Myrtle Beach Real Estate Report

Gene Carter and The Beach Pro Team

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www.MyrtleBeachAdvantage.com 

May 2013
Volume 2013   Issue 04
In This Issue
April Reports
The Retreat @ BF
Best Buys

Gene Carter CDPE
Gene

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
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Interest rates continue to drop and more options have become available.  Contact me for details.

 

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Greetings!

Greetings from Myrtle Beach!

 

Summer's here! Some "locals" aren't crazy about the warm weather and throngs of vacationers but I love it. I love seeing the restaurants full and lots of people enjoying the beaches, shops, live entertainment and all the other attractions I am lucky enough to be able to enjoy all year long.

 

Early summer is also a busy time for real estate sales. I had 9 sales last week - my biggest one week total since the big boom a few years ago. I sent out an email mentioning a group of new listings on June 6 and, as of today, 6 of the 15 listings are already under contract - but there are still some good ones left!

 

An article in today's Sun News mentioned that Horry County, which includes Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, is one of the 100 fastest growing counties in the country - ranking 73rd in population growth since 2010. To put this in perspective there are over 3000 counties in the US. Link to Horry County article 

 

I mentioned The Retreat at Barefoot Resort in last month's newsletter. This brand new development from the developer of North Beach Plantation offers detached homes starting at $200K. They have now started accepting reservations at low introductory prices. A golf membership is included. Detailed info and prices below. Please contact me directly.

 

My Best Buy picks this month include oceanfront  and ocean view houses as well as condos in

Atlantica III, Avista, Bay View, Breakers Boutique, Breakers Resort, Brighton, Camelot, Caribbean Resort, Carolinian Beach Resort, Dunes Village, Grand Atlantic, Grande Shores, Island Vista, Long Bay, Magnolia Pointe, Mar Vista Grande, Margate Tower, Monterey Bay, North Beach, Northshore Villa, Ocean Reef, Oceans One, Pinnacle, Sea Watch, Southwind, The Horizon and Yacht Club Villas.

 

I also have access to an oceanfront 2BR Breakers Resort condo at a below market price (not in MLS). Please contact me directly if you are interested.

 

Come see me at the beach!  

April 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.  

 

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 Update
 North Myrtle Beach Market Update
 Grand Strand Market Report
 SC Monthly Indicators
Housing Overview

Real Estate Terms
The Retreat at Barefoot Resort

The Retreat at Barefoot Village will occupy the last developable area within Barefoot Resort, one of the Grand Strand's most impressive master-planned communities. The developer is the same one that built the homes and villas in nearby North Beach Plantation - a world-class oceanfront community. The Retreat will feature similar designs and the same high quality construction.  

 

The Retreat offers a great affordable opportunity for a prospective second home owner or permanent resident who wants a high quality detached residence in a resort setting rather than a condo. 2BR bungalows start at $199,900 and the prices for full-sized homes range to the high $300s. A golf membership is included with purchase. HOA fees are relatively low and conventional fixed rate financing is available.

 

The bungalows and the villas at The Retreat can be rented out short -term to vacationers but the larger single family homes must be primary residences or true second homes. Owners and guests have access to the huge nearby pool along the Intracoastal Waterway next to the Barefoot Resort Marina.

 

The Retreat at Barefoot Resort Brochure 

 

Barefoot Resort is a spectacular 2300 acre beach and golf resort located about 1.5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. This master-planned community offers 4 championship golf courses, miles of biking/walking paths, 4 on-site restaurants, a deep-water marina, numerous swimming pools and other water amenities, 30 different neighborhoods and weekly and monthly social events.

 

Just across the waterway from Barefoot Resort is Barefoot Landing, an award-winning shopping and dining destination with live theater performances, over a dozen restaurants and more than 100 shops.

Reservations are now being accepted at The Retreat with home construction planned for early fall. Discounted introductory pricing is currently available.

 

Please contact me directly if you want more information or if you want to check out The Retreat while you are in the area. Thank you.

Best Buys (My Picks)
Ocean  

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.)  Please call me directly if you find something of interest to you.

 

OF/OV Homes Brochures:       Link to Listings 

OF/OV Homes Spreadsheet:  Link to Spreadsheet 

 

Condo Brochures:       Link to Listings

Condo Spreadsheet:  Link to Spreadsheet
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:  [email protected]
Website:  www.MyrtleBeachAdvantage.com

This newsletter expresses the opinion of Gene Carter CPDE.  Specific property information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.