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 Contents
From The Editor 5

Myrtle Beach Developments 10

Time To Purchase Real Estate 12

10 Reasons To Plan Trees...Now! 14

Investments, Second Homes And Condos 15

Pillows 16

Charleston’s New Arts Web Site 17

Bunker Shot Perfection 20

Wardrobes 25

Books 27

Chandeliers 29

Commerical Real Estate 31

Fans 33

Umbrellas 35

Baths 37

Time To Refinace or Buy!? 39

Beds 41

Can You Find The Gorget? 43

Carolina Girl Gear 44

How To Make Grits 46

Outdoors 48

How To Set A Table 50

Flags 54

Neighborhoods 55

About Carolina Forest 57

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From The Editor
Buy Local
Promoting local business is as simple as having other company’s
business cards or brochures posted on a board in your store. In an
effort to promote your area, we are distributing decals that say “Check
us out at www.Myrtle.sc,” in hopes that local shoppers will visit the site
to find local restaurants, clothing, specials, coupons and more. We are
doing our part, so please join us, and promote your local merchants, and
everyone will benefit!

Top Ten reasons to Think Local

Buy Local - Be Local – Help Local Businesses

1. Buy Local -- Support yourself and Myrtle Beach. Many studies

have revealed when you buy from an independent, locally owned
business in the your own area, rather than a nationally owned
businesses, considerably more of your money is used to make
purchases from other local businesses. Local businesses continue to
strengthen the economic base of the local community. These include
case studies showing that local local owned businesses generate a
premium in enhanced economic impact to the community and our tax
base.

2.Support Local Area Community Groups:

Non-profit organizations receive an average 250% more support from
smaller Myrtle Beach area business owners than they do from large
companies.

3. Keep Your Area Unique: Where we shop, where we eat and

have fun -- all of it makes our community home. Our one-of-a-kind local
businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character. Local tourism
businesses also benefit. “When people go on vacation they generally
seek out destinations that offer them the sense of being someplace, not
just anyplace.” ~ Richard Moe, President, National Historic Preservation
Trust.

4. Reduce Environmental Impact: Locally owned businesses

in your area can make more local purchases requiring less
transportation. This generally means contributing less to sprawl,
congestion, habitat loss and pollution.

5. Create Additional Jobs: Small local businesses are the

largest employer nationally and in the community, provide the most jobs
to local residents.

6. Receive Better Service: Local businesses often hire people

with a better understanding of the products and services they offer, and
take more time to get to know customers.
Cont. next page

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7.invest in your Community: Local
businesses are owned by people who live
in this community, and they are less likely to
leave, and are more invested in the commu-
nity’s future.

8. put your taxes to Good use:

Local businesses require a relatively little
infrastructure investment and make more ef-
ficient use of public services as compared to
nationally owned stores entering your area.

9. Buy What you Want, not What

BiG advertisinG BudGets Want you
to Buy: A South Carolina marketplace
comprised of tens of thousands of small
businesses is the best way to ensure inno-
vation and low prices over the long-term. A
multitude of small businesses, each selecting
products and services based not on a national
sales plan but on their own interests and the
needs of their local customers, promises a
much broader range of product choices.

10. promote LoCaL prosperity: An

escalating body of economic research shows
that in an increasingly homogenized world,
entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more
likely to invest and settle in communities that
preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and
distinctive character.

Larry Local
Editor in Chief

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Myrtle Beach Devlopments
Plantation Lakes
Plantation Lakes in Carolina Forest is a beautiful community of custom-
built homes situated among an expansive lake with over 15 miles of
shoreline and natural areas. Enjoy boating through the stocked lake, or
stop by the stunning Amenities Center with it’s swimming pools, fitness
room, indoor and outdoor picnic areas, lighted tennis and basketball courts. Located in the heart of Carolina
Forest, Plantation Lakes is just minutes to downtown Myrtle Beach and has top-rated schools, shopping,
restaurants, and is close to all of Myrtle Beach’s world class attractions. If you’re looking for the finest in
Myrtle Beach real estate, please call or email today! Call Now 843-293-9959 or Mike at 843-222-3434.

Cypress River
Cypress River Plantation, on the Intracoastal Waterway, is an upscale
gated community with over 500 large lots and custom built homes.
We are boat and golf cart friendly and offer amenities including an
oversized swimming pool, kiddie pool, workout room, children’s
playground, tennis court, basket ball court, and clubhouse with 2 fireplaces and large screened in porch
area. The value of our community is not only in the real estate, but in the people who reside here. Our
community has something to offer individuals and families of all ages. We are conveniently located minutes
from the beach and major shopping areas. We are located in Horry County and are in the St. James School
District. To be a part of this sophisticated community you may check out our link to homes/sites for sale. Call
Now 843-293-9959 or Mike at 843-222-3434.

