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Coastal Real Estate April Edition

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The Coastal Insider and Coastal Real Estate From entertainment, leisure and beaches to local businesses and community, we bring it closer to you. Plus advertising with us is in alignment with our mission! Current Edition Coastal Insider This month’s edition is all about the local communities, specifically the Market Common community. The Annual Dragon Boat Festival has returned to the Market Common on the big lake in Grand Park. Read more inspirational stories about the several businesses and local neighbors here in the Market Common. Take a peak at our past editions of the Coastal Insider. Coastal Real Estate Welcome to the Market Common Edition of Coastal Real Estate brought to you by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Coastal Real Estate. With this edition, our goal is to share the available real estate opportunities in the Market Common community in Myrtle Beach. The Market Common is a 114-acre lifestyle district located blocks from the ocean in the heart of the Grand Strand, set on the site of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. Take a peek at this extraordinary edition. Take a peak at our past editions of the Coastal Home Insider. Current Edition A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM Welcome to the April edition of Coastal Real Estate, and our second Market Common Edition. Within, we’re delighted to be able to share with you the monthly and annual real estate for the Market Common. As I reflect on this highly sought after neighborhood’s origins, I realize one thing has remained a constant, and indeed, a bedrock in its trajectory from Air Force base to upscale, urban beach-living environment— community. The Market Common is more than a location— it’s a lifestyle that isn’t easily matched in our market. One that rests on the wide array of people of all ages and backgrounds that it attracts, and the variety of activities that it offers. The years of the pandemic have created huge shifts in people’s lives and lifestyles nationwide; suddenly, what was once a popular community along the Grand Strand became one of the most sought-after areas in our market. We began to see more people from across the country opting to move here for the more relaxed pace of life, the beauty, and a greater sense of joy in everyday living. Spring and summer are traditionally the times when buyers scan the market in response to the increase in sellers listing real estate. But the Market Common is such a desirable place to live, there’s been a shortage of homes for sale, and an exponential growth in sales prices. In the past three years, the average resale price for single family homes has risen nearly 34%; from an average of $348,144 in 2020; to an average of $395,009 in 2021; to an average of $475,915 in 2022. In just three years, nearly twice as many resale single family homes have sold in the Market Common compared to 2019, with 119 homes sold, compared to 228 homes sold in 2021. If you’ve been considering selling your home in the Market Common for an upgrade or a change of pace, now is a great time to do it. We have a website that is exclusively dedicated to Market Common real estate— homesatmarketcommon.com. Once all phases of new construction are complete, Market Common will become a resale community, and there is no telling how much buyers will be willing to pay. -Jennifer Hamilton,  Director of Sales Stay tuned with latest information by subscribing to receive the Coastal Insider directly into your inbox. Click on Subscribe below! You shall receive an email from us in about 5 minutes, if you do not receive anything please check your junk/spam folder.

Coastal Insider April Edition

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Current Edition Stay connected with our top stories delivered every month! A MESSAGE FROM OUR TEAM Welcome to the April edition of Coastal Real Estate, and our second Market Common Edition. Within, we’re delighted to be able to share with you the monthly and annual real estate for the Market Common. As I reflect on this highly sought after neighborhood’s origins, I realize one thing has remained a constant, and indeed, a bedrock in its trajectory from Air Force base to upscale, urban beach-living environment— community. The Market Common is more than a location— it’s a lifestyle that isn’t easily matched in our market. One that rests on the wide array of people of all ages and backgrounds that it attracts, and the variety of activities that it offers. The years of the pandemic have created huge shifts in people’s lives and lifestyles nationwide; suddenly, what was once a popular community along the Grand Strand became one of the most sought-after areas in our market. We began to see more people from across the country opting to move here for the more relaxed pace of life, the beauty, and a greater sense of joy in everyday living. Spring and summer are traditionally the times when buyers scan the market in response to the increase in sellers listing real estate. But the Market Common is such a desirable place to live, there’s been a shortage of homes for sale, and an exponential growth in sales prices. In the past three years, the average resale price for single family homes has risen nearly 34%; from an average of $348,144 in 2020; to an average of $395,009 in 2021; to an average of $475,915 in 2022. In just three years, nearly twice as many resale single family homes have sold in the Market Common compared to 2019, with 119 homes sold, compared to 228 homes sold in 2021. If you’ve been considering selling your home in the Market Common for an upgrade or a change of pace, now is a great time to do it. We have a website that is exclusively dedicated to Market Common real estate— homesatmarketcommon.com. Once all phases of new construction are complete, Market Common will become a resale community, and there is no telling how much buyers will be willing to pay. -Jennifer Hamilton,  Director of Sales

