Lake View? or Mash View?

Why choose between a lake view and marsh view? At this fabulous DeBordieu Marsh Lake Villa, you won't have to! 

The panoramic lake and marsh views from the oversized deck of this 4BR, 4BA DeBordieu marsh front home are spectacular.       

Its perfect location will put you and your family in close proximity to the ocean front DeBordieu Beach Club and magnificent Golf Clubhouse.   

This unique, secluded villa site was “cherry picked” by the original developer, the floorplan expanded, and the ceilings raised to 10ft.     

Since then, improvements made include the addition of a 4th bedroom and bath, Elevator, 

New appliances, New double pane Baldwin windows, New HVAC, New roof, New carpet, and a New refrigerator.   

The Kitchen is open to the dining and living rooms and feature German made cabinets with permanent finish and pull out shelves.     

    

Other features include Heart Pine Floors, Double Ovens, CrownMoulding, Wood burning fireplace, and large Transoms facing the oversized deck, which, by the way, is a perfect spot to enjoy the DeBordieu fireworks on the 4th of July!             

 The Screened Garage with New garage floor surface has room for 4 cars, your boat and your golf cart. Owners of these freestanding villas enjoy the neighborhood pool and exterior maintenance program. Light and airy, this Marsh Lake Villa with its spectacular view truly must be seen to be appreciated. 

 DeBordieu Colony is a very private community on the coast of South Carolina, between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, just south of Pawleys Island. In addition to miles of secluded beach, boat landing access to North Inlet, and a 24-hour manned security gate, the private, equity DeBordieu Club offers Pete Dye golf, a tennis center and an ocean front Beach Club with fine dining, a tiki hut bar, two pools, and a playground. There is truly no place like DeBordieu. Come see for yourself. Call Troi Kaz, 843-455-4523, or call your realtor. I love referrals!

69 Sea Island Drive - DeBordieu

This beautifully appointed DeBordieu Beach House is located on one of the best near beach homesites on the Island! Gorgeous Live Oaks adorn the lake front setting within walking distance of the ocean. Charming cedar shake shingles give this home the Nantucket cottage look, while the interior is elegant, yet cozy.On the main floor, the kitchen is open to the living room and spacious dining area.

The Master suite is also on the main floor

and features a large shower, separate tub, and walk-in closet.

On the middle floor, the 3 guest suites share a den, and kitchenette.

Two large, screened porches on the back of the home offer great spots to enjoy the ocean breeze and soothing view of the beautiful back yard and lake.

Plenty of parking underneath provides space for 4 cars, a boat and a golf cart, the favorite mode of transportation in this very special coastal community.

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, amanned security gate, and luxury homes and villas surrounded by thousands of acres of wildlife and nature preserves. People who have been here saythere is no place like DeBordieu. Come see for yourself!

Welcome to DeBordieu Colony Real Estate, Shawn Roper!!!!

DeBordieu Club’s loss…. is DeBordieu Real Estate’s gain!

Shawn Roper, former Head Golf Professional at DeBordieu Club,  is the newest member of the sales team at DeBordieu Colony Real Estate! and his office is RIGHT across the hall from mine!!! I’m hoping he’ll trade some golf tips for some real estate insight!

Shawn comes to DeBordieu Colony Real Estate after 20 years in the resort and private sectors of the Golf Industry. He’s been at DeBordieu Club for the past 13 years, and served as Head Golf Professional for the last 10 years.

He holds degrees in Golf Course Management and Business Administration/Marketing. Shawn is active in All Saints Church in Pawleys Island and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Montessori School of Pawleys Island.

Shawn and his wife Leigh reside in Pawleys Island (with their two adorable children Brandon and Ragan) and where they enjoy the beach, golf, creeks, and the hundreds of other amenities South Carolina’s low country offers. Because of his background, Shawn has, and is eager to share, his love and knowledge of the community, the club, and the lifestyle of DeBordieu.

I ran into Shawn showing property and made him pose for this picture!

We’re so glad to have him on board!!!!!

