September 1, 2013

Dear Clients, Friends and Associates~

Last month we published and mailed the first edition, “It’s All About Home” to 9,500 clients interested in Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Wexford, Long Cove, Palmetto Hall, Shipyard, Folly Field, Singleton Beach and Port Royal.  This is the first of its kind and we are excited about this new marketing program.

The Principles of Hilton Head Properties are seasoned real estate professionals in the Hilton Head Area Real Estate Market and know how to get a property sold. Marketing is the big reason a property sits or sells.  Hilton Head Properties marketing will not follow others, but will lead them.

The Hilton Head Area Market is highly competitive for sellers. There are newer properties off Island and lower priced new listings entering the market every day.  In the last 12 months, many sellers were unable to sell their properties. Pro-Active marketing is the difference between hoping or making it happen.

Hilton Head Properties listings are in every mailbox and on every web page.  Our convenient Island location is fabulous and on line our properties have high resolution photography, detailed descriptions, and diligence materials for buyers searching almost any real estate website.  In fact, we are now published in 19 languages with 30 different currencies. Even then, we will not wait for our buyers to find us and every week we send our properties to over 7,000 buyers with updates on the Island via electronic email.

Our goal is to provide great marketing for our seller clients and separate them from the others.  We hope you enjoy the first edition of “It’s All About Home”.  We would love to know what you think and invite your inquiries.  Thank you.
All of Our Best,

Hilton Head Properties

Robbie, Jane, Tad, Steve, Sam, Amanda, John &  Cheryl

P.S.  ~ This is not a solicitation to property owners that are listed with others.

Never before have the numbers looked so good for Hilton Head Buyers.  These numbers including interest rates, rental income and purchase price offer awesome opportunities for our buyers.  In fact, when all of these numbers are in alignment, the market offers perfect timing for Hilton Head buyers.  Check out why it makes sense for real estate buyers to take advantage of these numbers sooner rather than later. Read the rest of this entry

We loved this press-release that Heather Bragg did for our new office on Hilton Head.

Long-time real estate agent Robbie Bunting recently launched a new real estate business, Hilton Head Properties. The office is located at 12 New Orleans Road, across HWY 278 from the Village of Wexford.

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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

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.

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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.

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If you are planning on visiting Hilton Head Island in the Fall, Winter or Spring, we have arranged some unbelievable accommodation programs.  These programs offer discounted Resort, Villas, Homes and even golf for your visit.  This offer is open to all property owners, friends and clients.  A real estate tour is not required but suggested because there are awesome properties for sale right now.  You may also fill out the forms attached to the links below and email or fax us your request.  Thank you.

Just click on the respective link for our programs:

• Omni Oceanfront Resort 
• Home or Villa Accommodations –PD Rental Referral 2011-2012
• Golf Discounts for Real Estate Prospects – PD Golf Referral 2011-2012

Right now, distressed sellers should choose a Short Sale over foreclosure.  Given that South Carolina is a recourse state, distressed sellers or property owners that are under water with their mortgage should consider taking action now.  In Florida, Wall Street Journal reports that some banks are going after sellers that may have had their homes, condos or second homes foreclosed upon.  In fact, there are now investors buying up these deficiency judgements.  The key for distressed sellers is that in a successful short sale negotiation it is possible to convince the lender to give up their pursuit of the deficiency judgement against the property owners.  Here are some other reasons to consider a  Short Sale vs. Foreclosure.  If you  would like for us to answer your questions or better explain the process, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com or call me direct at (843)842-0805

Those that purchased real estate on Hilton Head Island at the height of the market(mid 2000’s) may feel a bit trapped, but we are finding solutions to help get our market moving.  If your Hilton Head property is holding you back  from major things that you want to pay for or purchase in the next few years, we would like to talk to you.  Read the rest of this entry