WACHESAW PLANTATION! A place of beauty, 2 story 5BD/3.5BA with new granite countertops and island with double oven in this gourmet kitchen. Formal
living, formal dining, office/study and bonus room. This home is highly “ENERGY EFFICIENT”. Recently completed “STUCCO INSPECTION”. Enormous
utility room could easily house a personal golf cart and more if needed. Located on a Cul-D-Sac and golf course. ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY AT
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Wachesaw Plantation, Private Country Club Living at It’s Best!

The lands along the Waccamaw River in coastal South Carolina are rich in history. For more than ten thousand years, nomadic Indians moved quietly along the broad floodplains, leaving only faint traces of their existence. In the early 1700’s, European settlers carved trails through the wilderness and established a new beginning for their descendants, who would create empires from rice.Wachesaw Plantation, once the site of two 19th-century rice plantations, is located on the edge of the Waccamaw River near Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Today Wachesaw Plantation is a private residential golf community, but remnants of its past continue to be carefully uncovered. The developers of Wachesaw have managed to capture much of its unique southern heritage through archaeological research and restoration.

The South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of South Carolina has been conducting in-depth archaelogical studies of the Wachesaw heritage since 1983. Under the guidance of Dr. James. L. Michie, Project Director, the investigations have revealed a near continuous occupation by man for at least 9, 500 years.

Excerpts taken from “The Wachesaw Heritage” written by Dr. James. L. Michie. Copyright 1988 and published in cooperation with the Wachesaw Historical Society.

“Much of Wachesaw’s land remained unaltered for nearly a century after the Civil War. The 20th-century activities at Wachesaw Landing effected much of the historic and prehistoric record, but remarkably, enough information remained to learn a great deal about the former inhabitants. Richmond Hill faired much better; it was more intact.

Wachesaw. like no other place on the Waccamaw Neck, has shown us a complete record of the past. It has shown us all of the changes that occurred in the prehistoric period, at the beginnings of the historic period, and finally, during the development of two plantations. Much of this rich heritage has been preserved for the benefit of those people associated with Wachesaw. The past is very much alive.”

Long before Europeans settled and began the business of growing indigo and rice, Native Americans lived in villages along the area’s waterways and marshes. Wildlife was abundant and the tide-driven rivers and creeks made travel easy. Age-old burial mounds discovered in the 1930s revealed pottery shards, tools, jewelry and skeletal remains. Thanks to an extensive archaeological survey in the early 1980s, this exclusive community’s past is celebrated as one of the most thoroughly researched plantations in the South.

For more than two centuries, the site of Wachesaw Plantation Club and its community was very productive land. Situated on a high bluff overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, the accessibility to the river’s deep waters made it an ideal landing for people and supplies entering and leaving the area. For that reason—and many others—the Plantation boasts an especially rich history.

Hundreds of years later, it is difficult not to be inspired by sheer beauty that still characterizes Wachesaw. Visionary planning, an unrivaled setting and an extraordinary suite of amenities have established Wachesaw Plantation as a sanctuary of grace and sophistication.

 

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Memorial Day has come to mean much more to me than just a three-day weekend or bagging a deal at some Memorial Day sale at my favorite store. Like millions of Americans, I have family (and friends) who have served in the military. My grandfather served in WWI and my dad and 2 uncles served in WW11 and I personally served  two tours in Vietnam with the “Navy Seabees“. Although I and millions of brave men made it out of war safely, there are countless others who took their last breath while protecting the freedom we enjoy daily.

So this year, as I enjoy the spring weather on the extra day added to my weekend, I will also be grateful to those who sacrificed so much for this country, and for me. Let this be an invitation to share memories of loved ones and/or friends who have served in the military or who are currently serving. Who are you honoring this year?

