Coffee Time in Myrtle Beach Myrtle Beach area is home to a number of great coffee shops throughout its 60-miles. In honor of National Coffee Day, Here is a list of some favorite places to grab a morning (or afternoon) coffee: Credit: Nora Battle - VisitMyrtleBeach.com Read More … [Read more...]
Celebrate Family & Gratitude in Myrtle Beach this Thanksgiving
Check out these Thanksgiving Weekend Events Thanksgiving is going to look very different for many people this year. But for those able to get together and get away for a long holiday weekend with family, the Myrtle Beach area is serving up creative ways to celebrate. Below is a list of events happening Thanksgiving week in Myrtle Beach, along with some of the many restaurants offering … [Read more...]
Forbes: Demand is Rising in Vacation Home Markets
Vacation Home Demand Rises According to Forbes, vacation metros seeing an uptick in demand include places like the Jersey Shore area; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Key West, Florida; Lake Tahoe, Nevada; Cape Cod, Massachusetts; and Park City, Utah. Credit: Forbes, Inc Read More … [Read more...]
Myrtle Beach Market Update – September 2020
Your Trusted Dreamlife Advisor Prices Up, Transactions Up, Inventory Down Closed Sales - September 2020 Median Sales Price - September 2020 Strong buyer activity has continued into the fall, which is normally the start of the seasonal slowing of the housing market. With stronger buyer activity in the market this year and the continued constrained supply of homes for … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons to Own a Second Home in Myrtle Beach
Why own a Vacation Home in Myrtle Beach? The reasons are countless as to why Myrtle Beach is a great option for most people to own their family retreat. Here we will discuss the top five reasons why you will want your 2nd home to be in the Myrtle Beach area. Affordable Home PricesGreat Weather boasting four distinct seasonsMany different types of propertiesWide range of activities to appeal … [Read more...]
Choosing a Property Management Company
If you do rent your vacation property in Myrtle Beach, it is important to choose the right property management company to manage your rentals. Here are some tips: Finding a property management company - what to look for: • Where and what methods does the company advertise vacancies? Are they aggressive in their search for renters? If you choose to rent your second home this will prove … [Read more...]
Buyer Beware (a cautionary tale)
If you’re buying a beach home or condo in Myrtle Beach, you must know this before proceeding After once again, having one of my buyer clients experience this today, I decided that it was time I sit down to write an article about how every potential buyer for a Myrtle Beach home or condo needs to protect themselves from this happening to them ... . As a real estate broker in Myrtle … [Read more...]
Health Benefits of Living Near the Ocean
For centuries doctors have known that being close to the seaside is good for human health. In fact, patients with all sorts of health conditions were prescribed ‘holidays on the shore’ to help treat a variety of illnesses in days gone by. However, this has proven to be less ‘old wives tale’ and more scientifically sound according to recent studies. A project at the University of Exeter in England, … [Read more...]
Is Zillow Information Accurate?
Why Zillow's Real Estate Listings are Incomplete and Not Accurate As a real estate investor, you’re probably always on the lookout for some great deal that will give you good returns. And like scores of other investors or potential home-buyers, you probably rely on sites like Zillow for information of properties that are up for sale and their asking prices. But seasoned investors recommend that … [Read more...]
55+ Communities for Retirement Living
The options for retirement these days are truly endless. Each year more and more retirees are choosing to make the move from the homes they raised their families in to communities of other retirees. These communities, often referred to as 55+ communities or over 55 communities, are popping up all the over the country to satisfy the demand for a generation of baby boomers who are looking to settle … [Read more...]
