The Brent Downing Podcast
We’ll guide you through all your options for selling your home in Columbia, SC & Greenville and provide insights into our local market so you can make the best decision for your move.
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Lake Keowee vs. Lake Hartwell: Where to Start (opens the original)
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If you're shopping for a lake home in the Upstate, you've probably already narrowed it to one question: Lake Keowee or Lake Hartwell. Treating that as a ranking is where a lot of waterfront searches go sideways, because the lake name tells you almost nothing about the property. In this video, I show you what separates these two lakes, starting with a water-level swing of up to 20 feet on one of them. Once you know what to look at, you'll know which lake, and which part of it, fits the way you'll
Lake Murray 29212: Waterfront, Access, or Near the Lake (opens the original)
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If you're searching for a home around Lake Murray and you see a Columbia address in the 29212 ZIP code, don't assume you know exactly what you're getting. That one ZIP code can put you in a very different home depending on the property, your routes, and how you plan to use the lake. In this video, I explain why 29212 is a great starting point but a poor filter, and how to search by your real relationship with the lake, your weekly drive, and the listing details that actually need verifying. Gett
Greenville vs. Greer SC: Which Location Fits Your Life (opens the original)
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When people search "Greenville vs Greer," they usually want to know which one is better, but that's not really the question. The one that matters is which location fits the way you're actually going to live every week, and the answer changes how you should search. In this video, I walk through how to build your search around your weekly routine, how to weigh downtown Greenville against your real day-to-day, and the questions to ask before you commit to a specific house. You might love the idea o
Lakefront, Lake Access, or Near Lake Murray, Explained (opens the original)
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If a listing says a home is near Lake Murray, that does not automatically mean you can walk out your back door, step onto a dock, and put a boat on the water. It is one of the easiest ways buyers end up disappointed after falling in love with the photos. In this video, I break down the real difference between true lakefront, lake access, and simply being near Lake Murray, and the exact questions to answer before you make an offer. Get these three categories straight, and you will shop with a cle
How to Enjoy Lake Murray Without Spending a Million (opens the original)
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When people think about living on Lake Murray, they picture million-dollar lake houses and a lifestyle that feels completely out of reach. It isn't, and the buyers who figure that out are on the water every weekend for a fraction of what everyone assumes it costs. In my latest video, I break down where I'd actually be looking if I wanted lake access without draining my bank account, starting with the one mistake that costs buyers hundreds of thousands before they ever make an offer. Watch my vid
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