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

Villas in the Hilton Head Area come in all shapes and sizes.  Their locations vary as do their prices from $40,000 to almost $3 million.   The benefits of ownership can include logical reasons including possible tax deductions, rental income and potential appreciation.  Listed below however, are the real reasons to own a villa on Hilton Head Island. Read the rest of this entry

The delinquent tax sale for Beaufort County is always the first Monday of October.  The sale will include properties on Hilton Head, Daufuskie, Bluffton and other locations in Beaufort County.  Information can be found on the counties website.  You may also see these yellow postings around which indicates the taxes are delinquent.

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 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

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.

Purchasers of 2nd homes and rental properties don’t always factor the financial benefits into their purchase when weighing their buying decision.  Mortgage interest and taxes are standard deductions available to any second home owner, but what about the other deductions that may be available?  Before you proceed, the first question, is your second home or villa on Hilton Head classified as residential or rental?

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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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Hilton Head Island, SC – Our Hilton Head “blog” now has over 7,500 readers and hundreds of visitors every day.  It has been our goal to keep you posted on the local happenings, area news, worthy events, property ownership ideas and important information. Hopefully one of these posts has given something back to you.  Listed below are the 10 articles in order of their popularity.  I would love to know what your favorite was.  Maybe it was one below or one from the past.  E-mail me and let me know! Read the rest of this entry

There are three firework displays on Hilton Head and many places to watch them when you are on an Island in the Low-Country.  This years 4th of July firework displays will take place in Harbourtown, Shelter Cove and Skull Creek Marina.  While these areas offer excellent vantage points, watching the night skies light up from a boat, a dock, a marina, Daufuskie Island or the beach on Hilton Head Island can be pretty awesome.   As well, there should be plenty of beach to watch the fireworks as the tide will be going out by dusk this year. Read the rest of this entry