If you live anywhere around Myrtle Beach right now, it probably feels like there’s a bulldozer on every other corner.

New neighborhoods. More apartments. New stores. More traffic lights.

So... where the hell are all these people coming from? 😂

In this episode of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, I dig into what’s really driving the Grand Strand’s growth, where all those new homes are going, and why the story is a lot more complicated than “they’re building too much.”

We’re talking about:

• How fast Horry County is actually growing
• Why builders keep building
• Why growth is pushing inland toward Longs, Conway and Highway 90
• Roads, hospitals and infrastructure trying to keep up
• What “approved” developments really mean
• The woods, farmland and open space disappearing along the way
• And why people around here were complaining about growth... all the way back in 1999 😂

Because everybody wants to be the last person who moved to Myrtle Beach.

Unfortunately...

somebody else just found it on Zillow.

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Thinking about moving to Myrtle Beach or anywhere along the Grand Strand?

📱 Call or text 833-ASK-BIGG
833-275-2444

Bigg Lloyd Dotson | LPT Realty

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.Coming to Myrtle Beach because you’re thinking about moving here?

Don’t spend your whole trip looking at houses.

In Episode 36, Bigg Lloyd Dotson explains why finding the house is actually the easy part. The bigger decision is figuring out WHERE along the Grand Strand you want to live.

North Myrtle Beach. Carolina Forest. Conway. Market Common. Surfside. Garden City. Murrells Inlet. They can all give you a completely different version of life here.

We’ll talk about how to actually scout the Grand Strand, why “10 minutes from the beach” doesn’t tell the whole story, what your money buys in different areas, and the everyday stuff you should test before choosing a neighborhood.

Because you’re not trying to figure out where you want to vacation.

You’re trying to figure out where you want to LIVE.

Come here looking for your life.

Once we find THAT... I’ll find you the house.

Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach with Bigg Lloyd Dotson

LPT Realty

Call or text: 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444)

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.The Myrtle Beach you remember might not exist anymore.

The Pavilion. The Magic Attic. Cruising Ocean Boulevard. The old motels, attractions and wonderfully weird places that helped make Myrtle Beach... Myrtle Beach.

In Episode 35, Bigg Lloyd Dotson looks back at the Myrtle Beach that disappeared, from the Pavilion and Hurricane Hugo to the closing of Myrtle Beach Air Force Base and the transformation that eventually became Market Common.

But this episode isn't just about what we've lost.

It asks a bigger question: Was Myrtle Beach really better back then... or do we remember it that way because WE were younger?

Because every generation has THEIR Myrtle Beach. And eventually, every generation watches some of it disappear.

Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach with Bigg Lloyd Dotson

LPT Realty

Call or text: 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444)

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

Everybody thinks summer is THE season in Myrtle Beach.

Those of us who live here know better.

Once Labor Day passes, something changes along the Grand Strand. The summer crowds start thinning out, restaurant waits get shorter, the golf bags start showing up... and the ocean is still plenty warm.

Around here, we call it locals' beach season.

In Episode 34 of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, we're talking about what Myrtle Beach is really like after the peak summer crowds start heading home. September beach days, warm ocean water, fall weather, shaggers, festivals, hurricane season, October afternoons and why this might secretly be one of the best times of the entire year to live here.

Because when you vacation in Myrtle Beach, the beach is the event.

When you live here, sometimes... it's just Thursday.

Thinking about retiring or relocating to the Myrtle Beach area?

Call or text me anytime at 833-ASK-BIGG. That's 833-275-2444.

Bigg Lloyd Dotson | LPT Realty

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

Brand-new home or resale?

It sounds like a simple decision... until you actually start comparing the deals.

In Episode 33 of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, I'm breaking down what buyers should really look at when comparing new construction and resale homes along the Grand Strand in 2026.

We're talking builder incentives, mortgage-rate promotions, closing costs, upgrades, quick move-in homes, inspections, model-home expectations, location, and all those things a resale seller may have already spent thousands adding to the house.

Because a $425,000 new home and a $410,000 resale aren't necessarily $15,000 apart.

The price on the listing is only the beginning.

So which would I buy?

Show me the two houses. Show me the financing. Show me what's included. Show me the location.

Then I'll tell you which one is the better deal.

Thinking about buying or relocating to the Myrtle Beach area?

Call or text me anytime at 833-ASK-BIGG. That's 833-275-2444.

Bigg Lloyd Dotson | LPT Realty

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

Everybody talks about the beach, weather, golf and taxes when they talk about retiring to Myrtle Beach.

But those aren't always the decisions that determine whether you'll actually love living here.

In Episode 32 of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, we're talking about the things retirees should think about before choosing a home: 55+ communities, true monthly housing costs, insurance, taxes, healthcare, maintenance, and whether the house you love today will still fit your life 10 or 15 years from now.

Because retirement isn't just about finding a house near the beach.

It's about figuring out what you want an ordinary Tuesday to look like.

Thinking about retiring or relocating to the Myrtle Beach area?

Call or text me anytime at 833-ASK-BIGG. That's 833-275-2444.

Bigg Lloyd Dotson | LPT Realty

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

Garden City Beach isn't actually a city. And depending on where you're standing, you might not even be in the same county.

In Episode 31 of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, we're taking a drive through one of the Grand Strand's quirkiest beach communities.

We'll talk about what different budgets can actually buy, the difference between ocean and marsh-side living, flood and insurance considerations, the Garden City Pier, and why two homes just a few streets apart can be completely different purchases.

If Garden City Beach is on your relocation list, there are a few things you'll definitely want to understand before you start house shopping.

Thinking about making a move?

Call or text me anytime at 833-ASK-BIGG. That's 833-275-2444.

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

If you're planning a move to the Myrtle Beach area and your budget is around $400,000, where should you buy?

In this episode of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, I'm taking you on a tour of five different communities to show you how the same budget can buy five completely different lifestyles.

We'll compare Conway, Carolina Forest, Surfside Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Murrells Inlet so you can start thinking beyond square footage and focus on finding the community that truly fits your life.

Thinking about relocating?

Call or text me anytime at 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444).

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

Surfside Beach has been called "The Family Beach" for decades, but what does that really mean if you're thinking about moving here?

In this episode, I'm taking you on a drive through Surfside Beach to show you what makes it different from Myrtle Beach, what your budget can realistically buy, the tradeoffs you should know before purchasing, and why so many buyers quietly change their minds after seeing this community.

If you're relocating to the Grand Strand, this episode will help you decide whether Surfside Beach is the right fit for your lifestyle.

📞 Thinking about making the move?
Call or text me at 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444).

Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.

What if one of the most remarkable communities on the South Carolina coast became special by building less instead of more?

In this episode of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, we explore Prince George, a private community near Pawleys Island that's unlike anywhere else along the Grand Strand. Instead of maximizing development, Prince George chose to preserve the land, creating a community where privacy, nature, boating, and quiet coastal living take center stage.

We'll explore both the Ocean and River sides of Prince George, what makes this community so unique, what luxury living really looks like here, and why it continues to be one of the most sought-after addresses on the South Carolina coast.

• Why Prince George feels different from the moment you enter the gates
• The story behind its conservation-first design
• Ocean vs. River living inside the community
• What luxury living really looks like here
• The lifestyle tradeoffs every buyer should understand
• Bigg's Insider Tip before touring Prince George
• Who this community is really for... and who it isn't

Thinking about relocating to Myrtle Beach or the Grand Strand?

Call or text me anytime at 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444).