MYRTLE BEACH HOME FORECLOSURES - LIST UPDATED : WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2008 THESE PROPERTIES HAVE ALREADY GONE THROUGH THE FORECLOSUREPROCESS AT THE COURTHOUSE AND GONE BACK TO THE BANKSTHEY ARE CURRENTLY LISTED IN OUR MLSSOME ARE ALREADY PENDINGCALL TODAY FOR YOUR SPECIAL DEAL- ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PRE-APPROVAL LETTER IF YOUARE OBTAINING FINANCINGOR... PROOF OF FUNDS IF PAYING CASH MY FAMILY HAS BEEN PURCHASING REAL ESTATE IN THE MYRTLE BEACH AREASINCE 1955.  FAMILY OWNED REAL ESTATE COMPANY: SEASIDE REALTYPAM GUTHRIELICENSED SC REALTOR FOR 25 YEARS !!! CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL - I WILL FIND YOU JUST THE RIGHT PROPERTY !!! (843) 446-3444EMAIL:  PAM@PAMGUTHRIE.COM WEBSITES:  WWW.PAMGUTHRIE.COMWWW.REALESTATEFORSALEINMYRTLEBEACH.COMWWW.SEARCHTHEMLSINMYRTLEBEACH.COMWWW.OCEANFRO... 10/08/2008

This market is making some smart investors wealthy beyond belief.   Here are the facts:  analyze any statistic, read any biography, scrutinize the portfolios of the wealthiest people on Earth and you'll realize that Real Estate holdings are the "meat and potatoes" they built their fortunes on.   The opportunities currently at our disposal will not be seen again for generations.    What's the first word in "Real Estate"?  That's right: it's Real, as Real as it gets!   The transactions are all public record; no embellishment of value from financial gurus and Wall Street Suits...  Regardless of what happens to the Economy, people still need roofs over their heads...   So what if the market continues to go down even further?  The point is to catch it while it's down.  If you wait till it go... 10/07/2008

1.  Realize that you are not the navel of the world. 2.  Treat others the way you'd like to be treated. 3.  Realize that "the Best" is not the best and "the Worst" is not the worst.  What may seem like it today is bound to be perceived differently tomorrow.  4.  Do not anesthetize anything.  Feel the pain; it's there for a reason. 5.  There are NO shortcuts in life.  It's best to pay the price up front; it's a lot more expensive on the back end. 6.  Stay in the moment.  When that's not good enough, close your eyes and imagine life EXACTLY as you want it, down to the most minute details.  It will feel good and your future will be mapped out by your imagination.  Good things WILL happen. 7.  Pray!  Pray for specifics and trust that your prayers will be answered. Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle ... 10/07/2008

The following list MAY not be current - several properties may already be under contract.  This list was last updated at the end of September 08 - PLEASE CALL FOR THE MOST CURRENT LIST.  I WILL SEEK OUT AND FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THAT WILL WORK FOR YOUR NEEDS. PLEASE SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO READ THE ENTIRE LIST. ADVANCED WARNING:BE PREPARED !!YOU HAVE TO SUBMITPRE-APPROVAL LETTERWITH CONTRACTOR... PROOF OF FUNDSIF PAYING WITH CASHGREAT DEALS !!!MANY ARE ALREADY UNDER CONTRACTCALL ME TODAY !!(843) 446-3444 Pam Davis GuthrieSeaside Realty CompanyLicensed SC Realtor for 25 Years !!Raised in  a real estate family that has been investing in the Myrtle Beach area since 1955.Family owned real estate company - CALL AN AGENT THAT CARES !!!Myrtle Beach Homes For SalePawleys Island Homes... 10/07/2008

MORE  UPDATES  COMING SOON - This information was last updated on Sunday, September 21, 2008Keep checking back or call me for properties in your price range. There are several oceanfront foreclosure deals in Myrtle Beach. Please call, email, or text for the most up to date list that may be in your price range.  I was raised in a real estate family that has been investing in the Myrtle Beach area since 1955 !! Pam Guthrie - Licensed SC Realtor for 25 years !!  Broker Associate - Seaside Realty Company - (843) 446-3444  email:  BeachLifeRealtor@sc.rr.com or  Pam@PamGuthrie.com websites:  www.PamGuthrie.com www.OceanfrontHomesForSale.uswww.RealEstateforSaleInMyrtleBeach.comwww.SearchTheMLSinMyrtleBeach.com  I currently reside and work from my home based office in Pawleys Island, SC - Our ... 10/07/2008

The Monthly Foreclosure Sale occurred at the Horry County Courthouse yesterday.   When it was all over, the Master-in-Equity jokingly asked: "Are there any more properties left in Horry County?"   The comment elicited a light applause from the audience and it was well warranted:  this was the largest sale ever.   Two hundred and thirty five properties were on the list and the auction took several hours to unfold.   The Banks ended up with the preponderance of properties: 138 properties, representing 58.72% of the inventory.   60 properties were pulled from the sale "as per attorney", or to be sold at next month's foreclosure sale.  That represents 25.53% of the inventory.   Investors ended up with a whopping 7.23% of the inventory (17 properties).   12 properties were pulled due to loa... 10/07/2008

