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May 30 2014

Oceanfront Homes In Myrtle Beach’s Golden Mile

The “Golden Mile” one of the finest sections of real estate in Myrtle Beach, SC. When I say Golden Mile, I am not referring to a Tom Hanks movie from a few years back. That my friends was The Green Mile which while it was an awesome movie, it has nothing to do with Myrtle Beach Real Estate.

So what is The Golden Mile you may ask? Well, it is a section of Single Family Oceanfront Homes in Myrtle Beach located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, SC. It stretches about a mile long and hence how it got it’s Golden Mile nickname. There are no hotels, just beautiful homes and scenic views of the beach.

Besides the awesome views, you can also find some great non-crowded areas of the beach. Even during the busiest times of the year the beach seems to always be less crowded than if you were visiting the beach near one of the large hotels. This also means you can normally find some really great shells along the Golden Mile.

Below you fill find all current oceanfront homes for sale along the golden mile in Myrtle Beach, SC:

If you would like more information on any of these oceanfront homes for sale in Myrtle Beach, do not hesitate to contact me.

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

Jul 14 2008

A Night at The Pool- The Farm at Carolina Forest~Myrtle Beach, SC

Over the weekend we had some of the most beautiful weather here in Myrtle Beach, SC. Since I have been so busy the past few weeks with real estate, my wife decided it was time for us to do something relaxing. So she suggested we go to the pool in our development.

We have been delaying going to the pool this summer because of Isabelle’s birth and not wanting her to get overheated, or sunburnt. But, with the cooler temperatures in the low 80’s, it was the perfect time. So, we changed into our suits and headed for the amenity center.

The sun was beginning to set, so I quickly grabbed my camera to catch a few pictures of Baby Belle in her swimming suit for the first time. Then, we found us a nice quiet area of the pool to go swimming. The pool is just under 800,000 gallons and holds 763 swimmers at a time, so finding our own quiet place was not a problem. We slid her carseat over to the side of the pool and my wife and I took a brief dip while she laughed and giggled at us. I think she really enjoyed her first trip to the pool.

When I began searching for a home to buy, one of the biggest things I looked for was great amenities. That is something that attracted me to The Farm at Carolina Forest almost instantly. The farm boasts some of the greatest amenities around. It has so much more than just the one large pool. The community has full court basketball court, a play ground, a secondary pool, clubhouse, and fitness center.

You would think for all these amenities you would have to pay several hundred dollars a month right? Well that is far from the truth. The fees for single family homes is only $87 per month. And, you get your trash service and basic cable included! Watch this short video to see all about the great things The Farm at Carolina Forest has to offer.