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Ignore the Masses, Part 318 - 06/24/08 12:48 PM
Bill Lagan walked into my office on Friday, slapped June's Money Magazine down on my desk, and said, "You're gonna love this <expletive deleted>." I knew I was in for something good, since I usually don't have to censor anything Bill says.
Do you remember the Bugs Bunny cartoons from years ago? I'm thinking specifically of Yosemite Sam hopping mad, jumping up and down, his face beet red, smoke coming out of his ears, yelling, "Oooooh, I HATE that rabbit!"
That's exactly how I feel right now about the editors of Money Magazine. And it galls me to think of how … (6 comments)
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Our Top Three Real Estate Negotiation Strategies Right Now - 06/24/08 11:35 AM
Let's agree right away that every transaction is unique and probably much more complex than any of the strategies I present here today. But how can you position yourself - whether as buyer, seller, buyer's agent or seller's agent - to be dealing from a position of strength? Here are our top three winning negotiation strategies for the Myrtle Beach real estate market right now:
1. Market Expertise. Forget what the national media says about real estate. What's the state of the Myrtle Beach market right now? Today? This week? The more information you have about what's selling, what isn't selling, … (0 comments)
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Alice's Restaurant is Coming to Myrtle Beach! - 06/24/08 11:10 AM
Remember Alice's Restaurant? Back in the 1960's, it was a wildly popular song, then turned into a movie. Pretty soon, you'll be able to actually get a table at the famed "Alice's Restaurant" when it opens at Hard Rock Park.
Folk legend Arlo Guthrie stopped in last week to see how things were going, as the restuarant continues to take shape.
Hard Rock Park - committed to celebrating the spirit of rock ‘n' roll - is the perfect venue to honor Guthrie and his world-famous 18 minute long musical monologue. The restaurant will be park's only table-service restaurant ("sit down, sit in, you've … (3 comments)
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Warm Weather To-Do List - 06/24/08 11:02 AM
As it gets warmer outside, make sure that your home's expenses don't make you hot under the collar. Here are our top ideas for this month:
1. If you live in a humid climate, and there are areas of your home that aren't air-conditioned, make sure that you have a dehumidifier installed in those areas, and that it is working properly.
2. If you have any window unit air conditioners, make sure there is no air leakage around them (caulk if necessary) and that they are operating properly. Install a clean air filter (or simply vacuum clean the existing one to … (0 comments)
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South Carolina Wants Teachers! - 06/23/08 12:03 PM
Everyone agrees that South Carolina needs more teachers, but now the state is doing what it can to lure new teachers here with generous housing assistance.
The state Housing Authority is making $20 million available for home loans to new teachers. This works out to be approximately 175 new loans (i.e., new teachers) this year, which will feature a 5.9% interest rate and up to $7,000 in down payment assistance (including the possibility of not having to pay the down payment back). Loan amounts of up to $240,000 are available from more than 200 South Carolina lenders.
Price & Company Realty … (0 comments)
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Myrtle Beach continues to grow! - 06/23/08 10:52 AM
Census Bureau data released last week show that Myrtle Beach continues to outpace most metropolitan areas in growth - despite the gloom and doom perpetuated by our friends in the national media.
The fastest-growing areas in the United States are in the Sunbelt. Experts credit much of the growth in the South to strong local economies and housing prices that are the most affordable in the United States.
The ten fastest-growing metro areas in the country are:
1. Palm Coast, Fla.: 7.2 percent2. St. George, Utah: 5.1 percent3. Raleigh-Cary, N.C.: 4.7 percent4. Gainesville, Ga.: 4.5 percent5. Austin-Round Rock, Texas: 4.3 percent6. … (1 comments)
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IRS Decision Helps Myrtle Beach Real Estate - 06/23/08 10:49 AM
As one of the most popular vacation-home markets, Myrtle Beach real estate investors will benefit from a recently-issued IRS document...
It used to be that nobody was really sure whether a vacation home would qualify as "investment property" under IRS rules governing §1031 tax-deferred exchanges. But, last month the IRS completely eliminated that uncertainty by clarifying under what circumstances one of the most popular forms of Myrtle Beach real estate - your vacation home - will be considered "held for investment" and qualify for a tax-deferred exchange.
If you already own a vacation home in Myrtle Beach, you must have owned … (2 comments)
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Insurance Costs Finally Come Back Down to Earth - 06/11/08 05:23 PM
We received an email this morning from an owner of a condo in a waterway community here in Myrtle Beach. He, and this community, were hit especially hard by the insurance premium hikes after Hurricane Katrina. His HOA announced insurance rates for 2008 and he was kind enough to share the numbers with us. The difference was as dramatic as it was expected... and you can hear a big sigh of relief from Myrtle Beach real estate owners and investors alike. Take a look:
" ...received competitive bids from three carriers and we selected the one with the best coverage for the dollar. … (0 comments)
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The Hard Rock Park is Open! But... - 06/11/08 05:18 PM
The long-awaited Hard Rock Park has finally opened. As Myrtle Beach's first full-scale theme park, excitement is high and the park expects to draw more than 40,000 visitors each day. It's sure to make the top five list of what to do in Myrtle Beach for many returning and new visitors to this beachfront town.
But there is another option in Myrtle Beach that should not be forgotten with all of the hoopla surrounding the "New Kid" in town. Our area is also home to a seaside gem, Family Kingdom.
More than 40 years ago, when Family Kingdom was built, seaside … (0 comments)
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Southern Living Says Myrtle Beach is Second Only to Disney World... - 06/11/08 05:13 PM
Southern Living says Myrtle Beach is second only to Disney World as region's most popular family destination!
Time to make more room in the award storage cabinet.
Southern Living's annual Readers' Choice Awards, which reflect the view of the magazine's 47,000 readers, announced for 2008 that Myrtle Beach is second only to Walt Disney World as a family vacation destination.
This just confirms what those of you who are lucky enough to vacation here with kids already know... and why the Myrtle Beach real estate market is poised for a spectacular rebound once the media moves on to a new whipping … (0 comments)
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I'm still my daddy's little girl - 06/11/08 04:42 PM
Ever since I was little, my dad was my hero. I remember when I was about 6 or 7, and I asked him what he did for a living, he told me he was a policeman. "No you're not," I told him. He assured me was, but I said, "You don't wear a uniform!" (He had transferred to another division after working the beat.)
That night, after I'd gone to bed, he called to me from downstairs. As I got to the top of the stairway looking down, there was my dad... in full dress uniform with his badge shining. I … (1 comments)
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Top Five Super Easy Items That Should Be On Your To-Do-List - 06/10/08 06:08 PM
Depending on where you live, you've probably had some spectacular days to remind you of what's in store over the next few months. Meanwhile, your home is in need of some TLC this month, so let's get right to it. Since we received such a positive response to last month's top five list, we're doing it again:
1. Wash your windows, both inside and out. If you can stand it, scrub the window frames and shutters (if you have them). Replace storm windows and doors with screens. Time to start letting in the fresh air!
2. Pressure-wash outside surfaces. Spray sidewalks, … (0 comments)
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This Ain't No One Man-Show... - 06/10/08 06:05 PM
Whether you've followed my blogs in the past, or this is your first one, I'd like to thank you for reading. After a year of being on AR, I've decided that it's not just about me. I have a whole team behind me that give me ideas and inspiration. They write terrific blogs, and although they're not "high ranking", I felt they deserved as much attention and respect as mine did.
Therefore, I have changed my profile and am now acknowledging my entire team on this site. I have identified what personal information is mine, and will be adding my cohorts … (0 comments)
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