Saturday, September 15, 2012
Life is like Coffee Movie
Life is like Coffee Movie: Do you know people that just seem to be happier in general? Do you say to yourself, "I want to be more like them"? Often, the happiest people in the world don't have the best of everything...they just make the best of everything!
Friday, August 31, 2012
HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
It's LABOR DAY ALREADY! Where did the summer go! No more straw hats or white shoes!!.....
Oh...that's right, we live in Myrtle Beach! There is no end to summer here, only a little cooler temps but the life continues. We're a year-round oasis. Maybe it's time for you to make Myrtle Beach your home; whether for a week, season or life-time.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend no matter where you may be. But..wish you were here?
Oh...that's right, we live in Myrtle Beach! There is no end to summer here, only a little cooler temps but the life continues. We're a year-round oasis. Maybe it's time for you to make Myrtle Beach your home; whether for a week, season or life-time.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend no matter where you may be. But..wish you were here?
Friday, August 24, 2012
Still on Sellers....
It's Friday again! Goodness, how time flies! We here at C21 Boling are ready to go back to school...marketing school that is! We're working for our sellers..finding buyers every day. We've increased our print advertising and eblasting for the remainder of the this year. Is your house for sale? What's you agency doing for you? Look around and find who's working the market. It's not just foreclosures out there but sellers like yourselves wanting to move; up, down, and around!
Our new print campaign begins today in the Real Estate Plus with full page color ad featuring various sellers from around the Grand Strand. Won't you hire us to work for you today?
Look forward to hearing from you; via text, email, social media, phone call or via US mail!
Our new print campaign begins today in the Real Estate Plus with full page color ad featuring various sellers from around the Grand Strand. Won't you hire us to work for you today?
Look forward to hearing from you; via text, email, social media, phone call or via US mail!
Friday, August 17, 2012
Thinking of Selling?
Thinking of selling your home, condo, or land?
Today's market dictates more than putting a sign in the yard. Over 90% of our buyers are on the internet looking at property 7 days a week. Buyers have chosen properties to view with their real estate agent prior to even arriving to our area. So your decision to hire the best Agent and the best Company will make the difference in selling or sitting on the market.
Hire experience, whether it be agent or the company's time in this market place. Review marketing plan making sure of the exposure you will receive such as print material, internet exposure, signage and agent committment.
With the experience will come the trust when pricing your property. We cannot change our market pricing, only meet it!
Is it a good time to sell? YES! Activity has increased over the past 30 days in high end properties, multi family, condos...actually everything across the board. With the property inventory reducing, the law of supply in demand is activated.
Upsizing, downsizing, relocating, retiring, investing, First time homeowner..TODAY is a good time to start.
I hope that you will give us the opportunity to work for YOU!
Today's market dictates more than putting a sign in the yard. Over 90% of our buyers are on the internet looking at property 7 days a week. Buyers have chosen properties to view with their real estate agent prior to even arriving to our area. So your decision to hire the best Agent and the best Company will make the difference in selling or sitting on the market.
Hire experience, whether it be agent or the company's time in this market place. Review marketing plan making sure of the exposure you will receive such as print material, internet exposure, signage and agent committment.
With the experience will come the trust when pricing your property. We cannot change our market pricing, only meet it!
Is it a good time to sell? YES! Activity has increased over the past 30 days in high end properties, multi family, condos...actually everything across the board. With the property inventory reducing, the law of supply in demand is activated.
Upsizing, downsizing, relocating, retiring, investing, First time homeowner..TODAY is a good time to start.
I hope that you will give us the opportunity to work for YOU!
Friday, August 10, 2012
July Business Rocks
July ended with our best closing month in years! YES, years!
Question asked daily is "Have we hit the bottom"? Do you see values rising? My answer to you "today"...we're making a dent in the bottom of the market! Buyers/Investors are buying up the great deals in the great locations in record time and prices.
Values are rising in some neighborhoods or stablizing and the great oceanfront resorts are selling quickly.
Being in business here in Myrtle Beach for over 25 years, you have to learn the market time which can change like the tide!
