Dee Weiss

Hi Andy:
You've gotten a lot of good responses. I responded a while ago. Can I help you further by sending you other listings to compare, or answer any questions you may have? Have you chosen a realtor to work with. I'd be delighted.

Regards,

Dee Weiss
Coldwell Banker Chicora
deeweiss@chicora.net - Tue Sep 16 2008, 07:25

Hi Andy:
I am an agent with Coldwell Banker Chicora in Myrtle Beach and would be delighted to assist you. I did a search of 3B/2B townhomes with private garages and the same square footage. There are over 450 for sale with an average price of $370,147. However there are 40 under $220,000 and they are much closer to the beach than the Dogwood estates. I don't think any are offering any golf course membership. I have played golf here for 20 years and Island Green where Dogwood is located is an older course and not all that special. It's also quite a distance to the beach compared to the others I've found.

I'd be delighted to e-mail you the listings I've found, directly from MLS with descriptions and pictures and I can describe each community and where it is located in relationship to the beach. I can even e-mail a map so that you have a visual representation.

Just send me an e-mail directly so that I can get these out to you. It is late on Saturday here and I will not be in the office tomorrow, but I will be in Monday, despite the Labor Day Holiday. Once you respond, I can get these e-mailed ot you at once.

Do you plan to use this as a second home, or will you be moving here? Townhome communities are great for part-time residences because the maintenance is handled by the association. If you will be relocating here, then in this price range, you can also consider a single family home - but not with the same square footage.

Just let me know how I can assist you.

Regards,

Dee Weiss, GRI, ABR, SRES, CRS
Senior Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker Chicora
N. Myrtle Beach
Toll Free: 877-347-1156
Cell: 843-222-2124
deeweiss@chicora.net - Sat Aug 30 2008, 13:28

Hi Scott:
I read the blog entry you sent along. I agree with most of it, but I don't agree with renting. We are accustomed to buyers coming here who have never visited. We do a great job of orienting them. Here are the real estate maxims: if you don't like the neighborhood, you will never buy there. If you don't like the outside of the house, you will never buy it! I'll frequently have a person newly relocated to the area, renting on a month-to-month basis. The first step is to give them my "drive-by shooting" plan. I arm a buyer with descriptions of actual listings and a group of maps to make a circuit of those neighborhoods in the price range (condo, townhome or single family). I alert them to things they should make note of or see.
They check back with me at the end of the day/week (how ever long it takes to complete the drive) where you are instructed to eliminate (or "shoot" down) neighborhoods. It only takes a few days to get acclimated to the Grand Strand. This is not a huge place like NYC or other metro areas. Then we go out and look at homes in favorite neighborhoods.

Rent is a no equity situation. As soon as you can get rid of that position - the better. Financial gurus will tell you that. The other thing I remind people is that buying a home, although a very large purchase, is not a final "in stone" decision. Suppose after careful research you buy a home and the next door neighbors buy a gorilla (exaggeration - substitute anything that bugs you). You are probably not going to want to continue living there. Things change, even the best decisions. Rent a condo (I can tell you where) and then let us help you with the decision making process. That's what I do and I've been at it for nine years - longest I've ever stayed in an occupation - because I love it.

Stay in touch and let me know how I can help you.

Regards,
Dee Weiss
Cell: 843-222-2124 - Mon Sep 8 2008, 10:24

Dear Scott:
I'm a Certified Residential Specialist and a Senior Sales Associate with Coldwell Banker Chicora here in the Myrtle Beach area. I have done a search for you and have found the several communities in the general Conway/Myrtle Beach area that I think fit the criteria you have specified. You can go to the following site to see more about these properties: http://www.cbchicora.com/deeweiss. Just enter the MLS number on the home page.
815488 Cottage Creek
818341 & 818342 Elmhurst
813680 Glenmere
818424, 820106, 818427, 815708 at Northwood Park
801946 Oak Brook
813222, 821214 Wallingford Place
821155 & 801829 at Woodcreek

As you can see, there is a lot to choose from. Of course, I can more specifically pinpoint the appropriate location and property for you once we establish all your preferences. I would need to know if you are familiar with Myrtle Beach area, Have you been here before? Purpose for relocating (job, retirement, other?) Number of people in your family and age range. Do you like to golf? Go to beach? Physical restrictions if pertinent to home purchase.

As a realtor here, I cover almost two whole counties and know of other areas which may be of interest. Once I get your answers and e-mail address, I can send you other properties as well as maps to pinpoint those communities listed above and any others. Also would be happy to send you a Newcomer's Guide which gives you a good overview of the area, services, entertainment, education, etc.

I would be delighted to assist you - no matter your time frame. Don't hesitate to e-mail me directly or give me a call for a more interactive discussion.

Regards,

Dee Weiss, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES
Senior Sales Associate
Coldwell Banker Chicora
Toll Free: 877-347-1156
Cell: 843-222-2124
e-mail: deeweiss@chicora.net - Sat Sep 6 2008, 08:58

Good morning, Robert.
I am with Coldwell Banker Chicora, live in Colonial Charters and work on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. I've been a Realtor for 9 years and my focus has always been on selling homes/condos on the north end of the Grand Strand. I've sure seen "hotbed" markets come and go and right now I would not put our market in that classification. Myrtle Beach is no exception to the market slowdown across the entire country.

Having said that, as with any market or property, there are three key items to consider: location (location, location), price and condition. Here is a general view of the Little River sale activity since January:

132 listings expired, 16 Sales are currently pending, 82 have sold, 179 are currently actively for sale.

