We have had several inquiries about the upcoming delinquent tax sale in Beaufort County(Includes Hilton Head and surrounding areas).  The properties will be auctioned in the order that they are listed on this report ~ View Delinquent Property.  If you are wondering the locations for the properties, this tax district map will help you locate the properties using the first 3 numbers after the letter, ie R510.

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Hello from Daufuskie Island.  Have had a number of fellow Realtors call me lately regarding “happenings” on Daufuskie. Their customers and clients showed interest and they wanted an update. With that in mind I found it might be helpful to share the following info!

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The other day we checked the rates for a 15 year fixed and found 3.5% for one of our Hilton Head buyers.  I now believe any buyer that steps forward will be making history.  The old saying about being greedy when others are fearful and fearful while others are greedy is so applicable today.  There is little doubt these are the best interest rates our buyers will ever get.  If you would like to grab a historical rate and an incredible property, email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com

For a six-month period starting on June 1, hurricane season is now upon us.  In a recent statement National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Jane Lubchenco said, “NOAA’s outlook predicts a less-active season compared to recent years. But regardless of the outlook, it’s vital for anyone living or vacationing in hurricane-prone locations to be prepared.”  For hurricane updates visit the NOAA Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov  and below we have a short video below.  

One of the top questions we get asreal estate agents on Hilton Head Island is what about the Hurricanes? The short video above addresses the unique location of Hilton Head. Of course, we suggest being safe and plan ahead first and foremost. In this video Robbie Bunting and Jane Hyers cover what typically happens to the storms that travel along the east coast and how Hilton Head’s unique location has been a blessing. Knocking on the wood of a 300+ year old oak that we are sitting under helps support this theory!

Last weekend was a lovely on Hilton Head Island.  If you were wondering,  Hilton Head Island experienced sunshine and normal summer weather this past weekend in the wake of Irene.   Hilton Head offers a unique location that sits back in the cove of the coastal United States and is 80-90 miles from the gulf stream which fuels these Hurricanes and often turns them north.

We hope and pray for the 2.4 million people that were evacuated from their homes and the more than 4 million home owners that lost power up north last week.

An agent called the other day and presented an offer 70% off the adjusted asking price.  We understood the buyer(agent) was trying to negotiate with the seller….but it seemed to me the agent really set their buyer up for disappointment.  The first thing that popped into mind was “Do they really want to buy this home?”  and “Who really came up with this price?”  Typically when a buyer makes an offer this low, it usually means they do not understand the present real estate market and it is our job as professionals to move them closer to reality.  Usually buyers need more information and will proceed if we better manage their expectations.  Our recent market trends reports helps our sellers and buyers better understand the Hilton Head Real Estate market and sets them up for success.  In this case, similar properties were selling for 11% on average off the listing price. So how did this buyer determine offering 70% less?

We have been tracking the number of Free second opinions to see how we are helping our customers. For every 5 Free second opinions we are called out to 2 are repairable for under $500. All too often homeowners accept bad news and just go with the first quote. Buyer beware! We have a list of customers who chose to take us up on our Free second opinion and found they only needed a $300 repair versus a $10,000 replacement. If you ever have a doubt call us for honest answers and affordable options in an industry full of HOT air.

 Warm Regards

Christine Foskey, Chief Operating Officer

Foskey Heating & Air, LLC

PO Box 4713

Hilton Head Island, SC 29938

(843)681-HEAT (4328)

(843)815-9921 fax

We have created some great searches on our website www.HiltonHeadRealEstateNews.com. These searches include doing a Hilton Head Island Map Search which allows you to see the location and than find out more about the properties.  Those that are looking for the hottest and best properties might want to check back frequently for our Search for New Hilton Head Listings which highlites the best new listings in the last week.  Of course , there are those that love the bargains and you can always find our Search for Hilton Head Short Sale Properties or our Search for Hilton Head Foreclosures enticing with the very best distressed properties offered.  We never ask you to sign in to get information, but would love to know if we can help you as you research this market. We can set you up to receive great and new updates on the properties and areas you have interest in by clicking here Read the rest of this entry

Rick Puplava of Southeast Inspection Services on Hilton Head Island shares with us ideas for buyers when they are purchasing a home or villa in the Hilton Head Area.  Rick offers inspections and invited the buyer along to learn more about the property that they are purchasing.  He also suggests having the property reinspected prior to closing with his services for $89.00 for the re-inspect fee.

Southeast Inspection Services can be reached at (843)757-1950 or email rpuplava@yahoo.com

Not sure why some confuse social networking with working.  What an oxymoron!  The guys that coined this phrase were really good salespeople.  Now I know clicking the computer may seem a whole lot easier than picking up the phone, but as a salesperson, social networking is low production time.  There are agents that I know with over 4,000 “friends” and only one sale for the year.  Now some are referring to social networking as social snacking.  Not really working at all.  I think our whole country would be a lot better off if we picked up the phone and spent more time working and less time “social notworking”.