Ghosts of the Coast
There are some that say the coast of South Carolina is as rich in paranormal activity as it is in history.
Two of the more famous stories include Alice Flagg and the Gray man. To read these spooky stories, click on the "Haunted Lowcountry" links below. Happy Halloween!

Alice

Gray Man


For more information about the Pawleys Island area and real estate at DeBordieu Colony, the private, oceanfront, golf community, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, 832-455-4523.

Creek Night at New and Improved DeBordieu Pavilion!

It's everyone's favorite event. It's casual. It's fun. And with the new improvements made to the DeBordieu Pavilion (a.k.a. the Olde Beach Club), it was a very special event, indeed!

Residents of this private oceanfront community just south of Pawleys Island, SC enjoyed dining on seafood delecacies caught in the creeks of North Inlet and prepared by their fellow neighbors.

Here are some pictures from the event, as well as some of the changes that have been made to the Pavilion.

Congratulations to the DeBordieu Club's Property Committee and to it's chair, Wayne Rogers, for the wonderful improvements that include:

NEW Toilets (ADA accessible), with outside access

NEW Kitchen with new stainless steel equipment,

including warming box and refrigerator.

NEW Lighting Fixtures and Fans, with repairs to the electrical system.

NEW Heat and AC for the toilets and kitchen

NEW wood and paint

NEW pool equipment/storage room

"Acid-etch" the concrete floor (looks like tile to me!)

One of the great things about being a member of DeBordieu Club is that the members really care about the facilities and want to make sure they are kept up to the standards they expect from their club. The Olde Beach Club, uh....I mean....the PAVILION certainly does that now more than ever. Whether you go there for Creek Night, a Birthday Party, or a Wedding Reception, you are sure to be pleased with the improvements!

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

For information about the club or real estate opportunities, contact

TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, or call 843-455-4523.

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

DeBordieu’s 9-9-9 Plan
Please forgive me for being so corny, but jumping on Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 bandwagon, I’m delighted to offer the homes pictured on this page for sale at $999,000, or just under.
Each is unique, and offers a different setting; one is located on DeBordieu’s Championship Pete Dye Golf Course and the other is in walking distance to DeBordieu’s 6 and a half miles of beautiful, private beach. Each of these homes affords an opportunity to acquire a luxury home at the private, gated, oceanfront community just south of Pawleys Island for under a million bucks.

1030 Wallace Pate Drive offers spectacular water and golf views from the double screened porches and back deck. The floor plan offers 4 bedrooms, one of which is a ground floor mother-in-law suite!

Click here for more details, pictures and a virtual tour.

138 Ballyhoo presents an opportunity to acquire a rare SHORT SALE

in DeBordieu.

Whether you’re looking for a primary residence or a second home,

I invite you to consider this beautiful 4BR value close to the beach.

Click here for more details, pictures and a virtual tour.

It’s a wonderful time of year to visit DeBordieu. The Fall weather is great for playing golf and tennis, walking the beach, or fishing in the creek. Please let me know if you would like for me to assist you in making plans to visit!

Contact me at TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, or call me on my cell: 843-455-4523.

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.

Big Golf Tournaments at DeBordieu Club this Weekend!

2011 DeBordieu Club Championship
Friday-Sunday, October 21-23
Eligibility: Open to any amateur membership holder. Men's and Women's divisions.
Qualifying: You will no longer have to qualify for this event. Your handicap index on Oct. 1 will dictate your seeding. Sign up in the Golf Shop. The lowest 8 handicap indexes will be in the Championship Flight and next lowest 8 indexes in the First Flight, etc.
Format: Gross Match Play (No Handicaps).
Tee Assignment: Men: Gator Course. Women: Red Tees.
Round 1 - Friday, Oct. 21 - Tee-times start at 1:00 p.m.
1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, 3 vs. 6, 4 vs. 5 --- in Each Flight.
Round 2 - Saturday, Oct. 22 - Tee-times start at 9:00 a.m.
1-8 winner vs. 4-5 winner 2-7 winner vs. 3-6 winner --- in Each Flight.
Round 3 - Sunday, Oct. 23 - Tee-times start at 9:00 a.m. - Final 2 Players from Each Flight. On Course Each Day - Beer, Water, Soda, and Gatorade.
Following Play on Sunday, Oct 17 (Approximately 2:30 p.m.) Light Hors D'oeuvres - Beer and Wine

2011 DeBordieu Presidents' Cup
Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23
Eligibility Open to any amateur membership holder with a verifiable USGA index. Men's and Women's divisions.
Format: 2 Day, Individual Stroke Play - 100% Handicaps.
(1st round Club Championship knockouts are encouraged to enter: no additional charge)
Tee Assignments: Men: Green or Gold Tee (-3), Women: Red Tee.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start (Reverse Shotgun)
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start (Reverse Shotgun)
On Course Each Day - Beer, Water, Soda, and Gatorade. Champagne Toast - Sunday, October 23
Following Play on Sunday, Oct 17 (Approximately 2:30 p.m.) Light Hors D'oeuvres - Beer and Wine

For information about membership in DeBordieu Club, or real estate opportunities, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, or visit the website at www.DeBordieu.com.

