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Jan. 18, 2013

Seagate Village: South Myrtle Beach Real Estate

 

 Seagate Village Myrtle BeachIf you are looking for an affordable house in the south Myrtle Beach area with a retro feel, check out the houses in Seagate Village. Houses in Seagate Village were built in the 1950s as part of a housing community for those serving at the Myrtle Beach Airforce Base. Over 800 houses were built in the area and the development has a retro feel to it. The houses are all 1950s ranch style brick homes and many of them are duplexes.  This historic neighborhood features a ton of other amenities including paved sidewalks, a playground, spacious yards and even a dog park for your pets. Don’t worry about having to mow your yard either as the home owners association takes care of weekly landscaping and yard-work.

The homes in Seagate Village are in the perfect south Myrtle Beach area as well. They are located right across the road from the Myrtle Beach State park and are only a short distance to the beach. Plus the south Myrtle Beach area doesn’t get as many tourists as other areas of Myrtle Beach, so you won’t have to deal with as much traffic or fighting for parking spaces. A short drive down the road is Myrtle Beach’s newest dining and shopping attraction: the Market Common. The Market Common has great restaurants like P.F. Changs and Nacho Hippo and plenty of terrific shopping with name brand stores.

If these homes for sale in Myrtle Beach sound great to you, call the skilled team at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts today. The team is made up of Myrtle Beach realtors who are highly trained and know the Myrtle Beach real estate market well. Whether you want to buy or sell your house, the team at Jerry Pinkas knows how to help you. Contact them today with any questions!

Jan. 16, 2013

Four Bedroom Homes for Sale Myrtle Beach under 300K

Myrtle Beach is a great area to live in and raise a family. There are ample activities for children to get involved with and plenty of great attractions to see. Plus living in Myrtle Beach means you never have to take another beach vacation again; you won’t have to you will only be minutes from it! Buying Myrtle Beach real estate can be a little tricky as there are so many housing developments, townhouses, condos and others to choose from. Do you want to live in Barefoot Resorts, South Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest or someplace in between? If you need help finding the perfect Myrtle Beach home for you and your family, call the Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts! They can show you dozens of houses until your find the perfect one. Just check out these listings of four bedroom homes for sale in Myrtle Beach that are under 300k.

 Myrtle Beach under 300K

1375 Cottage Drive

This beautiful two-story four bedroom home is located in the cottages on Farrow Parkway. This South Myrtle Beach real estate is raised beach style house with second floor porch. It features a large living room with vaulted ceiling and hardwood floors. The neighborhood features paved sidewalks, bike paths and an onsite pool.  This home is listed in the low 200k

 Myrtle Beach homes for sale under 300K

519 Ellsworth Drive

This gorgeous traditional home is located in the Covington Lakes neighborhood of Carolina Forest and features a huge fenced-in backyard perfect for a family with small children and pets. The house has five bedrooms which means kids won’t have to share a bedroom! It features a huge kitchen with tons of counter and cabinet space and a formal dining room. The spacious master bathroom has a whirlpool tub and the bedroom has a walk-in closet.  This house is located in one of the most rapidly growing areas of Myrtle Beach and is a steal in the 280k.

Check out all the great Myrtle Beach homes for sale with Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts!

Jan. 7, 2013

Great Condo Sales in Myrtle Beach Skyscrapers

Myrtle Beach has some beautiful houses but not everyone wants the hassle of having a house and yard to upkeep. A Myrtle Beach Condo is a great alternative for people who would like to live in Myrtle Beach but don’t want a huge house to maintain. Condos are also great for people looking for a simple summer home or for snowbirds who want somewhere to stay when it’s cold in the winter. Several of the large luxurious skyscrapers in Myrtle Beach offer lavishness condominium living. Here are just a few of the great condo sales going on in Myrtle Beach.

Vista Del Mar

Vista Del Mar

The Vista Del Mar is hands down one of the most beautiful buildings in Myrtle Beach. It features a dramatic Mediterranean styled building and is located in the gated oceanfront section of Grande Dunes. Condos in this building range from 2-5 bedrooms and it’s in a perfect located close to all the best attractions in both Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. Condos in this building range from  700K to two million dollars.

 Island Vista

The Island Vista is a premier 12 story high residence building with both condos and hotel suites. It is located on the oceanfront in the “golden mile” section of Myrtle Beach and has 1-4 bedroom condos for sale. These condos feature full-kitchens, private balconies and upscale amenities like Jacuzzi tubs and granite countertops. Because these are condos inside of a hotel, the Island Vista building has a fitness center, outdoor pools and a restaurant to enjoy with the condo.