As you know, Little River encompasses a pretty big area with older communities, brand new ones, and higher priced homes on the Waterway at Paradise Island by the swing bridge for example. Appraisers and Realtors look at very specific communities to analyze sales and to price properties. The area in MLS that is designated as Little River has homes for sale from $99,000 to $3,100,000. That's why it's particularly important to know exactly where your home is as some developments are selling much better than others. I will tell you that the buyers I have been seeing for over a year are looking for great condition because they are comparing resale homes with "brand new" with huge developer incentives, homes that will be move in condition and where can pick their own colors. However, my overall opinion is that homes under $250,000 around the Grand Strand are selling better than other price ranges whether new or resale.

As you can see, to appropriately answer your question, I'd need more information -- and I'd be happy to provide it and tell you about Coldwell Banker's extraordinary marketing strategies. We are the number one Coldwell Banker in South Carolina and the number one company on the Grand Strand. We have exclusive marketing capabilities such as the HOmeLine System which give our listings a distinct advantage. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you so you can tell me more about your home and I can give you a realistic idea of current pricing possibilities and time frame to sell for your specific property and location. Be delighted to help you and look forward to speaking with you.

Regards,

Dee Weiss, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES
Senior Sales Associate - President's Circle
Licensed in SC & NC
Coldwell Banker Chicora
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Toll Free: 877-347-1156
Cell: 843-222-2124 - Fri Aug 22 2008, 07:56

Dear Greg:
As an experienced realtor here in the Myrtle Beach area, and one who is known as the CondoQueen (due to specialty in condo listing and sales) I really feel your pain.

Here are some facts. For World Tour, nothing has sold for at least a year. Two bedrooms have a better chance than 3 bedroom because lower priced properties are sloooooowly starting to see some activity. However condo prices dropped 20% from July 2007 to July 2008. If you have rentals in that complex, I would try to hang onto the units with long term rental until next Spring. Real Estate analysts seem to feel we won't see a real upswing until next summer. The lowest price in Grand Villas for a 3 BD at the moment is $269,900 furnished. That doesn't give you much leaway. In any case, nothing there is selling, no matter how low the pricing goes -- even the two bedrooms are "sitting".

As for Tilghman Beach Resort, M-7 sold in February for $450,000 which is good news from an appraisal standpoint. The average listing price is $494,225 - but that's because there are some priced in the $500M range. Lowest priced for sale is $339,000 and $389,000 furnished. I don't know what your list price is because I don't know your last name or unit number. Are you Surf Club or Ocean View - top floor or lower floor? You have some play here in pricing to dump this which would make sense because my feeling is they'll be depreciating more in the next year and then you'll continue to lose some of your ability to lower the price for competitiveness. I can find out for you what their rental experience is and then you can make an educated financial decision on whether to tough out the market. The "second row" (across Ocean Boulevard from the ocean) never appreciates as quickly as ocean front - no matter the view.

I have listings in World Tour and my office is in NOrth Myrtle Beach very nearby Tilghman. I'd be happy to discuss out outstanding marketing programs, some of which are exclusive to our company which is the number one Coldwell Banker in the state of SC.

I lived in NY for quite some time growing up - Westchester County during HS and college and upstate later for about 2 years. Where are you?

Sorry for your bad luck with the market downturn. We were helping so many people in the early 2000's make great buys and resell with very large profits. Like the rest of the country, those days are gone. They will return, but I'm thinking later rather than sooner (2-3 years for full recuperation).

I invite you to give me a call to discuss this more interactively.
Regards,



Dee Weiss, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES
Senior Sales Associate
Licensed in SC & NC
Coldwell Banker Chicora
N. Myrtle Beach, SC
Toll Free: 877-347-1156
Cell: 843-222-2124
I love referrals! - Thu Aug 14 2008, 14:17

Marge:
I have access to the entire Multiple Listing Service for Horry and Georgetown county. I did a search for you $120,000 and under and there aren't any homes available that I would feel comfortable showing you--not one! There are mobile homes available in that price range. I restricted my search to LOngs. If you want your monthly payment to be around $600. and you are putting $20,000 down, the highest you can pay for a house is $110,000. That's if you qualify for a 6.5% interest loan. The house you inquired about is listed way over $150,000. Distress sale or not, there is no bank that would accept anything that far below market. First lets see if we can find anything for you, then we can talk taxes, fences, amenities, etc. My suggestion would be to look at condos which are good buys right now. Many are in great neighborhoods and have access to pools, etc. If you would send me your e-mail address, I can e-mail listings for you to consider whether mobile homes or condos.

Dee Weiss
deeweiss@chicora.net
843-222-2124 - Thu Jul 17 2008, 14:33

Marge:
I am the only realtor who has responded from South Carolina. I have been active as a realtor in the greater Myrtle Beach area for over nine years, especially on the north end where this community is located. These homes were all built by Lennar who does a great job and really stands by their product. The buyer paid $179,990 in February 2006, and it was repossessed in Dec. 2006. It is currently priced at $155,000 - way, way under current market values. House looks almost as though it's never been lived in. To make an offer you need pre-qual or proof of funds letter. HOuse is sold "AS IS" without seller warranties or representations. You would, of course, be allowed to have a home inspection and if anything major is wrong, you are allowed to withdraw your offer and receive a full refund of your earnest money deposit. Banks who own foreclosures do not repair items in an inspection report. That's what they mean by "AS IS". This particular home does not have any fencing around it.

If this is not the property for you, if you would like to get in touch with me or e-mail your preferences and specifications, also price range, I can e-mail listings that might be of interest to you. I'm so familar with our market having done this for many years that I'm sure I can be helpful.

Have a great Sunday. Look forward to working with you.

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 - Sun Jul 13 2008, 11:38