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

DeBordieu Celebrity Tournament Full

Via the Sun News.com.

"The second annual DeBordieu Club Celebrity Pro-Am on Nov. 7-8 in Georgetown is sold out at 32 foursome teams.
Current or former touring pros scheduled to take part include Charles Warren, Tommy Gainey, Dillard Pruitt, Billy Andrade, Jay Haas Jr. and Tommy Biershenk.
Three-time world long drive champion Bobby Wilson, local long drive competitor Tom Garber and touring pros with area ties including Zack Byrd, Michael Maness, Sam Lyons and Lauren Hunt have also been recruited to participate.
Bill Haas and Jay Haas had agreed to participate but both will be at the Australian Open at the request of U.S. Presidents Cup Captain Fred Couples.

Jay is Couples’ assistant, while Bill made the team after winning the FedEx Cub Championship.

“It’s good for the Haas’, congratulations to them,” said DeBordieu head pro and tournament director Shawn Roper. “We feel certain they’ll be participating in the event in the future. We just have to do a better job of scheduling so they don’t have conflicts.
“We’ll still have a very solid field of professionals.”
The tournament will benefit the South Carolina Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and is sponsored by Adams Golf. It is not open to spectators. The entry fee was between $250 and $500 per player."

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.

For more information contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, or visit the website, www.DeBordieu.com.

"...buyers should jump! ~ WSJ

As stated by KCM Crew this morning: "Bottom Line, when the iconic financial newspaper (WSJ) and the iconic financial magazine (Forbes) say that it now makes financial sense to purchase a house, perhaps it's time to buy a home." ~ KCM

To read the article, CLICK HERE.

Some of the highlights include:

“Now could be the best time in history to buy a home.” ~ MarketWatch.com (the on-line blog for WSJ

It's an excellent time to buy a house, either to live in for the long term or for investment income…Hou

ses aren’t the magic wealth creators they were made out to be during the bubble. But when prices are low, loans are cheap and plump investment yields are scarce, buyers should jump.” ~ WSJ

“The previous declines in house prices and the more recent drop in mortgage rates to record lows have created an unusual situation in which the median monthly mortgage payment is more or less the same as the median rental payment.” ~ Capital Ecomomics (Forbes)

I've had the good fortune of working with some very savvy buyers in the past 6 months, and they all agree. Whether you're looking for a permanent residence or second home, when you

consider the inventory, the interest rates, and the seller motivation, there has never been a better time.

DeBordieu Colony is an oceanfront community located just south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina featuring private golf and tennis, saltwater creek access to the

ocean, a manned security gate, and luxury homes and villas surrounded by thousands of acres of wildlife and nature preserves.

For more information contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com

AFFLUENT ABODES Writer visits DeBordieu
Affluent Abodes is a blog about Luxury Real Estate from all over the world. When you read it, you would think the writer is a sophisticated real estate expert with years of experience in the business.
The writer is a teenager.
But Cole Perkins is not just any ordinary

teenager. At just 14 years old, AFFLUENT ABODES is Cole’s second Luxury Real Estate blog.

I first met Cole when I saw his interview with Chris Smith (formerly of Tech Savvy Agent and currently the Chief Evangelist for Inman News). I immediately sent him two of my most luxurious listings, which he included on his 1st blog, LAVISH PROPERTIES. A few months later, Cole and his family stopped by on their way from Myrtle Beach to Charleston, SC. I had the opportunity to meet Cole’s parents and sisters and give them a little tour of DeBordieu.
This week, the Perkins family rented a house in DeBordieu, and Cole offered to intern with me. Cole got some good experience last summer working with a luxury general brokerage firm in New York City. I wanted to give him a taste of how an onsite real estate company works to sell a specific amenity community like DeBordieu. In turn, he offered to share with me some of what he has learned about how technology could improve my business.
I told him my goal was to have everyone looking for real estate on the coast of South Carolina to know that Troi Kaz specialized in DeBordieu and Pawleys Island, and that I particularly wanted to offer an alternative to folks who already knew about places like Kiawah a

nd Hilton Head Island, but perhaps had never heard of DeBordieu.
His first suggestion to me was to change the name of my Twitter profile from DeBordieuSC to Coastal_SC, which I did. Within 48 hours, I had 30 new followers! We’ve been tossing around a few other changes and projects I intend to implement over the next few months, so be on the lookout.

