Market Updates

Aug. 6, 2026

Grand Strand Named Home to One of America's Most Affordable Beach Real Estate Markets

If you've been considering buying a home along the South Carolina coast, you're not the only one, and now there's even more evidence that the Grand Strand continues to stand out.

Recently, Travel + Leisure named Myrtle Beach the #3 most affordable beach town in America to buy a …

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July 30, 2026

Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait in Murrells Inlet, SC?

Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait for Interest Rates to Drop in Murrells Inlet, SC?

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, or the Myrtle Beach area, you’ve probably asked yourself:

Should I buy now… or wait for interest rates …

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April 8, 2026

Preparing to Sell Your Home

Preparing to Sell Your Home

Once you decide to sell your home, you might have questions about how to prepare it for listing and viewing by potential buyers. An agent who is a REALTOR® can guide you through this process. Here are some common considerations as you prepare …

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April 1, 2026

7 Factors to Consider if You're Thinking of Selling

Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider

You’ve thought about selling your home—but it’s a big step. You’re not sure whether it’s the right time. These seven discussion questions can help you think through the decision.

1. Does the home still fit you and your family?

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March 25, 2026

Let's Talk About Staging

In real estate, “home staging” refers to presenting your property in a way that highlights its strengths and helps buyers envision themselves living there. Staging isn’t about following the latest interior design trends or remodeling—it’s centered on decluttering and styling a home so that it can be seen in …

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Jan. 26, 2026

The Spring Market Is Starting Earlier Than You Think

What Buyers and Sellers Should Know This January

Every year around this time, I hear the same thing from homeowners and buyers alike:

“Nothing really happens until spring, right?” 🌷

And while spring is traditionally busy, what most people don’t realize is that the real estate market …

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Nov. 14, 2025

The Problem with Waiting (When It Comes to Real Estate)

Why “maybe later” can cost you more than you think.

If there’s one thing I hear all the time in real estate, it’s this:

“We’re thinking about buying/selling… but we’re going to wait.”

And I get it. Timing feels like everything. Life is busy. The market can …

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Nov. 5, 2025

Myrtle Beach’s Biggest Real Estate Transactions This Month - October 2025

Curious about what's really moving in the Grand Strand real estate market? Here's a peek at the 10 highest-priced home sales from our MLS for October 2025.

Luxury sales were strong this month, with properties in North Myrtle Beach and Georgetown (Debordieu Colony) leading the way.

⛱️Top 10 …

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Nov. 4, 2025

Coastal Lifestyle in Murrells Inlet

Thinking about living the coastal life in Murrells Inlet? I'm here to give you the inside scoop - from real estate to neighborhood tours to boating!

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July 31, 2017

Curious About Local Real Estate?

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Curious about local real estate? So are we! Every month we review trends in our real estate market and consider the number of homes on the market in each price tier, the amount of time particular homes have been listed for sale, specific …

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