Baywatch Resort - Sold in the past 3 months - 8/14-11/14/08    CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Summary Statistics    High Low Average Median List Price: $339,900 $94,900 $208,044 $179,900 Sold Price: $310,000 $89,900 $186,544 $164,000     Bldg Name  ADDRESS  Sale/Rent  BR  EstSqFtUR  Total SQFT  DOM  List Price  $/Total SQFT  Sold Price  $/Total SQFT  BAYWATCH  2701 S OCEAN BLVD  For Sale  Efficiency  01Less than 400  399  50  $94,900  $237.84  $89,900  $225.31  Baywatch  2801 S OCEAN BLVD  For Sale  1  06 601-650  580  76  $130,000  $224.14  $125,000  $215.52  Bay Watch  2701 S Ocean Boulevard  For Sale  1  06 601-650  550  158  $140,000  $254.55  $125,000  $227.27  Tower 3, Phase 2  2801 S Ocean BLVD  For Sale  1  06 601-650  650  77  $189,000  $290.77  $157,000  $241.54  Baywatch II  2801 S Ocean B... 11/14/2008

Baywatch Resort in North Myrtle Beach Total Sales Jan 1 - Nov. 8, 2008    CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Summary Statistics    High Low Average Median List Price: $399,900 $94,900 $229,811 $215,000 Sales Price: $377,000 $89,900 $212,511 $195,000     Bldg Name  BR  EstSqFtUR  Total SQFT  DOM  LP  $/Total SQFT  SP  $/Total SQFT  BAYWATCH  Efficiency  01Less than 400  399  50  $94,900  $237.84  $89,900  $225.31  BayWatch I  Efficiency  01Less than 400  400  214  $119,500  $298.75  $90,000  $225.00  Bay Watch Phase II Tower III  Efficiency  03 451-500  400  121  $104,900  $262.25  $94,000  $235.00  Bay Watch I  Efficiency  02 401-450  401  333  $99,999  $249.37  $95,000  $236.91  Bay Watch 1  Efficiency  01Less than 400  400  165  $111,000  $277.50  $95,200  $238.00  Bay Watch Resort  Efficiency  02 401-... 11/08/2008

Avista Resort Sales January 1, 2008 - Nov. 8, 2008                                                             North Myrtle Beach SC CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Summary Statistics    High Low Average Median List Price: $525,000 $165,000 $262,756 $215,000 Sale Price: $497,500 $155,000 $243,520 $203,000  Bldg Name  BR  EstSqFtUR  Total SQFT  DOM  LP  $/Total SQFT  SP  $/Total SQFT  Avista Ocean Resort  1  10 801-850  850  5  $165,000  $194.12  $155,000  $182.35  Avista Resort  1  12 901-950  901  27  $189,900  $210.77  $160,000  $177.58  AVISTA OCEAN RESORT PHASE I  1  12 901-950  745  124  $198,900  $266.98  $178,000  $238.93  Avista Resort  1  08 701-750  701  126  $189,900  $270.90  $180,000  $256.78  Avista Resort  1  08 701-750  650  215  $189,900  $292.15  $180,000  $276.92  Avista Ocean Resor... 11/08/2008

The electrifying election events energized and made us feel like we were bringing in the New Year.  Embracing that illusion, and in case you're already thinking about Christmas, here are some possible cards you could use:                       Happy Wednesday!  2009 will be a stellar year!   Myrtle Beach Real Estate by Mirela Monte                          Join The Optimist Group! 11/05/2008

11 dictionary results for: hair    -noun 1. any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus. 2. an aggregate of such filaments, as that covering the human head or forming the coat of most mammals. 3. a similar fine, filamentous outgrowth from the body of insects, spiders, etc. 4. Botany. a filamentous outgrowth of the epidermis.  Oh, yeah?   Happy Halloween!  So what if you don't have a costume yet?  Myrtle Beach Real Estate by Mirela Monte                           Join The Optimist Group!   10/31/2008

Crescent Keyes in North Myrtle Beach SC   This two year old Oceanfront Condo project located in the Crescent Beach Section of North Myrtle Beach, has all the views and amenities desired by a very selective Buyer.   With around 100 condos in the building, superb water amenities, indoor/outdoor pools and lazy rivers, in-building parking, storage, weight room and unobstructed views of the Atlantic, this is certainly worth looking at when shopping for a 3 bedroom oceanfront condo.   Now may be the perfect time to buy one.  There are currently seven available 3BR/3BA units for sale priced between $456,900 to $559,900.  There have been no sales of a 3BR unit in the past 6 months (this is the paralysis period preceding a pricing plummet we've experienced in this area).    The HOA fees for a 3B... 10/31/2008

  If you keep waiting for just the right time, you may never begin.  Begin now!  Begin where you are, with what you are.   You'll learn more about a road by traveling it than by consulting all the maps in the world.   The further up the hill you climb, the more you can see.   Myrtle Beach Homes by Mirela Monte                     Join The Optimist Group! 10/29/2008

