Property owners today get easily confused with all the information that is readily available. Sellers of real estate get tons of mail, have all the information at their fingertips, but when it comes time to making a decision, they tend to base their decision on perception rather than reality. Read the rest of this entry
Join our blog and instantly know what it’s like to live in one of the most desirable cities in the Southeast United States – Hilton Head Island, South Carolina! By becoming a fan of our facebook page, Hilton Head Homes and Communities you have a front row seat for all that life has to offer here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina! From great places on Robbies Restaurant Guide, fantastic things to do, breath-taking photography, to everything you need to know about Hilton Head real estate… we have it all! Read the rest of this entry
The first half of the year in Real Estate Sales on Hilton Head rocked in 2012. If our sales volume is an indication of confidence in the real estate market, our individual sales volume year to date was about the total volume we did in 2011! These sales came from everything including a dollar lot to a multimillion dollar house swap. On my run this morning I started thinking of market research buyers and seller would like to see in this blog and have listed them below. While we are thankful for a strong first half, the second half of 21012 looks very promising. Read the rest of this entry
One of the greatest things about Hilton Head Island is the many choices for exercising outdoors. Now that the weather is getting hot, head to the beach for yoga. A cool ocean breeze, the sound of the waves and the beautiful view creates the perfect “studio” to practice. Locals need to make the time to enjoy what we have right here on our beautiful island and what visitors from all over are calling a “bucket list experience!”
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“Summer brings you here, winter keeps you hear” was the mantra for Hilton Head Owners or so I thought. Lately I have been talking to friends and clients in the north and finding that their hometown temperatures have been approaching the 100 degree mark while Hilton Head has been hovering in the 90’s. For those on the Island or visiting soon, our summer has been wonderful with its never ending breezes. Read the rest of this entry
Updtate: Beaufort County will raise the millage, click here for more information
Beaufort County is considering raising the millage for 2nd homes, investments and commercial properties. Their resident neighbors pay far less in tax and the increase could take the second home millage rate up another 2 mills. Currently, the only source Beaufort County has to increase revenues for school operations is to raise the tax millage on commercial and non-resident property owners.
This short video offers some ideas from a local short sale negotiator on Hilton Head Island. This negotiator was educated by a declining market and worked in the mortgage industry, moved to loan modifications and now helps negotiate short sales with banks. He has developed the skills and relationships that can help him navigate through the short sale process better than others that do not do it every day.
While no one has a crystal ball, the current Hilton Head Real Estate Market offers sellers some excellent opportunities this year. There is no reason to kick the ball down the street and wait until next year to sell. In fact, if you are listed for sale and or thinking of selling, you may want to consider these selling reasons in 2012.
If you are a seller and you owe more than your house is worth, you may not want to kick the ball down the street until next year. The debt forgiveness bill that expires in 2012 for permanent residences is something sellers should take a serious look at. For example, if I purchased a home for $200,000 and then sold it at market value for $100,000, I would not have to pay taxes on what is considered $100,000 in earnings. After December 2012, this may no longer be available to borrowers! Read the rest of this entry
Watch this short video as Barnacle Bill Berkes explains how to pick the freshest white tail shrimp. Barnacle Bills is located mid Island on Highway 278 (next to the old log cabin) and is a landmark and tradition on the Island. Not only will he entertain you, he will also help you select the freshest of seafood. He specializes in locally caught seafood including Tuna, Snapper and other local seafood.
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