Any day now, the first azaleas will bloom on Hilton Head Island.  Spring is a great time to visit Hilton Head Island and includes celebrations including the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament, Spring Festivals, St. Patrick’s Day(Savannah and Hilton Head), Easter and fabulous weather.   Coincidentally many spring visitors fall in love with Hilton Head Island making the  month of April our biggest selling month of the year.  Empty nest baby boomers this year will find realistic pricing, great interest rates and fabulous properties.  We offer great properties and fabulous vacation rentals.

Did you know there is an ownership program set up on Hilton Head Island that offers multiple weeks of use per year?  This ownership offers 1/5th deeded interest and it is completely hassle free.  We had a client purchase this type of ownership to experience all four seasons before purchasing a full time residence, one couple gave each of their children two weeks to use every year with their families, and other couples have used theirs to escape winter every year.  Prices currently start in the $30,000’s for 10 weeks(1/5 deeded ownership).  What could you do with 10 weeks a year on the Island? 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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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

We are celebrating our Two year Anniversary at Hilton Head Properties.  These first years have been amazing and we appreciate the support we have received from our clients and friends. We know we are in business because of you and will never take this for granted. Read the rest of this entry

Ready to get out and take a look at some great properties after your Turkey Day Feast.  Just click on the photo for a visual tour.  If you would like the scoop on any of these properties or to schedule a showing anytime this weekend, email us at Robbie@robbiebunting.com or call (843)785-7111 ext. 1.  Thank you.

4th Row Ocean on Hilton Head

Close to everything in Palmetto Dunes

All on one level in Palmetto Dunes

3 acres Deepwater Daufuskie

1. Hilton Head is easy to get to and from!  A client told me the other day told that they were looking at places far away, but came back to Hilton Head Island because they would use it more.  I am sure there is a point of diminishing return when you factor distance to use.  Click here to read driving distances to Hilton Head from many cities.  On top of that, with two convenient airports, Hilton Head Island is one of the easiest Island’s to travel to or from.
2. Hilton Head’s weather is subtropical!  The Island is kept warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by ocean breezes over the warm sea(that is why you see people swimming in the ocean in January).  In fact, our moderate winter days are typically warmer than other inland southern cities.  Winter months offer sub tropical temperatures that are perfect for snowbirds or vacationers looking for a warm weather escape.
3. Hilton Head is surrounded by beauty and amenities! With 53 miles of bike pathways, 12 miles of beaches, 24 Championship Golf Courses,  260 + tennis courts , Chaplan Park, Crossings Park, 1300 acres of land owned parks, some of the best things about living on Hilton Head Island is the natural beauty that we never take for granted.
4. Hilton Head offers small town living with big city benefits!  Hilton Head Island’s year round population is just under 40,000, but the Island offers incredible restaurants, a great hospital, airport, library, sensational shopping, fabulous grocery stores and even a PGA golf tournament.
5. Hilton Head is in the center of everything!  Hilton Head is located in the geographic center of Beaufort, Savannah, and Charleston.  These historical cities are easy day trips from Hilton Head Island.  As well, living on an Island that is 5 miles x 12 miles, one is never far from anything.
6. Hilton Head has happy people living here!  Hilton Head is a lifestyle choice as very few are ever transferred to the Island for their work.  That and over 200+ days of sunshine really make Islanders a very happy bunch.  They say hello when they are out and even may waive when they drive by.
7. Hilton Head has great festivals and events!  The Island festivals include Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter events that make Island living fun.  You can also visit the chamber’s  festival calendar to see what is going on anytime of the year.
8. Hilton Head appeals to all!  Great schools attract the families, warm weather and great amenties attract the retiree and second home owner and for the professional(doctors, teachers and business) Hilton Head offers a high quality lifestyle near the beach.
9. Hilton Head is a limited finite resource.  It an Island that is 97% developed.  We’re not sure how long the seats will last, but right now you can buy awesome real estate on Hilton Head Island.   Whether it’s a villa, home or a homesite for someday, you can find paradise.  Give me a call at (843)785-7111 ext. 1 or send me an email and I will send you some ideas.
10. Hilton Head still offers the best things for free(or almost free)  Soaking up sun on the beach, enjoying a sunset over the water, paddling a kayak, a rusty bike ride, a dip in the ocean, sitting under a moss covered oak, counting the stars and enjoying the colors in the October sky, walking the beach are all of the best reasons to live on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Bankruptcy Sale.

Custom built. This big beautiful home includes three car garage with a private pool and deepwater dock in the backyard. Features include crown moldings, family room, six bedrooms, big closets, office, covered patio, sundeck, circular staircase, spectacular custom kitchen, 3rd floor playroom and big master suite. Wexford offers world class golf, a lock system, marina and tennis within a private gated community on Hilton Head Island.  Over 7,000 htd, offered at $1,799,000.00

What every Hilton Head Buyer Should do…

1. Call Your Realtor or contact us and let us set you up on a FREE MLS Link.  This link will email automatically new listings and price adjustments in real time as they hit the market.  The best properties do not stay on the market long.
2. Call a lender and get pre-approved or get a proof of funds from your bank so you will be ready to go when you see the perfect property.  Pre-approvals and Cash talks and beat offers that have financing contingencies
3. Ask your realtor to send you a sample-contract so you can be familiar with the addendums and the contract.  Ask them to include a property inspection addendum, a HUD estimate, a buyer-agency and a sample-disclosure.

When a property POPS, Call your Hilton Head REALTOR

Call YOUR realtor if you see a great property on your MLS LINK(here is a copy of my MLS Link for short sale homes).  Do not email them, do not wait for tomorrow.  If it is a great property that has captured your attention, chances are it will capture other buyers attention too.  Jane and I will go see it, get you the information and give you an opinion of the property.

Time to negotiate the perfect property on Hilton Head Island 

There are trends in every real estate market. These market trends can help us negotiate once you find the perfect property.  It is our goal to help you win the bid and get the property and these trends are helpful in determining the best strategy.  Call on us anytime to review the Market Trends and help with negotiations.

April represents spring beautifully on Hilton Head.  Not only is the Island busting out right now in bloom, but the temperatures are floating in the high 70’s, cool and fresh.  Some of Hilton Head’s biggest outdoor events are celebrated in April including the RBC Heritage, Easter Sunrise Beach Service, Historic walk/talks, farmers markets, Art Markets, Easter Eggstravaganza, Gregg Russell under the Liberty Oak, Mitchelville 5K, Reggae Run, Tour the Nina & Pinta, Salty Dog Easter Egg Hunt, and Hilton Head Air Days.

Come Celebrate Spring and April on Hilton Head

We have some great places for you to stay on Hilton Head Island including Oceanfront Resorts, luxury homes and villas.  Just let us know your travel dates via email and we will introduce you to Hilton Head beauty.  Thank  you.