Myrtle Beach Market Trends – Real Estate Agent offers daily Market Trends combined with Powerful MLS Search

Jerry Pinkas Real Estate Selling Team of Myrtle Beach South Carolina launches a much needed overview tool to help Real Estate Buyers and Sellers – Daily Market Trends Report adjacent a Powerful MLS Search Capability.

Myrtle Beach Market Trends: 10/7/2009

Myrtle Beach

Market Snapshot

Total Properties Listed: 18,864

Month-Over-Month Change: -1.24%

Average List Price: $303,715

Month-Over-Month Change: -1.22%

Median List Price: $180,000

Month-Over-Month Change: -2.17%

 

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Typical Property

Single-Family Home
2.88 Bedrooms
3.02 Baths
$303,715 Average List Price
$192/SqFt Average Price per SqFt.

Average Price by Bedrooms:

1 Bedroom:   $147,979
2 Bedrooms: $190,554
3 Bedrooms: $269,892
4 Bedrooms: $481,669
5 Bedrooms: $904,926

 

Top Most Viewed Properties in Myrtle Beach

1346 Villa Marbella Court, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

Active

$360,000

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 1400

Grande Dunes Villa Marbella gracious living in this incredible gated community, directly overlooking the Intracostal Waterway. You will enjoy the gorgeous waterway views as the boats pass by, from …

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3533 Arrowhead Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

Active

$297,000

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 3

Sq Ft: 0

Primo View overlooking the pond and golf course. Within seconds of walking into this home you will view the spacious open floor plan with 9′ smooth ceilings throughout. Other features include …

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4619 S Ocean Blvd., North Myrtle Beach , South Carolina

 

Active

$275,000

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 0

This 3 bedroom/2 Bath condo is decorated in light, airy colors. From the large balcony, you get a great view of the beach and ocean. Enjoy swimming in the two pools-indoor and outdoor-and the hot …

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1020 Hermosa Court, Myrtle Beach , South Carolina

 

Active

$239,900

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 0

The most Incredible Views! Directly on a lake and on the Golf Course! This is one of the most prime golf course lots in the Arrowhead golf community! A must see! Pictures just can’t capture your …

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2201 S Ocean Blvd – Paradise Resort unit 1407, Myrtle Beach , South Carolina

 

Active

$235,000

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 0

DIRECT OCEANFRONT – Enjoy the gorgeous panoramic views overlooking the ocean & beach from this 2 bedroom 2 Bath, -14th floor unit at the Paradise Resort. ONLY 2 YEARS OLD! Building features indoor …

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140 Barclay Drive, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

Active

$209,700

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 0

This fantastic home is located directly on the Golf Course. You will enjoy the incredible view from your living room, the bedrooms, the screened in porch, and the entire back yard, overlooking the …

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259 Vesta Drive, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

Active

$140,000

Bedrooms: 3

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 0

This is one of the most fantastic values in the Arrowhead golf community! A must see! This home is all on 1 level, no steps to climb. Well maintained, low maintenance home is located on quite …

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1206 Erin Way, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

Active

$105,900

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 1.5

Sq Ft: 951

CLOSE TO THE BEACH – 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath condo with real brick fireplace in the living room. Bright with plenty of natural lighting throughout. Spacious condo for 2nd home or investors. Community …

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4681 Wild Iris Drive – Magnolina Place 19-201, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

 

Active

$98,900

Bedrooms: 2

Baths: 2

Sq Ft: 0

WOW – THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST VIEWS IN THE ENTIRE RESORT. 2 bedroom 2 bath condo is located DIRECTLY ON THE GOLF COURSE AND OVER LOOKING THE POOL COMPLEX in the Myrtle Wood Golf Community. Prime …

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Myrtle Beach Condos For Sale – Jerry  Pinkas Home Selling Team – is your local expert in all your Real Estate needs in the Myrtle Beach Area.  Our Team is dedicated to inform our clients on how to be a pro in the local real estate market and avoid common pitfalls that are costly. You will have access to the most comprehensive MLS Listing Service in the area with Free access and with lots of tools for both Buyers and Sellers. Award Winning – Top Ranked – Highly Recommended – Call The Pros – Just Google Us, or call (843) 222-1926; Put our team to work for you today.

