October 20, 2007 — The spacious “Pearl” Villa at Ocean Keyes in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., was named the best multifamily home along the Grand Strand in the $300,000 to $400,000 price range by The Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association during its inaugural Fall Tour of Homes.

The award-winning 1388 square foot Pearl Villa is one of six available floor plans in the Ocean Keyes community of beach Villas. Each Ocean Keyes beach Villa building is quality-built of concrete and steel construction for strength and durability, and features elevators to provide convenient access to each floor. Open and airy, Villa interiors have high ceilings, granite countertops in kitchens, six-panel interior doors, and expansive impact resistant windows and sliding glass doors.

With acres of open space and the recreational amenities of a resort, the gated community of Ocean Keyes offers a relaxed lifestyle and maintenance-free living. Its picturesque, park-like setting features tranquil lakes, mature trees and abundant green space. Swimming pools, hot tubs, clubhouses, tennis courts and a fitness facility are all part of the resort-style amenities, and the Atlantic Ocean and Ocean Drive are within a short walk.

About Ocean Keyes

Ocean Keyes is a 50-acre community of Villas and townhomes in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Just a short stroll from Ocean Drive — renowned as the home of beach music and its iconic dance, “the shag” — Ocean Keyes offers homeowners a relaxing, maintenance-free lifestyle with resort-style amenities.

For more information on Ocean Keyes: contact Barbara Chartier by cell 843-902-0204 or email Barbara.Chartier@century21.com .

US Airways Magazine has chosen the Myrtle Beach area as the December issue’s city profile, a 36+ page editorial feature.

“Profile: Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand” will combine traditional travel related information with a comprehensive look at the economic drivers and industry sectors that shape the business landscapes and lifestyles along the Grand Strand.

“A unique editorial feature of this magnitude will emphasize what we as residents already know, that the Myrtle Beach area has remarkable diversity, innate charm and incredible potential for the increase of business and tourism,” said Brad Dean, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

“We’re looking forward to having US Airways Magazine showcase the people and places that make each community along the Grand Strand so appealing and inviting.”

“Profile: Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand” will examine in depth the people, places, industry and history of the Myrtle Beach area. It will include topics spotlighting economic development and emerging industries, real estate, educational and healthcare resources, tourism and convention opportunities, dining, accommodations, recreation, and quality of life advantages.

US Airways Magazine is seen monthly by more than 5 million of the world’s elite business and leisure travelers, and reaches 50 states and 35 foreign countries. It is known for its editorial excellence and upscale readership.

The Myrtle Beach feature will position the area on a national and global scale as one of the best places to work, live, and vacation.

Link to Press Release

The all-new Towers on the Grove Resort, located on 500 feet of oceanfront coastline in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach, replaces the long-time family favorite Cherry Grove Manor.

Towers on the Grove will blend contemporary glass styling with stunning art deco flourishes in two twin towers, bringing an exciting facelift to this area of the Grand Strand. Deluxe amenities planned for the resort include indoor and outdoor pools, a tropical pool deck, a lazy river, a restaurant, lounge, fitness and media rooms.

Phase One is now pre-selling, offering purchasers an array of 11 different floor plans with exceptional pricing points. Designed in efficiency, one, two or three bedroom configurations, the condos offer either oceanfront or boulevard views. The completely appointed units feature private balconies, full kitchens, high-speed Internet access, and a designer furniture package.

Source: prnews

For more information and reservations, contact Barbara Chartier at 843-902-0204.

Centex Homes Myrtle Beach Division has unveiled five new single-family neighborhoods at Barefoot Resort & Golf - a 2,300-acre master planned community located in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.

• Sweetbriar homes begin in the $200s.

• Parkhill features 3-bedroom patio homes that are available from the $300s

• Brookstone offers 2-and 3-bedroom homes ranging from 1,398 to 1,720 square feet that are available from the $300s.

• Longbridge runs in the $400s and has 3-and 4-bedroom floor plans from 1,839 to 2,715 square feet.

• Oak Pointe includes homes beginning in the $400s with plans ranging from 1,840 to 2,721 square feet.

Source: Sun News, Myrtle Beach, SC

For more information contact Barbara Chartier at 843-902-0204.

Centex Homes Myrtle Beach Division is introducing Heritage Preserve, a subdivision off S.C. 90 near the Waccamaw River between Conway and Myrtle Beach.

Heritage offers single-family homes, luxury estate homes and home sites with lake and wooded views.

Amenities will include a club, pool, fitness center and observation area overlooking the neighboring Heritage Land Trust.

Prices range from low $200Ks to high $400Ks.

For more information: contact Barbara Chartier at 843-902-0204.

Oceanfront condos ~ each with a magnificent view ~ are still available for real estate investment at North Beach Towers, located on the southernmost end of North Myrtle Beach.

The North Beach Towers design is stunning: twin towers connected by two arches, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic. The towers will reflect a southern coastal architectural style reminiscent of Charleston and Savannah.

The arches that connect the converging towers are modeled after the famous “Atlantis” Resort in The Bahamas. The upper arch at the 14th floor will contain a two-story restaurant/bar over-looking the ocean.

North Beach Towers will overlook the Atlantic through a spectacular 2-½ acre Caribbean waterpark featuring an unprecedented array of water amenities including outdoor fountains, swimming pools, spas, lazy river and swim-up pool bar.

The twin towers will contain a mixture of one, two, three, four and five-bedroom villas; all directly oceanfront.

