Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the Grand Strand are home to over 120 challenging golf courses and miles of golden, sandy beaches. The Grand Strand stretches north to the Calabash, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach, North Carolina areas; and stretches south to the Pawley's Island and Georgetown, South Carolina areas. With almost 70 miles of beachfront properties, hotels and marshland off the Atlantic Ocean; the Grand Strand is a highly coveted place to live, to vacation and to invest in real estate.

Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand are a part of Horry County, South Carolina. Horry County includes the entire Grand Strand and also stretches west to include communities such as Loris and Conway. Horry County real estate is in high demand, as relocating retirees and second-home buyers are increasing each year. With a growing number of affordable properties springing up throughout the North Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand areas, growth and property values are likely to continue on an upward climb. Resorts, gated communities and town home/condominium conglomerates near the Atlantic Ocean are oftentimes being sold out within the construction stages or shortly after opening their doors.

The Travel Channel named Myrtle Beach one of America 's Best Beaches for 2003-2004. Earning 18 out of a possible 20 stars, Myrtle Beach was singled out as the Best Family Beach . A review on The Travel Channel's Web site, www.discovery.com, states, " Myrtle Beach is the East Coast's ultimate vacation hub." The Myrtle Beach area was also named one of the nation's top vacation spots for retired Americans age 55 and older, according to a study by tourism researchers O.K. Shifflet & Associates. The company also ranked the Myrtle Beach area No. 5 in the nation for leisure destinations.
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