Shows
Selling GreenvilleNew Year, New Playbook, and a Different Way ForwardThis 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 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
2026-01-0732 min
Selling GreenvilleStan’s 2026 Bold Predictions for GreenvilleThe 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 realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com
2025-12-3122 min
Selling GreenvilleReviewing 2025 Predictions and What Stan Got RightHoliday 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 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
2025-12-2423 min
Selling GreenvilleWhat Greenville’s Local Elections Really Mean for Growth, Traffic, and Home PricesLocal 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 Upstate. From anti-growth backlash to a state house race decided by just 20 votes, Stan unpacks why these “small” elections matter way more to your daily life and real estate than most people realize.
As always, if you h...
2025-11-1233 min
Selling Greenville10 Home Design Trends OUT (and IN) for 2025Greenville 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.
Learn which colors, trims, and finishes are resonating with Greenville buyers right now, the ceiling and wall paint trick designers are using to make rooms feel bigger, and the kitchen choices that help listings pop...
2025-10-2242 min
Selling GreenvilleWill a DC Shutdown Stall Greenville Closings? Stan’s Quick Guide + $250 Giveaway UpdateStan 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. Fewer headaches, more handshakesAs 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smc...
2025-10-0824 min
Selling GreenvilleHelene, One Year Later: What Greenville Learned—and What to Do NextDid 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. Plus: details on Stan’s $250 Amazon gift card Zillow review giveaway (past/current clients; how-to in the show notes). Fast, useful takeaways for the next storm season.
As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of...
2025-10-0146 min
Selling GreenvilleGreenville Housing Check: Buyer’s Market Vibes, a $250 Giveaway & a Zillow Power-UpIs 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, practical takeaways for sellers and buyers heading into fall 2025.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directl...
2025-09-2435 min
Selling GreenvilleGreenville City Council Candidate Tina Belge on making Greenville a safer, more bike-able, and more affordable place to liveGreenville’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 childcare is economic infrastructure. Conversation, not an endorsement—just a lively, useful listen for voters and curious locals.
You can find out more about Tina Belge at https://www.tinabelge.com/, or you can contact her directly at tina@tinabel...
2025-09-171h 02
Selling GreenvilleWhy people are LEAVING GREENVILLE, SC in 2025People 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 (info in show notes).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
2025-09-0335 min
Selling GreenvilleNew Construction Reality Check: Why “Brand-New” Might Be Cheaper—And Riskier—in GreenvilleShiny 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 directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com
2025-08-2722 min
Selling GreenvilleJuly 2025 Report: Inventory Near Multi-Year Highs, Prices Still Climb in GreenvilleBig 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 Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com
2025-08-2030 min
Selling GreenvilleMortgage Rates Just Blinked: Why Mid-6s Might Stick (For Now)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 cuts, and what privatizing Fannie/Freddie might 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...
2025-08-1330 min
Selling GreenvilleHow to Assume a Low-Rate FHA Mortgage in 2025: Chris’s Real Estate Success StoryIn 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-own equation in 2025.
From FHA and VA loans to PMI realities and how amortization schedules work in your favor, this episode is a must-listen for first-time homebuyers, investors, and anyone frustrated with today’s 7% inte...
2025-08-0656 min
Selling GreenvilleWhy the Greenville-Spartanburg Real Estate Market Feels Like a Clogged ToiletIn 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 widening gap between what buyers can afford and what sellers expect. He unpacks why Greenville’s once-famous affordability is fading—and how rural listings and new construction are reshaping buyer behavior.From price reductions to conting...
2025-07-3028 min
Selling GreenvilleHow State Politics Shape Greenville — w/ Rep. Stephen FrankIn this episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune sits down with Stephen Frank, a first-term member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, for an eye-opening discussion about the real connection between state politics and life in Greenville.
Together, Stan and Representative Frank dive into major issues shaping our state and region—from housing affordability and infrastructure investments to economic development and local business growth. They explore how legislation passed at the State House affects everything from real estate values to job opportunities, roads, and even neighborhood development here in the Upstate.
Stephen al...
2025-07-2351 min
Selling GreenvilleBreaking Down Greenville’s 2025 Housing Market TrendsWhat do the latest numbers really say about Greenville’s housing market? In this episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune takes a deep dive into the 2025 Monthly Indicators released by the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS®. From home prices and inventory shifts to sales volume and market activity, Stan unpacks the trends shaping real estate in the Upstate.
Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, seller, or investor, understanding these stats can give you a major edge. Stan breaks down what’s driving current market conditions, what’s surprising about the data, and what it could mean for the...
2025-07-1619 min
Selling GreenvilleRevisiting Bold 2025 Predictions & What’s Really Happening in the MarketIn this episode of the Selling Greenville Podcast, Stan returns to his bold predictions from earlier this year to see how they’re holding up against on-the-ground reality.
Are home prices actually rising? Have interest rates calmed down—or stirred up more trouble? And is the long-awaited inventory shift finally taking shape?
From surprising buyer behavior and evolving seller trends to unexpected economic pressures, this episode delivers a clear-eyed, data-backed look at where Greenville’s housing market stands—and where it may be heading.
Whether you’re a homeowner, investor, or buyer trying to make smart...
2025-07-0929 min
Selling GreenvilleBest Hikes & Day Trips Near Greenville SC for Outdoor Lovers w/ Thomas Mabry (honeybadger)Ready to trade traffic for trailheads? In this episode of the Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan is joined by special guest Thomas Mabry—better known as “Honeybadger”—for a deep dive into the Upstate’s best hiking spots and outdoor escapes.
