Myrtle Beach Condo Sales through August 2008     LIST PRICE: SOLD PRICE: DOM: HIGH LOW AVERAGE MEDIAN TOTAL PRICE LISTING COUNT $1,500,000 $47,900 $226,676 $169,900 $440,432,777 1943 $1,250,000 $45,000 $212,298 $160,000 $412,495,203 1321 0 225 162      The lowest priced unit sold so far is an efficiency unit at Myrtle Beach Golf and Yacht which is located in a golf course community that has 24 hour security.     Nice looking building!                                                                                                                Nice Kitchen for an efficiency unit! Still room for the bed!!! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Highest priced unit was an Oceanfront 4 bedroom 3 bath unit with 2000 square feet... 09/13/2008

Finally some things favor the consumer.  A Perfect Storm if you may.  Buyers the market is yours - It has been a long time since the market has favored the Buyer so much.  There is tremendous value in the Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market, after steep appreciation in 2005 and 2006 you can now jump in and Buy property at pricing of 4 and 5 years ago. Some facts about the Bailout that will positively affect you as the Buyer of Myrtle Beach Real Estate... The government bailout is aimed at making mortgages easier to obtain and afford. By shoring up the mortgage financing giants, they can continue buying mortgages from lenders and injecting much-needed cash into the system. Sunday's federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will likely translate into lower mortgage rates and greater avai... 09/13/2008

Here is the market report for Sawgrass East in Carolina Forest of Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of 9/9/08.  As always with the Myrtle Beach real estate market, this information is constantly changing.  For more detailed and updated information, call David and Kristin Small with Eagle Realty in Myrtle Beach.  Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market Report- Sawgrass East- 9/9/08 Current Homes On Market 20 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $124,500-$179,900 Average Price Of Homes On Market $153,680 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $3,073,600 Heated SqFt Range Of Available Homes 1000-1700 Current Homes Pending 2 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending $128,950-$143,500 Average Asking Price Of Pending Homes $136,225 Number Of Homes Sold/Closed Since 01/01/08 6 Price Range Of Homes ... 09/09/2008

  We currently have 21,288 properties available for sale in the Myrtle Beach Market; 6,689 single family homes, 7,570 condos, 5,998 lots and 163 multi family units.    During the month of August 275 homes have been sold.  That represents 4.11% of available inventory.  At that rate we'll sell out of current inventory in a little over two years.   During the month of August we've had 55 land transactions.  That represents less than 1% of the inventory.  At that rate we'll sell out of the current inventory in a little over 9 years.   During the month of August we've had 197 condos sold.  That represents 2.60% of our total inventory.  At that rate, we'll sell out of the current inventory by the Christmas season of 2011 (3 years, 2.5 months).   During the month of August we've only had one ... 09/08/2008

Long Bay Golf Course Home ~ Priced to Sell~ Must See this one!!!!!!!! 09/08/2008

  For the person who is used to the finer things in life, Margate Tower is the place to call home when in the Myrtle Beach Area.    Margate Tower is the crown jewel of Kingston Plantation, a 145-acre, 450 million dollar master planned oceanfront resort community located within the Arcadian Area of Myrtle Beach, with easy access to highways 31, 22 and 17, 24/7 security, meticulously manicured grounds, a state of the art gym, restaurants, tennis courts, and an endless array of water features: lakes, indoor/outdoor pools and lazy rivers.   This 29 story oceanfront luxury high-rise contains 251 condos varying in size from 1,806 to 2,787 heated square feet.  With nine foot ceilings, open floor plans and generous decks overlooking the blue Atlantic, Margate Tower confers every luxury deemed n... 09/08/2008

What?  A HUGE price reduction AND a $ 5,000 Bonus to the selling agent for any accepted offer?   A 10% commission?  A vehicle thrown into the deal?   A small boat?  Membership to the golf course?  ...And yet none of this is working?   I have a novel idea for getting that property SOLD:   PRICE IT RIGHT WHEN YOU FIRST PUT IT ON THE MARKET!   Your neighbor may have sold his home for significantly more money a couple of years ago.  You may have bought yours for significantly more.  You may have to bring cash to closing in order to sell the home.  I understand that you NEED more money.  All of this is perfectly clear to me.   Here is what you need to understand Mr. Seller:  I am not a witch, an alchemist, or a magician.  I am only a Realtor.  I don't make the market.  I am a darn good Real... 09/08/2008

