The Hilton Head Homes Blog

HILTON HEAD ISLAND’S ARTS SPRING TO LIFE IN 2022!

Hilton Head Island’s cultural landscape blossoms with new life as the warm sunbeams of spring gently coax nature to emerge from its winter slumber! This season’s biggest catch is the refreshing entertainment for residents and visitors. 

 Dive into spring with invigorating performances and shake off the cold during the Wine and Food Festival.

 March 7-14, 2022, International Piano Competition

Spring is often heard before it is seen, as choruses of songbirds return to announce the arrival of spring, along with splendid music from the Hilton Head International Piano Competition. Budding young and talented piano players compete from March 7-14. You can experience recitals in-person or on a YouTube Channel. Children and students are free for all…

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Questions about Financing? We've got Answers!

Or, at least we know people who have answers!  Matt Topping and Kieron O'Grady of The Lowcountry Lending Team at Movement Mortgage can answer your questions on the lending process.  They were recently named  #1 in the COUNTRY for condo lending for Movement Mortgage for the 3rd year in a row.  WOW! 

"WE LOVE CONDOS!!!  We’re also very happy to announce we have an “in-house” solution for the Fannie/Freddie Loan Level Pricing Adjustments that are just starting to take effect that allow us to offer much lower rates for most 2nd homebuyers in our market compared to other lenders. " Matt Topping.

If you have questions, they have answers!  Reach out to them below & check out their blog at blog.movement.com  

Matt Topping  &  Kieron O'Grady

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DOG-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, A HILTON HEAD ISLAND PET OWNER’S GUIDE

A dog may start as a pet, but their playful companionship and unconditional love soon make them a cherished family member. As you prepare to head out, your heart melts as their tender puppy eyes look up at you and silently beg to come along! Don’t shut the door on your pooch’s adventures any longer! Hilton Head Island’s sub-tropical oasis is the ultimate destination for dogs and their families. Your canine companion will leap at the chance to visit the places listed below, so prepare to spend more coastal time with your best friend.

BEACHES

In Hilton Head, your tail-wagger can jump the waves, dig in the sand, and explore the shore with you every day before 10 AM or after 5 PM. You can even unleash and use voice commands before 10 AM or after 5 PM…

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Do you need a REALTOR When Buying New Construction?

Thinking of buyimg a new home?  New homes certainly have a lot of eye candy and are very visually appealing - like the model homes that have been designor staged, all the new appliances, and let's not forget all the cool new upgrades. Plus, with everything being new you shouldn't have any major home repairs right away like a new roof or new HVAC.

If you’re wondering whether or not you need a REALTOR® when buying a new construction home, the answer is a definite YES.  We have a great brochure on how agency works in South Carolina, but the simple answer is the on-site agents work for the developer / builder.  They are helpful and usually know a lot about the builder and the features of the home, but you're going to want your own expert, someone who is…

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DOLLARS, STARS, & JELLIES ON HILTON HEAD BEACH! UNBURY THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF SEA LIFE YOU MAY SEE!

A BEACHFRONT HOME FOR SAND DOLLARS, STARFISH, and JELLYFISH 

Strolling along the soft sandy beaches in Sea Pines, Forest Beach, Palmetto Dunes, or other beaches in Hilton Head Island, you may find some buried treasures that are extremely valuable!  Low tide is an ideal time for a beach walk as the coastal beach expands and small tidal pools form. Marine life flourishes in Hilton Head’s well-protected oceanfront, and it is a natural home to sand dollars, starfish, and jellyfish, yet, as you will discover they are not quite what their names imply!  

SAND DOLLAR

Its actual value exceeds a genuine dollar because the interesting details of an eccentric sand dollar are priceless!  Close yet brief observation of this spiny skinned disk’s underside will…

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SHELLS & SHARK TEETH ON HILTON HEAD BEACH - UNBURY THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF SEA LIFE YOU MAY SEE!

SHARK TEETH 101 AND THE ORIGIN OF SEASHELLS
Soft, glimmering sand covers Hilton Head Island’s picture-perfect beach, yet, unlike some coastal beaches, rugged, there is only a gentle sprinkling of seashells along the Atlantic shoreline beaches of Palmetto Dunes 
and Forest Beach. The island is a sandbar system, and shells tend to collect plentifully towards the tips of the island. South Beach in Sea Pines or at the opposite end at Mitchellville Beach Park, Burkes Beach, and Port Royal Beach are avid seashell collector’s ultimate destinations!

Every 12 hours, as the tide washes in, it uncovers a once buried layer. Hilton Head Island’s beach renourishment and dredging to preserve the beautiful shore opens the possibilities of exciting and valuable…

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‘TIS THE SEASON! For sea turtle nesting on Hilton Head Island

During May through October, Hilton Head Island excitingly welcomes hundreds of sea turtles each nesting season!

For this reason, we ask our residents and visitors to help protect this endangered species. 

In a perfect setting, with ideal conditions, Hilton Head Island’s most common marine turtle, the loggerhead, comes ashore about every 18 days during nesting season. She lays 80 to 120 eggs into a freshly made nest nearly two feet deep. Under the warm, dry sand, the round eggs incubate for an average of 50 days.  The two-inch hatchlings dig together to travel to the surface of the nest. The newborns rely on their instincts, moonlight, and even magnetic fields to guide them. They squirm, crawl and wiggle as quickly as their new little flippers will…

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NOT TOO MANY CRABS ON HILTON HEAD BEACH! UNBURY THE HIDDEN TREASURES OF SEA LIFE YOU MAY SEE!

FAR FROM CRABBY: HORSESHOE CRABS, HERMIT CRABS, AND GHOST CRABS 

Hilton Head Island is a natural habitat for eleven different crabs and a few marine animals that share the crab’s name. Each refreshing walk on the beach brings discoveries that are fascinating to observe. Horseshoe crabs, hermit crabs, and ghost crabs happily reside along the shoreline, yet the only thing they have in common is their name and address.  

HORSESHOE CRABS

This ancient marine animal looks frightening but is harmless.  The firm tail, called a telson, is not used for defense; its telson can flip it over or help with stability. Your nose will let you know if the horseshoe is deceased or if it is an empty shell. A juvenile will molt its outer shell, the exoskeleton, 15-16…

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GOLF CARTS -- OFF THE GREEN!

The Lowcountry has caught golf cart fever. Many people are warming up to this trendy form of transportation on and off the golf course. Why not cruise on the golf cart to transform a boring short drive into something exciting? Many Hilton Head and Bluffton communities agree that golf carts are not just for golfing anymore!  

What drives the popularity in carting:  

• Quiet and smooth ride 
• Electric carts are environmentally friendly
• Easy to maintain and clean 
• Convenient for quick trips 
• Adds variety to your nearby drives  
• No sand or grass in your car 
• Safe to drive with low speeds  
• Kids think their parents and grandparents are cool! 
• Fresh, Lowcountry air 
• Neighborhood drive In movie nights and holiday parades

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Hilton Head Island Long-Term Rental Property

In South Carolina, over 30% of people rent their home.

This means that there’s massive opportunity for investment property owners. This is especially true in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island—two of the fastest growing areas in the state.

Buying a rental property in Hilton Head Island can come with plenty of benefits! Real estate is a stable investment that can bring in a great amount of passive income, especially with long-term rentals. A long-term rental is where an owner leases out their property to renter for at least a year, but often more.

To reap all of the benefits of an investment property, make sure you do it right.

Here’s the ultimate guide to buying a long-term rental property on Hilton Head Island:

Consider the Call of Duty

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