February 2019 Market Reports

It is worthwhile to mention the weather when discussing residential real estate for large portions of the U.S. for February 2019, because this month has turned in some impressively cold, rainy and snowy days that have stalled some buying and selling actions. Nevertheless, housing markets have proven to be resilient despite predictions of a tougher year for the industry. It is still too early to say how the entire year will play out, but economic fundamentals remain positive.

New Listings were up 2.3 percent to 665. Pending Sales increased 26.2 percent to 515. Inventory grew 5.5 percent to 2,298 units.  Prices were still soft as Median Sales Price was down 2.3 percent to $299,150. Days on Market decreased 8.3 percent to 132 days. Months Supply of…

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HBC Heritage at Seapines Resort, Hilton Head Island, SC

A Bit of Background

Following the completion of the Sea Marsh course (now Heron Point) in 1964 and Harbour Town Golf Links in 1969, Hilton Head, by way of Sea Pines, launched an experiment that turned out to be one of the most prestigious and famous annual golf tournaments on the globe.

Today, Hilton Head Island golf courses are known around the world for challenging play and outstanding resort amenities.

In 1969, when Hilton Head Island was just a little-known Lowcountry treasure, Sea Pines developer Charles Fraser announced a PGA-level Tournament to be held at the newly created Harbour Town Golf Links over Thanksgiving weekend and that was the launch of the Heritage Classic.

The purse has spiraled from of $100,000 ($770,000 in today’s…

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Realtor Service Awards 2018

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty would like to congratulate the 5 agents from our company who were awarded the 2018 REALTOR Service Award:  Judy Flanagan, David Gerwels, MaryLou Haraburd, Susie Castellini and Christina Galbreath-Gonzalez.

Each year, the Hilton Head Area REALTORS® recognizes those members who throughout the past year have achieved high levels of continuing education, professional development, Association involvement and leadership, as well as serving our community by volunteering their time, talent and financial support.  Only a small percentage of the REALTOR® Association is eligible for this distinction, which honors well rounded professionals who demonstrate passion for their industry and community,…

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Marty CassidyMarty Cassidy has joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty as a real estate sales professional.  Originally from New Jersey, Marty and his wife Rosellyn, spent a few years in Atlanta knowing that eventually they wanted to call the Low Country home.  

Prior to getting his real estate license, Marty had a successful 30-year career in the tech sector working with Fortune 500 companies and several start-up ventures.  He has been an admired leader and innovator in his field.  Marty has a rich and successful background of demonstrated leadership and multi-segment customer experiences.  This experience includes more than a dozen years at Microsoft in various leadership positions. He is a veteran of the US Navy and attended…

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January 2019 Market Reports

Despite a strong U.S. economy, historically low unemployment and steady wage growth, home sales began to slow across the nation late last year. Blame was given to a combination of high prices and a steady stream of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. This month, the Fed responded to the growing affordability conundrum. In a move described as a patient approach to further rate changes, the Fed did not increase rates during January 2019.

New Listings were up 23.9 percent to 611. Pending Sales increased 16.5 percent to 430. Inventory grew 10.0 percent to 2,262 units.

Prices were stable as Median Sales Price decreased slightly to $327,993. Days on Market decreased 8.5 percent to 140 days. Months Supply of Inventory remained flat at 5.1

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John Friday BHHS Hilton Head Bluffton RealtyWe are proud to welcome John Friday to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty!  John started his career in Savannah and ended up in the Lowcountry, with many far reaching destinations in between, like the West Virginia mountains and top level resort destinations including Turks and Caicos and Deep Water Cay in the Bahamas.  

John and his wife, Denise, decided on Hilton Head Island to call home and where they are raising their delightful twins. They are a very active family, travelling here and there for various sporting events, spending time on the water paddle boarding or at the beach. John enjoys golfing and fishing in his downtime. He is a highly responsive team player with superior knowledge in real estate. He’s straight to the…

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 Events 2019

We love "Winter" in the Low Country!  There are so many things to do and see this time of year.  We've complied together some of the local events that are not to be missed.

Click the Events Below for Times & Locations

  • 19th Annual Low Country Home & Garden DETAILS
  • Historic Bluffton Town Party DETAILS
  • The Gullah Market at Honey Horn DETAILS
  • Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival DETAILS
  • Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day Parade DETAILS
  • Skull Creek Dockside / Boathouse Full Moon Party DETAILS
  • Harbour Town Spring Fest Sea Pines DETAILS
  • Southern Womens Show DETAILS
  • Annual Taste of Bluffton DETAILS
  • RBC Heritage PGA Tour DETAILS
  • Tybee Island Wine Festival DETAILS

Explore, Enjoy & have Fun!

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When Del Webb dubbed the nearly ten-thousand-acre development nestled between the borders of Beaufort and Jasper Counties in the South Carolina Lowcountry Sun City, he was right on.

To summarize an amalgamation of resources into a simple definition, a ‘city is distinguished from other human settlements by its relatively great size, but also by its functions and activities’.

Inside the borders of this unique development there is so much going on that it would take several posts to this blog to do justice in describing them all. Just to enumerate the larger amenities creates an impressive list:

  • Three golf courses (two full-length, one executive):
    • Argent Lakes
    • Hidden Cypress
    • Okatie Creek
  • A twenty-acre lake (Lake Somerset)
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Andrew PietzWe are so excited to welcome Andrew Pietz to the Bluffton office at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty.  Andrew is well known and respected in the community and will make a great addition to the team.  Andrew has been in the service industry for over 20 years and has owned multiple hair salons, including his current salon Blow the Hair Bar in Bluffton, SC.   Originally from Ohio, Andrew, his wife and children moved to the Lowcountry in 2012.  

Learn more about Andrew Pietz or contact him at Andrew@HiltonHeadHomes.com

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