Market Stats for the Myrtle Beach Area May 15 to June 13

MLS Stats for May 15 to June 13 2008:

New Listings:                2366

Expired Listings;            1292

Sold/Closed:                    633

Pending:                          140

Listing Inventory:                                21645

        Residential                                  6717

         Land                                          6139

         Commercial                                 815

         Multi Family                                162

         Condo/Townhomes                     7812  

If you would like more information on our market, or property in this area click on Market Common Myrtle Beach

You Want a Co-Broke and You Want Me to Be Your Buyer's Agent Too?

Here's a new one.  I am working on site for a developer. A realtor came into our office with a customer who had indicated interest in purchasing a home in our community. Once the Customer decided to make an offer she said "Do you co-broke?  I am a realtor." 

Of course I was surprised and the realtor escorting her was very surprised, needless to say.  He was out and she was in. We walked over to our office and the other realtor just quietly left. 

We wrote the contract and she put down her deposit.  Things did not work out and the contract was cancelled.  Some of the things that she had to do by a certain date were not done.  When the deadline passed and she could not get the financing the developer called her on 'non-compliance'. She had missed important dates.  I had been in contact with her reminding her that she had to meet these deadlines, but she was not able to do so.

She wrote me a nasty email stating that I had given her the worst representation of any realtor.  As her buyer agent, I should have done this and this, etc.

I responded that I was not representing her, I was representing the seller.  However, I think that calling her and encouraging her to make the deadlines confused her.  It is hard to believe, though, that a realtor could confuse the relationship, especially when one of her first concerns was that she get her 'co-broke'. But that is exactly what happened. 

This has certainly put me on notice.  Next time this happens, I will insist that the agent send a note to me that she is representing herself as the 'buyer agent'...It's always something!

Why Come to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

I just got back from a week long vacation in Florida.  It was through RCI and the place where we stayed was a Gold Crown Resort. It was nice but there really wasn't much to do except go to the ocean, the pool, or golf.  The restaurant choices were scant even though the beach was lined with many, many high rise condos.  My husband and I were a bit disappointed.

As I entered Myrtle Beach it struck me about the many differences between these two vacation/second home destinations.  Myrtle Beach has over 100 golf courses and over 1000 restaurants as well as several theaters which offer great evening entertainment.  We have over 60 miles of coastaline with great sandy beaches and Ocean Boulevard is dotted with unique shops that are fun to stroll through.

We also have 'mini cities', The Boardwalk and Barefoot Landing, which offer unique shopping, rides for the kids, water parks, museums, cinemas, and unique entertainment - i.e Magic Quest  one of only two in the United States. 

The new Market Common is another unique venue with upscale shopping and great restaurants with Live/Work Townhomes and Carriage Homes reminiscent of the olden days.  It is just fun and relaxing to window shop at night and stop off at Gorden Biersch or PF Changs for a late night snack. 

The new Hard Rock Theme Park opened up this spring and it is a fun place to be, especially if you like to ride roller coasters - there are several of them!  The Zepplin is the most impressive and scariest - only the strong survive. It has a great open air theater and has already brought in some impressive entertainers including Kid Rock and the Eagles.

If you are thinking of a destination for your summer vacation, check out all that Myrtle Beach has to offer. I am sure you will not go home disappointed!

Furnished Southern Style Plantation Home For Sale in Myrtle Beach

Custom Built Southern Style Home

1525 Biltmore Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 View Map

Unique Plantation home designed for comfort and low maintenance, constructed of 12" insulated concrete forms for unequaled quietness and low maintenance. Tall columns that support the wrap around second story balcony line the lower brick covered deck area. Landscaped islands offer a pleasant setting for dining outside or just relaxing. Eight foot French patio doors open into the first floor living area with Italian ceramic Pietra verche tiles throughout. The centerpiece of the living room is the stone mantled gas fireplace. Custom cabinets with detailed moldings, travertine marble counter tops, granite top center island and stainless steel appliances are featured in the open kitchen. The second level has oak hardwood "Charleston" plank flooring throughout. The master bedroom with a lighted tray ceiling has French doors that open to the balcony. Designer bathrooms, generous laundry room, and large walk-in closets complete the upper level living area. Once you enter this special house, you will want to call it "your home".

