Affluent Abodes

Luxury Real Estate Blogger Encourages Buyers to Check out DeBordieu!

Cole Perkins, the 15 year old luxury real estate blogger is getting more famous. He was recently featured in an Inman News article about young entrepreneus' success in real estate:

http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/young-entrepreneurs-real-estate-success.html
He also recently visited DeBordieu with his family. Here's what he had to say:

Here's what the Inman news article had to say about Cole:

Teen blogger digs luxury real estate: Cole Perkins, 15, has told Inman News he might become a Realtor "someday. My parents always have thought I would be a good salesman." He has earned nearly straight A's attending online high school from home ... and about $2 per day with Google Ad Sense on his blog Lavish-Property.com. It focused on high-end real estate in North America and Europe, and the 400 to 500 hits a day included new and traditional media outlets and Realtors from as far-flung as Dubai and Switzerland. Perkins shut down that blog and started a new one: AffluentAbodes.blogspot.com. He says he "never really liked public school," although he intends to go to college. What will he study? "Probably something in business." For now, though, he says, "I just do this for fun."

Smart as a whip, and as nice as can be, I just love this kid! While he visited DeBordieu, I gave him a little insight about on onsite sales at luxury communities like DeBordieu, and he gave me some awesome tips on how to grow my business on with social media. For example, I immediately gained more followers on Twitter when he suggested I change my account from DeBordieuSC to Coastal_SC.

So join me in wishing Cole continued success with his new blog: http://affluentabodes.blogspot.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. For more information, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, 843-455-4523.

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

Foreclosures and ShortSales

Distressed Property Report

Fortunately, we don't have many foreclosures and short sales at DeBordieu, the private, oceanfront, golf community just north of Charleston and south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, but the ones we do have are excellent values. In addition, we have some properties that will never go into short sale or foreclosure distress, but they are priced like they are. Take a look at the short list of foreclosures and short sales below, click on the links and contact me for more information and a tour of the property: TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, 843-455-4523.

New Foreclosure Listing: 196 Old Carraige Loop: Traditional floorplan with 4 bedrooms plus bonus, screened porch and a formal dining room. Large, private, wooded lot backs up to conservation easement. $549,000

CLICK HERE for more pictures, details and a virtual tour.

138 Ballyhoo, Ocean Oaks: This fabulous 3400 heated square foot, raised beach home has 4 bedrooms and is in within walking

distance to the beach. $998,000

CLICK HERE for more pictures, details and a virtual tour.

70 Beachwalker, Ocean Park: Charming 4 BR cottage located on quaint brick culdesac just steps to private bathhouse and boardwalk. $1,200,000

CLICK HERE for more pictures, details and a virtual tour.

1162 DeBordieu Blvd: This beautiful 5BR, 5BA ocean-view home is located right across the street from the beach and is surrounded by beautiful Live Oak and Cedar Trees. $1,550,000.

CLICK HERE for more pictures, details and a virtual tour.

165 Marsh Lake: Free-standing 3BR Villa #27, close to beach, neighborhood pool, short golf cart ride to golf or beach club. You can't get closer to the beach for this price. $545,000

CLICK HERE for more pictures, details and a virtual tour.

Lot 101 Woodstork: Beautiful, wooded lot in Patewood North on a corner with a lake view and plenty of hardwoods. $149,900 CLICK HERE for more pictures and details.

Lot 39 Whiting Lane: Lowest priced near beach lot in Ocean Oaks featuring a private beach access. $225,000

CLICK HERE for more pictures and details.

Lot 12 Ocean Green: Unbelievable opportunity to build a home with a direct ocean view and private boardwalk to the beach. $545,000 CLICK HERE for more pictures and details.

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.

This Week at "the Dieu"

There is nothing quite like spending the holidays at the beach!

In addition to the wonderful natural amenities DeBordieu affords its residents just south of Pawleys Island, SC, DeBordieu Club members also have a few special holiday events to enjoy this week.

Chris Kiliveros of Flowers on Broadway, who provides the lovely flowers for DeBordieu Club, will hold a HOLIDAY WORKSHOP for

DeBordieu Club members and their guests on Thursday, December 1 at the Clubhouse. That evening, DeBordieu Club Golf Champions will be honored at the 2011 WINTER GOLF AWARDS BANQUET.

The DeBordieu CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING to be held this Saturday, December 3, is a favorite event among DeBordieu residents!

