Apr 30
One shot at a great first impression – Buyers no longer jump in the car to check out a property. In fact, over 90% of all real estate searches start on the internet. Therefore, just as important as mowing the lawn and painting the front door in anticipation of the buyer are high quality photos and content on the internet. We all have passed over the listing with dark photos and “Great House” in the remarks looking for something better. The first impression makes a difference more than ever on the internet. Read the rest of this entry
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Dec 11
Looking back over the past 12 months we saw about a 10% appreciation across the board in real estate pricing. Banks started loosening up their lending restrictions and there has even been a trend of buyers diversifying into homes from their stock portfolios. Christmas party chatter this year will reinforce buying real estate. With all this good cheer, what does not make sense is why a buyer today would make an offer lower than the average list to sell price when the property is priced correctly? Read the rest of this entry
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Nov 06
Hilton Head Island, SC – The million dollar luxury buyer on Hilton Head Island is making their move. Inventories have dipped from last year on these million dollar properties as these buyers pick up stride. Reasons include fewer lower priced alternatives, low jumbo mortgage rates, a rising stock market, incredible values and just great properties like this one for sale Below are the reason why.
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Sep 04
If your Hilton Head property is listed for sale, good news, the butterflies are back! Butterflies and baby boomers show up in the fall on Hilton Head as they make their migration south. Given the present interest rates, the growing confidence in the economy and 42% of the 77 million baby boomers indicating they wish to retire in the south-east, the fall market is going to be absolutely incredible for our Hilton Head Area Sellers! Read the rest of this entry
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Feb 06
Reading the National Assoication of Realtors(NAR) Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers 2012 all we got to say is right on! In the last year, this report states that over 90% of all buyers went to the web and 42% found the actual property they wound up purchasing in 2o12. We have seen this in the Hilton Head Market, as buyers walk in with a few property printouts and ask us to show them these properties. Other trends are listed below… Read the rest of this entry
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Nov 20
Some Hilton Head buyers and sellers may be shell shy from the past few years, but they need to get over it if they want to take advantage of timing their real estate move. Hilton Head Inventories are dropping and for buyers and sellers it is time to jump back into the real estate market. The past has shown us that the fear of future events is greater than the reality as we move out of the housing recession, elections and anything else that stands in the way of the housing recovery. The Hilton Head housing market is on a slow roll. Read the rest of this entry
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Oct 03
Hilton Head Island, SC – Based on recent market research, buyers and sellers didn’t negotiate as much in last month on Hilton Head Island. The average list to sell price hovered in the 95% range for homes and villas in almost all price categories on the Island. Factors that may have contributed to this include good pricing, falling inventories and relatively stable prices. Listed below are some other observations we noted in our market research.
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Sep 25
Hilton Head buyers and sellers have been behaving like turtles lately. Don’t get me wrong, I know they are smart, it’s just that they are moving too slow. Sure enough, sooner or later they will get there, but if they move too slow they will lose both time and money. All it takes is a little hope, courage and a miracle
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May 16
Below is the market trend report for April(just click on the table for a full page printable version). There is some great news in this report that we would love to share with you. We see some market improvements and new sales taking place in all the categories which means the market is up and running. The most critical information that our Hilton Head Monthly Market Trend Report conveys is what I call the “Big Three”. Read the rest of this entry
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May 09
Jane and I appreciate our relationship with you. As you know, when it comes to real estate we will jump when you ask us to. As well, our market research and constant contact has hopefully saved you both time and money. That said, we need your help to grow.
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