Myrtle Beach Real Estate

The Myrtle Beach area commonly referred to as the “Grand Strand” has become one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States. This much desire area is located at the very northern tip of the coast of South Carolina. Along with the desire to vacation, many have pursued their dreams of owning a piece of what so many have come to love. The Myrtle Beach area is separated into many geographic areas that make up a 60 mile stretch of land, and consumes most of two counties. As your Myrtle Beach Real Estate agent, I concentrate most of my efforts on 8 of these areas. These area are Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Little River and Conway.

If you are in the market for Myrtle Beach Real Estate, make sure to add this website to your favorites list, and check back frequently. There are many great buys currently around Myrtle Beach, whether you are searching for a house, condo, land or commercial property. Like the rest of the country, Myrtle Beach was affected by the real estate bubble. Properties are now back to pre-boom prices, and all the indicators say that now is the time to get in. If you or anyone that you know is interested in purchasing real estate in Myrtle Beach, have them call Darren Woodard at 843-267-4627. He is dedicated to finding you the best deals in the market, and obtaining you as a lifetime client.

Myrtle Beach Condos

Condos in Myrtle Beach are plentiful and a desired lifestyle for many buyers in today’s market. The ability to visit your property with minimal required maintenance is attracting many to buy a condo as a second home. The other major attraction is the idea of using a condo for a few weeks, and renting the unit to vacationers when not in use. There are hundreds of different condo complexes in the Myrtle Beach area. There are three major lifestyles however that attract most of the condo buyers.

Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Condos are the most desired lifestyle in the area, which is evident by the thousands of units that are prevalent from Myrtle Beach to Cherry Grove. These units are rented very well during the peak season (Memorial Day to Labor Day), and used frequently in the off season by owners and snowbirds.

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Condos are especially appealing along the “Grand Strand”. We have over 100 golf courses in the Myrtle Beach Area, and many of the golf course condos can also be leased to vacationers. We basically have two golf seasons (Fall and Spring) that attract groups from all over the world to Myrtle Beach for golf and entertainment. You will find many golf course condo complexes from Pawley’s Island to Little River.

The Intracoastal Waterway Condo is also attractive to many 2nd home buyers that don’t want the congestion of the ocean property, but love the view of water and openness. These properties are popular mostly from Myrtle Beach near 501 up into Little River. There are a number of complexes that offer Intracoastal Waterway Condos, and the demand for these are increasing with the influx of baby boomers to the area.

Myrtle Beach Homes

The Myrtle Beach housing market is showing signs of a strong recovery in 2009, as a result of many incentives that are making this the best time to buy. The first-time home buyer tax incentive, mixed with low interest rates and reduced prices has caused demand to increase substantially. Myrtle Beach continues to be a lifetime destination for many as baby boomers continue to retire to the area, snowbirds continue to spend months here, and millions continue to vacation to the area. It won’t be long before we look back and tell stories about the deal that we could have had in 2009 if we would have just bought that place in Myrtle Beach. There are many types of housing communities in the Myrtle Beach area depending on what lifestyle you would prefer.

Myrtle Beach Luxury Homes: You will find the ultimate in luxury in communities like “Grande Dunes” or “Debordieau Colony”. Gated communities are becoming more popular in many areas along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Homes: Myrtle Beach is know as the “Seaside Capital of the World”, and there is no questions that it earned that name with over 100 golf courses to choose from. Many avid golfers choose Myrtle Beach as a place to relocate, and require their dream home to be near the green or off the fairway.

Myrtle Beach New Homes: Construction is beginning to pick up in Myrtle Beach with communities like Wither’s Preserve the new “Market Common” on the old Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. There are many new communities to choose from along the “Grand Strand. Whatever kind of home you are searching for in Myrtle Beach, you will be sure to find a great deal in the current market.

Distressed Properties

Myrtle Beach Distressed Properties have been roughly 45% of the properties to sell in the MLS in 2009. These properties are among the most sought after, because many feel that you will get the best value. The two most common types of distressed properties sought are:


Myrtle Beach Foreclosures: A Foreclosure is a banked owned property, whereas the lending institution has already gone through the necessary steps to secure and take possession of the property. Typically the Foreclosure process takes 150-180 days in the State of South Carolina.


Myrtle Beach Short Sales: Short Sales are relatively new, and can also be called Pre-Foreclosures. Being “Short” means that the seller owes more for the property than the property is worth. In this situation the seller plans to secure a contract, and present that contract to their lender(s).