Is it a good time to Buy in Myrtle Beach

Now is a great time to buy –

Missed opportunities?

People buy in the toughest of markets.  In 1981 interest rates on mortgages reached 18.5%, and that’s if you could even get a mortgage.  Properties were sold in Myrtle Beach.  Even in a market with high interest rates many made good long term investments.  Ask someone who bought in the 80’s, I’ll bet they would say that they are glad they bought when they did.  Most would say they have had increased property value, and most of the mortgages have been paid off by now.  Most of those long term investments are free and clear. Many are producing strong rental streams for their owner.   I would bet many investors that bought in the 80’ would say they are glad they bought when they did.  . Long term investments pay off.

In a buyers’ market like we have in the Myrtle Beach area today, the opportunity to buy based on value is fantastic.  A few years ago in the seller’s market, prices were escalating and it was perhaps one of the most difficult times to buy based on value.  A few years ago people were buying like there was no tomorrow.  A few years ago buyers were afraid of losing out.  The shift has occurred.  Now is the time to fear losing out on some of the best deals. 

I do believe that most buyers are letting others do too much of their thinking for them.  These other people might include family, friends, or the media. A lot of good information can come from these sources. On the other hand, if these are the only real estate sources people are using, then they are not getting the entire story.  What’s missing? Expert advice. Professional advice.  The media rarely tells the whole story. Most people only get half the story.

This economic outlook has happened all before, and it will happen again. What goes up must come down.  More important what goes down has always come back up. Home values will most certainly continue their long standing trend of appreciation over time. And equity build up through mortgage debt pay down still remains a proven path to financial wealth.

Any successful real estate investor will tell you that real wealth comes from the combination of any appreciation plus debt pay down.  And for home buyers this can be further enhanced by any available tax advantages for home ownership.

Buyers who choose to wait until prices come down more are also gambling that interest rates won’t go up.  Low interest rates like today have an impact on the real monthly costs of ownership.   Even a 10percent drop in home prices is immediately wiped out by a mere 1 percentage point increase in interest rates on a 30 year mortgage loan.

Buyers cannot perfectly time the market- on one can. The smartest people know this.  Anyone who buys at the top of the market is just as unlucky and anyone who buys at the bottom of the market is lucky. People who buy in a buyers’ market are the smart ones.  They aren’t looking for a killing.  It’s about planning.  They are looking for a sound decision with a predictable result.  Smart ones ask “Has the market dropped enough to make a sensible purchase? Many times the answer is yes.

Do you think prices have dropped?

Do you think they will ever go back up?

Missed opportunity?    

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Jerry Pinkas Team – Still Very Successful Selling Real Estate

We are still very successful selling Myrtle Beach Real Estate, and that business has never been better!  If the economy is good or bad, people are still buying and selling real estate on the Grand Strand every day!

We are currently taking our business to the next level.  When most other Real Estate companies are downsizing, We are expanding our real estate team, to give you the absolute best on the beach!  

 

I’ve always been a people person, so probably the main reason my sales have increased is that I’m now fully utilizing a team approach. With the introduction of Barb Dwulet as buyers agent, and Rob Greco administrative assistant, I have surrounded myself by a team of experts to help your real estate experience move as smoothly as possible.

 

One sure sign of agents who make integrity and hard work central to their service is that they’re successful even when the market is slow.  The Jerry Pinkas team is currently ranked number 15 out of over 3800 agents on the Grand Strand.

See what our clients say about us:

 

Your expertise and negotiation skills are fantastic! We would recommend you to anyone who wants the best agent representing their interests. Craig & Janice Smith

 

We are thankful to work with some one that brings new meaning and level to the terms Real Estate Professional and Service.  We recommend Jerry without the slightest hesitation. Bob & Pauline Bellavance

 

After having our condo listed for over a year with another company, you had our condo sold in less than 30 days!  We appreciate your honesty and ability.  Forrest & Michele Browning

 

You went the extra mile working for us.  You are truly knowledgeable and the ultimate professional in your field. James & Beverly Folds

 

It takes hard work, commitment, and honest expert knowledge. We are changing Buyer’s & Seller’s Expectataions, One Client at a time.

