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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. 

If you are planning on making a great dinner at home, stop and visit Barnacle Bills Seafood mid Island on Highway 278 (next to the old log cabin gas station).  Bill’s is a landmark and tradition on the Island with his seafood stand and his great attitude.   Not only will he entertain you, he will also help you select the freshest of seafood.  He specializes in locally caught seafood including Tuna, Snapper and other catchesof the day(he gets three deliveries daily so you can be assured it is fresh).  He told me he does not just verbalize how fresh it is, he helps others visualize what to look for when buying seafood.   Below is a note from Bill and to the left is a recipe for boiling shrimp….his secret is to move it off the heat as soon as he puts the shrimp in! 

Barnacle Bill’s…for All Who are Fond of a Blissful Experience

With 30 years of promoting and marketing fresh seafood on Hilton Head Island times have changed.  One of the few things that has remained consistent is the freshness and variety at Barnacle Bill’s.  With fresh deliveries arriving 3 times per day, the customer is assured of top quality and high shelf life.  When the customers arrive, the experience is not verbal but visual.  The senses assume control and the questions are answered.  Come visit, relax, experience the difference.  Enjoy the live music and free refreshments.  We have the prices and atmosphere that will make you smile.

Thank you,

Barnacle Bill

Oh, I just remembered… All real estate agents, bank personnel and lawyers recieve a 20% discount on orders made in February!  Bring your real estate agent with you to get this discount!

Here is a great formula that helps your local community stay local and it is not too difficult.  When was the last time you visited a local studio, attended a gallery hop or spent $50 in a local market or shop.  These shops are the backbone to our tourism industry.  So attend the gallery hop or this weekend enjoy the local shops.  You will make a difference.

Have you heard about the 3/50 Project? 

An amazingly easy formula designed to save the brick and mortar our nation is built on.
 
Here’s how it works:

3:

Pick three locally-owned businesses you’d hate to see disappear, and visit them. Pick up a little something that makes you happy.  You are keeping the shop in business today.

50:

Commit $50 each month to supporting locally-owned businesses, shops or restaurants.  If half of the employed in the US would do that, we’d generate more than $42 billion each year for our local entrepreneurs.

68:

With each $100 we spend in locally-owned businesses, $68 stays within our community.  Big box stores? Only $43.  Internet shopping?  You guessed it… nada. 

It’s that simple.

Interested in a free Medical and Fire Alarm on Hilton Head?

A note from Mark Zoran:

As a Fire Fighter I see many issues daily the could be prevented or lessened, only if measures had been in place to monitor a person or dwelling.

Why? First many people today NEED these items,  but they create a financial burden. Not only to the user but also their family. Some people may not need a medical alarm but have always wanted a monitored Smoke Alarm to speak for them when they can’t or are not home. 

I believe that Fire Damage and Injury can be costly, preventing it shouldn’t be.  So, with that said the alarm is FREE. What’s included? The base unit (about the size of an answering machine), an emergency button (worn as a pendant, wrist band, or a belt clip), and if requested, a Smoke Detector. Because of the nature of this setup, renters have an advantage. The system is wireless and does not require any permanent installation. So if you happen to move you can bring the alarm with you!

There is a monitoring fee that works out to about $0.83 a day or 24.99 monthly. (Many other companies charge between $35 and $50 monthly) This fee is Tax deductible as a medical expense and if the smoke detector is opted for, it may reduce Home Owners Insurance up to 26% in some cases (Please contact your Insurance Agent for details).

Obviously not everyone needs a Medical Alert System for their home, that is why we are offering the monitored smoke detector FREE as well. Many people have wanted a monitored smoke detector but were unable to justify the high initial costs incurred. Now people won’t have the worries of an initial investment.

This system may not apply to you. But how about your family, parents or friends. As we can ship these units anywhere, they don’t have to live in Beaufort County. It is my goal to supply all who want and need these alarms are allowed to have access to them. You can’t put a price on life safety. So I won’t.

