Brooke Tyndall - Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors

09/13/2026

Taking a home from 'concept' to 'complete' is no easy feat, but these savvy homebuyers love themselves a project! They partnered with Mungo Homes, a semi-custom home builder, and whipped up a real stunner. Handsomely deceiving from the curb, you'd never know it features 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms! I especially love how they were able to maintain the feel of an established landscape by retaining some of the more mature trees in the back yard making this brand new construction feel tucked in the best way.

09/12/2026

The year is 1925, & you’re in the market for a new house... 🗝

So naturally, you sit down with a Sears, Roebuck & Co. catalog. You study the floor plans. Pick a style. Place the order...

And wait for your house is delivered...by train.

In about 30,000 pieces.
Seriously.

Precut lumber, windows, doors, flooring, millwork, hardware and thousands of other pieces were bundled up and shipped by rail to a freight depot near you, then hauled to your lot and assembled into your new home.

It may sound crazy now, but in 1925 it actually made a lot of sense. Manufacturing was increasingly standardized and mass-produced, Sears had a massive mail-order network, and railroads could move enormous amounts of freight across the country.

And Greenville was booming right along with it.
The textile industry was thriving, people were moving in and houses were going up. If you think Greenville is growing fast now, between 1910 and 1920, the city’s population grew nearly 47% - more than twice the rate it did from 2010 to 2020.

So while most Sears homes we know about today are concentrated in the Midwest and Northeast, it really isn’t all that surprising that one made its way to Greenville.

And we know at least one did.

The pieces arrived by rail at Greenville’s Washington Street depot, were hauled over to E. Park Avenue, and assembled into a new home.

And it wasn’t just any Sears model. Nicknamed the “Aristocrat of Bungalows,” the Ashmore was larger, more elaborate and more expensive than many of Sears’ offerings, making it a relatively rare model.

Exactly a century later, that house is still standing in Greenville’s East Park Historic District - and on its 100th birthday in 2025, it sold for $989,900!

Sears ended the Modern Homes program in 1940 and later destroyed most of its home sales records, so there’s no master list telling us where all these houses ended up.

And with so many charming bungalows built around downtown Greenville during this same era, you have to wonder how many Sears homes might still be hiding in plain sight. 👀

08/24/2026

08/23/2026

Zillow is the most-used real estate site in the country, but there's a common misconception among users:

When you hit “Request a Tour” or “Contact Agent,” you’re probably not contacting the listing agent—or someone who knows anything about that particular house for that matter.

Those buttons aren't a direct line to the listing agent. Zillow uses buyer inquiries to generate leads for participating Zillow agents — agents who pay Zillow to advertise and receive buyer connections/leads in that specific market/zip code.

That agent may be perfectly great—but they likely have no connection to the property you were looking at.

If you already have a Realtor, skip the button and just send them the listing. They can get the details, talk directly to the listing agent, and set up the showing. Or scroll down below the Property Details, where the listing agent's contact information is listed and contact them directly for the most accurate information.

Happy Zillow scrolling! Just know what you’re clicking. 😉

08/12/2026

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Great job Brooke Tyndall - Howard Hanna Allen Tate Realtors! 👏

08/07/2026

It’s CLOSING DAY! 🔑
Sometimes things don’t happen on the timeline you set forth—or shake out quite the way you imagined they would.

This one took longer than we expected, unfolded differently than we planned, and required a few pivots along the way. But sometimes the best laid plans are really just a starting point.

Part of what keeps life interesting is not knowing exactly what comes next, and still being willing to step forward—trusting that somehow, it will all work out the way it should. Maybe even for the better.

Today, we made it to the closing table. A huge congrats to my seller client and friend. All good things ahead! ✨️

07/31/2026

It's CLOSING DAY! 🎉
These homebuyers had two non-negotiables: to be in a specific school district, while staying 15% BELOW the area's median home price.

We explored every option and left no stone unturned—a search that ultimately led us to a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) property.

Did you know that only about 5% of home sales are FSBOs, and most of those involve a seller who already knows the buyer? That made finding the right home this way even more rewarding.

These types of transactions tend to require a little extra communication, coordination, and collaboration to keep everything moving smoothly from contract to closing, but we did it! 👏 Congratulations to the proud new owners!

07/27/2026

JUST LISTED! 👀
📍30 Dogwood Drive, Travelers Rest
ℹ️ 3 Beds | 2 Baths |1250sqft | 0.68 Acre Lot
Thoughtfully updated, exceptionally versatile, and ideally located, this brick ranch brings together a combination of features that are increasinglydifficult to find, especially at this price point — a 20' x 30' climate-controlled workshop, inviting outdoor living spaces, a private backyard, and all the conveniences of being just five minutes from downtown Travelers Rest and the Swamp Rabbit Trail!

07/15/2026

JUST LISTED! 👀
📍110 Granby Trail, Easley
ℹ️4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1800+/- Sqft
Located in Easley's Maxwell Commons community, 110 Granby Trail offers the convenience of main-level living in one of the few ranch-style floor plans in the neighborhood! Built in 2025 by Meritage Homes, this energy-efficient home combines the benefits of newer construction with more than $20,000 in upgrades already completed. Better yet, the refrigerator, washer, dryer, and blinds all convey, making this home truly move-in ready!

07/15/2026

June was a whirlwind! 🗝✨️
Half way through the year already & feeling grateful for everyone who has trusted me to help them accomplish their real estate goals, and for those who have recommended me to a neighbor, colleague, family member or friend! 🫶
It's never too early to start thinking about your next move. Whether you're ready now or just starting to think through your options, I'm always happy to help!