by Mike Childs | Jan 26, 2020 | Living Local, Real Estate Reality
Flooding in Myrtle Beach Flooding is a fact of life along the Grand Strand that is often overlooked in the “Official Relocation Guides”. It’s a real threat that you need to be keenly aware of if you’re living in Myrtle Beach, moving to Myrtle... by Mike Childs | Jul 11, 2015 | Real Estate Reality
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae announced the availability of 3% down for primary residences in March 2015. This can be of most benefit in the condo market since there are relatively few VA/FHA/USDA approved condo projects. Condo needs to meet conventional guidelines,... by Mike Childs | Aug 17, 2014 | Living Local, Real Estate Reality
Property Taxes – Myrtle Beach Horry County SC South Carolina ranks in the top 10 states in the country with the lowest residential property taxes. People relocating from the New England states are always pleasantly surprised to discover that they will be pay... by Mike Childs | Aug 8, 2014 | Living Local, Real Estate Reality
The Myrtle Beach metro area, commonly referred to as the Grand Strand, has over 60 miles of wide, soft sandy beaches. With that much beautiful oceanfront and the recent recession, you’d think there would be ample oceanfront land available for development or... by Mike Childs | Jul 31, 2014 | Real Estate Reality
Where have all the foreclosures gone? The short answer…they were bought by savvy investors and smart home buyers who knew the inventory of distressed homes wouldn’t last forever. During the 5 year period from 2008 thorough 2013 foreclosures and short sales... by Mike Childs | Jul 31, 2014 | Real Estate Reality
What is the difference in a POA and an HOA? They are one and the same from a practical and legal standpoint. POA stands for Property Owner’s Association and HOA stands for Home Owner’s Association. The POA abbreviation is widely used in the Myrtle Beach...