Selling Greenville

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

Stan sits down with John Nolan of Greenville History Tours to dig into the stories hiding in plain sight, from Falls Park and the old textile mills to forgotten restaurants, downtown’s comeback, and the eras that shaped Greenville into what it is today. Want to book a tour, ask a question, or dive deeper into The History of Greenville? www.greenvillehistorytours.com greenvillehistorytours@gmail.co...

Real MLS data reveals what actually drives buyer demand. One-level living, pools, and primary bedrooms on the main floor bring more buyers in fast, while other popular upgrades barely move the needle. A sharp look at what truly adds value in today’s 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...

Greenville’s March data is all over the place. Listings hit record highs, pending sales surged, but closings fell, and affordability dropped as rates climbed. This episode breaks down the mixed signals, rising inventory, and why this still feels like a market where nobody’s fully winning. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to St...

Think pricing high gives you room to negotiate? The data says the opposite. Sellers who overprice are cutting later, paying more in concessions, and walking away with less. This episode breaks down exactly how it happens. 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 sm...

The rental market is shifting fast, and not in a good way. Rents are starting to fall, vacancies are rising, and properties are sitting longer than they have in years. This episode breaks down what’s really happening and what it means moving forward. 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 (97...

Greenville just got national attention and not everyone is thrilled. After hosting major college basketball tournaments, the city drew praise from national media and sparked mixed reactions from locals. This episode looks at the buzz, the backlash, and what it could mean for growth and real estate. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach...

In this conversation with Greenville County Council candidate Daniel Rumfelt, they dive into roads falling behind, shifting development, rising housing costs, and the tension between growth and preservation. The big question—how much more can Greenville handle? Connect with Daniel Rumfelt: Facebook: Daniel Rumfelt Email: danielrumfelt@att.net Phone: 864-923-9155 Website: www.danielrumfelt.org As a...

February’s Greenville housing data delivered some surprises. Homes are taking the longest to sell in nearly a decade, buyer showings are dropping, and sales activity started the year softer than expected. But the biggest twist is what’s happening with new construction prices—and how they’re influencing the entire market. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realt...

Real estate and politics are colliding. This episode explores how South Carolina’s governor race, insurance reform debates, housing affordability policies, and even global conflict could influence the Greenville housing market. From property taxes to mortgage rates, several forces outside real estate may end up shaping the market in 2026. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of co...

Selling in 2026 is not “list it and relax.” This episode breaks down 10 rules for Upstate sellers, including the real competition (hint: new construction), why buyers are extra picky, when open houses actually help, and what not to say if you want offers. 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 a...

Buying in Greenville in 2026 is not the free for all people remember, but it is also not a buyer’s paradise. This episode lays out a 10 point home buying guide built for today’s reality, including why the market feels like a soft seller’s market, why home sale contingencies are getting rejected, and why Greenville reacts fast when mortgage rates move. As always, if you have any questions or commen...

Two winter storms shut Greenville down and delayed closings, but the market did not collapse. New listings stayed positive, inventory jumped, and prices climbed again. So did the storms really slow the market, or just pause it? January’s numbers tell a more interesting story. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune dir...

I connect the dots between recent local, state, and national signals—and none of them point toward better housing affordability. I break down how impact fees, resistance to new development, and continued growth all push prices higher in Greenville, and why waiting for prices to fall may not be realistic. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to...

Snow shut Greenville down, but the real ice might be coming from D.C. This episode looks at Fed shakeups, bond market moves, and behind-the-scenes decisions that could nudge mortgage rates without warning. Rates matter—but who controls them matters more. 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...

I go on a blunt rant about a misconception I keep hearing: that home prices can magically fall without more supply or lower rates. I break down why a 2008-style crash doesn’t match today’s fundamentals, why “waiting for the apocalypse” is a risky plan, and how real affordability changes actually happen. Then I get practical—walking through realistic paths buyers can consider instead of doom-scroll...

In this episode, Greenville’s December market stats—and there are a few surprises. I walk through why year-end activity surged, how pending and closed sales behaved in ways we normally never see in December, and what rising days on market, tightening inventory, and improving affordability could mean heading into 2026. The big question: is this a one-month anomaly, or the early signal of a real shi...