Yesterday I had the great pleasure of spending the entire day at a local hospital with a friend.  As the day came to an end, a few of my friends said they wanted to go by the nursery and see the babies.  So, since I had been sitting in the same room for many hours, I agreed to go along on the journey.  When we arrived at the nursery, we began to all ooh and ahh over the little babies.  Then, a sign hanging in the background caught my attention.  Unfortunately I was not close enough to see the complete details, but I could definitely read the big bold title.  It said: Striving for Excellence!  Our Goal is 60%!!! At first this sign struck me humorous but then began to sadden me.  I thought to myself, "when did 60% become excellence?"  I remember in high school 60% was a failing grade on a... 10/04/2008

  If a piece of real estate sells for more than $30 million these days, the buyer is probably an ARB: "Anonymous Russian Billionaire."    So starts the Wall Street Journal article in today's paper about the anonymous Russion gazillionaire who just plunked down $99 Million for a Townhouse in Moscow.    "The Buyer is an ‘active businessman' who is about 40 years old but not very well known.  The 14,000-square-foot, seven-story home has five bedrooms, five full baths and three half-baths, along with an indoor swimming pool and rooftop winter garden. It's located in the ritzy development of Christie Prudy, which means ‘Clear Ponds' (transparency being a rare commodity in Moscow). The development, which is within walking distance of the Kremlin, features private security, a central water pur... 10/03/2008

  This two party system may have been adequate for previous centuries, but it is time for a new and improved Government 2.0 version, don't you agree?      Germany, France, UK, Belgium, Italy and many others all have multi-party systems.  Some of these countries score higher than us on various quantifying tests, including the standard of living test.    Demolicans or Republicrats anyone?   Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection                  Join The Optimist Group! 10/03/2008

With the recent start of fall brings all types of wonderful thoughts to mind. The leaves changing color, cooler weather, Myrtle Beach Golf picking up, increased sales of Myrtle Beach Real Estate (hopefully), and of course, the fall Bike Rally.  Personally, I am not a big motorcylcle guy, but my wife on the other hand really likes to grab a bike and go for a cruise.  When living in Atlanta, she would go out for rides with her brothers on a regular basis.  It was one of her favorite things to do. Below is a video I shot of the Spring Bike Rally in Myrtle Beach last year.  I was on floor duty on a Saturday afternoon, so I stepped outside and caught a little footage of the bikes passing by.  I hope that you enjoy.   What I have noticed over my 7 years of selling Myrtle Beach Real Estate is ... 10/01/2008

Checking Oceanfront sales activity for the past six months revealed some interesting facts about value in the Myrtle Beach area.   While the under $300,000 price point used to buy you a nice 1Br. Oceanfront condo in 2005, the same money can now buy you a three bedroom condo instead.  Here are some recent sales of 3Br. Oceanfront condos:   Br/Ba                   Location:               Original Price       Sold Price   3Br/2Ba      Hyperion Towers           $444,000              $240,000 3Br/2Ba      The Palms                      $312,000              $237,000 3Br/2Ba      Sand DunesIII               $289,000              $252,500 3Br/2Ba      WaterpointeI                 $349,900              $262,000 3Br/2Ba      Pinnacle                          $289,870              $270,000 3Br/3B... 10/01/2008

Coldwell Banker is having a very special 10 Day Sales Event!  It begins on October 10th.  Your Local Myrtle Beach Coldwell Banker is participating in this event.  On these 10 days hundreds of Coldwell Banker Chicora Real Estate listings will be reduced at least 10% from their current listing price during the Coldwell Banker 10 day sale.  Also, any buyer that purchases Myrtle Beach Real Estate during the Coldwell Banker 10 Day sale and uses Coldwell Banker Mortgage as their lender will receive the appraisal at no cost!  If you are a buyer that has considered buying Myrtle Beach Real Estate, this is a wonderful time to do so.  Here are two great reasons: Inventory of homes is high right now which means a large selection of homes to choose from. Interest rates are still very reasonable.  T... 10/01/2008

More and more consumers are using their mobile phones for Internet browsing than ever before, and the iPhone is one of the more popular and easy to use phones for doing just that. Now, the consumer can search for listings or use the home value estimator tool right from their phone at any time they want to browse. Consumers will be able to browse through photos of properties, see property detail information, and even contact a local Sales Associate all from their iPhone. Coldwell Banker is the first National Real Estate Brand to debut home search interface for the iPhone. Coldwell Banker also has plans to release mobile versions for Blackberry & other internet phones in the near future. Now, buyers who are visiting Myrtle Beach, SC will be able to search for Myrtle Beach Real Estate from... 09/30/2008