From hidden waterfall trails to peaceful lake views, these aren't just scenic retreats—they're the kind of places that make living in the Greenville area truly special. Whether you’re looking for a quick nature fix or an all-day trek, Stan shares his top picks that prove why Greenville is a haven for outdoor lovers and real estate seekers...
2025-07-021h 01
Selling GreenvilleInsights from the Realtors Legislative Meetings (RLM)How do decisions made in Washington, D.C. ripple through the local real estate market—especially in Greenville, SC? In this episode of the Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings to unpack the critical conversations that could shape housing for years to come.
From national policy changes to legislative proposals, Stan highlights what matters most for buyers, sellers, investors, and agents in the Upstate and beyond. You’ll learn how issues like affordability, lending laws, and inventory shortages are being addressed at the federal level—and what that means for yo...
2025-06-2537 min
Selling GreenvilleMay 2025 Market Insights: Prices, Trends & What’s Next?The numbers are in—and they’re telling a big story. In this episode, Stan breaks down the latest Greenville real estate stats for May 2025, revealing what’s really happening with home prices, inventory, and days on market. Whether you're buying, selling, or just watching from the sidelines, these insights will help you understand where things stand—and where they might be heading.
If you're curious about the local market pulse or wondering if now is the right time to act, this episode delivers the facts, context, and expert perspective you need. It’s part market update, part strategy s...
2025-06-1837 min
Selling GreenvilleYou asked. Stan answered. Time for May Q&A.You have questions, and Stan has answers. In today's episode, we go through Q&A from listeners on topics ranging from mortgage rates to the most effective home renovations to novation contracts. If you had a question that you didn't get a chance to submit, you can always do so after the fact and have your question answered in a future episode!
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
2025-05-1449 min
Selling GreenvilleAll things 1031 exchangeIn this must-listen episode of The Selling Greenville Podcast, host Stan McCune sits down with John Boyd, Founder and CEO of The Banker Exchange, to explore the ins and outs of the 1031 exchange—one of the most powerful tools for real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes and build long-term wealth.
Discover how a 1031 exchange works, who qualifies, what properties are eligible, timelines to follow, and strategies for maximizing returns. Whether you're an experienced investor or just getting started in real estate, this episode offers expert insights into tax-deferred property exchanges, investment property strategies, and IRS rules yo...
2025-04-091h 02
Selling GreenvilleHow Greenville RE is shiftingGreenville real estate is constantly evolving and shifting, but how? Everyone knows lot sizes are getting smaller, but what about garages? What about home sizes? Home ages? Foreclosures and short sales? There's a lot that is shifting in our market that we don't talk about often, but we will today! In this episode, Stan breaks down a TON of data from the past 3 years to show how (and discuss why) the Greenville, SC real estate market is shifting.This episode is sponsored by Piper Insurance Group, who can help you with all your home, auto, and u...
2025-01-0839 min
Selling GreenvilleMailbag Time: Stan answers listener questionsFor the first time since Selling Greenville was inaugurated, Stan has solicited listener questions for a massive mailbag episode. Tune in to learn about what headwinds are in the Greenville market, when it makes sense to rent or buy, what differentiates Greenville from the rest of the US in terms of our real estate market, and even whether a hot dog is a sandwich!
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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cd...
2024-06-0549 min
Selling GreenvilleIs it a buyer's market? Not according to just released data.We finally have the April market stats for the Greater Greenville area, and several things stand out. Most significantly, even though we are finally seeing things like active inventory normalize to pre-pandemic levels, many numbers, such as days on market, median sales price, etc. still point to Greenville being a seller's market. So why does it feel to many like a buyer's market? In this week's episode, Stan and Joel Mangin discuss these stats and why perception and reality don't always agree when it comes to the state of the real estate market.
As always, if you have a...
2024-05-291h 05
Selling GreenvilleCorrected! Termites, pests, moisture issues, and more with Andrew Dixon[Episode has been updated to correct initial audio issues.] One of the biggest headaches of being a homeowner is having to deal with pests. I (Stan) have personally dealt with mice, rats, bats, cockroaches, termites, ants, carpenter bees, and much more in my homes over the years. And every time I have, I've reached out to my longtime friend Andrew Dixon, owner of Dixon Pest. Andrew has a wealth of knowledge about pest control, and in this discussion we cover everything from bed bugs, to bat bugs, to cockroaches, termites, high moisture issues, mold, etc. Thankfully, any sort of pest...
2024-02-141h 03
Selling GreenvilleRoasting Real Estate Ignorance with Hope BrooksHope Brooks is a local real estate investor who has worked behind the scenes with a lot of Greenville's major REI players. And it just so happens that she and I (Stan) were attacked on social media recently by someone who apparently believes all landlords are inherently greedy and immoral. It may surprise some that this sentiment about landlords is an increasingly common one, as people look for someone to blame for rising rent costs. So it's time to address landlord/rent misconceptions head-on and have a little fun doing it as Hope and I roast real estate ignorance.
2024-01-3150 min
Selling GreenvilleEnd of Year Giveaway! Plus 2023 RecapWho doesn't love an end of year giveaway? Well, to celebrate 2023 and the 200th episode of this show, we're randomly giving away a $200 gift card to one lucky listener. Listen to this episode for more details.
Oh, and we also have to recap 2023! So let's talk about the wild ride that was this past year in the real estate market and where things are going from here.
