How to Prepare Yourself for Owning a Second Home - 10/29/10 10:26 AM
          If you are thinking about buying a second home, you are not alone.  A  survey by the American Resort Development Association found that 60 percent of households surveyed feel they will purchase a vacation property in the next ten years. The average age for the majority of vacation home buyers ranges from 40-50 years old.  Qualifying as the baby boomer generation, this group of second home buyers consists of 80.5 million people out of the U.S. population of more than 260 million.  Demand for vacation homes is rising as a result of consumers' increasing desire to capitalize on low interest rates, and … (2 comments)

Ways to Make Moving Easier - 10/21/10 01:05 PM
          Moving from one house to another is always a challenge, but it doesn't have to be a nightmare.  Here are some simple tips on how to get it done with minimal stress and strain.
•·         Look at all the alternatives: hiring a moving company, for example, versus renting a truck and doing it yourself.  Whichever alternative makes most sense for you, get bids from more than one vendor.
•·         A few days before the moving company is scheduled to arrive or you're supposed to pick up your rental truck, call to confirm that everything is on track to happen when … (3 comments)

MOVING ON: POWERFUL TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOME - 10/16/10 10:34 AM
       
Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement.  Whatever the reason for the move, you'll need to take the necessary steps to sell your home for the best possible price, within a reasonable amount of time.  Where do you begin?
     
If you're like most people, you'll start by seeking assistance from a professional.  A local real estate sales associate, who knows your neighborhood, can help you determine a fair market price.  The sales associate should also recommend the extent to which you should … (1 comments)

Little River, South Carolina Shrimp and Jazz Festival - 10/08/10 12:29 PM
This weekend ( October 9th and 10th) is the annual Little River Shrimp and Jazz festival. Located on the historic Little River waterfront, this festival is fun for the entire family. It features arts and crafts, live jazz, great food and a Shrimp Cookoff. The festival starts at 10am on Saturday and 12 noon on Sunday. The following is a list of entertainers and times they are performing:
Saturday, October 9
10:00am-11:00am- North Myrtle Beach Youth Orchestra 11:30am- 1:00pm- Bates Holman Jazz Trio 1:30pm- 3:30pm- U-N-I 4:00pm-5:45pm- Kat Daniels Band 6:30pm- 8:30pm- The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Sunday, October 10
12:00pm- 2:15pm- Grenoldo … (2 comments)