Recently, we have spotted a real estate trend that is something that we wanted to share with sellers, buyers and agents on Hilton Head Island.  Some of our Islanders are selling their homes and renting their homes back from the purchaser or renting other properties.  It is now possible that a purchaser can buy the home of their choice for their future needs and rent it until they make a move.  They may even rent it to the seller.  Who best to live in the home than the seller! Read the rest of this entry

Folks that love to stay at Bed and Breakfast locations simply adore them. There are locations throughout the US, but none that we know of in this incredible location.  This CIRCA 1883 Lighthouse offers a story and history that will attract guests worldwide.  It is zoned for an additional twelve (12) development units totaling twenty five total rental bedrooms for a perfect B & B! Read the rest of this entry

Had a glass of wine with a client the other night as we admired their newly purchased villa.  We talked about the 70 degree weather we were enjoying on Hilton Head and my client mentioned that they were now thinking of making the move permanent.  Keep in mind, 10 years earlier these same clients told me they would never  consider moving from their Ohio hometown.  That was their home, Hilton Head was just a fun place they loved.  It was never considered a place to live full time. Read the rest of this entry

There are two types of Quarter Ownership on Hilton Head Island.  With a rotating quarter, an owner gets 6 two-week ownership periods spread throughout the year plus a single week in January.  Each year the ownership periods adjust so that over a four-year period, each owner has had access to all 52 weeks.  With a fixed quarter, the 13 weeks are back to back depending on which quarter you own (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th). Read the rest of this entry

For a while there it was like having a secret fishing hole.  I would show a great property at a compelling price and WHAMM the buyer would be on the hook .  The deals were too good to let go and buyers stayed on the hook as long as the value was good.  We did lose some buyers due to impatience or an even better deal, but all in all 99% of the short sales we have been involved with closed.   I admit that I do not know everything about short sales, but some of the things that I have learned should help other buyers, sellers or agents.  Read the rest of this entry

Short sales are easy if everyone knows the rules up front.  Of course the #1 rule that always applies to short sales is that Patience will be rewarded.  Listed below are some of rules that may apply and have written another report on How to buy or sell a short sell on Hilton Head.  If after reading these rules you have others that you would like to contribute, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com.   Read the rest of this entry

In the last few years, financing for home sites and construction loans have been very difficult to find.  Now with the incredible values that these home sites offer, we have found a lender that is not only on the Island, they make their decision locally.  South Carolina Bank & Trust offers Lot and Construction-Permanent loans with rates as low as 3.75%.  Building a new home can once again be an exciting alternative for prospects looking to move.

Local Decisions and Personal Service

At South Carolina Bank and Trust(SCBT) they make local decisions, and are ready to be your full service, community bank.  They have a wide range of mortgage products from 1 to 10 year ARMS as well as conforming and jumbo fixed products.  Feel free to contact Andrew for your mortgage needs, contact Andrew Phillips at 843-342-1957