South Carolina resource center
Guides for homeowners in Myrtle Beach and Horry County
Plain-language education on foreclosure, short sales, deficiency questions, and inherited property along the Grand Strand. Start with the pillar that matches your situation, then go deeper with a specific guide.
Start with a pillar
Short sales
The hub for how a South Carolina short sale works, lender approval, and what to expect.
Foreclosure
The hub for understanding the general South Carolina judicial foreclosure process.
All guides
The South Carolina foreclosure process
A stage-by-stage overview of how judicial foreclosure generally unfolds.
Missed a mortgage payment? What to do next
First steps, notices to save, and questions to ask your servicer.
Short sale vs. foreclosure in South Carolina
Key questions that separate the two paths beyond just price.
Short sale vs. foreclosure: credit impact
How each path may affect credit reporting and future loan eligibility.
Foreclosure rescue scams
Warning signs and how to verify who you are really working with.
Inherited a house in South Carolina
Probate, title, and lender questions heirs commonly face.
Selling a house as-is in Horry County
What an as-is sale changes about repairs, price, and timing.
Short sale timeline
How a South Carolina short sale generally moves from listing to closing.
Short sale hardship letter
What a hardship letter and lender package commonly include.
Deficiency judgments in South Carolina
What a deficiency is and why written lender terms matter.
Loan modification vs. short sale
Comparing a keep-the-home path with an exit path.
Deed in lieu of foreclosure in South Carolina
What a deed in lieu is and how it compares to other paths.
The Horry County Master in Equity, explained
How local foreclosure sale dates and case files are handled.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I start if I just missed a payment?
Start with our missed-mortgage-payment guide, then review the foreclosure process and short-sale vs. foreclosure comparison so you understand the general timeline before your next call with the servicer.
Are these guides legal or tax advice?
No. Every guide on this site is general education about South Carolina real estate and lending topics. Confirm your specific facts with an attorney, HUD-approved housing counselor, your loan servicer, or a tax professional.
Do you charge for a conversation about my situation?
Palmetto Property Rescue offers a private, no-cost, no-obligation conversation. Reading these guides first can help you ask sharper questions.
Which guide explains Horry County foreclosure sales specifically?
See the Master in Equity guide, which explains how Horry County foreclosure cases and sale dates move through that court and how to verify a posted sale list.
I inherited a house with a mortgage in default. Where do I look first?
Start with the inherited-house guide, then review the short-sale and foreclosure pillar pages, since an heir's options often depend on probate status, title, and the loan's current standing.
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