Tradition Club
The Tradition Golf Club was elected “Golf Course of the Year” by the
South Carolina’s Golf Course Owners Association for 2000. Tradition
was voted “Top Fairways” for 1998 by Golf for Women and Nominated
“Best New Public Course” by Golf Digest in 1996. Recently awarded
4.5 STARS by Golf Digest Located adjacent to the Willbrook community in Litchfield Beech, Tradition Golf
Club brings to the Lowcountry a championship course that boasts the proud traditions of the great courses
that stood the test of time.Amenities abound at the Tradition, form comfortable dining, to our elaborate
practice facility. Come experience the serenity of the game amid unsurpassed natural beauty. Call for More
Information 843-293-9959 or Mike 843-222-3434.

Prince Creek - Collins Creek

Life on the river. Those who live here share a common love of man-
made comforts, the wonder of the outdoors, and life along South
Carolina’s coast. Collins Creek Landing has some of the only creek-
side home sites available in Prince Creek. These sites are approved for
private docks on Collins Creek, which gently winds to the Waccamaw River. Tucked in, away from the hustle
and bustle of beach traffic, yet just right-a-round the corner from civilization, Collins Creek Landing brings
back the simplicity of living down by the river at a down right great price.

Contact me any time at 843-222-3434

or email mike020@world-realty.net .

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GENERAL INFORMATION:
• Offered at $3,900,000
• Can be modified to be a single family
home with 10 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms
• ½ of Home comes Fully furnished with
Hooker furnishings
• Professionally Decorated
• 4 Master Suites with balcony access from
each
• Wet Bar with wine cooler and ice maker
• Community Beach access
• Propane fireplace with thermostat and
remote
• Upstairs - 10’ ceilings,
Downstairs - 9’ Ceilings
• Oversized Crown Molding throughout
• Oversized Pantry (9’ x 5’)
• Custom Wooden Shelving in Every Closet
and Pantry
• Surround Sound, Intercom, Elevator
• Oak Hardwood Floors
• Tile in every Bathroom
• Carpet in Every Bedroom
• Parking - 14 Vehicle Capacity
• Large circular driveway
• 3 Circulation Pumps gives you Hot Water
from any Faucet within 5 seconds!!
POOL AND BACKYARD:
OCEAN BLU ESTATES
5014 S. Ocean Blvd.
• Heated Pool
• 2 Waterfalls
• Platform in shallow end to set Lounge
chair in the water
• Fenced in back yard
• Over 50 Palm Trees on grounds
• 70 Lights throughout Landscaping
• 2 Grills
• 3 Buried Propane tanks - Each grill has 150
gallon dedicated tank and a 300 Gallon
tank dedicated for pool and Jacuzzi
• “Meditation Area” with benches and Pond
surrounded by hedges for privacy
• Gate in back of lot leading to marsh in
back of the house (fishing?)
• One outside shower under home for
rinsing off after going to the beach, One
shower by the pool
• Lighting Package for pool includes
multi-color bulbs
SECURITY and ELECTRONICS:
• 6 Outdoor security cameras linked to a
URL to give owner access to see the house
through the internet from anywhere
around the world
• Infrared Cameras to see at night
• Computer in home to watch grounds with
a split screen to allow viewing of all 6
cameras at one time
• Surround Sound in every room
CONSTRUCTION:
• Windows are Anderson High Impact
Glass
• Stabilizers at the bottom of each window
• Middle Locking device to reinforce center
of windows
• Decking and Siding have Full Lifetime
Transferable Warranties
• Decking is 2” thick Trex Decking
KITCHEN:
• GE Profile Stainless Steel appliances
• Granite Countertops
• Delta Faucets
• 5 Burner Flattop Stove
• Drawers in Kitchen have auto close to
avoid slamming drawers (- not sure how
to word this!!!)
• Blue Glass Tile backsplash
PLUMBING:
• Delta Faucets throughout
• Each Shower has Body Sprays
TIME TO With Below Market value
properties on the Market, Free
investor group base. Generally
we complete a structure for
PURCHASE and Clear Title Properties can
be purchased and placed on
around $84 per sq. ft. including
all amenities and property. We
REAL a Rental program. Whether it
is an Oceanfront property or a
achieve profits of over 50% and
more in most cases. Call for Tom
ESTATE Subdivision Long Term rental,
the numbers have moved to
Beets More information at 843-
293-9959 and start building a
BUILD YOUR OWN make it an advantage for the diversified Real Estate Portfolio.
PORTFOLIO OF REAL owner to build Wealth in Real Experts predict values to be
PROPERTY IN THE Estate. Real Estate is a Tangible on the increase starting in the
MYRTLE BEACH AREA Asset that has a direct impact Fall of 2009. Don’t miss this
from New Construction, and opportunity…CALL TODAY 843-
World Realty of Myrtle Beach there are properties in the Area 293-9959
is a Full Service Company in that are Discounted up to 40%
which we identify and produce of an actual replacement cost or
properties in the Myrtle Beach New Build.
Thomas Beets Broker C.O.O.
Area that will have a Break
Even or positive return on With respect to New
Tbeets@world-realty.net
properties with either a 30 year Construction, We purchase lots
Mortgage as well as a 15 year in the area that are or below
commitment. estimated appraised value and
build sellable rental homes that
are in turn sold to our broad
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Kids Eat Free
Applebee’s IHOP
Kids meals are .99 with adult purchase. Good thru Sept. 13: Kids 12 and under get a free kids
Tuesday’s after 5 pm meal with purchase of adult meal.
(843) 678-9406 Daily 4pm-10pm
North Myrtle Beach (843) 249-9742
CiCi’s Pizza Florence (843) 629-9999
Children under 3 eat free with adult purchase Myrtle Beach (843) 626-0136
Every Night
(843) 413-0600 Moe’s Southwest Grill
Kids under 12 with Adult purchase of entrée or 2 ta-
Fazoli’s cos. Same offer on Sunday if you present your church
Kids eat free every weekend in August. One free kids bulletin.
meal per adult entree purchase. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5pm-10pm
Saturday & Sunday (803) 743-9663
Florence: (843) 664-3062
North Myrtle Beach: (843) 249-6901 Western Sizzlin
Surfside: (843) 477-1801 Children 4 and under eat Buffet for free
Daily
(843) 665-5965
 the travel channel web sites to
confirm to confirm. AARP the
magazine has been referring
to Myrtle Beach as one of the
best places in America to retire
to. This because the medical
infrastructure is in place and the
tax base is very low.
Myrtle Beach is a very strange
mixture of people. Approximately
85% of the population are
Investments, transplants from the northeast
and upper Midwest. What that
Second Homes relates to is an area that is
delighted to explain it’s benefits
to any that may call. For an easy
to understand explanation go to
www.MBIP.net and click on 1031
Tax Exchange.
To have a list of properties with
numerous photo’s emailed
directly to you please call
Mike (843) 333-1059 or Tom
(843) 855-1062 or email us at
mikejcostello@hotmail.com or
Tom at trob1023@yahoo.com .
Our Office Phone number is 843-
293-9959.

