We have a great line up for the Sun Fun Festival this year.  Many of the events are scheduled and located in the Market Commons area for the first time.  It's a great time to visit and take advantage of these complimentary events and remember to thank the many sponsors.

 Visit this link for more information http://www.sunfunfestival.com

Let me introduce to you to a new opportunity in Historic Seaport Georgetown South Carolina, The Riverside Community.  Only 119 homesites and boat slips are available on the Sampit River, only minutes away from the Intracoastal Waterway, Winyah Bay, and the Atlantic.   Each lot owner will be deeded a boatslip and they will be assigned on a first come basis.   A rare and unique opportunity for boaters, buy your homesite and boatslip.  Riverside is a boaters dream.  

Some of the neighborhood particulars are:

*.25 - .50 Acre Homesites*Village Style Architecture, Single Family Homes with tin roof and minimum 1200 sq foot dwellings with final approval by the Architectural Review Board

*No Time Frame To Build - Choose Your Own Builder

*HOA Approximately $50-$75 per month, Boat Slips Assigned on First Come Basis

*5% Deposit Reservation, Applied Towards Down Payment - Fully Refundable

*Prices Starting at $204,000 to $709,000

*No Bulkheads - Wooden Boardwalk Around Entire Waterfront

*Developer Plans to Begin Infrastructure This Summer 

Rather than paying for boat storage purchase a homesite and boatslip!  Call Me For More Details....Don't Wait To Pick Your Boat Slip!

My sellers frustration is shared by me!  He lives in a nationally renowned developers community, with new construction still going on and we can't put a "For Sale" out.  It is in the restrictions and no one can put signs out and or knows his townhouse is for sale.  In addition to the restriction on signs there is a self appointed "sign patrol"  that tours daily.  Not only do we have to deal with a trying market we can't market his townhouse properly!  I suggested he put a sign in the rear window of his truck "This Townhouse Is For Sale, Call XXX-XXXX".

He called me last week after hearing the new townhomes, not yet built, are selling for more than his and they have four  sold since he listed his.  Just had to vent, I know many of you are dealing with this same issue!  Any thoughts or suggestions would be great.  Maybe we should create something that would signify what is for sale in communities where no signage is allowed.  I put a child's red adirondack chair with a fern in one front flower bed and mentioned it in the agent to agent remarks, to specify which unit was for sale.  This doesn't help with the drive by's though! 

Murrells Inlet offers two weekly excursions for serious cyclists.  On Thursdays in the afternoons I see a group of serious bikers ride by my house and again on Saturday mornings. I have seen these cyclists rain or shine, winter and summer,  I did a little investigating and found this information on the Murrells Inlet 2007 website:

Grand Strand Bicycle Rides

Meet at the Grand Strand Bicycle Shop in Murrells Inlet at 11824 Hwy 17 Bypass for a group bicycle ride. Slower & intermediate riders can meet at the shop at 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 1/2 hour ride. Fast riders can meet at the shop at 7:30 am on Saturdays for a 30-mile 2-hour fast ride. Call Tim & Mary at 652-3700 for more information.

Our area has so much to offer, golf, cycling, surfing, diving, boating, shopping and beaching!  Come enjoy...

266 Camden Circle 

                               *************     $368,900.00   ***************

  This gracious 2200 sq ft lakefront home offers 3 bedrooms, two bath (split bedroom plan) on a .35 acre lot.  The master suite features views of the lake, separate shower and garden tub,  and a very generous walk in closet.  With extra mouldings, ten foot ceilings, formal dining room, Carolina Room overlooking the lake, gas fireplace, hurricane shutters, this immaculate, maintenance free home is a must see!

Allston Plantation is in Pawleys Island, one the oldest seaside resorts on the Atlantic.  The community features a private swimming pool, tennis courts, child's playground and members clubhouse for monthly POA of $119.  The Georgetown County taxes for 2006 were $1,180.  This neighborhood is a member of the Waccamaw School District, close to several golf courses, the ocean, Intra-Coastal Waterway and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.   

Visit http://www.realestateshows.com/show.php?id=202676&traffic=0 to tour this lovely home.

Call or email me today for your Myrtle Beach South Carolina Real Estate needs!                

Nancy Siau, Realtor -  Prudential Source One Properties, Pawleys Island SC

843-450-1835 - http://www.nancysiau.com/

                                     The South Carolina Lowcountry - It's Not Just Home It's A Lifestyle!

As many of you know, Myrtle Beach South Carolina held Fox New's  Republican Debate last night and will be hosting the Democratic Debate 

in the next two weeks.  It was awesome to see what a great job the Mrytle Beach Chamber of Commerce and  South Carolina Republican Party's local and state  chapters did to welcome our visitors.

The Sand Sculpture of the Candidates was a work of art and will be up for viewing for a few more days.  The Teamsandtastic once again went beyond our expectations and I can't wait to see what they do for the the Democrat Candidates.

Whether you are Republican or Democrat we are so blessed to live in this Country!  Just to be part of the election process is a privilege we all need to appreciate and honor it.  Events like this remind us everywhere that America is the best and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else and being a resident of South Carolina is a plus.

Visit Myrtle Beach South Carolina for some fun in the sun!! 

The South Carolina Lowcountry - It's Not Just Home - It's A Lifestyle!  

Visit http://nancysiau.com for area information and properties for sale.                                                          

             An Area Rich With A Waterfowl History!