  I was on the beach yesterday.  I had just gotten out of the water after fighting the waves for over half an hour.  Up above there were dark clouds everywhere, yet the sun's rays were brightening up a strip of the sky on the right side, giving it an ethereal luminosity.  I was very still for a few minutes.  My boyfriend asked me what I was doing.  I was "freeze framing" that beautiful scenery into my brain.    Instead of memorizing the beautiful image, I usually take pictures and document what I see.  That's why I carry a tiny, digital camera with me most of the time.    My boyfriend gave me a beautiful 35mm digital camera for my birthday last year.  For some reason, I've been reluctant to use it.  There is a beautiful flower bush by my window.  There are dozens of butterflies feeding ... 09/08/2008

This summer my son had reached the wise old age of 5 and had decided he wanted to be like mommy and learn how to golf.  How could I say no? I myself have been having so much fun the last few weeks and truly wish I had learned years ago.  So after one of my lessons with Natalie at The Classic Swing Golf School at Legends Golf Resort here in Myrtle Beach I grabbed a flyer explaining their 19th Annual Junior Golf Program.Over the summer they have 10 week long classes for ages 5-17.  You can take as few or as many classes as you want.  My son ended up taking three weeks worth of classes, spread out over the 3 months and all I can say is he has never had so much fun before!  He met new friends and as hot as the summers get in Myrtle Beach the kids were always so excited to get out there and ... 09/08/2008

Myrtle Beach Condo Report August 2008   LIST PRICE: SOLD PRICE: DOM: HIGH LOW AVERAGE MEDIAN TOTAL PRICE LISTING COUNT $999,900 $49,900 $207,427 $162,990 $39,411,289 190 $800,000 $45,000 $193,094 $155,000 $36,687,884 1086 13 211 146     This is what SOLD for $45,000 2 Br 2 Bath with 1100 heated square feet                                                                                      This is what $800,000 Gets you!  4 Bedroom 3 Bath unit with 2550 heated square feet Oceanfront unit with $55,000 yearly rental income in the popular Arcadian Shores section of Myrtle  Beach.                Do Not miss out on your opportunity!     Post your comments! I want to hear your opinions!     http://www.myrtlebeachhomeandloan.com http://www.soldthebeach.com Taking your listings from Gold to Sol... 09/07/2008

While researching Fashion Week for an upcoming blog I am currently working on, I bumped into a very exciting web tool I want to share with you.  It's called COOLIRIS and here is what it does: "Ready to explore our content in a whole new way? Cooliris offers a first-of-its-kind media-browsing experience that's visually inspiring and a breeze to use. And we're the first image provider to integrate it into our site. Just install the tool, enter a keyword in our search box and click the play button on any thumbnail - then scroll through the results in full-screen 3D." "3D Wall" Transform your browser into a full-screen, 3D experience for online photos and videos. Effortlessly drag and drop multiple images and videos from the 3D Wall to friends. Window shop and compare products from Amazon i... 09/07/2008

  As a consumer, I don't care how many homes you've sold, how many accreditations you possess, or how many millions you make.  All I care about is:  What can YOU do for ME?   Agents boasting about their accomplishments... who cares?  As a home buyer or seller, I don't want to listen to you boast about yourself!  I want you to listen to ME!  I want you to REALLY listen to me!    I want you to understand the person that I am.  I want you to understand my nuances, my subtleties, my priorities, my reasons, my likes, my dislikes.  If you understand me, if you really "get" me, then you'll be a darn good Realtor; you'll be MY Realtor!   Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection                        Join the Optimist Group!                                       09/06/2008

Brighton at Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach Arcadian section 2 Bedroom units start @ $424,900 and go up to $540,000 for an Ocean View unit that consists of 1250 heated square feet of space and a huge balcony 2 Bedroom OceanFront units start @ $595,000 and go up to $899,000 for 1450 heated square feet. 3 bedroom units start @ $535,000 for a 1950 heated square foot Ocean View unit 3 bedroom Direct Oceanfront unit with 2150 heated suare feet start @ $594,900 _______________________________________________________________________________________ Located in the Arcadian section, just right off Highway 17 and tucked away on the beach. These units are ideal for the business class as well as vacationers alike. Only steps to the Apache pier   Now where are you gonna find a better pool? View ... 09/05/2008

