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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
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By Myrtle Beach South Carolina Marketing
(Myrtle-Beach.com)
It happens everytime I meet as a consultant with a group of Myrtle Beach Hotels,  who want to advertise on our various sites.  They cosistently ask the same question.  How do we stop these social networking sites, where customers are able to rate our properties?  Can you help us with that? This always leads me to my disertation on the new media versus the old media.   I would like comments from readers on this page, Do you agree that traditional media is coming to an end? OLD MASS MEDIA The mass media period truly began with the introduction of the radio in the early 1930's and first started to diminish in 2004 with the advent of Social Networking and newer phone technologies.  The mass media formula was about messaging and was a simple formula to follow.  It involved FREQUENCY AND REAC...
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
  Here is what $ 400,000 garners you in the Hamptons vs. Myrtle Beach:  Here is the million dollar market: The first set of pictures is of the front and back of a home available for sale for $ 2.2 MIL in the Hamptons.     The second set of pictures is of a home sold in July in Myrtle Beach for $ 1,250,000.   Show us your market!  What does $ 400K garner you in your market?  How about the million dollar mark?  Please share your market with us!  I would love to know!  We all would! Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection Join The Optimist Group!
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By Myrtle Beach South Carolina Marketing
(Myrtle-Beach.com)
Myrtle Beach Rentals,  in today's highly developed market for Myrtle Beach Hotels,  can be the difference in carrying the entire note on a $1 million dollar Oceanfront investment,  or having up to half of that investment covered with tourist revenue. As a rental investor,  who has purchased a rental property,  it would appear that the burden of providing this income would rest squarely on the property management firm.  However,  because the property manager has not invested in your Myrtle Beach Condo rental,  his company's income needs can often be in direct conflict with your own needs to subsidize your mortgage through rentals. When you feel your condo is under performing and you are not getting income that is on par with the overall market at several competiting hotel concepts, or un...
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
"Cheap Psychological Tricks for Parents: 62 Sure-Fire Secrets and Solutions for Successful Parenting" by Perry W. Buffington, is one of those rare books every parent should have right there on the main counter, to refer to on a daily basis.  The advice is savvy and easy to follow.   Here are some examples: If you want to help your child have a positive attitude, you must accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.  So instead of saying "take this glass and do not spill it," say: "take this glass of milk and hold it with both hands." Say "close the door gently, please" instead of saying "do not slam the door."  When saying the negative, a child will think about that action, and so then those outcomes are inevitable. Say the positive and your child will think about that action in...
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
    •1.     What are the monthly HOA dues?  In the Myrtle Beach area, monthly HOA/POA fees (Homeowners Association Fees) for Oceanfront Condos vary greatly:  from the low $ 100's per month to thousands of dollars per month.   •2.     Do the monthly HOA fees cover the building insurance? Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.  This can add thousands of dollars to your yearly bill.   •3.     What is the best property management firm to use for this particular condo?  "On site" property management firms can charge up to 50% of your yearly gross rent, which can really eat into your profits.  Off site management firms charge significantly less - 15%-30%.  Doing your homework in this particular area will make a huge difference to your bottom line.   •4.     Ask your Realtor how many oceanfr...
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
"Where's Waldo?" was my son's favorite book when he was a kid.  He used to spend hours on end trying to find Waldo.   If you are the parent of a child between the ages of 3 to 11, you probably know Waldo.  If you don't, you should!     I have just returned from a 9 day vacation.  I've had the pleasure of visiting many amazing places.  I will be posting blogs all throughout next week about the extraordinary locations visited.     In the tradition of "Where's Waldo?" can you guess where I've been?  The answers will keep coming over the next 10 days, starting with Monday.     ...So:  WHERE'S MIRELA?    (Or better yet, where has Mirela been?)  Please give it your best shot!    Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection                        Join The Optimist Group!
