Hilton Head Island, SC ~ Shipyard Plantation

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Shipyard is located in the geographic center of the the beaches on Hilton Head Island.  The location boasts access to both Highway 278 and Pope Avenue and all the many restaurants and shops these areas open up to.  Located behind these gates are beautiful lagoons, golf courses, live oaks, magnolias, palms and everything the Low-Country is best know for.  You will love the rolling bike paths, the beach access, the tennis, and great golf in Shipyard.

 

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We are not going to live forever!

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Had a glass of wine with a client the other night as we admired their newly purchased villa.  We talked about the 70 degree weather we were enjoying on Hilton Head and my client mentioned that they were now thinking of making the move permanent.  Keep in mind, 10 years earlier these same clients told me they would never  consider moving from their Ohio hometown.  That was their home, Hilton Head was just a fun place they loved.  It was never considered a place to live full time. Read the rest of this entry



What is Quarter Ownership on Hilton Head Island

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There are two types of Quarter Ownership on Hilton Head Island.  With a rotating quarter, an owner gets 6 two-week ownership periods spread throughout the year plus a single week in January.  Each year the ownership periods adjust so that over a four-year period, each owner has had access to all 52 weeks.  With a fixed quarter, the 13 weeks are back to back depending on which quarter you own (1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th). Read the rest of this entry



2011 Rental Season – Hilton Head Island

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A note from Todd Brooks at Island Getaway

The upcoming rental season is showing very positive signs, as advance bookings are up over 20% versus this time last year.    We saw nice stabilization of  the market in 2010 and less deviation from the published rates.  People always have, and always will want some type of “deal”; but as the rental market strengthens, the pendulum begins to swing in our direction.  I believe we saw the bottom of the market in 2009.  A good barometer for the overall market is Internet reservations.  Our online bookings are up substantially for the upcoming season, which is a positive indication.  This shows willingness for consumers to spend money in advance and at the published rates, which we have not seen in volume since the pre-recession years. Read the rest of this entry



What’s my Hilton Head Property Really Worth?

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The end of the year is an optimal time to review the current value of your Hilton Head real estate for your portfolio purposes.  In the past few years the real estate market has changed and if you are considering selling, trading up, trading down or making other changes to your real estate portfolio, this will definitely help you make a plan.  One of the best ways to determine the present value of your Island real estate is to contact your Hilton Head Realtor. Read the rest of this entry



The weather and prices are great on Hilton Head Island!

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It’s November 22 on Hilton Head Island and my window is wide open in my office.  Our real estate clients are loving the current weather and the PRIME real estate offeredRead the rest of this entry



Hilton Head Island Real Estate Market Trends July 2010

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Dear Clients, Friends and Fellow Associates~

Below is our Hilton Head Monthly Market Trend Report for July 2010.  This report is exactly what it’s name implies; it’s an “at a glance” report of current Home, Villa and lot trends for Hilton Head Island. 

This market research tells us where the most robust (busiest) price segments of the market are – i.e. it will tell us where the activity is and where it is not.  It shows the number of listings and the sales that occured last month in each pricing segment.  It also shows negotiatiability, the average listing to sale price, the days on the market and the number of months of inventory.  The last column shows the increase or decrease in the remaining months of inventory from the month prior and helps us spot possible trends.  Take a look below and than call us to explain how this report applies to the timing of your Hilton Head Island purchase or sale. Read the rest of this entry



Favorable Taxes for South Carolina Retirees

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Hilton Head Retirees take note

States are wooing retirees with tax breaks.  Considering everything, listed below are the states that tax experts say offer the best deals for residents older than 65:

Georgia, Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, New York, South Carolina, Delaware  and Louisiana Read the rest of this entry



Hilton Head Realtor has your property covered!

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Why would you not want to be on every website in the World?

Because over 87% of all real estate purchases start on line, we post your Hilton Head Property on practically every website we can.  Having many different websites for your property is like having several billboards around the world.  You simply do not know how the buyer is going to search or find us, but we know that we have the web covered.  Below are the bigger websites we have listed our properties for sale on.  Read the rest of this entry



Timing Opportunities on Hilton Head Island

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Staging or furnishing deadlines!

The days of no interest, no payments will soon be gone at Rooms to Go.  If you want either Vacant Home Staging or just some additional pieces of furniture and not make a payment on until 2012 please let Kalyani know ASAP. The last day to be able to order is 2/15/10! I’d need to have everything ready to be ordered by then.
 
Kalyani Persons
Home Staging In Paradise
www.HomeStagingInParadise.com
Kalyani@HomeStagingInParadise.com
843/815-4412

Are you making a move on Hilton Head Island?

Deadlines are rapidly approaching for Tax Credits for first time home buyers and home sellers considering moving up.  The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009’s tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified move-up home buyers ends April 30, 2010. You can purchase by June 30, 2010 but must have a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010.  The first time buyers tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence also ends April 30, 2010. A purchase completed by June 30, 2010 (with a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010) may qualify.

Historically low interest rates, historically low housing prices in most areas and great values in the move up home market make this the perfect time to act. Call me for a free consultation to run the numbers for you. Don’t miss out on the great values!

Looking for an FHA loan on Hilton Head?

There is a strong indication that loans handled by FHA Mortgages, will be changing in the near future. These FHA backed mortgage programs are going to be adjusted or even overhauled.  These changes, depending what the changes are, will most likely influence the real estate market as a whole. 

During the real estate boom the use of FHA mortgages dropped to around 2% of the loans.  That figure has shot up to 25% and even higher in some markets.  Any substantial changes to FHA lending requirements could affect in some cases, the most active segment in many real estate markets. 

Congress is pressing on FHA to tighten the standards toward borrowers.  The options on what they will do to tighten these standards are broad and could include increasing FICO scores, require more amount of the down payment and reducing Seller contributions to closing costs

All these have been expressed and are being explored and if you are a buyer that needs an FHA loan, the time to act is now!  Don’t take a chance on time…email us today at robbie@robbiebunting.com or call us toll free at m1-800-932-3652 to get your foot in the door now!




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