Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~

This week we met several Islanders that offer great services on the Island.  Of course if you are looking for great properties please visit www.robbiebunting.com.  Please feel free to contact the following direct or email us if you have any suggestions.

Montgomery Law Firm 

Hunter Montgomery has helped my wife and I with several of our purchases through the years and started his own practice.  He is a very personable guy and a great real estate attorney.  Attorney fees that Hunter charges are $475 for purchasers and $400.00 for sellers and refinances.  Contact Hunter Montgomery located at 200 Main Street, Suite 201-J by calling (843) 301-5267 / (843) 681-5583 (fax)  or email wahm@mindspring.com

Ocean Tides Spa

Sandy Norris at the Ocean Tides Spa is highly recommended.  With a special $75 treatment which can include A Calming Currents Massage, The Tides Stone Massage, or The Dive Deep into the Tissue Massage.  Call Sandy Norris at (843)341-8056 and make an appointment with her.  You will love heading  down to the Oceanfront Hilton in Palmetto Dunes and can even pretend you are on vacation for awhile before and after your massage.  The Hilton has a great beach, wonderful wine bar and a calming presence.  Enjoy.

ForeShore, Property Management and Marketing

If you are thinking of Rental by Owner Services for your Hilton Head Property, contact Brian Tierney (a local)and he will send a welcome package or meet you at your property(or the property you are considering).  His fee is 22% for marketing and cleaning which is very competitive and he starts at 15% if he only promotes the property.  He will get you up and running on VRBO and other internet websites and does a great job.  Brian Tierney can be reached at 843.564.5538 or on his cell at 843.304.9192.  Email him at brian@foreshorerentals.com

Gentle Spray

Ted Brammer did a great job powerwashing my home.  In fact, I now do this every year.  The benefits include looking new again, getting the north side mildew off the home and cleaning up my service yards and driveway.  The fee is reasonable and beats renting or borrowing the equipment and doing it myself(I tried and this and will never do it again!).  Call Ted Brammer at (843)671-2929 or email him at gentlespray@hargray.com

Full Service Accounting

Janett Morris has done my book keeping for years now and I must say that it has not only saved me money as she reviews my billings, it has also saved me time.  I have taken this time to sell more.  She has 30 years of experience and picks up and delivers payroll and bills.  Call Janett at (843)422-4298 or email her at Janett_Morris@yahoo.com

We hope that these contacts serve you well.  Please be sure to mention to that you found their contact information on our blog!  Thank you.

From a great Island with great People~

WE ARE~

Robbie Bunting and Jane Hyers

robbie@robbiebunting.com

Three Course Early Dining – $15

Add a Glass of House Wine – 3.25

Early bird specials, everyday 4:30-5:30.

1513 Main Street • 843.842.8866
Open Daily 5pm • Friday 4pm

Happy Hour 5 – 7 • Friday 4 – 7
$10 of bottles of wine
$1 tokens on all drinks

First Course – Choose One

House Made Pimento Cheese Dip

 Tillamook Cheddar – Smoked Gouda – Fire Roasted Sweet Peppers – Mediterranean Olives – Panzanella Crackers

Roasted Eggplant Dip

Fire Roasted Sweet Peppers – Feta Crumbles – Seasoned Pita Chips

Smoked Salmon Spread

House Hickory Smoked Salmon – Panzanella Crackers – Caper Relish

Yukon Gold Potato Chips

Fresh Chives – Gorgonzola Cheese

Second Course – Choose One

Dinner Salad

 House Greens – Crisp Garden Vegetables – Choice of: Cranberry Balsamic, Creamy Avocado Caesar, or Sweet and Sour Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

“Not so Traditional” Caesar

 Crisp Romaine Lettuce – Creamy Avocado Caesar Dressing – Manchego Cheese – Crispy Polenta Croutons

Soup Du Jour

Fresh Soups Made with Love Daily 

Third Course – Choose One

BBQ Skewers

Pork Tenderloin and Vegetable Skewer – Sweet and Smoky Barbeque Glaze – Smoked Gouda Grits – Cole Slaw

