Welcometo our virtual city tour of dazzling and fun Myrtle Beach, SC! Myrtle Beach boasts stunning, wide, sandy beaches, a growing economy and fun galore. Retirees and baby boomers are literally flocking to the area since it offers an inviting climate, year-round golf, unparalleled amenities such as shopping, hundreds of restaurants, a thriving arts and cultural scene and an affordable place to live. Plus residents enjoy shrimping, crabbing, fishing, boating and all the recreational activities one would expect in an area that has not only the beach, but the winding intra-coastal waterway that meanders through the middle of the city.

Low taxes and affordable housing tops the list of reasons why this area is so attractive. Where else in this country can you find a growing area, with miles of beautiful beaches that actually has reasonably priced homes 10-15 minutes to the beach for under $150,000? Myrtle Beach offers that and more. At the time of this writing (and market conditions are subject to change at anytime and without notice), rental properties have been filling briskly.

The economy in Myrtle Beach is largely centered around tourism. However, the economy boasts other sectors such as manufacturing, ecommerce, business and industry and more. According to the Visitor and Convention Bureau, an astonishing 13+ million tourists visit Myrtle Beach annually. This fact alone buoys the golfing, restaurant, entertainment, hotel, retail and real estate industries.

Other exciting and interesting facts about Myrtle Beach include:

• The population of Horry County in Myrtle Beach is nearly 197,000.
• Population Percent Change from 1990-2000 was up 36%
• Boasts an incredible 120 area golf courses with 4.2 million rounds played
• Horry County is 1134 square miles, the largest in South Carolina
• Median family income is $40,400
• 1700 Full Service restaurants exist in Horry County
• Horry County schools rank very highly in the state
• Private employment grew 49.4% in Horry County from 1990-1999
• Contains 460 area hotels in Horry County with over 46,000 rooms**

** Data according to the US Census Bureau and Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

So, as you can see, Myrtle Beach has it all…growth, a desirable lifestyle, affordable housing ideal for investment opportunities, water, beaches and so much more. It is a premier vacation destination in South Carolina as well as a top choice for year round residents. Come visit our area in person and enjoy the nightlife on the famed strip, soak in the sun on the beach and take a break to view investment areas where we find bread and butter rental properties in new, growing neighborhoods. We invite you to come see, or call us today and we can tell you what opportunities are currently available for your real estate investment portfolio. We hope this virtual city tour imparts the flavor of the area as well as some essential facts to help you understand why investors are flocking to this area as an investment area of choice. Our hospitality awaits you!

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