Absolutely!! If you have a safe income and a little downpayment, you will get the best deals I have seen in my 38 years of experience. Please make sure you use a "good Realtor" because there are so many out there that just simply don't have the education and experience that is necessary to discern this market. Whether or not it is my company does not matter- go for someone with experience and integrity- check with the locals in the area or check to see if the Realtor has any designations.

You would have to go out of your way to find a place in the USA where it is not a good time to pick something up, especially SC. I have been here since 1974, came to spend the summer and never left.

Prices right now are better than your grandmas fried chicken and we all know that was great. Your hardest decision is going to be where do you want to be. Me, I would choose Charleston to Hilton Head Island, but there are many areas along the coast that are very nice.

I wish you the best in your search. If I can help, please let me know. I invite you to visit my web site to get a taste of Hilton Head Island and surrounding area.

Bill Brannon

Hi Marge - That all depends on your personal situation. If you are a first time home buyer than yes it is a great time as rates are low and property values are low. If I can be of any assistance please let me know. Randall

Hi Marge:
You couldn't pick a better time to buy practically anywhere in the U.S. as the housing market has never been this depressed. Prices in the greater Myrtle Beach/Conway areas are even more appealing because they were so reasonable to begin with. If you are buying a new home/condo, developers have slashed prices and are giving great incentive packages to buyers. Prices on resales of homes/condos have continued to decline somewhat and since there are fewer buyers looking, owners are more willing to look at lower offers.

Interest rates are really attractive if you are getting a loan and have good credit scores -- and loans are not as difficult to get as the press would have you believe.

I have been a realtor here for over 9 years and am very familiar with all areas of Horry and most of Georgetown counties and would be delighted to assist you in evaluating properties here. You'd need to e-mail me or call me to discuss your parameters and budget. Then I can e-mail you listings and maps so that you have a good idea of what's available. Your choices will be enormous and you need a knowledgeable realtor to guide you through the process. Let me know how I can help.

Regards,

Dee Weiss, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES
Senior Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker Chicora
Toll Free: 877-347-1156
Cell: 843-222-2124
deeweiss@chicora.net http://www.CoastalCarolinaHomeSearch. com

Marge3,

Any time is a good time to buy.......if it's the perfect property for you, in the ideal location, and offered at a price you can't afford to walk away from.

At this point, the biggest mistake a person can make is to take themselves our of the hunt, by not looking for a home. There are many opportunities out there.......it doesn't cost anything to look, so get started.

Good luck,
The "Eckler Team"

Absolutely!
Excellent interest rates, lots of inventory, sellers ready to negotiate!