Hilton Head Real Estate

How do you like them apples?  The other day an agent called and told me that she felt my value was too high on a property where the stone came up to your elbows in the hallways.  I am sure there was smoke coming out of my ears as I searched for an appropriate answer. Builder friends of mine were charging $150 to $300 per square foot and we were throwing all our homes into the same basket.

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Have you ever heard the Hilton Head Tree story? If you have never been to the Island or never heard the story it goes something like this: On Hilton Head Island we have protected our trees way before development really cranked up. Our century old live oaks, palmettos, magnolias, pines and all the other trees are considered one of the town’s most valuable assets.  Hilton Head Island put in place a plan, after all, they are our breathing buddies!

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Enjoy the winding streets of Hilton Head with all things flower-friendly, the 2012 Toyota Prius. Named a 2010 Top 10 Green Car by Kelley Blue Book. Toyota is currently on their third generation of the world’s most popular hybrid. One unique feature: third generation Prius models have an available high-tech roof that’s embedded with solar panels that when parked in direct sunlight can power a fan that brings in cooler outside air, ventilating the cabin to the ambient outside temperature. How cool is that? Read the rest of this entry

It took me 4 years to sell a house.  Let me explain.  This was not just any house, it was my home.  It had my sons feet and hands and even Granma V’s feet and hands pressed into the new concrete drive when it was built in 1998.  It had notches marked into the bookshelf as our boys grew into teens(and some friends too).  Many happy memories were made in this home and we loved it. Even my wifes yoga instructor felt the positive energy.  It was emotional and valuable. Read the rest of this entry

Everyone loves new!  Have you ever thought that owning a brand new home on Hilton Head Island for $250,000 was even impossible?  We just learned about this new home offering on the Island located just off Spanish Wells Road. Whether buying for a second home, rental or permanent residence you will love these brand new floor-plans, the lush subtropical surroundings and this gated comunuity.

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Big news for a small Island:

Every week we see great articles or events that are happening in our area and would like to share them with you on our Big News sheet.  We will update this weekly

Week of  September 11, 2011

• Kroger purchased and will redevelop The Mall at Shelter Cove on Hilton Head
• Five Guys are coming to the south end of Hilton Head Island 
• Local Chefs Honored in US Airways Magazine 
• Hilton Head Sustainability Committee Formed 
• Italian Heritage Festival in Bluffton September 24\
• Health Institute opens culinary kitchen

There are really only two options that you need to take in the next few weeks.  If your property is working for you and meets your present and future needs than you should absolutely consider refinancing your property as rates will never be this low.  Most people do not realize how low these rates really are:

• We have had clients hover around a 3.3% 15 year loan ~ which is $709 per month per $1,000 dollars per month
• We have had clients hover around a  4% for a  30 year conforming fixed rate or $490 per month

We have had several inquiries about the upcoming delinquent tax sale in Beaufort County(Includes Hilton Head and surrounding areas).  The properties will be auctioned in the order that they are listed on this report ~ View Delinquent Property.  If you are wondering the locations for the properties, this tax district map will help you locate the properties using the first 3 numbers after the letter, ie R510.

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