Myrtle Beach SC Real Estate Information

Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach resales

2010-04-29T16:06:00.002-04:00

Grande Dunes real estate can be described as nothing less than extraordinary! Grande Dunes is an upscale master planned residential resort positioned between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Grande Dunes boasts several luxurious communities with most of the exquisite properties situated on either one of the Grande Dunes golf courses, the Intracoastal Waterway or the Atlantic Ocean.
If you're interested in owning property at one of these prestigious addresses, check out Myrtle Beach Grande Dunes resales. The Elliott website contains all resale listings in Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach. Search all Grande Dunes Myrtle Beach resales, foreclosures, or vacant lots for sale.

Myrtle Beach real estate foreclosures

2010-04-22T10:37:00.002-04:00

As everyone knows, foreclosures in the U.S. are imminent right now. As only natural, foreclosure rates in Myrtle Beach are higher due to large numbers of investors in resort areas. However, this negative situation presents an amazing opportunity for buyers. Investment opportunities in Myrtle Beach abound.
Myrtle Beach, SC has all different kinds of real estate including year-round residences, channel homes, oceanfront condos, beach homes, retirement homes, etc.
Elliott Realty has Myrtle Beach foreclosures agents on duty at all times to help you with the sale or purchase of Myrtle Beach real estate foreclosure property. Call (888)280-5704 to speak with one of our Myrtle Beach foreclosure real estate agents who can help you find the home, condo, vacation home, investment property, or land that you are looking for. Or, you can visit our website, www.elliottgmac.com, to search all foreclosure listings in Myrtle Beach.

North Carolina beach real estate

2010-04-08T12:38:00.003-04:00

Just a short car ride up the coast from the Grand Strand you will find beautiful North Carolina beach real estate. While Myrtle Beach may be the larger tourist destination, beach real estate in North Carolina is just as great! NC beach real estate includes several towns and areas in Brunswick County, including: Calabash, Carolina Shores, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Caswell Beach, Shallotte, Holden Beach, Supply, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, and Southport.
Many of Elliott's Real Estate Agents are brokers in North Carolina as well and have vast knowledge of NC beach real estate.
Call us today or visit any one of our four North Myrtle Beach offices for more information!

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Condos

2010-04-06T16:03:00.003-04:00

If you're a golfer, Myrtle Beach is the place to be! Along with the countless golf courses, there are many golf course condos in Myrtle Beach SC as well as North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Surfside Beach, etc.! Pick your favorite Grand Strand area and there is sure to be a Myrtle Beach golf condo for sale!
Click here to search for Myrtle Beach golf course condos.
You can also visit any of our four offices in North Myrtle Beach and speak to one of our Premier Service certified estate agents.

Senator Dick Elliott Barefoot Drop-In

2010-04-01T10:00:00.002-04:00

Please join us for a reception honoring Senator Dick Elliott tonight at Barefoot Resort Lakeside Conference Center from 5-7 p.m.! Senator Dick Elliott proudly serves South Carolina Senate District 28 including Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Counties.
$250 per couple/single. All contributions are greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your support!!

South Carolina beach real estate

2010-04-01T09:27:00.003-04:00

If you're interested in beach real estate in South Carolina, the Grand Strand, which comprises all of the Myrtle Beach area as well as the North and South ends is the best place to look!
South Carolina beach real estate is really extraordinary. Whether you're looking for a vacation home, retirement home, oceanfront condo investment or considering relocation, we can find the perfect property for you. Our onsite Elliott Real Estate Professionals are experts at SC beach real estate, specifically all 70 miles of the Grand Strand down to Pawleys Island and Georgetown County. You are sure to find the South Carolina beach real estate you're looking for by viewing all SC beach real estate on our free MLS search.
Elliott is your #1 source for beach real estate in South Carolina!

Myrtle Beach oceanfront condos for sale

2010-03-27T15:47:00.004-04:00

Are you searching for Myrtle Beach oceanfront condos for sale? Then you've come to the right place! Search our website for all ocean front condos, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Murrells Inlet, and Myrtle Beach condos for sale.
With thousands of ocean front condos to choose from and prices at an all-time low, there has never been a better time to buy! Options for Myrtle Beach oceanfront condos for sale range from efficiencies to many bedrooms and baths. Search all ocean front condos, Myrtle Beach condos, and Myrtle Beach oceanfront condos for sale here. You'll be sure to find just what you are looking for at a fantastic price!

Moving to Myrtle Beach?

2010-03-22T15:33:00.002-04:00

Moving to Myrtle Beach?? Whether you are just considering Myrtle Beach relocation or are planning on relocating to Myrtle Beach, call us! We have several Myrtle Beach relocation experts available to talk with you and help you through the entire process.
Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are wonderful places to work and play. There are so many entertainment options for you to choose from including the many fabulous golf courses as well as mini-golf, outlet shopping, restaurants, festivals, etc., etc.!
Contact Elliott Realty today to assist you with all of your Myrtle Beach Relocation needs or visit our website to search all listings.

Spring!

