A note from John Bonwitt, one of our short sale buyers: As you know I have been negotiating through the “short sale” white water now since August of 2007.  Most people at that time were still complacent about a real estate and finance volcano that was rumbling mostly in Arizona, Florida, California, and Nevada.  Those of us in the mortgage-banking world knew that you could only see top of the iceberg we were barreling towards.  Perfect storm ……..

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One of the greatest things about Hilton Head Island is the many choices for exercising outdoors.  Now that the weather is getting hot, head to the beach for yoga.  A cool ocean breeze, the sound of the waves and the beautiful view creates the perfect “studio” to practice.   Locals need to make the time to enjoy what we have right here on our beautiful island and what visitors from all over are calling a “bucket list experience!” Read the rest of this entry

The update below is from Scott Bunting from Bunting Construction on Hilton Head Island.  We have asked him to take a look at where we have been to get a better understanding of where we may be going.  These market trends help us better adapt to this changing market and help us guide our clients and customers as they research Hilton Head Real Estate. Read the rest of this entry

The update below is from Jeff Reilley from Wiseman & Reilley, LLC on Hilton Head Island.  We have asked him to take a look at where we have been to get a better understanding of where we may be going.  These market trends help us better adapt to this changing market and help us guide our clients and customers as they research Hilton Head Real Estate. Read the rest of this entry

This update below is from Keith Miller from Miller Long Term Rentals on Hilton Head Island.  We have asked him to take a look at where we have been to get a better understanding of where we may be going.

These market trends help us better adapt to this changing market and help us guide our clients and customers as they research Hilton Head Real Estate.

Rental Demand is Strong on Hilton Head

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This update below is from Bruce Goff, an appraiser on Hilton Head Island.  We have asked him to take a look at where we have been to get a better understanding of where we may be going.  These market trends help us better adapt to this changing market and help us guide our clients and customers as they research Hilton Head Real Estate.

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Every year we ask our trusted and local Hilton Head advisors to take a look at where we have been to get a better understanding of where we may be going.  These market trends help us better adapt to this changing market and help us guide our clients and customers as they research the Hilton Head Real Estate Market.  Below is the real estate financing update and video. Read the rest of this entry

The urgency to buy property on Hilton Head Island has to be intense if you are a buyer!   Typically this decision is based on a need or a want and only when the right timing and circumstances collide do purchasers make the decision to buy a property.  The pressure must be intense. We suggest making an offer before you arrive subject to your visit or selecting two properties to think about on  your travels home…after all we don’t want you to have crocodile tears if you miss out.

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Located 70 miles off our coast is the gulf stream, Hilton Head’s guardian angel.  Storms in the past that have hit the gulfstream get bumped north and because Hilton Head is in the cove of the coast it has missed us.  The gulf stream also keeps Hilton Head temperatures warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

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Great things are happening on Daufuskie Island.  The other day the first lot sold in the Melrose Community of Daufuskie Island.  This would not be such a noteworthy event except that it sold on the news that the resort was under new ownership.  While there are some things which will never change on Daufuskie Island like a walk hand in hand on the beach, a ride side by side in a golf cart or time together, Daufuskie has some new additions including faster communication and whole lot of new energy. Read the rest of this entry