Lightkeepers Village in Little River SC

The huge fountain as you enter Lightkeepers Village provides a welcome to the beautifully landscaped community. 

Boardwalk around Lightkeepers Village and Coquina Harbor

The marina at Coquina Harbor in Little River, South Carolina

   Several condo sizes and what I call cottage style duplex homes (listed in MLS as condos) are available for sale in Lightkeepers Village and Lightkeepers Pointe.  Some condos have direct view of the marina or the Intracoastal Waterway.

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The Grand Strand

You may have heard the term The Grand Strand as you travel through the coastal areas of North and South Carolina.  Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the hub with towns and cities to the north, south, and west all part of The Grand Strand. 

 If you are a golfer you know about The Grand Strand which has some of the best courses in the country.

 Sailing or boating on the Intracoastal Waterway makes everyone smile.

  Fishing from a pier, boat, or on the beach while casting your line into the surf make The Grand Strand a favorite.   

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North Myrtle Beach News

North Myrtle Beach SC has some sensible rules when it comes to what you can and can not do on the beach.  Within the past year they passed an ordinance about the huge tent structures that have become popular but limited the view of both life guards and beach goers.  Now they have passed a law about digging holes, trenches or depressions deeper than 12 inches that simply says fill them up before you leave.  It has become a fad to dig in the sand as deep as you can and people don't seem to realize that water could cover that hole and present a hazard to anyone or anything on the shoreline.   Good thinking North Myrtle Beach. 



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Value Of Your Home vs. How Much You Owe

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Throughout the country just about everyone was either selling their real estate or getting a home equity loan during the real estate boom.  Those who took advantage had all the extra money to buy and do what they wanted.  Now one way or the other everyone is paying the price

According to CoreLogic at the end of March 2011 about 10.9 million borrowers owed more on their mortgage than the home was worth.  The good news is that number is less than the 11.1 million who owed more than their home was worth in December 2010.  Home value in some areas has begun to increase and new rules from Fannie Mae will help lessen the number of foreclosures making the value of many homes stabilize.

Many of the homeowners that are facing problems with what they owe are those who took out Home Equity Loans during the real estate boom.  Approximately 40% of those homeowners now face owing more on their mortgage than the home is worth.  Anyone who owes more than their home is worth should contact their mortgage company or home equity lender. 

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Myrtle Beach Attractions Open 2011

It does not matter if you are coming to purchase Myrtle Beach real estate or just visiting on a vacation you will want to know about the new attractions that are available.

Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade now has a 200 foot high "Sky Wheel".  An unobstructed view of the ocean.

Broadway At The Beach is now home to "Wonder Works" which is an upside-down building with more than 100 interactive and hands-on exhibits.  Also "Legends In Concert" is now located just in the next block from the shopping complex and features impersonators of all your favorite stars and singers.

Dolly Parton has decided to change the theme of her place from "Dixie Stampede" located on Hwy 17 to an updated "Pirate's Voyage".  Food and fun will remains after an extensive renovation of the interior and exterior of the building.

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Myrtle Beach Has The Best Beach and Real Estate

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is the “Best Beach” in the entire USA as reported on the Today show in April 2011. We beat all of them, even Hawaii. The clean white sandy beach begins in North Myrtle Beach and spreads south along our coastal Grand Strand.

Now that you know we have the “Best Beach” and over a hundred of the “Best Golf Courses”



Emmens Preserve Home In Myrtle Beach

that may help put Myrtle Beach on your wish list of where to buy real estate. If you do not like the beach or you do not play golf you are not alone but Myrtle Beach is located in a semi-tropical region that is perfect for those who do not want hot weather most of the year. That would explain why so many that had moved to further south are relocating to the Myrtle Beach area. Mild, barely noticeable winter weather, spring begins in late February and lasts for several months, and fall does have the beautiful colors as the leaves turn red, yellow and orange on many of our trees.



View From The Balcony Of An Oceanfront Condo

Myrtle Beach is the center of an area called The Grand Strand. Within The Grand Strand of South Carolina there are the towns or cities of Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Longs, Loris, Conway, Carolina Forest, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield, Pawleys Island. Many also consider the southeast coastal area of North Carolina, which includes Calabash, Carolina Shores, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, and Holden Beach to be part of The Grand Strand. There are currently homes for sale throughout The Grand Strand at prices we saw in early 2004 when the Myrtle Beach area had just about the lowest coastal real estate prices in the country. The Myrtle Beach condos for sale are also at rock bottom prices but the majority of oceanfront condos or those a short walk from the beach will probably require a cash purchase until lenders change their requirements.

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Concert At La Belle Amie Vineyard

Saturday, March 5th, was a great day for an outdoor concert by The Holiday Band at La Belle Amie Vineyard.   Soon after the picture was taken the grass was covered with chairs and people dancing in front of the stage.  The Vineyard is located at the corner of Hwy. 90 and 1120 St. Joseph Road in Little River, SC.   There are fourteen more concerts by various bands, playing various music, scheduled through December 3rd.

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North Myrtle Beach SC

On February 22, 2011 signs of spring have bloomed in North Myrtle Beach SC.  Those who have been digging out of ice and snow during the past winter may want to consider making the move to a place where spring begins months earlier and winter, no matter how chilly, comes and goes quickly.

