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Myrtle Beach Green Building Expo

April 28th, 2008 Category: Real Estate News

The Horry-Georgetown Homebuilder’s Association is having its annual green building expo today through Wednesday at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Speakers, green products, and environmentally conscious builders will be presenting their wares and latest ideas.

I would love to have this beautifully written piece about the environment and waxing eloquent about all we can do, but alas, it would never get written. So, instead, here are some interesting pro-earth resources I’ve ran across lately, a few thanks to my fiends at Natural Awakenings magazine.

Local Carolina Food– where to go and how to get involved in local produce

Ovis Hill Farm– for us local residents we have a great organic farmer who delivers most everything a healthy body needs

Big Green Purse– how one consumer at a time can make a healthy difference globally by what you buy

Organic Info- European Union– what Europe knows that the U.S. hasn’t learned

River Keepers– keeping the water clean and always needing help to do so

Peace-

Diana

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Hard Rock- Soft Open

April 18th, 2008 Category: What's Happenin' in Myrtle Beach, Wild Blue's Yonder!

Is this some strange proverb? No, the Hard Rock Park had a “soft” opening on Tuesday. I have yet to go, but went on an unofficial backstage tour last week, and it is so awesome! The look and feel of the place is fun and edgy– it’s no Disney World. My first clue was the poster outside the Hard Candy store of a chic with nothing on but lollipops.

The Led Zeppelin and Life in the Fast Lane coasters took their first riders with front seats going to the highest bidders on eBay. The $6,000 raised went to CEO Steve Goodwin’s late wife’s charity the Sarah Goodwin Foundation.

I live barely five minutes from the park and heard fireworks as I was tucking Lawson into bed. No screams from the roller coaster, just a few muffled booms. I can live with that easily. We already could hear the fireworks from Broadway at the Beach once in awhile anyway.

This is Disney World thirty years ago, and I am glad I have a house in such a prime location and I didn’t pay Disney World price. With the opening of the Hard Rock and the Market Common city center, Myrtle Beach has more than ever to offer residents and visitors.

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Deal of the Week!

April 4th, 2008 Category: Real Estate News

little river There exactly 5,600 3 bedroom homes available to buy in the Myrtle Beach area as of today. Interestingly, there are 560 homes under contract. Hmmm, I think that means there’s a lot to choose from here!

The house pictured is one that I just successfully negotiated for my buyers. It is in an incredible community, Sunset Harbour, in North Myrtle Beach. This house is surrounded by million-dollar homes and looks at the Intracoastal Waterway. My buyers got an absolutely phenomenal deal, and you’ll need to stay tuned until it closes to find out just how good of a deal!

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Myrtle Beach Rocks!

March 27th, 2008 Category: What's Happenin' in Myrtle Beach, Wild Blue's Yonder!, Lawson's Wave to Kids

house of blues myrtle beach I have been there to enjoy my son’s first steps, first words, and, now, his first rock concert! We went to the House of Blues last week to see Rusted Root. They are a great jam band best know for the single “Send Me on My Way” featured in Ice Age (which hasn’t every parent seen like 20 times?).

We had awesome seats on the upper level courtesy of local real estate attorney Robin Ciaccio. The concert was fantastic and seeing my son’s face as he really absorbed the music was even better. I really want to put a plug in for the opening act One Flew South. They are absolutely the best new band I’ve heard in years. Their harmonies sounded just as pure as The Eagles. We came home and immediately down-loaded “My Kind of Beautiful.”

The next day, my son said (without being prompted) “That was the most awesome day of my life.” Wow. Having my son appreciate good music is important to me, and hearing that comment, well, it was a satisfying mom moment.

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Happy Easter!

March 22nd, 2008 Category: What's Happenin' in Myrtle Beach

easter bunny I just took my son and one of his best friends to an Easter egg hunt. Well, we drove all the way to Murrells Inlet to discover the max age to participate is 8. My son is 11. In the spirit of this time of rebirth and joy, I told them both to go for it! My son is completely, 100% a believer in the big bunny and all the holiday mascots, why should he be denied his fair share of plastic eggs?

So, tomorrow we’re off to Medieval Times for their annual hunt. Age limit 12!

On Sunday, we’ll be enjoying the 11 a.m. Easter service at Unity Church in Surfside. For you early risers, there are many choices for a sunrise service at the beach. Sunrise Christian Church at Garden City beach and the Christian Church at Hurl Park (ocean and 20th S) both at 7 a.m.

Abundance and freedom of spirit to all!

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My 15 Minutes of Fame Part II: House Hunters Returns

March 15th, 2008 Category: Real Estate News, Wild Blue's Yonder!, Tourist of the Week

myrtle beach house hunters The House Hunters crew that was here in November came back this week to follow up with my buyers, Sarah and Kelly Geyer. This time was a much warmer day and we didn’t have to wear parkas while filming the “shouldn’t it be warm there?” Myrtle Beach episode. The pic includes the Geyers, the sound guy, and myself.