2010-03-19T16:48:00.002-04:00

Spring starts tomorrow and there has never been a better time to buy real estate! We have tons of brand new listings to check out! View all MLS listings on our website: www.elliottgmac.com or call (888) 280-5704 to speak to one of our qualified estate agents now.

St. Patrick's Day Festival

2010-03-12T15:01:00.002-05:00

Come see us at the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival on Main Street Saturday, March 13th, 2010. Our booth will be located near Two Blondes on the Beach!
The parade is from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and the street festival will start at 11:00 and go until 4:00 p.m. There will be lots of food, prizes, and entertainment!

Myrtle Beach Condo Foreclosures

2010-03-04T10:34:00.002-05:00

There couldn't be a better time to buy with all of the Myrtle Beach condo foreclosures currently on the market! Condo foreclosures in Myrtle Beach, SC are abundant, but don't last long on the market as their prices are usually much lower than comparable properties. This is a great opportunity to purchase your very own beach retreat or second home!
Elliott Real Estate agents can provide you with a list of Myrtle Beach foreclosure condos as well as pre-foreclosure condos.
Call Elliott Realty today at (843) 280-5704 or email marketing@elliottgmac.com for more information on condo foreclosures in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Direct Flights from Toronto to Myrtle Beach International

2010-03-02T10:09:00.002-05:00

Porter Airlines' first direct flight from Toronto to Myrtle Beach has landed! The new 2 hour direct flight from Canada had 50 passengers on its first trip.
Read all about the new flights and Porter Airlines here!

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2010-02-27T10:18:00.000-05:00

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Reviving Point of Sale a Priority

2010-02-15T11:38:00.001-05:00

thesunnews.com:

Grand Strand legislators are hoping to revive the point-of-sale bill that failed to pass the S.C. Senate this week, which has left Horry County schools relieved and Realtors disappointed.

The bill would repeal the point-of-sale provision created by a 2006 tax law, which uses the price of a property when it is sold to determine the value of the property for tax assessments.

A compromise - negotiated between cities, counties and the S.C. Association of Realtors, which wasn't passed this week - would have suspended the point-of-sale assessment on commercial and investment property in 2010. That would mean any person buying those types of properties would be taxed at the current assessed value, rather than the assessed value at the time of the purchase. After 2010, commercial and investment properties would be taxed at 80 percent of its assessed value at the time of the sale.

For the full story, click here.

SC Tax Break OK'd for 2nd homes

2010-02-11T11:01:00.001-05:00

People with second homes, rental property or commercial property will get a tax break under legislation that won key approval Tuesday in the South Carolina Senate.

A voice vote approved a compromise that softens the tax bill for commercial and residential property an owner doesn't live in. Final approval Wednesday sends the measure back to the House with differences expected to be worked out later.

For the full story, click here.

Ron Jackson Earns Broker's License

2010-02-09T14:38:00.001-05:00

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC — January 28, 2010 — Ron Jackson, Realtor of Elliott GMAC Real Estate, has earned his Real Estate Broker’s License. To earn this designation, Ron completed 90 hours sales agent and 60 hours Broker classroom course hours that concentrated on Ethics, Contracts, Trust Accounts, Planning, Operating a Brokerage, Liability, Agency Laws, and Appraisals. The Broker designation requires 150 hours of classroom work, a minimum of 3 years experience as an active sales agent, and passing a final examination.

“Continuing my professional education is a necessity in my career,” said Ron Jackson. “Earning this designation is an example of my commitment to providing the most comprehensive real estate services available to my customers and clients.”

Along with acquiring his Broker’s License, Ron was recently accepted into the CCAR Leadership Training Program for 2010 and is a member of the 2010 CCAR Legislative Committee.

Jackson joined Elliott GMAC Real Estate in 2006. His success in the real estate industry has been rewarded by numerous honors including the Rising Star award, Top Producer awards, and Top Sales Agent awards.

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Foreclosure/Short Sales

2010-02-03T14:36:00.002-05:00

Ron Jackson of Elliott Realty/GMAC Real Estate in North Myrtle Beach has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process.

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

In the Myrtle Beach area, more than 1,575 homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges. Local experts say that even high-priced homes are not immune.

“This CDPE designation has been invaluable as I work with sellers and lenders on complicated short sales,” said Jackson. “It is so rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure.”

Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute in Boca Raton, Fla., said that Realtors® such as Ron Jackson with the CDPE designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys their credit rating. These experts also may better understand market conditions and can help sellers through the emotional experience, he said.

The Distressed Property Institute opened in January 2008 and provides training on-site and online. The CDPE is the premier designation for Realtors helping homeowners in distress and handling short sales.

“Our goal is to educate as many people as possible so we can help as many homeowners as possible,” Charfen said.

For more information about CDPE designation please call 1-800-482-0335. To reach Ron Jackson, CDPE, Realtor® in the Myrtle Beach area, call 843-457-5522.

