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May 07 2015

5 Upgrades That Add Value When Buying A New Myrtle Beach Home

House Upgrades

New home construction communities across the Myrtle Beach area have continued to become more customizable with their homes over the past few years.  Many of the top national builders that are in Myrtle Beach now have “design centers” where you can visit and make your selections while viewing the different samples. You now customize almost any aspect of your new home.  It is important though that when making these choices that you do not let things get out of hand.

When building a new home you have a budget in mind before hand.  As you enter the design center to select options & upgrades, that budget sometimes goes out the window.  I refer to the visit to the design center as “a kid in the candy shop” mentality.  Everything looks wonderful and you want one of each.  However, you can easily more than double the price of your home with upgrades and also destroy your budget.

Recently, while working with a buyer, she had over $150,000 in upgrades & additions onto the home.  She was easily making her new home the “king of the hill” in the neighborhood.  However in her situation, she did not care. She is planning on living there for many years and wanted what she wanted.  Also, her budget was much higher than what she actually spent on the home.

Below are the top 5 things I would suggest upgrading when building a new home in Myrtle Beach.  This list comes from dealing with hundreds of buyers locally and listening to their wants & desires when purchasing a new home.  These are the top 5 things I feel can bring the greatest value and return on investment.

  1. Microwave Upgrade the range hood to a microwave.  When buying a home, most people want a microwave in their home.  If not, you would need to purchase one for the counter in which you spend more money, and lose counter space!  Or, if you decide to do it later, you have a useless range hood that will inevitably end up collecting dust in the garage, or for sale at a neighborhood yard sale.
  2. Upgrade the range from coil top to a smooth top range.  The cleaning of the coil tops are difficult and make a mess.  You also have to buy new drip pans almost annually because the old ones have become so discolored and dirty.  With a smooth top range, you can buy Ceramabryte and keep your range top looking like new all the time.
  3. Upgrade your carpet padding & actual carpet.  I always suggest paying the little bit extra for the highest grade padding available.  Also, I recommend upgrading your carpet at least one level.  The reason for upgrading the padding is that by doing so it will help the life of your carpet.  Also, it will make it easier on your feet while walking around your home.  The reason for upgrading the actual carpet is to increase its life.  Also, normally the higher grade carpet have less amounts of carpet fibers being released. When I purchased my most recent home, I was not given the option of upgrading the carpet and every time I vacuum my home, I fill
    my Dyson vacuum with carpet fibers at least twice.
  4. house paintUpgrade the paint on whole house.  If you do not like plain white walls and want continuity in your paint in your home, then pay for the whole house paint upgrade up front.  Normally the cost of upgrade is only a few hundred dollars instead of paying a painter afterwards a few thousand dollars to have it done.  Most builders will only allow you to pick one color for the whole home, so if you wish to have a lot of customization in your paint colors in every room, then this may not be for you.
  5. Upgrade the front exterior of your home.  Curb appeal is one of the most important things about a home.  Most builders allow you to customize the curb appeal of your home by choosing a brick or stucco front.  This is something that will make your home stand out from the other same models of your home in a community.

Be on the lookout for future updates where I will discuss options to avoid.  These will be the upgrades that either cost more than they are worth, or will never bring back the return that you invest for them.

If you are thinking of moving to Myrtle Beach and would like help with buying a new home, feel free to contact me.  I’d love to help.

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Written by Jeremy · Categorized: Buying A Myrtle Beach Home, Myrtle Beach Home Tips, Myrtle Beach Real Estate

May 04 2015

National Housing Report April 2015

RE/MAX International recently released a market report for April 2015 with some pretty impressive numbers.  While things are all moving in the right direction, our local Myrtle Beach real estate market is seeing very similar results.  Inventory is going down, number of sales are going up, and so are prices.

So what does all this mean for our local Myrtle Beach real estate market?  It means that if you have been on the fence about selling your home for the past few months, now is a great time to get it on the market.  Historically, the late spring/early summer market has been very strong here in Myrtle Beach.  The time to sell your home is probably the strongest it has been since 2006.

