S1 Ep7: A chat with Laura Crowther, Episode 7, Thrivin' at The Beach

The "Thrivin’ at the Beach" podcast episode features Laura Crowther, CEO of the Coastal Carolinas Association of Realtors, discussing the state of the real estate market in Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Crowther highlights the challenges of a 40-year housing deficit, the impact of inflation on home prices and interest rates, and the need for workforce housing. She emphasizes the importance of the RIDE 4 program, which funds local road improvements, and the association's role in professional development, advocacy, and community projects like Nance Plaza revitalization. Crowther also discusses the growth of permanent residents and the need for strategic planning to maintain the area's quality of life.Links  Partnership Grand Strand FoundationWebsite: https://www.partnershipgrandstrand.comLearn more about the organization behind the podcast and its initiatives. Coastal Carolinas Association of RealtorsWebsite: https://www.ccarsc.orgInformation about the association that Laura Crowther, the podcast guest, leads. RIDE Road Improvement ProgramWebsite: https://www.horrycounty.orgLearn more about the RIDE initiative and how it is improving road infrastructure in the Grand Strand area. Where you can watch Thrivin’. YouTube: Watch hereAmazon Music: Listen hereAudioboom: Listen hereSpotify: Listen hereApple Podcasts: Listen here