and Condos.
becoming very provincial while
still maintaining the Southern

Advantages
Hospitality that the south is
famous for.

of 1031 Tax To illustrate just a little, I’ll show

Exchanges
The vast majority of the famous
and extremely wealthy from
the 20 century became RICH &
WEALTHY in REAL ESTATE.
The fact is they bought property
when it appeared to be at it’s
lowest and sold it when it’s value
rose in some cases just months
or a couple of years from the
initial purchase.
This may be why we are seeing
some of the wealthiest investors
in this area right now. What are
they buying??? Condominiums
in Ocean Front buildings. Why?
The first reason may be that they
are at a 10 year low in price.
In fact the prices are so low,
that not a single known expert
predicted that they could go this
low just 3 short years ago.
Why the Myrtle Beach area?
We are considered to have the
LOWEST PRICED PROPERTY
per heated square foot of any
coastal property in America. We
are generally on every TOP 10
BEACH list that you can find
via the internet. Try Yahoo and
you 5 units with prices (None
of these are “SHORT SALES”)
and ask you to call if you would
like to follow up. I will add a
photo’ or two of the view that you
would have from each of these
units. The first is an efficacy in
the Sand Castle Resort listed
for $58,000. The second is a 1
bedroom in the Meridian Plaza
listed $75,000. The 3rd is a 2
bed 2 bath Ocean front unit in
Ocean Park listed for $222,900.
The forth and maybe the best
example of just how good buying
has become for the investor is
a 4 bedroom unit in the Spring
Tower Resort listed for $325,000.
This unit boasts 3000 + heated
square feet a field stone fireplace
and 60” of balcony. That’s just
over $100. Per sq ft for a 4 bed
3 bath direct ocean front unit.
I don’t believe this deal exists
anywhere else in the country.
Please keep in mind that we
can broach the subject of a
1031 Tax Exchange with any
of the properties listed in this
area. As a company we are
experience with capital gains
saving procedure and I would be
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Charleston’s Office Of Cultural Affairs
launches www.CharlestonArts.sc, as thier
new arts Web Site
From: Charleston Currents

The City of Charleston’s Office of Cultural Affairs has launched http://www.CharlestonArts.sc, a companion
Web site to the OCA’s primary page at the city’s official site.

CharlestonArts.sc will be updated daily with information and features, including an arts calendar that users
can search by date, artist, presenting group or venue; social networking widgets; and a directory of local arts
and cultural organizations and venues.

“We are hopeful that CharlestonArts.sc will be a major benefit to local artists and arts organizations by
disseminating information about their events with the most up-to-date information to a broader public,” said
Ellen Dressler Moryl, director of the Office of Cultural Affairs.

Other options for users at CharlestonArts.sc include the following:

• Arts organizations can download forms from the Office of Cultural Affairs, submit events, update contact
information and compare performance dates with other area organizations.

• The Tools for Professional section of the Web site features job listings for arts professionals, including full
time and part time work as well as internships and volunteer opportunities with arts and cultural
organizations in the tri-county area.

