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Blue Crab Festival Celebrates 31st Year in Little River

CondoStore Agents — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:03:55 +0000

Love crab? Music? The shore? In May, the Grand Strand area is offering up a chance for you to savor all three. Come on out May 19 and May 20 for the Blue Crab Festival! Little River plays host to the 31^st Annual “World Famous” event, which takes place on the River’s Waterfront. Visitors to the event will be able to indulge in fresh steamed blue crab, seafood, and other fare from local vendors. The event will run all day on both dates. Also called the “South’s Great Street Festival,” the Blue Crab festival will feature music from several live bands and is Biker-Friendly.

Little River is a small fishing village, as well known for its community events as it is for the its deep sea fishing and charter boating industries. It is perhaps one of the oldest towns in South Carolina, and definitely among the most unique. In addition to a beautiful waterfront, Little River, 7 miles north of North Myrtle Beach along the Intracoastal Waterway, is also home to two Vegas-style casino boats! For more information about Little River or the Blue Crab Festival, contact the area Chamber of Commerce.

In Myrtle Beach, the lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and full of things to do – making it a wonderful place to vacation or to live. Contact CondoLux’s Myrtle Beach Condo Sales Team or call (800) 624-6418, we represent vacation property all over the Grand Strand and your needs will be handled by the best professional who can service your particular interest in SC beachfront or residential property.

North Myrtle Beach “Sounds of Summer” concert series

CondoStore Agents — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:02:48 +0000

Bring your favorite lawn chair and your favorite snacks! The North Myrtle Beach Sounds of Summer free concert series starts May 18, 2012, with the SPECIAL DIVA Half Marathon Kick-off Concert on Main Street at McClean Park. The festivities will run 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., although the remainder of the annual concert series runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every third Friday from May through September. Food and drinks will be available for sale but feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

There are some great bands on tap this year. The Fat Jack Band rocks out McClean Park with its beach and variety music on June 15, while the Six Stylez will get you dancing with its Top 40 hits on July 20. The August 17 concert details are still being finalized, but catch the Blackwater Rhythm & Blues Band on September 21. All of the Sounds of Summer concerts are hosted by the North Strand Optimist Club and presented at McClean Park. Enjoy an evening out with your family and friends and head on out for a night of live music, food and play. Beautiful McClean Park, located off Ocean Drive, is safe and fun for the entire family. So come on down, kick your shoes off and enjoy. You’re right near all the excitement of North Myrtle Beach!

The Myrtle Beach area lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and there is so much to do along the Grand Strand – whether it’s taking in a ball game or visiting one the many Mytle Beach area attractions, you will always find something fun to do. When your looking for Myrtle Beach Real Estate for a home or vacation property, contact CondoLux’s Myrtle Beach Condo Store or call (800) 624-6418, we represent vacation property all over the Grand Strand and your needs will be handled by the best professional who can service your particular interest in SC beachfront or residential property.

Myrtle Beach International Airport Carriers Adding More Direct Flights

CondoStore Agents — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:04:21 +0000

Attracting an average of 15 million visitors each year, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has been a favorite vacation destination for 50 years – Golfers revel in the more than 90 golf courses found here; beach-lovers, the 60 miles of beautiful beaches! Each year, many of those visitors pass through the Myrtle Beach International Airport. In fact, 2011 brought a record number of passengers to the airport, so in addition to an airport expansion project that is adding more gates and expanding the terminal, many of the carriers are adding more destinations and more direct flights to their seasonal schedules both coming into and going out of MYR. Conveniently located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach International Airport is serviced by major carriers such as Allegiant, Delta, Spirit Airlines, US Airways, as well as regional services with United Myrtle Beach Aviation and Porter.

While Myrtle Beach is an ideal vacation spot, many people are discovering that Myrtle Beach is also an ideal place to call home – the lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and full of things to do and now, with added direct flights, there is no excuse not to take a quick and easy flight to shop for real estate in beautiful Myrtle Beach! Contact CondoLux’s Myrtle Beach Condo Store or call (800) 624-6418, we represent vacation property all over the Grand Strand and your needs will be handled by the best professional who can service your particular interest in SC beachfront or residential property.

