Sign up for a private link to our Multiple Listing Service

We now offer a free private link to our MLS for our buyers, future prospects and Sellers.  This link will email in new listings automatically.  It is completely private and offers you real time updates.  If you would like to try this service out, please email my assistant Jane Hyers at islandrealtor@hargray.com for more information. Read the rest of this entry

Only two weeks away ~ The Verizon Heritage April 12-17th

Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort is recognized as one of America’s top courses, and is repeatedly selected by the PGA TOUR professionals as one of their favorite golf courses to play. Read the rest of this entry

How good is your memory?

Do you remember real estate prices in 1990?  I was digging through my archives and found this article “Agents Snubbing Listings with Unrealistic Prices”  The article is very appropriate today, even though it was written in 1990.  Many sellers were listing their properties with undrealistic prices and agents and buyers were snubbing than as they are now! Read the rest of this entry

The bottom is here or can be negotiated! Buyers should beware if bottom is hit too hard it can hurt.  There are certain rules a buyer may want to follow when they buy real estate on Hilton Head Island today.  Of course, we can help you negotiate a smooth landing in this new market.  We have listed the top 10 Ten buyer rules that can make a buyers life a little more comfortable below: Read the rest of this entry

Update your villa’s kitchen and baths!

If you own a villa or are looking at a villa that is in dire need of remodeling, we have asked our remodeler to provide a one stop shopping experience for your kitchen and bath!  He has done some pricing and found terrific deals that offer the opportunity to transform your villa.  If you are listed for sale or thinking of selling, or just want to enjoy your villa, this is a great time to remodel!  As an agent, this is great information  to know when you are selling a villa that needs updating! Read the rest of this entry

Do you dream of living on Hilton Head Someday?
Let’s assume you own a home free and clear in Ohio, or have a small mortgage.  If you are over 62, you can get a Reverse Mortgage on the current property, and use the proceeds to purchase a Hilton Head  home or villa!  And the best part is that you have no payment on the home “up North”.  Reverse Mortgage Program. Read the rest of this entry

If you are ready to start your Hilton Head area spring gardening, here are two ideas.

1. Plant a medicinal herb garden(enjoy the article below) or contact Kaycey Hadl to plant a herb garden for you!  Not only does her company do terrific landscape design, they also provide installation and maintenance.  There email is anchorland@gmail.com
2. Call Christine at Sea Pines CSA for a truckload of Mulch for your flower beds.  Of course, you may have to wait for delivery(there were 28 loads in front of mine and I have to wait a week or two), but the mulch is free(with the exception of any gate fees).  The phone number for the free mulch is (843)671-1343.

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By Todd Brooks

Indications show that the 2010 rental season will be better than the 2009!

The landscape of the vacation rental industry has changed over the last several years.  The trend has been to book vacation plans closer to arrival date.  The vast amount of information available on the Internet has enabled the potential guest to check availability and have numerous selections to choose from, eliminating the “sense of urgency” that we experienced in the prior years.  As the economy weakened, the mindset of the traveler was to hang on to their money as long as possible. Read the rest of this entry