Carolina Lifestyle

Sept. 11, 2026

A Guide to Buying a Golf Villa in Barefoot Resort

Barefoot Resort is one of those Grand Strand communities that gets shorthand-labeled as "the golf place." That is true, but the villa product inside Barefoot is its own conversation. Golf villas at Barefoot deliver a specific lifestyle at a specific price point, and they attract a specific buyer who wants …

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Sept. 10, 2026

A Guide to Buying a Home with a Private Dock in Cherry Grove

Cherry Grove is one of the only spots on the Grand Strand where you can walk out your back door and step onto your own dock. That kind of setup exists elsewhere in coastal Carolina, but not in the same concentration and not with the same tight community around it. …

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Sept. 8, 2026

Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals on the Grand Strand

The Grand Strand has quietly become a real option for young professionals. What used to be almost exclusively a retiree and second-home market has broadened as remote work, growing local employers, and a genuinely enjoyable coastal lifestyle draw a new demographic. Young professionals moving to the region ask a specific …

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Aug. 20, 2026

What Coastal Buyers Should Know About Well and Septic Systems

Many rural and semi-rural properties on the Grand Strand rely on well water and septic systems instead of municipal water and sewer. Buyers moving from urban or suburban areas often have zero experience with either. That inexperience regularly leads to costly surprises after closing. Well and septic systems are perfectly …

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Aug. 18, 2026

A Guide to Buying a Home Near a Golf Course

Homes near golf courses hit a specific sweet spot for a specific type of buyer. The scenic setting, the everyday amenity access, and the community character all deliver real lifestyle value. But golf course proximity also comes with considerations that non-golf-adjacent homes do not have. From stray balls to golf …

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Aug. 14, 2026

A Guide to Buying a Home in a Non-HOA Neighborhood

Not every neighborhood on the Grand Strand has a homeowners association, and for a certain type of buyer that fact is a feature, not a bug. Non-HOA neighborhoods deliver freedom, larger lots, and lower monthly carrying costs, but they also come with real trade-offs. The absence of an HOA means …

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July 31, 2026

Living in Crescent Beach, SC: A Coastal Lifestyle Guide

Crescent Beach is one of the four historic beach sections that combined to form North Myrtle Beach, and it has kept a distinct identity of its own. Sitting between Ocean Drive to the north and Windy Hill to the south, Crescent Beach delivers a slower, more residential pace than the …

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July 30, 2026

The Best Neighborhoods for Boat Owners on the Grand Strand

Boat owners look at Grand Strand real estate differently than everyone else. The best neighborhood for a family that never touches the water is often the worst neighborhood for a boat owner who wants to walk out the back door onto a private dock. The Grand Strand has a range …

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July 23, 2026

What to Know About Beach Access Points in North Myrtle Beach

Beach access is one of those subjects most out-of-state buyers assume they understand until they actually own a beach home. On the Grand Strand, the reality is more nuanced than "the beach is right there." North Myrtle Beach in particular has a distinct beach access system with public access points, …

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July 20, 2026

A Buyer's Guide to Golf Course Communities on the Grand Strand

Golf and coastal real estate have grown up together on the Grand Strand. The region is home to dozens of courses, from championship layouts to hidden-gem tracks, and many are woven directly into residential communities. For buyers who play, or for buyers who simply value the lifestyle these communities deliver, …

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