Article: Condo Developers Find Growing Market in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Area.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)

Apr. 13--Forget the half-size closets, cramped kitchen cabinets and stackable washer-dryers.

Today's condominium has grown up, branched out and blossomed into a new creature that much more resembles a house.

"Four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a fireplace, a video room ... how far do you want to go?" said architect Tom Pegram of Pegram Associates.

The firm is planning a beachfront condominium project with units ranging from 1,100 to 3,200 square feet.

"You're increasing things by about 50 percent in sizes ... focusing on livability," Pegram said.

As condominiums continue adding space and amenities such as garages, they may become ...

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