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New Construction and Homes and Condos For Sale. Additionally, we'll offer Buyer & Seller advice and tips. Finally, what's hot when it comes to Myrtle Beach Attractions and Events.
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Ace Realty appreciates our Veterans and the service they've rendered to ensure our freedom. Here is a list of Condominium and Town homes that qualify for VA Lending. Contact one of our REALTOR's to take a tour or make an offer on any of these properties, if interested. The newest listings are displayed first.
*Although this list should be accurate, please verify with your lender that the specific properties of interest qualify.
There are so many enjoyable things to do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. People love the warm temperatures and white sandy beaches. Here are some of the Top Rated Attractions in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Broadway At The Beach: Numerous places to shop, dine and enjoy the nightlife. Restaurants include King Kong Sushi, Key West Grill, American Tap House, Jimmy Buffets Margaritaville, Landry’s Seafood, Joe’s Crab Shack, Yamato Steakhouse, Liberty Brewery & Grill & Hard Rock Cafe. There’s also miniature golf & Theaters, such as Legends & the Palace Theatre. Nightclubs include Senior Frogs, Crocodile Rocks, Malibu’s, Broadway Louie’s, Good Time Charles & Fat Tuesdays. You can also get a little adventurous and play on the Ziplines or take a boat ride o
n the lake.TicketReturn.com Field: Pelicans Ballpark is home to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Advanced ‘A’ Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The ballpark is located directly across from Broadway at the Beach and offers affordable family fun 70 nights a year! Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. Phone: (843) 918-6000 | Website
New South Brewing: A wide variety including Lagers, Ales, IPA’s & more. Located at 1109 Campbell St, Myrtle Beach, sC 29577 | New South Brewing
Boat Tours: People enjoy Myrtle Beach Watersports, Island Adventure Watersports, Gator Bait Adventure Tours, Waccamaw River Tours, Downwind Sails Watersports & Living Large Party BargeThe Market Common: Shopping, Dining, Movie Theatre, Mall, Walking, Walking, Outside Movies & Entertainment.Carolina Paddle Company: Paddle Boarding. Lessons, Adventure Tours, Camping Excursions, Rentals, Retail, etc. 
Prices vary and are all inclusive, per person. All instructors are First Aid and CPR certified. Phone: 843-443-5687 | Website
Myrtle Beach Safari: The Myrtle Beach Safari is a hands on interactive wildlife experience that can be had nowhere else on Earth! You will spend hours interacting with and experiencing wildlife while learning about the work being done to conserve them worldwide. Phone: 843-361-4552 | Website
Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum: The Museum is composed of the following: Six first floor galleries featuring rotating exhibits; Four second-floor galleries including the Grace Martin Matlock Education Galleries; The Art Studio, classroom space used for children’s, adults’ and family workshops; Simeon Chapin Art Resource Library; Reception Room with baby grand piano, used for receptions, concerts, lectures, displays and demonstrations; Carolyn Burroughs Tea Porch, an enclosed space for receptions and other events offering a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Phone: 843-238-2510 | Website
Mount Atlanticus Miniature Golf: Mount Atlanticus Minitaur Golf is the one of the TOP miniature golf courses in Myrtle Beach with 36 holes of the best Putt-Putt at the beach. You will see unimpeachable evidence of a miniature golf island resort rumored to be 50,000 years old. They say it broke away from the sunken continent of Atlantis only to reappear in Myrtle Beach. The resort was designed by a minotaur named Goff. Come and you will see great views of the Atlantic Ocean from golf huts over 75 feet high. The 19th hole offers a “Lifetime Pass” to a hole-in-one shot. Phone: 843-444-1008 | Facebook Page
Wonderworks: An amusement park for the mind with 50,000 square feet of “edu-tainment”. The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Worderworks also features a zipline 50 feet above the water. Phone: 843-626-9962 | Website
Family Kingdom Amusement Park: There’s just a special place in the hearts of families everywhere for that old-time warm, friendly amusement park by the sea. Family Kingdom features more than 35 thrilling rides. In 2013 we added four exciting new rides including the Twist ‘n Shout steel roller coaster. And in 2014, we added the interactive bouncing on the Jump Around Dune Buggies, and the Magic Bikes. Of course, your favorites are ready and waiting. Hold on as the Swamp Fox wooden roller coaster takes your breath away at every turn, splash down on our Log Flume, free-fall 110 feet in our Slingshot Drop Zone, bounce a bit on our bumper cars or hit the Go-Kart tracks. And don’t forget, Family Kingdom’s Oceanfront Water Park, Splashes, is just across the street. Phone: 843.626.3447 | Website