Bluewater Resort Condos for sale in Myrtle Beach Currently there are 24 available units @ Bluewater Resort   Front of Bluewater Side View of Bluewater Resort Beach View for Bluewater Resort Bluewater Resort internet cafe area Bluewater Resort Dining Bluewater Resort Pool - One of the few What's not to love here! Motorcycles allowed! 1 bedroom units start @ $55,000 for a foreclosure unit and go up to $179,900 for an Oceanview unit 1 bedroom Direct Oceanfront units are $158,000 & $179,900 and only 2 for sale Square footage goes from 400 to 700 heated square feet Only one 2 Bedroom unit available @ $259,900 Heated square feet is 850 09/05/2008

 This program is a great one to see! We lose someone to Cancer every minute of every day. Please stand up and join the fight. If we take a little out of each paycheck, together we will win!   http://su2c.standup2cancer.org/    I know how it is to deal with cancer! My life partner has been fighting cancer for the last 3 years with no insurance! Non -Hodgkins Lymphoma We have tried to raise money. Now I stand up in the fight for everyone! I lost my Father in Law to Lung Cancer in 2000 My Brother has been fighting Non - Hodgkins Lymphoma for about 10 years now.   Please help us as a Nation to save lives.           09/05/2008

With hurricane Hanna almost here, everything has shut down.  Schools and banks were closed today.  On my way home from work I stopped by Food Lyon, only to find it all boarded up.  Wal-Mart is also closed.  All of the stores are all closed and/or boarded up.  Great!    I called Jay's Asian Fusion, my favorite Japanese/Thai/Chinese Restaurant and they are still open.  That's the spirit!  We'll have sushi tonight.  Sushi goes well with a movie, and guess what?  Blockbuster is still open tonight.  The friendly Blockbuster attendant said they'll stay open unless there is Mandatory Evacuation.    Great!  It's sushi and a movie night, but first let me sneak in a little jog.  Hanna's not here YET!   Mirela, NOT scared of Hanna in Myrtle Beach! 09/05/2008

One of the questions that arises on a regular basis has to do with earnest money.  First, what is earnest money? Wikipedia gives a wonderful definition of the term here.  Basically, it is the deposit made towards the purchase of real estate and is part of your down payment.  In South Carolina, this money is held in a trust account of a real estate company.  It cannot be used by the real estate company for any other purpose.  So, here is the big question that normally comes up in regards to earnest money..."How much should I give for earnest money?"  Whenever I am writing an offer with someone, this question arises.  People are looking for some sort of formula to calculate out how much is needed.  Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to determine how much for your offer.  Some use th... 09/05/2008

The TPC Myrtle Beach is no doubt a tour caliber golf course. Being a public course, golfers from around the world can walk the same links that many golf legends have in the past.  Enjoy an amazing morning round of golf in Myrtle Beach on fairways and greens that are groomed to perfection as you take in the beautiful pines and wetlands that surround you. Awarded 5 stars by Golf Digest, this Myrtle Beach golf course is the only course in the area to earn this top honor. "America's Top 10 New Upscale Public Courses" - Golf Digest, 1999 "Top Courses You Can Play" - Golf Magazine, 2000 "Top 100 Golf Shos in America" - Golf World Business, 2001, 2002 "Top 10 Courses in South Carolina" - GolfWeek, 2002 TPC of Myrtle Beach Yardage Book Course Rating: 74 Slope Rating: 145   NEED A TEE TIME... OR... 09/05/2008

Now that school is back in session and the summer vacation crowd is gone, it's time to kick back and relax in Myrtle Beach. Condo-World has the best deals on your Fall and Winter Myrtle Beach vacation rentals. The beaches are cooling off and it's the perfect time to enjoy a Myrtle Beach vacation.   Myrtle Beach is known for being the golf capital and you can practice your game while staying with us on one of the many Myrtle Beach golf packages  that we offer. Contact our Golf Department at 800-422-1587 to find out about our special winter rates. 09/05/2008

  Play well and you are duly rewarded.   Fail to apply yourself and you are duly penalized.   The real life game works remarkably like the board game... Here are two real life examples of "Countryside Acres" and "Millionaire Estate", the cheapest and the most expensive homes sold in the Myrtle Beach Area during August. The least expensive home was originally on the market for $ 14,900 and sold in August for $ 10,000.  It was a 1BR/1BA mobile home under 1,000 sq. ft. on leased land.  The most expensive home sold during August was originally on the market for $ 4,375,000 and sold for $ 3,900,000.  It was a 6BR/6.5BA on .62 acre.  Located Oceanfront on The Peninsula at Inlet Point, with the creek in the backyard, complete with a boat dock.  Not too shabby...  That owner played the game of ... 09/04/2008