Cole has grown up with technology and actually attends Cyber School which is a combination of home school and public school. He says starting a blog was pretty easy for him considering he has 8 computers in his house! While most teenagers spend their time playing video games, Cole prefers to browse the web for high end real estate on sites like Realtor.com and tries to write a post a day.
Cole Perkins is an amazing young man for whom I have the greatest respect. He’s really cute and fun too! Visit his blog at:http://www.affluentabodes.blogspot.com/
By the way, the pictures on this page are of the two luxury properties that Cole featured in his blog a while back. For more information about either of them, contact me at TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com

DeBordieu Colony is an oceanfront community located just south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina featuring private golf and tennis, saltwater creek access to the ocean, a manned security gate, and luxury homes and villas surrounded by thousands of acres of wildlife and nature preserves.
There has never been a better time to consider a purchase at DeBordieu!

Lot Loans Available to DeBordieu Purchasers!

First Federal has saved the day for lot buyers interested in securing property at DeBordieu, the private, golf community on the ocean just south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Take a look at this overview of First Federal’s New Lot Program:

15 Year Fixed

75% LTV

$50,000 Min Loan Amount (No Max)

1% Origination fee

720 Min Credit Scores
41% Max DTI

15 Year Fixed Rate (Today 5.5%)
17 Year - First Two years interest only 5.00%. At the end of 2 years in converts to 15 year fixed Prime + 1%

( Based off of prime at that time).

The pictures on this page are linked to lots that are currently available at DeBordieu between $199,000 and $249,000.

For more information, contact Troi Kaz

843-455-4523, TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com.

DeBordieu Colony is an oceanfront community located

just south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina featuring private golf and tennis, saltwater creek access to the ocean, a manned security gate, and luxury homes and villas surrounded by thousands of acres of wildlife and nature preserves.

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

DeBordieu Luxury Portfolio
Luxury Real Estate opportunities abound at DeBordieu, the private, oceanfront, golf community

just south of Pawleys Island, SC. On this page is a sample of luxury homes currently available. For more information, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com or call 843-455-4523.

1425 DeBordieu Boulevard - OCEANFRONT and magnificent, this Addison Mizner-inspired Palm Beach style home showcases remarkable attention to detail in both design and construction. 4BR, 4 Full Baths, over 5800 hsf, $3,495,000
CLICK HERE to take a tour.

105 Sea Island Drive - With lovely ocean views from several locations, this beautiful home offers both comfort and elegance. From the hardwood floors and the gourmet kitchen to the spacious living areas and beautifully appointed bedrooms,

this home would make a perfect primary residence or second home. 5BR, 3 Full Baths, 2 half baths, 3600 hsf. $1,599,000

CLICK HERE to take a tour.

78 Ocean Park Loop – This artsy, whimsical, oceanview home

offers impressive views: 180 degrees of sunrise over the ocean to sunset over the marsh. In the heart of Ocean Park and just steps to DeBordieu’s North Beach.

5BR, 5 Full Baths, 4300 hsf. $1,849,000

CLICK HERE to take a tour.

718 Collins Meadow Drive –

With 2 master suites, room to sleep the whole family, and a POOL, this gorgeous inverted floorplan offers spectacular views of water and golf, Open Gourmet Kitchen and Formal Dining Room.

6 BR, 6 Full Baths, 4300 hsf, $1,274,000

CLICK HERE to take a tour.

262 Ocean Park Loop – This completely furnished, turn-key home would make a great rental! Spectacular views from the rooftop deck and front porch, close proximity to the beach and an inverted floorplan featuring an Open Kitchen and elevator.

5BRs, 5 Full Baths, 4000 hsf. $1,395,000

CLICK HERE to take a tour.

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.

Visit the website at www.DeBordieu.com.

NBC Football to feature Coach John McKissick and the Summerville Greenwave

One of my favorite parts of showing prospects around DeBordieu is when we ride by the home of John and Joann McKissick I get to say….” See that mailbox with the football on it? That belongs to the winningest coach in football history….. Coach John McKissick, from my alma mata, Summerville High School, home of the mighty Greenwave.”

Some recognize his name, but even more will after Sunday night, when Coach McKissick and Summerville will be featured in the Pre-Game Show on NBC’s Sunday Night Football Game between the Green Bay Packers and the Atlanta Falcons. I hear the segment will be called “An All-American Homecoming,” and will air at 7:30.

