Information on homes for sale in DeBordieu Colony, Pawleys Island Real Estate, and other South Carolina coastal homes.
Every Christmas Day, at 1:00, the DeBordieu Polar Bear Club takes their traditional dip in the ocean.
The crowd was even bigger this year than last.
They met at the beach access at the south end of DeBordieu, and ran into the ocean like crazy people.
I’m so excited! Once again OCEAN HOME Magazine has featured one of my blog posts in their online edition! This time, it’s all about the amazing home that just listed for $4,850,000 on the creek at DeBordieu’s Colony Pointe.
My buddy and fellow real estate sales executive, Geoff Groat actually wrote the copy, and the pictures were taken by Perry Peace and Caroline Holiday, DeBordieu Colony Real Estate’s marketing manager. We’ve got such a great Sales and Marketing team on site here at DeBordieu, the private residential community just north of Charleston, SC. Here’s what it says: 
“Commanding what is considered one of the most breathtaking views on the Atlantic Seaboard, this magnificent home is located in DeBordieu, a very private, ocean front community just north of Charleston, South Carolina.
Anchoring the small marsh and creek front enclave of Colony Pointe within DeBordieu, the property has been painstakingly renovated by its owners over an 18 month period. Every facet of this residence reflects the care and thought that went into the restoration.
The main living and entertaining level supports a wonderful flowing floor plan, with form and function being beautifully married throughout. The modern kitchen opens onto the large outside deck and patio via retracting glass walls with the bar and media areas immediately adjacent.
The Master suite occupies the top level of the home, again with retractable walls so the owners may have totally unobstructed views for several miles.
There are four additional bedrooms, baths, an office, and laundry on the two upper levels, while the lower level of the home has a completely self sufficient apartment for friends, family members, or staff. That level also has an additional full laundry, an exercise room, ample storage, as well as an enormous screened entertainment area designed for grilling and cocktail parties.
The floating dock accommodates two boats for use within the creeks or directly accessing the Atlantic. For those who demand the very best, the availability of this home represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an absolutely spectacular property in one of the East Coast’s premier oceanfront communities.
Conveniently located about an hour north of Charleston, and about 45 minutes from the Myrtle Beach airport, DeBordieu is quietly tucked away, yet convenient to shopping, dining and medical facilities in the small town of Pawleys Island, and the historic port city of Georgetown, SC.
For more information about this property, or about DeBordieu, contact Troi Kaz, 843-455-4523, or via email, TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com.
CLICK HERE to read the OCEAN HOME MAGAZINE online post about this and other beautiful DeBordieu properties.
On January 1, 2013 the Senate and House passed H.R. 8, legislation to avert the “fiscal cliff.” The bill will be signed by President Barack Obama today, January 2, 2013. Below are a summary of real estate related provisions in the bill as published in a brief created by the National Association of Realtors, (NAR).
Real Estate Provisions in “Fiscal Cliff” Bill
Real Estate Tax Extenders
Energy Efficiency Tax Credit: the 10% tax credit (up to $500) for homeowners for energy efficiency improvements to existing homes is extended through 2013 and made retroactive to cover 2012.
Return of the “Pease” limitations on itemized deductions for high income filers. Under the agreement so called “Pease Limitations” that reduce the value of itemized deductions arepermanently repealed for most taxpayers but will be reinstituted for high income filers.
“Pease” limitations will only apply to individuals earning more than $250,000 and joint filers earning above $300,000. The thresholds are indexed for inflation so will rise over time.
Under the formula, filers gradually lose the value of their total itemized deductions up to a total of a 20% reduction. First enacted in 1990, and named for the Ohio Congressman Don Pease who came up with the idea, the limitations continued throughout the Clinton years. The limitations were gradually phased out starting in 2003 and were completely eliminated in 2010-2012. NAR has never had an official position on Pease limitations. The reinstitution of these limits has far less impact on the mortgage interest deduction than a hard dollar deduction cap, percentage deduction cap, or reduction of the amount of MID that can be claimed.
Capital Gains
Capital Gains rate stays at 15% for those the top rate of $400,000 individual and $450,000 joint return. After that, any gains above those amounts will be taxed at 20%. The 250/500k exclusion for sale of principle residence remains in place.
Estate Tax
The first $5 million dollars in individual estates and $10 million for family estates are now exempted from the estate tax. After that the rate will be 40 percent, up from 35 percent. The exemption amounts are indexed for inflation.
If you have questions about any of these issues, please don’t hesitate to call me at 843-455-4523, or shoot me an email at TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com. If I don’t have an immediate answer to your questions, I have GREAT resources.
