| In spite of the prolific building in Myrtle Beach, the | | | | opportunities with moderate year round |
| realty market is booming here. Many second | | | | temperatures to make golfing so accessible - it |
| home buyers are looking to buy in this area, | | | | offers much, much more. |
| where the warm weather is more stable than | | | | There is great shopping, live Broadway-type |
| further south. Who wouldn't want to live in this | | | | shows, and a diverse choice of music, sports and |
| delightful place? Myrtle Beach was voted #1 on a | | | | restaurants. It also has a very diverse selection of |
| list of 'Most Popular Vacation Rental Destinations' | | | | homes, from luxury to simple, from high rise |
| compiled by hotels.com; it has also been called the | | | | condo to single family bungalow - and so many of |
| 'Golf Capital of the World'. | | | | these homes are brand new and sparkling. |
| There could be several reasons why it has the | | | | Although the area has history dating back to the |
| "golf" nick-name. First, there are over 120 golf | | | | 17th century, Myrtle Beach itself was only |
| courses located here, and the majority of these | | | | founded early in the 20th century. It is a clean, |
| courses are open to the public - a real plus. | | | | modern resort, which has its own International |
| Alternatively, it could be the fact that a record | | | | Airport. |
| 4.2 million rounds of golf have been played at | | | | Developers have pushed ahead of the curve in |
| Myrtle Beach. Or could it be the fifty miniature | | | | anticipating more growth with the influx of new |
| golf courses? | | | | businesses and more tourism projects; there are |
| But forget the golf - just come and look at this | | | | new luxury apartments, condominiums, town |
| incredibly beautiful beach location. To visit Myrtle | | | | homes and regular homes to choose from. |
| Beach is to feel as if you have arrived | | | | Tourism will become an even bigger money |
| somewhere exotic - and you have! Each year | | | | spinner for anyone who is interested in a little bed |
| upwards of ten million tourists visit this appealing | | | | and breakfast business. The area is soon to be |
| area, to enjoy the scenery, the climate and the | | | | opening its first one-of-a-kind "Hard Rock Theme |
| southern hospitality. | | | | Park". This is a $140 million, 140 acre project |
| Myrtle Beach is the hub of the 'Grand Strand' | | | | which will house roller coasters, an amphitheater, |
| beach area, sixty miles of the most exquisite and | | | | shows and roller coasters among its over 40 |
| pristine beach in the world. Reports indicate that | | | | attractions. It will also include dining and retail - |
| this area of America is so sought after that realty | | | | what a good idea! |
| prices have held steady here during the national | | | | In 2006 Myrtle Beach was the fastest growing |
| crisis. Growth predictions bode well and with the | | | | area in the USA, according to the US census. This |
| time coming closer for the baby boomers to | | | | would indicate that a jump in realty prices could |
| retire, Myrtle Beach looks like a number one area | | | | be just around the corner. |
| to explore for a possible home. | | | | With mortgage interest rates so low, and the |
| The number one reason is probably the | | | | properties in Myrtle Beach still going for a |
| reasonable real estate prices that are still holding | | | | reasonable price, it is worth a little trip here to |
| at the moment. | | | | just come and see. You will not believe that such |
| But putting aside such crassness as pricing: not | | | | a captivating area is right on your doorstep unless |
| only does Myrtle Beach have endless golfing | | | | - you just come and see.... |