Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Grand Strand

Is the Grand Strand housing market stabilizing—or just cooling down? Despite a 3.2% year-over-year drop in sales volume, median prices remain steady at $385K. Horry County's inventory has dropped to a 18-month low, while first-time buyers now represent only 31% of transactions—down from 42% in 2023. These shifts highlight how affordability and buyer behavior are reshaping regional real estate dynamics. Source: Richmond Fed · Published August 22, 2026 https://www.richmondfed.org/ For context, Williamson County, Texas is seeing a similar supply crunch with inventory levels at historic lows—highlighting the broader national trend of constrained housing markets in desirable coastal regions. View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/linkedin/groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC Chair & CEO, ALEX +1 713.591.9902 · [email protected]