Ready for some family fun on our beach?  Hilton Head Properties R and R has adopted four Sea Turtle nest on the beach!  Find one(or all) of our nests and we will register you to win a big comfy beach towel. One beach towel drawing will be made every week from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Island visitors, guests and friends are welcome to participate!  Register for as many of our nests as you can find!   Please read more below! Read the rest of this entry

Scrolling through online listing photos, scouting for the best neighborhoods, and pondering décor in your new Hilton Head home is fun. But the property search itself is not the only enjoyable experience; the entire buying process can be pleasant when you have access to the best tools.

Here are the top six resources you should use to make buying a Hilton Head Property easier and enjoyable. Read the rest of this entry

A quick May Day update from Hilton Head Properties. Our monthly market trend report can help buyers and sellers determine the best strategy for the current market.  Tune in to the YouTube above to find out what’s going on in the market.  To receive a market trend report every month,  please call or email your Hilton Head Properties at info@HiltonHeadProperties.biz.

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The Hilton Head market trend report includes average list to sell percentages, days on the market and months of supply.  These critical numbers give buyers and sellers the advantage in negotiating.  The report are averages based on the last 30 days and show a true snapshot of the current market conditions.  Therefore, buyers and sellers can make timely decisions based on the most recent numbers, comparables and market conditions.

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Happy Mother’s Day from Hilton Head Properties.  Listed below are some beautiful properties and ideas to share with mom.  If you would like to go Mother’s Day Shopping with one of our Hilton Head agents, please click here!  If you want some ideas to do with mom in the Hilton Head Area, click here for our Top Ten ideas!  To all the mom’s out there, Happy Mother’s Day!

12 Armada Street / Hilton Head Island, SC $5,100,000 12 Armada Street 5 Beds / 7 Baths 4638 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	5 Ribaut Road $3,995,000 5 Ribaut Road 6 Beds / 6.5 Baths 6200 Sq. Ft. (72 photos)	1 Halandy Ln $3,695,000 1 Halandy Ln 4 Beds / 5 Baths 4820 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	12 Front Light Walk $2,995,000 12 Front Light Walk 4 Beds / 4.5 Baths 4820 Sq. Ft. (42 photos)	12 Front Light Walk, Haig Point $2,995,000 12 Front Light Walk 4 Beds / 5 Baths 4820 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	Your PropertyCould be ListedHere!  Call forDetails!
Panoramic View-Ocean, Tidal Creek, Marsh, & Folly! $1,695,000 87 Singleton Beach 6 Beds / 6 Baths 4100 Sq. Ft. (30 photos)	Beach is a short stroll away! $1,399,900 179 Mooring Buoy 7 Beds / 6.5 Baths 5158 Sq. Ft. (48 photos)	Call on us for any property you seehere or here!	1 Fairway Court $1,299,000 1 Fairway Ct 5 Beds / 5.5 Baths 6122 Sq. Ft. (43 photos)	5 Beach Villa $1,200,000 10 Mooring Buoy 3 Beds / 3 Baths 1878 Sq. Ft. (19 photos)	28 Percheron Lane $1,199,000 28 Percheron Lane 4 Beds / 4.5 Baths 4621 Sq. Ft. (31 photos)
28 Sandpiper Street $1,195,000 28 Sandpiper St 5 Beds / 5.5 Baths 2458 Sq. Ft. (28 photos)	59 N Port Royal Drive $995,000 59 N Port Royal Drive 3 Beds / 4 Baths 3379 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	32 Full Sweep, Palmetto Dunes $989,000 32 Full Sweep 5 Beds / 4.5 Baths 3800 Sq. Ft. (33 photos)	15 Singleton Beach Pl $949,000 15 Singleton Beach Pl     (15 photos)	441 Captains Walk $899,900 21 OCEAN LN 3 Beds / 3 Baths 1762 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	Call us for anOceanfront Tour today!
8 Cottage Ct $799,900 8 Cottage Ct 5 Beds / 4 Baths 2542 Sq. Ft. (22 photos)	4 Seafront Ln $799,000 4 Seafront Ln.     (22 photos)	117 Abbington Villa $739,000 50 Ocean Lane 3 Beds / 3 Baths 1500 Sq. Ft. (41 photos)	422 Captains Walk Villa $725,000 21 OCEAN LN 2 Beds / 2 Baths 1367 Sq. Ft. (24 photos)	422 Captains Walk Villa $725,000 21 Ocean Lane 2 Beds / 2 Baths 1367 Sq. Ft. (23 photos)	3 Halandy Lane $699,000 3 Halandy Lane     (26 photos)
78 S Sea Pines Drive $699,000 78 S Sea Pines Drive 4 Beds / 3 Baths 2150 Sq. Ft. (29 photos)	1 Belfair Court $699,000 1 Belfair Court 4 Beds / 4.5 Baths 3415 Sq. Ft. (38 photos)	442 Captains Walk Villa $689,900 21 Ocean Lane 2 Beds / 2 Baths 1367 Sq. Ft. (20 photos)	121 Abbington Villa $639,000 50 Ocean Lane 2 Beds / 2 Baths 1193 Sq. Ft. (29 photos)	4 Bethel Court $599,000 4 Bethel Court 3 Beds / 3 Baths 2139 Sq. Ft. (27 photos)	Little Harbour HHI $599,000 4 Little Harbour Manor 3 Beds / 3 Baths 2500 Sq. Ft. (41 photos)
106 Martinangel Lane $499,000 106 Martinangel Lane     (14 photos)	12 Daufuskie Bluff Lane $499,000 12 Daufuskie Bluff Lane     (9 photos)	6 Strath Court $499,000 6 Strath Court     (15 photos)	Ocean View! $449,000 11 Sandy Beach Trail     (17 photos)	919 Inverness $449,000 919 Inverness Village 3 Beds / 3 Baths 1930 Sq. Ft. (20 photos)	21 Stoney Creek Road $439,000 21 Stoney Creek Road

