Short answer: the best Realtor to help you buy a condo in Myrtle Beach is the one who works at the building level, because in 2026 the building decides almost everything: whether a lender will finance it, what the HOA fees and insurance really cost, whether a special assessment is …

Published October 2026 | By Abe Safa, Century 21 The Harrelson Group

Buyers in Myrtle Beach this fall are rate-sensitive, choosier than they were a year ago, and far more careful about what a property will cost to own after closing. With the 30-year mortgage at 7.61%, condo supply …

Updated: October 2026

Before buying an oceanfront condo in Myrtle Beach, you need to know six things that do not show up in the listing photos: how the building is insured and what the storm deductible is, how much the association has in reserves, whether a special assessment is …

Updated: October 2026

The best condo communities in Myrtle Beach for buyers in 2026 depend on how you plan to use the condo. For full-time living, Magnolia Pointe, Margate Towers at Kingston Plantation and Crescent Shores Resort in North Myrtle Beach lead the list. For a second home that …

Updated: October 2026

If you are buying a condo in Myrtle Beach, there is one surprise that can turn a great purchase into a painful one: a special assessment. It is a one-time charge the homeowners association levies on every owner to cover a major expense the regular budget …

Updated: October 2026

Condo or townhome? It is one of the most common questions buyers ask on the Grand Strand, and the two get confused more than you might think. They can look similar from the outside, but they differ in what you actually own, what you pay monthly, …

Updated: October 2026

Thinking about buying a Myrtle Beach condo as an investment? It can be a genuinely good one, but only if you go in with the real numbers rather than the brochure version. Rental income, HOA fees, insurance, management, vacancy, and financing all shape whether a condo …

Updated: October 2026

Buying your first condo in Myrtle Beach is exciting, but condos work differently than houses, and first-time buyers who understand those differences make far better decisions. From financing quirks to HOA fees to rental rules, this guide walks first-time condo buyers through everything you need to …

Updated: October 2026

Condo insurance trips up more Myrtle Beach buyers than almost any other part of the purchase, because it works completely differently than insuring a house. You are not insuring the whole building; you are insuring your slice of it, and the building's master policy covers …

Updated: October 2026

One of the biggest decisions a Myrtle Beach condo buyer faces is oceanfront versus second-row, and it is not simply "oceanfront is better." Each comes with real tradeoffs in price, rental income, cost of ownership, and lifestyle. This guide breaks down the honest pros and …