Homeowners Associations are established to preserve, protect and enhance the community. The powers of a homeowners association are derived partly from applicable law and partly from the bylaws and the recorded declaration. The services provided by your Homeowners Association are varied and extensive. So the homeowners association are usually jointly responsible for the full costs of maintaining the infrastructure and any facilities owned by their association and, via their payment of rates to the local authority, they are also contributing to the costs of maintaining the infrastructure of all other townships within the jurisdiction of their local authority. Most Associations have a set of Rules and Regulations as well as Architectural Guidelines.

Homeowners associations are entities organized to govern the operation of common interest communities. Homeowner’s associations are governed by a board of directors which are elected by the homeowners. Homeowner’s association boards are well-advised to use tact, persuasion, and reason whenever possible in the enforcement of their rules. They also have the power to impose reasonable fines for violations of the rules and regulations and to levy late charges for tardy assessments. Homeowners Association are established to preserve, protect and enhance the community. They are non-profit corporations formed to “maintain” a subdivision (community, neighborhood). Their dues range from around $20 to $70 a month, depending on the types of amenities and size of the community; although Homeowner’s Associations may no longer prohibit property owners from displaying political signs on their property, even if deed restrictions or restrictive covenants purport to ban the practice. The Association is responsible for all maintenance and repairs to the common areas of the property, including the grounds, and the parking areas/roadways, as well as the exterior surfaces of the buildings such as doors, windows, skylights, decks, patios, stoops or sidewalks. Each owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of that portion of the landscape screen and/or entrance treatment that is located on his or her lot.

Generally the Homeowner’s Association’s board meetings will be published and open to all resident members. The Board meetings, which are typically open to all unit owners, are usually held on a monthly basis. Even though the meetings are open, there is no obligation to allow non-board members an opportunity to speak or otherwise participate in the meeting.

Keep in mind that the rules and regulations of the Homeowners Association are designed for the good of all homeowners and the community. Even though they may be strict, the Homeowners Associations are established to preserve, protect and enhance the community

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According to an article published by the Sun News in Myrtle Beach, homes are now selling faster since the decline in prices over the past six months.  Homes spent an average of fewer days on the market during the first half of this year than the same time last year in the Grand Strand area.  202 days vs 225 days

Keep in mind, this doesn’t mean there were MORE home sales (actually they were down 29.3 percent, according to the article.)   The same with condo sales, where the median price dropped 11.1 percent from last year’s first half.

So what does this mean to me? The average home buyer?   It means I should have waited six months to buy my house. But who would have known. I read that others are waiting for the market to hit rock bottom before they buy, so they can get an even better deal.  Other than that, its just interesting to see where the Myrtle Beach real estate market is going. Excellent investment opportunities are out there for condos.

Many do not realize that Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach are two separate incorporated cities. North Myrtle is not just the northern section of Myrtle Beach, but rather a different area all its own. Keep in mind, there is no South Myrtle Beach either. The southern section of the Grand Strand consists of Surfside Beach, Garden City, Pawley’s Island and Murrells Inlet.

SO, where should you stay? These quick tips may help you make your decision. As always, feel free to check out the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and the North Myrtle Beach Chamber for additional area information and calendar of events.

1. North Myrtle Beach is “quieter.” Although quiet is a subjective term, there generally isn’t as much hustle and bustle in North Myrtle Beach. Less traffic, and a much more maneuverable Ocean Blvd. It does stay busy though, especially during Saturday mornings to mid afternoon when all the tourists arrive. However, all the local-oriented stores, like Wal-mart and Lowes, are like ghost-towns compared to Myrtle Beach. It’s a different kind of traffic in North Myrtle and there are still bumber to bumbers in both places.

2. Beaches. It wouldn’t be a top vacation destination without a good beach, right? Both Myrtle and North Myrtle, and actually, all of the Grand Strand, lends itself to a good set of beaches. So whats the difference? Many say that North Myrtle Beach has “wider” beaches, as in the space between the dunes and the ocean water. Of course, this is depending on where the tide is at – AND which beach we are talking about! Myrtle Beach has state parks that have very nice, maintained beaches, some of which are just as wide as North Myrtle. In my opinion, both beaches are very nice and will be lots of fun. Parking is another story though. Both Myrtle and North Myrtle have public parking next to beaches, but the state park in Myrtle lends itself to a more relaxed parking search. Sometimes the public parking is so full, you drive around for a bit looking for a space.

3. Buildings. North Myrtle is a newer area than Myrtle, so many of the condos are newer and have a bit more luxury attached to them, depending on where you stay.

4. Attractions.  Visit our Myrtle Beach Attractions page for a full list of attractions. Chances are, no matter where you stay, you will visit both cities. They both have a large list of things to do and places to eat, so don’t base your decision on where to stay based on how close they are to attractions, unless you have a very specific itinerary.

Hope this helps! Comments are welcome.

Condolux has a new addition to their website marketing, attracting the attention of the Myrtle Beach snowbirds. No, not seagulls, or any other “bird” for that matter, but simply those couples and families who “fly south for the winter” in search of a great deal on winter condos in Myrtle Beach. Don’t ask me how the term came to be, but it does fit very well.

MyrtleBeach-WinterRentals.com is loaded with information and deals for Myrtle Beach winter condos. Did you know renting a condo in the winter is half, if not a third, of the price than during high season? You can still enjoy everything the beach has to offer (well maybe not swimming) while saving money as well.

Myrtle Beach in the winter has a mild climate, excellent for golfers, which is why Myrtle Beach winter golf is so popular.  A nice breeze from the ocean and a great temperature to wake up to makes Myrtle Beach one of the top golf destinations in the world.

If you are looking for a great deal for your next vacation, MyrtleBeach-WinterRentals.com might have just what you are hoping for. You can even rent a 4 bedroom condo in Malibu Pointe for the price of a 3-bedroom during the winter months!  Visit the website.

Myrtle Beach has recently opened a new, tremendous addition to the Grand Strand. Located on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force base off of highway 17, the Market Commons offers upscale clothing, food and accessories.

I visited the Market Commons and felt as if I were at the Atlantic Station in downtown Atlanta, Georgia or St. Johns Towns Center in Jacksonville, Florida- both places that offer an array of stores from Urban Outfitter’s to Express and fine cuisine from P.F. Chang’s to the Geisha House.

If you love to shop as I do, this is the perfect spot for you.

Visit White House-Black Market to find a wide selection of quality casual and formal white and black clothing. I have always enjoyed shopping at this store; however, the Grand Strand has never offered it until now.

For boutique lover’s, this location also offers several clothing and accessory boutiques.

If you love to grab a book and sit in the tranquil ambiance of Barnes & Noble as I do, you can do so here as well.

Other stores include Chico’s, Banana Republic, izzi-b, Victoria Secrets, Anthropologie, Ann Taylor, Pottery Barn, and many more.

They even have my all time favorite restaurant, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. For all you lover’s of Chinese cuisine, P.F. Chang’s provides a relaxing atmosphere, a diverse menu and a perfect place for an evening out. My preference is the spicy Kung Pao Shrimp mixed with peanuts, chili peppers and scallions alongside of their unlimited, freshly made rice.

In addition to P.F. Chang’s, Market Commons also has Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant.

It can only get better as more stores begin to open and the construction begins on phase two as the year progresses.

For more Myrtle Beach shopping information, check out www.condolux.net/myrtle-beach-attractions.html#shopping