Grilled Lamb Chops

Savory Herb and Garlic Marinade – Mashed Potatoes – Grilled Asparagus

Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon

Sweet Bourbon Soy Glaze – Mashed Potatoes – Grilled Asparagus

Hawaiian Flank Steak

Teriyaki Glaze – Mashed Potatoes – Cole Slaw

Shrimp or Chicken Pasta

Angel Hair Pasta – Choice of Alfredo Sauce, Tomato Basil, or Tomato Cream Sauce

Cripsy Fish Tacos

Fresh Grilled Mahi Mahi – Roasted Corn Salsa – Cilantro Lime Crème Fraiche – Grits

Fried Seafood and Chips

Fried Shrimp – Scallops – Mahi Mahi – Cole Slaw – Homemade Potato Chips

Margherita Pizzetta

Tomato Basil Sauce – Fresh Mozzarella – House Made Basil Pesto

Bistro 17 ~ FREE Bottle of Bistro Wine with purchase of 2 entrees at dinner or 10% off Lunch.  Located in Shelter Cove Harbour.  bistro17hhi@aol.com

Designing to Sell ~ FREE 1 hour consultation that includes furniture re-arrangement and design consultation.  (843)301-3226 kellyhughes@designingtosellinc.com

Pana Roofing ~ “FREE” roof cleaning and inspection program.  Please email or call them to schedule an appointment. (843)682-2440 office@panaroofing.com

Hilton Head Prime ~ $25 off Dinner at HH Prime at the Oceanfront Hilton! Father’s Day or any day from 6/14 through 6/28/2009.  Just sign up for their email updates on special events and your $25 off dinner coupon will be waiting for you at HH Prime! http://www.hhprime.com/fathersday_popup/fathersday_popup.asp

Mortgage Network ~ “FREE” One Hour private Consultation with David Crowell~ Mortgage tune up or new purchase includes pitfalls to look out for and opportunities ahead.  Client for life program w/FREE Refi’s call (843)842-4004 dcrowell@mortgagenetwork.com.

Coastal Pools and Fountains, Inc ~ FREE pool design and setback review for home and lot owners.  FREE pool owners first months service with one year contract and FREE standard tile replacement with re-plaster of pool. (843)686-4812 or Danyg@aol.com

Bunting Construction Company ~ FREE garage floor painting included with new home construction contracts over $500,000. Offer valid 6/1/09-12/31/09 (843)384-7468 or sbunting@buntingcompany.com

Free $8,000 Tax Credit ~ FHA-approved lenders were recently given the green light to develop bridge-loan products that would allow first-time buyers (anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years) to use the benefits of the federal tax credit “upfront.”  Contact me (800)932-3652 or islandrealtor@hargray.com

Home or Villa Buyers ~ FREE one year home warranty for buyers after purchase and for sellers during the listing period.  This $550 value is paid for at closing and costs sellers nothing if I do not sell their property.  (800)932-3652 or islandrealtor@hargray.com

Studio V Yoga ~ FREE first session Yoga on the beach for all levels with the mention of this ad. Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. Meet on the Holiday Inn Beach to the right of the Tiki hut when facing the ocean. Bring a large beach towel.  Call Karen (843)816-3777 studiovforhealth@aol.com

Rental Property Buyers ~  FREE Rental Website (Vacation Rental By Owner VRBO) when you purchase a rental property with us.  This includes photos, description, a how to use session and first year payment.  (800)932-3652 or islandrealtor@hargray.com

Pro-Photo ~ 20% off vacation or family professional photos by Scott Moody.  This offer is for the sitting fee at Pro Photo.  Located on Arrow Road past Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory.  scott@prophotosc.com

Masterkey Lock Service ~ $10.00 off the first service call with the mention of this e-mail ad.  Call Richard at (843)684-0688 magnolem@aol.com

Professional Cleaning Services ~ 25% off the first deep clean for homes or villas and 20% off your first regular home or villa cleaning.  Call Zaida Lopez at (843)684-0257

