Dee Weiss

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 - Mon Oct 27 2008, 13:19

Good Morning, Paula.
I have done a search for you of distressed oceanfront properties in the Myrtle Beach area. All are condos, and as a condo specialist, I can tell you there are some superb bargains. Price ranges are as follows:
1 Bedroom with full kitchen: $109,900 to $188,000
2 Bedroom: $285 - 320,000
3 Bedroom: $364,900 - $629,900
4 Bedroom $399,000 - $489,000

There is a one bedroom in the Avista Resort, three blocks north of Main Street priced at $175,000 - amazing.
But the best buy on the whole beach is a stunningly furnished, brand new huge 2-bedroom unit at the new Prince Resort on 35th Avenue N. in Cherry Grove. It was priced at $555,000 and is now $285,000.

I'd be happy to e-mail you all the listings so that you can take a look at them. You would just need to contact me directly with your e-mail address as I can't send the listings via Trulia.

Since you specified North Myrtle Beach, I am assuming that you are familiar with Myrtle Beach and have distinct preferences. You have also not specified a price range, that's why I gave you the price ranges for the various size condos now available. There could be other bargains in these buildings which are not yet listed as a Short Sale, Foreclosure, or pre-foreclosure. I can do more in-depth research for you once we have communicated and I know your preferences.

I have been in real estate here in N. Myrtle Beach for nine years, and have never seen such amazing prices. It's an ideal time to purchase because interest rates remain quite reasonable - but aren't expected to remain that low as inflation increases which is expected soon.

I'd be delighed to assist you and encourage you to give me a call so that we can discuss this personally. Look forward to working with you.

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
deeweiss@chicora.net - Mon Oct 20 2008, 08:50

Hi Denis:
I am an agent with Coldwell Banker Chicora who specializes in condo/townhouse sales. As such, I'm aware of lots of other similar product on the market and these seem to be an outstanding purchase. They have the largest square footage of any three bedroom units I have recently seen. Two have been sold and two more are under contract with an average price of $203,450. This is a new complex so inventory in plentiful starting at $179,900. I suspect that the higher priced units include a garage. It's not well marked in the MLS by the listing agency. International Club is closest to Murrells Inlet and is 3 miles from the ocean as the crow flies. There is a state park about 7 miles away that many people use as their beach since it is all natural and has no development on it.

The monthly fee is $200 and includes cable TV, and everything else except your interior electric service. I would estimate your monthly electric to average $75-$80/month and everything is electric - there are no other utility bills. Additionally, you would need to insure your unit - if a two story townhouse, I would estimate: $1300/year. If condo unit with no garage in multi-story building - probably $600. Taxes on a purchase of $180,000 would be approx. $1440/year - if you are a permanent residence. If you are buying as a second home, the taxes would be higher.

Which brings me to several questions which would help me frame these answers within the perspective of other developments and properties available here. If you could answer these, then I can better assist you.
Are you relocating here or buying a vacation/second home?
How long have you been exploring propety here in Myrtle Beach? On-line? In-person?
What is your time frame to purchase? Do you have a property in New York to sell?
Comfortable price range? Size? Do stairs present a problem? Preferred floor if condo.

I'm telling all my buyers that now is the time to buy - especially with the losses people are experiencing in the traditional investment avenues. Real estate is always a solid investment and you would be buying at one of the lowest points our market has seen - with interest rates that are very attractive. Appreciation would be almost certain because the market has no where to go but up - particularly if you plan to own for 5 or more years which is the typical condo/townhome buyers time frame.

Please feel free to e-mail your responses directly to me so that I can make sure this is the best property to match your needs and time frame. Of course, if there are other properties that I feel merit attention, I can e-mail them directly to you which I can't through Trulia.

Looking forward to assisting you.

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
deeweiss@chicora.net - Tue Oct 14 2008, 08:32

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