North Myrtle Beach Real Estate Sales Blog

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

The Best Family-Friendly Activities in North Myrtle Beach

family friendly activities on the grand strand

Have you recently purchased a home in North Myrtle Beach, but you’re looking for family-friendly activities in the area? We know that moving to a new city and possibly a new state, finding things to do can be a little overwhelming. We at North Beach Realty wanted to share with you some of the best activities in North Myrtle Beach that are family-friendly.

Parks Galore

carousel with kids riding on it at an amusement park at night

North Myrtle Beach & Myrtle Beach are filled with many different parks for families to enjoy. Let’s see what a few locals’ favorites are below.

Radical Ropes Adventure Park – This ropes adventure park is fun for the whole family. They have not only rope courses for the older kids but also, the younger kids. Zip lines and rock walls are climbing available as well.

Family Kingdom Amusement Park – Myrtle Beaches’ oldest amusement park is still operating today. They have rides that everyone in the family will love and want to continue to ride over and over.

The Funplex – The Funplex is a new amusement park here on the Grand Strand, but we can’t miss telling you about it. They offer rides like Hook & Slice, Up & Overboard, and Sunny Day Swing, something for everyone.

Myrtle Waves – If you’re looking for a waterpark, check out Myrtle Waves. They are located near the Sam’s Club and Broadway at the Beach, but it’s a hit with many families. Some of the things that the older kids will love are the FlowRider, and Wave Pool, along with all the slides. The younger kids have play areas; the whole family will love it.

Local Parks

Gardens By the Sea – This park is excellent for bringing the kids to play. It has a beautiful playground along with swings. The beach is right there if the kids feel like playing in the sand. This is located at 5506 N Ocean Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC.

The Hulk – This park is the Horry County Bike & Run Park located at 150 Frontage Rd B-2, Myrtle Beach. Bring your bikes out to the park and hit up the many trails that this park has to offer.

Matt Hughes Skate Park – If you’re looking for a fun skateboard park, then Matt Hughes Skate Park is perfect. There is also a pretty awesome playground for the younger kids in the family to play at while the older ones skate.

Many family-friendly fun things on the Grand Strand are available, but we wanted to share these with you. If you are still searching for that perfect home in North Myrtle Beach, call us. We can’t wait to see you soon enjoying these fantastic parks.

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023

Ready to Relocate or Purchase a Vacation Home in North Myrtle Beach

family moving into new house

Have you made the decision that now is the time to relocate or purchase a vacation home in the North Myrtle Beach or surrounding areas? At North Beach Realty we strive to find you the home that will be your forever home or find you a vacation home you will never want to leave. With so many choices of homes in the area, we understand it can feel a bit overwhelming. Our agents can show you where the best communities are for you and your family to find that perfect home.

We have the perfect investment condo or vacation home for you to check out. While the investment can seem a little overwhelming, it can be wonderful in the end as you can come visit the area a few times a year, and rent out the property when you aren’t. Check out some of our featured homes below as you to begin your search today.

Featured Properties

228 Tall Palms Way in Little River, SC picture of home for sale

228 Tall Palms Way, Little River, SC 29566 is a perfect home in the Little River area for a home or even possibly a vacation home. It’s located in the Little River Area in Palms Lakes Plantation. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, what a great place to go enjoy your new life with living near the beach. This home is in phase 1 which means that there is no HOA and you can bring your toys to your home. Add a pool to the backyard or upgrade the backyard to an oasis you may never want to leave. Little River is a great town to live in as you will be close to the beach but still able to make this your year-round home with the family. Listing price on this home is $519,900.

Picture of a condo building on Shore Drive in Myrtle Beach, SC

9621 Shore Dr. #A-222 is a condo that comes fully furnished for you to have access to the beach property. What a better way to start on a home if you are looking to retire to the area and don’t want to have a large home. With 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and has been recently updated you won’t be short of anything to do. There is so much to do while you are living in this beautiful condo, with having access to two pools and a hot tub. This is located in Shipwatch Pointe 1 and is listed at $278,900 and can be yours today!