• Updated grant opportunities for arts organizations, with detailed information, including deadlines,
application and contact information.

• Call for Submissions and Call for Auditions pages with details about the location, deadlines, fees and
additional requirements.

The new Web site also hosts connecting pages for general information on the Office of Cultural Affairs and
its projects: the Charleston Farmers Market, the City Gallery at Waterfront Park, Holiday Magic, Happy New
Year Charleston!, the Holiday Parade of Boats, the Lowcountry Quarterly Arts Grant Program, Piccolo Spo-
leto and the MOJA Arts Festival.

The Web Site was developed and is being hosted by Carolina Media Services ( www.ONLY.sc) .
VILLAS at COASTAL CAROLINA CENTRE
Conway, SC - Just 3 miles from Coastal Carolina University

This new GATED community is in the Both 2 & 3 bedrooms offer:

pre-construction phase with sales beginning this fall. It is Smooth top stoves
very conveniently located off Hwy 544, just 3 miles south of Built in Microwaves
Coastal Carolina University and 3 miles north of Hwy 31. Basic Cable and Water included with HOA
Smooth Ceilings
This is a perfect location for students, hospital staff and all Washer/Dryer Connections
others who enjoy the more relaxing ride of Hwy 544, as op- Carpet with Ceramic tile in Baths, Kitchen and Foyer
posed to the traffic
of Hwy 501! 2 BEDROOM UNITS:
2 ½ Baths
We will be offering 2-bedroom townhome units as well as Pre-Construction Pricing $139,900
3-bedroom condominium units. All 4-story condominium Over 1100 Heated Square Feet
buildings will be equipped Townhome
with elevators, for your convenience Hardy Plank Siding
Outside Storage Space
The Villas will have a community pool and
cabana area and also a botanical garden with 3 BEDROOM UNITS:
seating for your relaxation and enjoyment. 2 ½ Baths
Offered at $159,900
You are invited to visit us in our onsite sales trailer when Over 1400 Square Feet
sales begin shortly. Until then, if you would like more infor- 4 Story Building with Elevator
mation on this exciting new project, please give our office a Crown Molding
call. (843) 238-8664 Tray Ceiling in Master

GENERAL INFORMATION:
2 and 3 Bedroom Units available
Gated community with Card Accessibility
Only 3 miles from Coastal Carolina University
Some units are offered For Rent - Call for pricing
Late September is first Closing Date Available
On-Site Sales Center Opening late June
Wireless Internet INCLUDED in HOA Fees
Private community surrounded by trees
Community Pool with Botanical Gardens
Bunker Shot
Perfection:
Blast Your
Way to a
Better Golf
Score
Bunker shots can be daunting
but it’s really all in your head!
Use these simple techniques the
next time you’re in the bunker
and blast your way to a better
score.
Golf ScoreFirst, don’t change
your swing. Use the loft of
the club and your back swing
to determine your distance.
Of course this will take some
practice so you know how to
shorten your backswing to get
the distance you need. You use
your back swing to adjust your
distance because you always
want to accelerate through
the ball. You never want to the
club head to decelerate. Also
open the club face if needed to
decrease the distance the ball
will travel.
Use the “bounce” on the club to
launch the ball out of the sand.
Don’t worry too much about the
definition of bounce but try this
the next time in the practice sand
trap. Take your sand wedge
and swing at the sand. Vary the
angle the club hits the sand.
When you bring the club down
steeply you’ll take a lot of sand
and leave a large “divot” in the
sand. Decrease the angle that
you strike the sand until you
can feel the club almost bounce
off the sand. Feeling that is
more important than the actual
definition of bounce. The key is
to have this bounce feel when
hitting the ball out of the sand.

Open the club face and aim

slightly right with an open stance
with the ball forward in your
stance, slightly off of your left
heel for right handed golfers.
When you swing follow the line
of your feet.

Keep the weight on your left foot

and don’t try to lift the ball, let the
club do the work; trust me the
club will lift the ball.

Hit about 1 inch behind the ball.

The key is to get sand between
the club face and the ball. This is
where that bounce comes in to
play.

Also, expect more roll on the ball

when faced with a down hill lie
in the bunker because the ball
won’t get as much spin and tend
to roll quite a bit.

Use and practice these

techniques to get yourself off
the beach and onto the green.
For more helpful tips, advice,
or to add some Golf Tips and
Suggestions of your own - you
are invited to visit the South
Carolina Golfers Blog at

www.Golf.sc/Blog/

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 Just let the
wardrobe do the
acting
Jack Nicholson
 “A lot of people ask me if
I were shipwrecked, and could
only have one book, what
would it be? I always say ‘How
to Build a Boat”

Stephen Wright
 Call Us Today 866-260-7676
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If you’re planning to sell your home in the next few months, World Realty of Myrtle Beach Agents offer this FREE service is de-
signed to help establish your Home or Oceanfront Condominiums current market value compared to other Myrtle Beach real Estate.
Simply choose [Market Analysis] and fill out the requested information. We will use
comparable sold listings to help you calculate the fair market value of your Myrtle Beach Home. Also, be sure to visit our Newsletter
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Automatically receive personalized MLS listings by e-mail. Early each morning we search the local MLS and find the homes that
match your criteria and notify you immediately with the latest listing information!! Simply choose [Dream Home Finder] and fill in
the requested information. Or, search for yourself at [Search For Homes].