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Emmens Preserve in Myrtle Beach SC

Lennar Homes, which is a national builder, has several communities under construction in the Myrtle Beach area.  Emmens Preserve is a Lennar built community where one of my clients recently made a purchase.  Those of us in real estate know standing enventory of new constructed homes has always been a way to negotiate a better sale price but when you add a sale promoted by the builder, a buyer can save about $20,000 - $30,000.  The help of your own buyer's real estate agent can save you even more since builders welcome real estate agents bringing them buyers and they want the agents to know their clients are treated special.  The real estate buyers realize the value of the free service provided by their agent and they will remember that value when someone they know wants to make a purchase.  

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Oceanfront Condos For Sale in North Myrtle Beach SC

This is the view from an oceanfront condo at Mar Vista Grande in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. There are currently oceanfront condos for sale with the view and price that are truly fantastic.


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Myrtle Beach Condos For Sale

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In November 2010 there were approximately 4,200 condos for sale in the Myrtle Beach, SC area but in September 2010 there were just over 5,000 condos for sale in the Myrtle Beach area so the supply (as in supply and demand) is beginning to decrease . The number of condos includes foreclosures, short-sales and regular real estate listed for sale in the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors (CCAR) official MLS system that covers Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown, Pawleys Island, Conway, Longs, Loris, the area of Carolina Forest, and some listings from the southeastern section of North Carolina.

Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Condo 

North Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Condo

Barefoot Resort Condo with Garage

See Condo buildings by name: Condos in North Myrtle Beach               Longs, SC Condos



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Meadowlands In Calabash NC

Meadowlands Community and Golf Course

In Calabash, North Carolina

Real estate for sale in Meadowlands is available in the original community of custom built homes which is surrounded by the golf course and in the section called Savanna Lakes where the national builder Centex (Pulte) is building new homes.  

In the custom home area of Meadowlands there are still a few single family home lots available for sale and there is no time limit to build.  In the Savanna Lakes section lots are sold as a lot/home and they build the home when the package is purchased. 

Meadowlands is only minutes from North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina so you get the best of both worlds as your home would be in a country type atmosphere while you are close to all that the Myrtle Beach area has to offer.    

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Barefoot Landing Classic Car and Truck Show

October 9, 2010 The Chicora Car Club hosted the annual classic car and truck show at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, SC.  Fantastic weather in the 80s provided everyone with a fun filled day as visitors to Barefoot Landing strolled the rows of oldies but goodies in the back section parking lot betweeen Johnny Rockets and the Alabama Theater.

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Barefoot Resort 10th Birthday

Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach celebrated its 10th birthday September 24 - 26, 2010.   Saturday, September 25, 2010 was the prime day for all the events.  A stage was set at the Driving Range for a full day of live music, vendors, and activities for the children. 

Darryl Worley, a country singer who has had his share of hit songs, performed at 8 PM and was very good.  He and his band sang continuiously until it was time for the fireworks.

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Grande Dunes Oceanside Homes For Sale in Myrtle Beach

The Grande Dunes Oceanside is listed in the MLS as a Subdivision within Myrtle Beach that currently has homes for sale from $595,000 to actual oceanfront homes with an Asking Price of $4,900,000.

Grande Dunes is an area of pure luxury with every amenity anyone could wish to have as they enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and the white sandy beach.

Potential Short Sale                        

Grande Dunes Oceanside - Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Home

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Barefoot Resort Sports Bar and Grill

Barefoot Resort Sports Bar and Grill located at 5183 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 
Phone (843) 390-3227

Monday - Friday  4PM - 7 PM   HAPPY HOUR with free buffalo wings | $2 Drafts  | $2.50 Domestic Bottles | $3.25 House Liq. 

Brick Oven Pizza from Barefoot Resort Sports Bar and Grill

When you are in Barefoot Resort if you go to The Range at Golf Dimensions or just want to relax with a cool drink and some good food stop in at Barefoot Resort Sports Bar and Grill.  They have Brick Oven Pizza and a menu full of your favorites.  To see their menu, additional information, and pictures please visit Barefoot Resort Sports Bar and Grill.
  

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Real Estate In North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach has some great neighborhoods with real estate for sale:

North Beach Plantation has a luxury resort atmosphere while providing single family homes, cottages, and oceanfront condos.  Private beach access with no streets to cross make North Beach Plantation unique.  The world class Spa, Fitness Club and on-site Restaurants make living there a full-time vacation.

Barefoot Resort has multiple neighborhoods with homes, or condos or townhomes.   Barefoot Resort is best known for the world class golf courses named The Dye Course, The Fazio Course, The Love Course, and The Norman Course.  Even those who do not play golf enjoy the amenities offered at Barefoot Resort.

Tidewater Plantation and Golf Course is an established (trees) and gated neighborhood in the northern area of North Myrtle Beach. Homes, condos, and townhomes are available on the Plantation side and on the Bluffs side there are only homes. The oceanfront beach cabana, golf, swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness facility, and on-site restaurant make Tidewater Plantation a North Myrtle Beach favorite.

Homes For Sale In The Myrtle Beach Area

Barefoot Landing New Construction and Existing Homes For Sale

New Construction Home in North Carolina

Home on Double Lot

Home on Golf Course

Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach Photos 2010

Peach Tree

Pelican

Egret

Variegated Hydrangea

Bluebird at The Lakes

Ducks at The Lakes

Myrtle Beach Convention Center's Whaling Wall