Your personal home-buying schedule doesn’t have to correspond with the real estate market! In fact, buying during the “off-season” can yield tremendous advantages on Hilton Head Island!

The “off season” on the Island offers easier access to some of the best properties for sale. The Island’s off season includes the months of November, December, January and February.  During this time of year the pace is slower, dinner reservations are not necessary and their is less competition bidding on the properties for sale

If you’re buying a home or villa, you may just want to begin looking for your dream home during this period of time. Here’s why: Read the rest of this entry

You will fall in love with Hilton Head Island at this time of year.  The pace of the Island is relaxed, dinner reservations are easy, off-season rates apply, temperatures are wonderful and the beaches are beautiful.  The bright sunny days and clear night skies make this one of the favorite seasons by Islanders and Visitors alike.

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The Hilton Head Island Market is moving and we hope you are in line!  Of course, some segments are moving faster than others.  The fastest moving price range is under $350,000 for both homes and villas on the Island.  We have put together several searches for Island properties below.  You can revisit these links at anytime as they will always be updated in real time.  We can also put together an email program that sends these to you in real time.  Just fill out the form below for our hassle free link to our MLS.

Villas On Hilton Head Island

Villas under $350,000 

Villas $350,000-$750,000 

Villas $750,000-$1.5 million 

Villas over $1.5 million 

Homes on Hilton Head Island

Homes under $350,000 

Homes $350,000-$750,000 

Homes $750,000-$1.5 million

Homes over $1.5 million

Awesome Listings We Offer For Sale

Why is that when we get one buyer interested in a property, others show up at the same time? While this is not a rule, it happens in the Hilton Head Real Estate Market.  Sometimes it is triggered by a price change that brings the price closer to the true market value and sometimes there seems to be no logical explanation whatsoever.  Below are some reasons why “when it rains it pours” in the Hilton Head real estate market. Read the rest of this entry

Market Snapshot for Hilton Head Island, SC

Last month on Hilton Head Island, 315 new properties went on the market with a median price of $400,000.

There are currently 1,589 properties available on Hilton Head Island with a median price of $439,999. These properties have been on the market for an average of 235 days.

Market Snapshot for Bluffton, SC

Last month in Bluffton, 280 new properties went on the market with a median price of $261,950.

There are currently 913 properties available in Bluffton with a median price of $310,000. These properties have been on the market for an average of 171 days.

Market Snapshot for Daufuskie Island, SC

Last month in Daufuskie Island, 25 new properties went on the market with a median price of $129,000.

There are currently 223 properties available in Daufuskie Island with a median price of $180,000. These properties have been on the market for an average of 387 days.

Markets within the Hilton Head Area

If you are shopping for a Hilton Head Area property and would like to know the market of a specific area or property, email us the area or villa complex.  There are markets within these markets mentioned above.

If you are thinking of buying a vacation rental property in the Hilton Head area, we have the very best resources.  Members of our team can help you with financing, remodeling, repairs, inspections, financial advisors and other great resources that make owning a vacation home fun!  Whether you are buying for cash flow, possible appreciation, personal use or a combination, we can help design a plan that works for you.

This short video :

• What are the best properties to buy for vacation rentals?
• How can a buyer find out what improvements are needed?
• Is it too late for buyers to get summer rentals?
• How about vacation rentals for this summer, do you have anything left?

Vacation Rental Properties on Hilton Head Island

Vacation villas and homes are a bargain in comparison to where they were just 5 years ago on Hilton Head Island.  While negotiation is definitely firming up in the Hilton Head area, there are still some great rental properties available.  The cool thing about investing in vacation real estate is that the rentals can help off set costs of ownership and it gives you a place to stay.  You can’t vacation in your stocks and bonds.

Ready for some family fun on our beach?  Hilton Head Properties R and R has adopted four Sea Turtle nest on the beach!  Find one(or all) of our nests and we will register you to win a big comfy beach towel. One beach towel drawing will be made every week from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  Island visitors, guests and friends are welcome to participate!  Register for as many of our nests as you can find!   Please read more below! Read the rest of this entry

Below is a quick “how to” apply for the 4% residential tax in the Hilton Head Area.  When you purchase a property for your primary home in the Hilton Head area you can apply as soon as you close.  But, keep in mind you may have to reapply in the second year if your new home had previously been a second home.  Read more below.

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Scrolling through online listing photos, scouting for the best neighborhoods, and pondering décor in your new Hilton Head home is fun. But the property search itself is not the only enjoyable experience; the entire buying process can be pleasant when you have access to the best tools.

Here are the top six resources you should use to make buying a Hilton Head Property easier and enjoyable. Read the rest of this entry