Tips To Prepare Your Outdoor Spaces For Spring

CondoStore Agents — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:50:01 +0000

Spring has arrived in Myrtle Beach and with the arrival of warmer weather, folks are beginning to plan for time spent on the patio, in the garden, and enjoying their yards! No matter how exciting the change in season may be there are some small steps that are needed to prepare the outdoor spaces we all love to spend time in. Here is a list of 7 must-do’s to help maximize your warm weather enjoyment.

1. Start by power washing patio spaces and decks to remove the grime that has accumulated over the winter.

2. Wash all the outdoor furniture with an environmentally friendly cleaner; don’t forget to clean the cushion. Even in storage furniture will get dusty.

3. Any outdoor rugs are sure to need a really good cleaning to make them sparkle in the sun.

4. Look over the yard and remove any debris and winter weeds that may have surfaced.

5. Bring out the flower pots and give them a good cleaning with warm water and soap, be sure not to use harsh chemicals on them or your plants won’t grow.

6. Trim the ends of shrubs and bushes to make way for the spring flowers that you’ll want to show off.

7. Consider mulching your flowerbeds, this will give the flowers the protection they need from varying temperatures and any last minute spring storms.

Along with sixty miles of wide sandy beaches, championship golf courses, and a vast array of activities and attractions, Myrtle Beach’s temperate climate makes enjoying your outdoor spaces easy!

In Myrtle Beach, the lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and full of things to do – making it a wonderful place to vacation or to live. Contact CondoLux’s Myrtle Beach Condo Sales or call (800) 624-6418, we represent vacation property all over the Grand Strand and your needs will be handled by the best professional who can service your particular interest in SC beachfront or residential property.

What Do Those Myrtle Beach MLS Status Terms Mean?

CondoStore Agents — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:49:41 +0000

For most people, buying a new home is an exciting time. Searching for your perfect house can be a lot of fun, and while the Internet gives home buyers unprecedented access to home listings, there are terms that you may come across that could potentially cause some confusion. So to help out a bit, we’ve provided a list of some of the more common terms that will appear as you browse “Active” listing statuses, not sold, expired or withdrawn, across the Myrtle Beach MLS system. All real estate agents manually update home listings as needed, and to insure the accuracy of the information, if Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors finds information to be inaccurate, a penalty fee on that agent will be assessed.

Active Statuses

a) Active - The property is fully available and open for offers and viewings as per showing instructions.

b) Pending Contingent Contract – There is a contract on the table and both the buyer and seller are ready to commit, IF all the contingencies in the contract are met. Some examples could be if the buyer requested new carpets, or if there is an inspection pending.

c) Hold – Don’t Show – While this listing is indeed active and up for sale, there is a hold on the property at the moment. Maybe the seller is on vacation, or maybe there is construction going on in the unit. Either way, its still up for sale, but you have to wait a bit to view.

d) Pending Contingent on Financing – It means a buyer made the seller an offer to purchase their property. The seller has accepted the buyer’s offer. It is now in the ‘Pending’ status awaiting financing. This property is now off the market, pending mortgage approval. If the buyers can not qualify for a mortgage, the house will be back on the market usually in 30-60 days. Sometimes, the deal falls through due to lack of financing, so often times Realtors will continue to take back-up offers. If the loan on the current mortgage is in trouble, but still under contract, Realtors cannot take it out of pending status.

e) Pending Sale – Cash Terms - This is is a bit more of a sure thing. The buyer is paying cash, and they are just waiting to go to the closing table. Keep on scouting!

In Myrtle Beach, the lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and full of things to do – making it a wonderful place to vacation or to live. Contact CondoLux’s Myrtle Beach Condo Store or call (800) 624-6418, we represent vacation property all over the Grand Strand and your needs will be handled by the best professional who can service your particular interest in SC beachfront or residential property.

