Myrtle Beach, SC

Blog Probes Real Estate Models

CityBlogSC — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:05:01 +0000

www.REALonomics.net is a blog that is asking serious questions about where the real estate industry is going. More specifically, REALonomics poses challenges to the broker/owners to adopt models that will allow their organizations to become more transparent.

REALonomics.net advocates that the industry open up the property information portals to consumers and upgrade its approach to how it is interacting with the consumer by implementing more social networking such as www.CityBlogUSA.com, a community blogging network for every city in the USA.

Visit www.REALonomics.net.

Nothing Could Be Finer — than Carolina - Myrtle Beach

whodges — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:05:09 +0000

Being among one of the top three states for baby boomer who are retiring and snow birds looking for a place to lay their sunglasses while they pick up a golf club or learn to fish or simply relax along 60 miles of sandy beaches, Myrtle Beach is inviting for those tired of the cold, snow, and HIGH TAXES. ” Did you say my property taxes were only $800.00 a year” I hear from people as they relocate and we review the taxes and details of their transaction. Despite the fact that many northerners are moving here and saving THOUSANDS in taxes alone each year means we are going to see increasing numbers of people relocating to be near the beach and spend fewer hours working because of the affordability of the area. With the cost of building low, I currently have builders providing new construction homes with 1500 heated sf; 3BD; 2-car garage for $160,000. Yes, I have had seniors who are first time buyers paying more for this in rent for half the size. I love being able to help people find a home that makes them happy. I know that at the end of a hard day, I want to go home because this is the only place I can find total relaxation. For me, finding buyers a good deal makes me feel like I did my job. I know the area and the service providers; regardless of what a buyer is seeking, I can help him/her find the ideal home; neighborhood; lender; or service provider. To begin a home search, visit www.viewmyrtlebeachhomes.com.

An Affordable Resort Area Investment

dalejohnsonmb — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:08:49 +0000

The Grand Strand area which encompasses areas such as North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Little River, Atlantic Beach, Forestbrook, Carolina Forest, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Pawleys Island, Georgetown and Conway is one of the top tourist destinations in the US with nearly 14 million visitors each year. With an incredible range of activities and entertainment, more than 100 golf courses and 60 miles of sandy beaches, it’s no surprise that it has become a popular vacation spot. And now, with the new Hard Rock Theme Park under construction and future plans to develop the old Pavilion site in downtown Myrtle Beach underway, it is inevitable that the area will experience a market increase in tourist activity in the coming years.

The residential real estate market is also in high demand with relocating retirees, second-home buyers and investors enjoying some of the lowest priced resort property on the East Coast. The cost of living according to the ACCRA composite index for the Myrtle Beach area is 96.7, with 100 as the national average. Also, the Myrtle Beach real estate market has experienced high appreciation rates for the past five years. Click here to see a list of the Top 20 Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Divisions with Highest Rates of House Price Appreciation.

However, in 2007 with a flat investor market, escalating insurance costs and higher mortgage interest rates, the real estate market is going through an adjustment period. Through May of this year, residential real estate sales have experienced a 32% decline, most notably in the oceanfront condo market. In the 23 years that I have been selling real estate in this market, I’ve never seen a better time for buyers to be in the market. Opportunities to purchase property at values reminiscent of years gone by abound. One of the websites that I use to check out buying opportunities is found at http://www.MyrtleBeachRealEstate.net. Take advantage of this buyer’s market!

Hospitals and Physicians

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:38:39 +0000

When someone relocates they often seek information about physicians, specialists, hospitals and other types of health care, such as extended care. Is there a resource in Myrtle Beach for health care information?

Community Sports

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:34:51 +0000

Living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is a lot like living in any home town, with local sports being a big part of the lifestyle. Families look for T-Ball, Little League, soccer and of course, junior high and high school sports. What is sport organizations are in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina? Are their sport opportunities for adults? Is there a parks and recreation department in Myrtle Beach?

City Lifestyles

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:30:30 +0000

What are the lifestyle opportunities in and around Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Are there hiking clubs, biking trails, civic clubs, golf clubs, local arts and theater, lakes, streams, fishing, boating, camping or other types of lifestyle opportunities?

Condos in Town?

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:26:58 +0000

Are there any condo projects in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and are there any that are on golf courses? What is the condo price range? Are there any age restricted condo communities?

Real Estate Companies

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:23:31 +0000

Myrtle Beach has a lot of real estate companies. Which one is considered the best company according the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents? Who are the best real estate agents in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina? Historically, which company has been there the longest? Do any of the real estate companies also have title and mortgage companies?

Foreclosures in Town?

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:20:03 +0000

Can anyone speak to the issue of foreclosures in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina? Foreclosures are up around the country due to the sub-prime lending practices. Is there any foreclosure impact on real estate in Myrtle Beach?

Help, I need a Doctor

CityBlogSC — Mon, 28 May 2007 08:15:30 +0000

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has a hospital. Myrtle Beach has many medical professionals operating in a variety of specialties. Fundamental healthcare begins with an individual or family?s access to a general physician, call it a family doctor or for children, a Pediatrician and for women a Gynecologist. Certainly, for people like me, a good therapist; better yet, a Psychiatrist! But why is it that someone in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina cannot locate a physician that will take new patients?
CityBlog Myrtle Beach, was struck by the frustration that was apparent in Susie Pena’s (a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina resident) post on May 9, 2007, which read as follows:
I have been here 1 year this June and have yet to find a doctor that will accept new patients. I am very discouraged that there is no avenue for new residents to find out who is available without a lot of labor intensive efforts.
Does Myrtle Beach have a physician association or, does the hospital know of new physicians coming into Myrtle Beach that are looking for new patients? It would behoove all communities to have some centralized service that maintains a list of physicians who can accept patients as either â€œnewâ€ or on a rotating basis until the new resident can establish regular healthcare.