Latte Lou’s Restaurant Guide to Hilton Head Island

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Latte Lou’s List

After many years on Hilton Head Island I’m sharing some of my favorite places to eat.
There are many other good restaurants but these are the ones I consistently frequent.

Enjoy!
Lu

AMIGOS CAFE Y CANTINA
Circle Center 785-8226 & Belfair Towne Village 815-8226
Open everyday 11 to 9
My favorites: BBQ chicken salad & Chicken fajita burrito.

SANTA FE CAFÉ
700 Plantation Center 785-3838
Lunch M to F 12-2 Dinner M to Sun 5:30 to 10
Upstairs outside is the best spot. Great food.

CHRISTINE’S GO GO GOURMET & CAFÉ
Coligny Plaza 785-4646
Open M-F 11 to 2
It’s all good – especially the homemade potato chips.

SEA SHACK
Pope Ave. Executive Park Rd. 785-2464
Open Lunch M to F & Dinner M to Sat
Very casual but lots of seafood cooked anyway you like it.

FRANKIE BONES
Main Street 682-4455
Open everyday 11:30 to 10 or 11 w/ Sunday Brunch
From soup (chicken noodle) to nuts – great menu & fun bar.

SIGLER’S ROTISSERIE & SEAFOOD
Sheridan Park, Bluffton 815-5030
Dinner 4:30 to 9:30
Great Chef & Caterer. Don’t miss the Grilled Romaine Salad.

SIGNE’S BAKERY & CAFÉ
93 Arrow Road 785-9118
M to F 8 to 4, Sat 9 to 2
Casual & fresh food with full scale bakery on site.

STARBUCKS COFFEE
Pineland Station, 11 Palmetto Bay Rd
1060 Fording Is Rd, Bluffton
The ONLY place for coffee!

GRUBY’S NEW YORK DELI
Hwy 278 @ Fresh Market Shoppes 842-9111
Open everyday 8-6
Great breakfast and sandwiches – jut like I grew up on.

HINOKI JAPANESE REST. & SUSHI BAR
Orleans Plaza 785-9800
Lunch M-F & Dinner M-Sat
My only Sushi Bar… love the Wizard.

TRUFFLES CAFÉ
Sea Pines Center 671-6136 & Belfair Towne Village in Blftn
8 Executive Park Rd 785-3663
Fun, consistently good food.

IL CARPACCIO RISTORNATE PIZZERIA
Pineland Station 342-9949
Open L & D Monday to Sat.
It’s all good. Don’t miss the grilled Trout & thin Pizzas.

THE INN @ PALMETTO BLUFF
Off Hwy 46, 866-706-6565
L & D but call for reservations.
The food, ambiance & river views all make up for the drive.

WALNUTS CAFE
Sheridan Park, Bluffton 815-2877
Open M to F 8 to 3 Sunday Brunch 10 to 2
No reservations – great food, friendly place!

IT’S GREEK TO ME
16 Orleans Rd. 341-3556
Open L & D Monday to Sat.
Casual, great Greek food.

NEWLY ADDED… BISTRO 17
17 Harbourside Lane, Shelter Cove
Open every day 11 to 9
Sit outside along the boat basin and enjoy fine food.

MAINLY SANDSTONE – GOURMET GRAB & GO
35 N. Main St. 681-5721
M to F 8 – 6 & Sat 10 to 6
Great fresh food – catering also

KENNY B’S FRENCH QUARTER CAFÉ
GRAB & GO
Circle ctr. On Pope Ave 785-3315
Open T-Sat 8:45 to 9, Sun Brunch 8-3, Mon. 11 to 8.
Brunch is the BOMB & the Gumbo’s my favorite w/ ½ po-boy.

LE BISTRO
Pineland Station 681-8425
Open Lunch Tues. to F & Dinner Tues To Sat.
It’s been here forever & always serves great Mediterranean food.

MICHAEL ANTHONY’S CUCINA ITALIANA
Orleans Plaza 785-6272
Open Dinner only Mon. to Sat. (Reservations suggested)
Because it’s great fine dining – great wine list too.

If you are ever looking for something specific,
please feel free to email Jane or I at islandrealtor@hargray.com.



What can you lose by waiting to buy real estate on Hilton Head?

