The first azaleas bloom is an indication that our real estate selling season has officially started.  This season pickup in traffic is driven by the realistic pricing on new listings and an increase in buyer traffic as guests visit this wonderful Island…

We believe that the market is turning.  We want to keep you abreast of the market, what to anticipate and how to find a great property.  I look forward to speaking to you soon.   In the meantime, please feel free to call on me anytime (weekends, too).

All the Best!

Robbie Bunting &

Jane Hyers

The real estate buyers are back in January!  We have seen an increase in home, villa and home site sales on the Island since January 1, 2009.   This early season pickup in traffic is driven by the value adjustments on existing listings & realistic pricing on new listings.   In fact, quite simply it’s impossible to stop baby boomers from retiring or having fun!   

However, the true opportunity right now in the Island Real Estate Market is selection.  What this means to you is that we have an amazing array of properties available from condos, to homes to home sites that have been building in inventory and reduced as a result of the growing inventories.  So, if you are already an owner and want to research a move or you are investigating the possibilities for the first time check out the timing below!

Here are some benefits the current real estate inventory offers you:

• Upgrade to bigger and better.
• Find a better View. 
• Move closer to the beach, golf, pool, club…etc.
• Downsize to a smaller home or villa.
• Purchase an additional or adjacent property.
• Take advantage of the savings this market affords.
• Find an incredible bargain!

Keep in mind the good stuff is selling with a low number of days on the market. The first azaleas bloom kick off the selling season on Hilton Head and I would love to help you or a friend find a deal in this new and exciting Real Estate Market! 

Please feel free to call for any reason…. No matter how big or how small you may think it is, we can certainly save you time and most often money!. Whether its tee times, restaurant selections, booking a vacation or finding paradise…just e-mail or call us!

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you! 

• If you have not yet joined the e-club, simply click on the web site below & sign up today.  
• Please hit “Forward” above & send this e-mail to a friend.  (they may decide to sign up,too!)  

From the Island~

Robbie Bunting &

Jane Hyers

Your Island Hosts

Monthly Tip – Make a financial plan for your real estate!   If you want to build a 10 year financial strategy & plan (or are researching purchase or refinancing) …simply contact my friend David Crowell @ Mortgage Network (it may take him a day or two to get back to you as he is quite popular.)  Call him, his phone is (843)842-4004 and see what program he can custom design for you!   Don’t forget to ask about his client for life program!  (We have additional lending specialist available!)

Now is the time to buy real estate on Hilton Head Island! 

We are in a buying cycle.  These cycles come up once every ten years.    These cycles occur when the market offers price, selection and financing all at the same time.  These cycles come up when nGiven the Island’s natural beauty, the sub tropical temperatures, the world class amenities, the great shopping, and the wonderful dining we will soon see this opportunity disappear.  Just as it has done in the past.  .

Many of my clients are still celebrating their decision to get involved during these buying cycles.   These buying windows on the Island occurred in the mid 1980s after tax reform and Black Monday, in the early 1990s after the recession and even the 2000’s after 9 1 1.  Quite simply there are better times to buy real estate than others on Hilton Head Island.

Here are a few ways my clients have taken advantage of this buying cycle:

• A Palmetto Dunes Villa owner (they purchased their villa years ago from me) just sold their villa(in less than 2 months) and found a incredible house in Hilton Head Plantation.  A few years back they would have spent more money to make this move and quite frankly may not have been able to find such a great home!  They spent an additional $150,000 to make this move to a bigger and better property!
• Another client purchased a home close to the beach at an incredible price in Port Royal.  This home offers a walk to beach location, a fantastic view and at a price that is a deal!
• We had two properties sell recently to money managers.  Who knows better about timing than these guys and gals.  

Please note that this window of opportunity in the past occurred only once every decade. If you would like to take advantage of the opportunities that this BUYING CYCLE offers, simply click on my “listing” link below and check out some of the UNBELIEVABLE  OPPORTUNITIES offered right now.  If you would like for me go shopping for you and find a deal, simply click on the Shopping List, fill it out and fax it back.  We will then send you via e-mail the best of the best too!  

All the Best!

Robbie Bunting &

Jane Hyers 🙂

Attention:  If you or anyone you else you know is a “cash” buyer waiting for the right property or the right timing, please contact me ASAP!  

I had two cash buyers call me yesterday looking to buy premier locations at below market values.  Both of these buyers know that the key to getting a good buy is to have patient money and to buy at the right time.  

