Each year thousands of people travel from all over the country to golf on the lovely greens of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. “The Grand Strand” has been named ‘The Seaside Golf Capitol of the World’ with over 100 Championship courses along the small stretch of the East Coast.

What golfers don’t realize is… Each of these greens have a story of their own. Here are some extremely interesting facts about even the most popular of Myrtle Beach Golf Courses:

1) Wicked Stick: If you hit a ball into someones yard, the clubhouse will reimburse the balls lost; and they also offer coffee and tee all the time.

2) Oyster Bay: the only out of bounds on this green is the road on #18. On #17 (an island green) the oyster shells around the green are considered part of the water hazard.

3) Thistle: This is the only course in Myrtle Beach with 12 minute tee times. Most often tee times are seven, eight or nine minutes. Thistle will be opening one of the largest and most technologically sound clubhouse very soon. They also the average the largest greens at about 7,300 square feet.

4) World Tour: The largest green in Myrtle Beach. It is #9 on the Open 9 and a little over 18,000 square feet.

5) Grand Dunes: This is the longest course in Myrtle Beach, from the tips it reached  seven thousand six hundred eighteen yards. Thats longer than the U.S. Open!!

6) Blackmoor: This course has a graveyard on #13 which rests a plantation family and their slaves!

7) Farmstead: This Golf Course is located right on the North Carolina / South Carolina border. 22% of the coarse is in South Carolina and the other 78% is in North Carolina; Therefore when you tee off on #10 you tee from NC into SC. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could hit it into Georgia?!  ????

8) Heritage: This course has 2 graveyards. One is on #8 and rest slaves and on #4 is rested the bodies of settlers who once owned the land.

9) Bald Head Island (North Carolina): This course actually allows no cars (golf carts only). Although this is an island there are deer and other wildlife such as alligators inhabited here. How did they get on an island? During low tide wildlife can move easily from island to island.. this is the only explanation we have. The MOST Amazing fact about Bald Head is how it got it’s name. Bald Head Island got its name from the days of Blackbeard(Yes, the pirate!) You see, when low tide would come around, ships would consistently run aground. Blackbeard knew this happened often and the ships were there for the taking, word spread to “Beware of the Bald Head” as Blackbeard’s men would scalp stranded sailors when the raided the grounded ship; Hence the name, Bald Head Island.

10) Barefoot Resort and Golf: This as well as its sister greens called the “Dye Course” are my personal favorites. This course offers the most reasonable golfing price around for the amenities and service available in Myrtle Beach. Barefoot hosts the annual “Hootie and the Blowfish Festival“ each year after Monday after the Masters. In addition to these amazing accomplishments, Barefoot was recently chosen for the location of filming “The Big Break”.

WOW! That’s a lot of interesting information. Who knew Golf Courses have such stories to tell?

Golfing is a passion for many and when the Sun goes down…   these greens turn into a miraculous sight of pure unwavering  beauty!

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Horry County property taxes are calculated by a variety of factors and based on the fair market value of said property and paid in arrears (paid for the previous year). The Fair Market Value is taxed at an assessment ratio, and the county is divided into districts which are taxed by a “millage rate” which are the amount of mills levied in order to meet the budget of a school district, county, city or other political subdivision. One mill is equal to 1/1000 of a dollar (.001).

Property taxes can be complicated to understand and all figures are subject to change due to reassessments, County budget, School District expenses, etc; However, property is taxed on four main factors: Fair Market Value, Assessment Ratio, Assessed Value and Millage (determined by a property’s location within a tax district.  To view Millage Rates for  Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Aynor, Loris, Atlantic Beach and Briarcliffe, CLICK HERE).

Assessment Ratio is determined as follows:

• Primary Residence: 4%
• Secondary Residence: 6%
• Airplanes: 4%
• Trucking: 10.5%
• Vehicle / RV / Watercraft: 6%
• Industrial Real / Personal: 10.5%

EXAMPLE CALCULATION (*** Please note: Figures are subject to change)

$125,000.00  Fair Market Value

x             .04   Primary Residence Taxed at a 4% Ratio
$5,000.00  Assessed Value

x           .2415   (General Myrtle Beach City Millage 066.1 + County Millage 175.4)
$1,207.50  Taxes Due

There are circumstances and factors which may prompt a property or owner to be eligible for special tax exemptions (a special state of being free from an obligation imposed on others). Some of these special exemptions may include but are not limited to: Military / Service Member Property Tax Exemption (100% Disabled Veterans are exempt from paying all property taxes) and most commonly in Horry County the Homestead Exemption. The Homestead Exemption applies to all Homeowners who are 65 years of age or older; And, these owners receive a tax exemption of $50,000 from the Fair Market Value.