21 Stoney Creek Road $439,000 21 Stoney Creek Road     (14 photos)	985 Inverness Villa $419,000 60 Carnoustie Road 2 Beds / 2 Baths 1228 Sq. Ft. (40 photos)	49 Fazio Villa $409,000 35 Carnoustie Drive 2 Beds / 2.5 Baths 1672 Sq. Ft. (31 photos)	26 Tucker Ridge Court $399,000 Sold	309 Barrington Court Villa $399,000 77 Ocean Ln 1 Beds / 1.5 Baths 582 Sq. Ft. (21 photos)	133 Moss Creek Drive $399,000 133 Moss Creek Drive 3 Beds / 3.5 Baths 2662 Sq. Ft. (31 photos)
611 Barrington Park $395,000 611 Barrington Park 2 Beds / 2 Baths 1108 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	195 Beachwalk Villa $349,900 125 Shipyard Drive 3 Beds / 3.5 Baths 1820 Sq. Ft. (30 photos)	7 Beauregard Blvd $349,000 7 Beauregard Blvd     (14 photos)	602 Queens Grant Villa $339,000 45 Queens Folly Road 3 Beds / 2.5 Baths 1774 Sq. Ft. (29 photos)	41 The Moorings $319,000 10 Mooring Buoy Sold	97 Fuskie Lane, Daufuskie Island $299,000 97 Fuskie Ln     (15 photos)
604 Barrington Park Villa $299,000 75 Ocean Lane 1 Beds / 1.5 Baths 801 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	1 Shore Crest Ln $249,000 1 Shore Crest Ln     (4 photos)	116 Windward Village $239,000 116 Windward Drive 1 Beds / 2 Baths 1041 Sq. Ft. (25 photos)	11 White School Lane $225,000 11 White School Ln 4 Beds / 4 Baths 1552 Sq. Ft. (1 photos)	5 Little Harbour $199,000 5 Little Harbour     (9 photos)	6 Little Harbour Manor $189,000 6 Little Harbour Manor     (17 photos)
7 Little Harbour Manor $179,000 7 Little Harbour Manor     (15 photos)	736 Colonial Drive $179,000 736 Colonial Drive  Sold   (13 photos)	31 Lancaster Place $169,000 31 Lancaster Place     (7 photos)	256 Fort Howell Drive $129,000 256 Fort Howell Dr     (11 photos)	Hilton Head Plantation homesite – Hilton Head Island, SC $124,900 30 Pearl Reef Ln     (8 photos)	244 Fort Howell Drive $99,900 244 Fort Howell Drive     (8 photos)
3 Little Harbour Manor $99,000 3 Little Harbour Manor     (16 photos)	C158 Hilton Head Beach & Tennis $94,000 40 FOLLY FIELD RD 1 Beds / 1 Baths 540 Sq. Ft. (12 photos)	28 Graham Lane $79,900 28 Graham Lane     (17 photos)	45 Tucker Ridge Court $69,000 45 Tucker Ridge Court     (9 photos)	18 Tucker Ridge Ct $59,000 18 Tucker Ridge Ct