For the link to the Fox News article that quoted Stan, click here: https://www.foxnews.com/media/south-carolina-number-one-place-americans-moving-experts-checks-boxes
As always, if you have any questions or c...
2023-12-2737 min
Selling GreenvilleHow did Stan do predicting 2023's real estate trends?At the end of 2022, Stan came up with 10 bold predictions for the year 2023, and as we come to the end of 2023, it's time to see how he did! So let's go over each prediction and analyze what happened that caused the predictions to be right... or wrong.
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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2023-12-2032 min
Selling Greenville5 Things in Greenville I'm Thankful ForEvery year around Thanksgiving, Stan discusses what he's thankful for. This year, the thankfulness topic is the City of Greenville and five things in particular that Stan is thankful for in the city.
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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2023-11-2216 min
Selling GreenvilleBREAKING: Greenville County Council Strips Away Property RightsAt the behest of environmental activists, Greenville County Council is on the doorstep of functionally zoning unzoned parts of Greenville County by making draconian lot size requirements for new developments. If this passes third reading in December (which it will unless people express their concern for the ordinance), landowners in unzoned areas will see their property values drop and new developments in these areas will be entirely unaffordable. Listen in and join Stan at County Square in December to protest the third reading of this horrendously short-sighted ordinance.
NOTE: All opinions expressed in this show are my (Stan's...
2023-11-1537 min
Selling GreenvilleWhat to expect as we enter the slow season of real estateThe dreaded fourth quarter of the year with its traditional seasonal real estate slowdown is upon us, and this year Q4 is setting up to be a doozy, with mortgage rates hovering around 8% and likely to remain there for the entirety of the slow season. There's a lot to discuss: what do the high rates during a slow season mean? How can sellers get creative with incentivizing a buyer to buy their home? Is this even the right time to sell? And what if you're a buyer, house flipper, etc. - what should you be thinking during these uncertain times...
2023-10-2539 min
Selling GreenvilleHow has Stan's job (as a realtor) changed over the years?The world of real estate is constantly shifting, and nobody has felt that more than real estate professionals. There's always value in looking at the past and seeing how it has evolved into today. So let's look back at the past 7.5 years to see how realtors (specifically, Stan) have had to adjust their approach and what they focus on for buyers and sellers in order to accommodate the shifting winds of the 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 p...
2023-06-1432 min
Selling GreenvilleLooking back at Stan's 10 bold predictions for 2023We now have over a quarter of 2023 real estate in the books, and it's time to review our bold predictions episode from January! Which predictions missed the mark, which ones have already hit, and which ones are looking good to hit (or not)? It was fun going back and looking at predictions made 4 months ago and how that compares to the current data.
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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.c...
2023-05-0328 min
Selling GreenvilleHarnessing ChatGPT for Real EstateChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language tool, is all the rage right now, but can it be used for real estate? For those who don't know programming languages, the capabilities are pretty limited, but there are some interesting and useful datapoints that homebuyers and sellers can gather from chatting with ChatGPT. In this episode of Selling Greenville, Stan enters live questions into ChatGPT about real estate (and Greenville) to see what results it comes back with.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune...
2023-03-2945 min
Selling GreenvilleInterview with Mortgage Executive, Derek HortonAt long last, we finally have an interview! In this episode, Stan chats with Derek Horton, Senior VP and Mortgage Executive with Southern First Bank. In this wide-ranging interview, we discuss what it's like being in the mortgage world during such a crazy market, what it's like for loan officers to work with good (and bad) realtors, where mortgage rates are heading, and what all of this means for those looking to buy real estate in the next year and beyond.
[Note: this episode was recorded before Silicon Valley Bank folded.]
As always, if you have a...
2023-03-151h 02
Selling GreenvilleMy experience with smart home systems and Apple HomeSmart home systems have become a major part of every day life, from smart thermostats, to doorbell cameras, to smart locks, etc. But it's easy to compile a bunch of devices together from different "ecosystems" without taking full advantage of the voice control and "scenes" offered by Amazon Alexa, Apple Home (i.e., Siri), etc. So when I (Stan) moved this past year, I decided to rethink my smart home systems from the ground-up, and I decided to make everything compatible with Apple Home. How has it worked out so far? Let's discuss!
As always, if you have a...
2023-02-1532 min
Selling GreenvilleGreenville Area Overview (Part One)Like any city, Greenville has numerous different residential areas and neighborhoods, each with their own "feel," price point, and amenities. In this episode, Stan breaks down these different areas to help those looking to move to (or within) Greenville better understand what to expect in the various neighborhoods within the Greenville metro area.
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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2022-11-3048 min
Selling GreenvilleThe 2022 Thankfulness EpisodeAs I (Stan) reflect back on the past year or so of real estate in Greenville, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the chaos. But there is much to be thankful for, and during this week of Thanksgiving, I want to do just that. And to be clear, more than anything, (at least when it comes to real estate) I'm thankful for you guys - my listeners and clients.(Oh, and I also go on a little rant about Thanksgiving food at the end, for those who care.)Happy Thanksgiving! As always, if y...
2022-11-2140 min
Selling GreenvilleStan's story: How I got into real estateThe story of how Stan got into Greenville real estate is a winding tale that goes from a teacher ruining his love for meteorology, to him getting a scholarship to study Bible at Bob Jones University, to him having a child within his first year of marriage, to him buying a frozen yogurt shop (and much more). The time has come to tell the full story. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email a...