EXAMPLE CALCULATION WITH HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION

$125,000  Fair Market Value

– $50,000 Homestead Exemption
$75,000   Taxable Value with Homestead Exemption

x      .04    Primary Residence taxed at a 4% Ratio
$3,000  Assessed Value

x      .2415  (General Myrtle Beach City Millage 066.1 + County Millage 175.4)
$724.50  Taxes Due with Homestead Exemption

In the event that you sell or purchase any Real Property, taxes for the year will be billed to the Owner of Record as of December 31st. If you have any questions or concerns regarding a Tax Bill, Exemptions or any property tax matter you should contact the Horry County Assessor’s Office:

HORRY COUNTY ASSESSOR INFO    
1301 Second Avenue Suite 1C08
Conway, SC 29526
Phone: (843) 915-5040
Fax: (843) 915-6040
Website: www.horrycounty.org

ADDITIONAL SAMPLE TAX CALCULATIONS (**Figures are subject to change)

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY:
—- # 1 —-
3421 Knowles Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577  MLS#1512595  TMS#186-00-01-110

Fair Market Value: $356,500  County Millage 178.3 + City of MB 074.5 = TOTAL .2528 Mills

 $356,500 Fair Market Value

x         .06  Commercial Assessment Ratio at 6%
$21,390  Assessment

x       .2528 Total Millage
$5,407. 39 TAXES DUE

—- # 2 —-
301 North 12th Avenue, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577  MLS#1400752  TMS#181-07-20-004

Fair Market Value: $579,500  County Millage 178.3 + City of MB 074.5 = TOTAL .2528 Mills

$579,500 Fair Market Value

x        .06 Commercial Assessment Ratio at 6%
$34,770  Assessment

x      .2528  Total Millage
$8,789.86 TAXES DUE

PRIMARY RESIDENCE
—- # 1 —-
716 Charlotte Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577  MLS#1514316   TMS#181-10-19-007

Fair Market Value: $137,100   County Millage 178.3 + City of MB 074.5 = TOTAL .2528 Mills

$137,100 Fair Market Value

x      .04  Primary Residence Assessment Ratio at 4%
$5,480 Assessment (Rounded Down)

x      .1783 County Millage
$977.08 County Taxes
$5,480 Assessment (Rounded Down)

x       .0745  City of Myrtle Beach Millage
$408.26 City Taxes
$977.08 County Taxes

+$408.26 City Taxes
$1,386.36 Total Taxes Due

SECONDARY RESIDENCE
—- # 2 —-
716 Shore Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572  MLS#1414561  TMS#166-06-01-007

Fair Market Value $357,000  Millage (District) 205.5 + (City) 0 = TOTAL MILLAGE .2055

$357,000 Fair Market Value

x        .06  Secondary Residence Assessment Ratio at 6%
$21,420    Assessment

x   .2055  Millage
$4,401.81 Total Taxes Due

As reflected in the examples above, Taxes are very reasonable in Horry County.  That coupled with fantastic weather, the proximity to the Beach and area attractions, all have contributed to people moving into the county.   Many are coming from areas with substantially higher taxes, such as New York and New Jersey.

If you’re considering relocating to Horry County, contact one of Ace Realty’s professionals.

Carolina Forest is a unique “District” in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  It’s a growing area with an award winning school district.  The Tanger Outlets and other shopping centers are located very close by.  There are fantastic restaurants in the vicinity such as King Kong Sushi, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s & Geno’s Real New York Pizza.

Carolina Forest Real Estate- View Homes For Sale In Carolina Forest

There are quite a few nice communities in Carolina Forest.  Along the Intracoastal Waterway there are gated communities such as Carolina Waterway Plantation and The Bluffs On The Waterway.  These are located along River Oaks Dr.

