The Meybohm Perspective

What’s next for downtown Augusta? Lauren Dallas from Augusta Tomorrow explains the 2035 master plan, designed to revitalize downtown, enhance community spaces, and inspire growth. This episode is a front-row seat to Augusta’s next chapter!!

We’re excited to welcome Julie Whitesell, Broker-in-Charge for our Aiken office, for her first time on the podcast. From what fuels her passion for real estate to navigating recent South Carolina form updates, this episode is packed with insight you won’t want to miss!

John’s market update is balanced… and boring, but in the best way possible. Things have been sitting pretty stable, not leaning too far in either direction, though buyers have a slight edge as inventory is up 23% over last year. Affordability and proposed legislation are still key drivers shaping where the market is headed.

In this week’s episode, Jordan Collier returns to discuss the ongoing evolution of Meybohm Commercial. He shares updates on the division’s rebrand, the transition into a new office space, and the strategic direction guiding its continued growth.

Together, these initiatives are strengthening Meybohm Commercial’s brand identity while opening new opportunities across the commercial market and helping shape the division’s next chapter.

Tournament season brings thousands of visitors to our community each year, and providing an exceptional rental experience plays a major role in welcoming guests to the area. In this episode, Taite Sasnett, Excutive Director of Patron Properties, shares her expertise in helping match homeowners with renters & creating successful tournament housing experiences.

We discuss what renters are prioritizing when choosing accommodations, how homeowners can stand out in the rental market, and why preparation and professional management can make all the difference.

At Meybohm, we recognize that not everyone in our community has a place to call home or the means to achieve that. In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Feistel, Executive Director of Garden City Gospel Mission, to talk about how the men’s shelter serves those experiencing homelessness by offering resources, accountability, and the Gospel as the foundation for lasting change.

With the mission nearing its 25th anniversary, we also share simple ways to support their work, including donations, sponsorships, and their upcoming events. Learn more at gardencitygospelmission.org.

Kathryn Stone grew up in real estate, learning the business firsthand from her mom and gaining an early understanding of what it means to truly show up for clients. In this episode, we discuss how those lessons still guide her today, how she balances motherhood with a busy real estate career, and why patience, networking, and genuine connection are essential for agents building long-term success.

Our local housing affordability index once averaged 150–175%. Since March 2022, it’s been sitting closer to 70–80%.... In this episode, we break down what the Housing Affordability Index actually measures, why this shift matters, and how proposals like 50-year and portable mortgages could help restore buying power and unlock inventory in today’s market.

Curious about what’s next for the housing market in 2026? After post-COVID volatility, the market has settled into a healthier, more balanced state but opportunities still require strategy. Finding a home isn’t as simple as spotting a “For Sale” sign anymore, but improving affordability gives hope to buyers who’ve been waiting on the sidelines. That’s where the current administration’s proposed legislation comes into play.

The goal is to “unfreeze” the market by limiting big investors from buying up single-family homes, introducing potential changes to capital gains, offering portable mortgage options, and exploring what could happen if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac go public. These shifts could significantly expand homeownership opportunities & we break down exactly what they could mean for our local market and beyond.

The market remains steady without major highs or lows, but it is continuing to shift. With increased inventory & longer days on market, buyers are gaining leverage. We break down how rising inventory and more selective buyers are shaping today’s transactions, why correct pricing is essential, and what to expect as the market moves into 2026.