2022-09-1435 min
Selling GreenvilleHouse Flips and Fines - the inner workings of large house flipping corporationsThe past two years we've seen a large influx of activity by corporations, whom some refer to as "iBuyers," buying and flipping houses in the Greenville area. Opendoor, Offer Pad, Zillow, etc. are just a few that have attempted or are still attempting to flip houses in Greenville. But how do they work, and what is it like dealing with them? And didn't one of them just get fined $62,000,000 by the FTC for "cheating" sellers? That's what Stan discusses in this week's episode.
As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), f...
2022-08-0331 min
Selling GreenvilleHow to get your PMI dropped YEARS ahead of scheduleAlmost any mortgage in which the buyer doesn't pay a minimum 20% down payment has "mortgage insurance," typically referred to as PMI (or MIP). This is simply an additional fee that the lender requires you to pay until you reach 20% equity in your house. But the 20% equity is calculated based on what your home was worth when you obtained your mortgage. Guess what? The market has appreciated by 20% over the past year in Greenville, so almost anyone who purchased real estate over a year ago now has 20% or more equity in their home. Banks don't like it, but this gives you...
2022-07-1329 min
Selling GreenvilleThe most uncertain market since COVIDIn March 2020, the COVID pandemic hit the US and shut down the world economy, and we had no idea what it would do to the real estate market. Many thought it would cause housing to collapse, but the opposite ended up happening. In hindsight, what happened made sense, but in the moment, nobody had any clue that a pandemic would fuel the craziest real estate frenzy of our lifetime. Fast forward 2 years and 3 months, and we find ourselves in a similar situation. With rapid inflation, a war being waged by Russia in Ukraine, rising mortgage rates, and many other factors...
2022-06-0828 min
Selling Greenville7 Predictions for the Busy Season of Real EstateEvery year the real estate market heats up in the Spring, with more people listing their homes, more people buying homes, prices going up faster than normal, etc. In Greenville, we've had a gradual build up the past few months that really has picked up dramatically the past week, with substantially more homes coming onto the market than previous weeks. In 2021, it was around this time that the real estate market went from absurd to insane, with many local real estate records being shattered from the month of April and continuing through now. So what will happen this year with...
2022-04-2736 min
Selling GreenvilleWhich areas appreciated more or less than average in 2021?The Greater Greenville area saw the entire real estate market appreciate substantially in 2021, but some specific areas saw the median price point of real estate sales increase by substantially more (or less) than the average. One area even saw the median price point decrease by over 13% in 2021 when compared to 2020! In this episode, Stan looks at these markets and gives his thoughts on why some over-performed or under-performed the rest of the Upstate of SC in 2021. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan M...
2022-01-1933 min
Selling GreenvilleMy Home Warranty FIASCOHome warranties are polarizing - some people won't buy a house without one. Others have terrible opinions of them. Most realtors will recommend them dozens (perhaps hundreds) of times over their careers without ever actually using one themselves. However, I (Stan) decided to put my money where my mouth was and purchased a home warranty last year to see what it would be like. The result? It was a terrible experience and one that is worth documenting in detail in this episode of Selling Greenville. I will never view home warranties the same after this experience.
As always, i...
2021-10-2047 min
Selling GreenvilleAppraisers Gone WildWe've had an insane string of difficult appraisals recently. We're not just talking about low appraisals. We're talking about appraisers not accepting jobs, not scheduling their appraisals, mischeduling them, not getting us the appraisal until the day of closing, etc. It's been ridiculous, and it's what happens when you have an industry where people have more work than they can handle but very little accountability or performance standards. We've all experienced it at places like the DMV, and unfortunately, a lot of us are experiencing it with appraisers, who have limited accountability but have far more work than they can h...
2021-07-2843 min
Selling GreenvilleMy Day in CourtRemarkably, despite having quite a few rental properties, Stan has never had to go to eviction court. Until this week. Yes, the streak of not attending an eviction court finally ended, and it was certainly a revealing experience. Did the judge rule in Stan's favor or in favor of the fake tenant who arrived in a new BMW but claims she can't pay rent or afford a moving truck? Check out this (short) episode to find out! As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to S...
2021-07-2119 min
Selling GreenvilleTakeaways from a 15-unit transactionIt's not often that you see a package of 15 condos in Greenville appear on the MLS for all to see, but that's exactly what Stan did in the month of June. And he lived to tell us the tale! In this episode, Stan discusses some of the key takeaways from this unique listing and what insights it gives us into the real estate investing market, not just in Greenville but throughout the US. 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...
2021-07-1426 min
Selling GreenvilleThe "Dirty Secrets" of Luxury HousesEach of us thinks of something slightly different when we think of a "luxury home," but when you really start to look at what's on the market in the Greater Greenville area, you find that the luxury housing market is extremely unique. To say it another way, there are a lot of "dirty secrets" out there that most people don't realize when it comes to purchasing some of the more expensive homes in the Greenville area. In this episode of Selling Greenville, Stan discusses some of these "dirty secrets" and what it means for those looking to purchase luxury housing.
2021-07-0729 min
Selling GreenvilleThe "Don'ts" of New ConstructionPurchasing new construction can be a great option for many people that are looking for a house that hasn't been lived in or that they can customize, but there tends to be a lot of confusion about new construction. As a result, there are a lot of things you shouldn't do when it comes to buying a new build, and in this episode, Stan focuses on several mistakes buyers typically make that you need to get out in front of and avoid if you ever consider building a new home. As always, if you have any questions or c...