Across the street is Berkshire Forest, a Pulte home community with amazing amenities such a 32 acre lake, private Clubhouse, tennis & basketball courts & Beach Center.

Along Carolina Forest Blvd there are gated luxury home communities such as Plantation Lakes, known for its interconnecting lakes, boat docks, clubhouse and pool area.

There are Natural Gas communities along Carolina Forest Blvd, such as Brighton Lakes.

If you’re looking for a family setting, such communities as Avalon, The Farm and Bellegrove are nice options. All of these communities have nice amenities such as pools, playgrounds and picnic areas.

Spring Lake is one of the first communities established in Carolina Forest.  It features custom built homes.  The community has a pool, clubhouse and playground.

Covington Lake is a unique community in Carolina Forest.  It features a fully stocked stocked lake and there are places to fish.  Amenities include a pool,  covered area & playground.  There are also spacious sidewalks that line the roads throughout the community so you can visit neighbors.

Directions:

Carolina Forest is located approximately 10 minutes west of downtown Myrtle Beach.  There are a couple of ways to get there from Myrtle Beach:  You can either cross over the Intracoastal Waterway from Robert M. Grissom Parkway and make a left on River Oaks Dr.  Or, you  can head Northwest on Rt 501 and take a right on Carolina Forest Blvd or River Oaks Dr.

WHAT EXACTLY IS “THE GRAND STRAND”?

Each year thousands of tourists travel from all over the United States to the general area of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Whether these visitors come to vacation, attend an infamous Bike Week rally or they are simply passing through, the city leaves an impression on each of it’s many visitors.

Myrtle Beach was named after the Crepe Myrtle Tree which is native to the area and was originally founded by the Winyah and Waccamaw Indians who called the area “Chicora” meaning “The Land”.

On December 3rd of the year 1949, a newspaper article was released by Claude Dunnagan who made the very first reference to “The Grand Strand“; A term that has since been used to collectively speak of a string of communities along the East Coast from the fishing village of Little River to historic Georgetown.

The Grand Strand is named the “Seaside Golf Capitol of the World” and hosts more than 100 Championship Golf Courses, which results in a large amount of Golf enthusiast. Myrtle Beach actually experiences a population boost from around 30,000 to 350,000 during the Summer months. During what we locals call “tourist season” the community is boosted with visitors and the revenue raised during these months sustain the city for the remainder of the year. (Myrtle Beach is an excellent place to invest in rental property due to the “snowbirds” who rent consistently during the winter; Most owners use the properties randomly through the Summer for personal vacation use and rent weekly when not in use.)

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Source – Paige Byers (Ace Realty – Executive Assistant)

Why Use a REALTOR®? Choosing to work with a real estate agent could be the most crucial element of the home buying and selling experience. This is where it is important to realize the difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®. While an agent is simply licensed by their state to do business, a REALTOR® has taken the additional steps to become a member of the local board of REALTOR® and has agreed to act under and adhere to a strict Code of Ethics. This membership obligates them to be fair to all parties involved in a transaction.

It may seem tempting to try to sell or buy your home without using a real estate professional. But by using a REALTOR®, you have the advantage of information and knowledge through what can often be a complicated and confusing procedure.

With so many resources available, a REALTOR® may be able to help you come out with the same amount of dollars or more than you could command by selling your home yourself. A recent survey of homebuyers and sellers by the National Association of REALTORS® found that the home price for sellers that use a REALTOR® is 16 percent higher than those who don’t.

A REALTOR® is a professional who knows all that needs to be done. They have the experience and resources to advertise, find the homes that suit your needs, and make all of the preparations that save you the time and effort of researching it yourself.

When you are selling your home, an agent who knows the local market can help you set a fair market price. You want to get the most for your home, but overpricing it can prolong the time it sits on the market, making it even more difficult to sell.

A REALTOR® can help you show your home to potential buyers to its best advantage. They will advise prospects of all aspects and conditions of your home and can protect you from later objections.

A REALTOR® can also help you with the home-buying process. Buying a home can be financially intimidating, but an agent can help you determine how much home you can afford and show you some financing methods. The goal of home ownership remains one of the most commonly shared ones, and an agent can show you how to make it achievable.