The Homes of the Market Common

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A Brief History of a Real Estate Boom by Melissa LaScaleia The Market Common is a 114-acre lifestyle district located blocks from the ocean in the heart of the Grand Strand, set on the site of the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. From 1954 until it closed permanently in 1993, the base, and those who lived and worked there, were an integral part of Myrtle Beach’s economy and livelihood. Seagate Village was an existing development during the time that the Air Force Base was in operation, but it stood relatively alone. With the base’s closure, the question arose— how would this area rebirth itself to become a part of the community? That’s where the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base Redevelopment Authority comes in. It was established to spearhead the undertaking, and retired Air Force Colonel, Buddy Styers, as executive director, was charged with the task of repurposing and redeveloping the land. As the former commander of two Air Force bases, and with a master’s degree in public administration, Buddy was familiar with how to find talented individuals skilled in their trade, and to successfully work with a variety of governing bodies to make a plan come to fruition. But it was his ability to understand what held meaning to the people in the community, and to hold that at the forefront of his vision, that ultimately made the Market Common one of the most desirable places to live, work, and play along the Grand Strand. A vision come to fruition. Homes in the Market Common today, overlooking the Big Lake. — Photo Meganpixels Parker Buddy and the Redevelopment Authority envisioned the area taking shape as an urban village, and ultimately selected Dan McCaffery, of McCaffery Interests, to develop the property. Retail and restaurant spaces were built for nationally-known and smaller, local establishments, as well as a multitude of live-work units to accommodate entrepreneurs. Today, the area boasts parks and ball fields, a sports complex, a large recreational lake, and numerous other attractions. Everything is easily accessible by foot, and nestled in a thoughtfully designed, picturesque setting. The area pays homage to its past, with historical commemorative markers located throughout, as well as a local history museum and outdoor military park, Warbird Park. Because of the thoughtfulness of its design and the variety of activities and options available, the Market Common has always attracted a diverse array of people and a wide range of age groups who gravitate to an upscale, modern lifestyle. One that exemplifies laid-back, Southern beach living, but in an urban environment. And the recent national trend that sees people opting for a lifestyle that is based more on simplicity, health, and joie de vivre, means that real estate in the Market Common has been on a steady growth trajectory, and developers have had to continuously build new homes to meet demand. Beazer, DR Horton, Lennar, and Pulte are some of the national companies that have and continue to build homes in the Market Common since its inception. Since 2008, the following subdivisions became communities in the Market Common: Balmoral; Battery; Belle Harbor; Cresswind; Emmens Preserve; Estate at Withers Preserve; Highlands at Withers; Lakeside Battery; Meridian; Monarch Estates; Park Place; Reserve; Sanctuary at Withers; Sweetgrass Square; The Cottages; Wentworth Row; and West Lake. The townhomes include communities like: High Market, Market Common Townhomes, Sail House, Emmens Preserve Townhomes and Windsor Gate. The Market Common Townhomes (the work-live units), were the first townhome development since the redevelopment of the Air Force Base. Since 2008, over 4000 single-family homes, and over 1000 townhomes were transferred through CCAR, Coastal Carolina Board of Realtors. To give a more specific example, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1822 square-foot home in Emmens Preserve sold for $114 sq/ft, $207,990 when it was built in 2009. Within the last twelve months, it sold for $170 sq/ft, $310,000. That’s a 33% increase in home value. A 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath 1200 square-foot condo/townhome in the Sail House community sold for $141.58 sq/ft, $169,900 when it was built in 2016. Within the last twelve months, a similar 1200 sq/ft home sold for $193.33 sq/ft, $232,000. That’s a 27% increase in home value. If you’ve been considering selling your home in the Market Common for an upgrade or a change of pace, now is a great time to do it. The sellers market remains strong.

