Sometimes property owners are faced with the question, “Do I sell or rent my home?”  The answer depends  upon the current real estate market, home equity, (The difference between market value and mortgage value on    the home) and the property owner’s goals or circumstances. Read the rest of this entry

The one thing that has been warming up recently is buyers shopping for Hilton Head vacation properties on the internet.  Web shoppers are once again thinking about warmer places as temperatures hit single and negative digits around our country.  While everyone is cold right now, Hilton Head’s weekends forecast is in the 70’s.  While snow or cold bound, we have listed below information to help Hilton Head Shoppers find a warmer spot this winter. Read the rest of this entry

Are you looking at owning and managing rental properties on Hilton Head with a long-term view?  You will rarely increase the value of your rental property investment over the short term. Increased wealth comes from growth in equity that typically occurs over time.  Ensuring long-term appreciation should be your first consideration when deciding which property to buy. Location, location, location may be an overused term, but it still holds true. You can change virtually everything about the property except its location. Be wary of buying a property in a high vacancy location or in areas that are declining economically or aesthetically.  Although you can improve many aspects of the property, you may want to stay away from houses that require comprehensive repairs. You can get these “fixer-uppers” for a discounted price, but the money you save often won’t cover the cash required to make the property presentable. Read the rest of this entry

There are two choices when flying to the Hilton Head Area including an airport on the Island and the Savannah /Hilton Head International Airport which is only 45 minutes by car.  We have listed the carriers with direct flights below and some ideas on the best times to book flights.  Safe Travels and See you Soon.

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Hilton Head Properties welcomes Tad Segars as Partner.  Prior to entering his real estate career over 26 years, Tad co-owned the beach service on Hilton Head Island.  Working the beach everyday, Tad knows these beaches better than anyone.  This short video is why the Hilton Head Beaches are the best in the world!

Safe Surf on Hilton Head

Hilton Head’s Beaches offer two body guards that are sandbars on each end of the Island.  Joiner Banks on the north and Gaskin Banks on the south catch the really bad stuff before it hits the shores.  These two sandbars come together about a mile offshore and help make our waters both swimmer and child friendly.  No matter the age from toddler to elderly, sitting in the Hilton Head surf brings smiles.

A1A on Hilton Head

Hilton Head’s beach offers 11 miles of walk and bike-ability.  The sugar sand of Hilton Head is just hard enough to be excellent for walking, biking or jogging.  In fact, Hilton Head beachgoers do not have to travel by car to get to a different beach, they can barefoot it from one beach to the next.   Of course, plan carefully to walk through the Folly at low tide otherwise you may have to swim!

Hilton Head’s Beach is Tops

Google Top Beach and you are sure to see Hilton Head’s Beaches pop up in these searches time and time again.  A quick search and we found Hilton Head has been named #1 Beach in 2010 by Fox News, #2 beach by 10Best.com and #6 by US News Travel.  When it comes to swimming, walking, biking, sand, and room to spare, it is hard to find a more perfect beach in the World.  Please contact Hilton Head Properties or Tad Segars, Hilton Head’s Beach Guru at (843)785-7111 or email info@hiltonheadproperties.com .

Hilton Head home and villa owners that rent their properties during the summer can position their properties for peak performance by following a few tips from Robert Stenhammer at Hilton Head Accommodations.  This short video with Robbie Bunting and Tad Segars at Hilton Head Properties introduces a few points for the summer ahead and Robert has put together a checklist below to crank up your vacation rentals. Read the rest of this entry

Hilton Head Properties – A Dream

We are proud to announce the opening of Hilton Head Properties located at 12 New Orleans Road and Highway 278 across from the Village of Wexford.  Although new to this high volume location, we have over 26 years of representing luxury homes, villas and homesites in the Hilton Head Area including Bluffton and Daufuskie.  “It has always been my dream to own a real estate office on Hilton Head Island and with Jane Hyers assisting, we will make it the best”. Read the rest of this entry

Whether you are just beginning your vacation property rental program or if you want to boost your rental income, we have photographers, cleaning companies, rental companies, free websites, fee websites and ways to get your Hilton Head Property into the short term rental market.  You can make your rental home hassle free or you can run it like a business, either way this step by step guide will help you crank up the rentals on your Hilton Head vacation property. Read the rest of this entry

Cruising through the web the other day I came across a great new rental website Dwellable.com that offers FREE posting for owners of Hilton Head rental properties.  This site will get huge traffic!  Not only is it easy to navigate but  the oversized high quality photos transport future guests to great destinations via their computer.  Visit Dwellable and you may add your rental or claim  it as it may already be on line.  We have provided easy links below to get started or you may contact us directly. Read the rest of this entry