18, 20244 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
Willie Coleman on Real Estate Investing in Your Teen Years and Early 20s
A teenage hustler becomes a luxury builder: how Willie Coleman turned salvaged parts, smart sourcing, and resilience into real estate momentum.
Nov 1, 20235 min read
What to Expect as We Enter the Slow Season of Real Estate
Greenville’s real estate slows for the season—but opportunity hasn’t disappeared. Here’s how buyers and sellers can adapt and win this winter.
Oct 25, 20234 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
Which Areas Appreciated More or Less Than Average in 2021?
Some Greenville markets doubled average growth in 2021—others barely moved. See where values soared and where opportunities still hide.
Jan 19, 20225 min read
My Absolutely WILD End to 2021
A late, low FHA appraisal. A lender’s year-end deadline. Buyers painting on Christmas Eve. How a Greenville deal still closed—just in time.
Jan 12, 20225 min read
As Home Prices Go Up, What Happens to Rental Rates?
In Chartwell Estates, home prices surged while rents barely moved—and rentals got smaller. Here’s what the data really shows.
Jan 5, 20224 min read
Waiting a Year to Move = Thousands of Lost Dollars Per Year
Delaying your move by one year could cost you over $3,000 annually. Here’s how Greenville’s steady appreciation turns waiting into a pricey mistake.
Dec 29, 20215 min read
State of the Market—Prices Continue to Soar
Greenville’s housing market defied the odds in 2021. Prices hit new records, days on market dropped again, and affordability hit its lowest point yet.
Dec 22, 20214 min read
When a Deal Blows Up, Should You Try to Save It or Cut Your Losses?
When contracts wobble, should you save the deal or walk? A Greenville listing case shows how to read buyer commitment, avoid time sinks, and decide fast.
Dec 15, 20216 min read
REALTOR CODE WORDS
Unlock the real meaning behind common listing phrases. A Greenville agent decodes “cozy,” “hidden gem,” “motivated seller,” and more, so you can read listings like a pro.
Dec 8, 20215 min read
The Struggle of Selling a Package of Condos (Part 2)
A Greenville investor breaks down the real-world hurdles behind selling a 15-turned-17-unit condo package: non-warrantable roadblocks, local portfolio lending, buyer vetting, and how splitting the deal finally unlocked closings.
Dec 1, 20216 min read
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