A REALTOR® is familiar with all the local and current real estate values, taxes, costs and services that could affect your purchase. Your REALTOR® can show you the home best suited to your needs, and can also suggest simple changes that could make a home a good choice. It helps to have someone both objective and knowledgeable when looking for a home to buy!

When buying or selling a home, there are a lot of details that can overwhelm you or be forgotten. Using a REALTOR® is the best way to be sure that you have someone on your side to get you the best deal and see that everyone is satisfied.

How Does Agency Work In SC

As a buyer or a seller, its important to know your options when purchasing property in South Carolina.  Ace Realty is pleased to offer Client Level Service and provide full representation, which is explained below.  Please take a moment to read through the Agency Explanation (details provided by the South Carolina Agency Brochure).  If you would like a copy of the brochure please contact us.

Agency Relationships
The SC Real Estate License Law, in Section 40-57-139 (A) (1) and (2), requires a real estate licensee to provide you this brochure and a meaningful explanation of agency relationships offered by the licensee’s Company. This must be done at the first practical opportunity when you and the licensee have substantive contact.In South Carolina, before you begin to work with a real estate licensee, it is important for you to know the difference between a broker-in-charge and associated licensees. The broker-in-charge is the person in charge of a real estate Company.Associated licensees may work only through a broker-in-charge.  In other  words, when you choose to work with any real estate licensee, your business relationship is legally with the Company and not with the associated licensee. A real estate Company and its associated licensees can provide buyers and sellers valuable real estate services, whether in the form of basic customer services, or through client-level agency representation. The services you can expect will depend upon the legal relationship you establish with the Company. It is important for you to discuss the following information with the real estate licensee and agree on whether in your business relationship you will be a customer or a client.
Now You Are a Customer of the Company South Carolina license law defines customers as buyers or sellers who choose NOT to establish an agency relationship. The law requires real estate licensees to perform the following basic duties when dealing with any real estate buyer or seller as customers:
• Present all offers in a timely manner
• Account for money or other property received on your behalf
• Provide an explanation of the scope of services to be provided
• Be fair and honest and provide accurate information
• Disclose “adverse material facts” about the property or the transaction which are within the licensee’s  knowledge.
Unless or until you enter into a written agreement with the Company for agency representation, you are considered a “Customer” of the Company, and the Company will not act as your agent. As a Customer, you should not expect the Company or its licensees to promote your best interest, or to keep your bargaining information confidential.  Customer service does not require a written agreement; therefore, you are not committed to the Company in any way.

You Can Become a Client
Clients receive more services than customers. If client status is offered by the Real Estate Company, you can become a client by entering into a written agency agreement requiring the Company and its associated licensees to act as an agent on your behalf and promote your best interests.  If you choose to become a client, you will be asked to confirm in your written representation agreement that you received this brochure in a timely manner.
A seller becomes a client of a Real Estate company by signing a formal listing agreement with the Company. For a seller to become a client, this agreement must be in writing and must clearly establish the terms of the agreement and the obligations of both the seller and the Company which becomes the agent for the seller.
A buyer becomes a client of a real estate Company by signing a formal buyer agency agreement with the Company. For a buyer to become a client, this agreement must be in writing and must clearly establish the terms of the agreement and the obligations of both the buyer and the Company which becomes the agent for the buyer.
If you enter into a written agency agreement, as a Client, you can expect the Real Estate Company to provide the following client-level services:
• Obedience
• Loyalty
• Disclosure
• Confidentiality
• Accounting
• Reasonable care and skill

Client-level services also include advice, counsel and assistance in negotiations.

Single Agency
When the Company represents only one client in the same transaction (the seller or the buyer), it is called single agency.

Dual Agency
Dual Agency exists when the real estate Company has two clients in one transaction – a seller client and a buyer client. At the time you sign an agency agreement, you may be asked to acknowledge whether you would consider giving written consent allowing the Company to represent both you and the other client in a disclosed dual agency relationship.

Disclosed Dual Agency
In a disclosed dual agency, the Company’s representation duties are limited because a buyer and seller have recognized conflicts of interest.  Both clients’ interests are represented by the Company. As a disclosed dual agent, the Company and its associated licensees cannot advocate on behalf of one client over the other, and cannot disclose confidential client information concerning the price negotiations, terms, or factors motivating the buyer/client to buy or the seller/client to sell. Each Dual Agency Agreement contains the names of both the seller client(s) and the buyer client(s) and identifies the property.