History

Since 2001, World Realty of Myrtle Beach has been selling and locating properties for its clients throughout the Myrtle Beach area.
Our Team of experienced professionals can assist you with all of your Myrtle Beach Real Estate needs.

World Realty of Myrtle Beach has assisted: “First Time Home Buyers”; “Building your Dream Home” through land acquisition in
Myrtle Beach, selecting the right floor plan, and then the correct builder; “ Investment properties” the how too’s and the real world
story. World Realty of Myrtle Beach has also developed a personal relationship with Lending Institutions in the Myrtle Beach area to
help make the mortgage experience a friendly one.

Our Myrtle Beach Real Estate, Specialists listen to the interests of our clients, matching them with their knowledge of the area, to
locate the correct Home or property in Myrtle Beach, no matter what it takes.

Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States and we are motivated to be a consumer directed company. So no
matter what you are looking for: a home to own and enjoy; an investment property or a ‘snow bird’ retreat, contact one of our Team
Members. We look forward to making things happen for you!.

Agents

World Realty of Myrtle Beach agents in the office are high caliber professionals with diversed backgrounds.World Realty of Myrtle
Beach Agents are committed to Quality Service when Listing and Selling Myrtle Beach Real Estate.

Office and Staff

World Realty of Myrtle Beach is fully equipped with an integrated networks of computer and communication systems. We have in-
stant access to all the Multiple Listing Services, the Public Record Searches, and other tools and services that our agents need in order
to better serve you in your search for Myrtle Beach Real Estate.

We also have a full time staff to accommodate all your needs. They help coordinate meetings, set schedules, answer your calls when
your agent is not available, and they are your personal couriers to ensure the timely processing and delivery of all your documents.

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

There really are some incredible
chandeliers on the market now.
The designs are a lot softer and
warmer than they used to be. I
think the overriding design
factor that most homeowners
are seeking is something that
says their home is warm,
inviting and comfortable.

Susan Humphress
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CommerCiaL reaL estate
rentinG in today’s market
First make sure that the area you have chosen is right
for your intended business. If you plan on expanding,
take that into consideration. Do you need to be close to
an expressway, or the local airport? Before you decide,
think ahead, because you may be getting into a long term
commitment.
Make sure that any space you’re considering is big enough
for both your current needs, and your foreseeable growth.
Be realistic and never over-commit.
Do your homework beforehand. Investigate traffic patterns;
tour the area and building. Find out who the previous
tenant was, and why the business left. Learn what kinds of
marketing the location does in support of its tenants (if any)
and whether co-operative marketing funds are available to
you.
Weigh the benefits of guaranteed foot traffic at a mall
location against premium rent. Some malls
require that all tenants stay open during
mall hours, and pay for common area
usage as well as the store’s own space and
upkeep. Stores may also be asked to pay a
percentage of sales to the mall.
Identify your closest competitors. Also
check out neighboring businesses with
an eye for complementary products or
services. If you are locating in a mall, check
the lease agreement for any guaranteed
protection against competition.
Evaluate whether the physical location and
space is a good fit with your product line.
Do you need a large, bright space or is an
office warehouse sufficient?
Investigate any restrictions on signage.
Signs are vitally important to retail
businesses, yet many landlords decide
on what a store can and cannot do. The
rules may be even stricter in a mall, which
closely monitors its physical appearance.
Negotiate the terms of your lease
aggressively. Think about consulting
a realtor that is familiar with the area.
Never accept wording that’s confusing or
that leaves you wondering who is liable
for what. Ask for the right of first refusal
on adjacent space in case you need to
expand. Negotiate for free improvements,
free rent, and other incentives before
signing your lease.
Hire a real estate attorney who not only
specializes in lease negotiations, but
knows your area and, preferably, has dealt
with your kind of business before. A lease
negotiation can cover tens, if not hundreds,
of terms, and you want someone in your
corner who has seen it all before.
Know who is responsible for maintaining
the heating, air-conditioning and other
systems, as well as keeping up the parking
lot and building exterior. This can be critical
in older buildings. Who pays for the utilities
and trash pick-up? The time has probably
never been better to start a new venture
if you have a business that is not being
adversely affected by this economy. Just
make sure you get the right location……
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 “Welcome to World Realty Of Myrtle Beach”
Candice Littlejohn
I was born in Troy, N.Y. where I atttended Catholic Central High School and then received an Associates Degree
at Hudson Valley Community College. I relocated to Myrtle Beach in 1995 where I continued my education at
Coastal Carolina University where I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. I reside in Myrtle Beach with my hus-
band Kris and daughter, Lyric. I am a past owner of a small business at Broadway at the Beach, and a current
co-owner of a small business in Murrells Inlet. I look forward to assisting you in your Relocation or Purchase of a
Home in Myrtle Beach. Please contact me at the Office 843-293-9959.
Candice

Thomas Beets
Office: (843) 293-9959
(843) 293-4832 Fax
I specialize in representing my clients in the purchases and sales of single-family residences and income prop-
erty within the cities of Myrtle Beach, Garden City, Little River, Conway, Surfside, Socastee, Murrells Inlet, North
Myrtle Beach, and Loris. I keep current of all transactions in these areas, and I’m also very knowledgeable with
the local building codes.