Brookgreen Garden Butterfly Exhibit Opens

CondoStore Agents — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:13:51 +0000

Spring just isn’t Spring without butterflies! Their fanciful yet graceful flight never ceases to bring a smile to kids – and kids at heart! At Brookgreen Gardens in nearby Murrells Inlet, Spring means the opening of the Butterfly House, and is an event celebrated by all who visit. Patrons can visit the “Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience” from April 1, 2012 until October! Come and be captivated by these creatures as they interact within a habitat made just for them!

Whispering Wings is a seasonal exhibit. Set in a lush and verdant tropical garden, butterflies swarm and dance through the air by the hundreds! Swallowtails, Julias, Queens, American Lady, Monarch, Zebra, and Painted Lady butterflies are but a few of the species you’ll see right now. As the season changes from spring to summer and then to fall, more and more species will be added, and thus, repeated visits will ensure something new to see each time. Visitors will get to travel through the pupae emergence room to discover firsthand the metamorphic development of the butterfly, from chrysalis to adult! Sit on a bench and relax as you butterfly watch. Or read and learn more about these magical creatures from the interpretive signs located throughout the exhibit. The beauty of the butterflies in Whispering Wings can be enjoyed daily from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children, in addition to regular garden admission. More information is available by contacting Brookgreen Gardens.

Myrtle Beach has been a vacation favorite for more than 50 years and it’s easy to see why! With championship golf courses, miles of beaches, and the many restaurants, live theatres, and shopping venues found here, you might not even think about what the rest of the Grand Strand area has to offer – from vineyard festivals and tours just to the north in Little River to taking a scenic drive south to Murrells Inlet and visiting Brookgreen Gardens, there is so much to see and do that you’re sure to find something for everyone to enjoy.

Mobile Applications To Help With Your Next DIY Project

CondoStore Agents — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:25:03 +0000

If you are selling your home a fresh coat of paint on the walls makes your house look clean, bright, and inviting and is a fairly quick and easy way to update your home. As a home buyer you may be itching to make your new space your own by adding your own color choices and perhaps a few upgrades. Either way, as any do-it yourselfer can attest, the best of intentions can go sometimes awry with results that produce disappointment rather than accomplishment… the wall color looked so much softer on the sample, the tile does nothing to create the ambiance you envisioned, the trim color that you were sure would accent the walls nicely, now dominates them… the amount of planning and worry that goes into completing a project without a professional can at times be overwhelming, but now there’s an app for that! Here are a few of the mobile applications available to help you with your next DIY project.

Sherwin Williams and Behr offer a mobile application that allows you to virtually upload a picture of your room and touch and tap to paint it. You can explore different colors and find suggestions for complimentary colors that will help guide you to a having a room that is worthy of the cover of a home magazine.

Shaw Flooring and Mannington Floors offer a similar concept for the floors in your home. Again with an uploaded photo of your own room, you can try different shades of wood, tile, and carpeting to help you decide if you’re going to love it before you buy.

Armstrong and GE have interactive design tools for kitchens that allows users to change cabinets, countertops and appliances in 4 different design styles – from casual to contemporary.

Design applications are not limited to just your interior spaces either. Ply Gem and Tapco Group have virtual remodeling apps that enable you to experiment with colors and designs, add windows, doors, and other exterior elements.

With the help of these useful mobile applications, do-it-yourselfers can be more confident that they have made the best decision for each job they plan to tackle!

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Family Fun – Park Palooza at Myrtle Beach State Park

CondoStore Agents — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:42:42 +0000

Spring comes early here in the lowcountry and if you are looking to get outside and have some good old-fashioned fun with the family head over to the Myrtle Beach State Park on South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach for the 5th Annual Park Palooza. This event starts at 10 a.m. on April 7, 2012, and lasts until 3 p.m. The day is full of fun and educational activities that will keep the whole family entertained – from learning techniques for outdoor cooking to trying your hand at the time-honored lowcountry art of throwing a cast net to finding out how to use a map and compass to navigate your way anywhere!