2021-06-3017 min
Selling GreenvilleNegotiating... with your spouseThere is a lot of negotiation that happens in a real estate transaction, but sometimes the hardest is having to "negotiate" with those closest to you. Unfortunately, rarely do spouses, partners, or children and parents see eye-to-eye on what everyone's real estate needs and wants are and whether they can be afforded. Naturally, as a result of this disagreement, a negotiation of sorts ensues between family members. What's the best way to navigate this very personal negotiation? In this episode, Stan discusses a few ways to approach communicating and finding middle ground with your spouse, partner, etc. in the home-buying...
2021-06-2342 min
Selling GreenvilleWinning the Bidding WarIt may feel hopeless buying in a seller's market, but it's not. There are a ton of "bidding wars" and "multiple offer situations," but there are tried and true ways to win them. In this episode, Stan discusses how to manipulate the SCR310 contract form to make your offers more attractive with the goal of coming out on top in a "bidding war" type of scenario. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email a...
2021-06-1644 min
Selling GreenvilleSleepy Gen Xers, the bidding war arms race, and why the market isn't cooling offThe real estate market hasn't cooled off at all. If anything, it's gotten crazier, and there are very few signs it will get better (for buyers) any time soon. At least, that's what it feels like. But what does the data say? In this episode, Stan discusses why real estate in Greenville has gotten even more difficult to purchase lately as buyers engage in an arms race with each other, where we are now compared to 2020 and 2019, and what the data (and experts) say about what to expect for the rest of this year into 2022.
As always, if y...
2021-06-0937 min
Selling GreenvilleThe listing from hellBuyers immediately backing out after signing everything. Neighbors getting (angrily) woken up to loud alarms for hours on end. HOAs not doing repairs they are required to do. Lenders being changed multiple times mid-transaction. Appraisers having to be broken into the property via a locksmith. Underwriters rejecting appraisals and HOA financials. Contractors being cussed out by neighbors and threatening to leave the job site unfinished. Does this sound like every possible bad thing that could happen when selling a house? Because it all happened (and much more!) in one recent real estate transaction. Stan outlines what ended up being "the...
2021-06-021h 08
Selling GreenvilleFormulas for valuing time in real estate. Part 2.Which is more valuable: a house flip that brings you $50,000 or one that brings you $13,000? Well that's easy - the one that brings in more money! But what if the $50,000 house flip took a year to get your money and involved weeks of your sweat equity, whereas the $13,000 one took 5 hours of your time, and you had the money in hand within 10 days of having purchased the property to begin with? Time is valuable as well, and we need to account for it some way, somehow in a real estate transaction. In this episode Stan presents a new f...
2021-05-2618 min
Selling GreenvilleFormulas for valuing time in real estate. Part 1.There are a gazillion formulas out there for how to value a real estate transaction. The 70% rule. The 1% rule. This rule. That rule. But you know what pretty much none of them account for? Time. A transaction (such as a house flip) that doesn't fit any of the usual money metrics but that doesn't take much time from the person doing it should be considered more valuable (and vice versa)! And so, in part 1 of this two-part series, Stan discusses a way to account for time in real estate transactions by giving values to four factors: Enjoyment Factors, Stress Factors...
2021-05-1922 min
Selling GreenvilleHow to read an untrustworthy real estate person.One of the hardest parts of doing a real estate transaction is knowing who to trust when you're dealing with so many different parties - lenders, realtors, inspectors, appraisers, contractors, etc. In this episode of Selling Greenville, Stan breaks down five questions he's learned to ask himself about people he's dealing with in real estate. The answers to these questions go a long way in helping you determine whether a person you're dealing with is trustworthy or not.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out...
2021-05-1232 min
Selling GreenvilleIs the housing bubble about to burst?There is some trepidation that the current real estate market feels like it did in 2006-07, right before it burst, sending the US (and entire world) into a prolonged recession. While there are some similarities to the current market and what we saw 15 years ago, there are more dissimilarities. Whereas there was a lot of easy bank money flowing before the housing market crash of 2008 and many people biting off more mortgage than they could chew, in 2021, the banks have tightened up quite a bit and much of the growth in the market is coming in the form of cash...
2021-05-0522 min
Selling GreenvilleHomeowner's Insurance "Gotchas"Homeowner's insurance companies exist for one reason: to make money. Guess what happens when they don't make as much money as they expect, whether due to increased storm activity, civil unrest, etc.? They start making changes to their policies, and oftentimes, those changes aren't good for the policy-holders. Low and behold, as the Greater Greenville area has had an influx the past couple years of bad storms, we've started to see insurance companies start to make changes to their policies that aren't at all good for those of us who live here. In this episode of Selling Greenville, Stan discusses...
2021-04-2822 min
Selling GreenvilleUpdate: how crazy is the Greenville real estate market in April?You've probably heard that the "real estate market is crazy," but what does that actually mean? What do the numbers say? In this week's (short!) episode of Selling Greenville, Stan dives into the Greenville MLS's numbers to dissect what is going on the market. And yes, it's still crazy! But don't let that discourage you from making the move you need to make.
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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner...
2021-04-1425 min
Selling GreenvilleBuying Land? There's a lot to consider.If you've ever considered buying land to build on, there are several things to think through, from how to finance (and potentially refinance) the land, to looking at the zoning and deed restrictions, to ensuring that you have the right contractor in place for when you build, etc. In this episode, Stan discusses the land-buying process from a "30,000 foot view" to explain the major parts of the process where there are frequent misconceptions when people are looking to purchase land.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to...
