Below are some ideas for lot owers in this market:

1.  Trades  ~  Only in this type of market do we find owners of villas and homes that are interested in trading for lots.  The benefits to trading your lot for a villa or home include:

·        Offset ownership expenses by renting long or short term

·        Enjoy it as a second home.  

·        Move in to it

Your lot does not have to be debt free as the new loan is originated on the villa or home and the old lot loan is satisfied.  In fact, right now interest rates are fantastic for homes and villas. 

2.  Offer Seller Financing ~ Here is a great idea from my financial wizard team.  If you want to sell your lot and own it free and clear offer seller financing!  Right now our buyers of lots are having a difficult time finding loans.  The beauty of offering seller financing is you can earn 6-7% on your money.  In fact, that is better than holding on to it!  

The ideas above are to help us help you get your lot sold. Be well and let us know if you have any questions or ideas to share.

All the best,

Robbie

Thank you for your trust and business in 2008!  We are excited about this New Year and all of the opportunity it offers! 

As we head into 2009, we would appreciate you mentioning us to your friends, neighbors and family.  These referrals help our community grow.  Please let us know when you mention us as sometimes we cannot give thanks where thanks is due!  We are grateful for these referrals and will return this favor when you buy or sell with us(or let us know how we can help).

As many have asked, below is a recent list of foreclosures and short sales in the area.  In this foreclosure list are some great properties at some very compelling prices.  Our biggest concern is we miss all these good buys after “bottom” passes by because bottom will only be seen in hinsight.  It is fact that bottom can be negotiated easier now, than later.  All bets are off when bottom is in the rear view mirror.  Also be sure to click on the link in the left corner of this blog titled”listings” as we have positioned our exceptional properties with incredible location and condition to be a value in this market.  Price is what you pay, value is what you recieve. 

As we head into this great New Year our continued goal is to help our clients succeed, provide exceptional service and create raving fans.  Let us know how we can serve you!

Expect the best,

 Robbie Bunting &
Jane Hyers

Interest Rates ~ 15 Year Fixed – 4.25%  &  30 Year – 4.625%

Homes in Palmetto Dunes

69   Offshore                    $599K

24   Mooring Buoy            $1.2M

 Homes in Wexford

26   Harrogate Dr            $749K

59   Yorkshire Drive         $879K

Homes in Sea Pines

29   Acorn Lane                  $319K

3     Fawn Lane                  $349K

14   Fawn Lane                   $399K

8     Evergreen Lane            $449K

43   Club Course Dr             $535K

36   Wisteria Lane               $539K

12   East Garrison Pl            $625K

Homes in Forest Beach

1    Dove Street                   $396K

16   Mallard                       $1.249M (one of my favorites)

12   Myrtle Lane                 $1.324M

Homes in Indigo Run

18   Brewton Court                $429K

 Homes in Port Royal

80   Barony Circle                  $495K

Homes in Palmetto Hall

36   Tucker Ridge                  $490K

 Homes in Spanish Wells

26   Well East Drive               $299K

40   Widewater                    $2.49M

 Villas in Palmetto Dunes

7401  Anchorage                    $264K

7417  Anchorage                     $280K

252    Captain’s Qtrs                $391K

412    Mail Sail                        $650K

666    Queens Grant                 $189K

1954  St Andrews                    $200K

1878  St Andrews                    $489K

59     The Moorings                 $360K

35     The Moorings                 $375K

304   Tradewinds                    $490K

28     Tradewinds                    $490K

41     Wateroak                       $369K

 Villas in Sea Pines

1807  Bluff Villas                      $269K

1266  Harbourtwn Cb               $525K

 Villas in Shipyard

102    Beach Walk                    $279

27      The Cottages                 $325

Greetings from Hilton Head Island!

Now is the time to plan another trip to Hilton Head Island. During the “Sports Season” we experience some of the Island’s best weather. Traditionally days are warm and sunny – perfect for golf, tennis, bicycling, walking on the beach and most other outdoor activities.

