October 7, 2018

Dear Hilton Head Island Nest Adopters and friends,

While we wait for the final 3 nests to hatch and be inventoried, just a quick word of thanks to you – our amazing nest adopters!

We cannot say enough about the actions and support for the sea turtles that we have seen from our army of adopters.  From 44 states and 5 countries, you have been spreading the word, sharing your enthusiasm, and taking action for the preservation of the special endangered creatures that nest on the Hilton Head Island beaches.  You are awesome!

For example, there is Elise from Minnesota – an 8 year old who has requested for several years that her birthday gift $$ be donated to specified wildlife endeavors.  This year was the Hilton Head Island Sea Turtle Protection Project.  While on Hilton Head, she also visited the aquarium in Charleston so she could see the sea turtle hospital.  Way to go, Elise

And Kyle and Jessica from Georgia, long time adopters who are now expert enough to make sea turtle presentations to local classrooms and at the library:

My favorite is this picture of the note that Kyle and Jessica wrote in the sand to remind everyone to leave the nest alone:

Many classrooms around the country, including our local elementary school, have raised money to adopt nests so teachers can help their students understand the plight of endangered species.  (Many parents and grandparents also adopt for their children’s or grandchildren’s class – very cool gift!)  Thank you!

I love when the teachers share their classroom sea turtle project artwork with us:

Speaking of helping the sea turtles, two couples who are adopters, followed the lead of other local neighborhoods, and started an evening patrol group this summer to make the north end of the island free of holes and trash so the sea turtles could nest and hatch.  The North End Sea Turtle (NEST) Trackers are cleaning up the beach and helping educate our locals and tourists alike. Thank you, Lisa and Don, and Chris and Cindy!

Robbie Bunting and Jane Hyers of Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals who adopt a nest for each of their clients.  Fantastic introduction to the island!  And we are so grateful to the law firm Winston and Strawn who spread the HHI sea turtle word to their staff in New York, Illinois, Texas and California offices.  Yeah, Allan!!

There are way too many more to mention here…..but on behalf of the Coastal Discovery Museum and the Sea Turtle Protection Project, our heartfelt thanks!!!  I’ll be sending you all a final report on the season in the next few weeks – or whenever our late nest finally hatches (it is still only at 39 incubation days!)

Again, many thanks –

Andrea

Andrea B. Siebold

Sea Turtle Nest Adoption Coordinator

Coastal Discovery Museum

843-415-2211

andreabsiebold@gmail.com

www.coastaldiscovery.org

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You are going to love Hilton Head Island’s brand new beach.  It’s awesome!  Lots of sand and plenty of room even at high tide.  If you have not booked your summer vacation, let me know.  We still have a few wonderful vacation properties that we would love to share with you.

Summertime includes fun things like our cool vacation itineraries, Harbourfest, Beach Turtle Walks, Bike Paths Everywhere, explore Daufuskie Island….or let us know and we will put together the perfect vacation.

Just call one of our vacation planners at (843)785-2242, email us or visit our website.  If you do not see what your looking for, let me know.  At this time of year we have new properties or last minute openings that we can share with you.

Events this week on Hilton Head Island

• Parking for the RBC Heritage and how to get around
• Boeings 787 Flyover this Saturday at the Heritage
• 8 free/cheap things to do Sping Break with kids on HHI
• Biking fun on Hilton Head Island
• RBC Heritage Golf Tournament April 10-16
• Sunrise Service at Coligny Beach Sunday April 16
• Sunrise Service on the 18th Green in Sea Pines 
• Sunrise Service off Alder Lane April 16
• How to buy a vacation rental property

Cheers!
Darcey Sundling

Property Manager

Now through the end of October, vacation properties on Hilton Head will be difficult to show, unless it is on the turn day.  The turn occurs on Saturday and is the time between checkout and check in.  With the market heating up, we don’t want you to miss out in seeing all the properties you have interest in.  Here are other ways to see them all.

