vacation property: Ignore the Masses, Part 318
- 06/24/08 05:48 AM
Bill Lagan walked into my office on Friday, slapped June's Money Magazine down on my desk, and said, "You're gonna love this ." 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 many … (9 comments)
vacation property: Our Top Three Real Estate Negotiation Strategies Right Now
- 06/24/08 04:35 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, … (4 comments)
vacation property: Warm Weather To-Do List
- 06/24/08 04:02 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)
vacation property: Southern Living Says Myrtle Beach is Second Only to Disney World...
- 06/11/08 10:13 AM
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)
vacation property: Do what Donald Trump does!
- 05/02/08 06:31 AM
You've heard it before. We are in a full-on Buyer's Market. But why are people so apprehensive to buy anything? Many are just sitting on the fence, unsure whether they should jump in.
1. Sellers are offering concessions and incentives to Buyers to make their homes more attractive. 2. There are lots of homes to choose from - in various price ranges. 3. Interest rates are lower than they have been in years. 4. If you wait for the market to "get better", you're going to end up paying more. No incentives, higher interest rates and less choices. Savvy investors like Donald Trump love … (1 comments)
Bill Lagan walked into my office on Friday, slapped June's Money Magazine down on my desk, and said, "You're gonna love this ." I knew I was in for something good, since I usually don't have to censor anything Bill says.;)
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