Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even golf or a marina. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA/POA.

Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful — and as a result, keeping property values high. But since no two neighborhoods are the same, no two HOA’s will be the same, either. Read the rest of this entry

Perhaps it is the low gas prices, the weather or their biological clocks, but whatever the reason baby boomers have landed in the Hilton Head area and like what they see.  Just like geese flocking south, these boomers are settling in and taking up real estate in a big way.  Below are the sales that have occurred year to date.  If you think that it will get easier to find great property in the spring, our advice is “Don’t take a chance on time”.

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We loved 2013 and while we are sad to see it go, we are ready for 2014.  In the year ahead, it is our hope to remain humble and hungry as we continue to build Hilton Head Properties, Realty and Rentals.  Listed below are our some New Years Resolutions that we offer to our fellow property owners in the Hilton Head, Bluffton and Daufuskie areas.  We look forward to helping you achieve your goals in 2014! Read the rest of this entry

The same tips for Black Friday apply to buying great real estate on Hilton Head Island.  Although you do not need to camp out in front of our office to get great deals, there are a few steps you can take to get a jump on the 79 million baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964.  So forget about setting the alarm at 3:30 or checking your insurance policy before getting trampled to death.   We got you covered and you may not even need to get out of your pajamas. Read the rest of this entry

There are two types of rental property available on Hilton Head Island.  This short video will help you in your research of the properties on Hilton Head Island.  Buy now and rent for later seems to be a growing trend because of the low interest rates. We have compared the different costs associated with the ownership of short and long term rental properties below.  We look forward to helping you with your research on Hilton Head Island.  Listed below are the areas of the Island that offer short and long term rental opportunities. Read the rest of this entry

Updated November 2019. Hilton Head Island offers many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving.  We have much to be grateful for on this Island.  We have listed ways to give back locally.  If you are planing a visit to the Island for Thanksgiving, we have listed places to stay and ideas for your Thanksgiving feast.  It is our hope that you have a wonderful day of sharing thanks with family and friends.  Happy Thanksgiving, Ya’ll!

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A lot of people think a realtors job is all about the money, but Jane and I have a different reason.  Until you meet us, you will never know, but when we get feed back like this, we know we are doing what we love.  If you would like for us to represent you as a buyer or seller, take a minute and read some of these testimonials.  Call us and see!

Even your agent may not be familiar with this community.  There are no golf courses inside the gates, no tennis courts, no marinas, no shops or restaurants, just a Low Country lifestyle everyone dreams of.  Inside the gates you will discover beautiful homes with picket fences, a relaxed pace with its resident owl, bald eagles and osprey.  What you will discover at The Paddocks is a way of life that is not like the others, but true to itself.

“Do Drop In” at The Paddocks

Join us every Thursday for our “Do Drop In” at the pool pavilion at The Paddocks from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.  We will provide liquid refreshments including “sweet tea” and moon pies(for the kids in all of us).  Most likely you see some old friends, Realtors, builders, architects and neighbors from around the Island that you haven’t seen in awhile.  Of course, no sales pitch, just some collateral material, some sweet tea and the opportunity to visit and discover one of the best places in our corner of the world.

Living is easy at The Paddocks

The architecture expresses what living in the South is all about.  Metal Roofs, screen doors slamming, exposed rafter tails, big rockers on a covered porch and outdoor socials around a firepit.  The big private home sites overlook marshes, forests, water and sunsets.  Over 60% of this community sold out a few years ago. The prevailing breezes make this a place where you want to sit and drink up the cool air because this property sits on a Penninsula on Hilton Head Island surrounded by water.

The Paddocks Properties

With new homes starting at $549,900 and home sites starting at $69,900, The Paddocks offers great value and selection in today’s Hilton Head Island real estate market.  Of course, because this community and all the properties are 100% debt free, the developer can be very creative for a family that builds right away.  Even investors should inquire about a subordination that may be offered.  Add it all up and come visit at our “Do Drop In” this Thursday to see for yourself.  For more information, please email us.

Something about a small Island in the off season…reservations are easier, the pace is slower and the outside festivals are wonderful. This fall on Hilton Head and the Low Country we have listed some great outside events to enjoy on Hilton Head Island.  Read about these events below.

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Forest Beach on Hilton Head Island in one of the oldest and most established communities in the area. This Hilton Head neighborhood consists of North and South Forest Beach real estate areas, which offer convenient access to the beautiful pristine beaches. A lot of the Hilton Head neighborhoods are gated and private; however, Forest Beach makes it easy for you and guests to come and go as you please. Forest Beach homes for sale are in a prime location with beach access and breathtaking views.
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