Hurricane Earl, World Am Golf and Labor Day Weekend

North Myrtle Beach getting ready for Hurricane Earl and Labor Day Weekend.  The forecast is that it will skirt by South Carolina; but, our hope is that it will do the same for the North Carolina Coast!  For weather report on Earl: http://www.weather.com/

The World Amateur Golf Tournament is going on right now in Myrtle Beach.  You can check out the event at:  http://www.worldamgolf.com/

 If you’ve got a minute, you’ll get your laughing pill for a whole week.  Just a little bit of humor when native South Carolinian, Marcia Brody, meets Bill Cosby on This is your Life!  Visit www.LetsCelebrateSouthCarolina.com

 

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Interest Rates 4% & Less ! Buyer’s tax credit extended!

The US Senate voted to extend the housing tax credit and the national flood insurance program to Sept. 30, 2010, announced by Nick E. Kremydas, Chief Executive Officer, South Carolina REALTORS®.  Details to follow.  We’ve learned that: 

The extension specifically applies to only those homebuyers who had already qualified for the tax credit by having signed contracts in place on or before April 30, 2010.

We’ve seen even in the 3% range.  Article on 4% Interest Rates at www.MyrtleBeachRealEstateNews.com

Now’s the time to Buy!  Check out Foreclosures on the Grand Strand above or search the entire MLS to right: CENTURY21 Coastal Lifestyles Newest Website.

Have a Happy & SAFE Fourth of July!  To check out area events Click on Coastal Festivals & Events!

For a little South Carolina conversation check out www.LetsCelebrateSouthCarolina.com.  New article on Hyman Vineyards near Conway, SC.

As we always say, “Come See!”  “Come Live!”

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Questions about the condo market on the Grand Strand?

For a free compariable market analysis, give us a shout back by e-mail with the name of your condo complex or sub-division/community.  If you’re interested in Foreclosures, see complete and current listing on Foreclosure Tab above! 

We’ve done a comparison with 4 different condo projects in NMB (The Ashworth, Northshore Villas, South Shore Villas and Crescent Shores) which are comparible in design and layout.  From January of 2009 to today there has been 34 SOLDs in these buildings and 33 are now either active or pending.  Days on the market are decreasing this year compared to last year.  

Google Map with Listings:  Ashworth/Northshore/South Shore & Crescent Shores

Take a look at current listings or give us a call at 1800ToRelax or return e-mail to C21cl@sc.rr.com for a free CMA on these complexes or your complex or subdivision. 

NEW:  Myrtle Beach Real Estate News link to the Right.  The good, the bad and the ugly real estate news.

We always say, “Come See!  Come Live!  Check out June activities in Myrtle Beach down on the “new” Boardwalk–Click on Coastal Festivals and Events to the right!

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Seeing Green in 2010!

With all the rain we’ve had this spring and summer, sitting in the middle of 3 golf courses, it’s really hard not to see green!  We’ve decided to capitalize on the Green………

We’re Seeing Green in Crescent Beach! It’s the greenest spot in North Myrtle Beach! Three golf courses are here to prove it.  What more could a visitor want? Products and services from your business will round out any visit to the Grand Strand.

Join us for the new annual promotion Seeing Green in Crescent Beach, a Lifestyles Promotion produced by Century 21 Coastal Lifestyles in partnership with Azalea Sands, Beachwood and Possum Trot.

Contact us here to arrange a personal visit from our Lifestyles Promotions Associate Dayna Schirmer. She will give you all the details and invite your participation in the promotion. Opportunities for partners and sponsors at all levels. We’ll all see green!

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Coastal Uncorked this week in Myrtle Beach!!!!!

Read all about it at http://www.coastaluncorked.com/ 

If you watch the food channel and love Myrtle Beach, this was a great event!  We were there this weekend!  To my surprise most vendors were South Carolina Companies–I’ll be writing about those special people I met on my South Carolina blog:  www.LetsCelebrateSouthCarolina.com

Gourmet Food & Cooking comes Alive!  http://www.tasteshows.com/

Visit www.LetsCelebrateSouthCarolina.com to see a picture of “Big Daddy” Aaron McCargo in Myrtle Beach at the show.  What a gentleman!

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May Activity in MB & NMB Up! Up! Up!

