grand strand: come watch the dolphin play - 07/23/08 11:13 AM
Addicted to boating? Georgetown and Horry county South Carolina are boater's paradise! Every time we go boating we are in awe of what we see. Sunday we went out to the harbor entrance and no one else was around! We spent the day shelling and grazing, grazing and lazing. The ocean … (1 comments)
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grand strand: 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 … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Introducing Riverside In Georgetown South Carolina - 05/24/08 08:37 AM
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 … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Heritage Plantation New Listing - 05/05/08 06:21 PM
Remember back on April 25th I told everyone that I got my first listing and that I would get back to you with more info when I finished. Well, I finally finished.
My listing on the MLS is #811016. I just finished my virtual tour and look forward to your comments. If … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Friday Afternoon Funny - 05/02/08 03:56 PM
This struck me funny today... thought I'd share it...
I was walking past the mental hospital the other day and all the patients were shouting ,'13....13....13'The fence was too high to see over but I saw a little gap in the planks and looked through to see what was going on.OUCH! Some jerk poked me … (3 comments)
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grand strand: Hard Rock Park is open! - 04/22/08 08:19 PM
That's right, Ladies and Gentleman... the Hard Rock Park is now open! Sort of...
Called the "Sound Check", the park's soft opening commenced on April 15, with a grand opening scheduled for May 9. (One woman even paid $1,829 for the first 4 seats on the "Stairway to Heaven" roller coaster - in … (4 comments)
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grand strand: Customer Service and Follow Up... - 03/26/08 11:04 AM
In todays highly competative market, you would think that companies would be highly cognizant of the customer service they provide to their customers... their lifeblood.
Over the last week, I have experienced an incredible array of customer service styles from various companies in the technology field. I will not name them, or describe their … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Grand Strand Fishing Rodeo!! - 03/21/08 06:10 AM
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grand strand: Nightlife Thrives in Myrtle Beach! - 03/19/08 09:38 PM
At the moment, a storm is passing through the Grand Strand... but not to worry - it won't last long. It is Spring Break 2008! And folks from all over the country have come to spend a few sunny, warm and leisurely vacation days in our coastal paradise while on break … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Welcome Golfers! - 03/08/08 02:03 PM
If you're familiar with Myrtle Beach, you know that this time of year brings more than just warmer weather and longer days... it's GOLF season!
Pack up your clubs, get in the car, or hop a quick flight down to the Grand Strand. The weather is warming up, the sun is … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Don't miss Myrtle Beach - on prime time! - 03/07/08 05:12 PM
In case you missed my last post, I wanted to continue to spread the word about Myrtle Beach's television debut in Prime Time on the Golf Channel.
Finally, Myrtle Beach is getting the attention it so rightly deserves as not just a golf Mecca, but as the fun, entertaining and accomplished area that it is. … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Myrtle Beach... every Tuesday night on the Golf Channel - 03/02/08 01:55 PM
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has long been known as the "Golf Capital of the World" and has been a mecca for those looking for the best 18 holes to play... but now, we're appearing in PRIME TIME!
The Golf Channel has now started a weekly television show highlighting the best links on … (0 comments)
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grand strand: A Tribute to my Mentor... - 02/25/08 06:16 PM
About 6 years ago, I had the privilege of meeting a man who would have a major part in changing my life.
This older Dutch gentleman, and his beautiful Southern belle wife, have become two of the greatest influences to my wife & I, and I'd like to share a few tidbits … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Happy Feet!... courtesy of Myrtle Beach's Chicora Rotary - 02/25/08 05:53 PM
The Myrtle Beach Chicora Rotary Club, in cooperation with Payless Shoe Company, held the area's first "Project Happy Feet!" campaign on Saturday, February 23rd, at the Coastal Grande Mall. The objective of the project was to provide a pair of new shoes to 100 needy children in the Horry County area.
