Emily Doty Real Estate Agent

Emily Doty Real Estate Agent Real estate agent with Bluefield realty in Greenville SC

07/29/2026

And did we mention a newly renovated kitchen, a showstopper primary bathroom, a sunroom, bonus rooms (yes, thatโ€™s plural), a large fenced backyard with a gazebo, and an oversized two-car garage?

All just 6 minutes from Downtown Simpsonville and close to Heritage Park.

This is the house that says yes to everything youโ€™ve been waiting for. Come see it. Bring all your stuff. Thereโ€™s room. ๐Ÿ˜„

๐Ÿ“ 103 Harpers Ferry Court ยท Simpsonville, SC
๐Ÿ’ฐ $449,999

DM me, call, or email to schedule your private showing today!
๐Ÿ“ž (864) 387-8975
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

๐Ÿ”‘ Emily Doty, REALTORยฎ | Bluefield Realty Group

Hosting an open house preview this evening with the main open house being Sunday if we donโ€™t go under contract! Come see...
07/24/2026

Hosting an open house preview this evening with the main open house being Sunday if we donโ€™t go under contract!
Come see a house big enough for all your dreams. !
Plan is to do a video live tour here on Facebook at 6:30 if I can figure it out ๐Ÿ˜‚

07/17/2026

Come take a tour of 608 Lenhardt Road in Greenville, SC! ๐Ÿก

This 3 bed ยท 2 bath ranch in the Berea area packs a lot into 1,700 square feet โ€” wood-burning fireplace, breakfast nook with a bay window, dark hardwood floors, stainless appliances, and a separate workshop with electricity that you donโ€™t often find at this price point.

And the location? Just 8-10 minutes from Downtown Greenville, Falls Park, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Nature and city life, right at your fingertips.

Listed at $275,000 โ€” DM me to schedule your private showing today!

๐Ÿ“ Berea Area ยท Greenville, SC ยท $275,000

07/17/2026

Not everyone needs a massive house. Sometimes you want a cozy home, a big lot, and the freedom to do whatever you want with it โ€” no HOA included. ๐ŸŒณ

Thatโ€™s exactly what 1112 Old Gunter Road in Piedmont, SC is offering. Nearly a full acre of shaded, fenced privacy, a charming 2 bed ยท 2 bath home with hardwood floors, a walk-in pantry, a renovated bathroom, AND a separate multi-room workshop with electricity out back.

Oh โ€” and keep an eye out for the little surprise tucked into the kitchen molding. ๐Ÿญ

All of this just ~24 minutes from Downtown Greenville. Listed at $220,000

DM me to schedule your showing!

๐Ÿ“ Piedmont, SC

Looking for a home with space to grow, room for your hobbies, and updates already done for you? 103 Harpers Ferry Court ...
07/02/2026

Looking for a home with space to grow, room for your hobbies, and updates already done for you? 103 Harpers Ferry Court might be exactly what you've been searching for. With multiple recent renovations and upgrades throughout, this spacious 3,198 square foot home is move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter. Just 6 minutes from vibrant Downtown Simpsonville and a short drive to Heritage Park, the location puts shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation right at your doorstep. Step onto the covered front porch โ€” complete with a porch swing โ€” and picture yourself here on a lazy summer afternoon or a rainy Sunday morning. Inside, the spacious living room welcomes you with arched windows for character and natural light and a cozy fireplace perfect for winter evenings. This is the natural heart of the home. Just off the living room, a bright sunroom offers endless possibilities โ€” a plant lover's paradise, a dedicated home office, a mudroom, or a creative retreat. The kitchen is a standout, featuring Gorgeous blue cabinetry paired with crisp quartz countertops for a beautiful pop of color and personality. Stainless appliances, ample storage, and plenty of counter space make this kitchen as functional as it is stylish. The adjacent dining room showcases updated lighting that sets the perfect mood for entertaining. The primary bedroom suite is on the main floor โ€” No need to climb stairs here! Large and spacious with a walk in closet ready for your wardrobe. The bathroom is a showstopper: completely renovated just months ago with a beautiful new shower, matching dual vanities, and generous linen storage. It is the kind of bathroom that makes getting ready a pleasure. Head upstairs where three large bedrooms await, each with generous floor space and ample closet storage โ€”no tiny secondary bedrooms here! The largest bedroom is truly oversized and could easily serve a very large bedroom, a family room, hobby room, game room, music studio, you name it and there is room for it. On the far end of this room is an additional flexible room โ€” imagine your dream closet, a playroom, a library, a home office, or even a fifth bedroom. Whatever you need, the space is there. Out back, the recently upgraded deck and charming gazebo create an outdoor entertaining space you'll use all summer long. The fully fenced backyard offers privacy and room to make it your own. The oversized attached two-car garage โ€” with new garage doors and automatic opener โ€” provides secure parking and extra storage space that is hard to find at this size. With a unique and flexible floor plan, 3,198 square feet, and upgrades throughout, 103 Harpers Ferry Court has space for just about anything life brings your way. Come see it today โ€” maybe it will be the home your next chapter of life unfolds.