Margate TowerMargate Tower

Another oceanfront luxury skyscraper is the 29-story Margate Tower located inside of Kingston Plantation. The Margate offers 2-4 bedroom condos with open living rooms and most residences include balconies and gourmet kitchens. Condos in this building often sell for between 400- 900 thousand.

If you would like to take a look at these condos or to find out more about condo sales in Myrtle Beach, call the professionals at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts.  They will be happy to answer any questions to help you find your dream condo in exactly the right area.

Jan. 5, 2013

The Cottages at Surf: Real Estate North Myrtle Beach

The Cottages at Surf

 

If affordable housing on the outskirts of Myrtle Beach is what you are looking for, check out the Cottages at the Surf. Located in North Myrtle Beach, these reasonably priced houses are located inside a gated community that is golf-cart friendly is located just one short mile from the beach.  These homes are created to look like traditional beach houses and often have colored vinyl siding and brick fronts. Homes often also feature one or two car garages and screened-in porches on the top or bottom level. Homes at Cottages at the Surf feature 3-4 bedrooms with 2-3 bathrooms and a perfect for families with children. Houses in the Cottages at the Surf are moderately priced in the mid-200 thousand.

Living at the Cottages at the Surf means you get to use their fabulous amenities that include a large community swimming pool with mushroom fountain for the kids to play under. Other community amenities are a sun deck, cabana, fountains, lantern-lit streets, sidewalks, and a nature preserve.  The Cottages at the Surf are located in a great area that is both close to the beach and close to great shopping, dining and attractions in North Myrtle Beach. The Cottages are located just around the corner from a Super Wal-Mart and about a fifteen minute drive from the great shopping at the Tanger Outlet Center and the Myrtle Beach Mall.

The Cottages at the Surf is a relatively new housing development in North Myrtle Beach and are worth checking out. If you want to check out all the great real estate in North Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest and Myrtle Beach than contact the experts at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts. Their friendly staff can make it easy for you to buy or sell any Myrtle Beach property.

Jan. 3, 2013

Myrtle Heights: Homes for Sale Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Heights Homes for Sale

Want to live in the middle of downtown Myrtle Beach but don’t want to be inundated with tourists, noise and traffic? Homes in the Myrtle Heights section of Myrtle Beach are perfect for being located in the heart of downtown but are still secluded enough to give residents quiet and peace of mind. The Myrtle Heights section encompasses the area between 32 Ave. N. and 46th Ave N. in Myrtle Beach. Locally this section is known as the “golden mile” because of the gorgeous houses built here with no hotels or resorts blocking the beautiful view of the beach and ocean.  The Myrtle Heights area was established in 1933 with the majority of residences being built between 1925 and 1945. Myrtle Heights was even listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 and is considered a national historic district.

Homes in the Myrtle Heights area are high-class luxury homes located extremely close to the Atlantic Ocean.  Because of the location and age of these houses, houses in this area range in price from 300K to 4 million dollars. Because there are no hotels or resorts here, the tourist traffic is very minimal and this area of the beach is less frequented during the summers. This allows residents in Myrtle Heights to almost have their own private secluded beachfront inside Myrtle Beach, but still be within a few minutes drive to all the best Myrtle Beach attractions, dining and shopping.  This is the perfect area to have a house or a summer home. 

If you are interested in looking at buying a home in Myrtle Heights, or just checking out real estate in Myrtle Beach SC, call the trained staff at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts. They will be happy to help you find your dream home in Myrtle Beach!

Dec. 17, 2012

Check Out the Farm at Carolina Forest Real Estate

The Farm at Carolina Forest

The Farm is an affordable family-oriented neighborhood in Carolina Forest that is located just a few miles from the beach and all the major Myrtle Beach attractions. The Farm offers a ton of family-friendly community amenities including an 8,000 square ft. pool and community area, with a large sand filled playground area for kids located outside. The ideal weather in Myrtle Beach makes playing outside with your little ones almost perfect all year round. There is also a basketball court, ping pong table, fitness center, bike paths, and wide sidewalks where you can meet plenty of your friendly neighbors walking their dogs or riding bikes. The Farm is a very social community as well, holding craft fairs and other fun events in their barn themed clubhouse. There is also a smaller pool overlooking a lake, where ducks and turtles hang out waiting to be fed or just sunbathing. Houses inside the Farm range from 140K- 240K and most houses have 2-4 bedrooms, perfect for a growing family.