The Fourteenth Annual Ground Zero Dragon Boat Festival in the Market Common

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Saturday, April 30, 2022 by Melissa LaScaleia The annual Dragon Boat Festival has returned to the Market Common on the big lake in Grand Park. A beloved Market Common tradition, the festival acts as a fundraiser for Ground Zero, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded by Scott and Kimberly Payseur twenty-three years ago, the organization offers support to students during what is, for many, difficult pre-teen and teen years. “There are students who feel like they don’t fit in anywhere,” Scott says. “So we try and create a place where everyone feels welcome no matter their background, family situation, or religious beliefs. We are a ministry-driven organization, but we support students no matter their beliefs.” Ground Zero remodeled the old Rivoli Theater downtown, which they use for student events and outreach, to provide a safe space for teenagers to spend time together in meaningful ways. It is a place where teens can go, belong and grow. Through life-changing events and nurturing relationships, Ground Zero makes a positive impact in the lives of today’s teenagers, equipping them with life skills like self-reliance and confidence, to help set them up for success and start their journey as young adults on the right footing. “Here, we let teens know they are not alone,” Scott says. “We establish authentic relationships with them and teach them how to do the same, empowering them by sharing tools they can use to impact their world. And we do it by focusing on sharing fun, wholesome, and rewarding experiences with them— both as a means to uplift, as well as to expose them to new ways of having a good time.” The Dragon Boat Festival is a perfect example of the type of activity Ground Zero champions— fun, uplifting, unique, and memorable. “After two years of Covid, it really is exciting to be able to gather at Market Common in person once more and really have a fun day,” says Stephanie Sebring, advancement director for the organization. “It gives me purpose to do what I do. We get to make a positive impact in the lives of kids during the years they’re most susceptible to influences that change the course of their lives. I have children of my own, and I think the best legacy we can leave with them is time spent together.” Now in its fourteenth year, the festival draws people by the thousands. Lavishly painted, ornate boats are brought in for the event, along with professionals who know how to steer them properly to avoid any directional mishaps on the lake. The boats are powered by teams formed from a diverse array of local groups all eager to row to victory. A team can be formed by any number of special interests such as: churches; schools; families; businesses; HOA’s, medical groups; gyms; investors; clubs; golfers; friends. Each participant is asked to raise $200 to paddle, and Ground Zero works with each team to secure additional members, funding, and sponsorship if necessary. Also manning the boat is a drummer, an individual who, as the name implies, beats steadily on a drum for motivation and to keep everybody, hopefully, paddling in unison. Each team gets a one-hour practice session the week leading up to the races, which is typically a noisy, uproariously fun time. Then it’s time for the big day. “We race four boats at a time, and we can have over sixty teams,” Scott explains. “While four are racing, four boats are loading, so there’s never any lag in time for participants. There’s a first heat in the morning, then there’s a second heat in the afternoon in which everybody races again. We take the best time from all of the teams and pair them up in the final race, which will be around 4pm. In the afternoon, we pair up similar groups to race against each other, like real estate or media— we also have middle and high school boats— and the winning team is awarded a trophy.” “Holding the festival at the Market Common is part of what makes it so special,” he adds. “It’s a beautiful, ideal location. Because it’s a smaller body of water, people can see easily and watch right at the finish line. I’ve seen other Dragon Boat Festivals held on big lakes, and you almost need binoculars to see what’s happening. If people want to leave, they can walk around and explore the area. The setting of Market Common makes the festival unique in addition to the uniqueness of the Dragon Boats themselves.” And there’s plenty at the festival besides the races. There’s a DJ going all day long, food, and other festivities. The vendor area will consist of seventy vendors offering arts and crafts, sundries, and those cool festival treats everyone knows and loves. There are activities for children like face painting, a family fun zone, and inflatables— with inflatables for the adults too. This year’s platinum sponsor for the event is Dependable Plumbing Service and Air. Other sponsors include: Tidelands Health; Monarch Roofing; J and L Kayak Ecoventures; Homewood Suites Coastal Grand Mall; United Contractors; Hadwin-White; Carolina Cool; and DRG, to name a few. “These sponsors help support the festival and make our year possible for the youth in our community, as do the participants and attendees,” says Stephanie. Be sure to register for the event early to secure your commemorative t-shirt. 14th Annual Dragon Boat Festival Grand Park in the Market Common Saturday, April 30, 8am-4pm Visit www.GZdragonboat.com to register. Participants are asked to raise $200 per person to participate in this fun-filled day. Free admittance; Family Fun Zone $10 per person for daily pass.  Globe Phone