The Hollywood Wax Museum: The Hollywood Wax Museum is a landmark in Myrtle Beach and a highlight of Broadway at the Beach. At the intersection of Highway 17 Bypass and 21st Avenue in Myrtle Beach, Hollywood Wax Museum is the only wax museum in the country devoted entirely to celebrity figures. The two-story Museum will bring Myrtle Beach tourists and locals into the world of Hollywood Stars and allow visitors to get close to some of the most famous people in show business, recreated so faithfully that you’d swear they were alive. Hollywood Wax Museum houses tons of uncanny replicas, lending themselves to fun photo opportunities for guests. If you’re waxing for fun things to do in Myrtle Beach, SC this summer or if you’re visiting the beautiful Grand Stand any time of year, the Hollywood Wax Museum 
is a must-see. Phone: 843-444-0091 | Website
Myrtle Beach Convention Center: 250,000 sq. ft convention center is one of the largest on the East coast, and our exhibit hall is 100,800 square-foot, column-free and is divisible into three sections. Exhibit Hall C features telescopic seating for 2,500 plus making it ideal for general sessions and large assemblies. Thirty-five foot ceilings in the exhibit hall can accommodate most any exhibit or production company’s needs. Eleven dedicated docks and drive in access to each hall. Meanwhile, our 17,000-square-foot ballroom is a showcase of design and functionality, hosting spectacular catered presentations running the gamut from breakfasts to seven-course extravaganzas. Phone: 843-918-1225 | Website
Myrtle Beach Welcome Center: Visitors to the area are served by three conveniently located Welcome Centers: in central Myrtle Beach, on the South Strand, and at Myrtle Beach International Airport. At all three centers, friendly staff members greet visitors, answer questions, offer directions, and distribute maps, brochures, event listings, coupons and more. As an added service, each office is equipped with a Text Telephone (TTY) system, which makes calls possible to and from people who are hearing impaired. Phone: 843-626-7444 | Website
Wacatee Zoo: Waccatee Zoo is located within 500 acres of private, carefully preserved, wooded property. Along winding trails, beneath shady trees you’ll find thousands of animals and over 100 species that are all treated like family. This zoo receives no state or government funding, just lots of T.L.C. Located where the Waccamaw River, Intracoastal Waterway and Socastee Creek Join, Waccatee Zoo is a natural wildlife sanctuary and breeding ground for many species of migratory birds. Phone: 843.650.8500 | Website
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not: Stroll through exhibits and see over 500 amazing and strange oddities from real shrunken heads to Transformers make of car part SEEING IS BELIEVING. Phone: 843-448-2261 | Website
Myrtle Waves Water Park: Make a splash at South Carolina’s largest water park with 22 slides and attractions and 1.2 million gallons of family fun. Relax by the wave pool, rent a private cabana, splash on exciting slides, raft rides or kiddie play areas. Perfect for groups and birthdays, too! Phone: 843-913-9250 | Website
Ocean view! Fully furnished, 2 bedroom condo with not 1 but 2 balconies! Boasting dazzling views of the Beach, Granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances. Nestled in Sandy Beach Resort, Phase II of Myrtle Beach, layered with fantastic ratings and great rental income potential. Enjoy your Oceanfront pool, hot tub, indoor pool, lazy river, exercise room and more. Conveniently located within walking distance to several businesses as well as the Boardwalk.
Sandy Beach Resort has excellent ratings and the lobby, lounge areas & elevators are well maintained. The HOA dues are all inclusive, which is fantastic too! This Oceanfront Resort has excellent rating.
To view additional listing details, click here. Contact us for more information or to view this fantastic Ocean View condo listed for $215,000.00
Located at 201 S Ocean Blvd, Unit 604, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Anchors Bend is a residential community located in Longs, South Carolina approximately 12 miles from Cherry Grove of North Myrtle Beach. The homes are constructed by Dr Horton, America's #1 Builder and range somewhere between $150,000 to $220,000. View various models such as the Aria, Alston & Macon. Many of the homes come with Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Countertops and are priced to sell. Homes in phase one along Oak Leaf Drive are already constructed and there are a few resales. New homes are being built in phase two on streets such as Mossbank Loop & Quinta St.
The low dues include amenities such as a pool, clubhouse and exercise room. Contact us for more information or to set up an appointment to tour some of these properties.