Carolina Forest is one of the fastest growing markets for real estate in Myrtle Beach. In just the past few years everything from a new post office to a library to new fire station has been built in the area. A quick drive down Carolina Forest Blvd will take you to several major chain restaurants, grocery stores, a hair salon, and shops.  Almost everything you need can be found within a five minute drive from the beautiful houses located inside the Farm. Plus, the Farm has easy access to Grissom Parkway, Highway 17 and Highway 31 making it easy to navigate into and out of Myrtle Beach, even in the summertime.

If you are interested in looking at houses for sale inside of the Farm in Carolina forest, or checking out Carolina Forest Real Estate in general call the trained staff at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts. They will be happy to help you find your dream home in Myrtle Beach!

Dec. 15, 2012

Live in Luxury with Real Estate North Myrtle Beach

 

 

Homes For Sale in Leather LeafLooking to retire and get away from all the hustle and bustle of city life? Want a winter hideaway from your hectic life? Or maybe you are just looking for a move someplace warmer- Barefoot Resort Homes and Condos is the perfect place to set up shop.  Ideally located on the Intracoastal Waterway, Barefoot Resorts allows you to live comfortably in the Myrtle Beach atmosphere while living safely away from the traffic and congestion that comes in the summer crowds. There are beautiful homes and condos in Barefoot Resorts that range from 150k- 500k so there are a wide range of options and price points to match just what you are looking for. Some of these homes and condos even come partially furnished so that you can move in as soon as you are ready.

Barefoot Resort is in an ideal location for everything North Myrtle Beach has to offer. Cross the rustic antique swing- bridge (that has been recently renovated) over the Intracoastal Waterway from Barefoot Resorts into all the amazing shops and restaurants at Barefoot Landing for a fun day of shopping. Also located inside Barefoot Landing are three of Myrtle Beach’s most famous attractions: Alligator Adventure, House of Blues Myrtle Beach and Alabama Theatre.

North Myrtle Beach Homes For SaleWhile you are checking out Barefoot Landing make sure to grab to a fresh fish at Flying Fish Public Market & Grill where the fish literally fly, watch the waitstaff sing and dance for you at Johnny Rocket’s restaurant, and get crabby at Joe’s Crab Shack. If shopping isn’t your thing, real estate in Barefoot Resorts is located only minutes away from the beach as well as all the other great attractions that Myrtle Beach has to offer. Avid golfers love Barefoot Resorts too because they are located moments away from some of Myrtle Beach’s world famous golf courses including courses designed by Pete Dye and Greg Norman. If you really love golf you can even live alongside the holes at Love Golf Course at one of Barefoot Resorts most exclusive gated-communities, Leather Leaf.

If you think Barefoot Resort is right for you, contact any of our JP Real Estate Experts for more information or to find out about other great homes for sale in Myrtle Beach.

Dec. 13, 2012

Prestwick Homes: Real Estate in South Myrtle Beach

If you’re looking for luxury in a safe, quiet, gated golf community, then look no further than Prestwick Community. It’s prime real estate in Myrtle Beach and is located just minutes away from one of the hottest new shopping centers, Market Common.  The Prestwick homes are located just off of the Prestwick Golf course, a gorgeously landscaped championship golf community that is lined with pine forests and lakes.

The custom-built homes of the Prestwick Community range in price from the mid-200K up to 700K and many of them feature hardwood floors, spacious modern kitchens, large fireplaces, formal dining rooms, and large yards.  The amenities at Prestwick are amazing too. Prestwick homeowners are granted access to the Prestwick Country Club which includes an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts, dining at the country club’s restaurant, and of course use of the golf course. Prestwick also offers tennis instructors in case you or your children are looking to pick up a racket. Prestwick is also a gated community leaving you to feel safe that your kids won’t be in any danger riding bikes, walking the dog, or playing in the neighborhood.

Prestwick Community is located just minutes away from Market Common and there are easily accessible walking paths there in case you want to run over for some quick shopping or yogurt. Prestwick is also close to the Myrtle Beach State Park and the Airport, but only a short drive away from all the lights and sounds of Myrtle Beach Attractions. Prestwick is close enough to get everywhere, without feeling smothered by the tourism of Myrtle Beach. This superior south Myrtle Beach real estate is perfect for families, couples, and retirees that are looking for a safe and fun place to live. If you are looking to buy your dream Myrtle Beach home in Prestwick Community or to find other communities similar contact our team of Myrtle Beach real estate experts.

