Now open, Ahh Green Spa.  This is a local couple bringing refreshing eco-friendly and organic products paired with fantastic esthetic services to Hilton Head Island.  Ahh Green Spa specializes in affordable massage, facials and bodywork using organic, locally made products.  With many years of combined spa experience, their team of therapists look forward to making this the very best environment for one of life’s true escapes.

A Green Getaway

Their philosophy is to complement the body’s desire to find its balances.  They strive to offer treatments with the best natural ingredients, while keeping in harmony with mother nature.  Hence, the “Green” as part of their name.  If you’re looking for a quiet escape, stop by and sign up for a great massage or facial.  Located in “Downtown” Hilton Head Island at Coligny Plaza.  This is truly a day getaway!

6 Lagoon Rd, Roller bldg, Ste. 2A
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
Hours Mon – Sat:  9:00 am – 6:00 pm
ahhgreenspa@gmail.com
Phone 843-715-2643
http://www.ahhgreenspa.com/

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St. Patrick’s Day is Thursday and most of us have noticed our yards greening up as the days are getting longer and warmer.  With spring in full action, now is a good time to be thinking of getting your yard into shape for this coming year.  March is the best time to give your yard and shrubs the first fertilizer of the year.  This has been a very cold winter for us and some cold damage may have been done to your plants around the house and may need replaced.  Last year was also a very tough year on lawns from damaging insects and rampant fungus, unfortunately because we live in the South, sometimes the best solution is lawn replacement.  When replacing sod there are some precautionary procedures that can be done to give your sod the best chances for thriving, that are not normally recommended by your average maintenance provider. Read the rest of this entry

• Listed below are some ideas to enjoy the great weather this Spring on Hilton Head Island.  This comprehensive list for the great outdoors on Hilton Head includes dining outside, picnic places, kayak rentals, bike rentals, beach parking, bike paths, spring festivals and anything under the sun.  With sub tropical temperatures and an Island weather pattern even a beach walk on a cloudy day can turn into something wonderful. Read the rest of this entry

Short sales and foreclosures have many differences, but for buyers both can offer compelling prices on properties and both require negotiating with a bank.  To get  a handle on the differences for our buyers from a Hilton Head Realtors point of view, we have listed the pros and cons of each below.  If you are a seller and have not yet reviewed your options regarding a short sale, send us an email at robbie@robbiebunting.com or call me at (843)842-0805.  Included are links to the most recent short sales and foreclosures on Hilton Head Island. Read the rest of this entry

As this market continues to change, we are finding new ways in which we do business.  It used to be that we would run a great ad for our open houses and hold our breath hoping that this ad would attract potential purchasers into our properties.  Needless to say it “physically” required the buyer and the realtor to be there.  This was such a waste of time for everyone involved.  In fact, it took longer to find a property a year ago than it does today, because our buyers are now virtual. Read the rest of this entry

In 2009, the market was barely breathing.  In 2010, the market was active in price segments under $750,000.  In 2011, we are seeing  a trend on Hilton Head Island that includes steady activity on some of our higher priced properties .  This is good news for all Hilton Head sellers that are correctly positioned in the market with fair market value on properties with good condition and location.  Below is the market trend report which shows this welcomed activity on Hilton Head Island Read the rest of this entry

REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Watch Your Words in Listing Ads.

The wording you choose in the ad for your listings is important if you want it to grab the right buyer attention.

A study by the University of Guelph in Ontario analyzed the wording of more than 20,000 Canadian home listings and found that a listing’s phrasing can influence a home’s sale price as well as the length of time it took for the home to sell.

For example, when the listing’s ad incorporated words like “beautiful” — rather than “move-in condition” — the sale price was influenced by 5 percent or more, as much as $15,000 on a $300,000 house.

Other words that reflected “curb appeal” or the attractiveness of the home, such as good neighborhood or excellent upkeep, also were found to help the property sell faster than homes that were described as “value” and “price,” the study found.

“There’s usually something that can be said in a positive way which will force a buyer reading an ad to see opportunities,” says Catherine Lindstadt, a licensed associate broker at Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate. “It’s important to help a seller elaborate on their home’s assets with details and to give the buyer a visual.”

Instead of saying “spacious,” she prefers key words such as “open floor plan,” “vaulted,” or “high ceilings.”

A University of Texas at San Antonio study found in analyzing agents’ comments left on the Multiple Listing Service that comments that state facts about a home also are associated with increased selling prices.

“Buyers are attracted to amenities that can be verified–new roof, new carpeting, updated kitchen, beautiful landscaping, golf course community, lakefront, waterfront, gated community,” says Marie Montchal, a licensed associate broker and senior vice president of relocation and ancillary services at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Relocation Center.

But beware of the word “new,” she says. “I know that ‘new kitchen,’ ‘new bath,’ ‘new roof’ and ‘new windows’ is inviting, but I have a guideline of two to three years, or ‘newer’ if it’s older than that,” she says.

Source: “Making ‘House for Sale’ SING: When Writing Your Ad, the Right Words Can Pay Off,” Newsday (Feb. 25, 2011)

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As we head into spring and rebound in our local Hilton Head Economy, it may be time to revitalize your buisiness with a new website.  We found a small local website design company that is offering an incredible all in one package including a customized full website design and web-hosting for a total of  $750.  If you are ready to start the easy design process, Hilton Head Internet Graphics offers some innovative design strategies for any business or property.

Here is what you get with your new Hilton Head Website: Read the rest of this entry