April 2010

The Greater Burgess Community Association is hosting a Candidates Forum providing residents an opportunity ask questions and listen to brief (five minute) remarks from each Council Chairman Candidate. This event is open to the public and will be publicized. Community members are invited to take part in this event on June 3, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Burgess Elementary School on Scipio Lane. Candidates for state and county offices including Council Chairman Candidate Howard Barnard, Tom Rice, and three individuals running for Council District #5 - the seat to be vacated by Howard Barnard, are expected to be in attendance.

Click Here to view the Greater Burgess Overview which includes valuable local information about this event!

I thought I would create this blog to educate individuals that visit my blog and website on the short sale timeline and process. I just submitted an offer to IndyMac(Now One West Bank) on a house in the Murrells Inlet area. I will continue to update this blog as the short sale is negotiated and hopefully approved. The buyer is a first time home buyer, so we are hoping to get everything approved and closed by the June 30th homebuyer tax credit deadline.

If you still have questions about what a short sale is, I will be posting a blog in the next few days that will help you to understand a short sale. 

 Update 1. 

4/25/10 - We got all of the contracts signed, filled out the short sale packet, and put together all necessary paperwork.

4/26/10 - We…

Benefits of Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing

Homes in hot climates will often have high utility costs due to the need of cooling the home during extremely high temperatures. To combat this many homeowners turn to energy-efficient air-conditioning units and increased insulation, but they often overlook one home improvement that could significantly reduce their cooling costs. This green home improvement is a radiant barrier. This article will take a look at the benefits of radiant barrier roof sheathing when it comes to keeping your house comfortable while reducing your energy bills.

What is a Radiant Barrier?

Before we get too far it is important to understand what a radiant barrier is and how it works. A radiant barrier is composed of an aluminum…

Inexpensive Things to Do to Help Sell Your House

Your home is one of your most important investments, so when it comes time to finally sell you want to make sure that you get the highest sales price. There are many effective ways to increase the value of your home in a quick and inexpensive manner. Follow these tips for a few inexpensive things to do to help sell your house, and you are guaranteed to have buyers see your home in its best light.

Clean, Clean, Clean

The single easiest thing you can do to prepare your home for selling is to give it an extensive and thorough cleaning. Take this time to take everything out of your closet, scrub all the walls, and make sure the home looks and smells completely clean. Think of a spring cleaning taken to…

Tankless hot water heaters are becoming increasingly popular across the country. Their ability to reduce a homeowner’s utility costs, while lessening their impact on the environment has led to an increasing demand for this superior type of hot water technology. In the US, Rinnai is the number one brand for tankless water heaters. Let's take a look at the benefits of a Rinnai hot water heater.

Endless Hot Water

If you've ever had the experience of jumping into a shower only to discover that all of the hot water is gone, then you understand how wonderful the idea of an unlimited supply of hot water can be. The truth is that much of the hot water used in the home is needed at specific times of the…

Today’s difficult real estate environment makes it more important than ever that your home stands out when you go to sell it. First impressions matter, which is why your house’s landscaping has a big impact on the perceived value of the home. Let's take a look at how landscaping can help sell your house.

Curb Appeal

The moment that a potential buyer pulls up to your home and takes a look for the first time they make a decision as to whether or not they can see themselves living in the house. A beautiful first impression of lush landscaping and a well manicured lawn will let the buyers know that you have loved and cared for the home. On the other hand, poorly maintained shrubs and plantings, along with a yard full of weeds, will lead the buyer to…

Widening and Interchange at Glenn’s Bay Road and US 17

The map shown below indicates the placement of the new Lakes Neighborhood exit and the widening and Interchange at Glenn's Bay Road and US 17. The proposed Lakes exit will connect to Holmestown Road. The additional exit will provide a Northbound exit for residents of The Lakes Community. This exit is being constructed in conjunction with the Glenns Bay widening and Interchange Project. This will also ease traffic when the final Glenns Bay and 17 Overpass Project is completed. For additional roadway construction information contact the South Carolina Department of Transportation or visit www.scdot.org.

View available homes for sale in The Lakes Community, or…

The Sun News in Myrtle Beach released an article on the front page of Tuesdays newpaper that talked about the upswing in home and condo sales in March 2010 compared to March 2009. In all areas along the Grand Strand sales and traffic are on a much needed upswing. Hopefully, this trend continues in the Myrtle Beach Real Estate market. Read the article below from The Sun News. 

Area Realtors see signs pointing toward recovery as the volume of Grand Strand real estate sales seems to be steadily marching upward, even as prices continue to lag.

Single-family home sales were up 14 percent and condominium sales were up 72 percent, when compared to the same month last year, according to data collected from the Multiple Listing Service on Monday.

"It's…

The well established Gates community is having a community wide yard sale. If you are looking at the Gates community as a possible real estate purchase, this may be a good chance to meet many of the neighbors within the community. The yard sale information is below

The Gates Community Yard Sale! Saturday April 17th from 8am until 2pm, rain or shine! A variety of items will be available. Multi Family Community-wide sale located off of Holmestown Road halfway between Hwy 707 and Bypass 17. 

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Real Estate

Myrtle Beach is a haven for golfers looking to challenge their game while enjoying the ocean and a coastal lifestyle. For this reason, Myrtle Beach golf course real estate has become extremely popular for those looking for a new home, vacation property, or a real estate investment. Here are a few reasons why now is the best time to buy a home situated on or near a golf course in Myrtle Beach.

Affordable Prices

The recent correction in the housing market means that Myrtle Beach golf course homes are more affordable than ever! Whether you'd like to be close to your favorite course or enjoy beach access with a neighborhood golf course, you are bound to find the property you are searching for at a significantly lower…