Tatyana Gluzberg

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M.D. PhD, Flower Photographer by Melissa LaScaleia Introduce me to your family.   I have a son, Boris, and two grandchildren: Daniel is twelve years old and Ken is fifteen. Then there’s Sugarglitter, my small, Australian opossum. Where are all the places you came from? What area of the Grand Strand do you now call home?  I moved to Michigan from Siberia more than twenty years ago. Twelve years ago I moved to Murrells Inlet. I recently purchased a live-work space in the Market Common from which I run my boutique medicine business, MD4 Vitality, and now I split my time between both locations. Why did you move here?  For the ocean, it is a huge healing body. What is your favorite place in this area?  The entire Market Common and what it has to offer. It’s very health and wellness oriented which I appreciate. I walk around the lake every morning. I love the small coffee shops and restaurants; and my hairdresser, nail salon and massage therapist are here. I only opened my office here last year, but I was already firmly entrenched in the area. What are your favorite things to do here?  Dog watch from my window. I see people in my office all the time, so I prefer to watch dogs. I have a deep connection with flowers, and in my free time I photograph them. Some of my work is in the Seacoast Artist Gallery, and last year it was featured on the front cover of Market Common Neighborhood magazine. What do you like the most about living here?  I like how clean it is and that everything is within walking distance. The population here is looking to be healthy. And the people and animals are so friendly and always smiling. My neighbors feel like a family. What business do you own in the Market Common?  I am board certified in lifestyle medicine. I do personalized protocols for every patient, and train and teach people how to be healthy and strong. I do healthy gut protocols; post Covid recovery treatment; family practice; and skin wellness. I also conduct lymphatic drainage massage. People love it— it improves the immune system. What’s one thing your neighbors don’t know about you?  I’m a retired major in the U.S. Army where I served as a medical doctor. I was a family physician in Murrells Inlet and won the Readers Choice award in 2018 for Best Family Physician in Myrtle Beach. How has your lifestyle changed or what new activities have you taken up since moving here? I walk more, and make my own schedule. Is there anything that you miss or would like to see in Myrtle Beach?  Grocery stores that sell healthy foods.

