More and more in today’s world we get jaded with the world around us. In the world of real estate, we hear about prices, commissions and sold signs, but it is rare when we truly get a moment to enjoy and appreciate what is the American Dream. This Dream was alive and well many years ago, the dream of home ownership, to have your own part of the greatest country on Earth. We recently helped to make that dream happen.

Pat Higgins was a lady who decided to retire by the beach and in the warm sun of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She like a lot of people, only had the dream of home ownership but never really thought it was a possibility. Her quote in a recent Sun News article sums it up perfectly. “I came down here with the intention of renting because I rented my whole life,” she said. “I thought it would never be possible for me to own a house and here I am. … I was able to buy for about the same price I could rent for and I thought why not.” It was so nice, being a part of a wonderful experience. So many times, we get caught up in our work, and daily routine it is nice when we get to sit back and truly enjoy our profession of making the American Dream come true. Visit our Web site at www.myrtlebeachrealestatetoday.com/ to see all the advantages of buying in Myrtle Beach including low taxes, golf, sunny weather, and what else but the beach.

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So you have always dreamed of packing up and leaving it all behind to retire at the beach. You have dreamed of having your morning coffee as you listen to the waves crashing against the sand and taking sunset walks on the beach with the ones you love. Now is the time. Myrtle Beach has even been featured in an upcoming issue of “Where to Retire Magazine.” One of the main reasons the magazine is feature the Grand Strand is the availability of great buys in the housing market-40-50% off in many areas. The main areas hit are Carolina Forest and Forest brook and the Grande Dunes. There has never been a better time to by property along the beach. Whether you want a oceanfront condo, a golf course villa or a southern mansion. You can find it and get a great deal right now in Myrtle Beach. Not only can you find a great deal on real estate, South Carolina also offers retirees a number of great benefits from tax breaks to discounts on a number of goods and services. Come on… let’s go play golf; go to one of the fabulous Christmas shows; or hit the beach. You won’t need the snow shovel any longer!!! See you in the sunshine!
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So you have worked all your life 9-5 and are ready to enjoy retirement. You want a place where you can be fulfilled mentally and physically all the while not breaking the bank. South Carolina has a ton of options for seniors to help them truly enjoy life and expand their bodies, mind, and offering great tax benefits to expand your wallet.

Entertainment: Expand Your Body

South Carolina has a lot to offer. From 1,000s of golf courses, wonderful museums, shopping, historic parks and of course marvelous beaches. For seniors it is even better according to the South Carolina government webpage seniors are given discounts to help them enjoy this wonderful state to the fullest. From discounted hunting and fishing licenses, discounts admission to state parks, and also the choice to serve or not to serve on city, county or state jury. So not only do you have a ton of options to enjoy the palmetto state but seniors have a ton of discounts to enjoy more and more of what South Carolina has to offer.

Education: Expand Your Mind

So you are tired sitting around the house all day, South Carolina offers great educational programs for senior citizens so why not take a class or two and expand your mind. At the age of 60 residents are eligible for free tuition at all state supported educational institutions that include state universities, colleges, and technical

Taxes: Expand Your Wallet

South Carolina is also very tax friendly. In a report by taxfoundation.org it states that taxes are “Estimated at 8.8% of income, South Carolina’s state/local tax burden percentage ranks 37th highest nationally, below the national average of 9.7%. South Carolina taxpayers pay $3,127 per capita in state and local taxes. “ South Carolina also ranks low for property taxes South Carolina is one of the 37 states that collect property taxes at both the state and local levels. As in most states, local governments collect far more. South Carolina’s localities collected $920.25 per capita in property taxes in fiscal year 2006, which is the latest year the Census Bureau published state-by-state property tax collections. At the state level, South Carolina collected $2.28 per capita during FY 2006, making its combined state/local property taxes $922.54, which ranks 34th highest nationally. Not only are property taxes low but South Carolina also over the Homestead Tax Exemption – first $50,000 of the fair market value of a house or mobile home owned by a state resident of at least one year is exempt from municipal, county, school, and special assessment real property taxes. Exemptions provided to surviving spouses who are 50 or older and anyone who is legally blind or has a permanent disability, regardless of age.

South Carolina: Its on your mind if not it should be. From the green golf courses, the sandy beaches and mild climate. South Carolina should be on your mind when you look to retire. Not only is it beautiful but it is very senior friendly.
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