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Mortgage rates decreased slightly this week to an average of 6.85% for the 30 year fixed rate mortgage as per Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has stayed just at around 7% or lower for a few consecutive months now. This stability continues to bode well for potential buyers and sellers as the spring homebuying season approaches.

Each week, since April 1971, Freddie Mac surveys lenders on the rates and points for their most popular 30-year fixed-rate, 15-year fixed-rate and 5/1 hybrid amortizing adjustable-rate mortgage products. The survey is based on first-lien prime conventional conforming home purchase mortgages with a loan-to-value of 80 percent. In addition, the adjustabl...

The townhomes in The Cove at Glenns Bay in Surfside are now selling!

The Cove at Glenns Bay is a new townhome in Surfside Beach that started presales in February of 2025.  The Cove at Glenns Bay townhomes will be accessible from Glenns Bay Road just south of Holmestown Road near Highway 17.

In September of 2023, D. R. Horton purchased this approximate 12 acre parcel of land on the ocean side of Highway 17 in Surfside Beach. This new townhome community in Surfside Beach is being developed around a single street named Bayou Loop.

Plans from D. R. Horton are showing 13 buildings - each with 6 townhomes - and one building with 5 townhomes - resulting in a total of 83 townhomes.

The Cove a...

D. R. Horton has announced presales in the new home community of Ravenloft in Conway, SC starting from $321,990.

D. R. Horton is the builder in Ravenloft.  D. R. Horton purchased this property in November of 2024.

The new home community of Ravenloft is being developed on an approximate 16.73 acre piece of property.

The new home community of Ravenloft is located a few miles north of downtown Conway just off of Highway 701 and close to the intersection of Highway 701 and Highway 22. More specifically, Ravenloft is located directly off of the Long Avenue Extension. Wisteria Woods (subdivision with 79 single family homes) and Plantersfield (subdivision with 87 single family homes) are two ...

The Master Plan for the Collins Jollie Subdivision is proposing a total of 1,333 units (single-family detached and single-family attached) across approximately 809 acres, while splitting the property into multiple tracts (with multiple owners) for development.  Each tract that is being split off will need to be developed in accordance with the approved Master Plan.

A few of the split out subdivisions currently being planned for development within the Master Planned community of Collins Jollie:

·        Westwood Reserve (Great Southern Homes)

·        Kingston Oaks (Lennar)

·        Maple Grove (D. R. Horton)

Kingston Oaks is the name of one of the subdivisions within the master pl...

Single-family homes are now preselling in Oak Grove in Conway by Great Southern Homes.

This small new home community of Oak Grove is conveniently located near the intersection of Highway 378 and the Pee Dee Highway, less than 10 miles west of downtown Conway. Nestled among five storm water ponds with large lots and no drive-through traffic, this limited-opportunity neighborhood offers peaceful living and quick access to golf courses, medical facilities, the Conway Riverwalk downtown, Theatre of the Republic, and more.

Oak Grove offers larger lots and a community that will not have drive-thru traffic. The main road in Oak Grove, Cascade Drive, is accessible from Pee Dee Highway and ends ...

Great Southern Homes has just sold the first home in their boutique new home community on Huckleberry Lane in Conway.

Great Southern Homes is building 12 single family homes on Huckleberry Lane in Conway. This small new home community is conveniently located near the intersection of Highway 701 and Highway 22 (Veterans Highway).

Both downtown Conway and downtown Aynor are just a few minutes away and it is only a little more than a 30 minute drive to the beaches.

This new home community in Conway is unique in that there is no HOA and the homesites are all about ½ and acre. Some of the floor plans can accommodate 3-car garages.

The single-family homes on Huckleberry Lane range from 3-5 ...

Cooper's Bluff is a relatively new home community in Socastee located in close proximity to where Carolina Bays Parkway (Highway 31) crosses over the Intracoastal Waterway. Cooper's Bluff is only about 10 miles away from the city of Myrtle Beach and less than 20 minutes to the beach itself! The convenient location of Cooper's Bluff lends itself well for residents to enjoy great community amenities and everything the Grand Strand has to offer, including a public boat landing a half-mile away, beautiful beaches and the famous state swing bridge on the Waccamaw River. Cooper's Bluff has easy access to major highways such as Highway 31, Highway 544, Highway 501, and the Highway 17 by-pass. Pe...

