Selling Greenville

One number may be driving more of the Greenville housing market than most people realize. In this episode, I break down why the 5% mortgage rate looks like a real tipping point locally, what caused rates to briefly dip into the fives, and why popular housing headlines may miss the real impact. Using fresh market data and local context, I explore the big question: if rates cross that line again, wh...

This episode breaks down how Stan is approaching 2026 with a full reset and a clearer direction. From reworking systems and tightening structure to shifting priorities, networking smarter, and leaning into more intentional growth, it sets the tone for what’s ahead. Less reflection, more direction, and a clear signal that this year will not be business as usual (in a good way). As always, if you ha...

The annual bold predictions episode breaks down what 2026 could look like for the Greenville housing market. Clear calls on mortgage rates, home prices, inventory levels, affordability, new construction, and where the biggest shifts may emerge—built on trends, data, and real-time market signals heading into the new year. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realt...

Holiday vibes meet hard numbers as this episode revisits 2025’s bold real estate predictions—what hit the mark, what missed, and what the data actually proved. From mortgage rates and inventory surprises to pricing trends and industry shakeups, it’s a year-end scorecard with lessons worth carrying into 2026 (ugly sweater energy included). As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of co...

November’s numbers reveal a market finding a new rhythm—more homes hitting the market, buyers still moving, days on market tightening, and prices holding steady despite shifting affordability. This breakdown walks through what the latest stats really show, why inventory feels bigger (but not always better), and how buyer and seller behavior is quietly adjusting as the year winds down. Fewer surpri...

From botched contracts and disappearing due-diligence periods to HOAs in meltdown mode, attic surprises, appraisals swinging nearly half a million apart, and a lender fiasco that needed county intervention—2025 delivered twist after twist. This episode breaks down the year’s most chaotic and eye-opening moments in Upstate real estate, showing what really happens when deals unravel and the market r...

2025 reshaped the Upstate market in ways no one expected—buyers pushed beyond Greenville County, sellers grew more cautious, investors pulled back, and new-construction deals dominated budgets. Add in job-market swings, political uncertainty, shifting affordability, and mortgage rates that broke every seasonal rule, and the year became a turning point for how people bought and sold across Greenvil...

A look back at the winding path to Realtor of the Year becomes a tribute to the people who made it possible—mentors who shared their wisdom, brokers who invested their time, family who carried the emotional weight of an unpredictable career, and clients who trusted the process. From basement training sessions to late-night calls, the journey highlights lessons in resilience, gratitude, and growth...

Buyer traffic is surging again in the Upstate, with crowded open houses, renewed demand for larger lots, and activity levels that look more like early spring than late fall. But the market data is telling a slower, more cautious story. Inventory continues to climb, months of supply are rising, and affordability remains stuck just shy of the ideal threshold—even as mortgage rates ease and buyer beh...

Local elections just reshaped the landscape in Greenville, Greer, Easley, Travelers Rest, Simpsonville, and even at the state house level—and the ripple effects won’t just be political. This episode breaks down what flipped, who got voted out, and how those decisions could impact growth, new development, impact fees, housing affordability, and ultimately what it costs to live and invest in the Ups...

Practical systems for decluttering, staging, and sustainable home organization take center stage in this episode featuring professional organizer Stephanie Worinkeng, owner of A Time 2 Organize. Topics include drop-zone solutions, organized junk drawers, family “15-minute” resets, paper management, and approaches to sentimental storage. The discussion also covers how long-term storage units impact...

Every generation makes its share of real estate mistakes. Boomers often overpay for upgrades they could easily add. Gen X gets stuck chasing the “perfect” down payment. Millennials keep waiting for a 2008-style crash that never comes. And Gen Z? They fall in love with fixer-uppers they can’t actually fix. This episode breaks down those common traps, what they cost, and how to avoid them—plus share...

Greenville home style refresh, coming in hot. In this episode, Stan rapid-fires through ten design trends on their way out (hi, barn doors and two-tone cabinets) and the ten replacing them—like wallpaper accents, creamy whites, light floors, smarter tile, and real home offices. If you’re selling, flipping, or building in the Upstate, these shifts can mean faster offers and fewer buyer turn-offs. L...

