It’s no secret that Short Term Rental companies charge fees to their guests. But, did you ever wonder exactly what all those fees are for? I’m sure there are many people who think property managers charge unnecessary fees just to line their pockets. The truth of the matter is it’s very expensive to operate a successful short term rental property management company. At Saltwater Grande, the fees are always displayed...
Posted on Tripster.com – January 5, 2023 Written by Kelsi Johnson. Pristine beaches, delectable seafood, and family-friendly attractions. Myrtle Beach has it all. But what is the best time to go to Myrtle Beach and experience all it has to offer? Even though Myrtle Beach is fantastic year-round, certain seasons are better than others when it comes to the weather, hotel prices, and attraction availability. Follow along to discover when...
The golf capital of the world is getting a PGA event. The Dunes Golf and Beach Club will host the first ever PGA Tour event on May 9-12, 2024. This historical event will be the first major professional golf tournament to the Grand Strand in 24 years. Dunes Golf and Beach Club is a Robert Trent Jones designed course which is consistently ranked among the top 100 courses in...
A Better Way to Explore Vacation Rentals Like Us We are excited to announce that we are a proud member of The 100 Collection™ – an insider’s guide to the best vacation rental stays. The 100 Collection today reflects an exciting collaboration of more than 40 beautiful vacation destinations spanning three countries – with more amazing places continually being added. Industry experts have personally vetted the vacation rental companies in...
As you prepare to list your home on the market, you’re likely facing two of the most common questions home sellers ask — can I get more money for my house if I remodel? And if so, how do I decide what to remodel before selling? To untangle this conundrum, HomeLight asked top real estate agent MaryBeth Harrison of Dallas, Texas for her expert advice on which projects are worth doing....
Golfweek has published their list of the top residential golf courses in the US, and four Grand Strand area courses made the list! Tidewater in North Myrtle Beach came in at number 157, along with DeBordieu in Georgetown at 178, The Reserve in Pawley’s Island at 182, and Long Bay Golf Club in Longs at number 190. Homes in these communities are highly sought-after, with their stately exteriors and luxurious...
South Carolina Good Life Initiative from the South Carolina REALTORS® The South Carolina Good Life Initiative is a project of the South Carolina Realtors® (SCR) created to raise awareness about quality of life concerns in South Carolina. We conducted a survey in January 2020 to determine what South Carolina Realtors® are most concerned with when it comes to quality of life. The survey results showed the top...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 27, 2020) — South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) today released its September 2020 statewide real estate market data. It’s proving to be another unusual season as the state continues to see record sales and strong buyer activity into the fall. Statewide there was a 15.4% increase in one-year closed sales during September. Areas along the coast including Hilton Head (+65%), Beaufort (+49%) and Charleston (+49%), continue to lead the...
Sales of newly built single-family homes in August reached their fastest pace since September 2006, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. They also attained another landmark: topping 1 million sales, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.01 million units. That marks a 43% jump when compared to last year. “Already, more new homes have sold in 2020 than did in all of 2019,” says Danielle Hale, realtor.com®’s chief economist. “With...
Years ago, it seemed as if the Grand Strand area simmered down after Labor Day. Children were back to school, keeping families close to home until Spring Break. But over the last several years, we’ve seen more and more fall activity in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding beach towns. This year, with a pandemic keeping many home over the spring and summer seasons, and many children participating in virtual learning,...
Buyers are finding greater selection in their house hunt as new listings increase above pre-pandemic levels, according to realtor.com®’s latest Weekly Recovery Report, reflecting the week ending Aug. 8. The increase in new listings now brings all four major components of housing activity tracked on the index—also including housing demand, asking prices, and pace of sales—above the pre-pandemic baseline of January 2020. “Seller confidence has been improving gradually after reaching...
It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone, but 2020 will be here before we know it! What better way to celebrate than to ring in the New Year in Myrtle Beach? From fireworks shows and concerts, to an all-out party, there’s no shortage of New Year’s Eve events! New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza Broadway at the Beach 1325 Celebrity Cir., Myrtle Beach Time: 8:00 PM Corey Smith...