 

Jerry is always eager to talk about Myrtle Beach and the resort area. Feel free to call him anytime and use his real estate experience and expertise to help guide you in your next resort real estate transaction. 

 

We are glad to assist you in any way.

 

Jerry Pinkas – one of the Top Agents on the Grand Strand

Let our team of full time professionals help you with your real estate needs.

Southern states, Carolinas see most new residents

Thanks largely to golf and a thriving tourism industry, the Carolinas and other Southern states emerged as top migration destinations in 2007, according to an annual study conducted by United Van Lines, the nation’s largest mover of household goods.

 

Nearly two-thirds of all moves, 61.6%, were to North Carolina, making the Tar Heel State the year’s top migration destination. South Carolina was another top residential moving destination for 2007, nabbing 57.8% of all household movers.

 

Other states receiving the most inbound residents were:

• Nevada, 59.4%.
• Washington, D.C., 58.5%.
• Oregon, 58.4%.
• Alabama, 57.9%.

 

Alabama had its fifth year as a top inbound location, while South Carolina continued a 14-year tradition of high numbers of inbound residents. Other Southern states that proved to be high inbound destinations were West Virginia with 55.7% and Tennessee with 55.1%.

 

United Van Lines classifies a high inbound state as one that receives 55% or more household moves.

 

Pat Mason, director of the Center for Carolina Living, a marketing and research firm that provides information on the Carolinas to tourists or would-be residents, predicted that South Carolina will have 150,000 new residents this year and North Carolina will have twice that many.

 

Charleston emerged as the No. 1 most-preferred destination for tourists, according to Mason’s Carolina Lifestyle Survey. Of 109 South Carolina cities that snapped up new residents, Myrtle Beach was the No. 1 city families moved to after taking the survey; Columbia ranked at No. 4; Summerville ranked at No. 5; Charleston ranked at No. 8 and Mount Pleasant came in at No. 9.

 

“There’s no way the census can keep up with us. We’re a growth state,” Mason said.

 

Mason’s firm surveys people who are interested in moving to the state and also tracks building permits and housing starts. The firm uses the National Change of Address Audit to follow up on its Carolina Lifestyle surveys and determine how many of those surveyed actually moved to the state.

 

According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics, which compare the number of tax returns filed each year, South Carolina gained 59,332 residents between 2006 and 2007, a figure Mason said is an underestimate.

 

“I think they would admit that number is considered conservative and probably very low,” Mason said. “They’ve got lag factors…and census counts in South Carolina are low. We don’t get the same number of people who complete the census forms as other states. Somewhere in between their number and my number is a number that is real.”

 

“My number might be high or low. But the real thing we need to know as planners and as people who want to improve the quality of life is that the state is continuing to grow and the numbers will continue to go up for the next 25 years.”

 

Mason said the popularity of the Carolinas as an in-migration state is directly connected to the tourism industry.

 

“It starts with a visit,” Mason said. “We wouldn’t have in-migration if we didn’t have millions of people coming down here to play golf. The tourism industry is robust in South Carolina and is only going to get better. The wisdom of the Legislature this year allocated $31 million for tourism.”

 

North Carolina tops the in-migration list, Mason said, because it is larger than South Carolina and has strong business centers such as Charlotte and the Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh area.

 

At No. 2, Nevada has become an in-migration destination because of the Las Vegas area.

 

“It’s a hot destination and the land values and home values are relatively low compared to California,” Mason said.

 

Washington, D.C., at No.3, has government jobs and a number of colleges and universities to lure people, while the fourth most popular in-migration destination, Oregon, is also a California exodus state.

 

“People escaping California have had it up to their eyeballs with sprawl and are going to Oregon so they can see the stars at night,” Mason said.

 

At No. 5, Alabama has learned some lessons from the Carolinas and, in recent years, has begun attracting golfers and automobile manufacturers, including Mercedes and Hyundai.

