Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Grand Strand

🏆 Ranked #1 Most Owner-Occupied City in the Grand Strand — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. What does it mean when 91.5% of homes in a single city are owner-occupied? It means more than stability—it means culture. Forestbrook, SC, leads the Grand Strand in owner occupancy, a rare feat in a region driven by tourism and short-term rentals. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a signal of deep community identity and generational investment. While some markets are defined by volatility, Forestbrook thrives on permanence. Its high owner-occupancy rate correlates with stronger neighborhood cohesion, lower turnover, and sustained property values. In a region where many cities compete on proximity or amenities, Forestbrook’s true edge is its people—those who choose to stay, grow, and build legacy. For investors and buyers alike, this data reveals a counterintuitive truth: in a market of transience, long-term stability is the most valuable asset. Most Owner-Occupied Cities in the Grand Strand (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Forestbrook <- this market #2 Murrells Inlet #3 Garden City #4 Litchfield Beach #5 North Myrtle Beach #6 Little River #7 Red Hill #8 Georgetown #9 Carolina Forest #10 Socastee Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-24-grand-strand-owner-share-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/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 Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902