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By Myrtle Beach South Carolina Marketing
(Myrtle-Beach.com)
Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Hotels are often the only consideration many home buyers are aware of when it comes to making a rental property purchase.  These concrete and steel structures dominate the landscape and are often a draw when making Summer vacation plans for many future purchasers.  The problem with focusing only on an Oceanfront condo purchase is that Myrtle Beach, S.C. has three distinct travel seasons that cater to tourists with different needs and desires. Another issue that relates to purchasing Oceanfront is the cost.  Prices for two bedroom, two bath Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Condos generally start at around $395,000.00 even in today's soft market.  Traffic for tourism in these condos often plummets after the Labor Day summer season ends and often does not pick up again until...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
Over the weekend we made a journey over to The Market Common in Myrtle Beach to check out all of the surroundings and also watch a movie.  My wife and I had seen the previews for Hancock and had also heard a lot of good reviews from friends, so we decided to check it out.  Normally we head north to catch a movie, but since we live in The Farm at Carolina Forest which is so centrally located, it was no big deal to head south. As we arrived at the theater, my wife grabbed the tickets as I parked in the parking lot which was conveniently located to the side of the building.  We walked inside together and I was taken back by the beautiful & spacious lobby.  Since we were planning to have dinner afterwards, we skipped the popcorn & snacks and headed on our way to theater #6.  When we walked...
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
Arcadia Ridge community in Myrtle Beach   Many homes in this community overlook the Arcadian Shores golf course.     To get an idea of what some homes in this community look like you can view some that are currently available below.   Property 1 of 2 MLS Number: 734479 Listing Price: $469,900 Town: Myrtle Beach SC 29572 Section / Subdivision: Arcadia Ridge Br / Ba: 4 / 3 For detailed information Click Here Property 2 of 2 MLS Number: 807904 Listing Price: $499,999 Town: Myrtle Beach SC 29572 Section / Subdivision: Arcadia Ridge Br / Ba: 5 / 3 (1 Half Baths) For detailed information Click Here Information believed accurate but subject to verification         Click Here to Sign Up For Free Property Alerts 800-713-9258 or info@southern-coast.com For all of your Myrtle Beach real estate nee...
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By Myrtle Beach South Carolina Marketing
(Myrtle-Beach.com)
  Myrtle Beach Hotels,  up and down the Grand Strand, are now largely oceanfront property management firms.  These properties can provide offsetting rental income and offer a good long term investment for wise purchasers in this soft market.  With ammenities that can include lazy rivers, indoor pools, Oceanfront decks,  it is often hard not to make an emotional purchase when considering an investment. While these ammenities do make for a beautiful environment,  hidden factors about the nature of the rental can often make a huge difference for savvy investors. Listed below are five important factors to consider when making a rental investment at any of the many Myrtle Beach Hotels that run from North Myrtle Beach to Pawleys Island, S.C. These factors are listed in the order of importance...
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
Don't restrict your group to courses based on the location of your Myrtle Beach golf condo rental.   The MB Golf guys will help find you a condo near the courses you want to play.Just tell them the courses you'd like to play, or what type of course you prefer and they will help you decide where to stay! The folks at Myrtle Beach Golf believe that to truly enjoy your next Myrtle Beach golf package, you shouldn't have to miss out on playing the Myrtle Beach golf course you really want to play due to the location of your accommodations. From an oceanfront North Myrtle Beach condo to a Myrtle Beach golf course condo, from a Myrtle Beach hotel to a Condo in Garden City, Myrtle Beach Golf has properties located throughout the Myrtle Beach Area to suit the needs of you and your group.You decid...
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
Considering visiting the Myrtle Beach area this fall or winter for a golf getaway? Check out Condo-World. These guys have been in business for more than 20 years so they know all of the best places to stay, and can set up your Myrtle Beach golf packages or Myrtle Beach vacation rentals to suit your needs. Here are some of their current specials: They also offer Myrtle Beach condo sales as well.Contact their sales department at 800-434-7080 You can contact their Myrtle Beach vacation rentals department here. Condo-World Resort Properties300 17th Ave S.North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 email: condos@condo-world.com toll free: 800-753-4537
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By Myrtle Beach South Carolina Marketing
(Myrtle-Beach.com)
Myrtle Beach Hotels, over the past 25 years, have slowly made the migration almost entirely towards the property management concept.   Very few independent, non chain hotels are individually owned as of this writing in August of 2008. Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Hotels were among the first to become property managed beginning in the last twenty years of the past century.  The property management concept,  where oceanfront hotels are built selling out each individual condo unit and then managing the concept for the home owners was pioneered in Myrtle Beach by S.M. Johnston.  The concept performed well and oceanfront landowners found this a way to raise needed capital to build larger hotels with plush ammenities.  From the 1990's forward, Drake Development scored well with high end property m...
