Reason’s to Buy This Summer on Hilton Head Island

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This summBeach towel shoter when you are at the beach, go BUY some Hilton Head Real Estate.  Here’s why.  Sales are up 12.9% over last year and because we live on an Island, inventories cannot keep up with this growth in sales.  Listed below are both logical and emotional reasons to buy real estate this summer in the Hilton Head Area.  We have something for everyone in all price ranges, but our recommendation is “Don’t take a chance on time!”

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May Day from Hilton Head Properties

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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.

Smart Money uses this Market Trend Report

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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If you would like to time your next move, please fill out the contact form below.  We will email you monthly, the Market Trend Report. As well, if you would like to receive our market summary based on this report for the price range you own a home in or are thinking of purchasing, just let us know.  



Is Timing Really Everything?

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Interest Rates on Hilton HeadIt 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!



“Face Time” Your Next Real Estate Purchase

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Real Estate Buyers Love Face Time!

More and more agents are selling properties using “face time” with their buyers.  In the past, buyers had to travel to see the property before they would ever consider purchasing.  Using face time and turning the phone around allows a buyer to walk through a property with their agent, asking questions as they go.  Some buyers never stepped foot in the property until closing. Read the rest of this entry



Hilton Head Island Market Update January 2016

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Hilton Head Properties Realty and RentalsAll markets are not the same on Hilton Head Island.  Some areas are stable, others are still declining and some are finally increasing in value.  It pays to know what type of market a Hilton Head property is in to determine what the best strategy for selling or buying would be.  The monthly charts below help establish the type of market we are in. If you do not see your area, please let us know and we will include it in the information we send to you. Read the rest of this entry



Half Time on Hilton Head Island

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Goal PostThe 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:

First Half Sales Summary for the Hilton Head Area

  • Pending Sales increased 46%
  • Inventory dropped 12.4%
  • New Listings were up 3.3%
  • Prices moved higher to $289,950(median)
  • Days on market increased 1.9% to 109 days
  • Months of supply was down to 7.1 months or 17.4%

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House sales are HOT this summer on Hilton Head!

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Happy House Hunting Hilton HeadWhen it comes to Hilton Head home sales this summer, buyers are not waiting for their next trip.  There has been a 25% increase in home sales on Hilton Head Island this June compared to last year’s June.  Off Island(over the bridge), home sales jumped a whopping 53% over the same month last year.  All bets are off as inventories start dropping and interest rates start moving…in the meantime, Happy House Hunting Hilton Head!  Read the rest of this entry



Choose Mortgage Representatives in the Hilton Head Area

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If you are planning on purchasing property in the Hilton Head area and wish to simplify the financing process, choose local mortgage representatives in the Hilton Head Area.  A neighbor back home or a friend that works for XYZ bank will be challenged by Hilton Head’s special property characteristics.  A local mortgage rep can better assist a buyer navigating these local waters.

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Low Gas Prices drive buyers to Hilton Head Island

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Gas pricesPerhaps it is the low gas prices, the weather or their biological clocks, but whatever the reason baby boomers have landed in the Hilton Head area and like what they see.  Just like geese flocking south, these boomers are settling in and taking up real estate in a big way.  Below are the sales that have occurred year to date.  If you think that it will get easier to find great property in the spring, our advice is “Don’t take a chance on time”.

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Not time for a Turtle’s Pace on Hilton Head Island

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Green Turtles on Hilton HeadNationally, mortgage applications increased 49% in the first week of January and 11% the week prior which is the strongest two week gain since December 2008(Housing Watch, Bank of America 1/15/2015).  These lower mortgage rates are increasing the sales pace on Hilton Head Island and our phones are ringing, appointments are being made, contracts are being written and we are off to a great start.  This is great news for the Hilton Head sellers, agents and buyers that can pick up their pace! Read the rest of this entry




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