Plantation Lakes - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Dec. 14, 2014

The Holidays: Once-a-Year Opportunity for Selling a Myrtle Beach Home

12-3-holidayI’m always a little surprised that more people don’t take advantage of the holiday season to sell their Myrtle Beach home. The spring selling season may be the most popular, but there are a host of reasons why, for a home that is already market-ready, you might think twice about …

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Dec. 3, 2014

Snap Quiz: Myrtle Beach Home Décor—by Decade!

11-26-quizFirst of all, a Spoiler Alert: It’s not fair to peek down where the answers are! Now that we’re clear on that, this is a quiz that will tell you how “Decade Sensitive” you are when it comes to Myrtle Beach home décor. It took a little browsing around to …

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Nov. 29, 2014

Tips for Long Distance House Hunting

11-19-househuntingYou got the big promotion at work, but there's one catch: you have to move across the country. Myrtle Beach homeowners may have mastered Myrtle Beach house hunting, but doing it in a location that requires travel can be a logistical nightmare—especially when the distance in question is more than …

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Nov. 27, 2014

Real Estate Markets Register Steady Improvement

11-19-marketupdateMyrtle Beach real estate observers got some background information last month that seemed to confirm much of what we’ve been seeing for a while now. Mid-term election politicking is now safely behind us (for a brief while, at least), but in the run-up to the elections, this was a comprehensive …

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Nov. 25, 2014

When Sellers Won’t Negotiate: 3 Tips for Myrtle Beach Home Buyers

11-19-negotiationPart of the art of listing a Myrtle Beach home for sale is to highlight features that will catch eyes in a wide assortment of different groups of prospective buyers. It’s “the more, the merrier”—and very often the ultimate buyer winds up being unlike the typical prospect you would have …

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Nov. 24, 2014

Myrtle Beach Realtors® Recognize Changing Marketplace

11-19-marketplaceWhen I think of the term ‘marketplace,’ the first mental image that comes to mind is of a local farmer’s stand or of one of those community farmers’ markets where you get the old-fashioned experience of picking through the offerings of local farmers and bakers. The goods may not …

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Nov. 22, 2014

Your Myrtle Beach Empty Nest is a Void…Until You Fill It!

11-12-emptynestYou’ve watched as your little ones grew from stumbling toddlers into young adulthood… and now out into the world on their own. It’s been a slow transition—but it’s also sped past in the blink of an eye! The bumpy economy may yet prompt some extended Myrtle Beach home stays in …

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Nov. 16, 2014

3 Ways to Boost Curb Appeal for Myrtle Beach Home Buyers

11-12-curbappealHome buyers’ first impressions are visual, and a flawed exterior will turn them away faster than a two-hour wait time at a family restaurant. Myrtle Beach curb appeal is the same as it is anywhere: when ‘curb appeal’ becomes ‘curb repel,’ the outcome to expect is at best offer …

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Nov. 8, 2014

Wise Myrtle Beach Tenants Ask Pertinent Questions before Signing

10-29-landlord questionsYou’re about to close a deal to become a tenant in Myrtle Beach. The landlord seems like a straight shooter and the place is a joy: immaculate and welcoming. Now all that’s left is to wait for the landlord’s okay after an evaluation of you as the new Myrtle Beach …

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Oct. 31, 2014

The Clutter Effect on Appraised and Perceived Myrtle Beach Values

10-22-3-clutterWhenever you read up on important aspects of selling a home, the word ‘clutter’ keeps popping up everywhere (if you doubt that, just Google “clutter”—this morning, I got 7 ½ million entries!).

Most elements that go into selling a home are self-explanatory—since Myrtle Beach homeowners have by definition been through …

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