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Jan. 18, 2023

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates

Think Twice Before Waiting for 3% Mortgage Rates | MyKCM

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October. Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power …

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Posted in General, Home Buyers
Jan. 18, 2023

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?

Have Home Values Hit Bottom? | MyKCM

Whether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns about a repeat of what happened to prices in the crash …

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Jan. 11, 2023

Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago

Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago | MyKCM

There’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people …

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Feb. 13, 2019

New Rule Should Give Homeowners More Options for Flood Insurance

Starting July 2019, this new rule will require lenders to accept private policies rather than just government ones.

Five different regulatory agencies: the Federal Reserve Board, the Farm Credit Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Administration and the Office of the Comptroller of the …

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Feb. 6, 2019

Walking Around Barefoot Landing with a Beer....

Not sure we ever thought about it to any great extent, but yeah, it could be fun.

boat in front of Lulus Barefoot Landing

Photo Barefoot Landing

There are a number of cities around the country with designated entertainment areas that allow you to walk around with a beer. North Myrtle Beach officials are …

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Jan. 31, 2019

Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

This Saturday, February 2, 2019, the SC Law Enforcement Torch Run and Polar Plunge SC host the 14th Annual Polar Plunge and Plunge Party at Sands Ocean Club in Myrtle Beach to raise money for the South Carolina Special Olympics. The Myrtle Beach Polar Plunge is part of the South …

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Jan. 17, 2019

Remodeling Projects that Give You Top Return on Your Investment

Some remodeling projects are all about making yourself happy...which is great. But if you're looking for projects that are financially savvy, you're going to want to look at the ROI (return on investment.) According to data from the National Association of REALTORS "The Remodeling Impact Report," these projects will give …

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Jan. 9, 2019

Starting off 2019 with Long Term Real Estate Investments

The real estate market is always changing. What may have worked 20, 15 or even 5 years ago, may not work now or in this new year. Real estate investors who stay rigid and play by old rules may be outpaced by their more flexible, informed and relevant industry …

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Dec. 18, 2018

Topgolf Starts Hiring in Myrtle Beach

Photo: Topgolf.com

Topgolf knows how to bring the hype. The company recently announced that they plan to open the Myrtle Beach location in early 2019 and announced that they will begin filling the 350 jobs that are available. However, the hiring process is steeped in mystery and intrigue. 

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Dec. 12, 2018

7 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Look "Expensive."

Whether you're getting ready to sell your home, or you just want to give it a little "lift," these tricks by home stagers can help your place look well put together.

 

Tall Curtains

Full-length curtains are a great way to make your room look bigger than …

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