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Myrtle Beach Real Estate is Heating UP!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Century 21 The Harrelson Group Firm | 7 Offices

It appears that 2011 will be a long awaited breakout year for Myrtle Beach real estate. We are starting to see a huge increase in web traffic, buyer calls, showing appointments and contracts written.Let me share with you why the buyers tell us they are going to buy this year.

1. The inventory of condos for sale is starting to decrease. The selection of quality properties is getting thin.

2. Developers are starting to build spec homes again in Myrtle Beach which means that they feel the residential market has finally found the bottom.

3. Land sales are starting to occur which has not happened for 5 years along the Grand Strand.

4. There is a fear of increased interest rates in the near future so they want to purchase their investments while the money is cheap.

5. Buyers are taking advantage of those banks that need to liquidate their real estate holdings through foreclosure. The banks are often letting these propeties go for really low prices. We have recently seen condos for sale in Myrtle Beach by banks selling for less than $70,000 on the ocean front.

We all know that this is the time to purchase real estate. Buy low, hold and sell high is the method for creating wealth in real estate.

Final Thought...

Go out and buy some real estate.

 

Comments(5)

Tony Morganti
RE/MAX Crossroads in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow, Ohio - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
CRS, ABR, SRES - Cuyahoga Falls, Stow

Less than $70,000 on the oceanfront?  That is awesome.  I think the sales in your market are going to come roaring back.  Good luck.  Myrtle Beach is one of my all time favorite places.

Jan 28, 2011 11:35 PM
Greg Harrelson
Century 21 The Harrelson Group Firm | 7 Offices - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

I agree Tony. The prices in Myrtle Beach are lower than they should be. I expect a recovery soon.

Jan 29, 2011 02:16 AM
Jan Chilton
Myrtle Beach, SC
Real Estate Marketing

I was listening to Dickie Smith about 6 years ago talking about real estate here.  He's the owner of all the Dick's Pawn Shops and has lived here all his life.  Originally his father owned the Kit-Kat Motel.

He said, "I have seen real estate prices go way up, and way down quite a few times.  But when it comes to Myrtle Beach, eventually it always goes up.  It may go too far up and have to back down...but it never actually goes down long term.  If you can hold on to a property for several years, you will eventually make money on it."

That man has a golden thumb, too.  He knows whereof he speaks. And of course that follows your rules, Greg.  Buy low...not high.

Jan 30, 2011 03:06 AM
Wendy Hodges
Re/Max Southern Shores - Myrtle Beach, SC
Davis & Hodges

Greg:

This is on point with everything Kim and I are seeing also. We have many buyers looking for land... such fabulous buys ... when you can get a lot for $32,000 that previously sold in the $180,000's... WOW! What a wonderful time for all the saver who are finally being rewarded. I just had a new construction home go under contract prior to drywall. I sincerely think we'll have a housing shortage by next year considering all the baby boomers... 10,000 retiring everyday. Builders, get ready!!!

 

Feb 01, 2011 11:38 PM
Greg Harrelson
Century 21 The Harrelson Group Firm | 7 Offices - Myrtle Beach, SC
Myrtle Beach Real Estate

I agree with you Wendy. Things are looking up. I don't think we will see 2005 markets yet I do believe this market will strive for years to come.

Feb 21, 2011 11:42 PM