Myrtle Beach Real Estate, Mark Loomis

09/19/2026

How to make your ceilings look higher.

Play with contrast, try color drenching, or choose one of these three colors to reflect natural light and create the illusion of space. [Real Simple]

If you want to give your room the illusion of height, all you need is a few designer paint tricks to create the effect. Try these designer-approved ideas for giving your room a more open and airy vibe—with just a can of paint.

09/18/2026

7 exterior problems to fix now.

September is the time to clear your gutters, fix cracks and seal any gaps. Why? Materials cure better before the colder weather. [The Spruce]

Waiting until ice is coating the ground is a bad idea. These 7 exterior problems should be dealt with in September just as the leaves start to fall.

09/18/2026

💥JUST SOLD 💥

Sometimes life throws you a curveball and plans have to change. That's what happened here. A "life event" required the sale of this beauty so the sellers could move on.

🏠 The home was priced CORRECTLY, had 14 showings in 3 days, received multiple offers, and the sellers accepted a solid contract that closed right on time with no speed bumps along the way.

💪 That's what happens when you put my 30 years' of experience to work for YOU - you get REAL RESULTS.

No fluff. No broken promises. No lies. Just an honest discussion of the current housing market, along with another honest discussion regarding the seller's motivation(s) to sell.

📲 And the key to a successful closing - it's the rapidly-dying "art" called COMMUNICATION. Many people are shocked to learn that the $1200 computer we all carry in our pockets can actually do something super rare - it's called "make a phone call". It's shocking how quickly you can resolve any issues, problems, speedbumps, etc. if you just pick up the phone and call the correct people (or keep calling until you reach the correct people). NOT texting and then wait for a reply while you're left on "read". Not e-mailing and hoping to see a reply sometime this month. Not sending Facebook messages in hopes the other party sees it in between their IG, FB, X, and Tik Tok feeds.

That's just ONE of my many "superhuman" skills these days - I know how to use a telephone (yes, I'm old enough to have had a landline phone with the squiggly cord that wrapped around the corner so no one could "hear" your conversation).

So, if you're looking to BUY or SELL real estate in the Greater Myrtle Beach area, feel free to either CALL me, or you can TEXT me or EMAIL me and I'll reach out to you via PHONE (or your preferred method of communication).

TALK SOON.....

09/17/2026

When to buy Halloween decor.

Last year, 49% of consumers did their Halloween shopping BEFORE October. Don't want to miss out? Outdoor decor sells out first. [BHG]

The Halloween season creeps up earlier and earlier every year. Here’s how long you have until your favorite products sell out.

09/16/2026

**** Selling mistakes that could cost you ****

Overpricing, choosing the wrong agent and skipping repairs can all cause your home to sit on the market longer and lead to price cuts. [Real Simple]

Don’t sabotage your chance at a speedy, top-dollar home sale.

09/16/2026

What is Your Home Worth NOW 🏡

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09/15/2026

Got a bathroom without a window?

Running your bathroom fan for 20-30 minutes after a shower can help keep moisture, mold, and costly damage at bay. [The Spruce]

Bathroom fans are designed to vent odors and moisture outside the home, but many people use them incorrectly. Find out what mistakes you may be making.

09/14/2026

Build a bistro for your pet?

With a bit of DIY prowess, some decorative shelf brackets and heat-activated hem tape, your pet’s dining setup could be through the woof. [BHG]

Step aside, boring food and water bowls. This adorable kitchen update is the ultimate dinner spot for your dog—and it comes together in just a few hours!

09/14/2026

As much as I'm happy to have this one sold after MULTIPLE OFFERS, the sellers have become friends over the years as I've worked with them on multiple real estate transactions. I sold them this house in 2017, and now I've sold it for them once again.

They thought this would be their "forever home" when they purchased it 9 years ago.

They made friends with their neighbors.

Enjoyed the community pool just 2 lots down the street.

The community is easily accessible to everyday needs and only a 5-6 minute car ride straight to the beach.

But then life happened and they had a chance to buy a family home on 20 acres back in their hometown in North Carolina as they felt the calling to move back closer to family.

So, we listed the home AT THE CORRECT PRICE and they kept the home turn-key ready at all times.

We had many showings the first 3 days and then had multiple offers on the home and it went under contract after only 4 days on the market. It successfully closed with no hiccups along the way.

No, Realtors are NOT magicians, BUT the great ones have their finger on the pulse of the real estate market and are not afraid to tell the honest-to-goodness truth even when sellers (and buyers) don't want to hear the truth. The truth is amazing when it works in your favor, but it's not so welcome when it's not in your favor.

The TRUTH is that the SC real estate market is actually quite healthy with a LOT of demand from buyers. The only problem we have in this market is that MANY of the properties are simply OVER-PRICED. That's either because a seller purchased the home a few years ago during what we now know was the height of the market, or because a seller is simply unrealistic and believes the market will somehow magically find that ONE BUYER who will simply over-pay for your home.

If you'd like to actually SELL your home AND would like to stop WASTING your time with a bunch of "YES MEN" and are willing to have an honest conversation based on numbers and market data (and not everyone's feelings or hopes for some non-existent "magical" outcome), then I'm always HAPPY TO HELP!

Call/text me at 843.333.3568 to schedule a private, honest, no-holds-barred REAL conversation. Maybe we are a fit, maybe we aren't....regardless, you will STILL receive only RESPECT and HONEST INFORMATION from me.

Looking forward to working with you to get your home sold (in hopefully 4 days or less!).

09/14/2026

The "fresh-start effect."

September is packed with transitions (the end of summer, shorter days), making it the perfect time for a clean slate. [Real Simple]

Fresh-start effect explains the September reset, why fall boosts motivation, and how to build habits without perfectionism.