Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.
Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach is an insider’s look at what it’s actually like to live along the Grand Strand.
Hosted by Bigg Lloyd Dotson, who lives and works here daily helping people buy, sell, and relocate, the show shares real-world insight you won’t find on Google — how different areas truly feel, how seasons and major events change everyday life, and the small decisions that shape long-term happiness after the move.
No hype. No pressure. Just clear, local perspective.
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Tilghman Estates: The North Myrtle Beach Neighborhood Where Land May Be Worth More Than the House
There's a neighborhood in North Myrtle Beach that's actually OLDER than the city itself.
And in 2024, a vacant piece of land there sold for almost SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS.
Not an oceanfront mansion. Not a luxury condo tower. Just land.
Welcome to Tilghman Estates, one of North Myrtle Beach's most established residential neighborhoods, where history, location, and land values tell a fascinating real estate story.
In Episode 41 of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, we're digging into what makes Tilghman Estates different from the newer developments popping up across the Grand Strand.
We'll cover:
How Tilghman Estates began in 1948, twenty years before North Myrtle Beach became a city.
The neighborhood's connection to the Surf Golf & Beach Club.
The nearly $7 million land sale and proposed 17-lot residential development.
What homes have actually sold for in 2026.
Why no HOA doesn't necessarily mean no restrictions.
What buyers should know about older homes, renovations, flood zones, insurance, and property rights.
And here's something worth remembering: In an established coastal neighborhood, sometimes the most valuable thing you're buying isn't the house. It's the land underneath it.
🏡 Thinking about buying a home in Tilghman Estates, North Myrtle Beach, or anywhere along the Grand Strand?
Whether you're ready to move now or still planning for the future, call or text me. I'll help you figure out where to start.
📱 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444)
Bigg Lloyd Dotson | LPT Realty
Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.
13 Oct 2026
Tidewater Plantation: What Nobody Tells You Before Buying Here
Thinking about buying a home in Tidewater Plantation in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina? There's a LOT more to this gated community than its famous golf course!
In Episode 40 of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach, I'm taking you inside Tidewater Plantation, where condos have sold for around $200,000, custom homes have topped $1 million, and two properties behind the same gates can offer completely different lifestyles and ownership costs.
We'll explore Tidewater's surprising history, including Hurricane Hugo's impact on its opening, along with golf and marsh views, neighborhood amenities, the owners' beach cabana near Cherry Grove, and what makes this community stand out.
But we're also getting into what buyers REALLY need to know: HOA fees, golf memberships, golf-cart restrictions, rental rules, flood considerations, and why choosing the right section of Tidewater matters just as much as choosing the right house.
Because buying in Tidewater isn't just about finding a home you love. It's about understanding exactly what you're buying.
🏡 Thinking about relocating to North Myrtle Beach or anywhere along the Grand Strand? Whether you're ready now or still planning, I'd love to help you figure out where to start.
📱 Call or text: 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444)
Bigg Lloyd Dotson | LPT Realty
Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.
6 Oct 2026
The Myrtle Beach Address Trap
Think you live in Myrtle Beach just because your address says Myrtle Beach?
Not necessarily. 😂
Around the Grand Strand, your mailing address, the community you live in, and the government that actually has jurisdiction over your property can be three different things.
In this episode, I break down one of the most confusing things for people relocating here, including Carolina Forest, Garden City, Arcadian Shores, city limits, unincorporated Horry County, taxes, trash service, short-term rental rules, golf carts and more.
Because when you're buying property here, don't just read the address.
Figure out the rules attached to the dirt.
Thinking about moving to the Myrtle Beach area? Whether you're ready now or still a couple years away, call or text me at 833-ASK-BIGG (833-275-2444).
Bigg Lloyd Dotson | LPT Realty
Host of Living Bigg in Myrtle Beach
Live Bigg. Move Smart. Coast Easy.
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