 DeBordieu Colony is a very private community on the coast of South Carolina, between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, just south of Pawleys Island. In addition to miles of secluded beach, boat landing access to North Inlet, and a 24-hour manned security gate, the private, equity DeBordieu Club offers Pete Dye golf, a tennis center and an ocean front

Beach Club with fine dining, a gazebo bar, two pools, and a playground. There is truly no place like DeBordieu. Come see for yourself.

For information contact TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, 843-455-4523.

NEW Ocean Front Home Listing

Located on the OCEAN FRONT, on the north side of DeBordieu, which is 5 miles south of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, this is one of those quintessential family beach homes that will accommodate the whole family!

 All 6 bedrooms have an ocean view, and access to a porch!

 The kitchen is open to the dining, living, den, and game area on the top floor of this inverted floor plan, and they all open to decks and porches overlooking the ocean! Located on a "front flag" lot, 100 ft wide on DeBordieu’s north side, this great ocean front beach house offers two master suites, one on the top floor, and one on the middle floor, with 4 other bedrooms and a den.

 The ground floor offers plenty of parking and an ELEVATOR to take you, your groceries, and your luggage all the way to the top!

 The matriarch of the family designed this home so everyone could enjoy sleeping to the sounds of the ocean and waking up to the spectacular DeBordieu sunrise. Her name was Bright…. and this home is aptly named “Bright’s Idea.”

New to the DeBordieu Rental Program, with 6 BR, 4.5 baths, 3,900 htd sq. ft., there are still a few weeks available this summer to claim for your own, but hurry, they are going fast. 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, call me at 843-455-4523, or email TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com

6 tips to SELL your home!

Having shared many of these tips with my listing clients at DeBordieu, the private ocean front community just south of Pawleys Island, SC, I found this article from Better Homes and Gardens  spot on!!!! 

“Selling? Quick and easy ways to boost your home’s value and appeal!” boost your home’s value and appeal!” The links within the article take you to some of their great ideas. The pictures herein represent homes that are currently on the market at DeBordieu and will link you to more information about those homes. 

1) Neutralize Your Home

To sell your home quickly and appeal to the largest possible buying segment, keep colors in mind when painting or replacing carpeting. These improvements can net big benefits in a raised sale price.

– Expose hardwood floors. The popularity of hardwood floors is undeniable and can drastically raise your asking price.

– Install beige carpet if you don’t have hardwood floors. This investment can make a home seem fresher.

– Avoid non-mainstream colors on your walls. If you have a vibrant hue, consider painting over it in a neutral shade.

– Choose colors that are soft and easy on the eye. White walls are not acceptable in today’s market. Tan is the new neutral that most homeowners prefer and it can make a space seem newer, larger, and more expensive looking.

– Take down wallpaper or borders. They are like pieces of art; it might not be to everyone’s taste.

2) Complete Needed Repairs

If something needs repair, fix it. Chances are you’ve become accustomed to these flaws, but a homebuyer won’t be. Owner neglect will only lower the asking price or lengthen the time required to sell.

– Ask a Realtor to go through your home and point out what repairs need to be done to the home before it goes on the market.

– Make needed repairs to your home before the first showing to save you stress and money in the long run.

– Have everything up to date. Homebuyers often require that an inspector go through the home, so it’s wise to already be one step ahead of the game.

– Keep your home in tip-top shape with everyday upkeep and cleaning to make your home look better for the sale.

– Make safety repairs. Fix uneven or badly cracked cement on the front walk, repair loose railings, and replace broken windows and panes that can raise security issues.

3) Minimize Clutter

An organized home will help buyers see its potential while also giving rooms a more spacious feel.

– Make your home look like a model house. Comb through it and pitch anything you don’t need or that isn’t going with you to the new home.

– Pack away unsightly or distracting items that are not necessary for the sale. This includes toys, out-of-season clothing, and everything on kitchen counters.

– Have a garage sale. Sell items that won’t fit with the size or style of your new home.

– Store extra furniture in a storage unit or at a relative’s home. Today’s furniture pieces are very large and can dwarf a room.

– Make your rooms feel larger. A quick rearrange can do the trick.