Elementary … (0 comments)
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grand strand: A Great Home for Anyone! - 02/20/08 01:48 PM
Regardless of the reason you're looking for real estate, you want to find the perfect home for you and your family. Be it relocation, retirement, first time homebuyer, investment, or downsizing... this is a great home!
This comfortable 3BR/2BA home in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach is in the ideal location … (0 comments)
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grand strand: How are those Resolutions coming? - 02/20/08 11:58 AM
Here we are in the middle of February... a good 50 days from New Years and I am curious... how are those Resolutions going?
If you recall, I made the proclamation that I don't make resolutions. At the beginning of the year, I was in the process of making a "lifestyle change". … (3 comments)
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grand strand: Buy, Or Get Out Of The Way - 02/20/08 11:05 AM
Experts who have been involved in the Myrtle Beach real estate market for a few years have all predicted a turnaround in the next twelve months or so. But nobody has been willing to go out on a limb and be more specific on their time frame, or even what we … (0 comments)
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grand strand: We have Moved!! - 02/19/08 06:22 PM
After beginning this company in our tiny home office, and spending a few years in a very comfortable, albeit rented, office space, I am pleased to announce that Price & Company Realty has a new home! As of Monday, February 11, Price & Company has moved, and is now located at: 1310 Azalea Court, … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Don't Forget Myrtle Beach! - 02/19/08 04:39 PM
Now that most of the country is gripped in cold, dreary, and sometime snowy weather, now is the time to think about the warm, cozy breezes of someplace tropical...
When it comes time to plan your next vacation, or decide on your final retirement or relocation destination, don't forget Myrtle Beach, South … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Waterfront Home - 02/19/08 04:02 PM
Introducing a new jewel on the Myrtle Beach Intracoastal Waterway...The construction of 4BR/4.5BA home has just been completed, and it is now ready for an owner! The Charleston-style design charms with gorgeous hardwood floors, stainless steel gas appliances, two jacuzzis, a security system and so much more...The home is situated in a … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Why Real Estate is like Jennifer Lopez... (or Focus on What's Really Important) - 02/18/08 04:23 PM
Thanks to Mark Koestner of www.quitworksomeday.com, on whose blog post this is based.
In the national media these days, real estate is like Jennifer Lopez. It's all about the bottom. In the Wall Street Journal Blog "Real Time Economics,"James Glassman, economist at J.P. Morgan Chase, argues most of the necessary decline in … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Parade of Homes at The Bluffs on the Waterway! - 01/24/08 12:58 PM
TWO DAYS ONLY!
The Bluffs on the Waterway Parade of Homes
To benefit Horry County Children's Shelter
Saturday & Sunday, January 26 & 27
10:00am - 3:00pm
For two days only, The Bluffs on the Waterway, a gated waterfront community on River Oaks Drive, in Carolina Forest, will throw open the gates to the public for … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Heartwarming, yet Heartbreaking... Part 2 - 01/22/08 04:00 PM
I've received many responses to my post last week about my
visit to Ground Zero. Obviously many people are still
grieving for the tremendous losses the country suffered over six years
ago. Meanwhile, the politicians and commentators are bringing
the events of 9/11 into their debates and speeches, mostly
to criticize … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Whew... Back to Normal! - 01/11/08 11:19 AM
Yesterday afternoon turned into a madhouse in the center of Myrtle Beach, thanks to the Republican Presidential Candidates Debate at the Convention Center. A 10' tall sand sculpture (think Mount Rushmore) of all six candidates, as well as a "Welcome to Myrtle Beach" banner, was erected across the street, welcoming these … (1 comments)
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grand strand: So Proud of to be a South Carolinian! - 01/11/08 08:22 AM
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 … (6 comments)
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grand strand: Alternatives for Financing - 01/10/08 11:23 AM
The more I read these blogs regarding the financing crisis, guideline regulations, and PMI increases, its no wonder the market has stalled like it has. The lenders are making it difficult, if not impossible, for someone to get into a home!
