Selling Greenville

Greenville's growth isn't slowing down, but its infrastructure is struggling to keep up. County Council Chairman Benton Blount tackles the controversial penny sales tax, the $3 billion road backlog, and the tough decisions surrounding development, property rights, and taxpayer dollars. Can Greenville keep growing without making the problems worse? Benton Blount | Chairman, Greenville County Counci...

Greenville is moving toward a buyer's market, but anyone expecting a housing crash might be disappointed. September brought fewer sales, longer selling times, and the worst affordability reading since 2023, while median prices climbed back to nearly $325,000. Buyers have more negotiating power, but high mortgage rates are still getting in the way. As always, if you have any questions or comments (...

Imagine inheriting a $60,000 stormwater repair bill just months after your HOA takes control of a neighborhood. Benj Buck of Buck Outdoors Stormwater Solutions shares real cases of overlooked infrastructure, failed inspections, and costly repairs, plus why proper documentation and regular maintenance matter more than homeowners realize. Benj Buck | Founder, Buck Outdoors Stormwater Solutions Websi...

With mortgage rates around 7.57%, buyers are still waiting for relief that has yet to arrive. There are five scenarios that could change that, including cooler inflation, easing tariffs or geopolitical tensions, a recession, improved fiscal confidence, or a cheaper mortgage market, but some paths would come with a much bigger cost than others. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or,...

A median Greenville home payment has roughly doubled since 2021, while moving from a starter home to a modest step-up home can mean nearly tripling the payment. That lock-in effect is keeping owners from moving, giving new construction an advantage, and creating a market where affordability hurts without necessarily causing a price crash. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of co...

Nearly half of recent home sales needed a price reduction, and the numbers get uglier the longer a home sits. Sellers below $400K face some of the toughest conditions, while buyers are still negotiating below the reduced price and asking for concessions on top of it. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by...

Greenville home prices have now posted back-to-back year-over-year declines, while homes are taking longer to sell and the market is cooling earlier than it used to. August also brought a slight rebound in sales and affordability, but the bigger trend continues to move toward buyers. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan Mc...

Greenville is sitting at 4.3 months of inventory, and the market may be closer to a tipping point than it looks. With prices showing downward pressure, new construction undercutting resale homes, and demand facing serious headwinds, the path toward a buyer’s market is becoming harder to ignore. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out...

Mortgage rates are moving back toward 7%, and that could put even more pressure on Greenville’s already rate-sensitive market. With affordability getting squeezed, homeowners locked into lower rates, and no clear path to meaningful relief, the slowdown could become much more noticeable heading into fall. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to...

There is some shady stuff happening in real estate, and consumers do not always realize what they are agreeing to. These 10 red flags cover listing tactics, buyer representation, wholesaling, lender fees, contract terminations, and other practices Greenville buyers and sellers should question before moving forward. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), f...

The Greenville market is sending mixed signals. Prices are down, new listings have turned negative, mortgage rates are hurting buying power, yet sales and demand are still holding up. It’s not quite a buyer’s market or a seller’s market, but the numbers suggest something is changing. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan Mc...

Moving to Greenville, Spartanburg, or Anderson comes with a few surprises. From weather, bugs, traffic, utilities, and home styles to growth, walkability, renovations, and what buyers should realistically expect, this is a practical look at life in the Upstate before making the move. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan Mc...

South Carolina’s new law gives property owners a faster way to remove squatters while cracking down on fake leases, fraudulent rental listings, and property damage. It also preserves protections for lawful tenants and strengthens the private property rights that continue making the state attractive to landlords and investors. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a...

Greenville’s success has created a difficult question: where will its teachers, firefighters, service workers, and local families be able to live? Mario Brown, CEO of Affordable Upstate, breaks down rising housing costs, limited supply, development resistance, and what it will take to keep Greenville affordable for the people who call it home. Connect with Mario Brown: 📞 864-305-3962 📧 info@affo...

Greenville's latest market stats reveal a story that goes beyond the headlines. Pending sales and closings continue setting records, inventory growth is slowing, and new listings are beginning to level off. Could the market be approaching another shift, and what does that mean for buyers and sellers? As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to rea...

Major appraisal changes are coming, and buyers, sellers, lenders, Realtors, and appraisers could all feel the impact. Christofer White explains what UAD 3.6 changes, why appraisals may take longer and cost more at first, and what Greenville’s market should expect before the November rollout. Connect with Christofer white: rps_chris@yahoo.com ‭(864) 809-6546 https://www.scappraisers.com As always,...

A mid-year look back at the bold 2026 real estate predictions, from mortgage rates and home prices to inventory, Airbnb rules, foreclosures, affordability, and new construction. Some calls are aging well. Others still have work to do. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or b...

Most investors know about cash-out refinances. Far fewer know about HELOCs on rental properties. Stan and Ben Stef explore creative financing strategies, investment property lending, DSCR loans, and ways investors are using existing equity to grow their portfolios faster. Ben Stef | Funding Freedom 📧 bstef@nexalending.com 📞 773-817-7894 As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of co...

The latest Greenville housing data reveals a market in transition. New construction is putting pressure on pricing, resale homes continue gaining value, inventory is at its highest level in years, and buyers are becoming more selective. Stan digs into the trends shaping today's market and what the numbers are really saying beneath the headlines. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or...

Not every race will impact Greenville equally. Stan breaks down the primary election results, key local contests, and the candidates who could influence growth, development, housing affordability, and property rights in the years ahead. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or...

Some of the best opportunities in the Upstate aren't the ones making headlines. Stan shares 10 underrated communities offering everything from mountain living and large acreage to established neighborhoods, strong value, and easy access to Greenville, Spartanburg, and beyond. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune dir...

South Carolina’s primaries could have a real impact on Greenville real estate. Stan breaks down the big issues on the ballot, including roads, growth, impact fees, short-term rentals, property taxes, and housing affordability. SC is expanding the homestead exemption, which was widely expected to be signed into law, but since recording, this bill has not yet been passed and may not pass this year....

Everyone seems to have a theory about where mortgage rates are headed—but most of them are wrong. Stan cuts through the noise and breaks down what’s actually pushing rates around right now, from inflation and bond markets to gas prices, tariffs, and global conflict. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by p...

Greenville’s latest market stats are full of mixed signals. Listings shattered records, buyer activity surged back, inventory keeps climbing, and median pricing stayed flat—but existing homes are still appreciating while new construction keeps pressuring prices. Is the market starting to shift? As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out...

Stan ranks the 10 hottest neighborhoods across the Upstate based on real sales data, from Travelers Rest to Spartanburg, and the results make one thing very clear: builders are winning this market. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com