Nicole Ruquet Compass GVL

07/14/2026

A few Greenville, South Carolina facts that even some locals don't know. 👀

The kind of stuff that turns into a “wait, really?” at the dinner table. Save this one for the next time you need a fun fact to drop or a local debate to start.

Tag the Greenville local who’d actually want to know all of these. 👇

If you want even more local picks for the rest of the season, my free 2026 Greenville Summer Guide is out now. Comment SUMMER and I’ll send it straight to your DMs.

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07/10/2026

Hate is a strong word...
Greenville County secret spot that most don't know about within 10 minutes of Ft Inn, 15 mins of Simpsonville, and 25 minutes to GVL.
Nearly 8 acres brings you the quiet you are looking for!
https://www.compass.com/homedetails/623-W-Ridgeway-Rd-Honea-Path-SC-29654/VZ9T8_pid/

04/13/2026

Happy Monday — Your Weekly Market Guide is here.
The market finally feels… normal again.
More homes to choose from
Less pressure to rush
And way more room to actually make smart decisions
If you’ve been waiting for a moment to breathe a little — this is it
Where I’m spending a lot of time right now:
New construction
Builders are quietly offering:
rate buy-downs
closing cost help
and in some cases… straight-up better deals than resale
Especially in places like Fountain Inn + Simpsonville
And for my VA buyers — this matters
A $350K purchase is still landing around:
0% down → ~$2.1–2.3K/mo
When you pair that with builder incentives, the gap between “waiting” and “buying smart” gets a lot smaller than people think
Micro market I’m watching:
Downtown Greenville, Greer, Simpsonville, Fountain Inn.
If you’ve been thinking about making a move this year, let’s map it out and do it right

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Spring in the Carolinas feels like a reset—fresh air, slower mornings, and little pockets of magic everywhere you turn.

A few ideas for your next weekend including some of my favorite places to eat along the way!

Blue Ridge hikes + downtown Asheville
Food: White Duck Taco Shop, Tupelo Honey, French Broad Chocolate Lounge

Charleston stroll (history + architecture)
Food: Leon’s Oyster Shop, Poogan’s Porch, Carmella’s (dessert)

Outer Banks: see the wild Corolla horses
Food: Uncle Ike’s Sandbar & Grill, North Banks Restaurant & Raw Bar, Duck Donuts

Kernersville: Dewberry Farms tulips
Food: Kau (Greensboro), Print Works Bistro (Greensboro), Black Powder Smokehouse (Jamestown)

Pretty Place / Symmes Chapel (sunrise view)
Food: The Hare & The Hound (Landrum), Sidewall Pizza (TR), Methodical Coffee (Greenville)