Real Estate

The best areas to live in the Myrtle Beach area are specific to a person’s interest. If you like a quiet area, Pawleys Island is on the southern portion of the beach and offers golf, quaint shopping areas and trails. Murrells Inlet is north of Pawleys Island and has many popular housing communities, boating and the popular Marsh Walk restaurants. Myrtle Beach is the original popular tourist destination due to its family friendly things to do and shopping. However, the Myrtle Beach area is not just for tourists, there are many great communities throughout including the Carolina Forest and Market Common areas. If you want more affordable housing options while still being close to the beach areas, Little River and Longs are great options. Conway is west of Myrtle Beach, a perfect historic town with charming features and home to one of the best schools in the county, Coastal Carolina University. For those longing for more land without breaking the bank, some of the outer skirts communities such as Loris and Aynor. Myrtle Beach and its surrounding areas have something for everyone.

Inspections are important in both resale purchases and in new construction. For resales, a home inspector is recommended to do a full analysis of everything from mechanicals, to electric, to siding, to foundation and roof issues. There are also termite inspections which are very important in areas such as Myrtle Beach. For homes under construction, many inspectors offer foundation inspections, pre-drywall (rough-in) inspections and final home completion inspections. These inspections go beyond the building department’s code related inspections and may bring a peace of mind to the buyer.

You can buy remotely through remote signing, video tours of a house/community and proper inspections and guidance through professional service. We do, however, recommend coming to town prior to buying a property to do your own walk-through to get a better idea of things that do not show up as well through pictures such as: lighting details, scents specific to a property, proximity to other relevant structures and services, etc.

Flood zones at the beach are certainly something to be aware of since they can affect your cost of living due to extra insurance requirements. Also, flood waters can be a jeopardy for your family in the event of major storms. However, a large part of the Myrtle Beach area is not in a flood zone. Further, many modern communities are designed to account for flooding plans with proper drainage programs and elevated grading. Contact Carolina Bays or one of our Realtors for more information on flood zones in your preferred destination.

The Grand Strand is currently the number one destination in the country to move to. Demand to live in the area is very high. Due to this, while house prices are still better than many larger northern cities, the prices are higher than some other less popular southern locations. Property taxes are extremely good compared to many of the northern states. It is important to research job opportunities before moving to the area if you intend to work while in Myrtle Beach. Further, the Grand Strand has two of the most popular and high scoring schools in the country with Coastal Carolina University and Horry Georgetown Technical College. Myrtle Beach is still one of the biggest golf destinations in the country and also has Restaurant Row which is one of the highest density sections of restaurant destinations in the country sporting many different types of cuisines.