Solutions and Magic in the Design World

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The Genius of Eric Richards and ER Home LLC by Melissa LaScaleia For interior design maven, Eric Richards, creativity has always come naturally— as well as a penchant for positivity and a fantastic sense of humor. “You’re gonna need a margarita after you’re done interviewing me,” he accurately quips with a deep belly laugh. Eric approaches both his life and his work as owner of his interior design company, ER Home, with passion, drive, and full engagement. In his youth, he blew his professors away with his talents— and over the thirty plus years that he’s worked in this industry, his talent has grown both in sophistication and the scope of what he is able to achieve, no matter the size or budget of his project. He has undertaken projects for multi-billion dollar corporations, Luxury Living magazine, as well as numerous private homes along the Grand Strand and coast to coast. Eric learned all the skills he considers essential for his creation process. Together with his team at ER Home, he works as an all-inclusive, multi-talented contractor completing tasks such as: painting; wallpapering; tile work; custom furniture design and building; refurbishment; carpentry; kitchen and bath remodeling; electrical; plumbing; and decorating. Eric Richards in a newly redesigned space in Myrtle Beach. — Photo Meganpixels Parker “Interior design is not as much about decorating as people believe,” Eric explains. “It’s more influenced by configuring and utilizing a space, to achieve a certain lifestyle and feeling depending on how people interact with their home and with one another.” But to get to that point, a lot of work has to be done in terms of architectural construction and installation— things Eric loves doing. ER Home is proficient in green construction and building practices as well as feng shui— the latter, a technique which Eric was already employing intuitively in his designs without realizing it. He spent six months of study in San Francisco to gain a deeper understanding and confidence in the art. “We as humans think we see with our direct eye,” he explains, “but we actually see more with our peripheral vision. When we’re in nature, there’s a natural flow to it— that’s why you feel soothed. This same peripheral flow that exists in nature, I try to replicate in the home. “Coming from the outside to inside and seeing a drastic change will confuse the eye. Learning this technique allowed me to elaborate my visions and give my clients things they didn’t even know they wanted. It’s nothing I question now, it’s just second nature in how I design a space.” For Eric, interior design is a highly individual and joyful process for each and every client— as well as a fluid and constantly evolving one. “The longer you’re personally in the home and around the clients,” he says, “the more they all speak to you. So the different layers will change throughout the process. Because of this, I don’t provide drafts or even sketches. There’s a psychology about working with clients and with design— you have to be able to use psychology to marry many different styles together— of husbands and wives, or partners.” This may seem like an impossible task, but Eric truly lives by the mantra: there are no problems, only solutions. And in his capable hands, it’s a reality he creates for all of his clients, no matter the dilemma. ER Home LLC Facebook Phone Globe

Springing Into A More Positive Mindset

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by Jen Kavanagh The right mindset is the key to creating long term success with reaching your goals: both in losing weight, and in any area of your life. It’s something that many of us know, but changing and maintaining a mindset that keeps you on the right track is not merely a matter of intellectual knowing. So below are some tips for helping you to set your internal compass to success. 1) Exercise, even for short bursts, serves a greater purpose than just caloric burn. It’s a huge help in keeping your thoughts positive and in developing greater discipline; it also helps you stay on track with eating throughout the day. 2) Start and end each day with ten reps of your favorite exercise. It could be squats, push-ups, sit ups, stretches … you choose. 3) Start and end each day by writing down what you’re grateful for. Gratitude for what we do have shifts our focus to one of fulfillment and positivity rather than lack and negativity. 4) Start each day by setting or even writing your intention for the day. What do you intend to do, feel, or accomplish today? How do you want to show up for yourself? For others? End your day by reflecting on how your day went. It doesn’t matter what you choose, but why you choose it. Starting and ending your day with intention sends a strong message to your mind that you are serious about your goals. One small step toward self accountability each day will start to create healthy habits that will lead to success over time. It doesn’t take much time to do, or to see results. Try this for one month, and see what a difference it makes for yourself in your own life. People often struggle with change because they don’t feel motivated and are waiting until they do to begin a new habit or to stay consistent with one. But unlike inspiration, which seems to arrive like magic from nowhere, motivation is something that has to be cultivated. It gets stronger the more you use it (just like your muscles). And just like your muscles, it takes regular upkeep. When you can achieve quick mini daily goals, like smile more, give someone a compliment, inhale deeply, stand in the sunshine for a few minutes and soak it up— whatever it is, and you begin to see that you can accomplish these small tasks you set your mind to, it drives you forward to greater success. If you were to take on this challenge, what one small action would you commit to? Make it an amazing day, Jen Living Well Nutrition Globe Phone

