The Hilton Head Island and Lowcountry real estate market was up in 2011 with the number of properties that were put under contract and the number that closed when activity from both 2009 and 2010 are compared to 2011. Comparing the year end 2009 with 2011, there was a 24% increase in the number of [...]
Hilton Head Island says Bienvenue au Canada to our visitors to the North
Come for a Visit – Stay for a Lifetime! Venez pur une visite – Séjour pour une vie! Great weather, year round OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, the ARTS, GOLF, the BEACH and fantastic real estate deals are just a few of the reasons why people are visiting and picking up real estate on Hilton Head Island – Eh! (“don’t [...]
Traditions and Owning Hilton Head Island Real Estate
Traditions are good, whether it is having a yearly family vacation to Hilton Head Island or owning a beach property like 14 Heron Street where family memories are made, New Year’s is always a great time to begin traditions. Since 1989 our family tradition has been to prepare and have a meal with family, friends [...]
Hilton Head Island Spotlight: Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra
When you think of Hilton Head Island, beautiful beaches along with fabulous golf and tennis probably come to mind. While there is little doubt that Hilton Head has a host of spectacular outdoor activities, what may not come to mind as quickly is Hilton Head’s vibrant cultural arts community. Offering many music, art, and theatrical venues, Hilton Head [...]
2012 Hilton Head Island Town Council Workshop
Thanks to Joe Croley, who for the past few years has been the eyes and ears for the Hilton Head Area Association of REALTORS at County Council and Town of Hilton Head Island Council and Committee meetings, for providing the results of the 2012 Town of Hilton Head Island Town Council workshop. [Click here to view] [...]
Start Making Memories at the Beach in Hilton Head Island
Somebody is going to make their grandchildren very happy this Christmas/Holiday Season because they will start making priceless memories of family times at the beaches of Hilton Head Island. As a young child in the 1960′s, I can fondly remember the yearly vacation to the beach on Hilton Head Island. The whole family would come to [...]
Hilton Head Island Spotlight Robert Irvine
Hilton Head Island is a World Class Resort and Residential Community that is known for great Golf and Tennis, miles of fantastic white sand Beaches, shopping, and outstanding Real Estate Values. There is also great dining. Hilton Head Island is fortunate to have Food Network’s Chef Robert Irvine to call Hilton Head his home. Robert [...]
Hilton Head Island is more than just great Golf
Hilton Head Island is more than great Golf, Beaches, and Real Estate Deals on Homes and Condos. There’s a lot of History on the Island. Hilton Head Island has long been known for the 12 miles of Sugar White Sandy Beaches, the subtropical weather, very good real estate values in homes, condos, second homes and [...]
Hilton Head Island Real Estate Market Cycles
Having lived on Hilton Head Island since 1972, we have seen a good number of real estate cycles. In the mid 70’s there was an oil embargo and real estate values were depressed. People could not or would not drive anywhere. With fewer visitors that meant fewer buyers of real estate. In the mid 80’s [...]
This is Not Your Father’s Real Estate Market……
In an August 18, 2011 article of Smart Money and a July 23, 2011 article in the Wall Street Journal, both promote buying real estate, a second home or vacation property. The WSJ article names Hilton Head Island because of its values and affordability of vacation home properties. The article goes on to point out [...]
Misery Loves Company – Not on Hilton Head Island
2011 on Hilton Head Island has seen an improvement in the real estate market over YTD numbers for the past two years. Hilton Head has also received a lot of good national recognition this year. Through June 2011, the market report powered by 10k Research and Marketing with data supplied by the MLS of Hilton [...]
Hilton Head Island Offers Much More Than Just Great Golf
Hilton Head Island offers much more than just great golf, tennis, beaches, world class dining and shopping to new home owners. The town of Hilton Head began in 1983, less than 30 years ago. Since then the town has created or enhanced no less than 14 parks, beach accesses, sports fields and boat landings. In [...]
Retirement – Where to Go and Why? – Hilton Head, South Carolina has a lot to offer
In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal written by Kathleen Hughes, she wrote about a dilemma a couple was having as to where to retire. The article said the wife wanted Florida while the husband wanted Maine. Well, with the old saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder,” one living in New England [...]
