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Myrtle Beach, SC Real Estate News

By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
Although money NEVER motivates me, the business of Real Estate certainly does.  I'm the kind of person that talks to everybody beyond the perfunctory, "Hi, how are you?"  I know many details about the cashier at Wal Mart, the Health food store clerk, the farmers' market owner.  I just like people; I am always revealing myself and in return they do the same.  It's always entertaining to see their faces when they ask "How's business?" and I give them my usual answer: "It is so busy!"  They've asked me dozens of times, they always get the same answer, yet they still seem surprised by my answer (and yes, I have received referrals from some of them). My business is different than it was last year and the year before.  Like life, the business of Real Estate is ever-changing.  Learning how to ...
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By Nancy Siau, Selling Coastal SC
(The Lachicotte Company An Exclusive Affiliate of Christie's )
                                         We have a great line up for the Sun Fun Festival this year.  Many of the events are scheduled and located in the Market Commons area for the first time.  It's a great time to visit and take advantage of these complimentary events and remember to thank the many sponsors.  Visit this link for more information http://www.sunfunfestival.com
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
There are currently 7,740 condos available for sale in the Myrtle Beach area.    The least expensive unit is priced at $ 30,000.  It is a 450-500 sq. ft. efficiency (studio) at Covenant Tower in Myrtle Beach.  The HOA fees for this unit are unusually high- $ 585 per month, but this is a 55 and over community and EVERYTHNG is included in that HOA fee:  building insurance, water, sewer, electric, pool maintenance, cable, as well as evening meals, basic laudry service, basic transportation service and housekeeping.   At first I thought these HOA amounts were outrageous, but this is more like a retirement building allowing its senior citizens the advantage of an easy lifestyle.    Since this is such a specialized product, the next regular condo, on the cheapest scale is a 400 sq. ft. effici...
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By Kristin Small, REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(RE/MAX Southern Shores)
Here is the market report for the Southgate community in Carolina Forest of Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of June 3, 2008.  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, SC.  Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market Report- Southgate- 6/3/08 Current Homes On Market 17 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $162,500-$210,000 Average Price Of Homes On Market $183,376 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $3,117,400 Heated SqFt Range Of Available Homes 1200-1900 Current Homes Pending 2 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending $159,900-$184,900 Average Asking Price Of Pending Homes $172,400 Number Of Homes Sold/Closed Since 01/01/08 6 Price...
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By Kristin Small, REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(RE/MAX Southern Shores)
Here is the market report for Walkers Woods in Carolina Forest of Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of 6/2/08.  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.  It is wise to always consult a real estate professional before making any decisions.  Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market Report- Walkers Woods-6/2/08 Current Homes On Market 22 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $164,900-$249,900 Average Price Of Homes On Market $204,676 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $4,502,890 Heated SqFt Range Of Available Homes 1000-2300 Current Homes Pending 2 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending $189,900-$229,900 Average Asking Price Of Pen...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
As many of you already know, we had our baby girl on May 19th. One of the presents we received was for a photo shoot with a professional photographer to be done before she is 2 weeks old. On Saturday, my wife & Isabelle met with Lynn Crawford for this shoot. Below are some of the many wonderful pictures that were taken. Lynn did a fantastic job!!! We are so pleased with the results. If you are in the Myrtle Beach area and need a photographer for family portraits, engagement photos, wedding pictures, contact Lynn! Maybe you are in need of a professional portrait of yourself for a business card, or would like professional photos done of your home if so, Lynn would love to help assist you. Also, for those of you not in Myrtle Beach, but love the photos, stop by Lynn's blog and leave her so...
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
Caravelle #522...  The views from the 5-th floor balconies are awesome.  Only one floor, the fifth floor oceanfronts at the Caravelle have these gigantic 20+ft verandas.  This oceanfront efficiency just sold for $ 117,000.  The New Market Common in the heart of Myrtle Beach combines that low country style and easy going feel with the modern, rendering a European flavor to a wonderful outdoors shopping experience.  Trendy boutiques, bustling, stylish bistros; you absolutely must include this on your itinerary. The ubiquitous Myrtle Beach "Bikes"...   Europe in Myrtle Beach...  Market Common         Cherry Grove Beach Homes...  The Cherry Grove Marsh spills here, between Tidewater Golf Course and this quaint, fishing village like neighborhood.  Navigable canals cut into every street, so ...