Again, it was a great experience and amazing how time consuming to film each room– get the lighting, sound checks, us screwing up what we said, etc.. We were quite loopy by the end of the day and elated when the producer declared our last scene a “one hit wonder.”

It is going to be incredible exposure for me, and my buyers were so thrilled to have their moving journey filmed for national tv. And, just in case you ask, we have no idea when it will air– months from now. So, my fame will have to wait.

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Short Sales

March 7th, 2008 Category: Real Estate News

4279607381 Before this happens, there is the possibility of a short sale. This option is an agreement between the homeowner and the lender that discounts the mortgage due to a financial hardship. It’s better for both parties than a fore-closure too. Not surprisingly, with the massive sub-prime loans, ARMs, and investor held mortgages, short sales are catching on quick.

Even if you’re more concerned with who will win American Idol than the plummet of our economy (hey, even Simon is more inspiring), you’ve heard that getting a mortgage ain’t what it used to be. Mortgage companies are closing and large lending institutions have lost millions even billions of dollars. The market is so tight now, even lenders want out of their own business.

Fore-closures have not skyrocketed in Myrtle Beach. And, it won’t be as huge of an issue as it already is in other pricier, heavier investor-oriented states. However, short sales are appearing in increasing numbers on the MLS. I showed two beach houses in Surfside Beach last week that are short sales. One has been reduced in price again since then. These homes have great rental histories and rental reservations for the upcoming season already. The owners simply took on too large of a mortgage to handle.

Short sales are a win/win: it helps the current homeowner and gives one heck of a great bargain to anyone smart enough to buy in a down market.

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Hot Job Fair in Myrtle Beach!

February 27th, 2008 Category: What's Happenin' in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Job Fair I needed a good attention grabber for this article. I think this one does the trick and it does relate to jobs. Not surprisingly, many people who are considering relocating to Myrtle Beach have to get a job. Well, there will be a job expo tomorrow, February 28 from 10–3, at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments, South Carolina Security Employment Commission, and the Coastal Work Force Center are sponsoring the expo. Approximately 100 employers are expected to be here. With the Hard Rock Park and the Market Common both set to open this spring, there are thousands of new jobs here. Bring loads of resumes and maybe a Red bull to keep chipper!

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Do Myrtle Beach Schools Get Good Grades?

February 21st, 2008 Category: Wild Blue's Yonder!, Lawson's Wave to Kids

Report card myrtle beach If you’re considering moving to Myrtle Beach and you have kids, then you are, at least, curious about the schools here. I was a teacher and counselor in the tiny school system my son attended in Illinois. It caused me major anxiety to think about moving him from that school and moving him from the school system where mommy knew everybody and everything that was going on. Well, after two years of research, we moved.

Lawson’s adjustment was way easier than I would have ever imagined. His school, Forestbrook Elementary, is great. They have an honors program (Pelicans), plenty of computers, and as you can see from my last article, they do cool things like trips to swim with manatees. But, with South Carolina perennially ranking at the bottom nationally for school performance, what about some hard evidence that Horry County is any different? Take a look at the Horry County School’s report cards. These reports give stats on all the basics and then some that size up whether a school is doing what it’s supposed to be doing. You can also view the attendance zones so once you find schools that match your criteria, you can figure out where to move.

And, once you’ve figured out where to move, I know an excellent Realtor who can help you find an A+ house.

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Manatee Road Trip- Two Thumbs Up!

February 12th, 2008 Category: Lawson's Wave to Kids

For over a decade, the fifth grade students at Forestbrook Elementary have taken an extreme field trip to swim with manatees in Florida. The destination is Crystal River, a pristine body of water leading to the Gulf of Mexico, home to thousands of manatees. The warmer canals provide the perfect place for the manateees to stay warmer in winter and the perfect place to view these awesome, gentle creatures.

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In 24 hrs., Nu Horizons dive shop led us snorkeling on three different areas abundant with manatees and other sea life. We started at 7 a.m. and the weather was cold (I really didn’t want to hear the exact temp). I was freezing and the thought of immersing my freezing body in water wasn’t pleasant. However, it was worth it. And, the time with my son (who turned 11 on the trip) snorkeling the clear waters, petting manatees, and huddled together under towels on the boat was incredible. Talking with the principal, Mr. Caulder, I learned he has fought hard to keep this trip going under pressure that it isn’t academically necessary. I’m so grateful he didn’t give up. This is absolutely one of the best experiences I’ve had with Lawson.

We’ll go back again, but in July!

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