 

As the South and other desirable areas fill up with new residents, other states have the distinction of losing a large number of residents each year.

 

States that had 55% or more moves out are classified as high outbound states by the migration study. This year, the following states experienced the most moves out:

• Michigan, 67.8%.
• North Dakota, 67.2%.
• New Jersey, 61.0%.
• New York, 59.4%.
• Illinois, 57.6%.

Whether you are looking to BUY, SELL a home or condo, let me put my professional knowledge and personal experience to work for you. If you would like more information about buying or selling Real Estate in Myrtle Beach, Call Jerry Pinkas at 843-222-1926

Myrtle Beach Appraisers See Improving Market Conditions

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – Appraisers see improving market conditions in Myrtle Beach Condo Sales.  Recent appraisal orders (in the last month) reflect fewer days on market and narrowing gap between list and sales prices: 

-Castlewood single family under contract, 33 days on market at 94% of list price ($150K-$200K range)

-Ocean Creek Tower North condo under contract, 57 days on market at 98% of list price ($400K-$450K range)

-A Place at the Beach condo, Shore Drive, under contract, 26 days on market at 99.9% of list price ($150K-$200K range)

-Briarcliffe Acres vacant residential lot under contract, 34 days on market at 94% of list price ($350K – $400K range)

-Wisteria Woods single family under contract, 36 days on market at 98% of list price ($100K to $150K range)

-The Island condo under contract, 34 days on market at 94% of list price ($300Kto $350K range)

If the property is priced according to current market conditions, properties will sell. Some great deals are currently being made and it could be the best time to buy a beach property.

Myrtle Beach Real Estate Trends

Where will the Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market be this year?

In 2007 we have witnessed lower pricing as the market continued to correct itself from the over the crazy pricing and buying in 2005. The correction started early in 2006 but really didn’t get rolling until 2007.

I represent a lot of Sellers in this market. Currently many sellers choose to reduce their prices until their properties are sold. Other sellers choose to take their properties off of the market. By selling a Myrtle Beach condo or taking a unit off the market, this reduces the inventory for sale, and  causes prices and the market to stabilize. Some people selling a Myrtle Beach house, just decide to rent it out.

Buyers who choose to wait much longer may be saying, in years to come, “I should have purchased this property when I had the chance”!

I am already witnessing some of the best value properties being bought up.  It is true some motivated sellers truly want out, and of course properties that are priced right have been selling quick.  I wouldn’t say prices are increasing, but I would say they seem to be stablizing.

Here is what is currently happening in the Myrtle Beach Real Estate Market.

Residential homes: asking prices range from $124,900 to $4.8 million. Average sold price is $307,700 and the median sold price is $250,000. Sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price and the average days on the market are 171 days.

Oceanfront  and Ocean View Condos 
Asking prices range from $71,000 to $2.9 million. Average sold price is $296,600 and the median sold price is $190,000. Sellers are getting about 94% of their asking price and the average days on the market are 275 days.

Condos West of 17 Business: Asking prices range from $45,000 to $2.9 million. Average sold price is $225,400 and the median sold price is $195,000. Sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price and the average days on the market are 321 days.

View my website to start your property search today and feel free to call or email me anytime with further questions.

Sell Myrtle Beach Condo – Sell Myrtle Beach Real Estate

Selling a Myrtle Beach Condo - Selling Myrtle Beach Real Estate

We call our it our “selling plan” because we work with you to develop a specific plan to sell your property, not just list it!

If you currently own property and are thinking of placing it on the market, I welcome you to contact me for more information about preparing your property for sale, selecting the right agent, pricing your home appropriately, marketing it effectively, going through the inspection processes, and receiving a timely market evaluation.

Sell Myrtle Beach Condo

Selling a Condo or Home in Myrtle Beach? Selling House / Selling Condo or putting your house or condo on the market?

See what my clients say about me:

“We just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with your services in selling our oceanfront condominium.  In a buyer’s market, with very few oceanfront condos selling in our building, you were able to get ours sold in less than 30 days; after being on the market with another company for 1 1/2 years.  We really appreciate your honesty about the Myrtle Beach market and your ability to get our condo in front of the right people.”

