Commercial real estate offers distinct challenges and opportunities compared to residential properties, requiring investors to consider zoning, financing, and local regulations. Frank shares his journey from restaurant tenant to building owner, explaining how buying properties can provide business stability while offering long-term investment benefits.

• Zoning restrictions and local regulations can significantly impact commercial property use
• Owner-occupied commercial buildings often receive preferential financing terms
• When leasing commercial space, tenants face base rent plus CAM fees and potential profit-sharing
• Successful business ownership requires constant adaptation to changing market conditions
• Determination is the key driver of business success—even more than careful planning
• Emerging markets like Loris and Georgetown offer better investment value than prime Myrtle Beach locations
• Short-term rentals provide flexibility for personal use while long-term rentals offer stability

Make sure to like and share us on your social media of choice, and vote for Carolina Bays as Best Home Builder and Best Sunroom Contractor on the Beach in the WMBF contest.

Rob and Frank discuss fire safety measures for homeowners in the wake of recent wildfire concerns in Carolina Forest, providing practical tips to protect homes from fire damage.

• Recent Carolina Forest fire started in a neighborhood's woodlands and continues to smolder despite rain
• First responders successfully prevented loss of homes though smoke issues persist in some areas
• Covering gutters with products like Gutter Helmet prevents accumulation of flammable debris
• Non-combustible siding like Hardy Plank offers superior protection over traditional wood options
• Double-pane windows and fiberglass/steel doors provide better fire resistance than older materials
• Composite decking materials like Trex and aluminum pergolas offer better fire safety than wood
• Strategic landscaping choices include avoiding highly flammable materials like pine straw
• Removing connected fencing between properties prevents fire from spreading between homes
• Over 37,000 wildfires have burned 7 million acres in 2024, with 4.8 million homes at high risk

If you're looking at any kind of storm or fire protection for your home, call Carolina Bays – we can help with fortification and safety improvements that protect against multiple types of threats.

The art of staging and making a impactful first impression are crucial in securing the best offers for your property.

This week, Rob and Frank are joined by a very special guest, Carolina Bays own Val Lyons, who shares her expert advice on the importance of preparation and staging to create a memorable first impression and maximize returns.

In this episode Frank and Rob draw from Rob's extensive expertise in building practices to empower homeowners with actionable steps to enhance their home's security. Rob shares his top 5 recommendations for storm protection from a builder's perspective, providing valuable insights to help homeowners create a safer living space.

They also celebrate the culmination of Rob’s remarkable tenure as state president of the HBA (Home Builders Association), a distinction that elevates Carolina Bays above other custom home builders and remodeling companies.

The Modern Homes Podcast's latest episode focuses on buying a new construction home, stressing the importance of having a buyer's agent. A key reason for this is that the on-site realtor works for the builder. Additionally, an independent agent can offer a wider selection of communities and builders, outlining the specific advantages of each. Various builders provide different incentives, which on-site agents may not always share, including homes offered at deeper discounts for various reasons.

In this episode of The Modern Homes Modern Homes Podcast, Frank recounts his impressive feat of securing three homes under contract within the same week, with two situated in Conway. The conversation centers on prevalent real estate preferences and necessities among clients from the north, underscoring the shortage of basements as a storage option. Rob discusses current trends from Pro Builder Magazine, citing the article "The New American Home", which features a floating staircase as a functional accent, advanced shower systems, and continuous insulation panels for enhanced thermal protection.

Live from the Home Show! This week, Rob and Frank discuss why Carolina Bays is your top local choice for building, remodeling, listing, buying, or selling your current or next home. Several of our strategic business partners also had booths to showcase their various products and services to the public.

In the first episode back from Frank's overseas trip, the guys analyze trends for 2025. They discuss the crucial role of accurate home pricing and strategic upgrades that boost saleability. They also emphasize the importance of networking and providing clients with trusted, vetted, and exceptional referral contractors and service providers.

Stop by the Home Show this weekend and meet us at the Carolina Bays Real Estate & Construction booth where we will have Mason Zeglen from Chef Swap at the Beach signing autographs Saturday. Teagan Brown from WMBF Sports will be signing autographs on Sunday