Many homeowners find gardening is an enjoyable outdoor activity with several additional benefits: enhancing curb appeal, creating bright pops of color, and even providing homegrown ingredients for meals.

But outdoor plants need just the right amount of sunshine, space, fertile soil, and maintenance to be able to flourish.

You don’t need to abandon your dream of having a garden if you don’t have the space — bring the garden indoors! Here are a few ideas to spice up your home with easy-to-maintain indoor plants.

Grow Herbs on Your Kitchen Windowsill

Cooking can be a breeze when you have fresh herbs within easy reach. Choose a spot in your home with a lot of natural light, plant your favorite herbs in a container with great drainage, and you’ll be all set.

Make Your Own Terrarium

Transform an elegant glass container into a beautiful closed terrarium filled with succulents. Not only are succulents durable indoor plants that don’t require much water or sunlight, they come in a variety of colors and textures to enhance your home décor.

You can view step-by-step instructions for creating a terrarium on this HGTV guide.

Freshen a Table with Indoor Flowers

Place a brightly colored flower on the coffee table or dining room table to instantly add a focal point to the room. African violets and geraniums come in a variety of colors to match your decorations.

Create a Small Garden on a Tiered Stand

If you want to fill an empty space with color, place a variety of indoor plants or flowers on a multi-tiered stand. This small garden is a perfect addition to an empty corner or blank wall, or at the end of a hallway.

Choose Easy-to-Maintain Plant Varieties

The best indoor plants are durable and do not need much sunlight, warm soil, or water, making them the best choice for your low-maintenance indoor garden. Top picks for easy-to-maintain plants include:

• Pothos
• English Ivy
• Peace Lily
• Rubber Tree
• Ficus

You Can Use Plants During Your Home Staging

When you’re selling your home, you don’t have to get rid of your indoor plants to help your home sell. Placing a few simple plants or flowers in a room can make it feel fresh and look like home.

If you’re considering selling your home or are preparing to put your home on the market, we can help you decide which elements of your small indoor garden would be most effective during home staging. Just contact us; we would be happy to help.

Now is the best time of the year to buy and close on a vacation rental property on Hilton Head Island. The reason, many of the vacation rental properties on Hilton Head listed for sale have bookings in place for the summer months ahead.  This can give the new owner a big windfall.  Wouldn’t it be nice to close on a great property and put some bucks back into your pocket after closing?  Just click on a property below! Read the rest of this entry

It has been said that “timing is everything” when it comes to buying a property in the Hilton Head area.  But that’s not the really the main reason.  The pull of the ocean, sub tropical temperatures, beautiful beaches, and the natural beauty are the real reasons for most buyers in the Hilton Head area.

It’s about 80% emotion, 20% logic for Hilton Head buyers!

The logical reasons for buying real estate include low interest rates, fabulous rental income, and low pricing. While these logical reasons may change or go away, the emotional reasons will never change.  Therefore, no matter what your timing is, the best reasons to buy will always be available.  Happy Hilton Head!

Hilton Head Sunrises

Swaying Palm Trees

Moss covered oaks

Hilton Head Marshes

The Calibogue Sound

Hilton Head Beaches

Hilton Head Kayaking

Sit back and relax

Watching a sunset

Hilton Head Marinas

Hilton Head Wildlife

Interested in the Hilton Head Area, watch these videos of the communities, the amenities and the awesome Low-Country.

Source: Hilton Head Area Community Videos

Everyone wants to save money on energy bills every month. But did you know that having today’s popular energy-efficient features in your home can also save you time and stress when you sell your home?