Professional Painting Services ~ 20% off the first paint quote interior or exterior with the mention of this email ad.  Call Roberto Lopez at (843)689-9657

Gentle Spray Powerwash ~ 25% off the power wash of your home or villa with the mention of this email ad.  (843)671-2929 gentlespray@hargray.com

Santa Fe Restaurant ~ Free Appetizer when two or more dinner entrees are ordered(first time with the mention of this email ad.) Offer not for use with any other discounts or specials. (843)785-3838 www.santafehhi.com 

Regions Bank ~ Free with no monthly fee LifeGreen Checking Accounts for students and people over 50.  Includes a Check Card  and  direct deposit or 5 electronic transactions per month or Online Statements (otherwise $5 monthly fee).  (843) 785-5649  Mark.Brittman@Regions.com

We hope you avail yourself to the businesses and the people that have stepped forward with these offers for you.  If you have any questions or comments feel free to call or email us anytime.   Be sure to tell them “Robbie & Jane” sent you.  Thank you.

Have fun!

Robbie Bunting * Jane Hyers

Phone             800-932-3652 ~ 842-0805
e-mail            robbie@robbiebunting.com

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Dear Clients, Friends and Fellow Associates~
 
We would like to share our monthly market trend reports with you.  This crystal ball or trend report tells us where the most robust (busiest) price segments of the market are.  It will show us the active number of listings and the sales that occur each month in each pricing segment.  It also give us an actual listing to sale price, the days on the market and the number of months of inventory.
 
The most critical information that a Market Trend Report will convey is what we call the “Big Three”.  The Big Three are the 3 most vital statistics for any market place in any price range.  The big three statistics are as follows:

1.  Average number of listings taken vs. Average number of sales in a given period which will give us the number of months of inventory that we have.  

2.  Average Days on the Market for properties that do sell when they are correct in price.  

3.  Average List price to Average Sales Price which is an indication of negotiation and the firmness of the market.   

We thought the following packing list and a few cool things happening in the next few weeks would be helpful…

Fun Stuff:

1. Summer Savings Package…Book before 6/8/09 & receive 10-30% off all   daily or weekly rentals through 8/31/09(email us for more information.)
2.  HEADLINERS at Tunes & Brews Wednesday – June 10, 2009~ 5-8 pm at the Shops at Sea Pines Center
3.  Beach Bum Triathlon at Hilton Head Island – June 13, 2009

4.  Menopause the Musical…June 9-July 26, 2009 (Arts Center)
5.  Average Air Temperature 86 ~ Ocean Temperature 82 FULL MOON –    Sunday June 7th

6.  Email us and we will send more ideas!

Beach Packing List

Light colored swimsuits ~ It makes your skin appear tanner!
Camera~ bring zip lock plastic bags to protect them at the beach

Sunglasses that are polarized…Wal-Mart fishing section has the best!

Sunscreen ~  every two hours or after swimming/strenuous activity.

Flip flops ~ the cheaper the better…

Sneakers or tennis shoes depending on where you’re from
Sweat pants/sweatshirt(cold movie theaters)

Towels, buy them here, they are cheaper!

Lip Balm ~ No one likes chapped lips
Jam Box or IPOD for the beach.

Bring along some detergent (packing light is cool)

Bring a tiny flash light so you can find your way on the dark bike paths

Beach Umbrella, Folding chairs, Sand toys for kids are cheaper here!

A large mesh beach bag is good to haul all this stuff to and from the beach

Lastly, put together a beach first-aid kit. It should include things such as Aloe Vera cream, sunburn reliever, band aids and anti-bacterial ointments. Don’t forget the over the counter pain relievers and be sure to add any prescription medications that your family may need while they are traveling. 

Have fun at the beach, but be sure to take a look at real estate.  2009 will go down in the books!  Right now, we are selling some of the best real estate we have ever seen.  Buyers are being rewarded for making offers in this market. 