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Living in an apartment or rental home does have its perks: You can test out different neighborhoods and locations, you have the flexibility to move, and you have access to great amenities like a gym or pool. But there’s a reason that owning a home, rather than renting one, is a highly desired achievement.

Maybe the thought of having your own place has crossed your mind only recently, or maybe you’re regularly saving a chunk of your paycheck for that future down payment. No matter where you are in the process of considering homeownership, here are the unmistakable signs that you’re ready to buy your first home. Read the rest of this entry

We cannot look back on 2016 without gratitude! First, thank  you for your continued support!  In 2016, our real estate company completed over 147 transactions, a new record for our company!  We are especially proud that our marketing programs produced the buyer for our companies listings over 40% of the time. Now as we JUMP into 2017, we would like to share our dreams, goals and predictions for the year ahead. Read the rest of this entry

When was the last time you hopped in your car to start a Hilton Head real estate search? Most buyers today just pick up their phones or jump on a computer to instantly view Hilton Head Properties.

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Last week we sold 112 properties in the Hilton Head area. This was 1 week after Hurricane Matthew turned 40,000 trees into piles of debris.  While some think Matthew stopped all Hilton Head real estate sales activity in the area, sales were down only 25% over last year during the same week.  Here’s why….

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Hilton Head Island Homes – September 2016

Home pendings in the month of September were up across the board.  The stable inventories on Hilton Head Island are holding prices in check right now, but keep in mind it is an Island that is 97% developed.  If you are a buyer, negotiation is firming up for properly priced properties.  For the seller, their is good news as the number of months in supply(your competition) dropped in almost all sectors.

Hilton Head Island Villas – September 2016

We are seeing investors finally moving back into the Hilton Head villa market with the low prices, higher vacation rental income potential and low interest rates.  Cash flow has never been better on these villas that offer short term rental opportunity.

Hilton Head Island Lots – September 2016

Until it costs the same to buy a lot and build a home as buying an existing home, lots will continue to offer compelling prices.  Some of the lots offered around the Island offer some incredible locations at some incredible prices.  Property owners with a lot for sale next door should explore buying the adjacent land because builders are buying up these lots and building specs.

Ready to Explore the Hilton Head Market?

If you would like to start exploring Hilton Head Properties with us, please fill out the form below and pick your Hilton Head Properties agent.  They will start sending you the best buys in the area that match your needs.  Thank you.

We dodged a bullet on Hilton Hilton Head Island with Hurricane Mathew! Working together it is is amazing how much we have accomplished in such a short time.  While we are picking up and mending our homes, many of our vacation properties and resorts will welcome you back once again.  If you need an update on your property, a repair made or want to find out more about what’s happening in the Hilton Head area, please let us know.

Hilton Head Property Owners

If you need work done on your Hilton Head property, we have a long list of vetted contractors and service providers that we would be happy to share.  We are hearing outrageous quotes for tree removal and deposits being made and workers not showing up.  Our contractors are local and you can call on them now or in the future.  We can also have them check the condition of your property.  Keep in mind, even vacant lots should be checked for leaning trees.

Hilton Head Community Updates

Many of the communities on Hilton Head Island have been posting updates on their community websites.  These communities include: Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes , Shipyard, Hilton Head Plantation, Long Cove, and Port Royal.  As well, openings around the Hilton Head area include:  Golf Course Openings, Fall Specials, Parks Reopened, and Vacationers Return.  Please check our facebook page for these daily updates.

Hilton Head Properties Realty and Rentals Update

Surprising enough, we have been busy this week showing property and writing contracts on Hilton Head Properties.  The good news is that the Hurricane did not slow down our buyers. We can’t wait to show you our awesome properties this fall!  Our rental company and crew did a fabulous job securing our vacation properties before and after the storm.  They are busy again helping guests book great vacation rentals.  The fall weather is wonderful and we hope you can make time to enjoy a long weekend or upcoming holiday with us.