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According to U.S. News & World Report, Myrtle Beach was ranked the No. 1 place to move to in 2018.
This is a huge jump from last year, where we were placed at No. 74. Interestingly, between 2012 and 2016, there was a 15.62% increase in net migration rate, the highest leap of all those on the list. We outranked runner-up Fort Meyers, Sarasota, Austin, and Orlando.
“Myrtle Beach may be small, but it’s proving popular among people looking for a new place to live,” says U.S. News & World Report. The warm South Carolina climate is proving to be attractive to those who are retiring and want to live in warm to mild weather year-round.
Northern homeowners have begun to see the value in selling their homes to move down south.
Myrtle Beach is an affordable market, with the median home value at $137,428. Clearly, Northern homeowners have begun to see the value in selling their homes to move down south.
If you’re a home seller, I just to make sure that you have the opportunity to take advantage of this awesome ranking, which won’t last forever. People are coming to town en masse to look at Myrtle Beach properties, and we need inventory to try to meet the demand. On my site alone, there are 47,000 buyers in search of a home. This provides the basis for a lot of different scenarios, like a bidding war, which can increase the amount you’ll receive from your sale.
If you have any questions or are looking to sell your Myrtle Beach home, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