205 N 26th Ave N Myrtle Beach home for sale

205 N 26th Ave. N, North Myrtle Beach 29582 is a detached home located across the street from the beach. This 5-bedroom, 3.5 bath with 3041 sq. ft home is located in the desirable Cherry Grove community. This home is absolutely stunning and allows you to have all the guests you want! Think of spending the summer here for years to come or rent it when you’re not using it to make a little extra cash. So many updates have been done to the home and is close to many restaurants, stores and more. This is a must-see property as it won’t last long! Home is listed at $1,325,000.

North Beach Realty has many more homes and condos listed and these are just a few properties that we felt you’d like to see and possibly make your own home or vacation home. If you’d like to talk to one of our qualified agents, we’d be more than happy to help you with what you are looking for. Just give us a call at 800-274-1105 today to schedule a showing of one of these properties.

December 31, 2022January 1, 2023

Freshen Up Your Curb Appeal Before You List Your Home

Are you thinking of putting your home on the market this spring? It should not come as a surprise that before you list your home that you need to make it shine. Prospective buyers will be coming through your home peeking in every nook and cranny to see what kind of space your home has. But while many homeowners focus on the inside, you will want to freshen up the outside of your home. The right curb appeal when you place your home on the market can help bring in many prospective buyers. We at North Beach Realty have come up with a few inexpensive steps to help you freshen up the curb appeal of your home before you list it.

Clean the Outside of the Home

Whenever you have a home for sale on the market, you want to make sure that it has been cleaned. For many potential home buyers, they want to see your home sparkle as bright as it can be and making sure your driveway is clean is a start. Over the years your driveway can become dirty from dirt, from grass clippings and more. While repaving may seem like a good option for a few people, it’s not necessary for most. Having someone come out and cleaning your driveway can sometimes be a little costly, but these days you can purchase one for less than $200. You can use the pressure washer to clean the siding on your home as well so this can be a good investment for your current home and your future home.

Freshen Up the Landscaping

While many potential buyers don’t care about what the landscaping looks like, to many it does. If you haven’t tidied up the front beds or don’t have any in front of your home, it’s a must do. It can get pretty costly to redo the landscaping, but we suggest only do a few things to help with the curb appeal. While some front yards may need more than $200 worth of work done, you can get it done for less than that price. We suggest that you do the work yourself or ask a few friends to help, put down some fresh mulch and add some easy-to-care-for plants. If you aren’t too sure which plants would work best for the area, we can suggest a few. Early Wonder Camellia, Crape myrtles, Hydrangea and Beach Ball Pittosporum are beautiful plants and work well in the climate in the south.

Front Porch Sittin’

Another wonderful way that you can add to your curb appeal is by adding a few easy things to your front porch. Many potential homeowners are looking for a front porch to sit on year-round so having an inviting one will help. If your front porch is a little on the small side, have no worries because you can add a few small things to help make it seem larger. Adding a few small planters by the front door or on the steps can help add some color to the house. Maybe changing out the light fixtures can help add a new look to your home as well. Adding a few additional things such as a small bench or a few rocking chairs to it will make the front porch inviting and welcoming to all potential buyers. Add a new welcome mat and an elegant wreath to the front door area to help make it cheerier and inviting.

New Look for the Front Door

This is one step that many homeowners overlook when they freshen up their curb appeal, the front door. Adding a fresh coat of paint to yours is not only a cheap and easy trick, but it can transform the way your home looks. Buyers will often times wait outside of the home for a few minutes while their agent is getting the keys out of the lockbox, so they have time to look at the front door. We suggest putting on a coat of paint that will help warm up the home and entry way but will also add to the curb appeal of your home. You can never go wrong with a classic color such as red, black, gray or even a coastal color such as light green or light blue.

