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I don't know if buyers and agents are noticing that sellers are really digging-in...  I’ve recently had a number of low-ball offers on homes in Pawleys Island and the owners just said “NO”.  I feel the sellers have bled enough and most homes are priced to the new market which is regaining stability. If buyers are truly looking, they will have to realize that the majority of homes & condos on the market have gone through a steady reduction process over the last year, becoming the new and current market standard.  I would love to hear some agents’ thoughts to learn if they are seeing & feeling the same outcome as me. If so, let’s get the word out that this is it and if you want a good home ...

I lived in Bergen County, NJ before I moved to Pawleys Island, SC so I know all about snow.   It is beautiful and our property looked like a winter wonderland for exactly one day... then the hassle began. ‘Is the landscaper going to plow our driveway?  Is the plow going to come to plow our road?  How long ‘til I can get to my Wall Street job (as a municipal bond broker)?’

  I’d try to get out and walk in the snow for about an hour but it is exhausting! -Especially deep snow! so the rest of the day you spend inside and feel trapped looking out the window.... I bet there are going to be a lot of babies born this year!

When we moved to Pawleys Island, (about 20 miles south of Myrtle Beach)...

Just a few minutes up the road from Pawleys Island, is the seafood capital of South Carolina, Murrells Inlet.  When I moved here 12 years ago, I wasn't a big fan of fish, but since the relocation, I have found myself craving to go to every restaurant on the Marsh Walk and throughout ‘the inlet'. The Marsh Walk is a boardwalk that runs along Murrells Inlet's waterfront restaurant district providing gorgeous views and a wonderful setting for lunch or dinner.  The locals joking refer to the inlet as "a quaint little drinking village with a fishing problem." If you want to experience more of Murrells Inlet, you can take a deep-sea fishing tour, pick oysters and putt-around the inlet like the ...

There is something magical in finding the perfect gift or souvenir from a vacation... keychains and t-shirts are a dime a dozen, but art can be priceless! The Grand Strand has many, very talented, local artists who have great passion for their craft and really put love, culture and creativity into their work. We are fortunate enough to have local galleries, Brookgreen Gardens and events like 'Art in the Park', that provide a platform for artists to display their paintings, sculptures, figurines, jewelry, furnishings and so much more!  I feel very strongly about supporting Grand Strand artists, and I often purchase pieces to give as drawing prizes at my Realtor Open Houses. I'm not one ...

 Exciting new addition to the Myrtle Beach area... golf star Dustin Johnson has recently joined The Reserve Golf Course in Pawleys Island (about 20 miles south of Myrtle Beach). Tom Gillis, another local golfer, was right there tying-up with Phil Mickelson for 8th place! I have heard members say “you should see how far he can hit the ball" and I can only imagine! The Reserve Golf Club is a private course that was designed by Greg Norman and dictated by the natural flow of land and trees found along the Pawleys Island coast.  In the mornings, you can often see wild turkeys, deer, many species of birds and much more.  Take a look at the area pictures I have posted on my site and see why the...

Now I know why I moved South 12 years ago... This has been the coldest Winter we have had... but still no snow! Tired of freezing up North? Come on down to the Coast of South Carolina to warm-up a bit & enjoy the sand vs the snow!

I think people should be aware of how hard the banks are trying NOT to lend money.  Current Situation: One of my colleagues shared the following anecdote with me last week. She is in the process of refinancing her existing residence in an effort to take advantage of a lower interest rate.I hesitate to tell you the name of her lender because that would be indiscreet. That said, I’ll give you a hint. Its initials are "C-I-T-I".

According to my colleague, Citi (at the 11th hour the day before the attractive interest rate lock expired) called and demanded that her condo management company provide a copy of its voluminous flood insurance policy because the flood insurance is provided through ...

THIS IS MY 12YEAR OF LIVING IN PAWLEYS ISLAND AND EACH YEAR I REALIZE MORE AND MORE WHY I MOVED HERE.THE PEOPLE AND THE NATURE ARE INCREDIBLE.  SOMETIMES WHEN I AM WALKING THE BEACH AT SUNRISE I HAVE TO PINCH MYSELF TO MAKE SURE IT IS ALL REAL. AS I GET OLDER AND WISER I REALIZE THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE  AND I FIND THIS AREA TRULY PROVIDES THAT. 

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As 2009 winds down, there has been some improvement on the number of buyers checking out the area.  Angie Shoemaker currently has 12 contracts in the process of closing to add to the 18 contracts she closed already this year.  In all, the total is $8,467,151 in volume, and 20 of the contracts were on Angie's listings. Once again, the Shoemaker name is expected to be ranked highly on the RE/MAX ladder! 

Don't miss the exceptional property at 31 Brickfall Way in Willbrook Plantation, Pawleys Island. MLS # 912090  $525,000

This new resturant opened in March 2009.

I have just created a brand new website, emphasizing powerful searching of all MLS properties.

Soon, there will be quick links to properties for sales in various communities in Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island. All MLS properties on my new real estate website are updated daily!

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