Coach McKissick is in his 60^th consecutive year as the head coach for the Summerville Greenwave. He has coached 10 state championship teams and notched 591 wins, which is more than any other football coach at any level! My dad, Archie Paris, used to keep stats for Coach McKissick, and actually hosted the first John McKissick Show. They were such good friends, that Coach McKissick actually gave the eulogy at my dad’s funeral, a day I will certainly never forget, and for which I will be forever grateful.

Here's a clip from CBS that was filmed a few years ago. If you're looking for me Sunday night, I'll be glued to the TV!

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

DeBordieu Beach and Creek Videos

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

It is absolutely gorgous this time of year at DeBordieu. I was out and about the other day and shot a few little video clips with my phone.

The Beach:

and The Creek:

What's so great about DeBordieu, is that you don't have to live on the beach to enjoy the beach, and you don't have to live on the creek to enjoy the creek. For more information, contact me at TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com. 843-455-4523.

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

DeBordieu Club October Events

DeBordieu Club is a private equity club just south of Pawleys Island, SC featuring a Pete Dye Golf Course, magnificent clubhouse, fully equipped tennis center with 8 Har-Tru courts, and an oceanfront Beach Club for casual and fine dining. For information on club membership and real estate opportunities, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com.

OCTOBER Dining and Social Events at DeBordieu Club

CREEK NIGHT Thursday, October 20th - 6-9 PM. A long-standing DeBordieu tradition! Come to the Pavilion at the Beach Club and join the fun. Enjoy oysters from DeBordieu’s creeks, breaded flounder and other delicious dishes prepared by DeBordieu residents.

LOBSTER NIGHT Friday, October 28th at the Clubhouse - 6-9 PM, The evenings’ meal will include Whole Maine Lobster with drawn butter, new potatoes, corn on the cob, salad and dessert bar.

FINE DINING The oceanfront DeBordieu Beach Club is open Friday through Sunday evening for Dinner Service from 6 - 9 pm, and on Sundays for Brunch Service from 10am to 2 pm.

THE GAZEBO (a.k.a. the Tiki Hut) will remain open through the month of October on Fridays from 4 – 10 pm and onSaturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 10 pm, weather permitting.

LADIES BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON! Thursday, October 20.

MEN’S CARD NIGHT Thursday; October 27th • Men’s Card Room, 6 PM

PARTY BRIDGE Thursday; October 27th, at the Clubhouse 9:30am (Remember...this is not a serious group... weare just having fun!!!)

DINNER BRIDGE Thursday; October 13, Beach Club. Social Gathering at 6pm. Dinner at 6:30.

October Golf Events

Friday 10/7 Fall Member & 3 Guests

Monday 10/10 Georgetown County Public Safety Tournament

Wednesday 10/12 DLGA Fall Guest Day

Friday 10/14 Nine & Dine – 4:00 p.m. (Captains Choice)

Fri. - Sun. 10/21-23 Championship Weekend (Club Championship, & Presidents Cup

October Tennis Events

The 12th Annual DEBORDIEU BLAST FROM THE PAST CHAMPIONSHIP is back October 15TH! All white attire and wooden rackets make for a fun morning of tennis.

FITNESS CLASSES AT DEBORDIEU Monday & Thursday 8:15 – 9:15 amTuesday 8 - 9 am Fun and challenging workouts for all ages and fitness levels! DeBordieu Pavilion Instructors: Boo Peace & Heather Pelham Cost: $20/week or $8/class. For more information call: 843-325-6066

There has never been a better time to be a member at DeBordieu Club. For information, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com or call 843-455-4523
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Wooden Boat Show Proceeds to fund Georgetown’s Maritime Museum
The Wooden Boat Show is a favorite annual event for folks that
live in DeBordieu, the private, oceanfront, golf community just south of Pawleys Island, and just north of Georgetown, SC.

This year's show, which takes place on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 11-6 will feature one of the nation’s premier wooden boat exhibits, a boatbuilding competition, kid's model boatbuilding, boat raffles, maritime arts & crafts, food and music. These events will take place on the waterfront and in Historic Downtown Georgetown. Money raised through sales and donations will help fund the development of the Harbor Historical Association's maritime museum.

For more information, visit the website at http://www.woodenboatshow.com/

If you're coming the show and need accommodations, DeBordieu has a number of homes and villas on the ocean, creek, and golf course available to rent for a few nights. For information contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, 843-455-4523.
DeBordieu Colony is an oceanfront community located just south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina featuring private golf and tennis, saltwater creek access to the ocean, a manned security gate, and luxury homes and villas surrounded by thousands of acres of wildlife and nature preserves.