 
The real estate links below are interesting and can be very helpful.  By the way, if you need wireless internet access while you are on the Island, just pop by my office(#6 Queens Folly Road at the front entrance to Palmetto Dunes). Let the receptionist know you do not need any help, Robbie said it was O.K.

Cyber Homes   Click here to get some cool information about your property or the property you are looking at by simply adding your address of your current property.

Annual Credit Report   Are you ready to buy?  This service is free with Equifax, TransUnion or Experian.

All the best…Robbie Bunting and Jane Hyers

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~

I love being a “tourist for a day” on Hilton Head Island when friends and family visit.  There are so many exciting things to do and see.  They make me remember all the great things we have here as we rediscover the Island together.  As you make your plans this summer, feel free to contact us for maps, ideas and information about the area.  We have put together a list of ideas for fun including “local favorites”.  Keep in mind, this offer is not exclusively for tourists(locals may participate in the fun too)!

·     Kayaking ~ Outside Hilton Head 686-6996 Located in Shelter Cove Marina or Hudson’s off Squire Pope.  All kayak guides are trained Naturalist.  You will love the Tuesday Night Firework “Kayak Tour”

·     Historical Tours ~ Bluffton, Beaufort, Savannah & Charleston Sign up for a horse drawn carriage tour or we will arrange a small family guided tour with advance notice.  We can email easy directions to these historic cities.

·     Rent some bikes ~ Palmetto Dunes Outfitters 785-2449 Inside Palmetto Dunes across from the General Store.  You can explore 26 miles of bike paths from this central location  *Brand New Bikes… 10% off for families

·     Fireworks ~ Every Tuesday Night in Shelter Cove 6:30 – 9:30  Vendors including arts and crafts before the display June 3 – Aug 26  Go to “Up the Creek Pub” off Marshland Road at Broad Creek Marina. Enjoy the fireworks & cookout from this vantage point.

·     Coastal Discovery Museum- North Hwy 278 / Cross Island 689-6767  Take a 2 ½ hour red trolley tour w/ a stop at Harbour Town!  Tuesday and Thursday Nights at 8 pm take a loggerhead tour and talk (sightings not guaranteed) reserve. 689-6767 ext. 223

·     Lighthouse ~ Harbour Town in Sea Pines   Make the most of this trip.  Leave after lunch, go to Harbour Town and climb the lighthouse and play ground.  Take your rollerblades or bikes and visit South Beach to get a cool drink and a Salty Dog T-Shirt then dinner at Truffles in Sea Pines Center.  Keep your pass that you purchased at the gate and if you spend $100 or more in Sea Pines, the $5.00 is credited by that merchant

·     Shop ~ Tangar Outlet malls off Island or Unique Boutiques   Village of Wexford, Coligny Plaza, Harbour Town, Shelter Cove or Sea Pines Center… the shopping is fantastic.  Hit the shops early and on nice days as later in the week and especially on weather days the shops and restaurants are busy.

·     Daufuskie Island ~ Broad Creek Marina 342-8687  Rent a golf cart and check out all the Beach, Marshside Mamas Art Galleries on Daufuskie.  $23.00 Round trip ferry trips per person ~ Rent a 4 passenger golf-cart for $50.00 for the day and explore  $3.00 off per person Coupon in Where to Go Magazine!

·     Real Estate Tours ~ These tours will be informative and educational  and include exciting new opportunities around the Island.  Rainy days are not always the best for the beach, but they are the best days to preview our real estate! (if it looks good on a rainy day, you will love it on a sunny one!)

Our tours will take you into gated communities and into homes and villas that match the price point you are looking for. We have several tours a week(Mon-Sat and Sunday by Appt.) with price ranges as follows:            

             Tour 1 ~ Under $400,000
             Tour 2 ~ $400,000-$700,000
             Tour 3 ~ $700,000-$1,000,0000
             Tour 4 ~ Over 1 million

Let us know which tour you will be interested in.  On the tour you will receive a free Real Estate Information and Negotiation Package  which will include a list of current mortgage rates, a sample contract,  the top ten best buys on the Island, common addendums, a complete list of the foreclosures in the area and our very best listings for sale.   Island Real Estate Packages can be emailed or mailed to you before, after or during your visit.  Tours are not a requirement to request a package.  Thank you.