View Homes for Sale in Anchors Bend such as this Aria Model with loads of upgrades.
Ace Realty is pleased to announce that Dina Eichin has joined Ace Realty's growing team of Real Estate professionals in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Dina grew up in Melbourne, Florida, on the “Space Coast”. She was born and raised with her feet in the sand and loves coastal living. She started her family in Melbourne and in 2000 moved to Anderson, SC to pursue the dream of opening their own business. While raising their 3 children, and helping her husband John build all 3 of their businesses, Dina became interested in real estate.
She loves to help people and learn their stories and real estate seemed to fit that ideal. After earning her license in 2015 and confirming that she had made the right choice, Dina’s husband’s career path has led them to the Eastern Coast of South Carolina. She couldn’t be happier than to get to live in the famous Myrtle Beach and to have her feet back in the sand again!
Dina’s interests include: sharing life with her husband of 22 years, actively serving her Church for 13 years, volunteering with her son’s high school marching band program, her pets, and playing golf and tennis!
This is a lot of home in a great location!!! This 6 bedroom, 5 bath features not one but 2 bonus rooms and 2 car attached garage sitting in the popular Hwy. 90 area. This home has the feel of the beach, feel of the country with easy access to beach and historical downtown Conway, SC. Bottom level could be one living area and 2nd level another. Bottom level has a place for kitchen, dining area, living room, foyer entrance, 2bd/a bath and laundry room. 2nd level has 3 full baths and 4 bdrms including master suite, Very large living/family room and laundry room, fabulous porch across the front so bring your rocking chairs or enjoy your back deck. 3rd level has what can be a game room with a bedroom or 2 more bedrooms if needed making it 8 bedrooms and a bath. So many opportunities for this home.
View more details about this spacious home at http://www.acerealtysc.com/property/1724467/
Not surprisingly, Myrtle Beach has not always been as it is today. Once the home of the Waccamaw and Winyah Tribes, what is now called the Grand Strand was a vital route where Native American Trade and hunting grounds were relied upon for survival. Over the years came increasing expansion into the area by settlers looking to expand their land holdings and commerce. The established southern plantation owners cultivating crops of cotton and tobacco, elsewhere, were unsuccessful in bringing those endeavors to the coast due to unacceptable soils for those crops.
Local business owners, Burroughs and Collins, opted to establish a vacation destination along the Carolina Coast and built the first such resort in 1901. Mrs. Burroughs was successful in winning the competition to name the resort after presenting the name of Myrtle Beach honoring the natural beauty of the many varieties of Wax Myrtle bushes and trees flourishing along the coastline. Shortly afterward, the first developed golf course was completed adding to the destinations appeal. This course is still in operation today and is known as the Pine Lakes Country Club.
What is now known as the Grand Strand features 60 miles of sandy beaches stretching from Winyah Bay in Historic Georgetown to the North Carolina State Line. Choose your favorite place to spend the day at either Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Waccamaw Neck, Pawleys Island, Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Surfside Beach, Myrtle Beach State Park, Myrtle Beach, Briarcliffe Acres, Windy Hill, Atlantic Beach, Crescent Beach, Ingram Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Ocean Blvd Beach, Cherry Grove or Little River.
So, by now you’ve had enough of sand dunes and sand traps, or waves at the beach and water hazards on the course! Now what? There is so much more around the Myrtle Beach area. Below are some fantastic things to do. We are sure you will find your own favorites among them.
Music and the fine arts is a welcome reprieve from the typical activity associated with being at the beach. Take in a show or concert of your choice at The Alabama Theatre, The Carolina Opry, House of Blues, Legends in Concert, Comedy Cabana, Coastal Carolina University hosts Art exhibits, lectures, theatrical and musical performances, or Carolina Country Music Fest where top country music stars celebrate a good time at the beach!
The Franklin G Burroughs-Simeon B Chapin Art Museum offers 11 galleries throughout the year with many activities for all ages to enjoy. Brookgreen Gardens is an awesome venue for fine arts appreciation, historical learning, boating tours, a small zoo, butterfly farm and more. The Long Bay Symphony Orchestra features classical and contemporary masterpieces.