Homeownership is the first, and most important, step toward financial freedom. … (0 comments)
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grand strand: New Years - 01/09/08 06:56 PM
Now that we've begun a brand new year, I'm hearing more and more about how people are refusing to make "New Years Resolutions" anymore. And you know what... I agree with them! Typically, a resolution is made and broken within a few days (sometimes hours), inevitably resulting in someone's disappointment that … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Buy to HOLD! - 01/09/08 06:35 PM
Are you in a position where you'd like to own some Myrtle Beach real estate, but you're not sure right now is the right time? Are you relocating in a few years and need some time to get your affairs in order?
Absolutely, this is a Buyer's Market and you are sure … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Corporate Retreat - 01/09/08 06:24 PM
Are you, or someone you know, looking for a fantastic place to host a corporate retreat? How would a 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home on the Intracoastal Waterway in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina sound?This home is so spacious, and has been designed for total enjoyment of the water, the view, and for … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Democracy in Myrtle Beach - 01/09/08 05:20 PM
Finishing out the first week of 2008 yesterday, I must say that I had hoped for a major change. A huge shift. The shudder of the commerce gear beginning to grind away. Alas, no shudder... just the constant buzz of the polical machine heading towards South Carolina.
Yes, the debate is taking … (0 comments)
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grand strand: This time of year... - 12/20/07 01:08 PM
Just a quick note from me, and my entire staff here at Price & Company Realty...
We'd like to extend our heartfelt and most sincere thanks to those in our United States military who are unable to make it home for the holidays. It is because of you that we are able … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Life on the Waterway... - 11/30/07 11:26 PM
Sure there are homes on the Intracoastal Waterway... but none are like this one!
In addition to the typical attributes you would expect from a custom home, this three level, 5BR/4.5BA home offers a view of the Intracoastal Waterway from nearly every room or window!
Other features include:
Discretely located wood-paneled Elevator accessing all three levelsGranite Wet … (0 comments)
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grand strand: They're called "half-backs" for a reason... - 11/30/07 10:25 PM
"Half-Backs"... You may have heard this phrase in the sporting world, but here in the Carolinas, it's got a WHOLE different meaning.
I'm sure everyone has heard of, or personally experienced, the great migration of those folks who are tired of the cold and snowy winters in the North. They pack up and move … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Media Fabrications - 11/07/07 04:29 PM
On October 27, the South Carolina Association of REALTORS forwarded the following article to all members of the Association:
In an attempt to shock its readers into buying newspapers, editors at The State Newspaper (Columbia, SC) fabricated a sensational headline. Wednesday's readers saw "Home sales plunge" stretched across the front page above the … (0 comments)
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grand strand: The Truth about Foreclosures - 11/07/07 03:52 PM
With all the negative media coverage of the real estate market recently, I took an unscientific poll today and asked some smart folks their thoughts about real estate foreclosures. Specifically, I wanted to see how well the media's bashing of real estate has convinced folks that the sky is falling. I … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Endless Summer - 10/24/07 11:51 AM
Grab your beach chair and friends for a fun-filled day at the Endless Summer Festival, to be held on Saturday, October 27th on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. In its 6th year, the festival entertainment line up includes Sammy O'Banion & Mardi Gras as well as Andrew Thielen Big Band … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Secluded waterfront - 10/22/07 01:49 PM
If you're looking for a secluded hideaway on the Intracoastal Waterway, look no further...