There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit with friends and family! Held at the Pavilion (a.k.a. the Old Beach Club) the food is always fabulous,

and the tree…. Gorgeous!

Santa, of course, will be there…. I hear he and the Mrs. are actually considering a second home at DeBordieu!

Too much pumpkin pie last week?

FITNESS ClASSES AT DEBORDIEU offer fun and challenging workouts for all ages and fitness levels. These classes are taught by Boo Peace and Heather Pelham on Monday & Thursday 8:15-9:15

New Head Tennis Professional, Rick Martin, is encouraging the Junior Tennis Players to come out and enjoy some new programs including the JUNIOR ACADEMY, TOURNAMENT PREP CLASSES, and YOUNG GUNS.
DeBordieu Club truly does offer something for everyone…. Especially during the holidays!
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 Troi Kaz at 843-455-4523, troikaz@debordieu.com, or visit the website, www.DeBordieu.com.

It's a Wrap!

Closings at DeBordieu -- way up!

All this recent real estate sales activity in the past month or so is pointing to two key behaviors of savvy real estate buyers in this market:

(1) they are choosing communities like DeBordieu that offer the most value, and

(2) they are buying and closing before the end of the year.

The timing issues are pretty obvious.

Just about everybody knows that on the coast of sunny South Carolina, we get most of our real estate sales activity between Easter and Labor Day.

Right now, sellers are looking at either sitting on their property through the long, not-so-cold, winter, OR they can consider and negotiate some of the offers being made by buyers who have the ability to close before the end of the year.

It's a win/win.

Sellers are relieved of their property, and buyers stand a better chance of getting a better deal than they would have gotten if they had waited until the bloom of spring, and the onset of a whole new flock of competitive buyers in the marketplace.

Another factor that comes into play includes the inventory of homes, lots and villas in all price ranges currently available at DeBordieu.

Some buyers that have closed recently have been involved in cash transactions, while others have sited low interest rates as the reason they moved forward.

Closing by December 31 also offers significant tax advantages to some buyers and some sellers, who therefore are more likely to negotiate to make the transaction work.

There is no doubt that buyers who can pull the trigger right now want the absolute most bang for their proverbial buck. I honestly know of no other community on the East Coast that offers the complete package of man-made and natural amenities that DeBordieu offers its residents.

Protected by a 24-hour manned security gate, DeBordieu is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected wildlife preserves. The community offers access to six and a half miles of beautiful beach. There is a boat landing giving DeBordieu residents creek access to the pristine estuary of North Inlet and some of the most fertile fishing ground on the East Coast.

Nestled in the center of all this nature, Pete and P.B. Dye skillfully crafted and gently placed a private, championship golf course.

Other amenities include a tennis center, an oceanfront beach club with swimming pools and fine dining, and nature trails for biking, walking and golf carts.

It’s no wonder that DeBordieu has caught the eye of some of the most savvy real estate buyers in the Southeast and beyond.

And if you close before Christmas…. we’ll wrap it for ya!

For more information or to schedule a visit, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, or call 843-455-4523.

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

DeBordieu Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tourney Under Way

DeBordieu Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tourney Under Way

There’s an air of excitement building around the DeBordieu Golf Club as pros and players finish up their practice rounds for the 2011 DeBordieu Club Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament to benefit the SC Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Sponsored by Adams Golf, in memory of Lee Shortt and Frances Pruiett, the tournament was a huge success last

year and is looking like it will be another home run for the charity.

Many current and former pros from

the PGA Tour and others were

recruited to participate at DeBordieu including:

Dillard Pruitt

Tommy Biershenk

Tom Garber

Billy Andrade

Mike Goodes

Tom McKnight

Zack Bird

Michael Maness

Bobby Ford

Sam Lyons

David Mobley

Randy Glover

Russell Glover

Katie Quinney

Sarah Sargent

Jerry Haas

Mel Sole

and from the LPGA Futures Tour, Lauren Hunt.

DeBordieu also welcomes area professionals Donald Clement from the Reserve, Shelley Kenney from Wachesaw, Charles Frost and Kevin Reardon from Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte, and Bob Byrnes from Hope Valley Country Club in Durham, NC. Rounding out the field of pros are DeBordieu Club Professionals Shawn Roper, Matt Williams, and Amie Philo.

Proceeds from this event go to South Carolina Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

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 about the tournament or DeBordieu, contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com or call 843-455-4523.