Hot take: waiting until you have 20% down to buy a house might actually be costing you more than you think. ๐ŸŒฟI know โ€” "b...
04/24/2026

Hot take: waiting until you have 20% down to buy a house might actually be costing you more than you think. ๐ŸŒฟ
I know โ€” "but PMI!" Stay with me, because I'm going to tell you my own story here too.

Where did the "20% rule" even come from?
It became the gold standard because putting 20% down on a conventional loan eliminates PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) entirely from day one. That's a real benefit โ€” but it ONLY applies to conventional loans. FHA loans require mortgage insurance regardless of how much you put down, and VA loans have no mortgage insurance at all no matter what. The "20% rule" was really only ever about one specific loan type, and it got treated like a universal law. It isn't.

How long does saving 20% actually take?
Research suggests that a first-time buyer saving aggressively โ€” 10% of their income โ€” can take nearly 8 years to save a 20% down payment on a median-priced home. At a more realistic savings rate, it can stretch to 15+ years. Meanwhile, home prices keep growing. You could be chasing a moving target the whole time.
What are buyers actually doing?

According to NAR's 2025 data, the median down payment for first-time buyers was just 10% โ€” not 20%. And the actual minimums are:
โ†’ Conventional loan: as low as 3%
โ†’ FHA loan: as low as 3.5% (with 580+ credit score)
โ†’ VA loan: 0% (eligible veterans & servicemembers)
โ†’ USDA loan: 0% (eligible rural/suburban areas)

"But what about PMI?"
Yes โ€” if you put less than 20% down on a conventional loan, you'll pay PMI. On a $350K loan that's roughly $105โ€“$245/month depending on your credit score and down payment. BUT โ€” on a conventional loan, PMI goes away once you reach 20% equity. It is not forever. Ask yourself: is paying PMI for a few years while building equity really worse than paying rent for 5โ€“8 more years while you save?

My own story:
When I bought my first home, I put down 5% on a conventional loan. And here's the thing โ€” even with PMI added to my payment, my total monthly cost was LESS than renting an apartment that was smaller square footage. I wasn't paying extra to own. I was actually paying less.
Three years later, I paid for an appraisal. With the equity I'd built โ€” through payments AND appreciation โ€” my loan balance was at 80% or less of the home's value. PMI dropped off completely.
Instead of spending those 3 years saving another 15% while paying more in rent? I was a homeowner. Happily planting my gardens, painting rooms any color I wanted with reckless abandon, and enjoying the feeling of a house being MINE. And building equity the whole time.

To be fair โ€” here's when waiting IS the right call:
โœ” If buying now would completely drain your emergency fund
โœ” If your income or job situation is unstable
โœ” If you know you can get to 20% soon without years of saving
โœ” If your credit score needs work first
Sometimes waiting IS the right move. But for most buyers who are financially stable and planning to stay put? Waiting just means more rent paid and more equity missed.

The goal isn't the perfect down payment. It's the right one for YOU.
If I had listened when people said "save 20% first" and never talked to a lender to get my actual questions answered โ€” I wouldn't own my home.

If you're dreaming of a place that's yours โ€” your walls, your garden, your rules โ€” let's talk. I'll connect you with a lender, help you get a real plan, and get you on a path to becoming a homeowner.

