Oktoberfest

September 28th, 2011 by David-Willis

Oktoberfest

It’s almost October! And you know what that means? No, not Halloween; it’s Oktoberfest in Myrtle Beach! Everyone around the Grand Strand looks forward to the German celebration and the sampling of great authentic German beer, Weiner schnitzel, sauerkraut, sausage and flaky German pastries! The festival will take place Sept. 30 through Oct. 2nd and is a great event for Myrtle Beach area and it really brings the German culture alive. There is always a lively crowd for Oktoberfest and it draws in thousands of visitors each year! This ultimate celebration not only includes great beer and food but offers clothing, arts and crafts and much more! This is a great opening celebration for the month of October and fall!

Myrtle Beach House Rentals

September 27th, 2011 by David-Willis

Myrtle Beach House Rentals

mbhouserentals Myrtle Beach House RentalsMyrtle Beach, South Carolina is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. The area offers enormous amounts of entertainment, nightlife, shopping, restaurants, golf courses, and great access to the beach! Myrtle Beach is also a great location for anyone seeking residency and has a wide range of communities. Whether you are looking for affordability or luxury, Myrtle Beach house rentals covers all price ranges and can accommodate everyone’s real estate needs. There are also several options to choose from when making a move to Myrtle Beach. With thousands of Myrtle Beach house rentals across the area you are sure to find the perfect place, location, and price that best fits you. Whether you are seeking an oceanfront house rental or something more inland, Myrtle Beach will have it! If you are looking to move to the area and would like more information on house rentals or real estate, contact The Willis Team at 843-492-4411 or fill in our contact form and we will help make your dream home a perfect paradise!

Beach Wedding Rentals

September 15th, 2011 by David-Willis

beachwedding Beach Wedding RentalsEnchanting, secluded, and gorgeous scenery is what makes a beach wedding so spectacular! This exotic paradise is the perfect location for proclaiming your love and dedication to one another. When choosing a beach wedding, accommodations are very important. Most people find oceanfront rental property more private and an excellent way to access the beach more efficiently for wedding use. When accommodating your guests and wedding party, you want to choose a rental property that has serenity and space! Wedding guests and party members can enjoy a lavish ambiance of coastal living and relaxation. At SC Beach Real Estate, we specialize in all types of real estate including rental management. If you would like more information on rental property for your wedding, contact The Willis Team at 843-492-4411 and we will help make your wedding dream a reality.

Shagging on the Strand – Fall Migration

September 14th, 2011 by David-Willis

Fall is almost here! And you know what that means? It’s shagging time! The Society of Stranders (S.O.S) is calling its thousands of active members to return to North Myrtle Beach for one last party before the winter months set in. This craze is South Carolina’s state dance and originated right here in Myrtle Beach over 50 years ago. Each year shaggers slip on their special dance shoes and travel to the birthplace of Shag for the S.O.S Fall Migration. This year the event will take place from September 16th though the 25th. Throughout S.O.S Fall Migration, there will be nightlife and lounge events at the intersection of Main Street and Ocean Drive which features great music, dancing in the streets, and fun for all ages! So put on your dancing shoes and join S.O.S for a week of endless shagging.

Luxury Real Estate

September 13th, 2011 by David-Willis

oceanclub Luxury Real EstateLavish, extravagant and extraordinary luxury real estate properties! Sotheby’s and Christie’s specialize in marketing and selling them, and now so does SC Beach Real Estate! With immaculate and stunning oceanfront, golf-front, opulent villas, and equestrian estates, the choices are endless. Located in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina our company focuses on the myriad of unique luxury beach homes and estates. With exceptional views of the captivating blue Atlantic, the everlasting beauty awaits you! North Myrtle Beach is one of the best locations for those seeking an oasis of ecstasy and an ambiance of quiet contentment. The area is beautifully landscaped and is an enchanting place to relax and enjoy the perfect beach life. One of the most popular deluxe and elegant communities includes that of The Grande Dunes. From the ocean to across the Intracoastal Waterway, this beautiful 2,200 acre merriment of coastal living is the ideal place to enjoy the incredible array of world-class amenities and social recreational opportunities. The lifestyle of sumptuous southern hospitably awaits you!

oceanclubfront Luxury Real EstateAt SC Beach Real Estate, we offer an inviting, comfortable, and relaxing atmosphere to our clients and strive on everlasting cliental satisfaction. If you would like more information on luxury real estate, homes, and oceanfront property contact The Willis Team at 843-492-4411 and we will help guide you to the best of the beach!

Focusing Your Attention on the Good

August 30th, 2011 by David-Willis

Focusing Your Attention on the Good

According to Philadelphia Business Consulting, the remainder of 2011 should be a game of focus! In order to successfully negotiate the current economic rip tides, focus on finishing up the year with a strong note. The NLO Inc. blog, for the Philadelphia Business Consulting states that: “If you have been doing your job as a leader, whether leading yourself or others, you already have a set of goals you have been working to achieve this year. A leader’s challenge is how to remain focused and not sabotage your organization’s efforts by getting distracted.” What this means is thousands of people who listen to the news daily can become overwhelmed with all the negative input. However, you do not have be become apart of this widespread negativity. With an effort, you can learn to pay more attention to the positive information while sensibly disregarding the negative. Wrapping up 2011 effectively means focusing on your skills. Those that allow themselves to get side-tracked with anything other than steps toward achieving goals will fall behind faster than ever before. To not only help yourself but your company as well, set clearly defined goals and stay focused on achieving them. Others will begin to follow your lead and once mastering the skill of focusing, this will fend off organization sabotage. Remember, when challenges come your way, and bad news approaches, turn your attention away and focus on the good!