  I just saw a very sad movie.  When it ended, I was visibly disappointed.  My boyfriend turned to me and said:  "Was this too real for you?"  "Yes", I responded.  "If it was my movie, it would have ended differently.  If it was my movie, the protagonist would have moved elsewhere, he would have used the horrible thing that happened in his past to build with it, instead of destroying with it.  My movie would have been about lessons learnt, about introspection, about growth, about gratitude.  My movie would have had a happy ending."   I see the so called reality every day.   Bad things happen.  People are greedy and self centered and they try to take shortcuts in life.  There is disloyalty.  They cheat.  They lie.  They are self centered.  They hurt other people.  Is that reality?    Tha... 10/28/2008

                                   CHECK OUT THESE WONDERFUL PICTURES!!! After sending out all of the statistics on Sea Garden townhomes, I realized I must provide you with the most important information. Starting with some shots of this wonderful community and the surrounding town , which is the Ocean Drive section of North Myrtle Beach!!         VIEWS OF THE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED COURTYARDS         HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE BACK PATIOS, YOU CAN KEEP YOUR GOLF CART THERE TOO!! OH YEAH, DID I  MENTION EVERYBODY RIDES THERE GOLF CARTS AROUND, TO THE BEACH, MAIN STREET TO THE FESTIVALS,  TO MCLEAN PARK 2 BLOCKS AWAY!! IT'S A HOOT!!  CHECK OUT THIS GOLF CART, TOO COOL!!! THIS IS AN INCREDIBLE SHOT OF THE SUNRISE AT THE BEACH, ONLY 4 BLOCKS AWAY!!              STAYED TUNED FOR MORE!!!!    ... 10/27/2008

SEA GARDEN TOWNHOMES - Sold  APRIL 2008-0CT 2008 TALK ABOUT AN INCREDIBLE TIME TO BUY, LOOK AT THESE PRICES!! CONTACT ME, AND I'LL BE GLAD TO  TELL YOU HOW WONDERFUL THESE UNITS ARE AND ALL THAT THE TOWN HAS TO OFFER!!! CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Summary Statistics    High Low Average Median LP: $167,900 $139,900 $153,900 $159,900 SP: $159,960 $122,500 $139,892 $135,000    ADDRESS  Status  Area  Sale/Rent  Total SQFT  Days on market  LP  Sold Price  613 2ND AVE S  SOLD-INNER OFFICE  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale  1050  480  $139,900  $122,500  105 Barnwell Street  SOLD-INNER OFFICE  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale  1100  170  $139,900  $127,000  611 2nd Ave South  SOLD-CO-OP BY CCAR MEMBER  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale  1051  155  $159,900  $135,000  103 Barn... 10/24/2008

SEA GARDEN TOWNHOMES - Active Listings   WHAT A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE,  IN  AN INCREDIBLE TOWN !!! CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Summary Statistics    High Low Average Median LP: $199,900 $125,000 $155,708 $149,900 SP: $0 $0 $0 $0     ADDRESS  Status  Area  Sale/Rent  Total SQFT  LP    612 S 3RD AVENUE  PEND. CNTGT. ON FINANCING  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale     $125,000    614 3rd Ave S Unit 5B  PEND. CNTGT. ON FINANCING  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale     $139,995    610 S 3RD AVE 12-C  ACTIVE  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale     $145,000    618 S 3RD AVE  ACTIVE  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale     $148,900    616 S 3rd Ave.  ACTIVE  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For Sale     $149,900    701 1ST AVE S  ACTIVE  North Myrtle Beach - Ocean Drive  For... 10/24/2008

  Daylight Savings Time is coming to an end. This means most Americans will be setting their clocks back one hour and returning to Standard Time on Sunday, November 2nd at 2 a.m.   Although I don't like it - it gets dark too soon - I'll live with it - wake up earlier, go to bed earlier.   The last few occasions we had a time change, my I-phone went to the new time first and a few weeks later the Blackberry followed suit.  I know this has to do with that Congress mandated time change law, but I'm wondering: is that something that has been addressed, or should I count on the time discrepancy yet again?   I would appreciate any feedback from you!   Mirela Monte, Your Myrtle Beach Real Estate Connection 10/24/2008

  Myrtle Beach Condos Direct is currently looking for new homeowners for the 2009 season. Myrtle Beach Condos Direct rents 3 bedroom condos primarily at Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach where we have a top 5 trip advisor rating of all North Myrtle Beach Hotels and rental companies.  In fact,  we are rated number 4 in customer satisfaction of all North Myrtle Beach renters. While you are selling area condos at Barefoot Resort, keep us in mind. Contact Deon Gibson,  Property Manager, by emailing her at the email address on this page. Deon can also be called at 843-357-3310.   Thanks,   Deon Gibson 10/22/2008

