Nationally, mortgage applications increased 49% in the first week of January and 11% the week prior which is the strongest two week gain since December 2008(Housing Watch, Bank of America 1/15/2015).  These lower mortgage rates are increasing the sales pace on Hilton Head Island and our phones are ringing, appointments are being made, contracts are being written and we are off to a great start.  This is great news for the Hilton Head sellers, agents and buyers that can pick up their pace! Read the rest of this entry