Farm to Table Dinner

August 24th, 2011 by David-Willis

Farm to Table Dinner

Representatives from the Coastal Uncorked Food, Wine & Spirits Festival have announced that tickets are now on sales for the second annual Farm to Table Dinner. This event will take place on Sunday, October 2, at Thompson Farm and Nursery in Conway, SC at 4p.m. When guests arrive they will enjoy a cocktail hour that will feature the tasting of Bulleit whiskey and bourbon, Moon Mountain vodka, and sample a variety of delicious hors d’oeuvres. Guests will then be transported by hayride to their outdoor dining location, which will feature first class elegance with rustic autumn ambiance and décor. The event will also feature live bluegrass music that will be performed throughout the evening and a six course dinner will be prepared onsite by nine area chefs hailing from some of the finest restaurants in the Grand Strand area. Some of the restaurants included in the event will be: Bradley Daniels of Croissants Bistro and Bakery, Andrew Gardo of Sea Captain’s House, Darren Smith of Rivertown Bistro, Tom Mullally and Eric Wagner of Horry Georgetown Technical College, James Clark of Waterscapes, Mike McKinnon of The Cypress Room, Eric Masson of Brentwood Restaurant and Eric Martines of Flying Fish Grill. Tickers are $150 per person or $750 for a table of six. Seating is limited to 200 guests. Portions of the proceeds will be used to further promote the festival, and donated to the Horry Georgetown Technical College Culinary School and the Clay Brittain Hospitality Program at Coastal Carolina University.

Basketball at the Beach

August 22nd, 2011 by David-Willis

Basketball at the Beach

This year the South Carolina Warriors which is apart of the ABA basketball expansion league is locating to Myrtle Beach! There will be 30 games in all, in which half will be home games the others away and the games will be held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The first game is scheduled against the Carolina Jaguars on November 18th. The head coaching position is currently narrowed down to three men all with previous college ball experience. The team has also announced local tryout dates for the dance team as well as players. The players can tryout at the Pepper Geddings Recreation Center on September 10th and 11th from 10 a.m.-noon. There is a $100 fee. Dance teams tryouts will be on September 10th at the Palmetto Dance Starz in Myrtle Beach from 2-1p.m. for $25.

Myrtle Beach’s Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival Expands

August 20th, 2011 by David-Willis

beachboogieandbbq Myrtle Beach’s Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival Expands

Myrtle Beach’s Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival Expands

This year the Beach Boogie and BBQ Festival will be expanding! The festival is still scheduled for Sept.2 through Sept. 4 at Grand Park near The Market Common but will feature a line up of celebrities. There will not only be an appearance by a Top Chef winner but American Idol alum as well! Richard Blais, who competed on Top Chef Season Four and won Top Chefs All Stars Season Eight, will be in appearance on September 3 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Blais who is returning to Top Chef with a new season starting Dec.1 and has his own show, Blais Off that will be on the Science Channel. Also on September 3, Josh Gracin, the county singer from American Idol’s second season will be performing at 8 p.m. Some of Gracin’s hits include “I Want to Live” and “Nothin to Lose.” However, the real star of the festival is the BBQ, and with the annual competition and $10 wristband sampling for festival goers, what more could you ask for? Well, this year there will be a new exciting wing-eating competition on Sunday September 4! There will be more information on this annual event to come but here is a glance at the festival lineup: Friday, Sept. 2 vendors open at 5:30 p.m. and BBQ starts at 6:30p.m and the announcement of “Anything Goes” contest winners will be at 10p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 3 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. there will be the official S.C. Barbeque Championship and Kansas City Barbeque Society Cook-off and Richard Blais will be in appearance as well as Josh Gracin. On Sunday, there will be concerts throughout the day as well as the Wing Off and Wing Eating Competition. More information on the festival events to come!

Summertime Selling Tips

August 18th, 2011 by David-Willis

Summertime Selling Tips

Stage the exterior of your home-Staging the exterior with fresh paint, immaculate landscaping and even outdoor furniture is always a plus. Buyers often fantasize about enjoying their backyards by entertaining and with extra outdoor accessories such as candles, glasses, and table settings, this will impress!

Landscaping-Overgrown trees, shrubs, and lawns curb the appeal of your home and can also turn buyers off. You can even consider compiling a list of locally recommended handy men, gardeners, and pool maintenance for potential buyers.

Temperature – keep your home cool. Have the AC turned up to a comfortable level during showings and open houses. If you live in a region where the AC isn’t needed then open the windows and use fans to create breezes. The reason for this is to keep your prospective buyers focused on your wonderful home and not the humidity

Access is essential – Make it as easy as possible for agents to access and show your property. Making guidelines unreasonable advance appointments or restricting time frames only hinder an agent from showing. Keep in mind that homes that don’t get shown don’t get sold!

De-clutter – Keep the faux-moving in motion. Pack up anything that is taking up extra space or hasn’t been used in at least a year. Throw or give away as much as possible and pack up the rest. Less is always more!

Add life-Invest in good quality real or silk plants. Look in any decor magazine and find way to attractively place them in your rooms. Use these as guides on what plants to buy and where to place.

Opening your door to sales – The front door is the first place on your home a prospective buyer notices and touches when they arrive. Repainting, re-varnishing and polishing up the door will help create a vision of beauty and is welcoming to the buyer. Building the anticipation of the buyer is always a plus because it says the house is cared for right up front.

Empty closets by half – Reducing your belongings by at least half will allow buyers to actually see storage instead of stuff. Rent a storage unit if that’s what it takes, but reduce the space by at least 50 percent.

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