Although we are having a great summer selling season, good listings are off the market which brings us to "supply in demand". As the market moves and fewer listings are available, the chance of values rising is greatest. But we still don't know about the "shadow" foreclosures.
Fall has always been a great listing and selling market. Sellers have gotton the rentals and accessibility to showing property improves. Chidren are back in school and the future retirees bound for the beaches and golf courses!
So, selling today...good...buying today...great! My crystal ball sees a great future for the Myrtle Beach area!
Congrats to all of our American Olympic Winners!
Question asked daily is "Have we hit the bottom"? Do you see values rising? My answer to you "today"...we're making a dent in the bottom of the market! Buyers/Investors are buying up the great deals in the great locations in record time and prices.
Values are rising in some neighborhoods or stablizing and the great oceanfront resorts are selling quickly.
Being in business here in Myrtle Beach for over 25 years, you have to learn the market time which can change like the tide!
Although we are having a great summer selling season, good listings are off the market which brings us to "supply in demand". As the market moves and fewer listings are available, the chance of values rising is greatest. But we still don't know about the "shadow" foreclosures.
Fall has always been a great listing and selling market. Sellers have gotton the rentals and accessibility to showing property improves. Chidren are back in school and the future retirees bound for the beaches and golf courses!
So, selling today...good...buying today...great! My crystal ball sees a great future for the Myrtle Beach area!
Congrats to all of our American Olympic Winners!
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
North Beach Tower- Chef Lou
program.
North Beach Tower Celebration
Monday, July 16, 2012
June Business....still selling!
It may be July 16, but we're still counting our business for June! Not only was the temperature HOT....so was real estate!! Buyer - Seller...note this! Is your property on Realtor.com enhanced, how many photos are on the internet, any print advertising being done to generate leads for all properties, photos on MLS, are you competitively priced,.....89% of our buyers come from the internet. If we have your property listed, YOU'RE OUT THERE!!!!
Sellers, look before you list your property! Make sure the agent AND company have all the tools to get your property properly marketed.
July numbers are soaring in sales and listings. The market is NOT all about foreclosures, but they sure have made our values drop! Good properties are selling and homes are being built all over the Grand Strand. Oceanfront condos are fully rented with rental return to the homeowner to off set ownership costs. Let's us direct you to your perfect Beach Property. Don't get an agent by default....Call us today...843.449.2121
Meet some of our families above. Company picnic July 1 at the Briarcliffe Cabana...Catering by Snak Shack....amazing fried chicken!
Sellers, look before you list your property! Make sure the agent AND company have all the tools to get your property properly marketed.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Don't miss the FLY OVER on July 4!
MISSION: To honor America’s armed forces and their families on the 4th of July.
VISION: To create an opportunity for South Carolina beachgoers to honor our armed forces by organizing a “Salute from the Shore” of a military flyover of the entire South Carolina coast each Independence Day. Our vision is to unite participants in a synchronized Salute to our troops that will be recorded and shared across the nation and around the world.
WHO WE ARE: We are a 501(c)3, non-profit group of patriotic South Carolinians who simply want to honor our armed forces and their families. We recognize it is because of their service and sacrifice that we are able to celebrate our freedom from the very shores they endlessly strive to protect.
WHAT IS THE SALUTE? The Salute from the Shore is a unique opportunity for individuals, friends, and families to salute our armed forces while celebrating Independence Day on South Carolina beaches. Our role, in partnership with the Town of Pawley’s Island, is to organize and promote a flyover of four F-16s on the 4th of July that will stretch the entire length of South Carolina’s coast. The 2012 flyover will be flown by the 79th Fighter Squadron, “The Flying Tigers” from Shaw Air Force Base. The 79th was the last U.S. military unit to leave Iraq and their heroism and valor will be celebrated by Salute from the Shore this year. We will capture as much footage of the flyover as possible - from the air and ground - to include in a video that will be posted for all to see.