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By Christopher Webster, Columbia South Carolina Real Estate For Sale
(EXP Realty, LLC)
Joining Island Palms Realty~ It's A Good Thing here in Little River I thought I would never say this! I feel like I am on top of the world now that I opened Island Palms Realty sales and rentals  I must say that making the move to switch to open Island Palms Realty in Little River South Carolina is the best move in all my career. KUDOS to ME! Can't help but love it. So If someone says you need a national brand, They are RIGHT!!!. We are a brand. Branded for exceptional service and savings to our clients. Our numbers show how we strive at being the best!   We advertise with all avenues in mind. Our clients are priority 1! We love our clients. In order to get as far as we have, you must love the client. I feel very special knowing that Island Palms Realty is an exceptional office!What a g...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
The Market Common is one of the hottest and newest things in Myrtle Beach. It is located on Myrtle Beach's former air force base. Nestled on 114 acres, The Market Common features some of the finest retail shops & Restaurants along the Grand Strand. Some of these wonderful stores include Barnes & Noble, Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Tommy Bahama and many more. Also, there are wonderful dining establishments like P.F. Chang's & Gordon Biersch Brewery. In addition to all the wonderful restaurants & shops, there are other great things to do including several bike & walking trails, a movie theater and much more. If you are planning a visit I would highly suggest downloading the Store Directory Map ahead of time. If shopping and dining is not all you are looking for, The Market Common also ...
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By Linda M. Cataldo, Beach Destinations Realty Myrtle Beach
(Dock Street Realty)
Custom Built Southern Style Home 1525 Biltmore Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 Unique Plantation home designed for comfort and low maintenance, constructed of 12" insulated concrete forms for unequaled quietness and low maintenance. Tall columns that support the wrap around second story balcony line the lower brick covered deck area. Landscaped islands offer a pleasant setting for dining outside or just relaxing. Eight foot French patio doors open into the first floor living area with Italian ceramic Pietra verche tiles throughout. The centerpiece of the living room is the stone mantled gas fireplace. Custom cabinets with detailed moldings, travertine marble counter tops, granite top center island and stainless steel appliances are featured in the open kitchen. The second level has oak h...
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By Linda M. Cataldo, Beach Destinations Realty Myrtle Beach
(Dock Street Realty)
The Market Common Pedestrian Friendly Village is continuing to grow into the community that it is destined to be.  Many of the townhomes are sold to full time residents and second home dwellers.  Last night the tradition of weekly entertainment followed by fireworks continued.  The weather was just awesome - temperatures in the 70's and very little humidity.  The Jimmy Buffet Tribute band was awesome and the crowd throughly enjoyed it. Following this entertainment was one of the most spectacular fireworks displays ever.  The sky lit up at the grand finale so much that I thought it was morning.  Many, many people stayed to witness this spectacular.  What struck me most was seeing so many of the people who had purchased property from my developer - Dockstreet Communities. I am happy that ...
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By Adam Hankey, Internet Marketing, MLS IDX, Web Design
( Search Engine Marketing Strategist)
Arrowhead offers one of the best lifestyles in any Myrtle Beach community. Situated along three of the top golf courses in Myrtle Beach, the amenities offered by this neighborhood are extraordinary. Conveniently located off of Highway 501, The Villages of Arrowhead is in the center of Myrtle Beach, just a short distance from everything the area has to offer.   The following homes are just a few samples of what you can find in this beautiful golf course community.   Property 1 of 38   MLS Number: 809438 Listing Price: $155,000 Town: Myrtle Beach SC 29579 Section / Subdivision: Arrowhead Br / Ba: 3 / 2 (1 Half Baths) For detailed information Click Here Property 2 of 38   MLS Number: 807202 Listing Price: $189,800 Town: MYRTLE BEACH SC 29579 Section / Subdivision: Arrowhead Br / Ba: 3 / 2 ...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
Myrtle Beach Real Estate has become rather accustomed to Homeowners Associations.  I would imagine more than half of the communities in our area now have some sort of association.  To some this is a great thing, to others, they hate the idea of having a board tell them what they can and cannot do with their property.  Here are a few advantages and disadvantages to Homeowners Associations or HOA's.  First, lets discuss some advantages: 1. Get better rates on common utilities.  Although what is included in your monthly fee greatly varies, if it includes a utility you normally are getting a better deal.  For example, one local community called The Farm at Carolina Forest, has a monthly fee of $87.00 per month.  For that fee you get basic cable, trash pickup, & amenities. 2.  Amenities, Ame...
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