Plantation Lakes - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

March 26, 2015

If History Plays Hob with a Myrtle Beach House for Sale

3-18-historyWould you buy a house where someone died? Would it make a difference if the death was peaceful or…otherwise?

You might never have considered such questions, but the answers can become a serious issue for a Myrtle Beach house for sale—especially if it has a history that could be …

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March 24, 2015

Myrtle Beach Real Estate and the Many “Months” of March

3-18-marchThis March has been such a busy one on the Myrtle Beach real estate calendar that I thought it would be a good idea to double-check everything just to be certain I wasn’t overlooking any important happenings.

It wasn’t just that the first day of spring on the 20th …

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March 18, 2015

St Patrick’s Day: Perfect Day for Selling a Myrtle Beach Home?

3-11-stpatsMany people don’t fully understand why it is that St. Patrick’s is the perfect day for selling a Myrtle Beach home, or for buying one. But if ever there were a right time to explain it, this is it. There is one drawback to any such explanation, though: namely, that …

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Jan. 17, 2015

What About Renting Your Myrtle Beach Home?

1-7-rentYou are a Myrtle Beach homeowner, but now your family has simply outgrown the place. You’re almost ready to start hunting for a new home—but hesitate. The fact is, you’re reluctant to give up your present property. It’s been a terrific home, and you suspect it’s only going to grow …

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Jan. 13, 2015

Giving Your Myrtle Beach House the Full Gourmet Treatment

1-7-foodie“A kitchen can sell a house” is a proposition that often proves true—well-designed kitchens can drive value. Given the popularity of cooking shows, artisanal cuisine, and the growing number of new gizmos and gadgets concocted for the advancement of culinary hobbyists, selling a house in Myrtle Beach can turn on …

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Jan. 4, 2015

Selecting Good Myrtle Beach Tenants While Heeding Housing Rules

12-24-tenantEvery landlord has had the feeling at one time or another that a prospective Myrtle Beach tenant may not be a good choice. Call it a hunch, or intuition—but something tells you that this tenant may be trouble down the road. There is more than enough riding on the decision …

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Dec. 27, 2014

When (and When Not) to Tap Your Myrtle Beach Home Equity

12-17-homeequityYour Myrtle Beach home is your castle, sure—but it’s also a great deal more than that. In addition to being the place where you relax after work, spend time with family, and generally live your life, it’s also the most substantial investment most people ever make. Much of its prominence …

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Dec. 25, 2014

When a Real Estate Investment Beckons, the Question to Ask

12-17-investmentIt happens: an all-but-irresistible Myrtle Beach real estate investment crops up when you’re least expecting it. You may have been actively searching for your next family home when you happen across a particularly good bargain—but it’s not a good fit for your own family. “Holy cow,” you think to yourself, …

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Dec. 23, 2014

Myrtle Beach Economy Boost Foreshadowed by Latest Confidence Rise

12-17-economyMyrtle Beach’s economy, like all others, is largely dependent upon consumers doing what consumers are supposed to do: buy! Why they make their decision to behave or not is every bit as complicated as you would suppose. It’s the product of how their own careers are faring; how the greater …

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Dec. 22, 2014

Who, What to Tip: Holiday Guidance for Myrtle Beach Homeowners

12-17-holidaytippingAt holiday time, Myrtle Beach homeowners can count on being flooded with decisions. For everything from the extent of front yard decorations to the menu decisions for family gatherings, more than anything, ‘tis the season for organization and planning. Homeowners have done their best to minimize the likelihood of travel-related …

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