January 19 - 20, 2008

Another celebration of our unique history to take place the weekend of January 19 - 20, 2008 in the waterfront community of Georgetown South Carolina,  The Winyah Bay Heritage Festival.  This is the second event, our  inaugural one occurred in January 2007.   The festival showcases the uniqueness of our area, our rich waterfowl history,  the hunting and fishing, all of which have been a important part of our history for over 300 years.

Not only does our coastal community appeal to locals,  is has hosted many famous visitors in the past, such as Presidents, Ambassadors, successful Businessmen and Celebrities!  You really never know who is visiting the beach areas of Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach or Debordieu.

The Winyah (pronounced win - yaw) Bay Heritage Festival is a two day event with exciting waterfowl collectibles, art on display and for sale, seminars, lectures, retriever and duck calling contests and on site appraisals for decoys.  You can tour through the  historic district, take the trolley and hear more history or cruise the Winyah Bay by boat.  We have great shopping, dining and night life. 

Come visit our charming seaport Georgetown, South Carolina, dine in one of our award winning restaurants and visit the Prudential Source One Properties office downtown on Front Street to see how affordable our land, condo's and homes is!  We will there to welcome you.

   The South Carolina Lowcountry - It's Not Just Home - It's A Lifestyle! 

Visit http://nancysiau.com for more area information and listings!

With the holiday season behind us and winter days ahead, we all search for ways to pass the time and feed our minds.  Coastal Carolina University offers us great options with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. The University, more than twenty years ago realized the need for continuing adult education and recently received a $100,000 grant from the San Francisco based philanthropic organization, Bernard Osher Foundation.  This grant is presented to 114 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) on colleges and campuses in 48 states, and Coastal Carolina University has nicknamed the program "OLLI at Coastal".

One of the appeals of our area is our growing cultural calendar and influence.  Coastal Carolina University has taken advantage of this by hiring renowned instructors and offering courses in five area centers.  This brings the courses to all our residents and offers a selection that covers all interests.

Have you thought about writing the next best seller?  Would you like to know more about the colorful past of the South and where you now live?  Are you planning a trip to Italy, Germany, France or another foreign country and would love to converse with the locals?  Have you always wanted to sing? To paint? To act or be involved in theater?  By visiting the website, www.coastal.edu/olli you will find many courses to feed and challenge your mind, body and soul.  Foreign Languages and Film, Art & Photography, Computer Technology, History & Government, Literature & Writing, Personal Growth & Skills, Religion & Philosphy, Science & Nature, Local Interest and International Travel, just name a few of the choices.   

The Myrtle Beach Grand Strand is getting grander all the time!  Take advantage of what is happening and meet others with your same interest during these winter months...you will never know who and what you don't know until you do.

The annual Wooden Boat Show  will take place October 20 along the waterfront of Georgetown, South Carolina.  As the third oldest city in South Carolina, Georgetown has a long and important maritime history.  This festival celebrates that history and acts as a fund raiser for the future Georgetown County Maritime Museum.

Vendors display their wares, and boat lovers from all over visit our seaport.  One event, I love is all of the vintage boats that have been lovingly restored on display for everyone to view.  The Show offers their proud owners a chance to talk about these treasures and show the great restoration jobs that have taken place.

Another, unique and fun event is the actual Wooden Boat building contest that takes place. Teams are challenged to build a small wooden boat in a timed event and then have to row their entry across the river!  This is quite a feat...sometimes we have some boat builders who "are really wet"!  The building Challenge takes place from 12 - 4, and the actually race begins at 5. 

Come celebrate our Maritime History on the 20th!  This free family celebration is an opportunity to see our beautiful, Bayfront community of Georgetown, South Carolina, where everyone is welcome.

What does $200,000. buy in your area?  I looked through my MLS and wanted to share what you can buy in the Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet area of South Carolina.  I think you will be surprised with how affordable homes/condos are in this area, within no more than 3 miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

In Pawleys Island you can buy: 

MLS # 720293 Status ACTIVE Asking Price $199,900 Address 141-3 Weehawka Way Unit # 3 Class CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Type CONDO City Pawleys ISland State SC MLS # 714014 Status ACTIVE Asking Priceis $199,000.

In Murrells Inlet you can buy:  

 MLS # 717880 Status ACTIVE Asking Price $199,900 Address 118 Marbella Drive Class RESIDENTIAL Type DETACHED City Murrells Inlet State SC MLS # 715284 Status ACTIVE Asking Price $199,900 Address 1109 Jumper Trail Circle Class RESIDENTIAL Type DETACHED City Murrells Inlet State SC MLS # 717303 Status ACTIVE Asking Price $204,900 Address 7946 Leeward Lane Class RESIDENTIAL Type DETACHED City Murrells Inlet State SC MLS # 715408 Status ACTIVE Asking Price $205,000 Address 613 Locke Court Class RESIDENTIAL Type DETACHED City Murrells Inlet State SC. 

Our taxes are low, for example on MLS #717303 the county taxes are $705.   and the cost of living very affordable.  All the areas are close to the beach, golf, boating, Brookgreen Gardens, great shopping and wonderful seafood restaurants. 

This is a small view of what we have to offer...please call or email me for more information...I would love to help you... It's not just home it's a lifestyle! 

Visit nancysiau.com for more information about the Grand Strand/Georgetown County area of South Carolina.