Michael J Costello
843-333-1059
I relocated from Westfield Massachusetts 4 year’s ago to Myrtle Beach where I started a New Career from Law
Enforcement to Real Estate. My wife Sheila and I raised 2 very independent daughters who turned out to be the
kind of adults that I enjoy calling friends. Having earned my Bachelors Degree from Westfield State College in
1985. For me, there is an excitement working with each new client that I meet. I take a Great Deal of Pride in
finding just what the client wants and negotiating it to the most advantage price for the them. I look forward to
assisting you in your search for a property in the Myrtle Beach Area. My Clients are my TOP PRIORITY!!!!!

Mary Ann Garcia

I Grew up in up-state New York in the town of Carmel. Moved to Surfside Beach 12 years ago in 1996 and have
been in love with this area ever since. My favorite time of year in Myrtle Beach is the Spring and the Fall. I like
Music, reading books, riding my jet ski, swimming, bike riding, playing golf, going to the movies and playing
with my 12 year old daughter. I have 2 dogs a Boxer and a Bulldog. I look forward to helping you find your New
Home. My Phone number is 843-997-7290..Call me Today!!!!

Michelle Williams

Hi my name is Michelle Williams and I have been a licensed Realtor here in South Carolina since 2003. I am
originally from Bucks County Pennsylvania where I retired my snow shoes and shovel to come down to beautiful
South Carolina. I love to work with people and have been in sales for almost 20 years. My philosophy is quite
simple. I listen to you the client and search for what your looking for. I hope that you will take an opportunity to
give me a call and I will be more than happy to assist you in finding the perfect home here at the beach. Dreams
are only dreams until you make them come true. Feel free to call me direct at (843) 602-5219.

John “Juan” VonAchen

I was born in Cuba to a career Naval Officer and Cuban mother. I graduated from Auburn University with a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Foreign Language. Upon separating from the service, I moved
to Washington, D.C. and began working for the world’s largest Credit Union, The Navy Federal Credit Union
(NFCU). I spent many years in the Mortgage Banking Division where I helped hundreds of people with all types
of mortgage options (VA, FHA, Conventional, Fixed Equity, and Home Equity Lines of Credit).I welcome the op-
portunity to help make your dreams come true!
“What is my loftiest ambition? I’ve always
wanted to throw an egg at an electric fan.”

Oliver Herford quotes (1863-1935)

Don’t sit
under an
umbrella
waiting
for it to
rain
Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a
bath and a glass of wine.

Saint Thomas Aquinas


time to
reFinanCe
or
Buy !?
Right now, mortgage rates are
at their lowest level since 1971.
Think about that. Twenty-five
years ago, homeowners were
paying as much as 18% on a
30-year fixed. Today it’s just
a little over 5%.Combine that
rate with the tax advantages of
a mortgage, and you have an
incredibly cheap way to build
wealth, but you better act now.
Real estate guru Barbara
Corcoran has already seen a
tremendous surge in refinance
applications – more than triple
the average – and the number
of people getting approved is
astronomically higher as well,
she says. But that doesn’t mean
the low rates are a panacea for
the ills of the housing market. It
is only once home prices start
to go up that we will finally see
a light at the end of tunnel,
Corcoran says. Until that
happens, we are still going to
have to crawl out of this mess.
“[Low interest rates are] a not a
lifesaver,” Corcoran says. “This
is just a helping hand.”
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David Kittle, chairman of the
Mortgage Bankers Association,
has this advice to homeowners
looking to refinance: Do it. Don’t
get greedy searching for another
quarter-point. Lock in rates
now. He is seeing applications
soar over 125% just since
Thanksgiving due to the low
rates.
Of course, you should only
refinance if it saves you at least
3/8 on the rate and if you plan on
staying in your home for at least
four years, Kittle says. Along
with good credit, proof of income
and money by means of a down
payment or equity in the home,
there are certain things every
homeowner needs regardless of
interest rate levels.
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 “The bed has
become a place
of luxury to me! I
would not
exchange it for all
the thrones in the
world”

