Hilton Head Real Estate

Update your villa’s kitchen and baths!

If you own a villa or are looking at a villa that is in dire need of remodeling, we have asked our remodeler to provide a one stop shopping experience for your kitchen and bath!  He has done some pricing and found terrific deals that offer the opportunity to transform your villa.  If you are listed for sale or thinking of selling, or just want to enjoy your villa, this is a great time to remodel!  As an agent, this is great information  to know when you are selling a villa that needs updating!

Full Kitchen remodels from $12,650.00 includes:
Top of the line stainless steel appliances*
New cabinetry*
Granite counter tops*
Stainless steel under mounted sink
New tile flooring*

Full bathroom remodels from $8,500.00 includes:
Stand up tile shower
New floor tile*
New vanity cabinet
Granite top* and under mounted sink
New toilet

Please feel free to contact us to review your villa and provide suggestions if you are thinking of selling or would like helpful ideas to improve it. Feel free to contact the contractor below that has provided us with the information above and has completed remodels for our clients. Please note size and areas may vary. Please call for a quote today!

Do you dream of living on Hilton Head Someday?
Let’s assume you own a home free and clear in Ohio, or have a small mortgage.  If you are over 62, you can get a Reverse Mortgage on the current property, and use the proceeds to purchase a Hilton Head  home or villa!  And the best part is that you have no payment on the home “up North”.  Reverse Mortgage Program.
 
Take advantage of the low pricing on Hilton Head today!

Let’s say your existing home is worth about $650k, and you own it free and clear.  The bank is going to give you a reverse mortgage of $300k on the existing home with no payment, and you can use that money to purchase a villa or home in Hilton Head free and clear.  Once you move here on the island, you sell the property “up North” and pay off the Reverse Mortgage. 

Is your money more valuable than your time?
Keep in mind, there’s no credit or income qualification for a Reverse Mortgage either.  This is a great tool to take advantage of all the great real estate opportunities and to be quite frank, don’t take a chance on time.  Call Matt today!  

Contact: 
Matt Topping
Sales Manager
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
One Greenwood Drive
Hilton Head Island, SC  29928
843-686-9375 Tel
843-301-5200 Cell
866-972-5381 Fax
matt.topping@wellsfargo.com

If you are ready to start your Hilton Head area spring gardening, here are two ideas.

1. Plant a medicinal herb garden(enjoy the article below) or contact Kaycey Hadl to plant a herb garden for you!  Not only does her company do terrific landscape design, they also provide installation and maintenance.  There email is anchorland@gmail.com
2. Call Christine at Sea Pines CSA for a truckload of Mulch for your flower beds.  Of course, you may have to wait for delivery(there were 28 loads in front of mine and I have to wait a week or two), but the mulch is free(with the exception of any gate fees).  The phone number for the free mulch is (843)671-1343.

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We have attached the link to the 2010 February Market Study.  This report shows the activity in the real estate market in a very recent snapshot.  Below is a quick summary of this report: Read the rest of this entry

For more information, contact:
Walt Molony 202-383-1177 wmolony@realtors.org

Fourth Quarter Existing-Home Sales Surge in Most States, Prices Up in More Areas

Shoveling Sunshine on Hilton Head!

I love calling prospects in the north after a big snow storm.  As we chat the conversation always turns to the weather.  With over 200 days of sunshine and subtropical temperatures, Hilton Head Island offers incredible weather throughout the year.  One of the best guides to our weather is The Real Seasons of Hilton Head by Todd Ballantine shown.  Not only is our weather good, we shovel a lot of sunshine all year round. 

Hilton Head Island is kept warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by thermos or the ocean breezes over the warm sea(that is why you see people swimming in the ocean in January).  In fact, our moderate winter days are typically warmer than other inland southern cities.  As well winter months have less rain than the wetter summer months with sub tropical temperatures that are perfect for snowbirds or real estate shoppers looking for a warm weather escape.  The winter is the Island’s sports season, which is perfect for golf, long beach walks, biking, tennis and most other outdoor activities. 

For all of those digging out in the Northeast today, here is a link to today’s weather on Hilton Head Island.  Of course, if you are tired of shoveling today and would like to look at some Island Real Estate, we would be more than happy to help out.  Simply email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com and put in the subject line “Warm me up!”

Baby boomers want to be warm and wet!