 Enjoy your summer!  Feel free to e-mail or call us to sign up for a tour or for maps to the Historic Cities above.  Our direct line is 800-932-3652 and our email is islandrealtor@hargray.com . Thank you.

~Happy Summer~

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

Dear Friends, Clients and Fellow Associates~  

Vacation Time!  Everyone needs one!  Despite the recession, with summer right around the corner, the family simply will not be satisfied vacationing in the backyard.  Fortunately Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is an easy one day drive from practically anywhere in the northeast. 

For your visit we have put together a Free Map and the best places to dine.   The pdf below includes Islander Hints, Ideas, Guides and maps to better enjoy the Island.  

Included You Will Find:

·    The Top 10 COOL THINGS for FAMILIES TO DO Map of Hilton Head & Daufuskie Island

·     Latte Lou’s Guide to his favorite places to eat

·     An Islanders Double Top Secret Ideas to enjoy with your family

·     A menu of some of the areas best real estate for sale 

Click Here For Your Free Summertime Maps and Guides

Get ready to relax and recharge those batteries. Whether it is tennis, golf, kayaking, shopping, dining, the beach, or boating you deserve a getaway.  The weather is beautiful, the Island is wonderful and we hope to see you enjoying life on an Island. 

Happy Hilton Head!

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

islandrealtor@hargray.com

800-932-3652

P.S.  If you have not yet made your travel arrangements, please feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call.  We have made arrangements with the Island Resorts, Hotels and individual property owners that we can share with you.  Feel free to share this blog address with a friend.  If you are a first time visitor and would like to recieve our e-letter….please be sure to sign up to the right.

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Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~  

Value must be seen by a buyer before a property will ever sell.  The higher the perceived value, the easier it is to justify a price.   One of the best ways to build the value for a property is to go over the checklist below.  As a fellow real estate friend once told me “we sell space and it is what comes with the space that adds additional value”.  Some call it Spanish Moss and Moon Beams, but whatever you want to call it our Island Real Estate is a value when you consider everything that you get!

Hilton Head Island Offers:

 1 – PGA Tournament
 2.38 – Million Visitors supporting our lifestyle
 3 – Plus colleges in the area area offering continuing education for retirees along with the sports they bring.
 3 – Great art centers in the area including the Art Center with Broadway type shows and talent.
 7 – top college golf tournaments, i.e. at Belfair, Long Cove, Haig Point, Palmetto Hall and others for the enjoyment of all.
 8 – Beach Parks with Access
 9 – Marinas
10 – Beautiful Gated Communities
10 – Great Schools
10 – Historical Landmarks
12 – Public Tennis Courts and over 300 total courts
12 – Miles of Pristine Beach
12 – Major Festivals and celebrations
20 – Island Parks
24 – Island Golf Courses
30 – Miles of Public Bike and fitness Pathways
42.1 – Square Miles of pure beauty
56 – Average Low Temperatures
76 – Average High Temperatures
93 – Beds in the Hilton Head Hospital(acute care)
37,918 – Population Year Round(small but great)
200 – plus college tennis teams come to HHI every year for spring practice giving access to Hilton Head residence to see them play.
200 – plus Days of Sunshine
250 – plus Restaurants
200 – plus Shops and Fantastic Boutiques
32° – 10′44″N  BY  80°44′35″W Latitude & Longitude
4.625 – 30 Year Fixed Conforming Rate
6.625 – 30 Year Fixed Jumbo Rate Today
4,700 – foot runway at Hilton Head Airport

Add these up and you have the best town on the coast to live life, vacation and experience.  Of course, fantastic prices, historical low interest rates and availability of prime properties are certainly subject to change, but the Spanish Moss and Moon Beams never ever change.  Please let us know if you have suggestions that we can add to the above list. We will re-post these additions at the end of the month.  Thank you.

From a great Island to live on,

we are:
Robbie Bunting & Jany Hyers
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