Good news for the Real Estate market

2010-01-22T16:21:00.001-05:00

Home Prices Trend Up
Source: MBANewslink.com; Mike Sorohan (1/7/2010)

After two years of “steadily dismal” national home price declines, a report from Clear Capital, Truckee, Calif., suggests a more positive outlook for 2010.
The latest Clear Capital Home Data Index Market Report released this morning shows national quarterly home price gains of 1.7 percent, with all four regions showing improvement. Year over year, home prices posted a price change of -1.3 percent, a substantial improvement over 2008’s -20.4 percent change.
Additionally, the report said the national REO saturation rate fell by nearly 16 percentage points in December from the beginning of the year, to 25.5 percent.
“Home buyer credits mixed with low interest rates have helped return homebuyers to the marketplace,” the report said. “At the same time, loan modification programs have helped regulate the new supply of distressed properties. Throughout 2009, these factors contributed to the national REO saturation rate dropping, helping to drive prices up during the summer months and stabilizing home prices.”
Regionally, home prices gained strongest in the Midwest, 4.1 percent. The South and West each recorded gains of 1.2 percent; the Northeast saw a 0.4 percent gain.
At the Metropolitan Statistical Area level, Detroit--a market that really had nowhere else to go but up--once again led highest-performing markets, showing a 17.4 percent gain. Overall, Clear Capital said MSA home prices continue to improve, with seven of the 15 highest-performing markets posting positive yearly gains; last year at this time, just one market returned positive year-over-year marks.
Another market, Las Vegas, turned in its first positive quarterly price gain in more than three years, gaining 1.1 percent. Clear Capital noted that while its yearly price decline (-27.4 percent) remains high, Las Vegas is “showing signs of transitioning from home-price freefall, to more traditional trends.”

New Listings

2010-01-18T16:34:00.002-05:00

3 bedroom/2 bathroom home, Carolina Shores - Calabash, Brunswick County, NC
$184,900

3 bedroom/3 bathroom home, Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, SC
$269,900

Carolina Forest, Myrtle Beach

2010-01-04T11:05:00.004-05:00

Carolina Forest is a beautiful suburban residential area just West of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Carolina Forest school systems are award-winning and are one of the top school districts in the state. Carolina Forest also has it's own post office, fire department, grocery stores, many restaurants and fast-food choices, sports bars, fitness clubs, doctors offices, churches, community center, several golf courses, etc., etc.! Many people love the fact that when you're in Carolina Forest, you don't ever have to get on the very busy Highway 501 or Highway 17 to get to all of these places! They are all located within the Carolina Forest Community. The Carolina Forest section of Myrtle Beach has been growing rapidly in the past 10 years with very unique and highly sought-after real estate. There is a wide selection of real estate in Carolina Forest, including condominiums, single-family homes, estate homes, townhouses, garden homes, and lake-front homes and homesites. Some very popular subdivisions in Carolina Forest are Walker's Woods, Plantation Lakes, Covington Lake, and Waterford. Click here to check out one of our Carolina Forest home listings.

House Flipping Makes a Comeback!

2009-12-28T13:44:00.002-05:00

During the housing boom, millions of Americans tried to make money by buying and then quickly reselling new houses and condominiums. That kind of flipping stopped several years ago, as home sales stalled amid a surge in foreclosures and curtailed lending.

Now, a different breed of flipper is proliferating: one who seeks bargains at foreclosure auctions. Unlike the boom-time flippers, the latest generation needs cold cash, lots of local-market knowledge and strong nerves.

Click here to read the whole story from msn.com

Area Realtors streamline short sales

2009-12-21T10:11:00.001-05:00

A task force of Grand Strand Realtors has agreed on a set of 13 guidelines to help speed up and simplify the short sale process.

Short sales, which have become popular as homeowners are struggling to keep their homes, occur when a seller tries to avoid foreclosure by negotiating with the lender to sell the property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. About 9 percent of all single-family homes and 12 percent of condominiums listed for sale in the Multiple Listing Service on Friday are identified as lender-approved or potential short sales.

Click here for the full article from www.thesunnews.com.

10 Most Overpriced Metro Areas

2009-12-18T14:06:00.001-05:00

Click here for the full article from MSN.com.

The 10 most overpriced metro areas

1. Orlando-Kissimmee, Fla.
2. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, Fla.
3. Jacksonville, Fla.
4. Baltimore-Towson, Md.
5. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill.-Ind.-Wis.
6. San Antonio
7. Denver-Aurora, Colo. (tie)
7. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. (tie)
9. Indianapolis-Carmel, Ind.
10. Austin-Round Rock, Texas (tie)
10. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, Tenn. (tie)

Fabulous New Listings!

2009-12-14T15:53:00.002-05:00

Check out some of our brand new listings along the Grand Strand!

Vacant Land - Ocean view in the front, canal view in the back!
50' x 125' lot in Cherry Grove, North Myrtle Beach, SC
5205 N Ocean Blvd.
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$395,000

Beautiful River Hills home - 3 br/2 ba gorgeous home on golf course!
River Hills Golf Course, Little River, SC
2985 Woodberry Court
Little River, SC
$314,000

Inlet Point Villas - where the ocean meets the inlet.
1 br/1 ba condo in Cherry Grove, SC
13F Inlet Point Villas
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$139,900

Cozy 1 br/1 ba get-a-way in Cherry Grove!
Tons of amenities in this Little River Neck area
5400 Little River Neck Road #98
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$99,900