Hilton Head Island real estate   offers cycles.  There is a time to buy and a time to sell and based on   my 28 years of experience  and expertise a land buying cycle is upon us.    I know the cycles…let me explain.

On July 15, 2013 I e-mailed my friend   Sam, who also works with Hilton Head Properties, with my intent to send out   an e-blast in July 2013, referring to lots selling. Well, this was put aside   and did not make my subject list because timing was just a bit too early. I   found these e-mails in a stack of papers on my desk, read them, and said,   ” Now is the time to buy land on the Island!”

The reason it did not go out was it was all but impossible to get financing, so it was not a liquid investment.  I knew this would change, and probably soon. Evidence of this was you could put a house on a lot and the value of the land shoots up because financing was readily available.   But land by itself just sat on the market without financing.  Fast forward to today and financing is now available for land purchases.  What does this mean?

 Buyers can now purchase land at   historically low values.  Land prices have dropped to   “compelling” as a result of home selling during the recession for   less than the replacement cost of the bricks and mortar.  Now as home   values increase or are restored to value on the Island and inventories have   started decreasing purchasers are once again looking at land.  And there   is simply not enough to go around.  Most everything has gotten run back   up from the bottom of the crash (stocks, homes, condos, etc), but there are   still deals to be had in land. That’s my story and I’m sticking to   it…”

IT IS NOT TOO LATE! Banks have   started lending on vacant lot’s again and lot’s are selling. Supply is falling and demand is rising. I estimate 50% of our lot inventory is OLD   Inventory and Unbelievable Prices – 40% to 60% off of their highs.

Land has historically produced   amazing returns on these leveraged investments. Land is easy to maintain and offers options including hold, trade, sell or build. However, many customers   buy land NOW to build what they want in the future, trade for a villa, or at some point in the future sell land to buy what they want. They get a foot in the door the easy way.  The early bird get the worms so I hope you will   call or e-mail me soon. Listed are only a few best buys. Why?

E-mail or call me and I will share with you – numbers do not lie. Looking forward to hearing from you and   seeing you soon.

“Buy land, they are not  making anymore…especially on an Island that is 97% developed.” – Tad  Segars

MLS: 323602    List Price: $149,750

Description: Location! 6th Row! Baby steps away from beach! Listen to the waves lapping the sugar sand & smell the salt air. Price is The Best Buy! Shop the rest. New homes all around. Private street, yet short walk to beach, tennis, park, dining, & world class Westin Resort. Freedom! No HOA, yet million dollar neighborhood! This location was valued at $575,000 in 2005, unbelievable buy!

MLS: 314010  List Price: $229,900

Description: Ocean Oriented! Walk or bike to beach. Enjoy the convenience of central island location and quick access to Chaplin Park amenities (tennis, soccer fields, dog park, etc.) Corner lot.

Contact Tad Segars for more information on these properties today..

Office: 843-785-7111 x 3

Cell: 843-338-1244

Fax: 866-842-3270

tad@tadsegars.com

www.tadsegars.com

The same tips for Black Friday apply to buying great real estate on Hilton Head Island.  Although you do not need to camp out in front of our office to get great deals, there are a few steps you can take to get a jump on the 79 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964.  So forget about setting the alarm at 3:30 or checking your insurance policy before getting trampled to death.   We got you covered and you may not even need to get out of your pajamas. Read the rest of this entry

Updated November 2019. Hilton Head Island offers many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.  We have much to be grateful for on this Island.  We have listed ways to give back locally.  If you are planing a visit to the Island for Thanksgiving, we have listed places to stay and ideas for your Thanksgiving feast.  It is our hope that you have a wonderful day of sharing thanks with family and friends.  Happy Thanksgiving, Ya’ll!

Read the rest of this entry

We are “leaning in” to get our properties sold before the New Year.  The inventories that we were throwing on the shelf 2-3 years ago are now flowing back into the market keeping prices in check.  It is decision time and waiting another year to sell, will most likely cost money to get there.  We are tweaking photos, content and even location to get our sellers to the finish line.

Read the rest of this entry

Hilton Head Properties has made it easier for buyers to research and navigate properties for sale in Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie Island.  This program allows our clients to search all Hilton Head area properties for sale with no sign up required.  You can search at your convenience and we even added some cool research tools to make it easier for our visitors to find out everything they can about a property.  Read the rest of this entry

There is more than one way to surf Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie properties.  These searches include auto notification in real time delivery, interval emails, cool tools, fun websites and client portals that help surfers find the perfect property.   With almost 50% of all buyers finding the property they purchase on the web, surfing has never been more popular.   Listed below are some of the best surfing ideas that are totally Rad! Read the rest of this entry

Hilton Head Island – South Carolina – Mothers Day Special 2013

Make Mom feel extra special! Give mom the link to these properties or click the photo for a visual tour and forward this to her.  Should she find and buy one of the perfect properties shown below between Mother’s Day May 5 – May 12 2013, Hilton Head Properties will give mom a credit of $500 towards closing costs to be credited at closing(not redeemable for cash).

Can you hear opportunity knocking?  Dirt, land, lots, home sites and a piece of the rock are being offered at compelling values in Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie.  While some homes in the past few years have been selling for less than replacement cost, land in the Hilton Head area has gone to extreme pricing to appeal to prospective buyers.  The chart to the left shows the median pricing for the last several years.

Read the rest of this entry

Hilton Head Island, SC – A private oceanfront retreat located on the beach front in Palmetto Dunes will be sold by Auction without Reserve March 8, 2013.  This home showcases 4,650 square feet of casual elegance which includes 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths, elevator, oceanfront pool and quality fixtures and finishes.  The short video above introduces Mark Crawford and Concierge Auctions.  This auction has caught the attention of national and international buyers with over 150 inquiries from around the world on the first day launched.

Read the rest of this entry

The signs went up last Friday and we are excited about all the business we are going to generate this coming year. Of course, several of our close REALTOR friends have volunteered for the overflow. Given the new year and the new business, we have listed below our resolutions for 2013. Read the rest of this entry