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Housing Market Looking Up

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I've been working in Real Estate for years, and was here in Myrtle Beach to witness the boom in 2005, as well as the steady downward spiral which occured in 2007. In our local real estate market, I have seen the prices finally hit bottom this year. Beginning in January and February, some of the national builders steadily stopped dropping their prices in our area, and this Spring most of the big guys have stopped negotiating and have bottomed out their pricing. I have even sold [...]

Postal Way - Carolina Forest

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Horry County Council held a ribbon cutting yesterday inaugurating the long awaited continuation of Postal Way in Carolina Forest. The road, which runs between the BB&T and the Post Office, will connect Carolina Forest Parkway to Gardner Lacy Road somewhere close to Carolina Forest Middle and High Schools. The new road is slated to open by August 1, alleviating the majority of the school traffic on Highway 501 which has increasingly plagued local commuters over the last fiv [...]

Market Common

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The Market Common has opened with a bang! My wife and I were meeting a group of friends for dinner and arrived early just to walk around. We were first amazed with the ease of parking! Easy access to to the parking garage, and it was well pointed out. The complex itself was very nice! The beautifully landscaped street centers, fountains, and interesting building facades kept us walking. Wide walkways made it easy for us to walk at our own pace, without feeling trapped behind slow people or feeli [...]

Sound Check at Hard Rock Theme Park

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Excitement continues to build around the world's first Rock & Roll Theme Park in Myrtle Beach, SC. The highly anticipated Hard Rock Theme Park will begin it's "Sound Check", a three week dress rehearsal, on April 15th. For these three weeks, visitors will be able to sample rides, attractions, and shows that will be part of the Parks' main line up after the Grand Opening! During the Sound Check, the park will be open daily from 4pm to 7pm, and admission will be $40 - including a $10 [...]

Open House - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Open House in The Farm at Carolina Forest

Sunday April 13th from 1-4pm.

**Lowest Priced Rosewood Model in The Farm**

3217 Fieldstone Street

Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

4BR/2.5BA

$324,900

Directions: Take Carolina Farms Blvd. to Scarecrow Way. Make a left onto Scarecrow and then a right onto Fieldstone St. House will be on the left.

This beautiful Rosewood plan has it all. Home features hardwood floors throughout first floor, stainless steel appli [...]

Sun News Article

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I was featured in a very positive front page article in The Sun News regarding our local market. Check it out!

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/story/380725.html

Don't forget to check out my Myrtle Beach Real Estate website for more information.

Can-Am Days

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The Annual Can-Am Days continue this week with events all over the Myrtle Beach area. A few of the festivities you may want to check out this weekend include a Southern Style Cook-Out at Seabrook Plantation, Fireworks at Broadway At The Beach, or the Can-Am Junior Team Golf Matches at Wachesaw Plantation. Tons of things to do for locals and visitors alike carry on through March 16th. For an entire list of events and festivities, visit the following link:

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Spring Break 2008 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Before gearing up for the huge summer season here on The Grand Strand, local retailers, restaurants, and hotels are preparing for Spring Breakers! The Spring Break season begins the last week in March and continues through the week after Easter. During those weeks, families, high schoolers, and college students flock to Myrtle Beach for sun, fun, and memory making.

To find out more information about investing in a vacation home visit my Myrtle Beach Real Estate website.< [...]

The Dreaded Popcorn Ceiling

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Acoustic ceilings, otherwise known as a "popcorn ceiling" or "cottage cheese ceiling", are ugly! They cause a home to look dated, and may even contain asbestos! Even the most up to date remodels are incomplete with these bumpy and unsightly ceilings. They are known to collect dust and to be difficult to maintain, and in the end, will drive the value of your home down. So, how can you get rid of it? Before removing the material from your ceiling, you will first need to find ou [...]

Parking in Myrtle Beach

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For the second year, the City of Myrtle Beach sent out a letter offering parking decals that allow will allow residents to avoid feeding the parking meters during the area’s peak season, March 15 – September 15. City residents who have a car registered with a City address and are current on City property taxes are eligible to receive the decals. For each vehicle a resident owns, they are eligible for a decal. By returning a postage-paid postcard that came with each [...]