NEW FOR 2012! This year, we are excited to announce that a 5th F-16 will accompany the flyover. This Aircraft will have a photographer who will record the flyover from above! In addition, we are honored to announce the addition of an aerial parade, including vintage military aircraft will follow the F-16s from Myrtle Beach to Folly Beach. This special procession is being piloted by private aircraft owners who will host military veterans aboard their aircraft. These planes are much slower than the jets, so be patient when waiting for them to appear.
WHEN IS THE SALUTE FROM THE SHORE ? The Flyover starts July 4th at 1:00 PM.
WHERE IS THE SALUTE? The Salute will be visible from every beach in South Carolina. It will start at the NC state line at 1:00 and fly south, ending at Hilton Head Island at 1:29. Be sure to arrive early!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Participants on the shore are encouraged to Salute the flyover by wearing and waving red, white, and blue. We’re asking participants to record themselves “Saluting” the Flyover and our troops in images and videos, and to share their stories at www.SalutefromtheShore.org and on our Facebook page. For more information, visit www.SalutefromtheShore.org.
CONTACT:
John Michael Otis
Salute from the Shore, Inc.
www.SaluteFromTheShore.org
jmotis@salutefromtheshore.org
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
WHAT TO DO....
Before a Flood:
Is your home or business prepared for a flood? Remember, ANYWHERE that it rains, it can flood! Just because you haven't experienced a flood in the past, doesn't mean you won't in the future.
- Build
an emergency kit and make a family
communications plan. Go to www.redcross.org
for more information.
- Avoid building in a
floodplain unless you elevate and reinforce your home.
- Elevate the furnace, water
heater and electric panel in your home if you live in an area that has a
high flood risk.
- Consider installing
"check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the
drains of your home.
- If feasible, construct
barriers to stop floodwater from entering the building and seal walls in
basements with waterproofing compounds.
- Have important documents in a
fire safe & waterproof safe. i.e. insurance paperwork, birth
certificate, marriage license, important photos, etc.
During a Flood:
- Listen to the radio or
television for information.
- Be aware that flash flooding
can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately
to higher ground. Do not wait for instructions to move.
- Be aware of stream, drainage
channels, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur
in these areas with or without typical warnings such as rain clouds or heavy
rain.
In the event you have to evacuate:
- Secure your home. If you have
time, bring in outdoor furniture. Move essential items to an upper floor.
- Turn off utilities at the
main switches or valves if instructed to do so. Disconnect electrical
appliances. Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing
in water!
- Do not walk through moving
water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk
in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the
firmness of the ground in front of you.
- Do not drive into flooded
areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to
higher ground if you can do so safely. You and the vehicle can be swept
away quickly.
- Do not camp or park your
vehicle along streams, rivers or creeks, particularly during threatening
conditions.
After the Flood:
- Use local alerts and warning
systems to get information and expert informed advice as soon as
available.
- Avoid moving water.
- Emergency workers will be
assisting people in flooded areas. You can help them by staying off the
roads and out of the way.
- Play it safe. Additional
flooding or flash floods can occur. Listen for local warnings and
information. If your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, get out
immediately and climb to higher ground.
- Return home only when
authorities indicate it is safe.
- Roads may still be closed
because they have been damaged or are covered by water. Barricades have
been placed for your protection. If you come upon a barricade or a flooded
road, go another way.
- If you must walk or drive in
areas that have been flooded.
- Stay on firm ground.
Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing
water may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.
- Flooding may have
caused familiar places to change. Floodwaters often erode roads and
walkways. Flood debris may hide animals and broken bottles, and it's also
slippery. Avoid walking or driving through it.
- Be aware of areas where
floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under
the weight of a car.
- Stay out of any building if
it is surrounded by floodwaters.
- Use extreme caution when
entering buildings; there may be hidden damage, particularly in
foundations.
- Avoid floodwaters; water may
be contaminated by oil, gasoline or raw sewage.
- Service damaged septic tanks,
cesspools, pits and leaching systems as soon as possible. Damaged sewer
systems are serious health hazards.
- Listen for news reports to
learn whether the community’s water supply is safe to drink
- Clean and disinfect
everything that got wet. Mud left from floodwaters can contain sewage and
chemicals.
