Clayton Properties Group Acquires McGuinn Homes

Jul 6

Whelan Advisory served as the exclusive financial advisor to McGuinn Homes on its sale to Clayton Properties Group, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.B) and the 12th largest homebuilder in the country. Ranked #65 on Zonda’s 2026 Builder 100 list, McGuinn Homes is the largest private builder in Columbia, SC, with a footprint extending across Greenville, SC and Savannah, GA.

This transaction further strengthens Whelan Advisory’s extensive track record in the residential real estate sector. Our team has advised on 49 successful transactions since 2018, totaling $15.1 billion across M&A, debt, and equity.

“I met Margaret over five years ago as we were embarking on our growth strategy, ultimately culminating in a sale today. Working with Whelan Advisory was like having a trusted rudder guiding our boat through unfamiliar waters. Margaret’s insight and steady leadership gave me confidence at every turn. She didn’t just help us move forward — she ensured we moved forward with purpose and in the right direction. Margaret, Andrea, and the Whelan team combined patience, professionalism, and trustworthiness with the right level of deal-making intensity. They fought for the best possible outcome and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us through the final closing.”

— Wade McGuinn, Founder & Managing Shareholder

“It was a privilege to advise McGuinn Homes on this milestone – our third engagement with them in five years. Wade and his team have built an exceptional platform delivering attainable, high-quality homes across the Southeast, meeting a growing need for affordably priced housing among entry-level buyers. We ran a full marketing process and solicited many competitive offers, but our clients were confident that Clayton Properties Group and Berkshire Hathaway are partners ideally suited for the next stage of growth – bringing capital, scale, and the long-term perspective through people-focused leadership. Congratulations to the entire McGuinn and Clayton teams on an exciting new step forward.”

— Margaret Whelan, Founder & CEO, Whelan Advisory

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