Install Landscape Lighting

Did you know that having landscape lighting can make a significant impact on your curb appeal? Adding this can illuminate those dark pathways and your driveway and give you a sense of safety and security. Many homeowners looking to sell their homes use solar fixtures instead of hardwiring them. This can be costly if you hardwire them, as you’ll have to hire someone to do it. Plus, solar light fixtures are more budget-friendly, and they have so many different fixtures to choose from now. It may be hard to choose just one style for your landscape.

While there are many other ways that you can help freshen up the curb appeal to your home, these are just a few that we thought you’d like. Seeing the results after you have completed the above can help you be able to add more curb appeal to your beautiful home for the new homeowners. If you are still searching for a new home in the North Myrtle Beach area, please contact us today! We hope that you and your family will be able to sell your home and find a new home in the area.

November 30, 2022December 1, 2022

Get Your North Myrtle Beach Vacation Home Ready for the Holidays

The holidays are upon us, and soon it will be time to get your North Myrtle Beach vacation home ready for visitors. This year decorate your home in some fun yet festive ways that will go along with a beach-inspired theme. We at North Beach Realty have come up with some great ideas to share with you on helping get your vacation home ready. Let’s look below at some fun ways that you and your family can get your beach-inspired theme going for the holidays this year.

A Coastal Christmas Tree

Get Your North Myrtle Beach Vacation Home Ready for the Holidays

Instead of decorating your Christmas tree as a traditional tree, this year, decorate it with a coastal theme instead. If you’re in the need of a new artificial tree, a flocked Christmas tree may be just what you need. Get some pastel-colored wired ribbon to wrap around the tree to accompany the coastal garland on the tree. You will find many local stores with coastal themed ornaments such as starfish, distressed wooden buoys, white-washed wooden crabs, and some pastel color bulbs. Add a beautiful burlap bow with some of the pastel ribbons that you wrapped around the tree to the top of the tree. Think of how beautiful your Christmas tree is going to be this year.

Hang All the Stockings

If you happen to have a fireplace in your North Myrtle Beach vacation home, then this can be one of the focal points of the season. This year you can add some fresh garland with some starfish ornaments to it. Hang your burlap stockings from the mantle with some festive hooks. This year, as a little focal point of the mantle, hang a giant wreath or a wooden sign that says Joy with some coastal colors. No matter how you decorate the mantle this year, everyone will love the decorations this year!

Decorate the Front Porch

This year decorate your front porch to make it more inviting for your guests. Add a couple of small decorative trees by the front door that has lights. Add some garland around the front door with some coastal ornaments from them along with white lights. A fresh wreath with a coastal theme and some burlap and pastel ribbon to finish it off will welcome your guests this holiday season. Get a new front door mat that is a coastal theme, add a few large lanterns with some beautiful bows on the handles, and more. Add a few wreaths on your windows to brighten them up. The possibilities are endless when you decorate for the holiday season.

While there are many other ways that you can decorate your vacation home this year, we wanted to share these with you. If you haven’t found your next North Myrtle Beach vacation home, give us a call today. We hope that you and your family have fun decorating your North Myrtle Beach vacation home together!

January 31, 2022February 1, 2022

Should You Buy a Vacation Home in North Myrtle Beach?

Spring Break and summer vacations will be coming soon, it’s time to think about if you should buy a vacation home. North Myrtle Beach is a great option to purchase your first vacation home because there is so much to enjoy and do as a family. We at North Beach Realty understand that making this decision can be a little difficult, we wanted to help you in deciding if now is the right time. Let’s look below at a few questions and answers that might help make that decision a little easier.

Affordability

One of the main questions that many ask is whether you can afford a vacation home or not. This would most likely be your second home and there are plenty of lenders who will want to assist you. We at North Beach Realty can assist you in finding the right lender to be able to purchase your dream beach vacation home in the area. Once you find one that you like we will help get the ball rolling on getting everything in place for you. We suggest that before you begin to look at homes, make sure you have financing in place. We have often times seen prospective buyers make that offer and then find out that their financing fell through. We just want to see you get that dream vacation home too.