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Dear Future Buyers,

If you are thinking of buying property now or in the near future on Hilton Head Island, don’t take a chance on time. The real estate market is dishing up some fabulous properties that not only offer incredible pricing with impeccable condition and fabulous locations. That said, below is a true story about waiting to buy.

In 1986, I met Ron a potential buyer for a second home near the beach at our furnished Huntington Model. Ron was my first real contact with an IBM engineer. Ron was a pipe smoking, Volvo driving analytical. Needless to say, for the next three years we spoke on the phone or met numerous times reviewing square footages, villas for sale, homes for sale and compared price per square foot as it related to location to the beach.

I should also mention that in those years, inventories were high and prices were still adjusting as the 1986 tax laws changed the deductions allowed on multiple properties. We were in a market pretty much the same as we are today. Finally after three years Ron settled on the place we first met, a three bedroom Huntington Villa. I believe he got a furniture package included, but paid pretty much the same price he would have paid in 1986. The one thing Ron did lose while we over analyzed the market was the time he could have had with his wife and grand children enjoying it.

A few years passed by and I saw Ron again and we laughed about our search together and the formulas we developed. I asked him how the villa was working out and did he have any regrets. He told me then that the only thing he regretted was not doing this three years earlier. To finish the story, a few years ago I had a call from Ron’s wife to tell me that he had passed away.

How much time are you willing to lose waiting for a sign, or the right time or the right price? You just cannot take a chance on time and when you are finally ready, I now have all the formulas thanks to Ron!

Hilton Head Real Estate



Our Properties are listed everywhere!

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Did you know that we have placed our properties on over 28 web sites worldwide?  There is not an agent or company that lists their properties on more web sites.  This takes both time (Jane’s) and money (mine), but gives our properties incredible exposure.  Just one of these web sites gets our properties in front of:

 

  • 700 firms
  • 5,500 offices
  • 170,000 sales associates
  • 38 countries world wide.

 

We receive regular referrals from this web site from agents all over the world that have clients moving into the area.  We pay them a referral fee upon the successful closing from our commission.  

 

As the use of the internet continues to increase in every day real estate searches we want to increase our exposure of our properties.  Today, we have subscribed to a company that will provide several virtual tours of each property we have listed.   Our research shows that buyers spend more time looking at a property that offers great photos and virtual tours.  

 

 

By the way, the virtual tour company that we have chosen will also post our properties on their web site which is ranked in the top 15 real estate web sites worldwide.  Our properties are listed on many of these web sites including the number one web site REALTOR.COM which we upgraded to a premier level.  

 

We are working hard to market our properties.  Thank you.

Our best~

Robbie Bunting 

& Jane Hyers



Why Not Trade Your Property?

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Dear Friends, Clients, and Fellow Associates~

Trades allow sellers and buyers to move faster in a slow market.  Many of our clients do not know how the trade works and the benefits a trade offers.  I have found many sellers initially say no to a trade only to accept a trade once they fully understand the opportunity they present.  Here are just a few benefits my trade down sellers have experienced:

  1. Principle reduction 
  2. Cash out
  3. Lower fees associated with ownership  

Trades only work when you have a buyer and seller that work from an appraised value, a retail value or a wholesale value.  Buyers and sellers must work from the same value method or same page.  A one sided trade never works.  That said, here are my latest and greatest trade properties:

  • #8 Port Tack in Palmetto Dunes(4 bedroom beach home listed @$1,950,000) will trade for a home in Leamington or Indigo Run at $1,000,000 or less.
  • #213 Turnberry Village/PD(Golf 2 BR townhome listed at $329,000)
    Will trade for a 3 or 4 BR Villa up to $600  in Palmetto Dunes
  • #5 Penninsula/HP(Oceanfront/golf 5BR home listed at $1,895,000.)
    will trade for improved commercial around the country
  • #378 Fort Howell/Palmetto Hall(4 bedroom home listed at $599,000) 
     will trade for a 2 bedroom villa up to $350,000
  • #219 Jonesville Road(Large lot with private dock at $525,000)
    will trade for a rental property(home, villa or commercial)
  • #121 Dune Lane(Brand new oceanfront 5 BR Home listed at $3,999,000)
    Will trade for an oceanfront lot/teardown or oceanfront villa or apartment complex
  • #37 River Club(Deepwater access home w/5 Bedrooms offered at $2,195,000) will trade for  a waterfront villa in Shelter Cove listed at $500,000 or less.