4) Create Curb Appeal

If your home is unappealing on the outside, it will only make people wonder about what’s inside. To get people in the door, you’ll need to update your home’s exterior.

– Cut and trim all trees and bushes. Don’t let a shadowy or overgrown landscape distract from your home’s beauty.

– Welcome potential buyers with a pot of flowers on the doorstep. If you have a porch or a deck, stage them with pots of flowers and arrange furniture in a way that is welcoming.

– Clean and paint doors if necessary.

– Keep the grass nicely trimmed. A well-groomed lawn can be a major facelift for your outdoor area and a welcoming first impression, plus it doesn’t cost you anything.

5) Update Your Kitchen

As it is often referred to as “The Heart of the Home,” it is understood why special attention must be given to this space.

– Change out handles and knobs. Brass or silver finishes are most popular in homes today and can drastically update the look of your cabinets.

– Paint chipped or outdated cupboards and clean the floors. An immaculate kitchen is a sure selling point.

– Reduce clutter. Clean counters of small appliances, food, and papers to maximize the appearance of workspaces.

– Keep appliances spotless. Clean off the top of the refrigerator and the handles on your refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven.

6) Add Finishing Touches

You’re almost ready for your first showing, but before you let anyone walk through those doors, spruce up and take care of some smaller details.

– Take all paintings, belongings, and family photos off of the walls. To make the room seem less sterile, put one or two back on the wall.

– Restore walls to their original state. Holes and cracks left unfixed can concern a homebuyer who may not want to do a lot of repairs.

– Pack away family keepsakes so potential buyers can see themselves and their family in the home.

– Do a thorough cleaning of your home. Clean the carpet, scrub the walls and trim, and pick up all rooms.

Now…. if you need help with any of this, I will be happy to talk with about it, or even refer to you, My Assistant, who is a wiz at clutter control! You can contact me at TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, or call me at 843-455-4523. 

Happy Selling!

DeBordieu HOT DEAL of the Week!

At just $599,000, this 4 Bedroom Golf Course home is the DeBordieu HOT DEAL of the week!

It's located on one of the prettiest Cul-de-sacs in DeBordieu’s Private Golf Course Community.

A popular Lowcountry style, it's perfect for a primary residence or second home.

The main floor offers a Formal Dining Room with beautiful moulding, wainscoating and hardwood floors, Living Room with vaulted ceiling and spectacular window, Kitchen open to Carolina and Breakfast Rooms, and the Master Suite with a private screened porch.

Upstairs are 3 BRs and 2 Baths.

Other features include an elevator, under house parking and storage, beautiful, mature trees and landscaping, and a large deck overlooking the 16th tees and fairway.

CLICK HERE for more pictures and a virtual 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.

For more information, contact Troi Kaz at 843-455-4523, or via email, TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com

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

Realtors Welcome!

I love working with buyer clients referred to DeBordieu by realtors in the local Pawleys and Myrtle Beach areas, or beyond! As a member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World network, I’m also looking forward to sending referrals to other areas of the country.

Just yesterday, I was asked by a local realtor exactly what was the best way to do business at DeBordieu. One thing is for certain, we want to “roll out the red carpet” and welcome realtors who have buyer clients who wish to consider a purchase in this gorgeous place. The photos shown here are of DeBordieu properties sold so far this year that involved a Pawleys Island area realtor, and for which, I am very grateful!

HOW IT WORKS: If a realtor who is a member of the Coastal Carolina Association of Realtors physically brings their buyer client to DeBordieu the first time, walks them in the door of the sales office, just once, their company will get a full co-broke commission on the buyers side of the transaction, provided they have a buyer agency agreement with the buyer. If they are too swamped to accompany the buyer, just by picking up the phone, registering the buyer, and sending them to DeBordieu, it’s a 25% referral fee of the buyers side. Either way, we will take it from there, whether it takes 5 days or 5 years….when they buy, that realtor will be covered. The 25% referral fee is also available to a realtor from outside of our MLS area, as was the case when a realtor from Charlotte, NC referred a DeBordieu lot buyer to me not long ago.