Special features include nine foot ceilings; double door entrances, 8’ solid core doors, granite kitchen and bath counter tops, custom cabinets, upgraded appliances, large walk-in closets, sound insulated walls between units, porcelain tiled entries, kitchens, and baths, and floor to ceiling glass spilling onto massive oceanfront balconies.

Special project features include oversized high-speed elevators, owner storage closets within the homes, enclosed, centrally-conditioned entry corridors, and wireless internet capable communications.

For more information (availability & prices) contact Barbara Chartier at 843-902-0204.

Source: prweb.com newswire

AirTran Airways is offering two daily, nonstop flights between Myrtle Beach and Atlanta starting April 4 and continuing through Nov. 6.  Two additional flights will be added on May 9, 2006.

“AirTran Airways wants to ensure that golfers across the country have an affordable means of traveling to the public golf capital of the world,” said Kevin Healy, AirTran Airways vice president of planning.  ”Our 717s are ideal for carrying not just lots of golfers, but their clubs as well. We’re pleased to bring our low fare, high quality service back to the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach community.”

AirTran Airways’ extended service will offer Myrtle Beach business and leisure travelers connections to nearly 50 other cities.

Source: AirTran Airways

The Ripken Experience — Myrtle Beach, a one-of-a-kind youth baseball complex with major league quality facilities, remains on schedule for its planned June opening. Participating teams will stay in Myrtlewood Villas, located in the heart of Myrtle Beach and less than two miles from the Atlantic Ocean.

The Ripken Experience will be one of the nation’s top youth sports facilities featuring six youth and three regulation size baseball fields, each modeled after one of the game’s historic parks, including the Polo Grounds, Comiskey Park and Forbes Field.

In addition to the fields, the complex will include a three-acre Training Island, a practice facility that will allow coaches to drill their team in all facets of the game.

The Ripken Experience will host week-long tournaments during the summer and weekend tournaments in the fall. Teams from 21 states have already committed to participate in the youth tournaments, which will cater to youth between the ages of 10 and 18.

The Ripken Experience players will have just as much fun off the field as they do on it. Players will receive all-access passes to many of the Grand Strand’s top attractions, including NASCAR SpeedPark, Pavilion Amusement Park, Myrtle Waves Water Park and Dragon’s Lair Miniature Golf.

For current listing information on Myrtlewood Villas see Barbara Chartier’s webpage or contact Barbara directly by phone 843-902-0204 or email barbara.chartier@century21.com .

Press Release: Harbourgate, located on the Intracoastal waterway, Sea Mountain Highway and Old US 9, near the swing bridge in North Myrtle Beach, is for those wishing to seek a more peaceful lifestyle close to wildlife and with boat access.

This 108 unit, $25 million waterfront condominium community offers covered parking, an on-site pool and beautiful waterway and marina views, as well as giving the owners an opportunity to purchase a boat slip — availability and pricing to be announced soon. The luxury condos are fully furnished and range from 1 bedrooms at 565 sq feet to spacious 3 bedroom villas with 1340 sq feet of living area.

The Harbourgate Resort is planned and built around the luxurious Harbourgate Marina in North Myrtle Beach. The Marina gives a one-of-a-kind appeal, with shower/bath facilities, a restaurant with outdoor dining and a tiki bar, and rentals of jet skis, boats, charter fishing, and boat rides for visitors and tourists. Harbourgate Marina has 100 boat slips and furnishes electricity, cable, and water on all docks. Boaters and vacationers will enjoy an entirely different side of Myrtle Beach in this unique resort.

A handful of units are available for resale at this time, and still at preconstruction pricing. Owners should have living access on or around May 1st and will enjoy the summer of 2006 in a wonderful new kind of vacation sanctuary.

For more information, contact Barbara Chartier at 843-902-0204 or barbara.chartier@century21.com

Buyers and investors pause to evaluate new opportunities

Myrtle Beach, SC, January 17, 2006: Grand Strand prices for oceanfront condos have softened slightly as buyers assess their investment opportunities.

While resale condos continue to hold onto their huge price gains – some up 40% in 2005, the median prices for new condos dropped 8% in the third quarter.

Some analysts believe that the sale of less-expensive condo-conversion properties accounts for the drop in prices. But some say the numbers mirror a slight slowdown in buyer demand and price increases on the oceanfront.

• Tom Maeser, president of Fortune Academy of Real Estate, said the new oceanfront market is strong but condo-conversion sales are softening. With so much new construction, there is less demand for conversions (hotel rooms turned into condos).
• J. Patrick Lowe, a partner with Strand Capital Group, which builds primarily oceanfront condo towers, said there seems to be “somewhat” of a slowdown in new oceanfront but part of that is seasonal. Real estate buying on the Strand tends to slow between Thanksgiving and January.

This year, 79 million baby boomers turn 60, and 45% will move out of their state for their retirement. And Myrtle Beach will be the destination of choice for many of those living in the Northeast – states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. Pat Mason, co-founder of the Center for Carolina Living says, “If you think you have retirees coming to Myrtle Beach today, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet.”

Many investors are currently looking for buying opportunities, anticipating further price increases this spring. More oceanfront condos are becoming available for sale – some at reduced prices. With careful market analysis and the assistance of experienced oceanfront realtors, these buyers are finding what they are looking for.

For more information and current MLS oceanfront listings, contact Century 21 Coastal Lifestyles at www.c21MyrtleBeach.com.