We have properties offered by sellers that will trade throughout the area.  These properties include  homes, villas or lots that may have interest in trading.  If you have interest in finding out  more, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com.   Thank you. 

 Happy Trading !
Robbie Bunting &
Jane Hyers

www.robbie@robbiebunting.com



03/13/2009 ~ The Next 5 to SELL!

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The Next 5 To Sell!

 

 

 

         #C2 Waterford Villa

           Shipyard Plantation

This is the lowest priced 2 bedroom

 villa in Shipyard.  This Townhome

style villa overlooks the golf course

w/2 ½ baths.  This villa produces

$18k in rental income per year

$259,000

Furnished

 

#309 Barrington Court

Palmetto Dunes

This is the lowest priced oceanfront villa in Palmetto Dunes.  Beautifully furnished with large deck overlooking beach and oceanfront pool.  Great rental income!

 

$499,000

Furnished

 

#701 Barrington Park

Palmetto Dunes

This is the lowest priced 3 bedroom this close to the beach in Palmetto Dunes.   Upgraded with granite and furnishings.  This is a short sale opportunity.

 

$699,000
Furnished

 

#11 Herring Gull

Hilton Head Plantation

This is the lowest priced 2nd row home in Hickory Forest.  New wood floors, vaulted ceilings, full sized lot and 2 car garage.  This is a short sale opportunity

 

$449,000

Unfurnished

 

#5 St. George

Palmetto Dunes

This is the lowest priced 5th row ocean home in Palmetto Dunes.  Overlooks lagoon & private pool.  Great short term rentals and perfect 2nd home.

 

$699,000

Furnished

 

Based on Criteria of Price, Condition & Location

Please visit our website www.robbiebunting.com for the

Newest home and villa listings on Hilton Head Island.

 

843-842-0805    800-932-3652

Robbie@RobbieBunting.com  www.RobbieBunting.com



Another Good Month in Residential Sales on Hilton Head Island!

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Hi~

Below are the market trend statistics for February 2009 which include Hilton Head Properties only.  

 

We are seeing activity in all residential price points…although the sales over 2 million are still slower with very high inventories which means prices will be correcting on the less than premier locations for the age/condition challenged properties.  

 

The good news is we sold 39 homes in February compared to 26 homes in January, 37 villas in February compared to 33 villas in January and vacant home sites are still sitting as a result of homes selling below replacement cost.

  

According to the market research I have completed, the number of properties for sale will start declining in coming months in the residential markets on Hilton Head Island.  If you have ever thought of purchasing it is our suggestion to start looking for the choice property you’ve always wanted as the best picks will be disappearing as we move through 2009. 

Our Best,

 

 

P.S.  Please feel free to share this with our contact information.  Thank you.

             
Homes
Price Range Active Listings Pending Sold Selling $ % of List $ DOM Remaining # Months Inventory
-350,000 82 7 1 98% 45 11.7
350-550 194 8 2 91% 193 24.2
550-750 178 4 1 87% 56 44.5
750-Mil 166 2 4 91% 82 83
Mil – 2 Mil 245 2 1 92% 119 122.5
2 Mil + 168 3 1 86% 112 56
Villas
Price Range Active Listings Pending Sold Selling $ % of List $ DOM Remaining # Months Inventory
-350,000 581 21 12 88% 118 27.6
350-550 259 5 2 94% 65 51.8
550-750 125 3 1 88% 215 41.6
750-Mil 75 0 0      
Mil + 45 2 0   489 22.5
Lots
Price Range Active Listings Pending Sold Selling $ % of List $ DOM Remaining # Months Inventory
-350,000 195 0 0      
350-550 92 0 0      
550-750 41 1 0   250 41
750-Mil 28 0 0      
Mil + 58 0 0      
             



Have you been to the center of Hilton Head Island recently?

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Marshland and Jonesville Road Communities

In January 1997 the Cross Island Parkway opened the doorway to Marshland, Spanish Wells and Jonesville Roads.  Marshland Road runs through the geographic center or Hilton Head along Broad Creek.  New gated communities include Broad Creek Marina Village, Tidewater Landing and Edgewater.  Existing communities include The River Club, Broad Pointe, Cross Winds, Summer House and Bridgetown. 