I started selling real estate on Hilton Head during the 1986 tax reform and I must tell you some of the the best deals were made when the inventory levels were high and the consumer confidence was low.  In order to find one of those deals and more importantly to be able to react to it, you had to be either be lucky, a real estate agent or spend literally hours on the phone searching.  The nice thing about todays technology is, as I research and find truly outstanding properties that offer compelling prices and incredible locations I can simply hit a button and e-mail them to you.  The key to this being successful is to know what to look for and only select the very best values.     

If you, friends or family subscribe to my Best Sellers Club you will be e-mailed these properties as they pop up in the market.  Keep in mind they are popping up sporadically and irregularly.  Therefore you will not receive an e-mail until a real value is found!  The e-mails will include villas, homes and lots.  You may choose to use this as research or to react on it, either way you will be in the KNOW. 

My criteria for this list will be properties that are at minimum 25% or less under market value.  The location  and/or condition must be good or better in order to make them compelling enough to buy!  (Properties will include MLS properties, partnerships and trades.)

If you would be interested in being a part of my Best Sellers Club  please let me know as soon as possible.  My e-mail is robbie@robbiebunting.com my cell phone number is (843)338-4854.  As always, I appreciate the opportunity and trust to earn your business.  Please feel free to hit “forward” and send this to friends and family that are looking for a great value too!  Thanks again.

Happy Hilton Head 🙂

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S.  If you would like to participate in the Best Sellers Club but would need financing, I have met with some local lenders that are enthusiastic about this club and would be happy to pre-qualify you so you can take part in this club and react quickly.   We are also seeing some creative financing including land contracts and seller financing on some of our special values.  

We are blessed to live in such a wonderful place.  That being said, we have read and watched the news lately and we want you to know that we are still selling properties on this wonderful Island.  Last Month my company sold 10 million dollars, nearly 1/3 the total number of sales for all of Hilton Head Island.  If you would the real estate news that is right and not embellished let Jane or I know.  Simply email us and request “market trends”.

As well, we suggest going to www.weatherunderground.com or noaa.gov for accurate weather information.   Todays weather is breezy and cloudy and yes…the market is good.  Just yesterday we sold another beautiful home on Hilton Head Island that overlooked a golf green and had a kitchen that was straight out of Home Beautiful.  Simply said, “The pickins are good and there are deals to be had”

Our advice to you is to Ignore the Headlines when it comes to weather and real estate and our weather.  It’s another beautiful day on Hilton Head, how can we help you?
Happy Hilton Head!

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

Below are some ideas for lot owers in this market:

1.  Trades  ~  Only in this type of market do we find owners of villas and homes that are interested in trading for lots.  The benefits to trading your lot for a villa or home include:

·        Offset ownership expenses by renting long or short term

·        Enjoy it as a second home.  

·        Move in to it

Your lot does not have to be debt free as the new loan is originated on the villa or home and the old lot loan is satisfied.  In fact, right now interest rates are fantastic for homes and villas. 

2.  Offer Seller Financing ~ Here is a great idea from my financial wizard team.  If you want to sell your lot and own it free and clear offer seller financing!  Right now our buyers of lots are having a difficult time finding loans.  The beauty of offering seller financing is you can earn 6-7% on your money.  In fact, that is better than holding on to it!  

The ideas above are to help us help you get your lot sold. Be well and let us know if you have any questions or ideas to share.

All the best,

Robbie

Thank you for your trust and business in 2008!  We are excited about this New Year and all of the opportunity it offers! 

As we head into 2009, we would appreciate you mentioning us to your friends, neighbors and family.  These referrals help our community grow.  Please let us know when you mention us as sometimes we cannot give thanks where thanks is due!  We are grateful for these referrals and will return this favor when you buy or sell with us(or let us know how we can help).

As many have asked, below is a recent list of foreclosures and short sales in the area.  In this foreclosure list are some great properties at some very compelling prices.  Our biggest concern is we miss all these good buys after “bottom” passes by because bottom will only be seen in hinsight.  It is fact that bottom can be negotiated easier now, than later.  All bets are off when bottom is in the rear view mirror.  Also be sure to click on the link in the left corner of this blog titled”listings” as we have positioned our exceptional properties with incredible location and condition to be a value in this market.  Price is what you pay, value is what you recieve. 

As we head into this great New Year our continued goal is to help our clients succeed, provide exceptional service and create raving fans.  Let us know how we can serve you!

