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The International Club  offers Murrells Inlet real estate in a whole new level with four seperate areas ranging from the high $100's thru the mid $400's.  The championship golf course offers pristine condition and a challenge for all skill levels. Designed by William Byrd, you'll enjoy it every time you play.. Also, residents have the enjoyment of an upscale pool, gorgeous community center with a full workout center

International Club has been one of the hotspots in Murrells Inlet real estate as well as Murrells Inlet condo real estate from the very start. Located within minutes of Old Murrells Inlet "Seaffod Capitol of South Carolina", resurant row, Brookgreen Gardens, Hunting...

FUBAR, 5 Steps To Home Buying 

You and your family have invested many, many days, months or years in some cases to making the decision to move to the Myrtle Beach area.

You have all finally agreed, whether this will be your primary residence or just a second home getaway, do not, let me say it again, DO NOT mess it up from here on. What I’m trying to say is that there are proven ways to make your dreams come true and make it a pleasant experience, regardless of what you hear.

Together we are going to walk through 5 easy steps that if followed will prove to make you and your families life so much easier. These are not hard rules to follow, just things that make s...

1031 Tax Deferred Exchange: Dodging the Capital Gains Tax Demon

Some savvy investors have always understood the importance of the profitable real estate market. Many of them have discovered a powerful tax strategy, the Internal Revenue Code Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange.
Using a 1031 tax-deferred exchange, a property owner can trade income or investment property without paying any federal income taxes on the transaction, keeping substantially more of the profit from the sale. With the capital gains taxes deferred, he or she is able to reinvest all of the proceeds, including the amount that would have been paid out in capital gains taxes. This allows the earning power of the tax-defe...

Down Payment Tips

Zero down loans are (almost) entirely a thing of the past. While many wanna-be buyers are tucking their down payment pennies away, many of these folks feel that they’re missing out on deals in the meantime!

Here are my top 7 tips for coming up with those critical down payment funds:

Know how much you need to save. We all know that to reach a goal, you have to set a clear target. So, first things first: figure out exactly how much of a down payment you actually need. If you have a credit score of at least 620, you may be able to qualify for an FHA loan that only requires a 3.5% down payment. (For a $200,000 house, that’s $7,000.) Check in with your agent and mortgage broke...

Spouse Jobs Program to Relaunch in October

By Elaine Wilson
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2010 -  The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced today.

Changes include a reduction in the amount of financial aid, a change in the population eligible to receive that aid - from all military spouses to spouses of junior servicemembers -- and more robust counseling services.

These changes bring the program, commonly known as MyCAA, back to its original intent of equipping military spouses of junior servicemembers with portable careers, such a...

Do You Want Your Home Listed or Do You Want It Sold?  There's a Huge Difference.

Click below to listen to Doug talk about his selling experience in this economic climate!

  The Myrtle Beach Real Estate market is coming back. Your first step is    to find not only a Realtor but one that can offer you the market exposure that you are paying for. Being a successful local Realtor to the Myrtle Beach area for years, I have fine tuned the marketing aspect of the business. From 82-88% of the buyers are going to the Internet before ever contacting a Realtor. Not only are your listings placed on my 2 top ranking personal websites but my 3 company websites as well. Your ...

Tax Credit Closing Deadline Now Sept. 30 

Wachesaw Plantation Club in Murrells Inlet received a special 25th anniversary present from the South Carolina Golf Association when it was named the state's Club of the Year.

Wachesaw Plantation has hosted numerous SCGA events over the years including the State Amateur Championship in 1989.

In 2002 it assumed the role as host for the South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation annual Can-Am junior team matches. These matches pit outstanding junior talent from South Carolina against elite youngsters out of Ontarion, Canada.

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Congress Abandons Critical Housing Programs - Again

Realtors have been urging Congress to pass a comprehensive National Flood Insurance Program reform bill all year. We conducted a Call for Action in April, testified at Congressional hearings and urged action during our midyear hill visits. Yet once again, Congress left town before reauthorizing the NFIP and the Section 502 Rural Housing Program. As a result, thousands of transactions have come to a stop, again. 

The NFIP and the Section 502 Rural Housing Program are critically important to Americans and the U.S. economy. The real estate recovery can’t afford prolonged Congressional inaction. 

Regardless of your location, rebuilding ou...

Short Sales Are No Bargain for Buyers

Short Sales happen when home values fall and sellers do not receive enough cash from a buyer to pay off their existing mortgages, providing lenders agree to take less than the amount owed to them.