WHO TO CALL: To make plans to come, and to set showing appointments, only one DCRE agent needs to be called. The agent can call me, Troi Kaz, at 843-455-4523, (thank you very much) or call one of my fellow sales executives at the office, 843-546-4176. The important thing is that the referring agent get quick answers and excellent service.

WHEN TO CALL: As soon as the agent has a buyer client interested in DeBordieu, it’s best to call and register them. All we need is the name and hometown. That way, if they visit the website and begin gathering information, the referring agent is protected.

THE DOG AND PONY SHOW: I wish I had some scientific research to back this up….all I can offer is personal experience, but I can tell you that the more time a potential buyer spends hearing about DeBordieu’s development philosophy and history in the real estate office while looking at all of our pictures and maps, the higher the probability is of that person buying here… and the more significant their investment. We encourage agents to USE US! It’s what we’re here for, and it’s all we do. If a buyer doesn’t have time for at least a 5- minute dog and pony show, it’s been my experience that they won’t buy in here anyway.

Again, we want to make sure that everyone knows that we love transacting business at DeBordieu with outside realtors. We want to make it easy and lucrative! Please let me know if you have any questions.

There has never been a better time to consider purchasing property at DeBordieu!

Life's a Beach

Lot 11, Pioneer Place Loop

 Whether you walk on it, sit on it, or just like to look at it, living in a community that has access to a beach is very important to many people who choose South Carolina for their permanent residence, or second home.

78 Ocean Park Loop

The beach at DeBordieu stretches from Pawleys Inlet to North Inlet. It’s six and a half miles long, uncrowded and gorgeous. You really have to see it to appreciate just how special it is.



DeBordieu fronts 2 miles of this oceanfront land, has access to two miles to the north, in front of Arcadia Plantation and Prince George, and two and a half miles to the south, in front of Hobcaw Barony, the nature preserve next door, which has been placed in an education and research trust.  When you walk on this particular part of the beach, there are no homes.

In fact, there is not another oceanfront home for 60 miles until you get down to Charleston due to all of the protected barrier islands south of DeBordieu.

1425 DeBordieu Boulevard

While many folks choose to live right on the beach, like those in the homes featured on this page, it’s nice that at DeBordieu, you don’t have to live directly ON the beach to enjoy it. In addition to the number of beach accesses on the island, DeBordieu Club features a 10-acre beach club devoted to fun and merrymaking. Many DeBordieu residents enjoy hopping on their golf cart, and following the nature trail to the beach club wherethey can spend time with their family building a sand castle on the beach, swimming at one of the pools, sipping a cocktail at the Tiki Hut Bar, or dining overlooking the ocean. (Click on the pictures for more information.)

20 Biscuit Court

The beach at DeBordieu will play a big part in the economic recovery of the local real estate market that is underway. It’s been said that communities that feature natural amenities, like the beaches at DeBordieu, Pawleys Island and Litchfield will recover more quickly than some of the other communities that are seen as more risky options. We’re seeing that recovery beginning to happen now, but it’s still a “Buyer’s Market.” Even though we’ve seen an increase in interest levels, prices remain stable and have not started increasing ……………….YET.

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

For more information: TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com, 843-455-4523. 

Not Just Another Recovery Article

Another day, another article about the recovery of the housing market, blah, blah, blah. But this one's a little different. 


This is my favorite sentence in the article: "But roughly six years after the housing market began its longest and deepest slide since the Great Depression, a growing number of experts and people who actually put money into housing believe the end has come."

The key.... people who actually put money into the housing market, not just a bunch of number-crunchers. People on the front lines.

To read the entire article in the New York Times, CLICK HERE.

To get more information about DeBordieu, the private, oceanfront, golf community just north of Charleston, SC, contact me at 843-455-4523, or TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com.

OCEAN HOME Features DeBordieu Beach House!

I'm delighted to be "guest blogging" for OCEAN HOME's online magazine. Below is my latest blog post about the Cotter Beach House on Sea Biscuit Court. Enjoy!

