Palmetto Previews is my companies quarterly publication.  It is mailed to all Palmetto Dunes, Shelter Cove and Leamington Property owners as well agents mail this every quarter to their buyers that live off the Island.  With a distribution of over 35,000 copies we have recently started distributing this publication to the Oceanfront Marriott and the Oceanfront Hilton Hotels.  It is also distributed all through Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove in easy take one racks. 

Dunes Marketing Group is the only real estate company in this publication. 

The newspaper style newsletter offers Island events, interesting articles about the Island and real estate information across the Island.  This seasonal guide also offers shopping and dining information for Palmetto Dunes. 

Click here for the FALL/WINTER Palmetto Previews

If you have interest in any of the articles or would like more information on any of the properties please email us at islandrealtor@hargray.com .

All the best~

Robbie Bunting

800-932-3652

P.S.  To search other properties or the MLS on Hilton Head Island +++CLICK HERE+++

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~

“The Winter” offers great weather on Hilton Head Island. Currently we are enjoying “chamber of commerce” days on the Island with temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s, blue skies and spectacular sunsets. The Island is kept warm by thermos(ocean breezes) over the warm sea. These sub tropical temperatures on Hilton Head Island are perfect for snowbirds or real estate shoppers looking for a warm weather escape. In fact, the winter is described as the sports season with perfect weather for golf, long beach walks, biking, tennis and other outdoor activities.

The Real Estate Market is quite busy with the market building from the bottom up and the top down. We are selling villas and homes under $750,000 at a fairly regular and predictable rate. With the forecast that interest rates may be on the rise in Spring 2010, buyers right now are seizing a timing opportunity for property, price and rates. 

As the market heals, we are seeing more activity in the upper price ranges on the Island as buyers bring their equity from up North to Hilton Head Island. The middle of our market are properties priced $800,000 – 2 million and offer much value after 2 years of adjustments.  

Of course, we have can arrange special travel packages at discounted rates for your next visit with our corporate agreements with other rental companies.  So before booking a villa, home or resort on Hilton Head Island, let Jane and I know your dates and preferences for your visit(by e-mail) and we will see how much we can save you.

From a great Island to visit in the Winter Months~

We are~

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S.  For a special mini-vacation package on Hilton Head +++CLICK HERE+++

P.S.S.  For October’s Market Trends Report for Hilton Head Island Properties +++CLICK HERE+++  Please visit www.robbiebunting.com for more our properties and to seach the MLS.

Dear Friends, Clients and Fellow Associates~

My mom once called me the 30 day wonder because of my ability to sell properties quickly.  Needless to say, I have put together a schedule of the first 30 days for our listings so that our potential sellers can see why a listing has a greater chance of selling with us. 

The first 30 days in listing to sell your property on Hilton Head Island!

This calendar is full of events that put our sellers properties in front of both buyers and agents.  The key to selling property includes proper pricing for both condition and location.  However, if all three of these come together a 30 day sale can take place.   Please click on the following link to see why it is best to sell your property in the first 2 months;   Full Market Activity Chart 

We can market and sell your property and will tailor a marketing plan for you.  Please email us at islandrealtor@hargray.com for a full market study on your property.

From an Island where a 30 day sale can take place,

We are,

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

800-932-3652

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~

As a Realtor on Hilton Head Island I am often asked about three things.  The weather, the market and my family.  In order to save some time, I have summarized all of these in one handy print out.  So now when I meet a buyer I can hand this to them as we jump in the car to find their paradise!

Smart Buyers will rush to buy real estate this winter.  Interest rates are forecasted to rise in spring of 2010 if the Federal Reserve stops purchasing the mortgage-backed securitiees.   We could see interest rates crossing 6% by the end of March 2010 if this occurs.   This would mean a loss of buying power up to $60,000 for a $350,000 loan.  The additional interest alone would be $108,000 more paid over the life of this loan. 

Hilton Head weather is simply better!   The Island is kept warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by thermos or the ocean breezes over the warm sea(that is why you see people swimming in the ocean in January).  In fact, our moderate winter days are typically warmer than other inland southern cities.  As well winter months have less rain than the wetter summer months with sub tropical temperatures that are perfect for snowbirds or real estate shoppers looking for a warm weather escape.  The winter is the Island’s sports season, which is perfect for golf, long beach walks, biking, tennis and most other outdoor activities.

The real estate market is healing.  The market is healing from the bottom up and months of available inventory is decreasing in properties under $750,000.  As these markets heal, buyers with equity will be purchasing our larger properties that offer attractive pricing.  Homes will see a jump in all price points if the new housing credit passes later this week.  First-time home buyers would be eligible for $8,000, but purchasers don’t have to be first-time buyers. Anyone who has owned a home for at least five years could get a $6,500 credit on a new residence. 

My son’s are touring colleges.  Many of my clients have been buying and selling real estate with me before I had a family.  It is hard to believe for both of us that we are now looking at colleges.  My wife is a great planner and has made me realise it is important not to take a chance on time.  I pass this on to you as timing has never been better to buy real estate…please note time flies!

From Hilton Head Island with great winter weather, great prices and great families~

WE ARE~

Robbie Bunting and Jane Hyers

P.S. Baby Boomers are now turning 60 at the rate of 8,000 a day and represent 38% of our total population in this country.  The way I see it based on 2.5 million visitors per year to Hilton Head Island, we have over 950,000 of these Baby Boomers visiting the Island with about 50,000 of them turning 60 years old every year for the next 17 years.  Our recommendation is to be ahead of this herd!  We are just beginning to hear the rumble.