YES we think it's FRIGID on Hilton Head Island when it gets to 32! We admit it, we're not hardy. What's more, we like not being hardy. That's why we all moved here. We love our oyster roasts and love standing around the roaring fire, but that's only to forget that it really is cold. Yesterday aft...

01/29/2014

SHORT on Short Sales on Hilton Head SC January Market Report

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SHORT on Short Sales on Hilton Head SC January Market Report We are definitely in a SHORTAGE of SHORT SALES on Hilton Head. Of the 617 properties for sale at this moment SIXTEEN (16) are short sales. The ship has pretty much sailed. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Re...

01/28/2014

Why hasn't my Hilton Head or Bluffton, SC home SOLD

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Why hasn't my Hilton Head or Bluffton, SC home SOLD? Your Realtor put it on the market, you've gotten loads of showings but NO OFFER? Don't just take it from me - the following infographic puts it in perspective! Data provided by ActiveRain.com. ActiveRain is an online community of real estate pr...

01/28/2014

Hilton Head and Bluffton Foreclosure Properties January 2014

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Hilton Head and Bluffton Foreclosure Properties January 2014 Though I still get questions from people saying that they are looking for a foreclosure property or a 'good deal' in general my response has to be that the market for those properties has dramatically dried up. At the moment there are o...

01/27/2014

MARKET UPDATE FOR QUEENS GRANT, HILTON HEAD-SELLER PERSPECTIVE

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MARKET UPDATE FOR QUEENS GRANT, HILTON HEAD-SELLER PERSPECTIVE If you're thinking of putting your Queens Grant villa on the market it's important to know what the current market is since you'll be in competition with other property; however, the actual price at which to sell your villa depends on...

01/27/2014

MARKET Studies Bluffton, SC January 2014

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MARKET Studies Bluffton, SC 2014 As with most real estate messages, it takes a tremendous amount of research and analysis to determine exactly where we are. The good news is that there are fewer and fewer properties coming onto the market in our area every month. A brief explanation of the local ...

01/26/2014

JANUARY 2014 Real Estate Relevant Legislative Updates SC

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JANUARY 2014 Real Estate Relevant Legislative Updates SC By way of introduction, having served as Chair of our local Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors Legislative Committee for 2013, I became very interested in how what goes on in Columbia, SC at the statehouse affects our state and of cou...

01/24/2014

HINTS FOR ENJOYING THE 2014 BLUFFTON ROTARY OYSTER ROAST

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HINTS FOR ENJOYING THE 2014 BLUFFTON ROTARY OYSTER ROAST When: Saturday, January 25, 2014 Hours: 5:00PM to 8:00PM Where: Bluffton Oyster Factory Park, Bluffton Who: Everyone and Anyone How Much: $25 in advance and $30 at the door Who to Contact: Event Organizers or call 843...

01/23/2014

FAQ-WHAT IS WINTER LIKE ON HILTON HEAD, SC

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FAQ - WHAT IS WINTER LIKE ON HILTON HEAD, SC Do you get snow on Hilton Head Island? The short answer is, we have had one dusting ( I moved here last from MN). In the 17 years I have lived here, I have seen snow remain on the ground only once. It happened at 10:00PM and outside I heard the neighb...

01/23/2014

I Only Want to Deal with the Listing Agent

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I Only Want to Deal with the Listing Agent Apologies in advance.....I do hear this statement from buyers - not often - but enough so that I feel compelled to help to dispel this misconception. First of all, whether you deal with an agent or a Realtor(R), the initial response is the same. The bas...

01/23/2014