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“God Bless America”

Myrtle Beach area Luxury Homes: Myrtle Beach area luxury homes come in all different sizes and price ranges. Here you will find some of the most exclusive Myrtle Beach Multi Million Dollar homes for sale. The exquisite attention to detail is unmatched! We have Million Dollar luxury homes located from the Intracoastal Waterway to Oceanfront homes to luxury estates with acreage. These homes are located up and down the Grand Strand giving you a large area to locate that perfect “Dream Home”. Murrells Inlet, Garden City, Surfside Beach, Pawleys Island and Litchfield Beach all offer a large variety of Existing Luxury Real Estate as well as numerous prestigious areas just waiting to be built upon. Whether you prefer ocean view, water view or golf course view your only limitations will be your own imagination. Whatever style your looking for, I can assist you in locating, regardless of your wants and needs. We also have many Luxury Home Builders that can create exactly what you might desire giving you that additional latitude to be a part of the design process.

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Some Essential Steps For Buying a Home That Buyers Should Follow

For the first time homebuyers, the process of home buying might appear to be quite complex. However, there are some basic steps applicable for the home buying procedure. If you follow them properly, the entire procedure would become simple for you to understand:

Some Fundamental Steps For Home Buying That The Buyers Must Follow:

• Step 1) First of all, they should figure out their capacity to spend for buying a house. In other words, they must find out how much they can afford.
• Step 2) At the time of purchasing a house, buyers must be conscious about their rights. There are various regulations that have been promulgated to safeguard the rights of the buyers, such as the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and the Fair Housing Act. These legislations have been passed to protect consumer rights and to prevent favoritism based on one’s complexion, race, faith or household condition.
• Step 3) At present, a large number of people go for a mortgage loan for financing their homes. It is very much essential that you choose the most suitable loan program that would fit your necessities. All you need to do is to shop around, make comparisons and carry out negotiations at the time of seeking a mortgage loan.
• Step 4) Choose a real estate agent to find out the home according to your requirements. The agent should have considerable expertise to understand your needs and find out the home as per those needs. While seeking a seasoned real estate agent, you should go for an agent only if he has the designation of GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) conferred by the National Association of Realtors.
• Step 5) Now you have to determine your offer price. By observing the comparable sales in various listing services and public records, you can get a better picture at what range the houses are selling in your area. Subsequently, you can plan your offer price suitably.
• Step 6) Following the selection of the house that you wish to buy, you have to make a purchase bid. Just ensure that you are mindful of the eventualities to be incorporated in the bid, the earnest money you need to pay that is necessary for the inspection, as well as the terms and conditions for annulment of the purchase bid.
• Step 7) The following step is very much crucial and it is none other than home inspection. Besides termite inspection and appraisal, you as a homebuyer must be permitted to have an expert who would walk through the house to find out any possible defects.
• Step Purchasing a home entails various entities like an escrow or settlement company that manages the overall activities between the buyer and the seller. You would have to make a decision in advance on who would pay for the fees, the seller or you.
• Step 9) The last step is the signing of the documents. However, you must assure that you go through all the details prior to signing the documents. Analyze the settlement costs thoroughly and ask if any amount is higher than usual.

What Should You Anticipate on the Day of Closing?

On the day of closing, you are required to furnish the homeowner’s insurance receipt which would prove that premium has been paid off. Money indebted by you to the seller such as balance of down payment, prepaid taxes and money indebted to you by the seller like unpaid taxes and prepaid rent would be enumerated by the closing agent. During closing, the seller would also furnish proof of any inspection, warranties and so on.

After you have gone through every formality, you need to sign the mortgage note. The deed would be signed by the seller and the title would be transferred. Following that, you need to pay the closing costs to the agent of the lender and in exchange, he would provide you a settlement statement enumerating the items paid by you. Lastly, the mortgage & deed would be registered with the Registry of Deed and you become the owner of your dream home.

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Why Buy a Home Now

If you’re renting and wondering if you should buy a home, consider what bestselling author, David Bach, says, “The average homeowner is worth 35 times more than the average renter.”

He advises renters to take action immediately and start saving part of their paycheck every month to help accumulate a down payment. He also encourages renters to borrow 10-20 percent less than what the bank is willing to lend; that way they’re only buying as much home as they can afford.

