Whether you're evaluating resale homes versus new builder inventory, weighing single-family homes against oceanfront condos, or relocating from out of state, this episode breaks down the real numbers driving Horry and Georgetown county real estate.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Late-Summer Market Reality Check: How shifting inventory, interest rate environments, and longer days on market are impacting Grand Strand buyers and sellers.
• Single-Family Homes vs. Oceanfront Condos: The financial trade-offs, HOA structures, and long-term appreciation differences between residential homes and beach properties.
• Q3 Builder Incentives vs. Resale Inventory: How new construction rate buydowns stack up against negotiation opportunities on existing homes.
• The South Carolina Property Tax Trap (4% vs. 6% Ratio): The costly mistake out-of-state buyers make when classifying primary residences versus second homes or investment properties.
• Hidden Coastal Ownership Costs: What you need to budget for insurance, wind/hail coverage, assessments, and coastal maintenance.
• Where Smart Investors Are Buying: Strategic locations across the Grand Strand offering long-term growth potential and stable rental demand.