Alicia Gantt Your Local Upstate SC Realtor

03/03/2026

✨ Fully Renovated + 1.20 Acres + No HOA in Williamston – $309,000 ✨

If you’ve been waiting on something move-in ready with land AND location… this is it.

📍 227 Belton Drive – Williamston, SC
🛏 3 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
🏡 Bonus Room
🌳 1.20 Acres
🚫 No HOA

This brick ranch has been completely updated in 2025 — and I mean the big stuff too:

✔️ New Roof
✔️ New HVAC
✔️ Updated Plumbing & Electrical
✔️ New Water Heater
✔️ New Vinyl Windows

Inside you’ll love the refinished oak hardwood floors, smooth ceilings, fresh paint, quartz countertops, soft-close cabinets, stainless appliances (refrigerator included), and a beautiful primary suite with double sinks + walk-in shower.

There’s also a gas log fireplace, oversized mudroom, covered back porch, fresh concrete walkway, asphalt driveway, and detached metal carport. The yard is level, usable, and shaded with mature trees — perfect for gardening, pets, or just spreading out.

And let’s talk about location 👇

You’re:
• Less than 1 mile from Williamston Mineral Spring Park (pickleball, walking trails, playground, green space)
• Close to local restaurants
• Just a few miles from Saluda Valley Country Club
• Convenient to both Anderson & Greenville

This one checks a lot of boxes — updated systems, acreage, no HOA, and a strong location right in the heart of Williamston.

Alicia Gantt 864-276-1266 Jackson Stanley Realtors

02/07/2026

☕ Real estate coffee talk…

There’s a big change coming to the appraisal world in late 2026, and if you might sell your home in the next year or two, this is worth a quick read.

Appraisals for loans tied to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are moving to a more detailed, data-driven format.
👉 Your home’s value isn’t changing — but how condition, updates, and repairs are documented is.

Translation in normal-people terms ⬇️
✔️ Condition will be more clearly labeled
✔️ Repairs and updates = good to keep track of
✔️ Clean, well-maintained homes help the process
✔️ Prepping before listing is becoming more important

Not trying to scare anyone — just sharing what’s coming so there are fewer surprises later. This is exactly why I’m a big believer in planning before a sign ever goes in the yard.

If selling is on your radar (now or down the road), happy to chat it through — coffee optional but encouraged ☕😉

— Alicia

02/03/2026

Stop by today and take a tour of this Completely Remodeled Home on 1.20 Acres 💚 227 Belton Drive Williamston

Message: Alicia Gantt with Jackson Stanley Realtors 864-276-1266

Walk-ins welcome today from 4:30pm to 6:30pm! Great opportunity to see this home in person no strings attached! Come by and ask about the new price!

01/26/2026

South Carolina is thinking about giving our seniors a major tax glow-up and honestly… I support any legislation that makes a calculator sweat. 😅🧮💸

A bill just left the Senate Finance Committee that would boost the Homestead Exemption for homeowners 65+ from $50,000 to $150,000 in taxable home value. They’re also talking about a 5-year in-state residency rule. Now it heads to the Senate floor for the next round of “let’s see what happens.” 🏛️👀

Translation for the rest of us:
If this passes, seniors could keep more money in their pockets — which means more golf carts, more pickleball, and more grandkid spoiling… and less yelling at tax bills. 🙌🎉

Here in the Upstate, we’ve got a whole crew of folks trying to age in place, stay near family, and enjoy life without getting financially karate-chopped by home expenses. 🥋💥

From the real estate world, moves like this impact:
🏡 downsizing debates
🏡 55+ community demand
🏡 stay vs. sell conversations
🏡 relocation decisions (“SC or Florida?”)
🏡 budgeting over sweet tea 🧊🫖

I’ll keep watching to see where this lands — for now just know that Columbia might be doing something that actually helps keep people in their homes… and honestly, that deserves a celebratory calculator moment from me. 🧮✨

Alicia Gantt Jackson Stanley Realtors 864-276-1266

01/02/2026

✨ NEW CONSTRUCTION | ONE ACRE | NO HOA ✨

Offered at $329,900, this beautifully built, all-one-level home sits on a full 1-acre lot with no HOA and no city taxes—a combination that’s getting harder to find.

This home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an open floor plan designed for comfortable everyday living. From the welcoming Clary Sage front door, to the bright living space with cathedral ceilings, to the kitchen showcasing white cabinetry, black granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a subway tile backsplash—every detail was thoughtfully selected.

The primary suite offers a true retreat with a double vanity, freestanding tub, oversized tiled shower, and ample storage. Additional highlights include a walk-in laundry room, a two-car garage, and an extra parking pad—ideal for guests or work vehicles.

Located just outside the city limits, this property offers usable land, fewer restrictions, and a clean, modern farmhouse feel.

📍 TL Hanna School District
💰 $329,900
🏡 New Construction | One Level
🌳 1 Acre Lot
🚗 2-Car Garage + Extra Parking
📄 Western Upstate MLS: 20295707
📄 Greater Greenville MLS: 1577941

If you’ve been waiting for a move-in-ready home with space and flexibility, this one is worth a closer look.
📩 Message me to schedule your private showing or for more details.