The longer you rent, the longer it may take you to eventually get into homeownership. If the market conditions have scared you, perhaps you’re not looking at the other side of the coin. Owning a home becomes part of your investment portfolio, provides tax benefits, allows you to build equity (it still exists), and, if you buy now, you may get an excellent deal.

According to a MarketWatch news article, buying a home now can provide some real negotiating power to request improvements, price reductions, help with closing costs, and more. “People can get a lot of what they need and almost all of what they want today,” said Jay Papasan, one of the authors of “Your First Home”.

While poor market conditions have created a troubling situation for some homeowners, the downturn has made the buying market ripe for others. The affordability of homes is better than ever. The National Association of Realtors’ housing affordability index concluded that homes in December of 2008 were more affordable than at any other point since 1970 (the start of the index). And with numerous foreclosures on the market and prices dropping in many areas, now is a good time to buy. But in order to make your purchase profitable, here are some things you should consider.

How long will you be in the home? Some experts advise that if you are planning to move within a year, buying may not be the best option because of the expenses associated with moving. However, if you’re searching for a place to live for, at least, several years, buying now could be a good choice for you.

How much you can afford. Don’t let tighter lending regulations scare you off from making a purchase. Instead, understand what you truly can afford. Don’t get caught up in buying too much home. In fact, these days, the trend is moving toward smaller homes — simpler living.

Mortgage rates drop to historical low. How much home you can afford is affected by mortgage interest rates that, right now, are highly appealing. Good credit, documenting your income, and a substantial down payment will make you a better candidate for the better mortgage rates.

Freedom to choose. Now, unlike several years ago, the market has a large inventory in many areas. The market time to sell a home has increased which creates a large inventory of homes, everything including new, existing, and foreclosures. Buyers can peruse the market and have the freedom to select the home they really want. If your interest is in a new home, know that many developers are getting more competitive with their pricing because they also have taken a hit by the ailing economy.

Quality of life. Buying a home can create a higher quality of life, giving you pride of homeownership, and something to enjoy improving and developing over the years.

Tax credit benefit. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides for a $8,000 tax credit that would be available to first-time home buyers for the purchase of a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. The credit does not require repayment. Most of the mechanics of the credit will be the same as under the 2008 rules: the credit will be claimed on a tax return to reduce the purchaser’s income tax liability. If any credit amount remains unused, then the unused amount will be refunded as a check to the purchaser.

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These are not my sentiments but, I will certainly make my stand. hat stand would be totally against these fees, they remind me of admin fees charged by car dealers. Fruadulant fees charged for meaningless tasks masked as REAL WORTH!  We have an enough trouble showing the general public that for the most part we are PROFESSIONAL and ETHICAL sales people truly dedicated to assisting them in most likely the largest purchase they will ever make. You can make your own opinions after reading the whole story.

Calling out real estate ‘junk fees’
It is all over the Internet news. A court ruled that an “admin fee” that real estate brokers sometimes charge buyers or sellers may in some cases be a “junk fee.”“In a decision late last month that is sending shudders through the realty brokerage industry, U.S. District Judge Virginia Emerson Hopkins in Birmingham, Ala., ruled that when a realty firm charges clients an ‘admin’ fee, for which no specific settlement services are performed, the fee violates federal law,” Washington Post columnist Kenneth R. Harney reported.

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Myrtle Beach was incorporated as a town in 1938 and became a city in 1957. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been called the “Golf Capital of the World” because of the 120 golf courses and dozens of miniature golf courses. Myrtle Beach is also one of the top tourist spots on the Atlantic Coast.

With nearly 14 million visitors a year, it is no surprise that Myrtle Beach, with over 60 miles of warm, sandy beaches, is such a popular vacation choice for millions of Americans. A memorable South Carolina beach vacation is yours for all types of travel. You can come and have a romantic weekend getaway, a kid friendly family vacation, business conferences and meetings, and a wonderful golf get-away. During the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, people began to “vacation” here, although it was not quite the developed city it is today. Myrtle Beach is a well known destination for vacationers from around the country, Canada and abroad.