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
This may sound a bit strange; please indulge me for a few moments here!  I was wondering how many of you are giving "Mercy Discounts"?   I am not referring to negotiating a lower commission rate when you are taking the listing.  I'm talking about having a signed listing in place already and giving the Seller a break by discounting the commission already agreed upon, because the Seller is in a bad situation and has to bring money to closing.    I had a seller bring over $ 30,000 to closing recently and I surprised him right before closing by discounting my commission.  He never asked me to do it, but I just felt bad for him and wanted to show him my support.  He was very appreciative indeed and I felt good about helping him.  He has two kids and a family to support, and he actually pulle...
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By Mirela Monte, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(Buyers' Choice Realty)
I've been bit by the rabid super MeMe bug.  Ouch!  I feel it, Rich, right on my left cheek... and I don't mean my face!!!  Comply with the request I must, so here it goes (I remember doing this in grade school, only with a different Q & A):   Who is your favorite musical artist?   It changes all the time.  The only constant ones are Mozart, Beethoven and Vivaldi.  I listened to Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" for an entire 9 months while I was pregnant.  It was the only tape I had and it soothed me (Baroque music is very relaxing; it has a similar number of beats per minute as your heart).  Mozart and Beethoven work for me at different times.  When I am very sad I listen to Mozart's Requiem.  When I'm upset I listen to Beethoven's Coriolan and Eggmont overtures.  I turn it on loud too; it's gr...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
On June 2nd, the Hard Rock Theme Park will celebrate it's Grand Opening with a live performance by The Eagles. The park is one of the largest tourist attractions in South Carolina and is the biggest investment ever made into SC tourism. It features several rides include the signature Led Zepplin ride. The Eagles will help celebrate the grand opening on June 2nd with a live performance at the parks state of the art new ampitheatre. To see more about the park, watch this great video of all the attractions courtesy of themeparksushi.
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By Kristin Small, REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(RE/MAX Southern Shores)
Below is the current market report for Cypress River Plantation in Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of 5/23/08.  Cypress River Plantation is an intracoastal waterway community in Myrtle Beach, SC.  For more detailed or updated information, call David and Kristin Small with Eagle Realty at (843) 997-0021.  We can help with all of your Myrtle Beach real estate needs.         Cypress River Plantation Market Report As Of 5/23/08 Current Homes On Market 25 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $399,000-$950,000 Average Price Of Homes On Market $560,040 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $14,001,016 Current Homes Pending 3 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending $489,000-$749,900 Average Asking Price Of Pending Homes $579,300 Number Of Homes Sold/Closed Since 01/01/08 4 Price Range ...
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By Bobby Carroll, Clayton NC New Home Happiness Coordinator
(Jaclyn Smith Properties)
Working in the real estate marketing business is tons of fun. However, my wife says I'm way too critical of print ads and web sites. It seems the tables have now turned. Just the other morning while reading the Sunday paper, my wife commented to me how bad a particular newspaper ad was. She's was right! Here's the deal, her thumb was covering the lone reference on the ad to "where" this festival was taking place, plus the reference is really small. Duhhh... that might be critical piece of information to know. Take look... don't blink you might miss the location of the event! Did You Figure it Out? Now granted the original print ad is "a little" clearer than the scanned copy I have provided. Trust me, the orginal version with the lone location reference is just as "fuzzy". If you figured...
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By Kristin Small, REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(RE/MAX Southern Shores)
              Below is the current market report for Waterway Palms Plantation in Carolina Forest of Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of 5/20/08.  Waterway Palms Plantation is an intracoastal waterway community in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach, SC.  For more detailed or updated information, call David and Kristin Small with Eagle Realty at (843) 997-0021.  We can help with all of your Myrtle Beach real estate needs.                  Waterway Palms Plantation Market Report As Of 5/20/08 Current Homes On Market 5 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $545,900-$1,150,000 Average Price Of Homes On Market $768,744 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $3,843,721 Current Homes Pending 0 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending N/A Average Asking Price Of Pending Homes N/A Num...
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By Kristin Small, REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(RE/MAX Southern Shores)
Below is the current market report for The Bluffs On The Waterway in Carolina Forest of Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of 5/18/08.  The Bluffs On The Waterway is an intracoastal waterway community in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach, SC.  For more detailed or updated information, call David and Kristin Small with Eagle Realty at (843) 997-0021.  We can help with all of your Myrtle Beach real estate needs.      The Bluffs On The Waterway Market Report As Of 5/18/08 Current Homes On Market 30 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $459,900-$1,449,875 Average Price Of Homes On Market $743,509 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $22,305,275 Current Homes Pending 1 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending $910,000-$910,000 Average Asking Price Of Pending Homes $910,000 Number...
