Want to move to the beach but can't afford the high prices, consider the community of Live Oaks.  These manufactured homes are around $100K.  The HOA is $60 per month and the clubhouse has lots to offer.  There is a large tennis court and a beautiful pool.  The clubhouse is the hub of activity for all.  There are weekly games one can join.  The best feature of the community is the comraderie.  It is crucial, especially for seniors, to have a strong support system.  When I recently listed one of the homes for sale, a neighbor questioned me to ensure I had permission to be on the property since the resident was no longer in the home.  The homes and common grounds are well-maintained.  There...

Want to move to the beach but can't afford the high prices, consider the community of Live Oaks.  These manufactured homes are around $100K.  The HOA is $60 per month and the clubhouse has lots to offer.  There is a large tennis court and a beautiful pool.  The clubhouse is the hub of activity for all.  There are weekly games one can join.  The best feature of the community is the comraderie.  It is crucial, especially for seniors, to have a strong support system.  When I recently listed one of the homes for sale, a neighbor questioned me to ensure I had permission to be on the property since the resident was no longer in the home.  The homes and common grounds are well-maintained.  There...

Want to move to the beach but can't afford the high prices, consider the community of Live Oaks.  These manufactured homes are around $100K.  The HOA is $50 per month and the clubhouse has lots to offer.  There is a large tennis court and a beautiful pool.  The clubhouse is the hub of activity for all.  There are weekly games one can join.  The best feature of the community is the comraderie.  It is crucial, especially for seniors, to have a strong support system.  When I recently listed one of the homes for sale, a neighbor questioned me to ensure I had permission to be on the property since the resident was no longer in the home.  That doesn't mean neighbors will be in your face.  If yo...

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

That's the name of the game in real estate.  The closer you are to the beach, the more expensive the home.  Two great communities that are a bit different are Antigua and Providence Park.  These two communities are located off 82nd Parkway just one-block west of 17 Business in Myrtle Beach, SC.  The Grande Dunes developed just north and west of these communities, making them even more desirable.  In addition, they are next to Grand Strand Medical Center giving residents state-of-the-art medical treatment.

What makes Antigua and Providence Park different from most communities are the backyards.  They are completely private with no windows of adjoining homes ...

Hurricane Irene just swept through the Grand Strand.  It's time like these that I appreciate living in a retirment community.  The support of neighbors can certainly be a blessing.

Before the storm struck, there was a meeting held in the community which included details residents should know about how to prepare for the coming storm.  A check-list was given so that everyone could prepare properly.  The main focus of the meeting, however, was to ask for residents who might need help moving items out of the storm's path.   Lawn ornaments, BBQs, patio furniture, plants, garbage cans, etc. needed to be moved indoors.  Between vacation trips, illness and aches and pains can make it difficult ...

Looking for the small community away from it all?  Jasmine Woods is located on 701 South in Conway, SC.  It is near the heart of Conway with all of its historic homes and unique restaurants, yet it is its own little hideaway community.  The tree-lined curved streets give this quaint community great curb appeal. There are no Home Owners Association fees.  This can help you keep down monthly expenses.

The median list price for 2011 in Jasmine Woods is $149,200.  More importantly, the 2011 median Sales Prices is $124,600.  Median prices means half sold above and half below this price.  There are currently 4 homes for sale in Jasmine Woods.  There is one Pending Sale.  There is currently a P...

One of the nicer townhomes along the Grand Strand is Wynbrooke Townhomes.  These townhomes are located off Hwy 707 across from Prince Creek Golf Course.  These townhomes are two- and three-bedroom units that may or may not include a garage.  There are several different floorplans.  Some of the units have en-suites, meaning there is a bathroom attached to the bedroom, while others have two bedrooms that share one bathroom.  Some of the floorplans have an extra half-bath on the main level.  Within the community there is a gorgeous pool for residents, an easy walk from most of the townhomes. 

Some buyers may question what the difference is between a townhome and a condo.  Although most town...

Stanley Cove is located East of 17 Business in Murrells Inlet.   Resale prices currently start at $159K.  That makes it one of the cheapest homes East of 17 Business.  Ride your bike or take a golf cart to the beach.  Enjoy Restaurant Row, one of the area's best for restaurants from seafood to ribs to burgers.  Sit and enjoy watching all of the birds on Goat Island just a stone's throw from Restaurant Row. 

Check out my video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djb4or4vqVA of Stanley Cove.  This gives you an idea of what the homes look like and how well the homes are maintained.  You can also see whether or not fencing is allowed, etc. 

Let me know what you think about the community and vi...

Have you ever dreamt of owning a place with an Ocean View?  In today's Buyer's Market, that has become the reality for many.  In the Myrtle Beach Area distressed properties make up about one-third of the market.  Many of these distressed properties are Oceanfront condos.  Although the monthly fees can still run you hundreds of dollars a month, the actual cost of the condo has dropped dramatically.  So, is this the time to buy?  Absolutely! 

Today, you can own an efficiency Oceanfront unit for as little as $30,000.  That's pretty incredible.  When you consider what you would spend yourself for a few weeks at the beach each year with awesome views, it's pretty amazing.  And that's the List...

After the movie "The Bucket List" hit the cinema, it made people start comprising their own lists.  When you get near retirement age, you wonder what the next stage in life will bring.  Here are 20 silly things to do before retiring.

20 Serious And Silly Things To Do Before Retiring 

 

Retiring is a big step for many people. Usually, there is a whirlwind of confusion, chaos and concern before retirement, followed by a slight breeze of boredom and longing. In order to keep everything under control, here is a list of 20 things to do before retirement, in order to make the time after retirement less overwhelming.