Throughout Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand we have enjoyed and recommend these shows and attractions. Pirates Voyage, Alligator Adventure, Barefoot Landing, Duplin Winery, International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, Helicopter Adventures, Hollywood Wax Museum, Huntington Beach State Park, Second Avenue Pier, Myrtle Beach Skywheel, Myrtle Beach State Park, Cherry Grove Pier, North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, Ripley's Believe It or Not and Aquarium, Broadway At The Beach, Sea Screamer and Sea Thunder Dolphin Tours, and The Big "M" Casino Cruises
For the anglers out there, fishing is a tradition along Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Whether you prefer fresh water, brackish or salt water fishing you could find your favorite fishing hole just minutes away. Stroll the riverbanks, glide over the marshes, or set out for a day of Deep Sea Fishing on your favorite charter vessel. You will find what you are looking for at one of the local Marinas. Check out Grande Dunes Marina and Inn, Wacca Wache Marina, Osprey Marina, Barefoot Landing Marina, Myrtle Beach Yacht Club and Marina, Crazy Sister Marina, and Cricket Cove Marina.
From fresh catch of the day to dancing the night away, there is a nearly endless variety of cuisine and entertainment at your finger tips. Rumor has it there are nearly 3000 restaurants in the Myrtle Breach area! It’s hard to imagine so we won’t try to list them all. You may have your favorites already. Here are some of ours. Carolina Roadhouse, Bummz on the Beach, Thoroughbreds, Malibu of Surfside, The Boundary House, Patios Tiki Bar, Crab Catchers, The Parson's Table, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Jimmyz Hibachi, Joe's Crab Shack, Captain George's, The Grumpy Monk, Ciao, Landry's Seafood House, Margaritaville, Hook and Barrel, Croissants Bistro and Bakery, and Sea Captain's House. Trip Advisor lists their best selections for dining, plus for a more locally based list please try The Grand Strand #1 Dining Guide . These should keep you busy and hungry! Click here for more details about Myrtle Beach Night Life and Live Music. IF YOU HAVE A PERSONAL FAVORITE, LET US KNOW AND WE WILL ADD IT TO OUR LIST!
We are proud to have Coastal Carolina University, Horry Georgetown Technical College, Miller-Motte Technical College and Webster University to provide higher education opportunities in the Myrtle Beach area. Private school options are available at Calvary Christian School, Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach, Chabad Jewish Academy, Myrtle Beach Seventh-Day Adventist Christian School and Renaissance Preparatory Academy
Living in the Myrtle Beach area is not just about fun and games. There are year round opportunities to invest your time and gifts working with others in various outreach and volunteer programs. This is not meant to be an all-inclusive list. Just passing the word along for those who may be interested.
Some of the more familiar programs include Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, United Way, Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach and AARP. Please, feel free to explore volunteer needs in any of the following programs. The Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, and Sciway have lists of Non-Profit Organizations and Charities with needs for volunteers. Some of the additional needs can be found at Brookgreen Gardens, The Community Kitchen of Myrtle Beach , Grand Strand Health, Myrtle Beach State Park, Create The Good, and the Myrtle Beach Humane Society. Check out local Places of Worship, Public Schools, shelters, and special events coordinators for volunteer needs as well.
Those familiar with the Myrtle Beach area are typically around for short visits as vacationers during the summer months. “Snowbirds” tend to prefer the later months from October to March as a favorite escape from the harsh winters of more northern climates. Golf enthusiasts find excursions, even if for just the weekend, are in ample supply throughout the year and enjoy the courses, friendships and nights on the town for every taste and budget. The mild climate of the Myrtle Beach area provides an average temperature of 74 degrees with approximately 215 sunny days making snow shovels a thing of the past…for us a welcome change! No more wintry mixes, blizzards or dealing with ice for weeks at a time.
Yes, there are other weather events that come with Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand being located along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. There is potential for what we call “high wind and hail” events such as severe thunderstorms, tropical storms and hurricanes. There are established zones that can affect the insurance rates of real property. When you choose to live at the beach you accept these possibilities. However, these zones may not affect insurance rates for real property just a few miles inland. To check these zones by property address you need only click the previous link and follow the instructions.
For a closer look at the local weather forecast each day, WMBF News is the local programming we rely upon and recommend. There are others that do an equally fine job as well. Everyone has a favorite and WMBF is ours. Overall, you can expect a year round pleasant weather pattern with periods of high temperatures in the summer along with cooler coastal breezes. The winter months have cooler temperatures but rarely get below freezing.
Always stay current! With how fast technology moves these days, its important to stay on top of the latest trends and upgrade your devices more often. I'm personally loving my new DLSR camera with fantastic video/wifi capability. This makes my job a lot easier! Editing photo's can be very time consuming.