Delectable Lemon Cake

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The Ancient Romans had great regard for the lemon, due to its many uses and healing properties, as well as for its beauty, which enhanced the appeal of their lavish gardens. Lemons grow in sunny Myrtle Beach, and if you’re lucky enough to have a tree or two, you’re sure to delight in this recipe all the more as you reminisce about bygone centuries. This recipe may err more on the side of indulgent rather than medicinal, but we celebrate the philosophy that balance in all things is the key to happiness.  This lemon cake just may be the most lemony-tasting one you’ve ever had. The secret to its incredible, tangy flavor lies in the syrup drizzled on at the end. If lemon is your flavor d’choice, then be sure not to skip the topping. Serve with lavender tea for an afternoon treat that mirrors the perfection of our sunny April weather.  Delectable Lemon Cake Ingredients 2 lemons 1 stick, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar ¼ tsp sea salt 2 large eggs, beaten ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup + 2 Tbs milk 3 Tbs sugar, for topping Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease and line an 8-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, set aside. Grate the lemons and reserve the rind, being careful not to include the white bitter pith. Juice one lemon and combine with the 3 Tbs sugar; set in a warm place to create a syrup and set aside. Cream the butter with the rest of the sugar and salt until fluffy, and add the eggs gradually, beating thoroughly to combine. Stir in the lemon rind and flour, then beat thoroughly for 3 minutes or so. (The longer you beat, the softer the cake.) Add the milk, then beat again. Pour the cake into the pan and bake for 50-60 min. It is done when the cake springs back when gently pressed. Immediately prick the top with a fork or skewer and pour the lemon juice syrup all over the top. Cool in the pan.

Glenn Hero, Part 2

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A Submarine Naval Veteran From the ‘60s Celebrate Our Veteran gives voice to the stories of the U.S. military veterans living amongst us. The actions of these brave and dedicated people, who have served our country both in active military duty as well as administrative positions, have and continue to contribute to the protection and preservation of us and our country.  We hope that this section of our paper is an opportunity for our community to hear and see veterans with new eyes, and for veterans to receive recognition and honor for their experiences and life journeys.  This month’s Celebrate Our Veteran recounts the story of Glenn Hero, as told in his own words. This is the final chapter of a two-part series, continued from last month. Click here to read Part 1.  by Melissa LaScaleia “When I got off the Triton, I was sent to the Torsk SS 423, which sank the last ship in WWII. It’s in Baltimore now as a tourist attraction at the Inner Harbor. While I was on it, we went to Ireland. On the way, we ran into a Noreaster, and consequently, 50-foot waves.  The Navy has some unique regulations. One of those being, if you’re crossing shipping lanes, you have to be either submerged at 500 feet deep, or on the surface. The test depth of the Torsk was 325 feet, and we were crossing shipping lanes, so we had to be on the surface. And since we were, we had to have one officer and one lookout on the deck at all times.  It fell to my lot to be the lookout. And the waves were so high that they had to chain me to the deck to prevent me from being washed overboard. Believe it or not, I wasn’t scared. And the chains worked.  This was during the ‘60s. We were engaged in NATO operations and mock war games in the event of a war. I had a clearance where I could decode crypto messages. It was our job to go in and lay mines down, but we got sunk before we could.  Afterwards, I was transferred to the Argonaut SS475 because the Torsk was going to the Mediterranean for six months, and I had four months left on my contract.  The Argonaut was also used in WWII, and received one battle star from that time. I was enlisted for a total of 3 years, 9 months, and 27 days. And I remember that so precisely because, as yeoman, I typed up my own discharge papers. After I was discharged, I attended a variety of colleges. I started at Pace College in NYC, then transferred to Fullerton Junior College in California, and then transferred to Humboldt State in Eureka. Somewhere along the way, I decided forestry would be a good career, so I changed my major from accounting to that. But in the ‘60s, everybody was going into some field that was ecological, and there weren’t enough jobs. So I transferred back to accounting, and ended up graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University.  I remained in the accounting industry for the duration of my career. My wife and I have lived in Pawleys Island for the past eleven years. We were living in Charlotte, and I had a client who lived in Pawleys. When we came to visit, we really liked it and decided to move here.  Today, I’m the commander of the Pawleys Island American Legion, and a member of the Myrtle Beach USSVI Submarine Base— it’s also called the Grand Strand base.”

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