Relocating to the Carolinas

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I read an interesting article in the Sun News a couple of days ago. It talks about South Carolina and North Carolina being two of the top relocation spots in the country. The Carolinas are very popular to families and retirees because of the warm climate, low taxes, and job growth coming to the area. With all the exciting things going on in the Myrtle Beach area right now including the Market Common and Hard Rock Theme Park it is a great time to buy property here. If you [...]

Incentive for New Homes in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Schumacher Homes, a home builder new to the Myrtle Beach area, is offering an exciting new program to all of their new home buyers.

When you buy a Schumacher Home they will pay all of the construction draw interest, plus all the principal and interest payments for a combined total of twelve months! The offer is contingent on a 30 year mortgage, with the use of their preferred mortgage lender, Triad Mortgage. They do require 10% down in money or land equity to quali [...]

Sun Fun Festival in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Each year, the City of Myrtle Beach comes alive with the Sun Fun Festival. The Festival spans the entire summer and is highlighted by several events. The Miss Hawaiian Tropic contest opens the summer season, and the residents and tourists alike flock to Ocean Boulevard to get into the action. The concert series brings artists of all kinds to locations all over the City, and the Fishing Rodeo runs from April 1st to October 31st. The annual Beach Boogie & BBQ is top on [...]

Democratic Presidential Debate in Myrtle Beach, SC

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Hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus, CNN, and the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Democratic Presidential Debate will take place tonight at 8pm, at the famous Myrtle Beach landmark, The Palace Theatre. Welcoming the debate participants and attendees is a massive sand sculpture bearing the likeness of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John Edwards, and Jim Clyburn. The national political focus has been on our area this month with the Republican Presidential Debate being [...]

Can-Am Days Festival in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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The 47th Annual Canadian-American Days Festival is quickly approaching! March 6-18, 2008, the Festival is scheduled for the same week as Ontario’s school break, and draws Canadian families to Myrtle Beach to indulge in our sun and sand! Events are scheduled throughout the Festival, including the Can-Am Kickoff Celebration on March 10th, concerts, tours, riverboat rides, beach combing, barbecues, parades, fireworks, and more!

By showcasing all that our fantastic city has to offer and [...]

Hard Rock Theme Park Backstage Tour

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Yesterday my wife and I went to the Backstage Tour over at the site of the Hard Rock Theme Park. It is really pretty cool. It only takes about 10 minutes and by the time you leave you will have a great idea of what the park is all about. They have all kinds of memorabilia from all different kinds of artists ranging from Led Zeppelin to Cher. Each room of the tour is dedicated to an era of rock and roll, and there are several interactive games and demonstrations that you don’t want to miss! [...]

Myrtle Beach Real Estate Looking Up for 2008

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2008 is finally here! Some might say that 2007 flew by quickly while others feel it seemed like a very long year. Either way, I am very excited for the New Year! While last year everything seemed to be negative around the real estate market, things seem to be looking up this Spring! Condo asking prices are at or near the bottom and will level out and may even climb slightly in 2008. Single family homes should see an increase in value. Buyers are definitely just as excited about the New Year. I h [...]

Home for Sale in The Farm at Carolina Forest

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Sit on your back porch and watch the sun set over the large lake. This Savannah floorplan offers three bedrooms, two baths, and sits on a large 1/4 acre lot. Bonus room has walk in closet & extra storage room, so could be used as a 4th bedroom. This home features a sunroom, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, and lots of cabinet space in the kitchen. The Farm at Carolina Forest includes 2 pools, club house with fitness room, large childrens play area, basketball court, & wide sidewalks! Prime l [...]

Home Sales Projections for 2008

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According to the most recent projections by the National Association of Realtors© existing home sales are expected to improve in 2008. These projections are based on the consistent increase in pending home sales over the last two months. Pending home sales have increased in the West and Northeast. The Northeast showing positive signs is very significant because it was the first region to slump and it is a major feeder market for us here the Myrtle Beach, South Carolin [...]

Home for Rent in Myrtle Beach

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The Farm @ Carolina Forest

3 Bedroom / 2 Bathrooms

$1100/month

Beautiful ranch home featuring a spacious living room & large owner's suite, both with vaulted ceilings. The kitchen includes a cozy breakfast area, nice sized pantry & lots of windows! This home has easy access to Grissom Parkway & Highway 31, and it's within walking distance to the new Ocean Bay Elementary & Middle Schools. Great onsite amenities including 2 pools, fitness center, basketba [...]