Next time you take a drive through the Low Country, visit Palmetto Bluff.  This waterfront village is nestled under century live oaks draped with Spanish moss.   Located off Highway 46 between Hilton Head Island, SC and Savannah, Ga, Palmetto Bluff’s Wilson Village is off the charts beautiful.   The natural beauty is complemented perfectly by the charm of its timeless architecture.  This short video with Bryan Byrne, Broker in Charge, provides an overview of the village, the values of property and the flexible membership programs offered.  The breezes off the river were wonderful that day.  Read the rest of this entry

The first six months in our new location have been nothing but awesome.  The support has been off the charts.  We have had new clients find us and existing clients pop in to check out the new digs and to wish us success.  That said, production was up 40%  for the first 6 months and we are growing and expanding and see great growth ahead for Hilton Head Properties.

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Are you looking at owning and managing rental properties on Hilton Head with a long-term view?  You will rarely increase the value of your rental property investment over the short term. Increased wealth comes from growth in equity that typically occurs over time.  Ensuring long-term appreciation should be your first consideration when deciding which property to buy. Location, location, location may be an overused term, but it still holds true. You can change virtually everything about the property except its location. Be wary of buying a property in a high vacancy location or in areas that are declining economically or aesthetically.  Although you can improve many aspects of the property, you may want to stay away from houses that require comprehensive repairs. You can get these “fixer-uppers” for a discounted price, but the money you save often won’t cover the cash required to make the property presentable. Read the rest of this entry

There will be no pity in be-back city for Hilton Head buyers after this summer.   While many have been lucky the last few years in delaying their Hilton Head purchasing decision, market research shows supply dropping as buyers get off the fence.  Buyer confidence is building and even higher priced properties are dropping in supply shown by the table below.  Looks like local REALTORS, lenders, inspectors and attorneys are going to have a HOT summer on Hilton Head in 2013! Read the rest of this entry

Purchasers and sellers of Hilton Head Property will run across “as-is” in the contract form and may wonder what exactly this means to them.  As a buyer or seller, the as-is part of the contract allows information about the home to be put on the table.  Paragraph 8 of the Hilton Head Area Association of REALTORS (HHAAOR) contract states that “as-is means the property is being conveyed in the condition in which it is presently found subject to the aforementioned paragraphs”.  Looking through the previous paragraphs we find out more information on what “as-is’ could be for a purchaser and seller.

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If you own a home or are considering buying a home in the Hilton Head area, there are several insurance savings ideas worth exploring. While each may be only a small amount, when added together they may provide an owner with some nice savings if available.  Homeowners can complete this savings review through the services of their insurance agent.  We asked our agent, Robbie Holmquist with Turbeville Insurance Agency to share these ideas. Read the rest of this entry

Hilton Head Island – South Carolina – Mothers Day Special 2013

Make Mom feel extra special! Give mom the link to these properties or click the photo for a visual tour and forward this to her.  Should she find and buy one of the perfect properties shown below between Mother’s Day May 5 – May 12 2013, Hilton Head Properties will give mom a credit of $500 towards closing costs to be credited at closing(not redeemable for cash).

We just sold an oceanfront property in Palmetto Dunes that brought the marketing time to 30 days and a closing date in 29 days.  The seller had been looking for a closing date for over 2 years and the auction process put a spotlight on this property that traditional marketing could not.  Within days, there were inquiries from around the world and 8 registrered bidders showed up on March 8, 2013 to bid.  While an auction may not appeal to every seller, the thirty day sale can easily be achieved with just a few good systems in place. Read the rest of this entry

“Why do I need a CL100 when I buy or sell a home or villa on Hilton Head?” I’m not sure where the name comes from, but a smarter title, which appears on the report itself, “OFFICIAL SOUTH CAROLINA WOOD INFESTATION REPORT”, makes alot more sense.  During a sale of structural property in South Carolina involving a lending institution, the CL-100 will usually be a mandatory report at closing.  In most conventional cases, the seller is responsible for the CL-100.  A thorough, professional inspection is part of every CL100. The report will point out any water-damage issues, however small they may be.  It’s important to know that the CL-100 will only report water and fungal damage that is “below the first main floor”.

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Hilton Head Properties welcomes Tad Segars as Partner.  Prior to entering his real estate career over 26 years, Tad co-owned the beach service on Hilton Head Island.  Working the beach everyday, Tad knows these beaches better than anyone.  This short video is why the Hilton Head Beaches are the best in the world!

Safe Surf on Hilton Head

Hilton Head’s Beaches offer two body guards that are sandbars on each end of the Island.  Joiner Banks on the north and Gaskin Banks on the south catch the really bad stuff before it hits the shores.  These two sandbars come together about a mile offshore and help make our waters both swimmer and child friendly.  No matter the age from toddler to elderly, sitting in the Hilton Head surf brings smiles.

A1A on Hilton Head

Hilton Head’s beach offers 11 miles of walk and bike-ability.  The sugar sand of Hilton Head is just hard enough to be excellent for walking, biking or jogging.  In fact, Hilton Head beachgoers do not have to travel by car to get to a different beach, they can barefoot it from one beach to the next.   Of course, plan carefully to walk through the Folly at low tide otherwise you may have to swim!

Hilton Head’s Beach is Tops

Google Top Beach and you are sure to see Hilton Head’s Beaches pop up in these searches time and time again.  A quick search and we found Hilton Head has been named #1 Beach in 2010 by Fox News, #2 beach by 10Best.com and #6 by US News Travel.  When it comes to swimming, walking, biking, sand, and room to spare, it is hard to find a more perfect beach in the World.  Please contact Hilton Head Properties or Tad Segars, Hilton Head’s Beach Guru at (843)785-7111 or email info@hiltonheadproperties.com .