Housekeeping Manager: Cody Thompson Ext. 367 - Responsible for the daily operations of housekeeping and inspections - Ensures the completion of all annual deep cleans Property Services Assistant Manager: Brooklyn Minor Ext. 359 - Review & distribute work orders to service personnel and vendors - Motivate, train, and organize Property Services staff Quality Control Director: Lamar Stephens Ext. 312 - Coordinate new unit inspections and beach ball ratings - Oversight of property issues for guests and handles evictions - Oversight of annual evaluations, 2026 Grand Strand Real Estate Market Update If you've owned property in the Myrtle Beach area for more than a year, you've seen it: the market keeps evolving. In 2026, what we're experiencing is a market driven by it's own fundamentals - population growth, relocation demand and the Grand Strand's enduring lifestyle appeal - even as national headlines tell a different story. 2026 vs. 2025: A Clear Year-Over-Year Breakdown 1. Prices Are Stabalizing Single-family home prices have held relatively steady, with the median along the Grand Strand sitting around $385,000 - $390,000 for single family homes. Condo prices have experienced more variability, with the median falling to approximately $210,000 due to elevated inventory in that segment. Well priced, well maintained homes are still moving. 2. Inventory is up • and Buyers Are Selective Inventory is up over 37% year-over-year, with more than 3600 active listings across the Grand Strand as of early 2026. Months of supply exceeds six in many segments, giving buyers more options. Homes that are outdated or over priced are sitting. Homes that show well and are priced right are still moving - often within weeks. Housekeeping and Property Services Staff: - Service properties; perform cleaning, inspections, make deliveries and perform services as needed Homeowner Accounting: Donna Good Ext. 304 - Maintains homeowner accounting records - Responsible for preparing monthly property owner statements Accounts Payable and Guest Accounting: Deronda Phelan Ext. 311 Stacey Niccum Ext. 365 - Maintains corporate accounts payable - Handles the payment and billing of contract maintenance and repair bills - Handles Guest Acct. adjustments - Posts daily guest deposits, prints and reviews guest confirmations - Reviews and processes overdue deposit list 3. Buyers Are Engaged, Not Absent With interest rates fluctuating in the high 6% range, buyers are more deliberate - but they are still in the game. When rates briefly dipped below 6% earlier in 2026, buyer activity surged immediately, proving pent-up demand is very real. Sellers need the right strategy, pricing and representation to stay competitive. 4. Investment & Rental Properties Are In Focus More owners are evaluating whether to hold, sell or convert their properties to rentals. We're seeing increased interest in income - generating Real Estate, especially with the Grand Strand's strong rental demand and continued migration trends. The Myrtle Beach metro remains one of the fastest growing metro areas in the nation. What This Means for You as a Local Property Owner - If you're thinking about selling: this is not 2021, but it's not a bad time either. With the right preparation and pricing, you can still secure strong equity gains .. Our listings continue to outperform the local average in days on market and final sales price. Golf Director: Brian Noblin Ext. 330 - Reserves golf pkgs. and tee times - Establishes golf package rates - Maintains contact with local golf courses and negotiates greens fees Revenue Manager: Pamela Harrelson Ext. 314 - Rental rate analysis Marketing Manager: Corrine Crickmore Ext. 322 - Develops marketing plan & budget - Analysis for marketing program - Marketing research - Implements marketing campaign and oversees brochure production - Supervises marketing staff President: Rick Elliott - Assesses the need for new systems to help automate the reservations program, e.g. on-line reservations - Assists with the marketing, business development and promotion of the rental program - If you're considering buying again or upsizingldownshifting: Now is your chance to buy without the bidding wars or panic pacing of recent years. This is a calmer, smarter buying environment. - If you're unsure what to do: You're not alone. That's why we offer no-pressure, data driven consultations for property owners who simply want clarity. Why Elliott Coastal Living? For more than 60 years, we've helped local families, investors and second-home owners navigate every type of market. Our team doesn't chase trends - we guide clients through them.We're proud to be one of the most trusted names along the Grand Strand. Whether you're buying, selling or just planning for the future, we're here with the insight, experience and results you deserve. Want to know what your property is worth today or what kind of return you could expect if you sold or rented? Let's talk. - Ron Jackson CEO, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Elliott Coastal Living
