If you have ever thought of owning a rental property, consider the advantages of purchasing a Hilton Head Vacation Villa. The villas on the Island vary in location, size and price with views including ocean, golf, pools and the Low Country. Owning a vacation villa has never been so good! Factors include low pricing, great locations, better rental opportunities and some very compelling reasons to jump into the market. Here’s why!
Activity has been brisk in the Hilton Head Real Estate Market at a time when sales are typically slower. Confidences have been on the increase and buyers recognize some of the best discounts by purchasing in December and January in the Hilton Head Area. Add the post recession pricing, great properties and low interest rates and these could be very strong sales months ahead.
We had a great summer on Hilton Head Island. We hope you did too! Some highlights included 320 sea turtles nesting on our beaches, our new Shelter Cove Towne Center Grande Opening, the addition of new Sea Pines amenities and a record breaking rental season. As the busy summer season winds down, we move into timing opportunities for Hilton Head Island for property owners, buyers and sellers. Read the rest of this entry
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.
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
Moving in the Hilton Head Area is different than moving in other places. Reasons include narrow roadways, gated communities, weather considerations, same day closing-moving days, POA’s, owners closets and mailbox keys. Just to name a few! Read the rest of this entry
The first half of real estate sales in the Hilton Head Area is over and the results are in. The Hilton Head Area includes Bluffton, Daufuskie and Hilton Head Island and all types of property. Below is the executive summary from our HHIMLS June 2015:
As you might already know, summer is a very busy time for Island real estate agents. If you are a prospective buyer, BlogHiltonHeadAgent.com will help you get to wherever you are going!
Today, we’re going to share four things every Hilton Head buyer should know about appraisals. Read the rest of this entry
Now may be the time to re-deploy assets back into the Hilton Head Island real estate market. Personal use is still the single best reason to own property in the Hilton Head area, but declining supplies and increased buyer activity may bring appreciation back into certain segments of the market. This is fueled by available interest rates and a limited supply.
Did you know there is an ownership program set up on Hilton Head Island that offers multiple weeks of use per year? This ownership offers 1/5th deeded interest and it is completely hassle free. We had a client purchase this type of ownership to experience all four seasons before purchasing a full time residence, one couple gave each of their children two weeks to use every year with their families, and other couples have used theirs to escape winter every year. Prices currently start in the $30,000’s for 10 weeks(1/5 deeded ownership). What could you do with 10 weeks a year on the Island? Read the rest of this entry
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