Gene Carter CDPE
 Professional, Courteous Service / 25 Years Experience / Oceanfront, Waterway & Golf Real Estate Specialist in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Surfside, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield, Pawleys Island, Carolina Forest |
 2200 Premier Resorts Blvd North Myrtle Beach
South Carolina 29582 |
 This iPhone app will allow you to search for Myrtle Beach Properties.
USE CODE 9030 |
News Flashes
IMPROVED CONDOTEL FINANCING
Interest rates continue to drop and more options have become available. Contact me for details.
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Click on the "Calendar of Events" below for more happenings.
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The current 30 year fixed interest rate is approximately 4% for our oceanfront developer owned condos in Sandy Beach II and Holiday Sands. Over 50 buyers took advantage of the 65% price discounts and super-low interest rates in 2011. Contact me for details.
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Greetings!
Greetings from Myrtle Beach!
In my last newsletter, I included an article about how sales activity typically picks up dramatically in January. This year, the trend has been even stronger than usual. I've already had 10 new sales (personally) since January 1. For my thoughts on the big increase, check out "Condo Buyers are Back!".
URGENT -- Big oops on the announcement in the January newsletter for the iPhone app to allow you to search our MLS. The code published in that newsletter was incorrect (It was actually the code for an agent in Charleston, SC). The correct code is 9030. This has been changed on my website.
This past weekend was huge in Myrtle Beach, with a holiday weekend, Valentine's day visitors and the Myrtle Beach Marathon producing an "off-season" boost. More details in "Marathon Heads Up Big Weekend".
As usual, this newsletter provides info on a number of great purchasing opportunities. There's been an especially impressive batch of new distress sale listings hitting the market in recent weeks. Take a look at the "Best Buys" section for more information.
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Condo Buyers are Back!
Compared to recent years, there seems to be a fundamental difference in the types of buyers I've been seeing over the last 2 months - particularly for resort condos. The big change seems to be the long-awaited return of several "categories" of buyers to the market.
Click here to read more
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January Reports
Below are links to several detailed reports on the current state of our local real estate market complete with statistics for just about anything imaginable. Please keep in mind that these statistics cover a broad range of properties and that particular areas or developments may behave quite differently.
My comments:
Mixed bag again. Some good news, some bad news. Bad news - distressed sales are still dominating the market, comprising a very high percentage of sales and exerting a downward influence on prices. Also, available inventory for condos and houses ticked up for the first time in 8 months - hopefully just a seasonal phenomenon. The financing is still tough, especially for condos (70% cash buyers in January). On the good side, the pending sales for both condos and houses were up around 40% compared to January 2011. This correlates with my personal observations as mentioned in my opening remarks and "Condo Buyers are Back!".
As always please contact me if I can be of service in any way.
See link below to interpret terms used in these reports.
Myrtle Beach Market UpdateNorth Myrtle Beach Market UpdateGrand Strand Market ReportSC Monthly IndicatorsHousing OverviewReal Estate Terms |
Best Buys (My Picks)
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The following current listings are exceptionally well-priced and represent great values. This is a live link to listings and will change according to changes in the MLS (Pending, Sold, etc.)
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Upcoming Bank-Owned Listings
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The following properties (see list) were recently purchased by various banks at our most recent foreclosure auction and I can arrange for you to be notified the moment any one or more of these properties are listed in MLS......
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Monthly Foreclosure Auction
(March 5th)
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I can arrange for you to acquire the property of your choice (see list) at upcoming monthly Horry County foreclosure auctions. My contact can purchase a property of your choosing at the auction within pre-determined parameters, allowing you to buy a "foreclosure" property before it is ever listed in MLS to avoid the inevitable bidding war if it is priced well. Please contact me for details.
The following are my picks (see list) for best buys at the upcoming March 5th auction... Read full story
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If you are considering buying or listing any property on the Grand Strand, or if I can be of assistance in any other way, please contact me. Also, please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends or acquaintances and of course I will be happy to add them to my email list.
Finally, please let me know if you are going to be in the area and would like to get together.
See you at the beach!
Gene Carter
Beach Pro Team
Cell Phone: 843-455-4785
Email: GeneCarter@BeachProTeam.com
Website: www.MyrtleBeachAdvantage.com
This newsletter expresses the opinion of Gene Carter CPDE. Specific property information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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