2021-04-0717 min
Selling GreenvilleAssembling your real estate "Dream Team"Every real estate transaction requires a team, which can include lenders, inspectors, contractors, appraisers, attorneys, etc. You might have a lender that offers a competitive rate, but what if other aspects about that lender cause concern for the seller, resulting in them accepting another offer instead of yours? A competitive rate or special lender incentives are worthless if you don't get the house! In this market where every small advantage can be the difference between you getting or not getting a house, that's a very real concern, there are many other considerations in addition to that. So in this episode...
2021-03-3140 min
Selling GreenvilleWhat happens when you underprice your home when selling?We know what happens when you overprice your home (which Stan discussed in Episode 40), but what happens when you underprice it? In this short episode, Stan looks at the data from the past 6 months to get a sense for what the market does when a home is underpriced.
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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2021-03-1020 min
Selling GreenvillePoe Mill: Greenville's next big projectWhen most people think of "Poe Mill," they think of an area just north of downtown Greenville where a '90s-style skate park is surrounded by a decrepit mill and many old mill houses. However, that's all about to change, as a developer is poised to renovate the mill, and as several other spaces in the Poe Mill area are prepared for renovation. Is Poe Mill the next "big thing" in Greenville? And what does this mean for those who currently live in that area? Stan covers a lot in this jam-packed episode.As always, if you have...
2021-03-0325 min
Selling GreenvilleThe housing affordability CRISIS. Part 2.We have a housing affordability problem in the Upstate of SC, and it's not going away any time soon. But the depth of the problem goes far beyond the simple "supply and demand" issues that we are all aware of when it comes to housing. Even developers and builders that want to help in the area of affordable housing run into issues of red tape, etc. when it comes to providing inexpensive homes for those who need it most. In this short episode, Stan revisits some of the most recent data on the housing affordability problems in the Greater Greenville...
2021-02-2420 min
Selling GreenvilleWait - did the CDC really say SC landlords can't evict tenants?Both the state of SC and the federal government (via the CDC) have issued orders/guidelines addressing a landlord's ability to evict a tenant who has been financially impacted by COVID. This is having a ripple effect on real estate, causing some investors to freak out and sell off their rentals, while others are opting to avoid purchasing future rentals until at least after the elections are over (and in some cases, depending on who gets elected). What does all of this mean, and is there a major risk to landlords losing thousands of dollars due to unpaid rents? Tune...
2020-10-0721 min
Selling GreenvilleDefine your spaces and increase your home valueSometimes spaces in a home should be left flexible and open to the imagination of the buyer, but many times, defining a space and limiting its function will actually add value to your house. And oftentimes it doesn't cost much to do. In this short episode, I discuss various real-life situations where giving a space a specific function could help or hurt your home value, as well as some practical advice for how you can determine if your home has spaces that need to be defined more clearly or not.As always, if you have any q...
2020-09-3021 min
Selling GreenvilleHorror stories of bad realtorsSometimes deals literally fall apart because of a bad buyer's agent. Sometimes a good buyer's agent can present an offer in such a way that gets a house for a client when there are other, higher offers. I have a bunch of stories I could tell, and I tell a few of them in this episode to pull back the curtain on what it's like being a realtor in today's market. The moral of the story? Don't just hire any agent to represent you as a buyer. That decision could cost you your "dream home."
As always, if...
2020-09-2329 min
Selling GreenvilleMarket Update - Greenville is setting records (not all of them good)As we look at the latest data on the real estate market (courtesy of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors), we find that the Upstate is setting all sorts of new records, and not all of them are good. Is it still a wild seller's market? Yes, for sure. Is that changing going into the fall season? It sure looks that way - maybe even flipping to a buyer's market! We talk about all this and more in this episode.
As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to...
2020-09-1630 min
Selling GreenvilleOvercoming the challenges of buying with a home sale contingencyWhen it's a seller's market, sellers don't typically want to accept an offer that is contingent on the buyers selling their home. This presents some major challenges for the majority of buyers that need to sell their home in order to finance their next home purchase. How do we overcome those challenges as buyers and what should sellers be considering when looking at a home-sale contingent offer? We discuss that, the concept of the "first right of refusal," and more in this week's episode.
As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a...
2020-09-0930 min
Selling GreenvilleGreenville's Housing Affordability Crisis"Housing affordability" isn't just a real estate buzz word; it's a real problem in the Upstate, and it's about to come to a head. What is the trend and what can we do about it? That's what we discuss in this week's episode.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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
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2020-09-0222 min
Selling GreenvilleShould You Sell Your House or Rent It Out When Moving? 5 ConsiderationsA question that has become much more common in the past year among my real estate clients who are planning to move is whether they should go the traditional route of selling their current house when buying the next one or instead keep their old house and attempt to rent it out after buying their next one. The answer to this question isn't straightforward, and as a realtor, I'm not allowed to give financial advice. But I can offer you 5 things to consider that will hopefully help you make the best decision for you and your family, and that's what...
2020-08-2628 min
Selling GreenvilleGreenville's Contract is Super WeirdDue to local real estate politics, the vast majority of real estate contracts in Greenville are done on a form known as Form 310. There's a lot to like about this contract, but when it comes to how a buyer is supposed to go about his/her inspection period, Form 310 can cause a lot of confusion over what a buyer's (or seller's) options are, including confusion that results in the occasional lawsuit. The vast majority of contract disputes are over the language of the inspection period and "seller paid repairs." I sometimes have to spend 2-3 hours explaining this to my...
