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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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Buyers Are Back—But the Data Isn’t Playing Along
Buyer traffic is surging across Greenville, but the latest housing data tells a very different story. Here’s why the market feels hot even when the numbers say otherwise.
Nov 194 min read


What Greenville’s Local Elections Really Mean for Growth, Traffic, and Home Prices
Greenville’s local elections reshaped the conversation on growth, housing, and infrastructure — proving that small races have big consequences for Upstate real estate.
Nov 125 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 55 min read


10 Home Design Trends OUT (and IN) for 2025
Greenville’s 2025 design trends are shaking up the status quo—barn doors, greige, and dark floors are out, while light woods, wallpaper accents, and eat-in kitchens are in.
Oct 224 min read


Greenville Real Estate Rollercoaster: Record Listings, Rising Prices, and Market Whiplash
The Greenville real estate rollercoaster keeps climbing—record listings, rising prices, and shifting inventory define 2025’s market. See how buyers and sellers can stay steady amid the twists.
Oct 155 min read


Will a DC Shutdown Stall Greenville Closings? Stan’s Quick Guide + $250 Giveaway Update
Will a DC shutdown stall Greenville closings? Realtor Stan McCune breaks down what buyers, sellers, and lenders need to know when Washington stops working.
Oct 85 min read


Greenville Buyers Market: Real-Time Data Shows New Construction Is Driving the Feel
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Sep 103 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 63 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 303 min read


You Asked. Stan Answered. Time for May Q&A.
May Q&A: Stan answers Greenville real estate questions on mortgage rates, listing marketing, SC novations, pre-sale upgrades, and first-rental strategy.
May 143 min read


Solving The Greenville Termite Problem: CL-100s, Treatment, And Smooth Closings
Termites are a fact of life in the Upstate. Here’s a practical playbook for spotting, treating, and closing smoothly on a home with a Greenville termite problem—without panic or surprises.
Apr 163 min read


All Things 1031 Exchange
Thinking about deferring capital gains on an investment property? This practical guide explains how a 1031 exchange works, the deadlines you can’t miss, and smart Upstate strategies to keep your swap—and your tax deferral—on track.
Apr 94 min read


Did The NAR Just Kill Zillow?
NAR has introduced a game-changing policy allowing listings on the MLS without public syndication to sites like Zillow. This move could redefine how homes are marketed—and who holds the power in real estate.
Apr 23 min read


2025 Bold Predictions for Greenville Real Estate
Greenville’s 2025 housing outlook is steady, not sleepy. Expect rates above 6%, inventory growth into spring, prices between -1% and +2%, and new structures for how buyer agents get paid.
Jan 1, 20255 min read


Looking Back at My 2024 Bold Predictions
Selling Greenville revisits its 2024 Bold Prediction episode—where the calls hit, missed, and what the market taught Greenville about rates, inventory, and resilience heading into 2025.
Dec 25, 20243 min read


10 Questions for the Future of Real Estate
Ten big questions are shaping the future of real estate in Greenville—from commissions and appraisals to development slowdowns and housing policy shifts.
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Greenville Prices Go Down for a Second Straight Month. Or Did They?
Greenville home prices dropped two months in a row — but it’s not the downturn you think. A stormy fall distorted the numbers, and the real story might surprise you.
Dec 4, 20244 min read


What I'm thankful for in 2024
Reflecting on 2024, real estate professional Stan Mun shares ten meaningful reasons for gratitude—from resilient clients to market stability and personal milestones—highlighting why thankfulness matters even in challenging times.
Nov 27, 20245 min read


What Does Twitter/X Have to Say About Home Buying?
What happens when Twitter weighs in on home buying? A viral thread sparked both bad takes and real lessons about choosing the right home. This Selling Greenville recap breaks it down with humor and insight.
Nov 20, 20245 min read


What Impact Will a Trump Presidency Have on Real Estate?
Selling Greenville explores the Trump Presidency Real Estate Impact—how rates, inflation, and deregulation could shape the housing market in 2025 and beyond.
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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