Dockside Cove is a private gated enclave of just seven homesites, each over a half-acre in size. Located on a deep water channel, it provides complete and total access to the Intracoastal Waterway (just across from the Osprey … (0 comments)
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grand strand: The one thing I don't like about Myrtle Beach... - 10/22/07 01:12 PM
The one thing both locals and visitors don't like about Myrtle Beach is how long it takes to drive to anywhere else! The first two hours of your trip away from the beach - or your last two hours getting to the Grand Strand - have always been slow going. Local … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Top 5 Reasons Why It's Time to Buy in Myrtle Beach! - 10/16/07 11:54 AM
1. Location, location, location. In the past, Myrtle Beach buyers had to choose between price vs. location. Today, there is inventory available in every area, in every price range. You can get exactly what you want, where you want it. 2. Selection, selection, selection. There are just over 5,700 resale homes … (0 comments)
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grand strand: End of the season? - 10/02/07 11:11 AM
It is the first week of October, and it is another beautiful day here in Myrtle Beach. Temperatures have been holding in the low- to mid-80's range over the past week, but they say we may get some rain today... and boy, do we need it!
A handful of restaurants have closed for the … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Myrtle Beach: Hot or Cold? - 10/02/07 10:40 AM
Unless you live under a rock, you've heard all of the bad news recently about the real estate 'bubble' and the mortgage market crisis from our friends in the national media. But, as they say, all real estate is local. Compared to 2005, there's no question that sales are down along … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Two Home Open House at the Bluffs - 09/27/07 03:02 PM
Price & Company Realty has two homes listed in the Bluffs on the Waterway subdivision in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We have an agent on site to show these two homes from Monday - Saturday, from 11am - 4pm, and we would like to extend this … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Lower Mortgage Rates Ahead! - 09/27/07 02:30 PM
Wall Street got a surprise on September 18. Many expected a quarter-point cut in interest rates, but were treated to an unexpected half-point cut instead. The prime rate -- which influences many consumer and business loans - is expected to follow the Fed's rate cut. If so, the prime rate would … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Is the Buyer's Market almost over? - 09/27/07 02:27 PM
With the mortgage industry crisis topping the news recently, qualified real estate buyers have finally decided that now is the right time to crawl back out of the woodwork. Reports of competing buyer offers are on the rise again, which makes sense because these buyers are focused on the properties that … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Follow up on "Thanks"... - 09/10/07 03:37 PM
I'd like to follow up on the post I made on September 4, 2007...
I have sent numerous "Thanks" cards courtesy of Xerox, and wanted to send my very own "Thanks" to those folks who have gone and shown their support for our service people. No matter our political stance, or our opinion … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Thanks... - 09/04/07 07:30 PM
After enjoying this past Labor Day weekend, won't you take two minutes out of your day to go to http://www.letssaythanks.com/. Pick out a thank you card design, and Xerox will print and mail it to a member of our armed forces currently serving in Iraq . Best of all, it costs … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Look out, Chicken Little... - 09/04/07 07:25 PM
The National Association of Realtors is reporting that home sales for the month of July were down 9% from the same period a year ago. Add to this the recent triple-whammy in the financial press of dismal housing starts, housing permits and mortgage lender meltdowns, and you can guess what we … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Announcing... - 08/28/07 09:40 AM
Price & Company Realty is proud to announce the addition of Steven Resseguie to our sales team!
Steven is a native of the Grand Strand, but left for his enlistment in the Navy. Upon his discharge, Steven travelled and resided briefly in California. However, the Atlantic soon lured him back, and … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Myrtle Beach VIP Card Dave Rourke 877-PAWLEYS-2 - 08/18/07 07:26 AM
Must have when you are visiting Myrtle Beach! Great discounts. ORDER THE 2007 EDITION TODAY! Before you make ANY plans to come to Myrtle Beach, check out the Myrtle Beach V.I.P. Discount Card. Save unlimited dollars simply by presenting your Myrtle Beach V.I.P. Discount Card at any participating vendor. Save on Accommodations; … (0 comments)
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grand strand: The "Dog Days"... - 08/13/07 07:08 PM
For the past 10 days, the eastern seaboard has been experiencing termperatures in the low- to mid-90's with very high humidity, resulting in heat indicies of up to 115. However, Myrtle Beach visitors and residents alike have been enjoying these "dog days" by taking advantage of all the incredible activities the Grand Strand … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Myrtle Beach is #1! Really! - 08/13/07 04:55 PM
Which two words are more popular, according to search engine Yahoo - Lindsay Lohan or Myrtle Beach? Yahoo reported last week that the term "Myrtle Beach" was the top hit on its search engine, ahead of top searches like Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears. In addition, AOL reported that Myrtle Beach … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Great Service is Still King... - 08/07/07 05:51 PM
With the cat yowling in the 'protective' carrier (for whose protection?), I was about to leave the house today when the phone rang. It was the veterinary office in full apology mode. It seems that there was an emergency, and they were calling to inquire if I would like to reschedule … (2 comments)
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grand strand: Upgrading Vacation Experiences - 08/01/07 03:05 PM
The Federal Government has, after 2 years of dragging their feet, given new hope to the Grand Strand in the form of a $56 Million earmark for Beach Renourishment and stormwater outfalls.
