Short Drive With Photos to Seabrook Plantation

Part of keeping abreast on any real estate market is getting out to many of the Realtor events and the different communities. We at Beach Realty Group particular think it is important to update community information with the latest, because the market changes so rapidly that we would feel comfortable representing our buyers if we know little about the properties ourselves. That is the reason that we have published over 900 single family home and condo communities in the Myrtle Beach area on this website.

This morning on the way to Seabrook Plantation for a special DR Horton hosted event, we had the opportunity to pop by a few condo complexes and take a few shots of the buildings and amenities that the different condos offer. First we stopped at Barefoot Resort and took a few photos of Yacht Club Villas and North Tower at Barefoot. These projects are both high-rise condominium projects overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Landing and Barefoot Marina. Yacht Club Villas is made of three buildings all overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, and North Tower is right next door with easier access to the swimming pool and Dockside Grill. For more information on these condo buildings and the amenities that the resort offers, visit the Barefoot Resort section of our site.

Heading north still on our way to Seabrook Plantation, we stopped to show a client a foreclosure condo in North Myrtle Beach Golf and Tennis Club, and decided to take some photos of the affordable condo complex. North Myrtle Beach Golf and Tennis is one of the best values in the North Myrtle Beach area if you are searching for something with a short ride to the beach and you don’t want to break the bank. The community offers efficiency, one bedroom and two bedroom golf course. Some of the units offer views of the Possum Trot Golf Course, pool views or even tennis court views.

Then we finally reached our destination of Seabrook Plantation right around lunchtime, and just in time for some delicious BBQ from Stickey Fingers. The atmosphere was great with fun and prizes, and the models made all the difference for this 400K+ neighborhood just East of 17 in North Myrtle Beach. The community is situated nicely on what used to be Robber’s Roost Golf Course, and is close to the beach accesses near Main Street and the Cherry Grove exit. Find out more information about the community, photos and the amenities by visiting our Seabrook Plantation section of this website.  We look forward to seeing you at more Realtor events like Myrtle Beach Pelicans on May 11, 20112.

Why Buy In Myrtle Beach?

Existing home sales are on the rise in the Myrtle Beach area, and across the nation as a whole. In the Myrtle Beach area for the month of March, the real estate sales were up over 9% from March of 2011 according to the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors. From a national standpoint, existing home sales was down from February of 2012 but up compared to March of 2011. What is pushing this sudden increase of existing home sales.

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Things that have been affecting movement in the Myrtle Beach real estate market are prices at a 10 year low, ridiculously low interest rates and positive economic indicators. All these are signs that real estate investors look for before making a deciding to purchase real estate. Also, according to the National Association of Realtors, 23% of the real estate purchases going on today are investor related real estate transactions. Why does Beach Realty Group think that it is a great time to buy?

Supply vs. Demand in the Myrtle Beach area is the leading reason why buyers should consider purchasing a home or condo in the Myrtle Beach area. The supply levels are down to nearly half of what they were a few years ago, and the demand for the area is relatively the same. The number of foreclosures, short sales and other distressed properties are starting to come on the market in less numbers. We are seeing bidding wars on many of the available foreclosures and short sales in the Myrtle Beach area, and this trend is expected to continue through the summer. The redevelopment of Myrtle Beach areas like Ocean Boulevard, Market Common and Waccamaw Pottery, should put a new face onto the tourism industry of Myrtle Beach which already sees nearly 14 million tourists a year. Still looking for a reason to buy in Myrtle Beach?

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Call us today for more information on purchasing a home or condo in the Myrtle Beach area. 843-267-4627.

Why Not Buy New

New Homes Sales Myrtle Beach

New homes sales are exploding in the Myrtle Beach area. Whether you are searching for a lot to place a custom built home on or you are searching for a lot and home package in Myrtle Beach, the cost to purchase a new home has come down significantly over the past 8 years. The new homes sector of real estate has been affected in many ways, and all of these trends have made it much more cost effective to buy new. From the lenders whose rates have dropped, to building materials, to contractor prices, building costs in Myrtle Beach is currently at a 10 year low. Add all that with the fact that many builders are building inventory to sell, the time has come to purchase a new home in the Myrtle Beach area.

We have worked up a Myrtle Beach new construction section of this site which maps out the communities and available homes for sale within the subdivisions. Some of the hottest areas for new construction currently are in the Market Common and Murrells Inlet areas. The desire to live in these sections of the Grand Strand along with reduced dirt costs has caused many large developers and builders to begin developing planned communities once again. Myrtle Beach is such a desired area for relocation that are sales actually rose 9% March this year vs. March of 2011.

We are getting many signs of a rebound real estate in Myrtle Beach, and the trend seems to be leaning toward new homes. Take some time to read about the communities that we feel strong about in Myrtle Beach, like Emmens Preserve and Highlands at Wither’s Preserve, and the new senior’s community in Murrells Inlet known as Seasons at Prince Creek. You will be glad that we mentioned these communities. If you have questions about any of the new homes communities in the Myrtle Beach area, call Beach Realty Group at 843-267-4627.

Tax Breaks For Homeowners in South Carolina

There are many questions that we receive everyday from retirees searching for a home in the Myrtle Beach area. Of those questions, the most common concern that we hear is about conserving retirement without sacrificing their lifestyle. I was reading a great article yesterday that was shared by one of our Realtors that addressed just that in the state of South Carolina.

For residents of South Carolina that turn 65 years in age while living in the state, they may deduct $15,000 off their taxable income for that year. Happy Birthday! The next year, you will start receiving a break on your real property taxes, also known as real estate. That break, also known as “homestead exemption” allows the homeowner to take off $50,000 from the tax assessed value on their primary residence.

There are many other discounts and advantages for seniors in South Carolina, and the ones above are by far the largest that I can think of. To confirm the above and find out other concerns that you have about taxation of seniors, contact your accountant. If you are interested in purchasing real estate in Myrtle Beach, call Beach Realty Group at 843-267-4627.

Does Your Community Have A Pool?

Walking around the Lennar neighborhood where I live in Emmen’s Preserve this morning assured me of why I purchased a new home in this Market Common community of Myrtle Beach. The location near Market Common and the beach was the number one driving factor. Being far enough from the hustle and bustle of Myrtle Beach proper, while still capturing a breeze of the Atlantic is a big plus. The amenity center that Lennar just finished is the second driving factor of why you should purchase a home in Emmen’s Preserve whether you are searching for a second home or have children.

 

Also, for children and families are the many parks and picnic area spread around Grand Park and the rest of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. I can think of a better neighborhood to call home in the Myrtle Beach area, and that is why we are making Emmen’s Preserve the spotlight neighborhood on our new Myrtle Beach real estate website. For more information on the community of Emmens Preserve call 843-267-4627 and look through some of the photos and real estate listings below.

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