Best In South Carolina Real Estate™: Grand Strand

🏆 Ranked #8 in the U.S. on Housing Vacancy Rate — ALEX Intelligence, 2026. 27.0% of homes in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach are vacant—yet this isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a strategic advantage. While other markets face price spikes from scarcity, the Grand Strand uses vacancy as a buffer, absorbing seasonal demand and migration without inflation. This isn’t oversupply—it’s flexibility. The data: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-grand-strand-standing-vacancy-share-msa How does a high vacancy rate translate to market strength? The answer lies in balance. The Grand Strand isn’t suffering from low demand—it’s thriving on a resilient, adaptive inventory system. Housing Vacancy Rate Rankings by Metro (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #8 Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach <- this market #1 Barnstable Town #2 Atlantic City-Hammonton #3 Naples-Marco Island #4 Show Low #5 Seaford #6 Mayagüez #7 Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin #9 Panama City-Panama City Beach #10 Aguadilla Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-27-grand-strand-standing-vacancy-share-msa 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