More and more first-time home buyers are searching for homes in the area, so there is more of a demand for move-in ready homes or homes with certain features.

As Millennial Magazine notes, what buyers are looking for in a home include open floor plans, homes with great cell service, and energy-efficient features.

Having the best energy-efficient home features now means you won’t need to upgrade your home later when you sell. Plus, these features may also add value to your home.

5. Programmable Thermostats

Programmable thermostats let you control when you want the heat and air conditioning to be running in your home, saving you money on your monthly energy bills. Some thermostats, such as Nest Learning Thermostats, even let you control the temperature remotely on your phone, an appealing feature for today’s home buyers.

4. Energy-Efficient Appliances

There are plenty of cost-saving options for the appliances throughout your home. Energy Star offers many appliances and equipment from kitchen appliances to water heaters that are popular energy-efficient home features.

3. Green Home Construction

Materials involved in home construction can be also be energy-efficient. Different types of insulation and energy-efficient windows, such as low-emissivity (low E), can be installed to reduce your heating and cooling costs.

2. Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures

A way to save money on your water bill is to replace your toilet, faucet, or shower head with a low-flow toilet and water-conserving features.

1. LED Lightbulbs

A simple switch from incandescent lighbulbs to LED bulbs will not only brighten your home but save you money on your energy bill.

Using these bulbs can also help you as you’re selling your home, too; brighter rooms are more appealing to buyers who are scrolling through online listing photos and viewing homes.

Today’s Buyers are Searching for Your Home

Not all home buyers are searching for new construction homes in the area. In fact, the National Association of Home Builders found that less than 9% of Millennials and only 12% of older home buyers bought a new home.

Today’s home buyers may be searching for a home that is similar to yours, and if you have the energy-efficient home features they are looking for, they may value your home more.

But Before You Upgrade Your Home…

As the real estate experts in this area, we know what features home buyers are looking for. So before you completely upgrade your home with these features or other home improvements, talk to us about whether you need to spend the time and money installing them.

All your home may need is expert marketing to attract buyers.

We’d be happy to talk with you about the best energy-efficient home features and what today’s buyers are searching for. Just give us a call.

Owning a home is a dream for many people. You have the opportunity to invest in a place of your own and build equity, not to mention carve out a space that reflects who you are and what you love.

However, worries about down payments, property taxes, maintenance, and insurance (and student loans) can make buying a home seem like wishful thinking, which is why you may prefer to rent a home or apartment.

But is renting cheaper than buying a home? There are more than just financial costs to consider. Let’s discuss the advantages and disadvantages of renting.

You Receive No Return When You Rent a Property

As a renter, you’re paying hundreds of dollars a month to live in your community, and if you want to move, it’s much easier. But renting a home doesn’t offer you investment opportunities.

Unlike paying off your home loan and building equity, the money you pay when you rent goes straight to the property owner or manager.

You Don’t Build Credit When You Rent

As this recent Forbes article explains, your credit score often does not factor in your on-time monthly rent payments, so renting a property is not a great way to build credit.

Additionally, renting doesn’t provide you with any tax benefits. If you own a home, however, you can deduct mortgage insurance and property taxes, and exclude capital gains when you sell.

You Cannot Customize Your Living Space

Not all costs are financial. There are opportunity costs of renting a home instead of buying a home, and customization is one of them.

There may be rules and regulations in your rental community that prevent you from changing your space to fit your style, such as painting the walls or upgrading the kitchen. These rules may also prevent you from living with a pet.

Owning a home means you can create your own space (with your choice of countertops and kitchen cabinets), you can invest in home improvements, and you can live with your furry companion.

You Have a Harder Time Connecting with Your Community

Forming deep connections with your neighbors is likely not high on your priority list if you’re a renter, especially when you consider that you will only be living in the community for a short time. If you desire to get to know your neighbors, homeownership is a better option.

Renting vs. Buying: The Bottom Line

Renting gives you flexibility and little maintenance to worry about. Buying a home is a long-term investment that gives you a space you can customize, helps you build credit and equity, and connects you with your community.

We want to help you make the best decision, and we have important real estate market resources that you can use to help you decide if renting is cheaper for you than buying a home. Just give us a call and we can talk about your plans.