Best Coffee Shops in the Grand Strand
Grand Strand Coffee Grand Strand Coffee is a locally owned coffee shop located in Market Common in Myrtle Beach. The shop is owned by the Thomas family who has more than 20 years of experience in the coffee industry. Bettina and Banks met in a coffee shop, and their lives have revolved around coffee ever […]
Fitness Centers Along the Grand Strand
https://youtu.be/8jMZwbAk0HQ Overview Moving to a new community requires finding new providers for everyday essentials. While you may have already found your new medical providers and utility companies, fitness and recreation centers are often overlooked during the relocation process. To help you and your family find activities that encourage healthy movement, we have compiled a list […]
How Builders Build a Home
Preparing Construction Site and Pouring Foundation The first step in building a home is to file any necessary permits required by the local city or county. Permits will be needed for everything from the grading of the lot to the electrical work that will be added to the home. Once permits have been received, the […]
Homeownership in 2022
Homeownership: A Hedge Against Inflation According to Mark P. Cussen, financial writer of Investopedia, “Real estate is one of the time-honored inflation hedges. It’s a tangible asset, and those tend to hold their value when inflation reigns, unlike paper assets. More specifically, as prices rise, so do property values.” Homes are an asset that is […]
4 Housing Market Expectations for 2022
Overview With the real estate boom in full effect resulting from low mortgage rates and high demand for housing, 2021 was a year of opportunity for home sellers and their real estate agents. However, at the close of 2021, the national real estate market started to experience increasing mortgage rates and decreasing housing inventory. As […]
Hot New Home Trends for 2022
Overview For nearly the past two years, people have remained in their homes with their current interior design choices. This has led to people focusing more on improving the interior and exterior of their homes. This increased interest in interior design caused trends to cycle extremely quickly, resulting in a somewhat confused state of mind […]
Pros and Cons of a Home Warranty
What is a Home Warranty? A home warranty is something homeowners purchase to protect themselves against expensive repairs that come with owning a home. Home warranties are an agreement made with a warranty company for discounted repairs of major home components. While home warranties are commonly mistaken for homeowners insurance, the two things are very […]
Lending Terminology You Should Know
https://youtu.be/O7SUySr6118 With buying a home, also comes choosing a mortgage. The process of searching for and acquiring a mortgage can be stressful, especially when there are many complicated terms involved. Being equipped with an understanding of common terminology in lending can aid in making this process less stressful. Below are some of the most common […]
Our Favorite Local Charities
Champion Autism Network Champion Autism Network is a local nonprofit organization that raises awareness of Autism and helps to create more enjoyable experiences for those affected by Autism. This organization was started in 2012 by Becky Large in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to create a more inclusive community in the Grand Strand. Champion Autism Network […]
Projects to Add Curb Appeal to Your Home
First Impressions Matter When it comes to selling a home, first impressions matter. The appearance of the exterior of the house and its surroundings speaks to potential buyers and communicates the maintenance and current condition of the home. According to a joint study conducted by the University of Alabama and the University of Texas at […]