 

Prepare an updated balance sheet of income and expense. Use up your c...

In a Buyers Market there are some good deals out there if your credit is good and you are a first time home buyer with savings. If you are a seller, the uncertain housing market can offer some challenges as your home may not be worth the price you originally paid.

It is hard to really put your finger on when the market will settle into a more stable atmosphere, as the foreclosures are still rising and unemployment rates are at an all-time high. But there are still some measures you can take to secure or sell your home at a fair price.

Although realtors do not have a crystal ball to know when the market will turn around, Realtors are still your biggest asset during unpredictable times, a...

Top 7 Foreclosure Investing Tips

 

Successful foreclosure investing is just like any other marketing strategies; the pros have learned how to navigate the system with ease. Strategies

 are developed and honed to a fine point. A skilled investor's mind weaves smoothly through all the red tape to make sure documentation is

submitted on time and filled out correctly.

 

While many of these tips and techniques come with time in service, there are some top tips that can help everyone from the seasoned veteran to the

 wet-around-the-collar newbie foreclosure investor. Let’s take a look at some of the top foreclosure investing tips:

 

Market Research – Know your area. Knowing what ot...

Getting Rid of the Clutter

 

Clutter has a way of taking over a home. If you don’t address it and create systems to keep it controlled, it

can become overwhelming. It’s why there are so many organization homes and experts. Well you don’t need

to watch a television show to get control.

 

Here are five tips and strategies for getting rid of the clutter.

 

1.  Start fresh using the four container method.  The four container method helps you clean any room and

     eliminate clutter. Start with an easy task like a closet. Create four containers. Label them: “keep”, “toss,”

    “donate,” and “sell.”

     If you’re not interested in having a garage sale or consignment then use a thre...

 

Turtle Cove is a Beazer Homes development located in the Forestbrook Area of Myrtle Beach, SC.  There are currently five models that range from $139,990 to $168,990.   There are also resales available.   Since this is a new development, there are only a few resales.  To view all of the current homes for sale, go to: 

http://www.homesearchmyrtlebeach.com/listings/index/class:1/property:1822/lp:0/hp:999999999999/br:0/br_e:0/fba:0/fba_e:0/hba:0/hba_e:0 

 The homes in Turtle Cove are eSMART homes designed with the consumer in mind.  They are high performance homes built for energy-efficiency and comfort.  Because they are eSMART homes, they help conserve energy, improve indoor air qual...

 

Fox Horn is located in Myrtle Beach, SC is located off Forestbrook Road.  There are still some lots available for sale, as well as homes for resale.  There are several completed Phases to Fox Horn.  Those pictured in the video are primarily two-story homes; however, there are ranch-style homes available as well.  This is a Beezer development.  Check out the video to see a sample of the neighborhood. 

 

I don't know where this email originated; however, I thought there were some good points made for everyone.  Take heed!

 

THIRTEEN THINGS YOUR BURGLAR WON'T TELL YOU

1. Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.

2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working in your yard last week. While I was in there, I unlatched the back window to make my return a little easier.

3. Love those flowers. That tells me you have taste... and taste means there are nice things inside. Those yard toys your kids leave out always make me wonder what type of gaming system they have.

4. Yes, I really do l...

Waterford Plantation is located in Myrtle Beach, SC in the Carolina Forest area near Highway 501.  It is the original community in Carolina Forest.  The homes were built by Hall Development, currently known as Sterling Homes, which was chosen by Extreme Makeover:  Home Edition as one of their elite builders.  They are currently moving towards the last phase of the subdivision.  Sterling Homes has a new model added to their inventory which is cheaper than previous homes because it includes a lot of extras in the price. 

The trees throughout Waterford Plantation have been retained as much as possible during the building of homes.  The community is close to medical facilities, shopping an...

The Castlewood subdivision is located on Highway 544 in Conway, South Carolina.  There are two sections to Castlewood:  the original section is located on one side of Myrtle Ridge Drive while the newer section is located on the opposite side of the side road.  Both sections have homes of varying sizes; however, most of the homes have three- and four-bedroom plans.  Many of the homes have open-floorplans making for easy living.  There is no Homeowners Association fee.

The Castlewood subdivision is located about 5 minutes from Conway Hospital and Wellness Center giving quick and easy access to medical treatment.  The Wellness Center has both an indoor-heated pool, as well as a large room o...

Forest Lake Estate is a small community tucked into the Burning Ridge Golf Course area in Conway, South Carolina.    Some of the homes are  pictured here in this blog; however, these are not necessarily for sale currently.  Most of the homes are fairly large and include 4 bedrooms and 3 baths.  Each of the homes are unique custom-built adding to the appeal of the neighborhood.  Many homes are either all brick or have brick accents.  The subdivision is now gated on one end to prevent drive-throughs.    There are covenants to ensure the value of the homes.  If you would like to check current real estate in Forest Lakes, please go to http://www.HomeSearchMyrtleBeach.com.  Under Property Sear...

Myrtle Trace South, an active adult community, is located in Conway, South Carolina, just one block from the border of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  The community overlooks The Burning Ridge Golf Course.  Most homes either have golf course views, lake views or wood views offering a peaceful, lovely setting.  Unlike many subdivisions, there are sidewalks on all streets. 

The first ten feet of property grass is cut as part of the community service.  There is a community clubhouse with a pool.  Many activities take place in the clubhouse.  There are books available for the avid reader and unusual speakers such as How to Make Sweetgrass Baskets.

The homes in Myrtle Trace South were built b...