Greenville’s housing market just set records—but the numbers don’t tell a simple story. New listings are soaring, prices are rising, and inventory is higher than ever, yet buyers and sellers both feel stuck in limbo. Is the market cooling off or gearing up for another surge? Get the latest breakdown of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors stats and what they reveal about the shifting bal...

Stan tackles the “off-but-not-off” DC shutdown and what it really means for Greenville deals—USDA on ice, IRS transcripts napping, VA/FHA jogging (not sprinting), and flood insurance doing the limbo. He maps the bottlenecks, offers quick detours lenders actually use, sneaks in a couple of groan-worthy puns, and gives final notice on his past-client Zillow review drawing for a $250 Amazon card. Few...

Did Helene change how Greenville prepares for storms? Stan recaps the week that followed—power out, gas scarce, oaks down, roads blocked—how listings and closings were rescued, how neighbors and line crews mobilized, and how relief dollars reached families fast. Expect practical prep that actually works (fuel discipline, generator checks, backup comms) and why a Gulf-track hit here is so rare. Plu...

Is Greenville inching into a buyer’s market? Stan breaks down August’s cooling signals—soft new listings, flat pending's, a dip in closings, longer days on market, and inventory at the highest since 2011—plus why new construction is stealing the show. You’ll also hear how Zillow Showcase can boost your listing’s visibility and how to enter Stan’s $250 Amazon gift card review giveaway. Fast, practi...

Greenville’s at a crossroads. Stan and City Council candidate Tina Belge get practical—and spicy—on safer streets and bike lanes, a smarter trolley, “mini-downtown” neighborhood nodes, freeing up food trucks, and real housing fixes (missing-middle, ADUs, land trusts, tiny homes, faster permits). They also hit roads funding, water/sewer capacity, rebuilding the tree canopy after Helene, and why chi...

Buyer-market momentum in Greenville driven by surging new-build supply, discounts and rate buydowns, and median prices below resales. Selling Greenville Episode 289 delivers an easy, fast guide to reading the market, avoiding common traps, and securing better terms in 2025. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune direc...

People don’t just move to Greenville—they leave, too. Stan reveals 10 real reasons behind the 2025 outflow: affordability pushing buyers to Spartanburg & Anderson, post-Helene risk fears, weather whiplash, downtown condo-vs-house tradeoffs, custom-build sticker shock, politics, and missing big-city perks. Debating a move in or out? Use this as your decision cheat sheet. Questions? Text Stan (i...

Shiny and new isn’t always simple. Learn what’s driving the surge in completed-but-unsold homes, where builders cut corners, and the must-do checklist before you sign. Greenville-specific tips to avoid costly regrets. Need a second opinion? Text Stan—fastest way to reach him. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune dir...

Big supply, slower demand. Stan breaks down July’s surge in inventory (nearing multi-year highs), pendings that trail historical pace, and why prices still nudged up ~2%. Clear takeaways for timing your list or offer in Greenville. Need a second opinion? Text Stan—fastest way to reach him. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to S...

Stan hopped on—gym clothes and all—to break down why mortgage rates slipped into the mid-6s and what actually moved them: bond yields, softer jobs data, and those ever-important spreads between the 10-year Treasury and 30-year mortgages. He digs into why averages aren’t your quote, how narrowing spreads could pull rates lower, and the wild cards ahead (potential Fed leadership shifts, talk of rate...

In this special episode of the Selling Greenville podcast, host Stan sits down with Chris, a recent homebuyer who assumed a sub-3% FHA mortgage in one of the most challenging housing markets we've seen in decades. They break down the pros, pitfalls, and process of mortgage assumption—how Chris scored a 25-year loan with significant equity, navigated a complex servicer system, and beat the rent-vs-...

In this eye-opening episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune delivers a boots-on-the-ground update on the 2025 Greenville housing market—and why so many buyers and sellers are feeling stuck, cautious, or downright confused. Stan dives into the real reasons behind the market slowdown: high mortgage rates that just won’t budge, growing inventory that’s shifting the balance, and a...