Thank You
 
Mark Zoran
Owner / Operator
www.ImperialSecurityandWiring.com

888.479.3678 or 888.479.2329 

 Imperial Security & Wiring
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We wish you a Happy New Year!

As we ring in the New Year there are many things we did right in 2009 which we would like to grow upon in 2010.  As well there are many things that we see in the year ahead that we could do better.  Our top ten list includes all the things we are resolved to do better as we serve you in 2010.  It is our hope that you will give us a chance to prove them to you.

1.  We will give you Fanatical Service on Hilton Head Island

We are committed to providing you with Fanatical Service in 2010.  This is the highest level of individual service you will ever experience when you buy or sell real estate on Hilton Head Island.  

2.  We want you to be a ”Raving Fan”

Our goal is for you to have a great experience with us as a buyer, a seller or as an agent that sells one of our properties.  We have created a “raving fans worksheet“ for our sellers and are currently developing a similar worksheet for our buyers and fellow agents.

3.  We want to save you money on Hilton Head Island

We can save you money by updating an existing survey, shopping insurance policies, locating the best mortgage rate, updating existing title insurance policies and negotiating the sales price.  We appreciate your business and want you to call on us whenever you need to.

4.  We will sell the benefits of living on Hilton Head Island

We will sell the lifestyle of Hilton Head Island.  Our Island offers our future residents and visitors a long list of great amenities that add value to our properties!  We will sell these benefits to every buyer we meet.

5.  We will share our local knowledge on Hilton Head Island

Daily we help our clients research to maintain or repair  their yards, their homes or their furnishings. Through our daily involvement we are constantly updating our list of vendors and services on the Island.  As this list continues to develop, we would be happy to share our local knowledge with you anytime. 

6.  We will blow your mind with communications in 2010

Nothing is more important than feedback to a seller, therefore it is our goal to flood our sellers with feedback on their property in 2010.  For the buyer, finding the best location at the best price requires being connected, it is our goal to keep our buyers connected in 2010.  For our fellow agents, it is our pledge to provide timely information on our listings with excellent resources and information that you need to help you make a sale.

7.  We will provide the best marketing programs on Hilton Head.

In the year ahead we will be testing and measuring new marketing medias.  Already we are seeing increased activity on our new websites including Activerain, Trillia, BlogHiltonHead, and Posterous.  Stay tuned…we will be adding some great new marketing in 2010.

8.  We will provide great market research on Hilton Head.

We study the real estate market and forcast trends that help our clients.  Through our market research we can provide valuable timing insights for our buyers and sellers that helps them with determining value and help in negotiation. 

9.  We will be green in 2010 on Hilton Head Island

Our company will suggest alternatives that are green in 2010.  We will will look for new ways to use less paper, less consumables and less energy in our day to day business.  As well, we will suggest green alternatives for our homes and villas.

10.  We will change with the market on Hilton Head

In 2009, the market changed.  In the past, we never dealt with short sales or foreclosures and now they represent a large percentage of our Island’s business.  As the market changes, we will update you with these changes. 

Our goal is to help our clients, friends and fellow associates succeed. 

In the year ahead, it is our continued goal to provide valuable information and the best properties in 2010. We want this information to be local and helpful.  We appreciate you passing this information on to others on our behalf and if at anytime you have a specific request, please do not hesitate to email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com .

On behalf of Jane and I, we wish you all a Happy and Safe New Year!

Our real estate market is changing on Hilton Head Island!

Contrary to popular belief, properties are selling everyday on Hilton Head Island in this changing real estate market.  Do not assume the real estate market on Hilton Head Island is not active!  We are selling on average 3 Island properties per day!

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Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~

To become a local, you must survive a winter on Hilton Head Island!