Cleaning Up and Repairing Your Home:
- Turn off the electricity at
the main breaker or fuse box, even if the power is off in your community.
That way, you can decide when your home is dry enough to turn it back on.
- Have your cleanup kit ready:
mop, broom, bucket, and cleaning supplies.
- Contact your insurance agent
to discuss claims.
- Listen to your radio for
information on assistance that may be provided by the state or federal
government or other organizations.
- If you hire cleanup or repair
contractors, check references and be sure they are qualified to do the
job. Be wary of people who drive through neighborhoods offering help in
cleaning up or repairing your home if they are not licensed to do the work
indicated!
And lastly, remember, in the event your home or business has
water damage, count on the experts at FSA-Full Steam Ahead Fire
& Water Restoration! We’re here to help!!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Saturday, January 7, 2012
The REAL Truth About North Beach Plantation!
Starwood Capital Group and South Street Partners Complete Purchase of North Beach Towers
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. and GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- An affiliate of Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood"), a leading investment firm focused on real estate, and South Street Partners ("South Street") today announced they have completed the acquisition of North Beach Towers, including assuming control of the remaining units and the outstanding bank debt, which was acquired in an off-market transaction at a significant discount to face value, of the North Myrtle Beach, S.C. property.
Measuring 216 feet high and encompassing almost one million square feet, North Beach Towers, located on the ocean at the south boundary of North Myrtle Beach, is the largest oceanfront condominium ever constructed on the Grand Strand. With its elaborate "Atlantis" like bridged towers shape and its classic Georgian architecture, the project has been widely acclaimed as a regional architectural landmark. As designed by Pegram Assoc. Architects and built by Dargan Construction, the project broke ground in 2006 and was completed early in 2009.
Starwood and South Street currently expect their strategy will be to maintain North Beach's current sales and marketing program and will not introduce timeshare nor any other alternative sales options. North Beach Towers has been the best selling oceanfront project in the Myrtle Beach market over the last three years, selling over 220 condominiums, representing over 50% of all oceanfront sales in the market. David Stradinger, the property's developer, and his team will continue to provide development management services for the new ownership group. Stradinger has developed over 3,000 condominiums, townhomes, and single family dwellings in addition to five golf course communities over his 30+ year career.
"We are very excited about our investment in the premier, oceanfront condominium project in the Myrtle Beach market. This best-in-class asset offers its residents the highest quality construction, interior unit finishes and amenities available in the market and is well positioned for success going forward," said Mark Keatley, a Senior Vice President at Starwood Capital Group. "South Street is an experienced, value-added partner and we are pleased to be working with them on this venture."
"With this transaction, Starwood Capital Group has now purchased loans from 17 different U.S. and European banks over the last three years as part of its ongoing and successful strategy to acquire high-upside properties via discounted debt purchases," said Chris Graham, a Managing Director at Starwood Capital. "North Beach Towers is a perfect fit into that portfolio, and we intend to continue pursuing this strategy going forward."
"Working with Starwood, one of the world's most successful real estate investment groups, on this impressive project is a fantastic opportunity," said Patrick Melton of South Street Partners. "David and his team have established a strong track-record for this development and we look forward to working with them to build upon their early success."
About Starwood Capital Group
Starwood Capital Group is a private, U.S.-based investment firm with a core focus on global real estate. Since the group's inception in 1991, the firm, through its various funds, has invested over $10 billion of equity capital, representing over $29 billion in assets. Starwood Capital Group currently has $19 billion of assets under management. Starwood Capital Group maintains offices in Greenwich, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and affiliated offices in London, Luxembourg, Paris, Mumbai and Sao Paulo. Starwood Capital Group has invested in nearly every class of real estate on a global basis, including office, retail, residential, senior housing, golf, hotels, resorts and industrial assets. Starwood Capital Group and its affiliates have successfully executed an investment strategy that includes building enterprises around core real estate portfolios in both the private and public markets. Additional information about Starwood Capital can be found at www.starwoodcapital.com .