Napoleon
Bonaparte
Can you find
the gorget?
The South Carolina State flag
is immediately recognizable
to native Carolinians, and if
you’re spending some time
out-of-State, it will probably
bring a tear to your eye to see it
whizzing by on a bumper sticker
or rippling in the soft blue sky
of a native license plate. Most
folks, however, consistently
confuse our flag for a simple
representation of a moonlit palm
tree. The truth it, the sliver of
crescent suspended in the upper
left hand corner is not a moon
phase: it’s a piece of ornamental
armour known as a “gorget”.
A holdover from the days of
knights in shining armour, the
gorget was originally used to
protect the throat and block
blows from non-projectile
weapons such as swords. Since
the gorget originally rested
around the throat, the shape
was that of a crescent. In formal
armour, the gorget was placed
beneath the breastplate and
backplate set and supported
the weight of the armour. They
were often equipped with
straps in order to attach some
of the heavier armours. By the
Renaissance, the gorgets had
already achieved an ornamental
status and by the American
Revolution, it could be seen
hanging from delicate chains and
ribbons around the throats of
officers, signifying their rank.
The first South Carolina flag,
designed in 1765, displayed the
dark blue of the American troops’
uniforms and a large crescent
with the word “Liberty” written
within it. While most historians
agree that the crescent is the
representation of the gorget,
which was also worn as a
symbol on the caps of American
soldiers, there is some argument
that the symbol could also stand
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for the river bend on which
Charleston sits (the crescent
was a common symbol used by
early American settlements when
their Town rested on the curve
of a river), or it was a borrowed
symbol from the crest of the Bull
family, one of Charleston’s early
settlers.
The palmetto tree on today’s
flag was not included until
January 28, 1861, the day of
South Carolina’s secession
from the Union. The palmetto
tree represents the defense of
Fort Moultrie from British attack,
as the Fort itself was made of
palmetto logs: an unexpectedly
brilliant construction, as the
logs of the palmetto tree are
incredibly resilient and absorbed
the enemy cannon fire like a
sponge.
Either way we have a pretty cool
state flag, and gorget is hard to
pronounce!
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hoW to make Grits
By now, you should know that grits are not
only the starch of choice in South Caro-
lina, it’s also the acronym for “Girls Raised
in the South”; so if you don’t have your
recipe down by now, it’s time to get
boiling.
Proper grits do not come in an easy to
open, plastic-lined paper packet. As My
Cousin Vinny put it, “Real grits take at
least 20 minutes to cook”. In fact, they
take a couple hours, but it’s worth every
simmering second.So get rid of the
Quaker Instant Grits and mosey on down
to the rice isle. Grits can usually be found
either here or in the baking isle. If you’re
lucky enough to live near a local
produce market or farmer’s market, 99%
of the time you’ll find more than enough
grits in stock. Some local favorites include
Anson Mills grits and Charleston’s Favor-
ite Stone Ground Grits.
Now that you have the dry goods, make
sure you have some fresh chicken stock,
milk, cream and butter. Oh yes, you’re
making these the way God intended.
Measure out your dry grits (1 cup of dry
grits makes roughly 2 servings) and clean
them by placing them in a bowl and
filling the bowl with water until the water is an inch or so above
the grits. Skim off the chaff and drain. Don’t worry, it doesn’t
have to be completely dry, just get it as close as possible.
Now, dump the wet grits into a pot and pour in twice as much
chicken stock as grits. Bring this to a boil, then reduce to me-
dium-low. Now add equal portions cream and milk up to 2 and
½ times the amount of grits. So, if I was making this recipe
for two, I would have used 1 cup dry grits, 2 ½ cups chicken
stock, 1 ¾ cups cream and 1 ¾
cups milk. Add salt and pepper to taste, then sit back and let it
simmer. The longer the grits simmer, the richer they’ll be.
Typical time is 20-30 minutes, but some of the best grits sit for
an hour to two hours at low to medium-low heat, just soaking
up that cream and milk. Right before you serve the grits up,
stir in a healthy pat of butter and, if you’re feeling a little wild,
grate a handful of parmesan or cheddar cheese over the top.
Play with and perfect this dish to your liking. The recipe is pur-
posefully simple for the sole reason that it’s up to each
southern girl to come up with her own special twist on this
Southern Classic.
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How to set a
table
As a lady of the Carolina’s,
small shows of simple grace
and etiquette should become as
second nature to you. Now, this
isn’t saying that you have to run
out immediately and have
visiting cards printed, or go buy
a sterling silver tea set, but
having knowledge of little things
like place settings means a lot to
locals and ultimately, shows that
you truly care for and respect
the civility which is the heart of
South Carolina.
Even at an informal dinner, it’s
a good idea to create a center-
piece. This can be a week-long
labor of love or, in most cases,
a small setting thrown together
about five minutes before the
guests arrive. A few snippings
from the juniper tree for frilly
greenery and aromatic scent, a
handful of flowers arranged in a
low bowl or small vase, a couple
strategically placed pieces of
fruit and a candle or two and
your centerpiece is complete. A
bouquet of flowers from the local
florist or, better yet, a nearby
farm, would also work, but no
matter what, the point is that you
have one. Another little pointer:
don’t make the centerpiece taller
than eye level. Guests would
like to be able to see each other
when they speak and it could
mess up a lovely arrangement if
you’re having to part the
sunflowers every time you want
to ask a question.
As for your silverware, if you
have sterling silver, use it. Even,
and especially, if it’s your great
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grandmother’s set that’s been
passed down for generations.
She never intended for you to
keep it wrapped up in crumbling
bags of velvet. Silverware and
formal china, however pretty and
expensive, were meant to be
used and this is a great time to
show them off. Even if you don’t
have formal silverware, though,
the point is to have the place
settings properly arranged and
in the end, no one will really care
what the silverware looked like
as long as there’s plenty of food
and wine.
With the dinner plate as the
center, silverware should be
placed in line, an inch from the
edge of the table, and arranged
from the outside – in, in order
of use. On the right, salad fork
(smaller fork), appetizer utensil
(or another small fork or none at
all if you aren’t having an
appetizer between salad, soup
and dinner), then dinner fork
(your biggest fork) closest to the
plate. On the left, soup spoon,
spreading knife for the bread
and the dinner knife closest to
the plate. Be sure to turn the
blade of the knives toward the
plate, as an outwardly turned
knife is a symbol of aggression
toward the other diners (don’t
you love these quaint little old
world
idiosyncrasies?). The dessert
fork and spoon for after dinner
tea or coffee should go across
the top of the dinner plate, with
the tines of the fork facing right
and the bowl of the spoon facing
left. Napkins should be folded ei-
ther as simply or ornately as you
like, and placed in the center of
the dinner plate. Glasses are
also placed an inch above the
knives and in order of use
starting from the far right: white
wine, red wine, dessert wine and
water tumbler. Dinner should
be served from the kitchen and
ideally, placed on each diner’s
plate by the server/host instead
of passing bowls and dishes
around.

