I spent much of the spring longing to be sitting out on the deck by the creek with one of their tasty appetizers and a cold beverage watching the tide roll by.  Instead I watched from a distance as the building progressed and in the last 50 days playing the contest for the chance a the invitation only party.  Lucky for me I was winner #45 so me and my hubby get to join along with the other winners and friends and several hundred guests for what is sure to be a memorable occassion.

While the Pre-Grand Opening Party will be held on Wednesday the doors will opening to the public at 9:00 PM with Tru Sol on stage for everyone to get a chance to check out the “New” Dead Dog Saloon.  Really happy for Charlie and his crew and looking forward to spending many good times in the new digs.   Copyright©2012 Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

Contact us for more information to help you avoid foreclosure and take advantage of this limited time offer from Bank of America.  Contact Sandra Bundy, CDPE 843-902-7615 for a confidential consultation.

Repairs can be made after purchasing the property and is a good option if you want to buy a Murrells Inlet home that needs repairs.

The rent versus sell decision should not be taken lightly especially if your original purchase was in the last few years and you fully intended to keep the property.  Rental units are in demand in Murrells Inlet and along the Grand Strand and while sale price declines appear to be leveling increasing values might not occur in the short term.  Location means everything and we can assist you with analysing your sell or rent senario or buy or rent if you are looking to buy a Murrells Inlet home.

This infographic has some great info for home sellers but don’t forget your REALTOR® can be invaluable when listing your home for sale or when you are looking to buy a home.  If you need assistance or have any questions about selling your Murrells Inlet home let us know as we are here to help. Copyright©2012 Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

Lucky for us we live in such a wonderful place and can love our Murrells Inlet home every day of the year.  Happy Valentines Day!

The Johnson sisters with the love's of their lives in Murrells Inlet circa 1950

This 4% legal residents only applies for owner occupants and applications must be made at the county assessors office and is not automatic even if the previous owner was taxed at the 4% rate. I am amazed by the number of homeowners who do not apply for the 4% tax rate and end up overpaying property taxes year after year. For more information see Georgetown County Tax Assessor or Horry County Tax Assessor.  Homeowners should also consult with the taxing authority if they feel do not agree with the current tax assessment.

South Carolina law also allows for a homestead exemption for homeowners that are 65 years old or disabled that will help to further lower property tax bills on owner occupied homes.  This exemption for SC homeowners must be applied for and is not automatic and can exempt up to $50k of your homes value.

This information is not intended to be legal or accounting advise and is provided to help alert Murrells Inlet homeowners of potential property tax savings on owner occupied homes in Murrells Inlet.  Copyright©2012 Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

Like many homeowners we spent most of our time working on the inside of our home. With the temperate climate we enjoy in Murrells Inlet my next project is likely going to be an outdoor kitchen. Since our budget won’t allow for the hardscape right now we will need to start with the landscape.

In this real estate market we certainly aren’t looking for quick monetary returns with any of our outdoor projects. After all the pleasure we get out of our Murrells Inlet home can’t be measured in dollars and cents.

The MSP of $177,900 last month is also lower than January 2010 sale prices for Murrells Inlet while 2011 showed some improvements.  The averge sale price for homes in Murrells Inlet has indicated a steady decline in the last 5 years while median sale prices indicated more fluctations for January home sales during the period.

Statistics released today provided in the graph differ slightly from the Murrells Inlet data as this also includes Garden City homes in the compilation but does follow a similar trend.

Change in Median Sale Price in Murrells Inlet and Garden City

Please contact us for more information about your Murrells Inlet home value. Copyright©2012 Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

The 7 member HOA board at Indigo Creek in Murrells Inlet consists of residents from various backgrounds and is very mindful of keeping down costs for homeowners and works closely with K. A. Diehl & Associates the HOA management firm for the community.  Committees reports are presented to homowners by way of a quartely newsletter to keep all residents informed on matters important to Indigo Creek homeowners.   In addition they also provide many volunteer & social opportunites for residents to interact with fellow homeowners on a regular basis.

Indigo Creek HOA fees are low at $46 per month and there is a community pool and clubhouse for residents to enjoy.  With an average sale price hovering just above $183k home prices are very affordable and average days on market is 142 days for the 19 homes sales to date.

Indigo Creek is located in Horry County and the St. James School District and could be the ideal spot for your new Murrells Inlet home.  Copyright©2011 Sandra Bundy, Broker-in-Charge, B&P, Inc.  Serving the Pee Dee and Grand Strand of South Carolina.

The number of distressed sales held steady in the Pawleys Island area at 20.6% over the last year accounting for 42 of the 204 single family homes sold.  Pawleys Island home prices have been higher than other areas of the Grand Strand.