Does if Fit in Your Lifestyle?

For many buyers who are looking to get a second home or beach vacation home, they will often think ahead and wonder if it will be a good investment. If you take a look at the past vacations you have taken, how many times did you stay in a hotel or a vacation rental? If you can see that getting your own beach vacation home will be worth it, then it will most likely fit into your lifestyle. If your children are young, then maybe this is the way to go because think of all the vacation and memories you can make. And once the kids are grown and married with children, this is still the same place they will want to take their family too.

Will You Use It Often or Rent It Out?

Another good question that you might want to consider is if you will use it often or will you rent it out. If you have a certain week or weeks that you love to go on vacation, then why not rent out the property for the rest of the time. This is a great way to be able to earn some extra money and help pay for the monthly mortgage too. Allowing other families to enjoy your vacation home just as much as you do, is what many buyers love to do. If you are still on the fence, then sit down and talk about it with each other. Or you can allow one of our agents to help you with this big decision too.

While there are many other things to look into to see if purchasing a new vacation home in North Myrtle Beach is the way to go, these are the ones we wanted to share with you. If you are ready to get the ball rolling and start looking for the perfect beach vacation home, then give us a call today. We hope that you and your family will be able to enjoy a lifetime of memories being made in your new beach home in North Myrtle Beach this summer!

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

Decorate your New North Myrtle Beach Home for the Holidays

white snowflake on tree blurred in background with white lights and bokeh

Did you recently just purchase a new home in the North Myrtle Beach area? If the answer is yes, then now is the time to decorate it for the holidays. We at North Beach Realty want to share a few ways that you can get your home ready for your family and guests. Let’s look below at some things you can do in your new home to decorate for the holiday season.

Simple Yet, Inviting

Christmas living room interior in light colors with a Christmas tree near the window

Now that you’re a new homeowner, we know that decorating for the holidays can be expensive, especially if you don’t have any decoration at all. You can decorate your home after you’ve moved in by keeping the decorations simple yet inviting. Just decorating, say the living room and front porch, can be inviting enough for many homeowners; it has taken them years to build up their holiday decorations. Choosing a theme to decorate your home can be an easy way to keep it simple. We promise you that simple doesn’t mean cheap by any means; we know that you just want your home to be warm and inviting for others.

What Kind of Tree

Another significant debate that seems to be going around is what kind of tree you’d like to have in your house. If you are team artificial tree, you know that the investment for a good tree is a lot upfront, but you don’t have to worry about getting a new one each year. If you’re team real tree, then you have to worry about keeping it alive until the holidays are over. Another thing that can be costly each year is getting a new tree and putting the lights onto the tree. No matter what kind of tree you choose for your home, know that it will be bringing cheer into your home.

Decorations

light brown flooring, silver lantern with candle, simple decorating with branches, boxes with gifts and lights with ornaments

After you’ve chosen your theme and tree, it’s time to start decorating your home for the holidays. For outside your home, you can decorate your front porch with lights and garland, as well as add some wreaths onto the windows and door. Inside your home, add a little flair to your mantle (if you have one) and pops of color with the linens. There are so many things that you can do to decorate your home and head into a local craft or hobby store, and you’ll find an endless number of decorations to choose from.

This holiday season will be a little more exciting as you celebrate the holidays in your new home. If you are still looking for that perfect North Myrtle Beach home, give us a call today. We hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday!

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021

Is Tilghman Beach and Racquet Club the Perfect Community for You?

tilghman beach and racquet club sign with condo building in back

Have you searched for a new community in the Myrtle Beach area that will fit all your needs? If you have, then allow us at North Beach Realty to share the perfect fit for you. Tilghman Beach and Racquet Club is a condo resort that happens to be located about two blocks from Main Street in North Myrtle Beach. This is the perfect place for many dying to live at the beach and still have many different amenities. Let’s look below at why Tilghman Beach and Racquet Club may be the perfect fit for you.

