Myrtle Beach Real Estate and Area Information Blog

Collins Creek Landing is located in the Prince Creek Community in Murrells Inlet, SC. This gated community is one of the most active communities with new construction, and based on the search numbers from our real estate website www.PrestonGuyton.com, it is also one of the most sought after communities in the area. ***Left - Custom Home CRG Construction just completed at 747 Woody Point Drive in Collins Creek Landing. This home is listed for $399,000***

Collins Creek Landing is a gated community featuring available lots ranging from .3-.6 acres. Many of the lots and homes back up to wooded conservation areas, lakes, creeks, or some type of buffer. Collins Creek Landing amenity center features a clubhouse, soccer field, pool, playground, and basketball…

CRG Construction just finished designing this home that can be built on several available oceanfront lots in Garden City Beach. Garden City Beach continues to be a great area along the Grand Strand to own a vacation rental as many of these homes are booked throughout much of the year. Garden City Beach is located just south of Myrtle Beach and is within 20 minutes of the Myrtle Beach Airport and Market Common.

This home was designed with the mindset that any size family could have room as each floor has its own living space. With 8 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms and 3 levels of living and oversized porches it will give you enough room to spread out and enjoy your vacation.

CRG Construction priced this home out with many upgrades and amenities. Some…

Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas offer many opportunities to purchase and build an oceanfront home. CRG Construction continues to build and design oceanfront homes all along the Grand Strand. Many of the oceanfront homes we have built are vacation rentals that will book $150,000-$200,000 a year in rental income.

If you are thinking of buying an oceanfront home, give building some thought. We have a collection of homes we have designed that are great vacation rentals or second homes. These oceanfront homes range from 3,000-6,000 heated square feet, and 5-9 bedrooms. All of these house plans can be modified or we can come up with something totally unique to meet your needs.

An oceanfront home built with today’s energy efficiency requirements and…

The Myrtle Beach area offers many areas where oceanfront homes are a possibility. If you cannot find exactly what you are looking for maybe building should be an option you should explore. ***Left: Picture taken from the back porch of a home CRG Construction completed in April 2011, this home is located in Garden City Beach and can be rented through Beach Realty Vacation Rentals.***

Why Build? 

• In most areas along the Grand Strand there are options so you can build, and in many cases building would be a less expensive option long term and right away. With labor prices so much lower than they have been in years, building offers a great opportunity in today’s market.
• Energy efficiency should come to mind. Houses built today have to…

CRG Construction recently completed an oceanfront beach home in Garden City, SC. This home, with over 6,000 heated square feet, overlooks the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. Throughout this home you will find high quality, with utmost attention to detail. The Antique Heart Pine floors spread throughout, adding to the warm atmosphere of the home. The CRG Construction custom cabinets and vanities show that quality and detail is very important in every room. There is custom upgraded Craftsman style trim around the windows, doors, and case openings, as well as 8” crown molding throughout the home.

Once you enter the kitchen with its welcoming appearance; you notice the tumbled marblebacksplash with glass mosaics, custom cabinets, and hammered copper farmhouse…

In 2011 there have been 36 oceanfront homes that have sold along the Grand Strand. These oceanfront homes have ranged in price from $440,000-$2,450,000. Most of the oceanfront homes that have sold in 2011 were vacation rentals in Garden City Beach and Surfside Beach.  This area continues to be a great area to own vacation rentals that will generate great rental income throughout the year.

The most expensive home that sold in 2011 sold for $2,450,000 in Debordieu just south of Pawleys Island. Debordieu is a gated community with a private golf and tennis club featuring many oceanfront and waterfront properties. This home is a 5 bedroom 5.5 bathroom 5,000 sq/ft oceanfront home with many custom features.

The least expensive oceanfront home…

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Build vs. Buy – The Myrtle Beach Matchup

Should I build or buy a home in Myrtle Beach?

So you decided on buying a property along the Grand Strand, now what about property taxes. If you are not familiar with the term the “Grand Strand”, it consists of many areas and cities along the north coastline of South Carolina. The most recognized area along the Grand Strand is Myrtle Beach, SC.  Other areas include North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, Conway, Carolina Forest, Briarcliffe, and Socastee.

There are two things to consider when figuring out what your taxes will be on your property. If it is an investment property, second home, vacant land, or commercial property the taxes will be figured at 6%.(This is not 6% of the assessed value, so don’t fall out of your chair) Say you own a vacant lot…

The Grand Strand has many areas along the coast that offer oceanfront homes, as of July, 3 2010 there are currently 132 oceanfront homes listed along the Grand Strand. From oceanfront estates to vacation homes that offer great investment potential you are sure to find an oceanfront home that will suit your needs. I will break down the areas along the Grand Strand and the type of oceanfront properties you will find in each area.

Myrtle Beach is the most recognized area along the Grand Strand and offers oceanfront homes from $975,000-$4,900,000. Many of the oceanfront homes located along “Golden Mile” section of Myrtle Beach are located on larger oceanfront lots. If you are looking for an oceanfront vacation rental a majority of the homes found along…