Expect the best,

 Robbie Bunting &
Jane Hyers

Interest Rates ~ 15 Year Fixed – 4.25%  &  30 Year – 4.625%

Homes in Palmetto Dunes

69   Offshore                    $599K

24   Mooring Buoy            $1.2M

 Homes in Wexford

26   Harrogate Dr            $749K

59   Yorkshire Drive         $879K

Homes in Sea Pines

29   Acorn Lane                  $319K

3     Fawn Lane                  $349K

14   Fawn Lane                   $399K

8     Evergreen Lane            $449K

43   Club Course Dr             $535K

36   Wisteria Lane               $539K

12   East Garrison Pl            $625K

Homes in Forest Beach

1    Dove Street                   $396K

16   Mallard                       $1.249M (one of my favorites)

12   Myrtle Lane                 $1.324M

Homes in Indigo Run

18   Brewton Court                $429K

 Homes in Port Royal

80   Barony Circle                  $495K

Homes in Palmetto Hall

36   Tucker Ridge                  $490K

 Homes in Spanish Wells

26   Well East Drive               $299K

40   Widewater                    $2.49M

 Villas in Palmetto Dunes

7401  Anchorage                    $264K

7417  Anchorage                     $280K

252    Captain’s Qtrs                $391K

412    Mail Sail                        $650K

666    Queens Grant                 $189K

1954  St Andrews                    $200K

1878  St Andrews                    $489K

59     The Moorings                 $360K

35     The Moorings                 $375K

304   Tradewinds                    $490K

28     Tradewinds                    $490K

41     Wateroak                       $369K

 Villas in Sea Pines

1807  Bluff Villas                      $269K

1266  Harbourtwn Cb               $525K

 Villas in Shipyard

102    Beach Walk                    $279

27      The Cottages                 $325

Come to Wine Times 4, located in Suite J7C in the Village at Wexford,  for 1/2 price happy hour Monday January 5, 5 pm til 10 pm, 1/2 off all 72 bottles of wine served by the Enomatic Preservation and Serving System.  See you there!!

Green is good and we are updating our client contact information via email.  If you would please take a moment and email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com  this will update our records with your current e-mail.

We believe that utilizing e-mail could help us provide you with more timely information and more efficient service.  Also, with your permission we can send you important information which will reduce the amount of mail you receive and save a couple of trees in the process.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 800-932-3652.  Otherwise, we will look forward to helping you in 2009!

Best wishes,

Robbie Bunting                                Jane Hyers

Broker Associate                                      Client Care/REALTOR

Are you ready for the New Year?

We are grateful for the real estate relationships that we have been able to share with you in 2008.  We’ve been able to counsel and serve you in ways that have impacted our lives and effected the businesses of many. We have worked with excellent Realtors in the area and put together real estate transactions including trades and negotiations that were incredibly challenging, yet we both persisted and closed.  We want to thank each and every one of you and let you know that we wish to continue building this relationship long after that closing.

In this New Year, we will deliver huge value you in 09.  We will provide insight to the market that includes trends that we follow and timing opportunities that the market presents to agents, sellers and buyers.  We resolve to continue to bring powerful, impactful, relevant, and timely information to you.  We believe that 2009 is the year for our clients to make their real estate and their lives what they want it to be and we want to be the catalyst that ensures these successes.

My question for you is what do you want to achieve in 2009?  What is it that you dream of?  If you are not quite sure, let’s sit down eye to eye or on the phone and develop a real estate strategy.  We have a team that include appraisers, lenders, tax attorneys, repair people and contractors that can help us get headed in the right direction.  The strategy session is free and informative.  To schedule a strategy session, simply email me at robbie@robbiebunting.com .  Who knows where this path will take you?

Stay safe and warm and we hope and pray that each of you have a wonderful 2009.  To Your Achievement of Real Estate Success in 2009!  We hope to provide excellent information in this Blog in the days ahead.  If you would like us to publish an article or do some research that we can share with others, simply let us know via email or phone….thank you!

Our light bows to you….

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S.  By the way, personally speaking in 2008 I found great challenge and growth.  I completed my 3rd Marathon(the training was the real goal) and I earned the top Agent Award at Dunes Marketing for Closed Transactions and more improtantly Top agent for CLOSED LISTINGS.  I share this award with Jane Hyers and the great clients that trusted their properties with me and most importantly reacted to market conditions in a timely manner.