Large Units

large living area with living room, dining and kitchen in unit

One thing that many homeowners look for when it comes to a vacation home, or their forever home is the size of the house. When you purchase a condo at Tilghman Beach and Racquet Club, you will notice that all the units at the resort are three bedrooms and have 2.5 bathrooms. They also have at least one screened-in porch, which is a great asset to having a condo in North Myrtle Beach. Think of all the space that you’ll have for your friends and family to come to stay with you during the summer months or even all year-round.

Amenities

tennis court and condo units in the background

Another great thing about purchasing a home in the Tilghman Beach and Racquet Club are the amenities. Included in your purchase of the condo, you’ll be able to swim in one of the two pools located onsite, and they even have a kiddie pool after playing a game or two of tennis with your neighbors, head over to the hot tub, and chill out for some relaxation. And no need to worry about the stairs when it comes to grocery shopping as each building offers an elevator that is excellent even with small kids.

We had to share so many other fun options about purchasing a home in the Tilghman Beach and Racquet Club. We’d love to talk with you if you are ready to see one of these great units here at the resort. We hope that you find this resort a great one for everyone in the family to love!

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021

3 DIY Decorating Ideas for your New Home in North Myrtle Beach

Vintage chair makeover do it yourself project - chalk paint and new fabric

Have you recently purchased your home located here in North Myrtle Beach, and do you still need to decorate it? Have no fear, as we at North Beach Realty wanted to share a few fun DIY decorating ideas with you. Whether your home is your vacation home or your permanent home here at the beach, we’ve got 43ideas for you. Let’s peek at those three DIY decorating ideas that you can do within your new home here in North Myrtle Beach.

Chalkboard for Kitchen

A blonde woman stands with her back and writes in chalk on a black board in the kitchen at home. To-do list in the kitchen. Mom is home alone.

For many families, having a whiteboard or chalkboard in their kitchen can be a good thing. You can add this to your new home by finding a spot on the wall that would be a great place to have it. Then purchase some chalkboard paint, some crown molding or any kind of molding, and a few nails along with some paint for the trim. Then paint the area you’d like to put the chalkboard, frame it out with the molding and tada, you have your chalkboard. Write down your grocery list or make it a calendar and use it to keep up with your daily lives.

Picture Frame Shelf

Another great idea that you can do in your home to help decorate your walls is to find a few larger picture frames and make them into shelves. Head to a local thrift store or if you have some lying around your home, measure the inside of the frame where you’d like the shelf area to be. If you don’t have any extra boards or lumber lying around, a 2×4 board will work perfectly and cut and piece together the shelf. Then attach it to the picture frame, and you have created a little shelf for you to display fun things around your home. It’s a quick and easy project to let the kids get involved in too.

Rustic Mason Jars

White mason jar centerpiece with canvass flower and babies breath inside on a wood stump

If you’re into the rustic, farmhouse look that has become very popular over recent years, then this project is just for you. Mason jars are easy to locate, and many have them in their home already to use for storage. Start by painting each jar the color you’d like with craft paint, and then if you’d like to add lettering onto them, you can for an added look. Then take a piece of twine and wrap it around the top of the jar after the paint has dried. If you’d like to add a rustic look to the jars, take some extra fine sandpaper and sand a few spots on the jars. And just like that, you’ve made yourself some fun, rustic jars to put flowers in or other things lying around your home.

While there are many other easy DIY decorating ideas, you can do in your home, and we wanted to share these with you. If you’re still on the hunt for your perfect home located here in North Myrtle Beach, we’d love to help. We hope that you and your family will enjoy these fun DIY decorating ideas for your home!