Details

Asking Price:

$745,000

Sq. Feet:

2730

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

3

# of Floors:

2

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

$58/month

Garage Size:

2

Subdivision:

Carolina Waterway Plantation

Year Built:

2003

Property Amenities

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Trash Compactor
- Full Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Central Vacuum
- Dishwasher
- Fireplace

Completely furnished custom home- Kitchen Island
- Hardwood floors
- Vaulted Ceilings
- Security System
- Balcony
- Patio
- Grass Lawn
- Central A/C
- Central Heat

- Walk-in closet
- Tile floor
- Living room
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Laundry area - inside
- Security System
- Intercom System

Community Amenities

- Security Gate
- Secured Entry
- Gated property

- Swimming Pool(s)
- Clubhouse
- Tennis court(s)

- Playground
- Intracoastal Community

Contact Info

Linda & Paul Cataldo

Main 843.903.0516
Cell 843.283.3009
Email | Website

Update Market Common Townhomes in Myrtle Beach

The new urban village is still selling well here in Myrtle Beach.  There are several models available for reservation and for contract:

Move in ready. 
Located in Market Row - R4. Must close in 30 days. 

#33 St. James     $425,000
#37 Rutledge      $345,000
#42 Alexandra     $255,000
#50 Allexandria   $259,900
#53 Alexandria    $255,000

Located in Pinckney Square - R11. Must close in 30 days.

#47 Bristol          $274,690
#52 Clarendon    $328,000

Contract needed with $10,000 - $15,000 deposit. 
Located in Pinckney Square - R11. Close in 6-7 months. $5000 in builder upgrades available.

#11 Drayton     $263,900
#13 Drayton     $263,900
#15 Easterlin    $341,500
#16 Easterlin    $341,500
#20 Drayton     $259,900
#21 Drayton     $259,900

We also have several Live/Work and Residential Townhomes that can be secured with a $7500 reservation. This is a completely refundable deposit should you change your mind about your purchase.

To view the floor plans, go to Market Common Townhomes.

Anthropologie Opens Up at the Market Common in Myrtle Beach

      The much anticipated Anthropologie opened its doors this week at the new Market Common.  The store is beautiful. The woman's clothing and the house wares offered are truly unique but a bit pricey.  Just walking through and admiring the unique displays, however, is worth the time.  The gift section is filled with an eclectic group of selections sure to please the most discriminating buyer.  To check out the store online go to www.anthropologie.com.

     The developer McCaffrey Interests,Inc, felt that, Anthropologie would be an important retail component of the master-planned, mixed-use development, Market Common. It includes a  mix of retail, restaurant, residential, theatres, and parking - all designed to create a beautiful pedestrian-friendly lifestyle community. The urban center also includes Live/Work Townhomes and Residential Townhomes suitable to the 'city living' many of those here enjoy.

      If you would like more information on this community check out my site: Market Common Myrtle Beach.

Market Common Restaurants Serve It Up Right!

The new pedestrian friendly urban village in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina offers shopping and dining within walking distance of the townhomes.  It opened up on April 3rd with 3 excellent restaurants and the fourth opened over this weekend.  The food and service in each and every one is top shelf.  I have been fortunate to dine at each one.

If you are planning to travel to Myrtle Beach this year, be sure to stop at the Market Common and enjoy lunch or dinner at any of the restaurants below.  You will not be disappointed.

Gordon Biersch Brewery - Great for pub food and unique brews.  Try the Artichoke Dip in a Breadbowl  or their signature 'Garlic Fries'

Travinias - The table height bar is truly unique, but the food is what is truly memorable.  I had the ravioli in Alfredo sauce which was superb.

PF Chang's - Chinese dining at its best.  The lunch bowls for $8.50 are amazing and the lettuce wrap appetizers with their 'make it yourself' dips are fun and tasty.

Tommy Bahamas - The service is excellent and the food is delectable.  The Mahi Mahi was very spicy, but that is just what I love.  The coconut cake slice was so large that all in my party were able to enjoy it.  The open wall on a balmy night made me feel like I was dining in the tropics.

