Hilton Head Island now offers over 53 miles of public bike paths, 50 miles of private bike paths and over 12 miles of hard pack sand for biking. How does it get any better?  The town has recently been adding more bike paths and informational kiosks around the Island. These kiosks offer information about nearby parks, beach access and areas of interest.

Hilton Head Island has celebrated the Heritage since 1969.  While golf is the main attraction, the RBC Heritage is a tradition where we gather together to enjoy the rites of spring.  It is a time when Islanders, tourists, touring pros and volunteers enjoy azaleas in full bloom, new and old friendships, fabulous weather and a week full of fun.  The Heritage is much more than just great golf, its about tradition. Read the rest of this entry

Up in the first quarter on Hilton Head!

• Home sales are up with strong sales in the first quarter!  We had 213 home sales in the first quarter on Hilton Head Island, versus 186 in the first quarter last year.
• Villa sales are down with only 218 sold YTD vs 250 last year for the same time frame.  No problem if you are properly priced!
• Lot sales were up a up a just a wee little bit over last year…but the phones are buzzing with buyers stepping forward.  This is the year of the lot! Read the rest of this entry

HHAAOR REALTORS sell more than homes, they sell the community, volunteer and care.   The greater Hilton Head Area prides itself on volunteerism.  Today, we have three Realtors that will share how they participate in the community. Read the rest of this entry

Investors are once again moving into the Hilton Head Real Estate market.  Some are looking for return and have no plans on using the property while others are adding it to their portfolios with the expected fringe benefits of using it when it is not rented.  We welcome back these purchasers and think they will like what they see.  In fact, Yahoo Finance, just ranked the Hilton Head Market as one of “5 Best Markets to Buy a Home” and we have listed some reasons why. Read the rest of this entry

We just sold an oceanfront property in Palmetto Dunes that brought the marketing time to 30 days and a closing date in 29 days.  The seller had been looking for a closing date for over 2 years and the auction process put a spotlight on this property that traditional marketing could not.  Within days, there were inquiries from around the world and 8 registrered bidders showed up on March 8, 2013 to bid.  While an auction may not appeal to every seller, the thirty day sale can easily be achieved with just a few good systems in place. Read the rest of this entry

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.

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Some of our Hilton Head sellers may be a bit shell shy after the last few years with hardly a nibble, but given the current state of the market, sellers need to know the market is moving.  Might be hard to get back on the horse that threw you, but timing is on a sellers side for Hilton Head Vacation Homes and Residential properties…right now.

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“Why do I need a CL100 when I buy or sell a home or villa on Hilton Head?” I’m not sure where the name comes from, but a smarter title, which appears on the report itself, “OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA WOOD INFESTATION REPORT”, makes alot more sense.  During a sale of structural property in South Carolina involving a lending institution, the CL-100 will usually be a mandatory report at closing.  In most conventional cases, the seller is responsible for the CL-100.  A thorough, professional inspection is part of every CL100. The report will point out any water-damage issues, however small they may be.  It’s important to know that the CL-100 will only report water and fungal damage that is “below the first main floor”.

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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.

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