About South Street
South Street Partners is a Charlotte, NC based real estate investment, management and development company focused on acquiring, managing and strategically exiting distressed real estate assets or the debt collateralized by such across all real estate sectors with a focus on large metropolitan areas in the Southeastern United States. South Street's principals also have significant past experience in high-end residential projects located in resort destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, The Bahamas, Cashiers, NC and other locations throughout the United States. Additional information about South Street Partners can be found at www.southstreetpartners.com
SOURCE Starwood Capital Group
Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. and GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- An affiliate of Starwood Capital Group ("Starwood"), a leading investment firm focused on real estate, and South Street Partners ("South Street") today announced they have completed the acquisition of North Beach Towers, including assuming control of the remaining units and the outstanding bank debt, which was acquired in an off-market transaction at a significant discount to face value, of the North Myrtle Beach, S.C. property.
Measuring 216 feet high and encompassing almost one million square feet, North Beach Towers, located on the ocean at the south boundary of North Myrtle Beach, is the largest oceanfront condominium ever constructed on the Grand Strand. With its elaborate "Atlantis" like bridged towers shape and its classic Georgian architecture, the project has been widely acclaimed as a regional architectural landmark. As designed by Pegram Assoc. Architects and built by Dargan Construction, the project broke ground in 2006 and was completed early in 2009.
Starwood and South Street currently expect their strategy will be to maintain North Beach's current sales and marketing program and will not introduce timeshare nor any other alternative sales options. North Beach Towers has been the best selling oceanfront project in the Myrtle Beach market over the last three years, selling over 220 condominiums, representing over 50% of all oceanfront sales in the market. David Stradinger, the property's developer, and his team will continue to provide development management services for the new ownership group. Stradinger has developed over 3,000 condominiums, townhomes, and single family dwellings in addition to five golf course communities over his 30+ year career.
"We are very excited about our investment in the premier, oceanfront condominium project in the Myrtle Beach market. This best-in-class asset offers its residents the highest quality construction, interior unit finishes and amenities available in the market and is well positioned for success going forward," said Mark Keatley, a Senior Vice President at Starwood Capital Group. "South Street is an experienced, value-added partner and we are pleased to be working with them on this venture."
"With this transaction, Starwood Capital Group has now purchased loans from 17 different U.S. and European banks over the last three years as part of its ongoing and successful strategy to acquire high-upside properties via discounted debt purchases," said Chris Graham, a Managing Director at Starwood Capital. "North Beach Towers is a perfect fit into that portfolio, and we intend to continue pursuing this strategy going forward."
"Working with Starwood, one of the world's most successful real estate investment groups, on this impressive project is a fantastic opportunity," said Patrick Melton of South Street Partners. "David and his team have established a strong track-record for this development and we look forward to working with them to build upon their early success."
About Starwood Capital Group
Starwood Capital Group is a private, U.S.-based investment firm with a core focus on global real estate. Since the group's inception in 1991, the firm, through its various funds, has invested over $10 billion of equity capital, representing over $29 billion in assets. Starwood Capital Group currently has $19 billion of assets under management. Starwood Capital Group maintains offices in Greenwich, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and affiliated offices in London, Luxembourg, Paris, Mumbai and Sao Paulo. Starwood Capital Group has invested in nearly every class of real estate on a global basis, including office, retail, residential, senior housing, golf, hotels, resorts and industrial assets. Starwood Capital Group and its affiliates have successfully executed an investment strategy that includes building enterprises around core real estate portfolios in both the private and public markets. Additional information about Starwood Capital can be found at www.starwoodcapital.com .
About South Street
South Street Partners is a Charlotte, NC based real estate investment, management and development company focused on acquiring, managing and strategically exiting distressed real estate assets or the debt collateralized by such across all real estate sectors with a focus on large metropolitan areas in the Southeastern United States. South Street's principals also have significant past experience in high-end residential projects located in resort destinations such as Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, The Bahamas, Cashiers, NC and other locations throughout the United States. Additional information about South Street Partners can be found at www.southstreetpartners.com
SOURCE Starwood Capital Group
Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
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