If you haven't been to Myrtle Beach in a while, you will be pleasantly surprised to see how the former Air Base has been transformed into this Urban Village.  Hope you plan on visiting soon...

Check out my website Market Common Townhomes for more information.

Market Common Townhome For Sale in Myrtle Beach

Market Common 3 BR 2 Story Townhome For Sale

750 Howard Street - Unit F, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 View Map

Located in Myrtle Beach's first pedestrian friendly community, where you can walk to the grocery store, restaurants, the movie theater, and great retail shops. This unit has granite throughout, stainless steel appliances, engineered hardwood and carpeted floors, a detached 2 car garage and a private courtyard. Also included is a brand new Washer and Dryer.

The Bristol model has 3 bedrooms up and two full baths up. The first floor has a half bath and the washer and dryer.

This unique community will allow you to park your car when you come home from work and not have to drive until the next day. Everything you will want to do is located with walking distane. Come and visit this urban village and you will understand why so many are making this their home.

Details

Asking Price:

$309,900

MLS:

811678

Sq. Feet:

1350

Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms:

2.5

HOA/Maintenance Fees:

$195

Garage Size:

2 car

Subdivision:

Market Common Townhomes

Year Built:

2007

Property Amenities

- Range/Oven
- Sink Disposal
- Full Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Washer/Dryer
- Dishwasher

- Kitchen Island
- Hardwood floors
- Attic
- Patio
- Grass Lawn
- Fenced Yard

- Central A/C
- Central Heat
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Laundry area - inside

Contact Info

Linda M. Cataldo
Realtor-General Brokerage

Main 843.903.0516
Cell 843.283.3417
Email | Website

Market Common - a Pedestrian Friendly Village in Myrtle Beach

Don't you wish you could park your car when you come home from work and not have to drive again until work the next day?  Wouldn't it be nice if you could grocery shop, dine in great restaurants, go to the movies, or shop at over 40 retail stores all within walking distance?  Myrtle Beach has just the community you have been waiting for...  

Dock Street Townhomes, the new pedestrian friendly Urban Village in Myrtle Beach is bustling with activity and it has only been open for a month.  Located on the former Air Base, it offers 2 and 3 story Residential Townhomes, as well as Live/Work Townhomes.  Prices start at $255,000 and go up to $525,000.  

The residential units offer 5 floor plans, one with a Master Suite on the first floor.  The 3 story townhomes have an elevator option to make the stairs more manageable.  The Live/Work Townhomes offer commercial space on the first floor and 2 floors above for the living space.  It is a bit like the old days when the shop owner lived above his business.   

If you would like more information, check out http://www.marketcommontownhomes.com/  or give me a call at 843.283.3417.  I would love the opportunity to talk to you about this exciting, unique community.

Market Common Real Estate Defies the Odds...

We had a meeting with our developer this morning and I am happy to tell you that he is offering some incentives on new constructions in the Residential section R11 and the Live/Work section R5.

We are offering $5,000 in free upgrades or additional closing expenses (provided they use National City Mortgage and Bellamy Law Firm) in unsold townhomes at the following locations:

1.  Lots 9-15, and 16-22 at Pinckney Square (R11)

2.  Lots 40-44, 1-9, 10-16 or 17-23 at South Market Row (R5)

These special incentives are effective immediately but may be terminated without notice. 

You have expressed an interest in a unit in one of these sections.  If you would like to make a selection, please call me today.  

The deposit for a residential unit is $10,000 and for a Live/Work is $15,000.  You should be able to take possession and move in by the end of the year. This will give you plenty of time to get the financing for the remainder of the purchase price in place.

There are still a few models available that are completed, allowing you to move in within the next 5 weeks. There are no incentives for these units.

Rutledge - #37    $345,000

St. James - #33 (around $435,000) This one just came available and the final price has not been set yet.

Alexandria - #42     $255,000

Bristol - #47    $274,690

Clarendon - #52    $328,000

Drayton - #40    $254,000 (just became available)

Please call me if you are planning to come down to preview the properties again - I can meet with you at any time!  If you would like more information on this unique development check out:
www.MarketCommonTownhomes.com

   My website:  http://www.marketcommonmyrtlebeach.org/