Message me the word READY and let's find out what's possible for you.

04/13/2026

Hidden gems just hit different ๐ŸŒฟ

Pelham Falls Park is one of those spots ๐Ÿค

Youโ€™ll find walking trails, river views, a dog park ๐Ÿพ, plus the remains of an old textile mill and a historic post office tucked inside.

The trails arenโ€™t as clearly marked as Falls Park on the Reedyโ€ฆ but thatโ€™s part of the charm โ€” itโ€™s perfect for exploring โœจ

These are the little places that make living in Greer feel like home ๐Ÿค

Have you been here yet?

Emily Doty
Greer, SC Realtor | Porchlight Property Group | Bluefield Realty Group
Helping you find home in Greer & the Upstate SC ๐Ÿก
๐Ÿ“ž (864) 387-8975

Real talk for anyone thinking about buying on one income โ€” you're not alone and you're not crazy for considering it. I d...
04/09/2026

Real talk for anyone thinking about buying on one income โ€” you're not alone and you're not crazy for considering it.
I did it. I've helped many buyers do it.

In one of the toughest buying markets in decades, single income buyers are still finding a way in โ€” and they make up nearly 30% of all home purchases right now, according to NAR's latest research.

And yet so many people still think they need to wait. Wait for a second income. Wait for more savings. Wait for the "perfect time."

Here's what I know from working with buyers in the Greenville, Taylors, and Greer area: the biggest barrier usually isn't financial. It's not knowing what's actually possible.

Down payment assistance programs exist right here in Greenville County. And having an agent who actually walks you through the whole picture โ€” not just the pretty listings โ€” makes all the difference.

Whether you're a family making it work on one paycheck or someone doing this entirely on your own โ€” if you've been thinking about buying and just haven't known where to start, my DMs are open. ๐ŸŒฟ

Let's have a real conversation โ€” no pressure, no sales pitch. Just information you can actually use.

Drop a ๐Ÿ‘ in the comments if this resonates and I'll reach out!

04/08/2026

PLANT LOVERS โ€” hereโ€™s your Upstate SC spring lineup! Save this so you donโ€™t miss a single sale

๐ŸŒธ Clemson Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale
๐Ÿ“ South Carolina Botanical Garden (Clemson, SC)
๐Ÿ—“ April 10โ€“11 + April 25, 2026
โฐ 9 AM โ€“ 1 PM

๐ŸŒผ Hatcher Garden Spring Plant Sale
๐Ÿ“ Hatcher Garden & Woodland Preserve (Spartanburg, SC)
๐Ÿ—“ April 9โ€“12, 2026
โฐ 9 AM โ€“ 12 PM

๐ŸŒบ Piedmont Plant & Flower Festival
๐Ÿ“ Greenville State Farmers Market
๐Ÿ—“ April 23โ€“26, 2026
โฐ 8 AM โ€“ 6 PM

๐ŸŒฟ Project Host Plant Sale
๐Ÿ“ Project Host (Greenville, SC)
๐Ÿ—“ April 16โ€“17, 2026
โฐ Thursday: 10 AM โ€“ 4 PM
โฐ Friday: 10 AM โ€“ 3 PM

๐ŸŒฑ Greater Greenville Master Gardeners Plant Sale
๐Ÿ“ 1 Kmart Plaza (across from Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital)
๐Ÿ—“ April 25, 2026
โฐ 8 AM โ€“ 12 PM

๐ŸŒพ South Carolina Native Plant Society Sale
๐Ÿ“ Conestee Nature Preserve (Greenville, SC)
๐Ÿ—“ April 18, 2026
โฐ 9 AM โ€“ 1 PM

๐ŸŒท Whether youโ€™re planting a garden, refreshing your porch, or just love a good plant haul, lets get ready for spring!

Emily Doty with PorchLight Property Group โ€” your local realtor serving Greer, Taylors, and Greenville. Whether youโ€™re looking for a home with the perfect garden space or thinking about making a move this spring, Iโ€™d love to help!

๐Ÿ‘‡ Tag your plant-loving friend & tell me which one youโ€™re going to!

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Greenville, SC
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