2020-08-1945 min
Selling GreenvilleIs It a Seller's or Buyer's Market? Both and NeitherThis is perhaps the weirdest real estate market of our time - all-time low inventory makes it a great time to sell a house while all-time low mortgage interest rates makes it a great to buy. So what does that mean practically if you're considering buying or selling a home (including investment properties) in the Upstate? I discuss several ramifications of this weird and wild real estate market and how that might impact you in this episode.
As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to...
2020-08-1233 min
Selling GreenvilleThe 80/20 Principle: Change How You Think About Your HouseThe 80/20 Principle (also known as Pareto's Law), has helped to explain a lot of things we experience in life. For instance, 80% of your enjoyment typically comes from 20% of your activities, 80% of a company's profits typically come from 20% of its clients, etc.
When we apply the 80/20 principle to houses, it helps to clarify a lot of things, from what we can do to best add value to our house to what features we should look for when buying a house. In today's episode, we explore five uses of the 80/20 principle in real estate and what that means for you...
2020-08-0530 min
Selling GreenvilleHome Problems I Freak Out About (Or Not)When you get that home inspection report back - whether you're buying or selling the house - it's easy to freak out at all the issues it flags, particularly the ones that involve major parts of the house, like the foundation. But not all the problems on an inspection report are as serious as they may sound, and when you're buying or selling real estate, it's important to know which "scary sounding" issues are truly problematic or not. That's what we discuss in this episode!
(Of course, each house and transaction is different, and you should consult a...
2020-07-2929 min
Selling GreenvilleSmart Home Gadgets That Will Revolutionize Your WorldSmart thermostats. Smart locks. Smart outlets. EVERYTHING is smart these days. But how does smart tech impact your quality of life and home value - both for landlords and for owner occupants? In this podcast episode, I discuss several smart home gadgets that I've interacted with, how they've changed my life (mostly for good), and how they've impacted both buyer and seller clients. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2020-07-2237 min
Selling GreenvilleBackup Contracts Pt 2: This Month's Success StoryRemember when I discussed utilizing backup offers and contracts in episode 15 of this podcast? Well I BACKED THAT UP with a backup contract success for one of my buyer clients just weeks later! In this episode, I tell the story about how one of my recent closings utilized a backup contract, giving you a first-hand look at how the process works and how backup offers can be leveraged in real life. 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 (864) 735-7580...
2020-07-1522 min
Selling GreenvilleLet's Have Some Fun: Realtor StereotypesEvery now and then we need to have some fun and bring some lightheartedness to this podcast. So in this episode, I poke fun at realtors (like myself) and point out some of the realtor stereotypes that we've all come across (and maybe that some of us... are). Hopefully, it will bring you a few good laughs. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2020-07-0832 min
Selling GreenvilleRenting vs. Owning in Greenville - which costs more?I've seen and heard for a while that renting a house in Greenville is disproportionately expensive as compared to buying, but what does the data say? In this episode, I dig into the data on houses that have been rented and sold the past six months in the same neighborhoods to compare what it would cost to rent on average vs. paying an average estimated mortgage payment in those neighborhoods. Unsurprisingly, many people who are renting are paying more than they would if they owned, but that doesn't tell the whole story. In this episode, we discuss that and what...
2020-07-0232 minSelling GreenvilleYour House Is Your LifestyleWe hear all the time that "your house is an investment," but the focus on numbers and the investment side of a house purchase has gone so far that now some people are downplaying the reality of how much your house dictates your lifestyle and how important of a consideration that is. I take it a step further - I believe that your is your lifestyle, and in this podcast, I describe why I feel that way and how that might impact you if you move in the future. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of...
2020-06-2635 minSelling GreenvilleMarket Update - the closing sale plunge has happenedThe Greater Greenville Association of Realtors released their monthly statistics for May, and the numbers are a mixed bag. Most notably was the plunge in closed sales for the month of May, which seems bad for sellers, but much of the other data paints a contradictory picture of the market. How does it bode for the rest of the year? We discuss all of this and more in this week's episode. 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 (864) 735-7580...
2020-06-1832 minSelling Greenville5 Home Selling Gimmicks That Don't WorkAs real estate agents and sellers try to find more ways to one-up the competition, they are increasingly resorting to new gimmicks to try to market properties or shave down the costs of selling. Most of these gimmicks are just that - gimmicks that don't work. In this episode I discuss five of them that I am frequently running into, and I present alternative strategies that do work and that have helped my sellers get the most bang for their buck (or listing). As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free...
2020-06-1033 minSelling GreenvilleTips and Tricks: Backup OffersOne of the most powerful real estate tools both RE buyers and sellers can take advantage of (but frequently don't) is the use of backup offers. The reality is that many people (including real estate agents!) don't know that backup offers/contracts even exist or how they can be utilized. I have used them multiple times with success, and on this episode, I discuss how they work and some creative scenarios in which both buyers and sellers can benefit from them. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach...
2020-06-0532 minSelling GreenvilleIt's Raining; It's Pouring; the Old House Is FloodedI don't know that I've ever seen this much rain in one year, and we're only 5 months into 2020! Rain is wreaking HAVOC on real estate around here, and you should be aware of the issues that rain can cause and what those mean for you when you're buying or selling real estate. Is a flooded crawl space a problem? What happens to a foundation when rain water comes toward it? I'm not a contractor, inspector, or structural engineer, but I do have a lot of real-life realtor (and house flipper) experience with this stuff, and so I share some insight...