D. R. Horton has announced pricing of the new single-family homes in Dove Crossing starting from $275,490.

Phase 1 of Dove Crossing is anticipated to contain close to 100 single-family homes.

Dove Crossing is conveniently located on the outskirts of Conway. Locals may refer to this section of Conway as "Canon Hill". Dove Crossing is located on the southwest side of Conway close to Cates Bay Highway. Harvest Ridge and Northwood are a couple of the subdivisions that are close to where Dove Crossing will be developed. Dove Crossing will be developed just south of Big Cypress Lake, a nice local retreat for picnicking and fishing.

VBCB Holdings currently owns this property. This approximate...

Spring Beauty Estates is a new home community in the planning stages that is coming soon to Conway. The new home community of Spring Beauty Estates in Conway is located just a few miles south-southwest of downtown Conway. Spring Beauty Estates is located just off of Browns Way Shortcut Road near the subdivisions of Harvest Ridge (an existing community) and Dove Crossing (a new home community currently under development by D. R. Horton).

Horry County is showing 100 single family units approved under the new home community name of Spring Beauty Estates.

Spring Beauty Estates will be developed on an approximate 40 acre parcel of land.

Timing and plans for the new home community of Spring ...

Starlight Homes recently purchased an approximate 42-acre piece of property just southwest of downtown Aynor. The location of this parcel is in a quiet country like setting, slightly northeast of the intersection of Highway 501 and Highway 22, just off of Highway 319.

Horry County is showing 100 single family units approved under the new home community name of Spring Grove.

Starlight Homes is also building a couple of other new home communities in the Myrtle Beach area:

Andalusia - a new home community in Loris. There are planned to be 202 single family units in this 117-acre Loris new home community of Andalusia. This new home community is located just off of Route 9, adjacent to the ...

Presales of single family homes in Inlet Keys have started!

The spec homes currently under construction are projected to be completed in May 2025.

Inlet Keys is conveniently located close to both Tournament Boulevard and McDowell Shortcut Road near Highway 17.

Inlet Keys is being developed adjacent to the existing community of Evans Park in Murrells Inlet.

The builder of the initial section of homes in Evans Park was Mungo Homes.  Mungo Homes completed their development in Evans Park back in 2022.  Evans Park offered new one and two-story homes in Murrells Inlet ranging from 1,700 to more than 2,700 square feet, all with the primary suite on the main floor. Most plans included a desig...

As of February 13, 2025, three homes in Kingswood on the Waterway have already sold with another three already under contract.

Kingswood on the Waterway is a new home community in North Myrtle Beach that is situated directly on the Intracoastal Waterway.

The new home community of Kingswood on the Waterway will have 75 single family homes. There are 15 homesites that are waterfront lots!

Kingswood on the Waterway will have both Intracoastal Waterfront Homesites and Privacy Homesites. Home customization will be available.

Kingswood on the Waterway will be a natural gas community and will have a Pool and Cabana!

Beverly Homes is the builder of Kingswood on the Waterway.

There are 3, 4...

The Cove at Glenns Bay is a new townhome community coming to Surfside Beach.  The Cove at Glenns Bay townhomes will be accessible from Glenns Bay Road just south of Holmestown Road near Highway 17.

In September of 2023, D. R. Horton purchased this approximate 12 acre parcel of land on the ocean side of Highway 17 in Surfside Beach. This new townhome community in Surfside Beach will be developed around a single street named Bayou Loop.

Preliminary plans from D. R. Horton are showing 13 buildings - each with 6 townhomes - and one building with 5 townhomes - resulting in a total of 83 townhomes.

D. R. Horton was initially going to rent the townhomes in The Cove at Glenns Bay, but the comp...

Sandpiper Place is a new home community coming soon to Myrtle Beach.  Sandpiper Place will be conveniently located off of Bay Road near the Highway 31 and Highway 707 interchange.  This new home community is being developed around the old Heron Point Golf Club and adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club.

The Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club is the master planned community that is occupying much of the area in this location.  The Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht Club was established around 2005.  There are close to 500 homes in the Myrtle Beach Golf & Yacht Club.

The Heron Point Golf Club off of Blue Heron Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, first opened in 1988.  Willard Byrd was the archite...

From now until February 28, Dream Finders Homes is offering rates as low as 2.99% (5.746% APR) until February 28 on select quick move-in homes.
Dream Finders Homes has grown to six new home markets in the Carolinas. Communities being developed by Dream Finders Homes in the Myrtle Beach area include:

Promenade at Grande Dunes
The Promenade at Grande Dunes is one of Dream Finders Homes' newest townhome communities. The Promenade at Grande Dunes is nestled in the vibrant coastal city of Myrtle Beach. Immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of modern living and thoughtful design, where the allure of coastal living meets the comfort of stylish townhomes. These townhomes feature a three-story liv...

Ryan Homes is now selling homes in Hope Pointe - new homes in Hope Pointe to be starting in the upper $400’s.

Get on the VIP List for Hope Pointe!

The initial phase in Hope Pointe will be in the central part of the community and will consist of approximately 58 single family homes. One future phase will include additional single-family homes closer to the Intracoastal Waterway. Another future phase will include a set of approximately 146 townhomes closer to the Little River Neck Road portion on the community.

In total, Hope Pointe is expected to have 95 single family homes and 146 townhomes.

The exciting new home development in the North Myrtle Beach area continues. Ashton Woods has a...

Community gardens are becoming increasingly popular in new home communities. Many developers are incorporating them as an amenity to promote sustainability, wellness, and social interaction among residents. These gardens provide homeowners with access to fresh produce, encourage outdoor activity, and foster a sense of community. They also appeal to environmentally conscious buyers and those looking for a stronger connection with their neighbors.
As per the Horry County Zoning Ordinance, last updated December 11, 2024, for Community Gardening:

COMMUNITY GARDENING: A one thousand (1,000) square foot plot for every twenty-five (25) units. If less than twenty-five (25) units are proposed, one...

Pulte is now officially selling single family homes in their new home community of Forestwood in North Myrtle Beach. Several homes are already under contract!

Pulte is offering 15 different new home plans in Forestwood, with prices starting from $312,990, 2-5 bedrooms, 2-5.5 bathrooms, and 2-3 car garages.
Single family homes sizes will range from approximately 1,702 square feet to 3,220 square feet.
Forestwood will have numerous Amenities/Features, including a Planned Pavilion, Walking Paths, Planned Swimming Pool and Playground, Planned Firepit, Walking Trails and Pickleball Courts.
High speed Internet and TV is included in the HOA fees.

The new home community of Forestwood is convenient...

The Willows at Pitch Landing is a new home community coming soon to Conway.

Willows at Pitch Landing will be developed on an approximate 60 acre parcel of land, southwest of downtown Conway, west of Highway 701, and directly off of Pitch Landing Road.

Preliminary plans are for there to be 121 single family lots in the new home community of Willows at Pitch Landing in Conway.

Construction plans have been approved to move forward with 100 lots be platted in accordance with the Land Developments Regulations for one point of external access. After the second point of access is built on the adjacent parcel (labeled “Future” in the accompanying graphic) and paved, then the County would allow...

Middlebrooke is a new master planned community coming to Garden City. This Garden City new home community is conveniently located between Highway 17 and business Highway 17 - close to the beach! Middlebrooke will be developed alongside of Woodlake Village and the Indian Wells Golf Villas, just off of the Garden City Connector.

The master planned community of Middlebrooke will be a multi-phase residential development on an approximate 150 acre parcel that used to be the old Indian Wells Golf Course. The Indian Wells Golf Course in Murrells Inlet was first established in 1984. In 2003, renowned golf course architect Gene Hamm undertook an extensive redesign to enhance its playability and a...