Nov. 13, 2012

Brighton Lakes: Affordable Luxury Living in Carolina Forest

Brighton Lakes in Carolina Forest is located away from all of the busy tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach, but is conveniently placed close to the finest Myrtle Beach shopping, entertainment, and restaurants. Brighton Lakes homes for sale provide you with the finest luxury amenities you will find in the popular Carolina Forest area. Brighton Lakes is one of the only gated communities in Myrtle Beach that includes a private owner's club and borders sparkling pristine lakes and preserved wetlands. Whether you prefer to be close to the natural beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway or nearby the excitement of Myrtle Beach's famous live entertainment, shopping, and dining the area has to offer, Brighton Lakes at Carolina Forest has everything to anyone. 

   Brighton Lakes Myrtle Beach

Brighton Lakes homes are custom built, and since building a home is a long and painstaking process, the builders are known for working around your lifestyle and personal schedule; elegance and perfection take time! There are homesites for sale in Brighton Lakes as well as beautifully built new construction homes ready for you to claim as your own.

Brighton LakesBrighton Lakes Carolina Forest

Amenities in Brighton Lakes include; a private gated community, professional landscaping, natural gas, upgraded signage and lighting throughout, a private owner's club, waterfront clubhouse with panoramic views, proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway, preferred builder access and flexibility, meeting & event venues, and more! If you are ready to take a tour of one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Carolina Forest, let the experts at Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts help you find your dream home today!

Nov. 13, 2012

Why Choose Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Myrtle Beach is a fantastic place to both live and also visit for vacation. With beautiful weather year-round, endless shopping and dining options and plenty of Myrtle Beach attractions, it is no wonder that people are flocking to Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach is the perfect place for those who are looking to relocate to an area that offers great entertainment options while still maintaining a family atmosphere.

Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts is here to make your Myrtle Beach move or relocation to the Myrtle Beach area as stress-free as possible.


Myrtle Beach is known as one of the best family beaches in all of the United States. With miles of white, sandy beaches, owning a beach house or Myrtle Beach oceanfront condo is highly desirable to both investors and those looking for a part-time or permanent residence in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach offers many shows, events, attractions, and restaurants that are fun for the entire family! Myrtle Beach also offers great year-round weather, with temperatures ranging between 60 and 85 degrees according to the particular season. Here are just some of the other reasons Myrtle Beach real estate is so desirable. 

Dining

It doesn't matter what your taste or style is, Myrtle Beach has a restaurant for you. From casual beach hangouts and seafood buffets to more upscale dining choices such as premium steak houses and bistros, Myrtle Beach has it all. Take a walk on the Boardwalk for many dining options, drive down Business 17 or visit places like Broadway at the Beach or The Market Common for an array of dining options. 

Shopping

Myrtle Beach is home to many unique specialty shops and boutiques as well as many popular favorites. There is places like Barefoot Landing and Broadway at the Beach which offer a huge amount of choices such as specialty stores that offer clothing, jewelry, unique souvenirs and more. Then there are places such as the Coastal Grand Mall and the two Tanger Outlets locations which offer popular brands at discounted prices. 


Attractions

Myrtle Beach is widely known to have some of the best entertainment and attractions in the nation. There are plenty of Myrtle Beach attractions to choose from. You have dinner shows such as Medieval Times and Pirate's Voyage which are always fun for the whole family. Then there is plenty of live entertainment options such as The Palace Theatre, Alabama Theatre, Legends in Concert and The Carolina Opry. Then you have places in Broadway at the Beach such as Ripley's Aquarium and WonderWorks. 

Myrtle Beach is well-known as one of the most popular places for golfing. Players from around the world flock to Myrtle Beach for a chance to try out some of the 150+ golf courses in the area. The golf courses in Myrtle Beach vary in difficulty from courses that are good for amateurs to courses that are PGA-caliber so that everyone can enjoy their Myrtle Beach golf experience.

There are many options when it comes to homes for sale in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach offers a variety of homes, including Myrtle Beach condos, large and upscale beach homes, and reasonably priced single family homes. Some people choose to purchase vacation homes in Myrtle Beach while others prefer to become permanent residents. Myrtle Beach receives 215 days of sunshine per year on average and also offers residents a temperate climate that ranges between 60 and 90 degrees one average.

Schools, Health, Transportation

The Myrtle Beach area has some of the most highly ranked schools in the state, including numerous private and charter schools. Myrtle Beach is also home to Coastal Carolina University and Horry County Technical College. There are numerous award-winning medical facilities in Myrtle Beach including the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center which is Myrtle Beach's main hospital.  There are also three hospital systems in the Myrtle Beach area. The city also is home to the Myrtle Beach International airport, which is currently undergoing major renovations. 

If you are interested in finding out the latest in Myrtle Beach real estate and to see what the current Myrtle Beach homes for sale or condos for sale are, contact the Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Experts today.