Myrtle Beach Real Estate SignAs I had mentioned at the beginning of the year, 2014 was a record sales year for Myrtle Beach Sing Family homes.  If the first quarter of 2015 is any type of predictor for what this year will hold, things are on pace to shatter that record again this year.

If priced competitively, there is no reason your home should not sell in a timely manner.  For more information on selling your home, fill out the form below and I will contact you to meet together and discuss what I feel your home should sell for.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and working with you to get your home SOLD here in the Myrtle Beach & surrounding areas.

Written by Jeremy · Categorized: market reports, Selling Myrtle Beach Homes · Tagged: carolina forest homes, carolina forest real estate, myrtle beach real estate

Apr 17 2015

Aerial View Of Waterbridge Amenities in Myrtle Beach

I’ve shared before on some of the great amenities that are present in Waterbridge.  Tennis courts, beach volleyball, basketball courts, and of course, the pool and clubhouse.

To give you an idea of how tremendous the amenities are in Waterbridge, I thought I would share this video showcasing them that was shared by my office.  It’s an Aerial View Of Waterbridge Amenities in Myrtle Beach.

If you would like more information on Waterbridge, feel free to contact me.

Written by Jeremy · Categorized: waterbridge · Tagged: carolina forest homes, myrtle beach, real estate, waterbridge

Mar 16 2015

How To Overcome A Dirty Car In Myrtle Beach During Pollen Season


pollen carSpring time is upon us here in Myrtle Beach!  Warmer temperatures, longer days with sunlight and everything is starting to bloom.  While this is one of my favorite times of the year, it is also one of my most disliked.  As everything begins blooming, the level of pollen goes up exponentially.

As an owner of a black vehicle, it’s very difficult to keep a nice clean car and can cost you a small fortune to do so during these months as a layer of yellow pollen coats your vehicle daily.  You can wash your car at home each morning before heading into the office, but that can take some serious time to do so.  In the past, I simply took the garden hose and gave it a quick rinse off.  The down side to that was a spotty vehicle after the water dried.

This year however, I think I’ve found the perfect solution for keeping a clean car through pollen season in Myrtle Beach.  Detrick’s Car Wash now with three locations along The Grand Strand offers what I believe is the best solution with unlimited wash packages starting at $25/month.  This allows me to keep my vehicle clean every day and overcome that annoying yellow stuff.

They have operations set up on highway 544, Highway 501, and a new location coming in North Myrtle Beach.  As a Myrtle Beach REALTOR® I think it’s important to keep my car nice and clean for when I am showing homes to clients.  I’d hate for one of my clients to get their clothing accidentally dirty getting in and out of a dirty car.

So, if you are looking for a way to beat pollen this year in Myrtle Beach, check out Detrick’s Car Wash and their great unlimited wash plans today!

Written by Jeremy · Categorized: Things To Do In Myrtle Beach · Tagged: Detricks, myrtle beach car wash

Feb 09 2015

How To Spend A February Day In Myrtle Beach

While many of our northeastern friends are currently dealing with a snowstorm for the third Monday in a row, down here in Myrtle Beach, we are currently enjoying some really fantastic weather. Today is a sunny, warm 65 degrees fahrenheit with a gentle breeze day.

To give you an idea of how awesome the weather is today, here’s a great video by local Myrtle Beach Videographer, Thomas Hart of Heart Media.  He was out just testing his new aerial drone at the beach, but I thought it was some really great footage showing how awesome a day we are having.  Check it out.

While not every day is this warm at this time of year, it is not uncommon for us to experience several days during the winter months with warmer temperatures. Here’s a graphic showing our average temperatures each month versus several popular northern cities.

MB-Temps

Personally, as someone who used to live right outside of Philadelphia, PA, I don’t miss those cold winter days spent outside shoveling inches of snow while battling sub-zero winds trying to stay warm under four layers of clothing.  Instead, I’d rather spend my time relaxing on a beach chair with my toes in the sand.

If you are tired of fighting the winter blizzards, maybe it is time to consider a move to Myrtle Beach, SC?  Fill out this simple form and I will send you a copy of my Myrtle Beach Relocation Guide for free.

Written by Jeremy · Categorized: Myrtle Beach Real Estate · Tagged: myrtle beach, myrtle beach real estate

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