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Sep 28 2011

Things To Do In Myrtle Beach- Tupelo Bay Golf Center

Is golf one of your favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach? If so, then you need to check out one of my favorite places, Tupelo Bay Golf Center. It has a lighted Driving Range as well as an 18 hole Par 3 Course and a fully lit Executive Course. Average distance on the Executive Course is 120 yds. However, a few of the holes are just over 300 yards. They also have golf carts available so you do not need to lug your bag across all 18 holes. If you prefer to walk the course, they do have pull carts available as well.

The best part of Tupelo Bay is that you can play their courses either during the day or even at night. Thanks to plenty of installed spotlights, you can play these holes even after dark. Since I am usually busy during the day, I take full advantage of the lit courses. Also, in the summer when temperatures are hovering around 90+ degrees, it makes it very nice to be able to play in the evening.

The executive course features some great challenging holes that test your skills with narrow fairways, large sand traps, and large bodies of water. Playing here will definitely sharpen your skills. Which is one of the many reasons why this is one of my favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach related to golf. As some may know, I am a professional army golfer at times down the course. (You know: left, right, left, right all the way down the fairway to the hole)

Here are a few photos from one of my trips to Tupelo Bay Golf Center:

Tupelo Bay is located at:

1800 Business 17 South ۰ Garden City, SC 29576
Toll Free 800-657-2680 ۰ (843) 215-7888

You can also find online coupons to save a few extra dollars here. If you would like more information on this course, check out their website at www.tupelobay.com.

So if you would like to add golfing at night to your list of things to do in Myrtle Beach, I would definitely check out Tupelo Bay Golf Center.

Sep 27 2011

Things To Do In Myrtle Beach- Fun Plaza

Today’s topic on things to do in Myrtle Beach is to visit the Fun Plaza on Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach. This is one of the oldest attractions in Myrtle Beach that showcases classic arcade games. They are open year round and are located at 902 North Ocean Boulevard.

Some of the classic games include skee ball and baseball. There are a wide array of games for people of all ages. I recently visited with my three year old daughter and she had a wonderful time.

One of the reasons the Fun Plaza remains one of my favorite things to do in Myrtle Beach is that this arcade still has some classic games in operation, but it also has kept prices lower than most any other arcade around Myrtle Beach. Most of the games are still only $.25 ranging up to $1.00.

Here are a few images from inside:

So if you are looking for a fun thing to do in Myrtle Beach for the whole family, I would check out the Fun Plaza.

Fun Plaza
902 N Ocean Blvd Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 448-5141

Aug 23 2011

5 Things You Should NEVER Ask Your REALTOR®!

Over the past 13 years of selling real estate in Myrtle Beach, I have experienced all types of situations and questions from clients. Unfortunately, because of the Fair Housing Act there are certain questions that as a Real Estate Agent, I am not allowed to answer.

Here are just of the few questions I have been asked in the past. These are questions you should never ask your REALTOR®:

Are there a bunch of kids in the neighborhood? I don’t want a bunch of children living around me! One of the classes covered under the Fair Housing Act is age. If the age of your neighbors is an issue to you, I always suggest driving through the neighborhood and look for clues to make your own conclusion. Look for basketball hoops, trampolines, swing sets and children on bicycles.
Are there a bunch of (enter a particular race) living here? Another protected class under the Fair Housing Act is race. As a REALTOR® we cannot discriminate against race. Surprisingly though, we are asked this question probably more than any other question.
Is this home located in a ghetto? This is the actual question that sparked me to write this post. First, I do not know what you would consider a ghetto. Secondly, even if I knew what was considered a ghetto, I would not be able to disclose that information. If someone who asked this was referring to the safety of a neighborhood, I cannot discuss that either. I would instead refer the client to the local police department who can share about the safety of the neighborhood.
Are there a bunch of (enter any religion) living here? Just like race and age, we cannot discriminate against religion either.
It seems there are some disabled people living next door, will that affect my property? Disabled people are also part of a protected class. I cannot comment, positive or negative about disabled people either.

While there are many other wild and crazy questions I receive daily, these are just 5 of the more regular questions I am asked that I cannot answer that relate to buying a home here in Myrtle Beach. So, while you may want answers to questions like these, use some of the suggestions I mentioned to find your answers instead of your real estate agent.

photo by: tj scenes

Feb 03 2011

Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse in Myrtle Beach, SC

Anyone who knows me well is aware of the fact that I can be a rather picky eater. I am not a fan of salads, and not the craziest about certain vegetables. On the other hand, I am a huge fan of steak, chicken, pork, and just about any other meat out there.

I think that is one of the reasons I love Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse in Myrtle Beach, SC. I have eaten there on several occasions and absolutely love it! My wife and I decided to visit Rioz yesterday for lunch and take advantage of their winter special. During the months of January & February, they are offering half price on their feast on Sundays.

When I say feast, I am by no means exagerrating. For those who have never been to a Brazilian steakhouse before, let me explain how the meal is served. You start out by enjoying the very extravagant hot/cold salad bar that features everything from fresh sushi, shrimp cocktail, & fresh mozzarella to Black Beans & Rice.

Once you finish with the salad bar you then let your Gauchos know you are ready for the main course by flipping over your card to show you are now ready for the meats to start coming. Also, you are served at this time fresh mashed potatoes, cheese bread, fried bananas, and polenta. Gauchos will then stop by your tables offering you fresh hot cuts of all types of meats that they carry on long spears. They have everything from filet mignon to Parmesan encrusted pork and more. You can see the full list of the 17 different types of meats available here. The meats will keep coming until you say stop.

While there are many delicious desserts available including my favorite creme brule, we so full yesterday, that we just finished with a nice piece of fresh toasted pineapple. The meal for two of us was just under $40.00. I believe it was an exceptional value. The service was phenomenal as well. The General Manager who was extremely busy yesterday even found time to stop by our table, ask how everything was and even took time to comment about how cute our daughter is. I guess that explains why there was a 2 hour wait yesterday for Sunday Lunch! However, if you ask either myself or my wife, the wait was well worth it.

Jun 15 2010

Broadway at the Beach~Myrtle Beach, SC

Over the weekend, my wife and I decided to go out and enjoy some of the sights and sounds of Myrtle Beach, SC. Since my wife has only been here for 2 years there are still plenty of things she has never been able to experience in Myrtle Beach. So we packed up the baby and headed off to Broadway at the Beach.

Broadway is located in the heart of Myrtle Beach and is filled with all sorts of wonderful things for the entire family to enjoy.

Whether you are looking for an activity for the family to experience together, a great restaurant to go and dine at, shopping for the unique gift or just a wonderful area to go for a walk and take in all the sights and sounds of Myrtle Beach, then this is the place to visit.

Here are A few of the Many things of Broadway at the Beach to visit:

Ripley’s Acquarium

IMAX 3D Theater

Miniature Golf

Carnival Rides & Games from Former Pavilion

One of the other great things of Broadway at the Beach are all of the wonderful restaurants each with it’s own unique Theme. Some of these great restaurants include:

Hard Rock Cafe’s Pyramid.

Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville

Key West Grille

Joes Crab Shack

Yamato Japanese Steakhouse

Another wonderful thing is that there is almost always some sort of live entertainment taking place. As we walked along we began to hear the harmonious sound of Bagpipes playing in the distance. As we came closer, we noticed an entire band playing together.

Here are some more images of Broadway at the Beach for you to enjoy.