On Sundays I usually get a Reality check as I do something that makes me ever so grateful for all that I have.  Regardless of how difficult my week has been, regardless of the problems at hand, I leave the place that puts it all in perspective with renewed appreciation for my own life.    What is it that I do on Sundays that gives me a new lease on life?    I visit my 95 year old grandmother who lives in a nursing home.  She is one of the fortunate residents there.  She is still of sound mind, and although her body has been weakened by the osteoporosis that has caused numerous fractures of her sponge like, brittle bones, she is still in good shape and in good spirits.    My grandmother has lived in that nursing home for several years.  During my Sunday visits I've gotten a chance to be... 09/29/2008

How do you price properties in this market?    When a seller tells you:  "Make this property fly!" how exactly are you going to do that?   With absorption rates of 2 to 10 years in most of our markets, how exactly do you price property in order to sell it fast?    Say a property has been unsuccessfully marketed by another agent at $ 500,000, in an area where the absorption rate is over 3 years.  You pull the current comps and they indicate a value of $ 370-$ 380K.  The seller says:  "Make it fly!  I don't care how you price it; just price it so you can sell it within 60 days, and then JUST DO IT!"    What would you do?  How would you price this property?   Myrtle Beach Homes by Mirela Monte                                      Perpetual Optimist! 09/29/2008

  If that was your original post from last year, you read the future!  That is exactly where we are today, below market value. Can you also tell us what the next phase will be?  And when we can expect it?  Pull out your crystal ball...we need encouragement now, TODAY!" My deepest thanks to Elkhart-Evelyn Johnston for her rousing comment to my blog Listing Agents in La-La Land!    Although I don't claim to have a crystal ball, my inner guidance has served me well throughout my life.  Here is what my intuition tells me about the future of Real Estate:   It's going to get worse before it gets better.   I, unfortunately, have no time frame in mind.    There are so many factors at work here and so many different ways this can all go, that it's impossible to predict the exact trajectory of ev... 09/29/2008

Waterway 3 & 4 BDR. CONDO/TOWNHOUSE - Sold Jan 1-Sept 25, 2008    CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Summary Statistics    High Low Average Median List Price: $975,000 $130,000 $408,311 $385,000 Sold Price: $957,000 $136,000 $370,057 $312,500     ADDRESS  Area  Total SQFT  DOM  LP  $/Total SQFT  SP  $/Total SQFT  4524 N Plantation Harbour Drive  Little River Area North of Hwy 9  1001  29  $130,000  $129.87  $136,000  $135.86  4518 N Plantation Blvd, 15G  Little River Area North of Hwy 9  1251  213  $195,000  $155.88  $180,000  $143.88  4416 LIGHTHOUSE DR  North Myrtle Beach - Cherry Grove  1600  161  $219,900  $137.44  $197,000  $123.13  4445 KINGSPORT ROAD  Little River Area North of Hwy 9  1865  125  $209,900  $112.55  $197,500  $105.90  4512 N Plantation Harbour Dr. #J-7  Little River Area North of Hw... 09/27/2008

The Ads for Real Estate have had a dramatic "Make-over" lately.    "Hurry; this won't last long!" has been replaced with:   Priced at sacrifice level...   Seller must sacrifice...   Motivated Seller...   Seller will consider ALL offers...   Must sell...   Car in the garage goes with the house...   Boat goes with the house...   The house goes with the boat...   Comes with lifetime golf membership and a 21-day trip for two to Europe...   Short sale...   Foreclosure...   REO...   Taxes and HOA fees paid for the next three years...   Taxes and HOA fees paid for the next five years...   Taxes and HOA fees paid by the Seller...   Priced $ 50,000 below appraisal...   Seller says: "Sell!!!!!!"   What "such gems" have you encountered in YOUR Market?     Myrtle Beach Real Estate at Rock Bottom Pr... 09/27/2008

With all of the recent changes in Myrtle Beach Real Estate, cash remains king.  Buyers who are looking for Myrtle Beach Homes that have cash to purchase these units can find some really excellent properties.  With our current inventory of Myrtle Beach Condos For Sale at over 6,000 units, there is definitely plenty to choose from.   In the video below, I share one of the main reasons many of the condos have not sold here in Myrtle Beach.  I also, explain what a Condotel is.  So,I hope you take a few minutes and watch the video on why Cash Remains King When Buying Myrtle Beach Real Estate. Why Cash Remains King in Myrtle Beach Real Estate Jeremy Blanton- Myrtle Beach Real Estate Expert 09/27/2008

ONLINE EXTRA...Sawgrass East holds first community BBQ social. Joe Corsale Sept. 18, 10:20 a.m.By Joe CorsaleFor the Chronicle Our first annual Sawgrass East Sizzlin' Barbeque Social was held at our community pool on Aug. 31. The turnout was excellent, plus we had beautiful weather, and great food. Residents cooled off on this scorching Sunday afternoon thanks to Rosica's donation of Blue Bunny chocolate chip ice cream, and Keller Williams' koozies to keep our drinks cold.We would also like to thank Boulavsky's Grill for their delicious chicken bog, Frank Karr with Sara Lee for donating all the buns, and Plantation Storage for the wonderful gifts and gift bags. We appreciate the coupons and special offers from Stefano's and WineStyles as well. Without the local businesses in Carolina Fo... 09/26/2008