If it is Thanksgiving at
Grandma’s, none of the above
applies.

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Neighborhoods
1. Neighborhoods are where we all grew up a long time ago.
Today, because of golf courses, shopping areas, subdivi-
sions, jobs, schools, and a transient society, a neighborhood
means different things to
different folks.

2. Neighborhoods can be as small as a dozen or so houses,

and be as many as thousands of homes.

3. Neighborhoods are common, and perhaps close to uni-

versal, since most people in urbanized areas would probably
consider themselves to be living in one.

4. Neighborhoods are convenient, and always accessible,

since you are already in your neighborhood when you walk
out your door.

5. Successful neighborhood action frequently requires little

specialized technical skill, and often little or no money. Action
may call for an investment of time, but material costs are
often low.

6. With neighborhood action, compared to activity on larger

scales, results are more likely to be visible and quickly forth-
coming. The streets are generally cleaner; the crosswalks
are painted; the trees are planted; a festival draws a crowd.

7. Visible and swift results are indicators of success; and

since success is reinforcing, the probability of subsequent
neighborhood action is increased.

8. Because neighborhood action usually involves others,

such actions create or strengthen connections and relation-
ships with other neighbors, leading in turn to a variety of
potentially positive effects, often hard to predict.

9. Over and above these community advantages, neighbor-

hood activity may simply be enjoyable and fun for those
taking part.

But in addition to these benefits, considerable research indi-

cates that strong and cohesive neighborhoods and communi-
ties are linked –quite possibly causally linked – to decreases
in crime, better outcomes for children, and improved physical
and mental health. The social support that a strong neigh-
borhood may provide can serve as a buffer against various
forms of adversity. Sometimes a neighborhood isn’t a neigh-
borhood until an event occurs, which draws people together,
to become “neighbors”.

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About Carolina
Forest
Carolina Forest is one of the more popular
communities for people living and working in the
Myrtle Beach area in South Carolina.
Recent Development
Carolina Forest boasts one of the top school districts
in the state, and is an unincorporated town made-up
of numerous neighborhoods communities and new
commercial developments conveniently situated
between the beaches Myrtle Beach and the historic
city of Conway.
The Carolina Forest community enjoys residential
family-friendly neighborhoods and businesses, as
well as top schools and preserved natural foliage and
wildlife create a master-planned community in Horry
County and a unique and sought after place to live.
Master Planned for the
Communities Benefit
Carolina Forest is an one-of-a-kind,
master-planned, unincorporated area of Horry
County SC that’s an example of how excellent
neighborhoods, family-friendly businesses, and
superior schools mix to form one of the most
desirable places to live.
Golf!
Residents are afforded with recreational
opportunities in the Carolina Forest area. There
are two golf courses in Carolina Forest, Man
O’ War and The Wizard golf courses. Both are
situated beside Windsor Green and Waterford
Plantation. The River Oaks neighborhood, which
borders Carolina Forest, also features numerous
golf courses as well. Carolina Forest has plans for
ten golf courses, but the slight decline of the golf
industry in Myrtle Beach has not permitted this.
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 Final Words

We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person
perfectly.

Sam Keen, To Love and Be Loved

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