Walk-ins up, Tourisum up, streets buzzin and sounds of beach family & fun in the air!  check out the May Activities for the Grand Strand.  Plan a trip to the beach if you’re not already here! 

http://www.myrtlebeachmayfest.com/may_events.html

Hotel Accommodations and Deals:  www.MyrtleBeachOnline.com or www.NorthMyrtleBeachOnline.com

or Visit our Coastal Events and Festivals to the right!  We always say, “Come See!  Come Play!”

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Welcome Spring 2010!

Plenty of events planned for the Spring!  Earth Day not until next Saturday–gearing up is Market Commons pictured above.  Check out the events on www.MyrtleBeachonline.com or www.NorthMyrtleBeachonline.com

The streets are buzzin–the fresh markets are open.  The antique car show, cheerleaders competition and golfers are here as well as Spring, 2010!  Walk-ins and Buyers are here as well.    Most seem to be wanting the Foreclosure List–above for current list; however, it’s a buyers’ market–good buys everywhere.  The tax credit has been extended through April.  A good thing to take advantage of if you can.   Rules in article below.

Read more about at the Festivals and Events to the right and/or visit the  www.LetsCelebrateSouthCarolina.com blog about South Carolina towns. 

We’re looking forward to a robust spring with tourist and buyers wanting to escape from the cold harsh winter 2009/2010.  A winter we won’t forget!  And as we always say, “Come See! Come Live!”

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Thank you for visiting our Website!

Century 21 Coastal Lifestyles’ websites and blogs enjoyed unprecedented success for the year – because YOU are part of our LIFESTYLE! We hope you find our services and information useful.

 COMING SOON!  Our Lifestyle Questionnaire.  Help us uncover the lifestyle you desire!  Myrtle Beach has all the reasons and the seasons to make it your retirement destination!

Watch for our new community focus for 2010. Beginning with Crescent Beach (above tab), we’ll be featuring the many unique qualities which bring the special flavor to our coastal living. Coming soon to celebrate our community – Lifestyle Golf Classic – plus prizes, giveaways and something for everyone!

Please check 1800ToRelax.com often for the updated Foreclosures List (above tab) from Century 21 Coastal Lifestyles, plus all real estate happenings, event news and activities of interest. Follow us on Twitter as we Celebrate South Carolina (below on right side panel)!  Life is Good in SC!

Again, thank you for being an important part of our LIFESTYLE! We wish for you the VERY BEST life has to offer for 2010!

North Myrtle Beach has added new signage:  17th Avenue South, Crescent Beach’s main street gives you at a peak of what’s new in NMB:

You can also visit the latest news media outlets above at Local TV & News!  We always say Come See!  Come Live!

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Heart of Myrtle Beach blank canvas awaits unknown artist???

Our recent mayoral election brought out some compelling comments and views on the future of Myrtle Beach.  I particularly like this one by Bo Bryan on the heart of Myrtle Beach’s future  is a blank canvas for an unknown artist.  Maybe you could be the next visionary for a family oriented tourist/second home town!   Read all about it…….. 

http://www.thesunnews.com/opinion/story/1165603.html. 

 

Just got a note from a friend in Iowa about winter snowstorm approaching…… Burrr.  The weather here in Myrtle Beach is a little overcast today but I’m just wearing a jacket……  A great day for golf, tennis or work!  South Carolina is a great place to live, work and play!  We always say, “Come See.  Come Live!”  

By the way, John Rhodes was elected Mayor and he has been in the hospitality/tourism  business since I moved to Myrtle Beach in 1972.  We worked together at the Myrtle Beach Hilton where he was the director of sales–bringing people from across the county to a place we love–Myrtle Beach!   I wrote an article on Myrtle Beach’s birthday and Mayor John Rhodes under www.LetscelebrateSouthCarolina.com.  You may need to look in archives around the first of the year–at bottom.

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$8,000 Tax Credit Extended PLUS positive changes

Just released from the National Association of Realtors, a guide to new extension and other great benefits……see the guide at

http://www.realtor.org/fedistrk.nsf/files/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf/$FILE/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf

Things are beginning to move–we’re seeing homes finally being sold up North and those contingencies coming off of  offers down South.  Great News for 2010!!!!   It’s time to Come, See! Come, Live!  Give us a call at 1800ToRelax or search the Myrtle Beach MLS Cyber Cafe’ for a taste of what’s happening here along the Carolina Coastline!

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