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THE GREENVILLE REAL ESTATE JOURNAL
Get expert takes on the ever-changing Upstate market. From home buying and selling tips to neighborhood spotlights, investment advice, and behind-the-scenes stories, this blog delivers honest, data-backed insight into real estate in Greenville and beyond. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, you'll find real value here.
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The 5% Mortgage Rate Trigger (and Who It Helps)
Greenville has a quiet hinge number: The 5% Mortgage Rate Trigger. When a five appears, prices flatten, confidence returns, and buyers move. This episode explains who benefits—and what to watch as spring momentum builds
3 days ago5 min read


New Year, New Playbook, and a Different Way Forward
A practical reset for 2026—one living workflow per client, closer ties to builders, flips only when margins are undeniable, proactive buyer outreach, intentional Zillow visibility, real mentorship, and content with a human wink. That’s New Year, New Playbook in action.
Jan 75 min read


Stan’s 2026 Bold Predictions for Greenville
Greenville’s 2026 housing outlook calls for high-5% mortgage moments, 2–5% price gains, tighter months’ supply, and a possible affordability reset—plus a split where four-bedroom homes rise, and two-bedroom values slip.
Dec 31, 20255 min read


Reviewing 2025 Predictions and What Stan Got Right
A no-spin scorecard on the Upstate housing market—mortgage rates above 6%, prices drifting higher, cash at 22%, policy getting tougher, and the final tally: 7.5 out of 10 predictions correct.
Dec 24, 20254 min read


The Market’s New Rhythm—More Listings, Faster Sales, & Real Shifts
More homes hit the market, days on market tightened, and prices kept inching up. November’s stats reveal The Market’s New Rhythm—a buyer-leaning pace with seller wins for homes that are priced and prepped right.
Dec 17, 20255 min read


The Wildest Real Estate Moments of 2025
Zero-day due diligence, HOA fireworks, a surprise attic cleanout, a sewer shutdown scare, lender roadblocks, and a $400k appraisal swing—the Wildest Real Estate Moments of 2025 reveal how fast deals can turn and how smart representation keeps them on track.
Dec 10, 20255 min read


Gratitude, Mentorship & the Road to REALTOR of the Year
The Road to REALTOR of the Year in Greenville wasn’t about splash—it was built on basement-office lessons, steady mentorship, and a home team that kept the calendar sane. Here’s how that road now serves buyers and sellers across the Upstate.
Nov 26, 20255 min read


Stephanie Worinkeng on Decluttering, Staging & Smarter Storage
When it comes to homes in Greenville, presentation and peace of mind start behind closed doors—closet doors, that is. In this episode of Selling Greenville , professional organizer and owner of A Time to Organize , Stephanie Worinkeng, shares the practical (and deeply human) side of creating a functional home. From paper piles and junk drawers to sentimental items and staging for sale, she breaks down why clutter creeps in—and how to build systems that actually stick. Declutt
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Helene, One Year Later: What Greenville Learned—and What to Do Next
One year after Hurricane Helene, Greenville looks back with clear lessons: track storms closely, fuel up early, plan for grid downtime, and rely on neighbors and simple systems. Here’s what happened—and what to do next.
Oct 1, 20256 min read


Greenville City Council Candidate Tina Belge on making Greenville a safer, more bikeable, and more affordable place to live
A practical, people-first conversation with Greenville City Council Candidate Tina Belge on safer streets, protected bike lanes, real-world transit, missing-middle housing, tree canopy repairs post-Helene, and why childcare is economic infrastructure—so Greenville stays livable, lovable, and uniquely itself.
Sep 17, 20255 min read


Mortgage Rates Just Blinked: Why Mid-6s Might Stick (For Now)
Mortgage rates just blinked—and mid-6s mortgage rates may stick. Stan unpacks bond yields, spreads, Fed signals, and what this means for Greenville deals now.
Aug 13, 20253 min read


How to Assume a Low-Rate FHA Mortgage in 2025: Chris Ryba’s Real Estate Success Story
Chris Ryba didn’t beat 7%—he dodged it. This step-by-step FHA mortgage assumption story shows how he took over a sub-3% loan: what he offered, how long it took, the $400 fee, and why the extra effort paid off.
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Why the Greenville-Spartanburg Real Estate Market Feels Like a Clogged Toilet
The Greenville-Spartanburg real estate market really does feel like a clogged toilet—rates hovering, “lots of listings” that don’t feel like options, and everyone stuck waiting. Here’s what’s actually going on and the few moves that still work.
Jul 30, 20253 min read


How State Politics Shape Greenville w/ Rep. Stephen Frank
State policy is hitting home in Greenville. Stan McCune sits down with Rep. Stephen Frank to dig into who should fix our roads (state vs. county), why South Carolina’s tort reform may not lower premiums yet, how incentives affect housing costs, and what’s next for school choice, lunches, and SNAP.
Jul 23, 20253 min read


Greenville Housing Market Update: Prices Hit Record High as Sales Slow
Greenville’s housing market just broke a price record — but is the boom slowing down? June 2025 reveals a shift buyers and sellers need to watch.
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Revisiting Bold 2025 Predictions: What’s Really Happening in Greenville’s Real Estate Market?
Curious how Greenville’s housing market is really performing in 2025? In this episode recap, Stan McCune revisits his bold real estate predictions to see what’s holding up—like mortgage rates staying above 6%—and where things have shifted, including unexpected inventory growth. A must-read for Greenville homebuyers, sellers, and real estate investors looking to stay informed in a changing market.
Jul 9, 20255 min read


Hiking, Hurricanes, and Hard Truths: Exploring the Wild Side of the Carolinas with Thomas “Badger” Mabry
Stan sits down with Thomas “Badger” Mabry to talk hiking, waterfalls, and recovering from Hurricane Helene. From backcountry trails to flood zones, this episode covers the raw truth of exploring and rebuilding in the Southern Appalachians.
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Insights from the Realtors Legislative Meetings (RLM)
What’s really happening with buyer’s agents and the commission lawsuits? Stan McCune shares honest insights from the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings (RLM) — and what Greenville agents need to know now.
Jun 25, 20253 min read


May 2025 Real Estate Market Insights: Prices, Trends & What’s Next?
The Greenville real estate market hit new highs in May 2025—record listings, rising prices, and changing buyer behavior. Here's what it means for your next move.
Jun 18, 20255 min read


Greenville Real Estate vs Other Markets: Key Comparisons & Insights w/ Seth Teegarden
Explore real-world insights from Greenville real estate to Ellijay mountain life in this candid conversation between Stan McCune and Seth Teegarden. A must-read for buyers, owners, and dreamers alike.
Jun 11, 20254 min read
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