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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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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
10 Bold Predictions for 2024!
A data-backed breakdown of the 10 Bold Predictions shaping Greenville’s 2024 real estate market, including rate expectations, price shifts, inventory trends, and the outlook for buyers and sellers.
Jan 3, 20244 min read
Are We Returning to Normal Real Estate Seasonality?
Greenville’s housing market is finally regaining rhythm. Explore how stable rates and seasonal shifts are reviving Normal Real Estate Seasonality in the Upstate.
Aug 30, 20234 min read
How Has Stan’s Job (as a Realtor) Changed Over the Years?
A Greenville, SC, realtor breaks down how Stan’s job as a realtor changed over the years—from deal-finding and seller defense to multiple-offer warfare to today’s strategy-first playbook with deeper marketing and measured price moves.
Jun 14, 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
Summer Real Estate Vibes
Summer slows, but Greenville’s housing market stays steady. Discover how summer real estate vibes are shaping prices, buyer behavior, and what a “normal” season looks like again in the Upstate.
May 31, 20234 min read
Anti-Development NIMBYs and Why They’re Wrong
Greenville’s loudest anti-development voices say “not in my backyard.” Here’s why those arguments fall apart—and how smarter growth can keep the Upstate affordable, equitable, and moving.
May 24, 20235 min read
Hao Wu on How to Achieve a "Four-Hour Work Week" via Real Estate
How one Greenville investor turned minimalism, real estate, and service into a modern-day “Four-Hour Work Week.” Hao Wu shares how living simply created true financial and emotional freedom.
May 17, 20234 min read
Comparing 2023 Real Estate to the RE Market in 2008–2020
Greenville’s 2023 real estate market looks nothing like 2008’s crash—or 2020’s chaos. Here’s how it compares to the last 15 years and what it means for buyers, sellers, and investors right now.
May 10, 20235 min read
Looking Back at Stan’s 10 Bold Predictions for 2023
Did Greenville’s 2023 housing market play out as predicted? See which of Stan’s 10 bold forecasts came true, which fell short, and what they reveal about real estate trends heading into 2024.
May 3, 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
8 Trick Questions to Ask “Investor-Friendly” Realtors
Eight clever questions that expose whether a Realtor truly understands investment real estate—or just says they do.
Mar 8, 20234 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
Where is the Market Trending?
Greenville’s market is selling fewer homes, taking longer to do it—yet prices remain firm. See how listings, pendings, DOM, and price bands are shifting now.
Feb 22, 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
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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