Myrtle-Beach.com announced today that Condominium Rental Services added its property management firm to the collection of neighborhood Myrtle Beach sites,  including Myrtle Beach Hotels and Condos, Myrtle Beach Condos Direct, Myrtle Beach SC, and Myrtle Beach Hotels SC. Condominium Rental Service is an Oceanfront Property Management Rental Firm offering outstanding condos for rent in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Condominium Rental Services is currently accepting a limited number of high end 3 bedroom condos on Oceanfront properties in North Myrtle Beach,  including Asheworth, Prince Resort, Avista, Windy Hill Dunes, North Shore Towers, Crescent Sands Crescent Beach, Bay Watch, Laguna Keys, Barefoot Resort and a select few Oceanfront and second row beach homes. Condominium Rental Services h... 10/22/2008

Some people are so afraid of failure that they never even try to turn their dreams into reality.   When I opened my first business in my early twenties, I read so many books on the subject of small business.  There was so much information and so many things these books were asking me to do before opening my doors.  Instead of studying for several years in order to become operational, I chose to just go ahead and do it: open my business and start making my mistakes.  I read everything I could and I followed a lot of the advice, mind you, I just did not follow all of the advice.    Did I make mistakes?  Yes, of course I did!  Could I have averted all those mistakes?   Some yes and some no.  Am I glad I did?  You bet!   When you set upon going up the hill, it all looks so different from th... 10/21/2008

Avista Resort - Sold Condos - 3rd Quarter 2008   CONDO/TOWNHOUSE Summary Statistics    High Low Average Median List Price: $519,000 $190,000 $288,066 $219,000 Sold Price: $480,000 $178,000 $260,833 $203,000     Bldg Name  ADDRESS  BR  EstSqFtUR  Total SQFT  DOM  List Price  $/Total SQFT  Sold Price  $/Total SQFT  AVISTA OCEAN RESORT PHASE I  300 N OCEAN BLVD  1  12 901-950  745  124  $198,900  $266.98  $178,000  $238.93  Avista Ocean Resort Phase I  300 N Ocean Blvd  1  08 701-750  604  381  $190,000  $314.57  $182,500  $302.15  Avista  300 N Ocean Blvd.  1  06 601-650  610  157  $199,900  $327.70  $185,000  $303.28  Avista  300 N Ocean Blvd.  1  08 701-750  650  132  $210,900  $324.46  $194,000  $298.46  Avista Ocean Resort PHII  300 N Ocean Blvd  1  08 701-750  643  127  $219,000  $3... 10/11/2008

SHAG DANCING IS A GREAT WAY TO EXERCISE!!!  When I moved to Myrtle Beach, I found a new passion.  When I began shag dancing, I also found a great way to exercise.  North Myrtle Beach has night clubs where friends and visitor meet to dance the night away.  If you don't dance, you can still have a great time socializing.  Shag dancing requires a partner, but you do not have to be a couple in order to dance.  In fact, I enjoy dancing with different partners.  Come and join us! 10/08/2008

1.     Consistently pursue your Education.  Our reality is changing so rapidly that education is not an option anymore, it is a necessity.  To that end, Active Rain is instrumental.  I also recommend daily reading of the Wall Street Journal, where one can obtain the same facts the big boys rely on, instead of the watered down version the rest of the media conveys.   The various courses offered by NAR are to be taken seriously, for the benefits far outweigh the cost.   •2.     Support our core organizations:  NAR and AR.  Making a concerted effort to support these two organizations with both time and money will strengthen our position as a whole.  Contribute to R-PAC by donating more than the perfunctory amount and get involved within your local boards.  Ensure that they are well manage... 09/30/2008

I don't know about many of you, but I feel like AR is my daily diary about our lives.   Please let me know how you agree or disagree with my thoughts on this one!   Below is a pic of my newest saying: Blogging for Bucks                     I do not know most of you here, but all I know is that the Buyers are emailing me alot lately from looking at my blogs!   Post your comments! I want to hear your opinions!     http://www.myrtlebeachhomeandloan.com The Island Palms Team(843) 450-1915   09/07/2008

I'm in my home now, which is shelter enough.  My office is less than a mile from the beach and I hope all is well there!  My home is about seven minutes to the beach, so I'm not that close. After that last BIG hurricane I went to the beach as soon as the storm ended and took numerous pictures that early morning.  The storm had eaten into the Cherry Grove Pier, practically chopping it in half.  The top of the pier had landed a couple of miles away on an Ocean Drive stretch of the beach by Tilghman Estates.  The tattered flag was still attached way at the top of it.  I watched as this young woman climbed up on it and retrieved the flag.  She had tears in her eyes.  I started talking with her.  Turned out she was one of the Princes (the family who owns the pier).  She had that stoic look ... 09/05/2008