Pawleys Island Style Presents Ultimate Comfort and Luxury

Luxe Living: Pawleys Island Style

“Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise, it’s not luxury.” ~ Coco Chanel

Coco would have loved this traditional “Pawleys Island Style” beach house at DeBordieu because it’s about as comfortable as you can get, yet it’s very close to luxurious fine dining, private championship golf, and miles of spectacular beaches.

Located about an hour north of Charleston, South Carolina, Pawleys Island is one of the oldest summer resorts on the East Coast. In the Early 1700s, families of rice planters who owned plantations on the rivers nearby would come to Pawleys Island to escape the heat, mosquitoes and malaria. The seashore was considered much healthier, and much more comfortable. Each year they would come in May, and stay until about November.

Twelve of those original Pawleys Island residences still remain in the historic district where people still come to enjoy a care-free, laid-back lifestyle. Homes and cottages have been built since then in the same casual, comfortable style that is perfect for family gatherings.  The term, “Arrogantly Shabby” has been coined to refer to those great older homes and cottages and some of the newer residences that mimic their casual design.

Walk this way: experience the beach at your fingertips

Just a couple miles south of Pawleys, this DeBordieu beach home located at 20 Sea Biscuit Court, it has that same, rustic, comfortable “Pawleys Island Style” that promotes good times with family and friends. Whether you choose to walk the 6 ½ miles of secluded beach, fish in the creeks of pristine North Inlet, or play a round of golf on DeBordieu’s Championship Pete Dye Golf Course, having a comfortable home to return to will certainly enhance your experience.

Boasting 6 bedrooms, 8 baths, and 5400 heated square feet, its located on a huge corner lot on a quiet cul-de-sac. You can watch the sunrise over the ocean from the wraparound screen porch, or the sun deck .  While it’s not directly on the ocean front, it is right next to the beach access path providing quick and easy access to DeBordieu’s 6 ½ miles of beach. The drive through garage offers an opportunity to easily store and access your boat for a day in the creek. Other features of the home include: Heart Pine Floors, 2 Living Rooms, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, wet bar with ice maker, 3 water heaters, 2 heat pumps, 2 fireplaces, 2 ovens, 2 outdoor showers, Jacuzzi Tub, Steam Shower, cedar lined closets, abundant storage and plenty of parking.

At the asking price of $1,398,200, 20 Sea Biscuit is one of DeBordieu’s best values, and would be an excellent addition to the DeBordieu Rental Program. Coco Channel would have loved it!

For more information, contact Troi Kaz at 843-455-4523, or TroiKaz@DeBordieu.com.  Visit the DeBordieu website at www.DeBordieu.com.

Smart Design at DeBordieu

“Smart living now means smart designing, which is a total win-win for the client” says national award winning architect Jim Phelps of Charlotte North Carolina.

That was certainly the case for the home he smartly designed for the owners at 79 Sweetgrass Lane at DeBordieu, the private oceanfront golf community just north of Charleston, South Carolina.

Completed just four years ago, the home was recently put on the market due to the owners making a professional move away from the coast. (For complete details about the home, CLICK HERE, or on any of the pictures on this page.)

Jim Phelps specializes in luxury homes and estates from concept through construction. Their clients “enjoy the full service and attention of an elite creative design team which spends a generous amount of time designing the home and shopping every single product that will be incorporated into it from architectural elements and interior décor to appliances. The time invested results in a meticulous and personally developed design package that is then utilized to shop the construction phase. The design team helps the client select a preferred builder and then continues to preside over the building process to ensure that the end product is exactly what was intended and budgeted for. By far the best way to control costs, aesthetics and authenticity is to assemble the right team at the beginning. “

The builder chosen for this beautiful DeBordieu home was the very popular construction firm, Poulin Brothers of Murrells Inlet, SC, who have built many high-end homes in DeBordieu. It’s a stunning, European design, yet embodies a comfortable sense of Low-country living.
Its 4400 heated square feet offer formal and causal living spaces, an open gourmet kitchen, a main floor master suite, and a wonderful cul-de-sac setting on a beautiful lake. Conveniently located in the center of the community, this home is in close proximity to all that DeBordieu offers.

It’s a smart design, and certainly a win-win for a smart buyer.

For more information, CLICK HERE. To arrange a private showing, 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. 

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