“If you’ve heard it once……”
But what does it really mean? Whether you’re talking about Pawleys Island, South Carolina or DeBordieu, “location, location, location” basically means that similar homes can increase or decrease in value de
pending on their location. It’s true in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, and it’s true in DeBordieu.
It’s always been the number one rule of real estate, and guess what? It still is, even in this crazy real estate market we’ve got going on right now.
You can change a lot of things about a home. You can update the kitchen. You can add on a screened porch. You can even change the floorplan (ask me why my nickname is “The Sledgehammer.”) But the thing you can’t change about a home is its location. 
There’s a great story about how the McMahons ended up with one of the most perfect locations in DeBordieu to build their home. They actually bought the lot sight-unseen….in fact, their best friend picked it out for them because it offered a spectacular lake/golf view, was in the “x-zone” so they could build a “mother-in-law suite” on the ground floor with no steps, and it was just a short golf cart ride to DeBordieu’s beautiful beach. (Click on the McMahon link for more details about this home, now offered for sale.)
DeBordieu’s location is also very important, right between Pawleys Island and Georgetown, so it’s convenient to the great shopping and dining venues in both areas. On a larger scale, DeBordieu is about an hour and 30 minutes north of Historic Charleston, and everything that amazing city has to offer, and about 40 minutes south of the Myrtle Beach Airport.
Other nice features about DeBordieu’s location include access to North Inlet for boating and fishing, being surrounded by acres and acres of nature conservation easements, and being in a top-rated school district.
If location is important to you….perhaps you should see the McMahon Home at DeBordieu.
There has never been a better time to purchase property at DeBordieu.
DeBordieu Colony Real Estate
Shot in the Dark at DeBordieu
I LOVE these night time photos of a couple of my listings at DeBordieu and just wanted to share them.
They take a little extra effort, but are certainly worth it. The dramatic effect is produced right at twilight as the sun is going down, just before the sky gets really dark.
The Reames Home is on the creek at DeBordieu.
The Kossove Home is oceanfront at DeBordieu.For complete information on either of these exceptional DeBordieu properties, click on the links, or visit the website at http://www.debordieu.com/.
There has never been a better time to purchase property at DeBordieu!
On a personal note: The Kaz family is in the middle of deciding where Joey, our senior, will go to college next year. He’s narrowed it down to two schools, UNC-Greensboro, and Ithica College in New York. Both have honored Joey with scholarship offers in Music Composition. Jeff and I are as grateful as we are proud. There is much to consider. We hope to make a decision sometime next week. It’s an exciting time!
On a personal note: The Kaz family is in the middle of deciding where Joey, our senior, will go to college next year. He’s narrowed it down to two schools, UNC-Greensboro, and Ithica College in New York. Both have honored Joey with scholarship offers in Music Composition. Jeff and I are as grateful as we are proud. There is much to consider. We hope to make a decision sometime next week. It’s an exciting time!
Vacation Homes making a comeback!
I just read an interesting article about the comeback of vacation homes, and have noticed similar things happening in DeBordieu and Pawleys Island. While I realize it was talking mostly about the lower end of the price spectrum, I really liked what it said about consumer confidence coming back. Here’s the link if you’re interested: http://ow.ly/1tYu6.
That same consumer confidence has been showing itself in the DeBordieu Sales Office lately as well. I’m delighted to report that I’ve noticed a big increase in traffic in the past couple of weeks, walk-ins and internet hits, and am really excited about the two appointments I have tomorrow! Get this….the first one is at 7:30 a.m. You know what they say about that early bird! 
I’ve also noticed a little trend in what people are looking for. While some DeBordieu buyers are looking for that mega-beach house that can sleep a small army, (we have some doozies available in that department), some are looking for more living space, less bedrooms, and high quality appointments. If you are one of those buyers, take a look at the oceanfront Kossove Home we just listed. It was designed as a primary residence, but also works perfectly for a second home. It’s offered furnished, and it’s furnished in a spectacular way. Check it out by clicking on the link above.
For a complete listing of DeBordieu vacation homes and primary residences currently available, visit the website at http://www.debordieu.com/.
There has never been a better time to consider a purchase at DeBordieu.
He Who Hesitates…..
My momma used to always say, “he who hesitates is lost.” Now, I don’t necessarily agree with that ALL the time, but if you are thinking of a real estate purchase, that little pearl of wisdom is right on!
Particularly if you are considering DeBordieu.
I’ve been involved with DeBordieu Colony since 1986, and I can tell you, there has never been a better selection and wide variety of properties available. And some of the values are incredible!
Wise folks are positioning themselves right now to make their purchases this spring. .jpg)
Think about it….why wait and let someone else get your first choice? Why wait and have to settle for your second, third or fourth?
Interest rates are great.
Selection is great.
The opportunity is now.
Don’t hesitate….unless you’re waiting to turn left onto Highway 17 in Pawleys Island without a light….THAT’S when I gotta disagree with my momma.
Today’s featured property is the Adderholt Home, oceanfront with a pool, just reduced to $1,995,000. (Clickthe link for details.)
DeBordieu Colony is an oceanfront community located just south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina featuring private golf and tennis, saltwater creek access to the ocean, a manned security gate, and luxury homes and villas surrounded by hundreds of acres of wildlife and nature preserves.
There’s no place like home…..and there’s no place like DeBordieu.
Pricing Strategies
Chase the Market? Or Cut to the Chase?
There are two schools of thought on pricing strategies in today’s real estate market.
(1) Price the property attractively, but with some wiggle room to negotiate, and “chase the market.”OR, (2) “Cut to the chase” – Price the property at the price at which you think it will sell, and if you get a low-ball offer, HOLD.
There are two schools of thought on pricing strategies in today’s real estate market.
(1) Price the property attractively, but with some wiggle room to negotiate, and “chase the market.”OR, (2) “Cut to the chase” – Price the property at the price at which you think it will sell, and if you get a low-ball offer, HOLD.
Which is better? Well, better is in the eye of the beholder…in this case, the buyer. It all depends on the buyer’s attitude. Some buyers enjoy the “thrill of the chase.” Others prefer not to play that game, and are attracted to a low sticker price.
If you are a “cut to the chase” buyer………I have some attractive stickers for you.
Lot 21 Luvan Way – gorgeous water and golf view overlooking #17 tee, near boat landing, view potential over North Inlet: $299,000
Lot 8 Island Green – large island lot on lake, cul-de-sac, great trees, walk to beach: $400,000
Martin House – oceanfront, 7 Bedrooms, great rental, on DeBordieu’s north side: $2,000,000
And there are others!
Give me a call and I’ll fill you in. Or Visit the website. www.DeBordieu.com.
There has never been a better time to buy a place at DeBordieu.