On the surface, it may appear that a short-sale buyer is getting a good deal. Although a slim margin of short sales may be profitable for a buyer -- because there are always exceptions -- much of the time, a buyer would be better off buying a home that is not in default.

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How To Stay Positive In Today's Market

By Maya Bailey, Ph.D.

RISMEDIA, June 9, 2010--So many real estate professionals today are wondering, "How can I stay positive in today's market?" Like any discriminating real estate professional, you realize the value of a positive mental attitude. Here are some ways that you can create and maintain a positive mental attitude in today's market.

1. Avoid toxic people
What does this mean? Who are the toxic people?

Toxic people can be well-meaning people but when they talk to you, they are coming from a negative attitude about money, finances, and especially about the current real estate situation.

They may be fellow real estate professionals who want to g...

Adult Living at It's Best, Upscale, "The Seasons"

HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT'S HAPPENING AT SEASONS!
 
New Amenities Opening July 2010
 
Huge outdoor pool and spa plus outdoor living room with a stone fireplace!  The deck area also includes an outdoor kitchen with a 52" TV for entertaining! 
 
New SPORTS COMPLEX including 3 Har-Tru Tennis Courts, 2 bocce, 2 shuffle boards, and 2 horseshoe pits!  This area will be perfect for summer games! 
 
Seasons is also excited to share that, we are now offering Natural Gas to it's homeowners.  For all those Northerner clients, this is a huge amenitiy to make your new home at Seasons more comfortable!
 
Call today to set an appointment!  Pricing starts at $193,900 w...

10 Important Tips to Successful Real Estate Investing

By Paige Tepping

RISMEDIA, May 26, 2010--When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals and aspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelines every aspiring real estate investor needs to know:

1. Compare property values and rents
Financial statistics only go so far; the best measure of a property's market value is often the sale prices of nearby properties. The same holds true for area rents. A low price can often be justified by a reasonable rent; renters who can afford a high rent can afford to buy instead, so reasonably priced rent is a must.

2. Pay attention to tax laws
Don't base your tax investmen...

Prince Creek Homes – Slowing the Pace of Life

Many different kinds of people have called the part of Murrells Inlet that is now Prince Creek their home through the centuries.  Before colonization, Native Americans left their footprints here.  In the 1500s, Spanish explorers settled the area and claimed it in the name of their country.  The 1600s brought English colonists and the land was used as a massive rice plantation.  Pirates even make an appearance in Murrells Inlet’s history, having hidden in the winding creeks waiting to ambush and plunder goods from the English settlers.  Today, residents of Prince Creek real estate need not fear pirates.  On the contrary, these laidback peop...

Murrells Inlet real estate has an abundant amount of properties for everyone. Together we can find whatever you might be looking for: marsh view homes and condos, oceanfront homes, raised beach homes, waterway condos, town homes. If nothing seems to float your boat, there are numerous high quality home builders available to assist you in both design and construction.

Looking for a home within a community moving at a little slower pace? If you are searching for a new home or an older home with some history, look no further than Murrells Inlet! Click

101 Ways to Thank a Military Spouse

Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! In honor of the spouses that work so hard on the home-front I've compiled a list of 101 Ways to Thank a Military Spouse!

It is about Respect, Love, Admiration, Appreciation, and a simple Thank You.

Enjoy!

1. A simple "Thank You for Serving, too"
2. CHOCOLATE
3. Take the time to *listen* She may not have had an adult conversation for quite some time!

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A good time was had by all. Meeting new friends, socializing can do wonders for your life. We all need to "Stop and Smell the Roses" more often.

Never leave home without it! Professional Representation can't be re-placed so walk with the best at your side.

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Looking for the bottom, don't risk possibly missing out!

  RISMEDIA, May 5, 2010—Pending home sales increased again in March 2010, affirming that a surge of home sales is unfolding for the spring home buying season, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in March, rose 5.3% to 102.9 from 97.7 in February, and is 21.1% above March 2009 when it was 85.0; this follows an 8.3% increase in February. The data reflects contracts and not closings, which usually occur with a lag time of one or two months.

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End of Home Buyer Tax Credit Unlikely to Deter Most Real Estate Buyers  

RISMEDIA, April 29, 2010—The expiration of the 2010 Home Buyer Tax Credits on April 30 is unlikely to put off Americans looking to purchase homes who believe now is a good time to buy and are confident that home prices will rise according to a survey released by Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. company. The survey of 1,000 Americans between the ages of 25-64...