2020-05-2925 minSelling GreenvilleRE Investing: How to BRRRR in a Seller's MarketBRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat) is a trendy acronym that a lot of so-called real estate "experts" refer to often. But the BRRRR method assumes you are purchasing a property with substantial equity, and those opportunities are few and far in between when the market (such as the one we currently have in Greenville) has such low inventory. Is there another way to utilize a BRRRR type of strategy without having to hold out forever for just the perfect property that affords you tons of equity on the front end? That's what we talk about in this episode...
2020-05-2037 minSelling GreenvilleWhat happened in April? The Good, the Bad, and the UglyThe Greater Greenville Association of Realtors produced their monthly data for April, and there is a lot of interesting information to consider. We still have a seller's market, but with inventory going up year-on-year, we may be seeing a shift that could impact the summer/fall market. We discuss that, what we saw happen in the first part of May, and how all of this might impact your buying/selling strategy 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...
2020-05-1227 minSelling GreenvilleWhat to do about Storm Season #stormsznThe spring storm season is in full swing with tornadoes, hail, and tropical storm-force winds all over the Upstate! There is a lot to consider when buying/selling a home or even just as a homeowner when it comes to storm season. So we spend some time discussing practical ways to look for storm damages, what to do if you have storm damage on your home, and some little known facts about how homeowner's insurance works. As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly...
2020-05-0834 minSelling GreenvilleMarket snapshot - the rebound is happeningWe've been tracking the local real estate market in several of these episodes, looking at new listings, new contracts, and showings in order to get a feel for what direction the market is going. This one is a short (eleven minutes!) snapshot to give a quick update on what has happened the past couple of weeks, what that means historically, and what that means compared to the activity in the market since mid-March. 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...
2020-05-0111 minSelling GreenvilleHow much do homes appreciate in value each year? A look at some numbers.There is a lot of debate out there over whether real estate is a good investment, and a lot of that debate stems from confusion over how much (or little) real estate appreciates in value each year. In this episode we look at data from the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors and track how much the median sales prices have appreciated in various markets within the Upstate. Nobody can guarantee that home values will appreciate in the future in the way the median sales prices have, but there were some pretty startling increases in some areas that we discuss in...
2020-04-2430 minSelling GreenvilleMarket Statistics: What is changing (a lot) and what's staying the same (not much)Each week the Greenville real estate market is changing, and this past week was no exception. In this episode we look at the data from the past week as well as the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors statistics for March 2020 and speculate on what all of this information could mean for the market as a whole. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2020-04-1725 minSelling GreenvilleThe Real Estate market is better than you thinkEveryone has opinions on what is happening in the real estate market right now and what will happen in the upcoming weeks. But what does the actual data say for what has happened in the Greenville market the past few weeks? We dive into that data, and you might end up being surprised that the market, at least for now, is better than you'd think. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner...
2020-04-0923 minSelling GreenvilleGood Debt vs. Bad DebtIs there such a thing as "good debt?" I would argue that there is, especially in the world of real estate. In this episode we discuss what constitutes good debt and what constitutes bad debt, with examples both inside and outside the world of real estate. Of course, I'm not a financial advisor, so I can't advise you on your financial decisions outside of real estate, but I certainly can give some advice on whether I think a local real estate deal would be a good or bad debt type of situation. As always, if you have any questions or...
2020-04-0131 minSelling Greenville10 Real Estate Lessons from 2008 on Surviving a RecessionI'm getting a lot of questions on how to approach this year of real estate and what to do if we go into recession. The best thing we can do is look back to 2008 and combine some of those lessons with a common sense real estate approach to come up with a game plan for mitigating real estate risks in uncertain economic times. Just remember: sometimes recessions bring the best opportunities. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by...
2020-03-2342 minSelling GreenvilleCoronavirus Part 2 - What we know nowA lot has changed since we recorded our last coronavirus/COVID19-related podcast, and I want to make sure you are well-informed. Are we going into recession? Is the housing market about to collapse? We explore some of those questions and try to look at the potential impacts on the Greenville real estate market from a non-alarmist perspective. 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 (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2020-03-1841 minSelling GreenvilleCoronavirus - will it disrupt real estate in Greenville, SC?We now officially have the coronavirus (aka COVID-19) in the Upstate, and people are starting to freak out. How will this impact the SC real estate market? Should we hold a few months and let the markets respond before doing any major purchases or sales? What happens if the economy goes into recession, and how will that impact local real estate? We discuss this and much more in a timely and practical episode designed to prepare you for the inevitable ripple effects of the dreaded virus. If you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel...
2020-03-0937 minSelling GreenvilleThe 7 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers MakeFor many people, the largest investment they own is their home, and making a major mistake when selling your home can have a huge ripple effect on your financial and emotional state of being. In this episode, we discuss the top seven mistakes that people make (especially in the Greenville, SC area) when selling a home and how to avoid those mistakes. If you have any questions or comments (or, of course, if you need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (864) 735-7580 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com.
2020-03-0934 minSelling GreenvilleThe 7 Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers MakeWe've all made mistakes at times when buying something, but what about when you are buying something that, for many people, is the most expensive thing they will ever purchase? Yes, there are all sorts of mistakes people make when buying a home, whether buying as a primary residence, investment, etc., and in this episode, we discuss the seven biggest mistakes that the average homebuyer makes, and how to avoid making those mistakes. 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 (864) 735-7580...
2020-03-0945 min