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By Kristin Small, REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(RE/MAX Southern Shores)
    Below is the current market report for The Battery On The Waterway in Carolina Forest of Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of 5/17/08.  The Battery On The Waterway is an intracoastal waterway community in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach, SC.  For more detailed or updated information, call David and Kristin Small with Eagle Realty at (843) 997-0021.  We can help with all of your Myrtle Beach real estate needs.          The Battery On The Waterway Market Report As Of 5/17/08 Current Homes On Market 6 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $595,000-$1.379M Average Price Of Homes On Market $902,650 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $5,415,900 Current Homes Pending 0 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending N/A Average Asking Price Of Pending Homes N/A Number Of Homes So...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
The Hard Rock Theme park located in Myrtle Beach, SC has been placed in AOL's top 10 list of theme parks across the US to visit this year.  The article states this is the first theme park carrying the Hard Rock Brand Name and is also one of the first amusement parks of it's size to open in the US in over a decade. With all of the National publicity Hard Rock is receiving, it should make its Grand Opening in June a huge success.  For more information about Hard Rock Theme Park, or Myrtle Beach Real Estate, call Jeremy Blanton or Dennis Blanton REALTORS® with Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate at (843) 222-9402. We can help you with all of your Myrtle Beach, SC and Horry County real estate needs.  Contact Us Today!  
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By Robert Slick, NRBA, RDCPro, Trident/CCAR MLS
(Beach and River Homes)
  Market Common, built on the site of the old Air Force Base in Myrtle Beach, takes the best of the city and leaves the worst out. Parking meters will not be installed at least for one year. The "urban village" concept combines retail stores, restaurants, parks and residential housing in the same complex. It is a sight to see and is stunning. Fortunately the developers and the Myrtle Beach City Council decided to leave out the parking meters. If you want walking distance access to Market Common without living there look at Seagate Condominiums. These are the original Air Base houses converted into condos. Some are single, detached homes just like a regular neighborhood and some are duplexes. Condo fee covers all exterior maintenance including paint among other things. Myrtle Beach Stat...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
Currently in Magnolia Place, there are 50 units actively listed for sale. Prices range from $64,500 for an efficiency to $214,900 for a 2 bedroom unit.  There are units with pool and golf course views. Here are the ranges for each type of unit: Efficiency Units:$64,500-$69,900One Bedroom Units: $99,800- $130,000Two Bedroom Units: $134,900-$214,900 Since January 2008 there have been a total of 9 listings that have sold.  Price ranges from $57,500 for an efficiency to $175,000 for a 2 bedroom unit.  The average days on the market is 235 days.  The fastest to sell was in 110 days, longest is 410 days. Currently Magnolia Place is averaging around 2 condominium units sold each month.  This means at at this time there is a current inventory available of over 2 years. For more information abou...
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By Jeremy Blanton, Myrtle Beach REALTOR®- myrtlebeachhomesblog.com
(Myrtle Beach Homes Blog)
Magnolia Place conveniently located close to Carolina Bays Parkway (Hwy 31), the new Hard Rock Theme Park, Coastal Grande Mall, Broadway at The Beach, Myrtle Beach International Airport, Golf Courses, and is only 5 minutes to the Beach. Magnolia Place features Efficiency, 1BR, & 2BR condominium units. Some of the great amenities of Magnolia Place are the numerous outdoor pools and BBQ areas. These spacious units have some great interior features including crown molding, chair rail, ceramic tile and large rear balconies and more. Another great feature of Magnolia Place is the flexibility in usage. Some of these building can be used for short term rental, long term rental, second homes or even as primary residences. The schools are: Elementary School: Myrtle Beach Elementary School Middl...
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By Kristin Small, REALTOR -GRI, Myrtle Beach Real Estate
(RE/MAX Southern Shores)
Here is the market report for Carolina Willows in Carolina Forest of Myrtle Beach, SC.  This report is current as of 5/11/08.  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- Carolina Willows In Carolina Forest Current Homes On Market 13 Current Price Range Of Homes On Market $119,000-$139,900 Average Price Of Homes On Market $126,600 Total $ Amount Of Available Homes $1,645,800 Heated SqFt Range Of Available Homes 1200-1300 Current Homes Pending                  1 Current Price Range Of Homes Pending     $119,000-$119.000 Average Asking Price Of Pending Homes $119,000 Number Of Homes Sold/...
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