One of your largest life-purchases will be a home. Many online gurus will tell you to rent and some will tell you to BUY NOW! So how can you make sense of it all? With many avenues of advice online, what is actually helpful?
Know Your Budget
- Your first home is very very unlikely your forever home
- Your parents spent years getting to their current home, make proper comparison expectations
- Saving and preparing for a home purchase is ideal…start now, start early!
- DIYers have an advantage over turnkey buyers, but you must know your numbers/abilities and what youre getting yourself into (time/renovation costs/skill limitations) *Seek professional help to ensure things are to code
Greenville Homes are Still Affordable
- 700-800 homes are for sale under $300,000 in December 2025
- $60k is median income in Greenville equates to $1,800 max monthly mortgage
- Cost of living, including housing and groceries, is generally lower in Greenville compared to national averages
Kevin’s Home Search Approach
- Identify your lifestyle (Don’t allow simple Zillow home searches dictate lifestyle)
- Identify areas matching this lifestyle
- Identify homes in these lifestyle areas (Under $300k Home Search)
Most home buyers search Zillow or similar sites, find a home, and then contact an agent to take them on the “TOUR DE HOUSE” roadtrip. Dare to be different…Call Kevin to flip the script on home buying! (864-714-6967) or Email Connect@KevinLParker.com
Kevin L Parker 