Be sure to consider this beautiful area if you are looking to purchase Myrtle Beach Real Estate. When buying or selling land, contact an experienced real estate agent who has the knowledge and marketing in place to meet your needs. Myrtle Beach Luxury Real Estate has risen to a whole new level in recent years.

Just minutes south of Myrtle Beach, golfers are discovering some of America’s most awarded golf courses, including three of “America’s Top 100 Public Courses,” one of Golf for Women Magazine’s “Top 25 in America,” six 4 1/2-star courses and one of only three 5-star courses in the Southeastern United States. Myrtle Beach has over 100 golf courses, plus golf package companies, golf schools and other related businesses. Browse our accommodations guides and you will find countless lodging options; from family-owned motels and Myrtle Beach hotels with reasonably priced rates for those on a budget, luxurious condos and resorts with spacious vacation rentals and amenities such as exercise facilities, Jacuzzis, tennis courts, lazy rivers and golf courses, and our award-winning campgrounds.

Myrtle Beach is one of the top tourist spots on the Atlantic Coast. Myrtle Beach and the greater Grand Strand area is enjoyed by both locals and those who choose to vacation here year after year. Real estate, relocation, and vacation homes As evidenced by explosive growth in the Myrtle Beach real estate market, this area is a prime choice for relocation, second homes, or retirement living.

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Litchfield Beach Real Estate, A Little Bit Of Heaven At Your Fingertips!

Bordered and protected on the North by Huntington State Park and in the South by Hobcaw Barony, both home to large wildlife sanctuaries, our very special community offers homeowners, visitors and vacationers a life style built around beach activities, tennis, golf at one of three major golf courses, a private water park for children on the grounds, walking, biking and hiking paths which extend for miles through some of the loveliest southern marshlands. just three miles away is Brookgreen Gardens, the largest outdoor sculpture garden in the world, This is truly a unique community, with planned development and careful decisions on how to balance progress and a bountiful natural resource.
Sea Turtles nest in protected areas, where conscientious neighbors take quiet watch over their protection; the sun sets over the marsh and from the huge community deck seaside at LBTS, watching the moon rise is a popular evening sport by residents and guests. The beach stretches in either direction from Litchfield by the Sea three miles in one direction and five miles in the other direction making an unbroken paradise for walkers and runners.
Art Activities offered in the area are in addition to classes offered by Coastal Carolina University, wildlife tours at the wildlife preserve and the State Park making LBTS a photographer’s dream. Those wishing more of the urban development of Myrtle Beach need drive only 15 miles to reach some of the most unique shopping areas from tasteful shops dotting the landscape owned by private businessmen and women, to outlet shopping, to the famous Broadway at the Beach.

Award winning chefs present their fare at nearby restaurants in Pawley’s Island. Fine dining and lowcountry delights can be found all over Pawley’s Island, Murrell’s Inlet and beyond. Because of all these elements of Litchfield by the Sea and the surrounding features, we have become one of the finest all-season ocean resorts on the East Coast, attracting visitors from all over the United States and from Canada and Europe due to the wide range of activities offered, the fine temperatures which even in winter yielding average daily temperature of 58.
Spend some time with us and you’ll appreciate the benefits of belonging to an oceanfront community rich in both activity and atmosphere. Come see why those who know the Carolina coast always return to Litchfield by the Sea.

The upscale community of Litchfield Beach real estate offers an abundance of opportunities. Whether looking for oceanfront real estate, gated, or golf course communities, Litchfield Beach real estate has it all. One of the more popular resort developments is Litchfield by the Sea. Where you can enjoy single family homes, condos, and townhomes. Top notch amenities such as private beaches, tennis, and golf courses are just part of owning Litchfield Beach real estate. Enjoy coastal living at its finest.

Litchfield Beach real estate offers numerous communities of new construction homes as well as oceanfront condos, gorgeous raised beach homes and some of the finest golf course homes.

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