 Our Sports Season Package may be just what you’re looking for. How about an accommodations and unlimited golf package at Palmetto Dunes Resort for just $99.00 per night per person? The package includes a 4 day/3 night stay in a luxurious villa and golf on one of the three championship courses in the resort!

The sports season is also an excellent time to reconsider real estate opportunities on the Island. Perhaps when you were here last you didn’t have enough time to comfortably make a purchasing decision. During the busy rental season it’s sometimes difficult to see all the properties of interest. Now, when the pace is more relaxed it’s a good time to look again.

Plus, there has never been a better time to look again. Inventories are the best they have been in many years, some sellers are highly motivated and interest rates are historically low.  Great selection, lower prices and excellent financing are all available to you at this time!

If you or your friends would like to receive more information on the Sports Package or real estate, please call me toll free at 800-932-3652 or email at Robbie@RobbieBunting.com. I will gladly help you obtain accommodations or any information requested.

I look forward to hearing from you soon and hope you avail yourself once more of the opportunity to enjoy the unique beauty of Hilton Head Island.

Best regards,

Robbie

Your Island Realtor

We looked at how people move around the Island Area, and we realized that trading properties can work out well for our clients and agents in the area. 

Come to Wine Times 4, located in Suite J7C in the Village at Wexford,  for 1/2 price happy hour Monday January 5, 5 pm til 10 pm, 1/2 off all 72 bottles of wine served by the Enomatic Preservation and Serving System.  See you there!!

Green is good and we are updating our client contact information via email.  If you would please take a moment and email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com  this will update our records with your current e-mail.

We believe that utilizing e-mail could help us provide you with more timely information and more efficient service.  Also, with your permission we can send you important information which will reduce the amount of mail you receive and save a couple of trees in the process.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 800-932-3652.  Otherwise, we will look forward to helping you in 2009!

Best wishes,

Robbie Bunting                                Jane Hyers

Broker Associate                                      Client Care/REALTOR

Are you ready for the New Year?

We are grateful for the real estate relationships that we have been able to share with you in 2008.  We’ve been able to counsel and serve you in ways that have impacted our lives and effected the businesses of many. We have worked with excellent Realtors in the area and put together real estate transactions including trades and negotiations that were incredibly challenging, yet we both persisted and closed.  We want to thank each and every one of you and let you know that we wish to continue building this relationship long after that closing.

In this New Year, we will deliver huge value you in 09.  We will provide insight to the market that includes trends that we follow and timing opportunities that the market presents to agents, sellers and buyers.  We resolve to continue to bring powerful, impactful, relevant, and timely information to you.  We believe that 2009 is the year for our clients to make their real estate and their lives what they want it to be and we want to be the catalyst that ensures these successes.

My question for you is what do you want to achieve in 2009?  What is it that you dream of?  If you are not quite sure, let’s sit down eye to eye or on the phone and develop a real estate strategy.  We have a team that include appraisers, lenders, tax attorneys, repair people and contractors that can help us get headed in the right direction.  The strategy session is free and informative.  To schedule a strategy session, simply email me at robbie@robbiebunting.com .  Who knows where this path will take you?

Stay safe and warm and we hope and pray that each of you have a wonderful 2009.  To Your Achievement of Real Estate Success in 2009!  We hope to provide excellent information in this Blog in the days ahead.  If you would like us to publish an article or do some research that we can share with others, simply let us know via email or phone….thank you!

Our light bows to you….

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S.  By the way, personally speaking in 2008 I found great challenge and growth.  I completed my 3rd Marathon(the training was the real goal) and I earned the top Agent Award at Dunes Marketing for Closed Transactions and more improtantly Top agent for CLOSED LISTINGS.  I share this award with Jane Hyers and the great clients that trusted their properties with me and most importantly reacted to market conditions in a timely manner.