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 behavior shifts.

The growing disconnect between real-time market energy and the broader statistical trendlines. From year-over-year listing spikes to unusual seasonal patterns, it breaks down the numbers shaping the current landscape and the signals worth watching as the year winds down.

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 [email protected]

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 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 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 [email protected]

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 both finances and mental space, along with adaptable methods that fit different habits, households, and home sizes.

More about Stephanie Worinkeng:

 • https://atime2organize.com

 • [email protected]

 • 864-884-5417

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 [email protected]

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 shares insights from a recent discussion with Congressman William Timmons on the ongoing government shutdown and its potential impact on housing.

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 [email protected]

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.

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 without scaring off half your buyers. Stan also breaks down why wide-open plans are fading and what “flow plus airy” looks like instead—along with what homeowners actually prefer between dining rooms, eat-in kitchens, and island living.

Plus, an Amazon Gift Card Drawing! Three names are announced, and the first to confirm by the deadline wins. (Note: the date mentioned in the episode should read October 24, not October 17, with confirmation due by 11:59 PM.)

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 [email protected]

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 balance between buyers and sellers.

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 [email protected]

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. Fewer headaches, more handshakes

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 [email protected]

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. 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 course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (864) 735-7580 or by email at [email protected]

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, 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 directly by phone/text at (864) 735-7580 or by email at [email protected]

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 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 [email protected]. And if you live in the City of Greenville, the election is November 4, and early voting starts October 20th!

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 [email protected].