Up until recently, everytime it rained, the water runoff from the streets, which is tainted with every imaginable polutant, would … (0 comments)
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grand strand: Myrtle Beach Pavilion - 07/24/07 02:56 PM
Did your family grow up coming to Myrtle Beach and spending hot summer days at the Pavilion? Although the oceanfront amusement park landmark is no more, several of its rides have a new home at Broadway at the Beach, near Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville. And fans who want to take a ride … (0 comments)
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grand strand: 45,000. under 04/07 Appraisal! 4723 National Drive, Southcreek/Myrtle Beach National, Myrtle Beach SC - 05/16/07 12:01 PM
PRICED $45,000.00 UNDER APRIL 2007 APPRAISAL
4723 National Drive, Myrtle Beach SC, MLS#714920 - $499,00.00
Lovely, 2600+ sq. ft. home on the challenging Myrtle Beach National Golf Course
*Recently updated 4 bedrooms/3.5 baths - Bonus Room
*Custom Mahogany Cabinetry in the state of the art kitchen
*New top of the … (2 comments)
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grand strand: REALTY WORLD hits the Grand Strand - 05/01/07 10:17 AM
It is with great pleasure that I annouce the opening of REALTY WORLD - Carolina Coast, the first REALTY WORLD office to open on the Grand Strand.
After a long and successful endeavor with hotel conversions, I am excited to once again concentrate on general brokerage. Affiliating with one of the premiere … (3 comments)
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grand strand: Websites Websites Websites! Which one do I choose? - 04/11/07 06:01 PM
Well 1st conclusion is whether or not you will be editing it yourself or having someone else. There are a number of sites to choose from like one of these Myrtle Beach Home and Loan or Sold The Beach . First site is a paid site for around $599.00 and second … (15 comments)
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grand strand: To fix up Condo or to not fix in Myrtle Beach South Carolina - 04/11/07 05:42 PM
As we all know there are tons of condos for sale on the market in the Myrtle Beach South Carolina area. We all have seen the typical condo, haven't we? I see all the outdated units out there all the time. I always suggest to the seller, if they have the … (1 comments)
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grand strand: Buyer Agency - Should they sign or ride for free? - 04/11/07 05:28 PM
Too many Realtors do not have their clients or prospects sign agency. The next thing you know, you get an email or call saying, we already bought. I had several showings set up for a perspective client starting @ 10:00 am one morning. I waited and waited, then I called about … (58 comments)
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grand strand: Consistency - 01/18/07 09:21 PM
One word can almost sum up everything in this business. Consistency. Its all in the numbers, right? I'm sure you've heard that said before. I know that you need to be able to adapt and change fluently in this business and continue to grow on a business level as well as … (3 comments)
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grand strand: Realty Masters Co. www.SharonSauer.com 843-241-5225 - 01/10/07 08:07 AM
Grand Strand relocation expert. Come live at the Beach the best of both worlds. buyers and sellers welcome.Sharon Sauer - 843-241-5225 - lovebeachliving@aol.com … (2 comments)
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