High Quality Photos are extremely important in Real Estate today. If you don't take good pictures, a lot of practice or having a great photographer is essential!!! If a potential seller views one of your listings and observes poor quality photos, what chance will you have of gaining that listing? I personally like having a quality camera on standby so I can add more photos quickly or make adjustments when needed.
I'm not talking about a cell phone either! Although they're incredible nowadays (and I'm guilty of this too :P ), keep in mind a camera is designed for one or two purposes ONLY...to TAKE HIGH QUALITY PHOTOS and/or Photos & Videos. I find that cell phones can capture nice pictures outside as long as there's lots of light and plenty of room. However, when it comes to interior pictures, 1/5 a bathroom; the corner of a small room or something that appears to be from a haunted house (dark), is just not going to cut it!
Good Editing is essential as well. You can improve and modify pictures by reducing shadows, increasing light, adjusting tint, cropping & straightening, etc. However, I'm personally not a huge fan of "over editing" because when I see a listing that looks fake, my mind automatically says "well I wonder what it actually looks like in person". You can take great photos without "over-embellishing". There's a fine line agents need to be careful not to cross. Full on removing or cropping out structures in the background or removing giant stains is not fair to consumers. Many times they get angry once they feel they have been deceived. I hear more and more complaints about properties looking totally different in pictures than in person. My advice is to take "authentic" pictures once the listing is staged properly.
I'll discuss this topic more in depth in my next blog post. It takes cooperation between the agent and owner, as good staging is essential now that you're not planning on "over-editing" your listing photos. Things such as removing clutter, a deep cleaning, yard work and landscaping are all key components to good staging.
Although not a "professional photographer", I've been snapping pictures for over 10 years so have a good feel for it. For example, this listing sold in 3 days. I truly believe the photos played a big part, as we had multiple showings and offers. http://www.acerealtysc.com/property/1710925/
This is another topic I'll be discussing in the near future on how to improve your listings.
Whether your an agent striving to improve or a seller that wants/needs to sell quickly, I wish you the best!
-Derek Heppe
President & BIC- Ace Realty
Before the market shift, Myrtle Beach residential home sales hit their peak in May of 2008 with a Median Sales Price of $223,000. Its taken time, but sales prices have steadily been increasing over the last 5 years. In 2016 prices finally exceeded 2008.
As of July, of 2017 the Median Sales price for residential homes hit another NEW peak of $233,000!
If you're a seller considering making a move, now's the time! View your homes value and contact any of our outstanding agents at Ace Realty for assistance and a detailed analysis.
*Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Little River, Conway, Longs, Loris, Horry County, etc.
Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Its no wonder having white sandy beaches, beautiful sunrises over the blue Atlantic and numerous area attractions such as golf, Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach Boardwalk, etc.
New construction has been on fire in Myrtle Beach! Prices are still very reasonable and builders such as Lennar, DR Horton, Beazer, H&H Homes and others many times offer incentives and discounts for using their preferred lenders and Closing Attorneys. Ace Realty REALTOR's have been successful getting additional upgrades thrown in from time to time as well.
Year to date in 2017, 432 "to be built", "never occupied" or "under construction" MLS listed homes have Sold according to our local MLS stat's. This is in Myrtle Beach alone!
When other areas such as North Myrtle Beach, Briarcliff, Little River, Longs, Loris, Conway, Murrells Inlet, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island are included that number skyrockets to 1,206 in 2017 (through July 1st)!
Keep in mind, this does not include any private sales...only MLS listed homes. So that is a big number being we are only halfway through the year!
In 2016, in the Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas 2,625 Sold. In 2015, 2,422 Sold. In 2014, 1,987 sold. In 2013, 1,684 Sold. In 2012, 1,684 sold. Please note that 1,000 more homes Sold in 2016 as 2012!
Each year as more homes sell, the builders are gaining confidence and have slowly increased their prices. Also, supplier have started raising their prices on material due to "supply & demand. I've sold homes for clients that purchased as little as two years ago and profited greatly already. Prices are still very reasonable, is its a good time to invest.
If you're looking for change of scenery, seeking an active lifestyle or are considering retiring, Myrtle Beach is a great place to do it! I've seen a drastic change within the last couple years. New business's are opening up everywhere and older building are being restored.
If you are interested in find a home, contact one of our Myrtle Beach REALTOR'S at Ace Realty. We'll be glad to assist you.
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