The slower pace, the lights, the festivals, the people, the uncrowded restaurants and the weather are just a few blessings we must enjoy to become a local.  December’s moderate winter temperatures on the Island are perfect for a beach walk, a round of golf, tennis, a run or a long bike ride.   

We are not seeing the Hilton Head real estate market cooling off ! 

Given the lower interest rates, many purchasers seeking “warm and wet” are taking advantage of the great pricing and properties offered.  Already since December 1, 2009 we have sold 54 properties through our Multiple Lisiting Service.  Smart money is shopping real estate right now!  In fact, this is the best time to shop as the pace is slower and the access to properties is easier. 

Hilton Head Island Happenings !

If you live here or plan on visiting, below are some suggestions for you to enjoy with family and friends this coming Holiday:

• Drive Down Dove Street – North Forest Beach Light Show is scheduled December 1-31 Dove Street Festival of Lights  Donations will be accepted for the Deep Well Project which provides a  broad range of vital social services for the working poor, disabled and infirm within the greater Hilton Head area. (843)785-2849
• Take a trip to Harbourtown - Gregg Russell’s Holiday Concert Under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town, December 23 5:30-7 p.m. Complimentary. (843) 842-1979  “Christmas Celebrations in Sea Pines“
• Enjoy “Breakfast with Santa”  – This is hosted by the Island Rec. Center at the S.H.A.R.E. Center, 9:00-11:30 12/12/09(843) 681-7273.  Santa
• Take a walk or a run!  Hilton Head Regional Jingle Shell Run December 19, 2009 – (843)757-8520  Hilton Head Regional Medical Center Jingle Bell 5K Road Race & Health Walk
• New Year’s Eve Celebration – The Wreck of the Salty Dog in South Beach Marina Village. Live entertainment, a champagne toast, specials and more. (843) 671-7327.  Salty Dog Holidays
• 9th Annual Polar Bear Jump - Harbour Town Pool in The Sea Pines Resort, 10 a.m. Warm up with hot chocolate and refreshments. Complimentary. (843) 842-1979.
• Take a real estate tour!  Email us or contact your Realtor.  We are currently offering some incredible locations!    

If you have a question about the events above or need any information on the properties offered, please feel free to contact us anytime.  We love the calls and there really is nothing we like to do more than to help you. 

From a magical Island,

We respectfully are~

 
Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers
843-842-0805  ~ islandrealtor@hargray.com

P.S.  We have some very special Holiday Resort Rates at the Oceanfront Hilton in Palmetto Dunes.  Let us know if you can break away or need a room for overflow during the Holidays.

Dear Palmetto Hall Property Owners, Friends and Clients~
 
Linked below, is the Palmetto Hall Market Update .  This report shows the active listings, the current pendings and the sold properties.  Please note the average price per square foot for the actives, pendings  and solds.  This can help in determining a quick valuation by mulitplying this number times your heated square footage.  Simply click on the link below to open this report:

Dear Clients, Friends and Fellow Associates~

Listed below are the current foreclosures on Hilton Head Island.

• Homes in Foreclosures on Hilton Head Island +++CLICK HERE+++
• Villas in Foreclosures on Hilton Head Island +++CLICK HERE+++           
• Lots in Foreclosure on Hilton Head Island +++CLICK HERE+++

Listed below are the current Short Sales offered on Hilton Head

• Short Sale homes on Hilton Head Island+++CLICK HERE+++
• Short Sale Villas on Hilton Head Island+++CLICK HERE+++
• Short Sale lots on Hilton Head Island+++CLICK HERE+++

As we head into the winter months on Hilton Head Island, these final clearance items will sell.  We encourage you to look over the above lists and let us know what sale items capture your attention.  If you would like more information or have a question, simply email us at islandrealtor@hargray.com  Thank you.

From an Island offering final clearance prices,

We are,

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

robbie@robbiebunting.com

P.S.  Our sellers understand the market and have priced their properties to sell! +++Click Here for great properties+++ We are proud to offer some of the best locations on the Island!!!