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021

3 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Fall

new luxury home with elegant touches including covered entrance, and columns

It’s hard to believe that fall will be here before we know it, and now is the time to start getting ready. If only we could just decorate our home to get ready for fall, but there is much more to do to get your home prepared as a homeowner. We at North Beach Realty want to share with you all a few things that are a must. Let’s look below at our top 3 ways on how you can get your home ready for fall.

Clean the Gutters

Man cleaning the gutter from autumn leaves

Owning a home at the beach can be a great thing but making sure that all the gutters are free of debris can be overwhelming. If your home happens to have any trees around it, then you may not have noticed that your gutters are not draining correctly. If they are not, then you’ll not only have a flooded interior but also some damage to the roof as well. Be sure to clean out all the debris and leaves and check for any clogs before winter. This, in the long run, can help save you money as there will be no damage to your home.

Fertilize your Yard

Fertilizer for a lawn is added to a spreader, man pouring from orange bucket into the spreader with a handle and wheels

Another way that you can get your home ready is by getting your yard fertilized. Even if your yard looks amazing now, you’ll want to keep it looking that way year-round. Applying fertilizer in the early part of September to the first few weeks of October is the best time. Head to a local hardware store and pick up the right fertilizer for your yard. While your grass may look like it’s not growing and it might seem dead, applying fertilizer will allow for no extra damage to be done. By the time spring rolls around, your lawn should be back to its beauty without spending extra money on it.

Organize your Garage

Hand tools and many different items of a handyman in a garage

If your home has a garage and you have kids, your garage may seem like a hot mess right now. But one of the ways that you can get ready for the fall and the cooler months is organizing it. Head to the store and pick up a few boxes to store the items you won’t use in the fall or winter. Let the kids join in as they probably helped make the mess and spend the afternoon cleaning it together. Think of the fun memories you’ll make, and you might find that one thing you thought was long gone.

There are many other ways to get your home ready for fall, but we wanted to share these with you. If you haven’t found your next dream home located here on the Grand Strand, give us a call today. We hope that these few things will help get your family and home ready for the cooler months!

July 31, 2021July 31, 2021

Best Dog Parks in the Myrtle Beach Area

Did you just recently purchase a new home in the Myrtle Beach area, and you’re looking for a great place to take your pups to? If the answer is yes, allow us at North Beach Realty to share some of the best dog parks in the area. Myrtle Beach is a great place to live and own pets as there are many fun things to do with them but allowing them to play outdoors with you can be even better.

McLean Park

Jack Russell Terrier walking kindly on loose leash, man walking dog on leash, dog park

McLean Park is an excellent option if your home is in the North Myrtle Beach area. While they don’t have a dedicated dog area, it’s still a perfect place for some fresh air in the great outdoors. They have many different paths to take your dogs for a walk, but they don’t have a no-leash area. So be sure to bring with you their leashes, harnesses, toys, and water for them. Not only can this be a good day at the park with the dogs, but also for the whole family as you get outside to enjoy the weather.

Waggin’ Tails Dog Park

Just like the name of the park, Waggin’ Tails Dog Park is a great option where your pups can be off the leash. It is located nearby in Little River, SC, on Citizens Circle and is part of the North Myrtle Beach Park & Sports Complex. The dog park offers you a fenced-in playground for the dogs and has a separate area for small dogs, large dogs, water fountains, waste bags, and parking. Think of the fun you’ll have with your pups at the dog park and how much energy they will be getting out!

Barc Parc North

Another great park that you can take your pups to is Barc Park North. Located on Claire Chopin Epps Drive in Myrtle Beach is where you’ll find an excellent location for your dogs to be fenced in. There is a separate area for small dogs and larger dogs, water fountains, and plenty of shade for them to relax in. There are also many benches for you and your family to sit in while your dogs interact.

There are plenty of other fun places that your family can go to for your dogs to enjoy some time outdoors, but we wanted to share these with you. If you haven’t found your perfect forever home in the Myrtle Beach area, we’d love to chat with you. We hope that these few dog parks in the area will be a joy to take your dogs to play.