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Feb 09 2013

First Closing – Touched by an Angel

My first DeBordieu closing of 2013 went off without a hitch, for which I am so very grateful! It was as if there was an angel involved!

The seller ended up with what he wanted, which was to move the house and move on, and the buyers ended up with a great home, perfect for their family, at a price significantly under appraised value.

We’re seeing that a good bit lately. Buyers are realizing that even though properties at DeBordieu do not show up as foreclosures or short sales, sometimes they can be bought for prices that would equate to a distressed property, but they not marketed as such. Because of the financial clout of many of our sellers, they are still in excellent standing with their lending institutions, and want to stay that way. Some of them that bought at the height of the market, who now have a need to sell, have had to actually bring money to the closing table.

As the coastal luxury real estate market continues to bump along the bottom, the first stage of recovery is definitely here, ….. the reduction of inventory. As we continue to whittle down DeBordieu’s inventory of homes, lots and villas, and deplete the supply, prices will start to rise again. That whittling down is beginning to happen. In fact, at this writing, I have offers flying around on 6 of my listings! Needless to say, I’ve been a busy girl.

So if you’re looking for a good deal, don’t just look for foreclosures and short sales. Find the property you want and make an offer! The owners of the properties on this page have all encouraged me to tell buyers to BRING AN OFFER! Click the picture to be taken to information about the property. There are others….. let me know what you are looking for, and I’ll hook you up!

Back to the closing…… as demoralizing as it was for my seller

Back to the closing…. as demoralizing as it was for my seller lose money on this transaction, it was heartwarming to see the buyers secure a great home for their precious family. For a closing gift, I gave them a family photo session with acclaimed photographer Gail Healey of Exposures Photography, and painted a picture of an angel for their precious 3-yr-old daughter’s new room. I signed it “Troily” because that’s what she calls me. I’m not used to getting closing gifts from my clients, but these folks gave me a beautiful flower arrangement, and a gift certificate to get my hair done with Stella Notoro and the Island Day Spa! How about that!!!!! (Perhaps they were hinting…. I AM getting a bit grey.)

Many thanks to Sean T. Phelan and his team for a smooth closing, Lisa Hutto for handling the insurance, and SunTrust bank for the ultra-cool 100% financing for physicians. (If you’re a doctor reading this, give me a call and I’ll hook you up there too.)

There has never been a better time to consider a purchase at DeBordieu.

DeBordieu Colony is an oceanfront community located just south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina that features private golf and tennis, saltwater creek access to the ocean, a manned security gate, and luxury homes and villas surrounded by thousands of acres of wildlife and nature preserves.

Jan 25 2013

Poor Rich Folks in the Hamptons…

In a Bloomberg.com article that a client sent me this morning, it was reported that “Home Sales in New York’s Hamptons, the resort towns on the Long Island coast, rose to the highest on record as deals at the upper end of the market surged before expected tax increases for sellers.”

If those wealthy folks that bought all that high-priced real estate would just visit THIS neck of the woods, they could really cash in on some gorgeous beach property at a fraction of what they’re spending up there! Granted…. The Hamptons are beautiful, but if you’ve walked the beaches, fished in the inlets, and teed off on some of the amazing courses in South Carolina, you’ll agree that the Pawleys Island area is as close to paradise as you can get.

Just an hour north of Charleston, South Carolina, Pawleys Island offers beaches, rivers, marshes, creeks, shopping and fine dining that would knock the socks off those poor rich folks that are spending all that money up there in the Hamptons.

If they purchase a luxury beach home in DeBordieu, they will also gain a private, Pete Dye Golf Club, and a 24 hour manned security gate.

They could fly into Charleston, Myrtle Beach, or land their private plane at the Georgetown Airport.

They could keep their yacht at one of several very nice marinas on the widest, most beautiful part of the Intracoastal Waterway.

And they could sit back and laugh at their friends who are still spending top dollar, simply because they don’t know any better.

Now the article talked about how the tax increases for sellers was responsible for this surge in homes sales in the Hamptons…. But you and I know what really sparked it…… I think the TV show REVENGE, has everyone paying more attention to the gorgeous property in the Hamptons, instead of waiting for Emily to knock off the entire Grayson family.

The pictures on this page are a sample of DeBordieu Homes that those who have considered the Hamptons might find attractive. Click on the pictures to be linked to information about them.

Here is a link to the Bloomberg.com article.

Here is the link to info about REVENGE:

(If you are a NY real estate agent reading this, and you would like to score BIG with your wealthiest NY clients, refer them to me. I’ll take excellent care of them, provide the best service known to man, and find them a GREAT property for which they will thank you, forever. OH… and best part…..I’ll send you a check when they close!)

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.

Jan 24 2013

Best Buy of the Week

With its marsh views, ocean breezes and close proximity to the beach, Lot 14 Ocean Park West, adjacent to the Vanderbilt estate of Arcadia Plantation, is the perfect place to build your DeBordieu home.

Ocean Park, located on the north side of DeBordieu, is architecturally unique in that it is designed for Victorian, “turn of the century” style homes with gracious wraparound porches, metal roofs and white picket fences.

Neighborhood amenities include a private beach boardwalk, bathhouse, gazebo and croquet lawns.

The DeBordieu Beach Club, swimming pools and dining facilities are within walking distance.

Homes range from small coastal cottages to beach homes that have as many as 8 bedrooms!

Lot 14 Ocean Park West will accommodate either! Which is why, at $699,000, it’s my pick for DeBordieu Best Buy of the Week!

Jan 18 2013

New Beach Listing “Bring Offer!”

The owner of this large 7 Bedroom, 7Bath beach house on the creek at DeBordieu says “BRING ME AN OFFER!”

The location of this home is special because it’s not only right across the street from DeBordieu’s 6 and a half miles of secluded beach, but it also has a dock in it’s back yard providing boat access to North Inlet, one of the most beautiful and pristine estuaries on the East Coast.

The spacious, open floorplan is inverted, so that the main living areas provide the most spectacular views of the ocean and creek. The porches wraparound three sides of the home providing the perfect sunrise spot for your morning coffee to the East, the perfect spot for catching a few rays to the South, and the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite afternoon beverage while watching the sun set to the West.

The main floor offers a large kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, a center island, and breakfast bar that is open to the large dining area with a wet bar. It’s so refreshing to see a home that can actually entertain and feed as many people as it can sleep! The great room is bordered by windows with spectacular views, can accommodate a large crowd, and offers a cozy fireplace.

The master suite boasts a beautiful wooden, vaulted ceiling, and a large bathroom with steam shower, whirlpool tub, walk in closet and private water closet.

The first floor level offers 4 bedrooms with en suite baths and a study that could be an 8th bedroom.

The third floor features a spacious rec room, 2 more bedrooms, and a sundeck with panoramic views of the ocean and creek.

Other features of this gorgeous home include: Elevator, Dock, Bulkhead, 2 outside showers, Outdoor brick BBQ grill, Lush landscaping, Good rental history and lots of character.

Click here for more pictures.

Jan 02 2013

Colony Pointe Luxury in OCEAN HOME MAG

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.

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