Forrest and Michele Browning

” After eighteen months and to other real estate companies, we contacted Jerry Pinkas of Exit Grand Strand Properties to list our condo for sale. In a very short time, we had more favorable activity than in the previous eighteen months. With Jerry Pinkas, we had a solid contract within 60 days!  We were very pleased with Jerry’s professionalism and friendly demeanor.  We would highly recommend Jerry Pinkas for all your buying or selling real estate needs”

Andrew & Gloria Tippett

“We had a property listed with another agent for approximately one year. Jerry Pinkas sold our property within 2 months of the listing!  Overall, we had a very positive experience.”  

Thanks Again,

Claudia & Emmett Hinger

Selling a condo or home is the largest business transaction most of us will ever make. 

The selling process can be very complex and time consuming, however with the aid of our services, be certain that you will come away completely satisfied and stress free.

We will establish your selling goals:

1) Desired price

2) Desired time frame

3) Motivating factors

Establish Current Market Value:

1) Competitive Market Analysis to establish current market value

2) Market activity level for comparable properties

3) Identify property’s weaknesses, potential negative perceptions

4) Comparable market trends

5) Refine asking price

Determine Buyer Incentives:

Will you pay Buyer’s closing costs or other fees, loan buy downs, co-broker commissions, bonus, etc.

When you understand current market conditions, you are better able to position yourself as a Seller. It helps to know if you are in a Seller’s, Buyer’s or Balanced market when setting your asking price. In a Buyer’s market there is a lot more competition and Buyers have plenty of choices and room to negotiate, forcing you to be very competitive when setting your price.

One of our main responsibilities is to arrive at an accurate estimate of value for your home, so we ensure a detailed evaluation and analysis of every part of your resort property. Our work doesn’t’t stop there, as we will fully investigate the real estate market and compare your property with similar listings to make sure that you receive the highest amount you deserve for your investment.

We will follow a step-by-step marketing program that will provide you with service that is professional and courteous. In the end, you will be sure that the price you set reflects the true value of your home under current market conditions . . . rest assured that you will be completely satisfied with your selling price once we have completed the proper research and evaluation of your home.

Optimize Your Listing:

1) List your property’s special features and attributes

2) Print ads, local, national

3) MLS Listing Optimization

4) Broadcast email to other top agents

5) Signs (if allowed)

6) Direct mail

7) Internet

Multiple other marketing methods

Sign Listing Agreement and Related Documents:

1) Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Agreement

2) Agency Disclosure

3) Rental Information Authorization Form

4) SC Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement

Negotiate Offer(s)

1) Evaluate offer, (price, terms, timing, contingencies, etc.) and work with you to develop a response

2) Communicate your response to potential buyer or buyers agent and continue negotiating until the offer is accepted or rejected.

3) Coordinate all necessary documentation required by the SC Real Estate Commission and various government entities.

Coordinate Closing

1) Provide owner with information on legal representation choices.

2) Coordinate inspections and other items required by contract.

3) Follow up to ensure the transaction is properly completed, recorded, and assist you with any unresolved issues.

Why List  Myrtle Beach Real Estate With Us?

 At Exit Grand Strand Properties we have established ourselves as one of the top realty companies on the Grand Strand, with offices in Myrtle Beach, Garden City, Conway, Loris, and our newest office in North Myrtle Beach. With over 235 agents, 5 offices, and extensive advertising, we have positioned ourselves as a top marking force in the Myrtle Beach area.

Jerry’s primary focus is on resort properties, vacation homes and condos on, or near the ocean.  Selling these properties, present a different set of challenges and requires a totally different approach than selling a primary residence.  You just can’t put a sign in the yard and hold an open house when prospective buyers live out of town. The required addendums, rules for financing, and numerous other factors unique to resort properties in our area, and using an agent not familiar with them can be costly.

Jerry Pinkas is one of the top ranked Realtors on the entire Grand Strand.  He is also consistently one of the top Exit agents in the Myrtle Beach area. Myrtle Beach Top Realtor, Myrtle Beach Top Real Estate Agent.

