If you are looking for the perfect getaway, escape to Hilton Head Island this fall!  Near perfect temperatures, clear skies, fun fall festivals, unbelievable sunsets, a more relaxed pace and very little rain make fall visits truly wonderful.  It really is a beautiful time of the year. We invite you to experience fall on Hilton Head Island and stay in one of our big beautiful homes or amazing villas!

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Fall is one of the best times to visit the Hilton Head area.  The weather in the Hilton Head area is nice, the pace is slow and there are many fall festivals to enjoy.  If you have not yet planned your fall accomodations, please click here to plan your Fall Getaway!  Listed below are some great Fall Festivals to Enjoy! Read the rest of this entry

September is quickly approaching! That means it’s time to bring out the jackets, long-sleeve shirts, and denim jeans.

But what are you doing to bring your home into fall?

Here are a few easy decorating ideas you can do to welcome the cooler temperatures and beautiful colors into your home.

DIY Home Decorating Tips for Fall

You don’t have to paint your walls or buy new furniture to get your home ready for fall.

Instead, you can use some simple seasonal tricks to welcome autumn leaves and pumpkin spices into your home, and impress your visitors in the process.

1. Bring Out the Cinnamon- and Pumpkin-Scented Candles

The smell of those warm spices gently wafting throughout your home is enough to energize you for the season.

Light a few candles in your kitchen or living room, as well as other rooms that receive the most traffic in your home. Your home will be looking — and smelling — festive in no time.

2. Stick a Seasonal Flag Outside

Personalize your front yard by placing a welcoming fall flag by the mailbox, in your front garden, or hanging from your front porch. Let people know that you’re ready for autumn!

3. Swap Out Your Dining Table Centerpiece

Put the colorful summer tones away for next year and bring out your festive fall accents.

Make a seasonal statement with the centerpiece on your dining room or kitchen table. Some simple autumn centerpiece ideas include:

• red, orange, and yellow pillar candles
• roses or colorful leaves in a vase
• small pumpkins
• old-fashioned lanterns
• a bowl of apples

4. Hang a Festive Wreath on Your Front Door

Add some fall foliage, colorful ribbon, or burlap accents to an autumn wreath and catch the eye of your friends and neighbors.

People tend to notice your home’s decorations when they first spy your house, which is why front door accents are often included in tips for increasing curb appeal. Display your fall home readiness with a red, gold, and brown wreath on your door!

5. Decorate Your Shelves with Pine Cones and Oak Leaves

If you have a mantle above your fireplace or an empty space on a bookshelf, fill it with simple arrangements of fall foliage — pine cones, oak leaves, acorns, and pumpkins.

To truly make a statement with your decor, pair vibrantly colored leaves with a white or neutral color base, and enjoy the display capture the attention of passersby.

6. Put a Pumpkin on Your Front Porch

Nothing says fall as much as a round pumpkin sitting on your porch steps.

When pumpkins come in season, you can purchase one for Halloween fun or simply as a seasonal accent.

Staging Your Home for Sale This Fall?

These DIY home decorating tips work well to increase your curb appeal if you’re selling your property this season.

If you have any questions about home staging tips or about selling your home, contact us at any time. We would be happy to provide you with the answers you need.

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If you love HGTV’s Beach Front Bargain Hunt and the Hilton Head Area check out the YouTube above.   The show includes a couple searching for the perfect home for their growing family.  The weather was fabulous and you will love following this couple as they explore Daufuskie Island.  This show will certainly introduce Daufuskie Island nationally to people that may have never heard of it before.   Tune in and watch as we hunt for a house big enough for their large family.

Buyers need to beware when  using Automated Valuation Models (AVM’s) to determine property values.  AVM’s are values based on averages and found on websites including  Zillow, Trulia and Homesnap .  The problem with using AVM’s is that they do not account for unique property features.  There is, however, a way to improve these AVM’s.

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With mortgage rates so low, many investors are choosing to invest in real estate, as it is more tangible and understandable than stocks. According to Bankrate’s annual investment research, 27% of Americans with money to invest would choose to invest in real estate over any other investment. Because Hilton Head real estate is becoming popular again among investors, here are tips for investing in the local market. Read the rest of this entry