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Myrtle Beach: 2026

Your move
to the
Grand Strand.

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4
Months Supply
Buyer's Market
79%
Price Reductions
Active Listings
96%
Sale-to-List
Room to Negotiate
4%
Avg Below List
Current Deal Gap

Where to Buy

Grand Strand Neighborhoods at a Glance

Chapter 3 Realty independent market analysis, 2026

Families
Carolina Forest
Best schools · 30 sub-communities · Top relocation
$290K–$480K
Retirees
Grande Dunes
Gated · Golf · Marina · Del Webb 55+
$480K–$1.8M
STR Investors
N. Myrtle Beach
STR-permissive · Cherry Grove · Channel homes
$260K–$900K
Value
Conway / Longs
Most affordable · New construction · BRRRR
$185K–$320K
Lifestyle
Pawleys Island
Historic · No high-rises · Second homes
$375K–$1.2M
Walkable
Market Common
Walkable · Cresswind 55+ · Dining on foot
$310K–$580K
Boating
Murrells Inlet
Seafood capital · Waterway · Retiree favorite
$265K–$750K
Family Beach
Surfside Beach
Golf carts · Beach access · Quiet
$260K–$650K

What Does It Cost?

Price by Property Type

Entry points are lower than headlines suggest: here's the real range.

from $130K
avg $234K
Condo
from $180K
avg $357K
Single-Family
from $200K
avg $290K
Townhome
from $270K
avg $349K
New Construction
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Sources: Houzeo, Redfin, Zillow, Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®: early 2026. SFR: ~4.5 months supply. Condos: ~8 months supply. Overall market: ~4 months supply. Ranges reflect Horry & Georgetown counties.

Who's Moving to Myrtle Beach?

Top Inbound Origins

#1
North Carolina
3 yrs running
#2
New York
Equity migrants
#3
New Jersey
Retirees + families
#4
Pennsylvania
Relocators
#5
Virginia
Remote workers
#6
Ohio
Retirees
40% of Myrtle Beach buyers search from out of state · Source: Redfin 2026

Before You Buy

3 Common Buyer Mistakes

These three items cost buyers money. Our agents research all of this for you: so you never have to worry about commonly made mistakes and we stay within your budget.

Common Buyer Mistakes
3 Insurance Policies
HO-3 homeowners
Wind / hail / hurricane
NFIP flood policy
~$373/mo avg
HOA / Regime Fees
Master policy inside fee
Reserve fund health
Special assessment risk
$300–900/mo oceanfront
Flood Zones
Zone X: minimal risk
Zone AE: lender required
Zone VE: coastal hazard
20% of MB properties at risk

Who Are You?

Pick Your Path

Relocating
Moving from out of state. We handle the entire remote process: video tours to remote close.
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Retiree / 55+
Del Webb, Cresswind, Barefoot Resort, Murrells Inlet. We know every 55+ community's financials.
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First-Time Buyer
SC Housing programs, FHA, USDA. Up to $10,000 in down payment assistance available.
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Investor
STR zoning, DSCR modeling, AirROI comps. The full research stack: free.
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Second Home
Cherry Grove, Pawleys, Surfside. Beach lifestyle + income potential in the right buildings.
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Military / VA
0% down. No PMI. $10K Palmetto Heroes DPA. Near Shaw AFB, Fort Jackson, Fort Liberty.
VA loan guide →

Down Payment Help

SC Buyer Assistance Programs

0%
SC Housing DPA
Forgivable DPA at 0% interest. Forgiven over 15 years.
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4%
Palmetto Advantage
Up to 4% DPA. Repeat buyers OK. Income cap $137,500.
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Best for Heroes
$10K
Palmetto Heroes
Teachers · Nurses · LEO · Fire · EMS · Military · Veterans
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$2K
MCC Tax Credit/yr
Federal tax credit: 30% of mortgage interest annually.
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Lender DPA
BrickWood Programs
Dozens of lenders, each with in-house assistance programs not available elsewhere.
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The Process

How Buying Works: 7 Steps

01
Pre-Approval
Coastal lender review including HOA, flood insurance, and condo eligibility.
02
Set Your Must-Haves
Flood zone? HOA ceiling? Schools? Budget? Defining these upfront eliminates the wrong properties instantly.
03
Buyer Agreement
Required since August 2024. Fee structure transparent and disclosed upfront. No surprises.
04
Listing Alerts
MLS, pre-MLS, and owner-direct. New deals before Zillow sees them.
05
Tour and Offer
Video walkthrough first if out-of-state. Then a 2-day in-person itinerary. Negotiate price and seller concessions.
06
Due Diligence
Inspection, insurance quotes, HOA review, reserve study, and condo questionnaire. All during the due diligence period.
07
Work With Lender and Close
Finalize your financing, clear conditions, and close. Attorney-led in SC. Remote closing available.

Ready to start?

One call. No pressure. We'll tell you exactly where to focus your search and what it really costs to buy on the Grand Strand.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What are the steps to buy a home in Myrtle Beach?

In order: pre-approval, home search, offer and negotiation, inspections and document review, appraisal, and an attorney-led closing. The full process usually runs 45 to 75 days from first search to keys.

Who pays the buyer's agent in South Carolina?

Compensation is negotiable. In many Grand Strand transactions the seller offers compensation to the buyer's agent, and where they do not, buyers can negotiate it into the offer or pay it directly under their written buyer agreement.

What happens during the inspection period?

Buyers complete inspections, review HOA and condo documents, and confirm financing before key contract deadlines pass. The South Carolina contract follows a repair-request procedure, so dates and written notices matter.

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