The kids will be challenged to figure out fact from fiction about bats, tell the difference between a moth and a butterfly, learn a variety of calls that are made by local wild animals, get acquainted with some strange sea creatures with hands-on experiences, and then work together to build a house on the beach and test it to see if it can withstand a storm surge.

Park Palooza is just one of the many great activities you will find here along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach and it promises to be a family fun event you’ll return to year after year.

In Myrtle Beach, the lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and full of things to do – making it a wonderful place to vacation or to live. Contact Condolux’s Myrtle Beach Condo Store or call (800) 624-6418, we represent vacation property all over the Grand Strand and your needs will be handled by the best professional who can service your particular interest in SC beachfront or residential property.

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The Myrtle Beach Pelicans – Baseball’s Even Better At The Beach!

CondoStore Agents — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:51:43 +0000

No one can resist America’s national pastime and Myrtle Beach, along with its beautiful beaches and award-winning golf courses, is also home to its own Minor League Baseball Team, The Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The official farm team for the Texas Rangers, The Pelicans are a force to be reckoned with in the Carolina League and talented MLB players, including Texas Rangers’ Elvis Andrus and Matt Harrison, have gotten their start right here in Myrtle Beach on the Pelicans’ home field.

Home games take place at BB&T Coastal Field, next to Broadway At The Beach, and the Pelicans have earned a reputation for catering to their fans with plenty of action and family fun events taking place both on and off the field. Join in Kids Eat Free Mondays, Team Tuesdays, Wiener Wednesdays and the legendary Thirsty Thursdays where adults enjoy grownup beverages in a party atmosphere. Families love getting out onto the playing field before Sunday home games with the Pregame Catch on the Field and everyone loves when the Sunday night fireworks light up the sky!

There’s always lots to do in Myrtle Beach, but check out the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Season Schedule and consider making a game part of your next outing during baseball season!

In Myrtle Beach, the lifestyle is relaxed and friendly and full of things to do – making it a wonderful place to vacation or to live. Contact Condolux’s Myrtle Beach Condo Store sales or call (800) 624-6418, we represent vacation property all over the Grand Strand and your needs will be handled by the best professional who can service your particular interest in SC beachfront or residential property.

Spring Break In Myrtle Beach – Which One Is It… Best or Trashiest??

CondoStore Agents — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:26:18 +0000

Tourist votes recently placed Myrtle Beach in the number one spot of 10Best.com’s Best Spring Break destination – beating out Key West, Las Vegas, and even South Padre Island in the list of places you’ll want to head to for fun in the sun. Citing Myrtle Beach’s 60 miles of sandy shore, fresh seafood and abundance of restaurants, more than 100 golf courses and endless mini-golf courses, plentiful music and dance venues, multitude of entertainment attractions, and people watching opportunities as the hot features found here along the Grand Strand.

But in an ironic twist, Myrtle Beach was also named one of the Ten Trashiest Spring Break Destinations by Coed Magazine. Coincidentally, Las Vegas (#1 Trashiest), Key West, and South Padre Island also made that top 10 list! But before you let making the list conjure up negative images, Coed Mag also included ammenities such as the fabulous Grand Strand beaches and the variety of nightlife opportunites found at Broadway At The Beach as plusses to attribute to the area - albeit in conjunction with what may not be seen as so attractive to families but may certainly be enticing to college coeds, such as tattoo parlors and liquor stores!

I think this proves what we’ve always known about Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area – whether you’re a family looking for a great spot for that done-with-winter springtime getaway or a college student looking for an exciting place to spend that oh-so-precious of weeks breaking from the books, Mytle Beach delivers something for everyone with its mild temperate climate, miles of white sandy beaches, array of restaurants, and endless entertainment and attractions – so whether you’re looking for the Best or Trashiest Spring Break Destination – find your way to Myrtle Beach and you’ll find everything you’re looking for!

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