Alicia Gantt
Jackson Stanley Realtors
864-276-1266

Jackson Stanley Realtors Alicia Gantt

11/25/2025

Give us a call- we will walk you through the process from start to finish! 864-276-1266

11/13/2025

💬 Realtor POV: Let’s Talk About These 50-Year Mortgage Conversations…🏠💚
I’ve been seeing a lot of buzz about the idea of 50-year mortgages, and I wanted to share a little insight from my Realtor perspective — especially since I work so closely with first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and sellers across the Upstate.💚🏠
Yes, a longer mortgage can make the monthly payment look a little lighter… but there are several “hidden” drawbacks that folks don’t always see right away.
1️⃣ Equity Builds MUCH Slower
The first several years of any long-term loan are almost all interest.
With a 50-year mortgage, that slow start is stretched out even further.
With a 30-year loan, most buyers hit a comfortable equity spot within 3–5 years.
With a 50-year loan, you may need 7–10+ years before you’d have enough equity to comfortably sell and walk away with meaningful proceeds.
This impacts anyone who may need to relocate, downsize, or move up sooner than expected.
2️⃣ You Become More Dependent on the Market
Here in the Upstate, appreciation has been strong — but it does not move in a straight line.
With a 50-year loan:
Your equity depends more on the market and less on actual loan pay-down.
If values soften or level out, a homeowner could have very little equity even after several years.
Life happens — job changes, marriage, divorce, kids — and being “upside-down” in those moments can really limit your options.
3️⃣ Higher Total Cost of Ownership
Lower payment today… MUCH higher total cost later.
Using the example from an article I read....A person buying a home at median price — $410,000 — with a 20% down payment would be taking out a mortgage of $328,000. and this is using a 6.3 percent rate for example:
30-year mortgage total: ~$751,000
50-year mortgage total: ~$1.1 million
That’s about $349,000 more paid over time — simply because the loan is stretched out.
That’s money that could go toward retirement, kids’ college, investments, or paying off other debt.
4️⃣ Possible Higher Interest Rates
Lenders often charge higher rates for riskier, long-term products.
So that monthly savings may not be as “big” as it first appears.
5️⃣ Pressure on Resale & Mobility
If 50-year loans become common:
More sellers could be stuck longer.
Move-up inventory could slow down.
We may see more “low-equity sellers” during downturns.
From a Realtor standpoint, that can create a sluggish cycle and fewer opportunities for families to move when they need to.
Just my thoughts..... 😊💚🏠

10/15/2025

📊 Williamston Market Update – September 2025 🏡
The local market continues to show some interesting shifts!

✅ New Listings: Up 160% this year — more homes are hitting the market, giving buyers a bit more to choose from.
✅ Closed Sales: Down 46.7%, showing that while inventory is rising, buyers are being more selective.
✅ Median Sales Price: Jumped from $235,000 to $304,000, a 29.4% increase compared to last year!
✅ Days on Market: Down from 75 to 46 days, meaning homes are still moving fairly quickly when priced right.
✅ Inventory: Up 64%, which helps balance things a bit for buyers.

Even with fewer closings, the strong price growth and shorter days on market tell us that well-prepared, well-priced homes are still selling fast.

If you’ve been thinking about selling, now’s the time to have a strategy conversation. Pricing and presentation are everything in a shifting market like this.

📞 Message me today for a personalized home valuation or a quick market walkthrough — I’d love to help you understand where your property fits in today’s market.

Jackson Stanley Realtors

09/29/2025

✨ Happy Closing Day! ✨

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a family home, and today was a bittersweet one for our wonderful sellers. Thank you for trusting me to walk with you through this process—your home will always hold special memories. ❤️

At the same time, it’s such a joy to congratulate the new first-time homebuyers who now get to begin their journey here! 🏡✨ May this house be the backdrop for countless new memories, laughter, and milestones.

Here’s to new chapters for both families—one of gratitude for the past, and one of excitement for the future. 💫

Jackson Stanley Realtors

08/26/2025

✨ Dream Lake Home Secured! ✨

I am so excited to share that I just had the pleasure of walking my clients through the purchase of their DREAM lake home! 🏡💙 From the first showing to the final signature, we navigated every detail together — and now they get to enjoy lake life and make countless memories in their beautiful new home.

Helping families and individuals find the right home — not just a house, but a place that truly fits their lifestyle — is what I love most about being a Realtor. 💫

If you’ve been dreaming of a lake home, your first home, or your forever home, I’d love to help guide you through the process too. Buying and selling doesn’t have to feel overwhelming when you have someone walking with you every step of the way.

📲 Call or text me anytime at 864-276-1266 — let’s start the journey to your dream home!

07/31/2025

🏡 Just Listed in Piedmont — $249,000
22 Hammett Street | 4 Bed | 1 Bath | Bonus Basement | 0.63 Acres

Charming Southern vibes meet practical living in this beautifully updated two-story home with finished basement and a detached 3-car carport — all on over half an acre right in the heart of Piedmont!

🛏 4 Bedrooms
🛁 1 Full Bath
🛋 + Bonus Basement (previously a salon!)
📐 1,920 SF + 348 SF Finished Basement (heated/cooled)

You’ll love the engineered hardwoods, granite counters, updated stainless appliances, and classic character throughout. The layout is ideal with 2 beds on the main, 2 upstairs, and a fully finished space downstairs perfect for a home office, gym, or guest area.

✨ Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:

2025 Roof, Water Heater & Insulation

Vinyl Privacy Fence + Bamboo Backdrop

Spacious Deck + Covered Front Porch

Detached 3-Car Carport w/ Concrete Drive

100% Electric w/ Propane Backup Heat

No HOA!

This home offers flexibility, space to spread out, and a great location just minutes to Hwy 20 & I-85 — and under 20 minutes to Anderson, Easley, or Greenville.

📍 Move-in ready and full of potential for home-based businesses, multi-gen living, or just enjoying some extra elbow room.

📲 Ready to take a tour? Let’s schedule a showing!

07/31/2025

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A big congratulations to Melanie Dugan and Alicia Gantt on another glowing review 🙌When clients come back again and again, it speaks volumes. Melanie and Alicia continue to go above and beyond, exceeding expectations and delivering top-notch service every time. 💯

We’re so proud to have them on our team! 💛