 Marshland Road

New ~ Broad Creek Marina Village

 

  • Single family Community with 37 home sites total ~ 3 sold
  • Priced from $149,900 (forest) – $599,900 (deepwater)
  • Amenities – Gated Village with access to marina, restaurant and pub.  Three years of free boat storage with purchase.  Up to 90% financing, no time limit to build.
  • This property is an authentic fishing village with magnificent village architecture.
  • POA ~ $500 

 

New ~ Tidewater Landing

 

  • Single Family Community with 5 deepwater home sites ~ 1 Sold
  • Priced at $1,995,000 per home site.
  • Gated.  Each  property includes a boat dock and covered pier head
  • Todd Hawk (Owner of H2 Builders) is nearly complete on construction of his family’s personal residence on Lot #1. This magnificent 9,200 Sqft Tuscan Estate will set the standard for the rest of the community.
  • POA ~ $5,500 includes maintenance of fence gate etc., Landscaping in common areas, Irrigation insurance of such and building a capital reserve.

 Edgewater

  • A villa community with the 1st of 6 buildings completed and all 23 units sold.
  • Resale prices range from $595,000 – $850,000
  • Amenities include 24 hour security, tennis courts, clubhouse with workout equipment, pools, Jacuzzi, dock to Broad Creek, playground
  • No short term leases, Monthly regime fee only $523 with no increase for the past 4 years.

 

Spanish Wells and Jonesville Road Communities

 

If you wish to discover the local flavor drive down Spanish Wells and Jonesville Road.  Of course, you will drive by the goats and chickens, but you will also discover some small intimate upscale communities with beautiful new homes.  The new communities include The Paddocks, Shearwater, Bryant Park, Seagrass Landing and Jarvis Creek Club.  Here are some of the joys these areas offer:  magnificent marsh views, birds feeding at low tide, horse trails, tranquility, quiet, peaceful, sunsets, hidden gems on a bustling Island with cozy living at it’s finest

 

New ~ The Paddocks

 

  • Number of Properties/Number sold- 73 total lots, 44 sold.
  • Price Range – $295,000 – $950,000 – depending on size & view.
  • Amenities – 1.  Pool & Clubhouse.  2.  Children’s playground & outdoor fire pit.  3.  Lake – Dock for fishing or boating.  4.  Horse Stables/Trails.   5.  Private Island for picnicking & relaxing.  6.  Walking trails.
  • Vision or story about Development – The Paddocks is modeled after upscale, traditional beach communities of Florida Architectural Guidelines with wood columns, balconies, verandas, metal roofs, wrought iron accents and terraces.
  • POA ~ $1391.50

 

New ~ Shearwater

§         Number of Properties/Number Sold- 37 properties / 31 sold

§         Price Range from  $169,000 for lagoon view to $499,000 for deepwater view.

§         Amenities~ Peace and quiet. Gated. Community dock

§         Vision or Story about the development:  Shearwater is to Jonesville Road as the Florida Keys was originally to Florida: A quiet, peaceful enclave and a destination with views worth the drive.

       

New ~ Jarvis Creek Club

 

·    Number of Properties/Number Sold – 86 Single Family Home sites

·    Price Range $99,000 – 329,000

·    Amenities ~ 20 acres with lagoon and marsh views with a total of 86 home sites. Gated entry flanked by two mature live oaks, fresh and salt water ponds, street lights, and a pool complex that will be finished once we have our first home owner.

·    The vision behind the Jarvis Creek Club development was to offer a family oriented neighborhood with new and exciting floor plans at an affordable island price.

·    POA ~ $1000

·New ~ Abbey Glen

·    Number of Properties ~ 40 total (8 Carriage Homes, 32 Courtyard Homes)

·    Carriage Home: 2600 sqft and 400 sqft lanai, 3bed/3bath, 2 story, marsh views, 1st fl masterbed, 2nd story deck

·    Courtyard Home: 1850 sqft and 300 sqft courtyard (screened in), 2bed/2bath, den, center room fireplace

·    Price Range $529,900-700,000

·    POA $575-630/month (Insurance included)

·    Amenities:  Private Clubhouse (3000 sqft) with pool and fitness center, homeowner access 24/7.  Maintenance Free exterior and landscape.  Gated entrance.  Vision or Story about the development.  First 55+, Gated, Maintenance free community on the Island.

 




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