Remember, anybody can list your property, but Jerry Pinkas will work to sell it!    Why not work with the best?

Top Producing Realtor Jerry Pinkas Teaches Real Estate Class

Jerry Pinkas one of the Myrtle Beach areas top real estate agents, recently taught a class to other Grand Strand Realtors.  The 2 hour class was held at the Hampton Inn on 76th Ave N in Myrtle Beach.  Topics included, investing in Myrtle Beach properties for profit, real estate sales, real estate marking, how to boost business.   This was an exclusive class for Realtors with Exit Grand Strand Properties.  Exit Realty has 5 offices on the grand strand and over 235 agents.

Myrtle Beach most popular vacation destination for sale on east coast

For undervalued, affordable housing with a good outlook for home-price and job-market growth, there’s one region of the country that stands out: the South. Metro areas such as Austin, Texas; Baton Rouge, La.; Durham, N.C.; and Houston are all expected to see home prices increase more than 5% over the next two years — a big figure in a country where home prices are expected to trend downward overall.

“If you exclude Florida, the one area of the country that has a good outlook with respect to affordable housing and job growth is really the South,”

From an article on MSN.com 3/14/08

Myrtle Beach Top Realtor – Jerry Pinkas

Jerry Pinkas

The Herald’s Realtor of the Week is Jerry Pinkas. He is a top producing salesman with EXIT Grand Strand Properties’ Myrtle Beach office, which is located at 4600 Oleander Drive in Myrtle Beach.
Pinkas specializes in oceanfront properties, including single family homes and condominiums, many of which are purchased as personal investments.
In fact, Pinkas, now 43, has been a real estate investor since he was 21.
Pinkas was born in Baltimore, Md., and grew up there. He graduated from Towson Catholic High School and immediately entered the furniture industry as a retail furniture salesman and later became a store manager.
At the age of 21, he opened his own furniture store, Fox Furniture, on Belair Road in Baltimore.
He grew that business from a 5,000-square-foot store to a 30,000-square-foot store in five years, before deciding to get into the wholesale part of the furniture industry.
As an independent representative for several manufacturers, Pinkas then traveled a territory, including Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, and West Virginia.
It was during this time that he developed his marketing and negotiating skills, as well as his skills as a salesman.
Pinkas then bought a North Carolina furniture factory, called Stoneville Furniture, which employed more than 350 people.
Pinkas later began to look up and down the East Coast for real estate for investment and retirement.
He had always loved the beach. He found Myrtle Beach to be what he considered undervalued in the marketplace for what was available and the lifestyle that was afforded.
So he bought his first condominium in Myrtle Beach as a second home.
The next year he bought a couple more condominiums, with a game plan of eventually moving to the Grand Strand.
In 2005, Pinkas moved to Myrtle Beach permanently and entered the real estate profession.
Pinkas says that he loves the real estate business, because, “It’s all about helping people.”
He says that if he can focus his efforts and energy on the best interests of his buyer or seller clients to find what satisfies their wants and needs, it “… all comes back.”
The repeat business and referrals make it worthwhile, as well as the gratification Pinkas says that he receives.
He believes that, “if you are good at what you do, and enjoy what you do, then you can have fun at work and at play.”
Pinkas and his wife, Sheila, have three daughters, Sophia, 14, Abigail, 12, and Isabella, 6.
As a family, they decided one Halloween to host a haunted house for kids. This grew into an annual event before the family moved to Myrtle Beach, and it has continued to the present.
In fact, it grew so large, that they chose to donate the proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation to benefit children with life threatening illnesses. They have a Web site, MyrtleBeachHauntedHouse.com. Pincas has since become a wish granter for Make-A-Wish.
Sheila Pinkas is property manager in charge of Oceanfront Condo Rentals, which she and Jerry own.
Pinkas says, “you have to love what you do in order to be good at it, and you must love helping others to achieve their dreams.”
This is a key topic of a new book that he is writing, which is being published this spring. It is called “How to Buy and Sell Beach Real Estate for Profit.” It will be available in local book stores.