In their retirement and golden years baby~boomers want warm weather and the ocean nearby.  Do not wait to long to make get your foot in the door on Hilton Head Island as boomers are now turning 60 at the rate of 8,000 a day and represent 38% of our total population in this country.  The way I see it based on 2.5 million visitors per year to Hilton Head Island, we have over 950,000 of  these Baby Boomers visiting the Island with about 50,000 of them turning 60 years old every year for the next 17 years.  Our recommendation is to be ahead of this herd!  We are just beginning to hear the rumble.

Get a free credit report today!

Now is an incredible time for you to purchase a new property or look at refinancing your current property. To be sure you do not miss out on this opportunity Mortgage Network is offering a free credit report with every consultation.

All credit reports are not the same!

It is important to note that while credit reports are available online, the scores do not accurately reflect your score when being considered for mortgage purposes. Liabilities are weighted differently when the report is done for mortgage purposes rather than informational purposes. Our report will give you immediate insight into the interest rates and terms that are available based on your score.

All you need is the attached form and we will issue a report immediately. This is a $30 value.  Simply print the form and fax back to 843-785-6404 to the attention of David Crowell.

Looking forward to an exciting 2010!

David Crowell
Senior Loan Officer
Mortgage Network, Inc.

dcrowell@mortgagenetwork.com
1000 William Hilton Parkway
Suite 205
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Office: 843-842-4004
Fax: 843-785-6404

Staging or furnishing deadlines!

The days of no interest, no payments will soon be gone at Rooms to Go.  If you want either Vacant Home Staging or just some additional pieces of furniture and not make a payment on until 2012 please let Kalyani know ASAP. The last day to be able to order is 2/15/10! I’d need to have everything ready to be ordered by then.
 
Kalyani Persons
Home Staging In Paradise
www.HomeStagingInParadise.com
Kalyani@HomeStagingInParadise.com
843/815-4412

Are you making a move on Hilton Head Island?

Deadlines are rapidly approaching for Tax Credits for first time home buyers and home sellers considering moving up.  The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009’s tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified move-up home buyers ends April 30, 2010. You can purchase by June 30, 2010 but must have a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010.  The first time buyers tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence also ends April 30, 2010. A purchase completed by June 30, 2010 (with a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010) may qualify.

Historically low interest rates, historically low housing prices in most areas and great values in the move up home market make this the perfect time to act. Call me for a free consultation to run the numbers for you. Don’t miss out on the great values!

Looking for an FHA loan on Hilton Head?

There is a strong indication that loans handled by FHA Mortgages, will be changing in the near future. These FHA backed mortgage programs are going to be adjusted or even overhauled.  These changes, depending what the changes are, will most likely influence the real estate market as a whole. 

During the real estate boom the use of FHA mortgages dropped to around 2% of the loans.  That figure has shot up to 25% and even higher in some markets.  Any substantial changes to FHA lending requirements could affect in some cases, the most active segment in many real estate markets. 

Congress is pressing on FHA to tighten the standards toward borrowers.  The options on what they will do to tighten these standards are broad and could include increasing FICO scores, require more amount of the down payment and reducing Seller contributions to closing costs

All these have been expressed and are being explored and if you are a buyer that needs an FHA loan, the time to act is now!  Don’t take a chance on time…email us today at robbie@robbiebunting.com or call us toll free at m1-800-932-3652 to get your foot in the door now!

Hilton Head Island offers great golf.  If you will be visiting the area and would like to make a tee time, please click a link below. 

Public Golf Courses on Hilton Head (20)

Arthur Hills Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Barony Golf Course
Crescent Pointe Golf Club
Eagle’s Pointe Golf Club
George Fazio Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Harbour Town Golf Links
Heron Point by Pete Dye
Hilton Head National Golf Club
Island West Golf Club
Ocean Course
Old South Golf Links
Oyster Reef
Palmetto Hall Golf Club
Planter’s Row Golf Course
Port Royal Golf Club
Robber’s Row Golf Course
Robert Cupp Golf Course at Palmetto Hall
Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront Golf Course at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
Rose Hill Golf Club
Shipyard Golf Club

Private Golf Course in Hilton Head (7)

Bear Creek Golf Club
Berkeley Hall Club
Colleton River Plantation Club, Inc.
Dataw Island
Dolphin Head Golf Club
Golden Bear Golf Club
Secession Golf Course

Please let us know if we can help you with a tee time, accomodations or restaurant suggestions.  If you are interested in looking at real estate on your visit, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com .  In the interim, you can preview some of our properties at www.robbiebunting.com.