It’s Your Choice
Does this Company represent both buyers and sellers as clients?  If so, what are the choices if two clients become involved in one transaction?

What duties will the Company continue to provide me after the transaction is completed?
If you plan to become a client of a Company, the  licensee will explain the agreement to you fully and will answer questions you may have about the agreement. Remember, however, that until you enter into a representation agreement with the Company, you are considered a customer and the Company cannot be your advocate, cannot advise you on price or terms, and cannot keep your confidences.

As a Real Estate consumer in South Carolina, it is your choice as to the type and nature of services you receive.
Designated Agency

In designated agency, a broker-in-charge may designate individual associated licensees to act solely on behalf of each client. Designated agents are not limited by the Company’s agency relationship with the other client, but instead have a duty to promote the best interest of their clients, including negotiating a price. The broker-in charge remains a disclosed dual agent for both clients, and ensures the assigned agents fulfill their duties to their respective clients. At the time you sign an agency agreement, you may be asked to acknowledge whether you would consider giving written consent allowing the Company to designate a representative for you and one for the other client in a designated agency.

Each Designated Agency Agreement contains the names of both the seller client(s) and the buyer client(s) and identifies the property.

What to Look For in Any Agreement
When you choose client-level service, your written Agency Agreement or your agent should answer these questions:
• Can I work with other Companies during the time of the Agreement?
• What will happen if I buy or sell on my own without the agent?
• When will this agreement expire?
• How will the Company be paid for its services?
• You can choose to remain a customer and represent yourself while the Company represents the other party.
• You can choose to hire the Company for representation through a written agreement.
• If represented by the Company, you can decide whether to go forward under the shared services of dual agency or designated agency or to remain in single agency.

The choice of services belongs to you—the South Carolina real estate consumer. If you would like to become a client of ours, please contact us.  it would be our pleasure to have you as a client and provide you with the full representation you deserve.

Looking for New Construction?  There are a number of DR Horton Communities throughout Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand area.  Some of these areas include North Myrtle Beach, Longs, Little River, Murrells Inlet, Conway.

DR Horton is the nations largest home builder and has a few different styles to fit any budget.  These series include their Express Homes, Emerald Homes & Regent Homes.

Residential Homes & Townhouses:

Tuscany (Myrtle Beach, SC) – General Price Range: $250,000 – $320,000 (Emerald)
Carillon Homes For Sale    |    Carrara Homes For Sale    |   View Townhouses For Sale In Tuscany

Arrowhead (Myrtle Beach, SC) – General Price Range: $385,000 – $450,000
View Homes For Sale In Arrowhead

Seabrook Plantation (North Myrtle Beach, SC) – General Price Range: $399,000 – $550,000
View Homes For Sale In Seabrook Plantation

Tuscan Sands (North Myrtle Beach, SC) &; General Price Range: $380,000 – $450,000

View Homes For Sale In Tuscan Sands

Bella Sera (North Myrtle Beach, SC) – General Price Range $258,000 – $325,000

Bella Sera Homes For Sale

Carolina Crossing (Little River, SC) – General Price Range $180,000 – $260,000
Carolina Crossing Homes For Sale

Bradford Meadows (Longs, SC) – General Price Range $170,000 – $250,000
Bradford Meadows Homes For Sale

All of us at Ace Realty would like to say thank you for visiting our Website.  As a company, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled, Client level service.  We use the latest tools and technology to promote and sell properties quickly and support our agents.  We work with buyers, sellers, investors and business owners.

Ace Realty’s headquarters are located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Derek Heppe, is the Founder and President of Ace Realty.  He understands the in’s and out’s of Real Estate, having been in the trench’s as both a REALTOR, Broker & Business owner. In order to provide the highest level of service to clients and agents within the company, he’s achieved many of the National Association of REALTORS designations including the following: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Green Designee (GREEN) & a Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource (SFR). In addition to these NAR designations, he’s also become a Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN) and a Certified New Home Specialist (CNHS).

We look forward to making your Real Estate experience a smooth and enjoyable process!