Boasting the perfect location between the Golf Clubhouse and the ocean front Beach Club, Marsh Lake Villas at DeBordieu provide the perfect setting for the family who wants a place to enjoy everything this beautiful coastal community just north of Charleston, SC provides!
Whether you’re looking for a permanent residence or second home, you’ll find plenty of storage and parking for cars, bikes, golf carts, and your boat, for when you’re ready to wet a hook or just enjoy a little cruise in the beautiful waters of pristine North Inlet, accessible from the DeBordieu Colony community boat landing. The private swimming pool is for the exclusive use of Marsh Lake Villa owners and their guests.
The original free-standing Marsh Lake Villa plan called for 3 bedrooms, each with their own private baths. Some of the owners expanded the plan to include a 4th bedroom suite. Two of those DeBordieu 4 bedroom Marsh Lake Villas are currently on the market for sale, and both of them have spectacular views!
The exceptional, panoramic marsh view from the enlarged deck of this free-standing Marsh Lake Villa #20, along with the additional 4th bedroom and private bath upstairs, combine to make this Low Country home a very special offering. The open kitchen has been recently updated with bead board walls, painted tile backsplash and solid surface counters.
The bathrooms have been updated as well with new tile and marble to provide comfort and beauty to the owners’ suite as well as the guest rooms. Other features include new windows with hurricane and UV ray protection, wine refrigerator, wet bar with refrigerator, built in dressers and shelves in the guest suites and a wood burning fireplace in the private den.
The view from Marsh Lake Villa #17 is also spectacular! This unique, secluded villa site was “cherry picked” by the original developer, the floorplan expanded, and the ceilings raised to 10ft. Since then, improvements made include the addition of a 4th bedroom and bath, Elevator, New appliances, New double pane Baldwin windows, New HVAC, New roof, and New carpet. The Kitchen is open to the dining and living rooms and feature German made cabinets with permanent finish and pull out shelves. Other features include Heart Pine Floors, Double Ovens, Crown Moulding, Wood burning fireplace, and large Transoms facing the oversized deck, which, by the way, is a perfect spot to enjoy the DeBordieu fireworks on the 4th of July!
Whether you choose to enjoy the ocean breezes and spectacular views from the deck at sunrise with your cup of coffee, or at sunset with your favorite cocktail, you’ll receive a warm welcome from a variety of birds ranging from migrating ducks to snowy egrets and Great Blue Herons.
DeBordieu Colony is a very private community on the coast of South Carolina, between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, just south of Pawleys Island. In addition to miles of secluded beach, boat landing access to North Inlet, and a 24-hour manned security gate, the private, equity DeBordieu Club offers Pete Dye golf, a tennis center and an ocean front Beach Club with fine dining, a gazebo bar, two pools, and a playground.
There is truly no place like DeBordieu. Come see for yourself.
There are so many wonderful things about selling real estate, even in this crazy market we’ve been in for the past few years. One of the most rewarding aspects about my job are the relationships I get to make with the people I work with…. both sellers AND buyers!
Like the Wilsons…. from Pittsburg, PA!
Below is a very nice note I received from them after they bought their place at DeBordieu:
“Troi:
Thanks for your involvement in the recent purchase of our “dream” home in DeBordieu. Both my wife Sherri and I grew up vacationing in South Carolina. As children, our parents trekked from Pittsburgh PA annually to Hilton Head Island. As young adults, we got engaged on Kiawah Island. As young parents, we took our kids to both. All of our best family and vacation memories are deeply rooted in South Carolina.
Several years ago when our kids were pre-teens, we were fortunate that some friends lent us their DeBordieu home and we fell in love. DeBordieu had all of the commensurate South Carolina attributes that we have always loved: Beach, Bikes, Golf, Tennis, Boating, Wildlife, Swimming Pools etc. but added the security and sense of community that we (apparently) had been seeking. Seven years later as our last child at home approaches his freshman year in college, we are proud to call DeBordieu our home-away-from-home.
Once we enter the DeBordieu entry circle then pass through the security gates, the weight of the world is left behind. Miles and miles of undeveloped conservation land lead to a well planned residential community built to maximize the enjoyment of the ocean and the Country Club while embracing the few who are lucky enough to call it home.
Your friendship AFTER the sale has been the most impressive and has proven to be more valuable than your knowledge of the housing market in DeBordieu. As we settle into our 2nd home, your willingness to guide us to the trusted and well respected venue’s in the area such as restaurants, locally owned retail stores, dry cleaners, physicians, and other service providers, has insured that we feel immediately part of our new community. ”
Thank you Wilson family! For making DeBordieu your home away from home, and for your friendship!
