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Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks on Hilton Head Island, 2017

It's that time of year again. It's time to put on your best red, white and blue out of the closet and celebrate the birth of a nation. Hilton Head Island is all set to host a number of stellar fourth of July celebrations across the island in2017. Get ready to view some awe-inspiring fireworks displays, eat some delicious food and listen to some great music with your neighbors.

Without further adieu, here are 3 places you can watch Fourth of July fireworks this coming weekend on Hilton Head Island. See you there!

Shelter Cove Harbour 4th of July

When: 8-9, Tuesday, July 4.
Where: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, Hilton Head

Without a doubt, this is Shelter Cove's biggest show of the summer. The event will feature live music and entertainment,…

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Nature Preserves on Hilton Head & Surrounding Areas

The awe-inspiring quiet is hard to believe. The view and surrounding foliage brings the explorer to a halt, a result of both its uniqueness and its beauty.

For a moment, the wanderer fancies a magical adventure in the wetlands of some South American jungle. Then comes the wonderful realization that he is in the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, only minutes from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

The wanderer walks the wide cleared trails observing the many diversified species of birds and other wildlife. After strolling around a bend in the road, on the other side of a pond, a community of ibis is enjoying the sunshine and their lunch.

This turns out to be the first of the day’s sightings, including white-tailed deer, large herons and…

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Just the Facts Ma'am, Just the Facts.

There was an upward bump in new listings just prior to Easter, but inventory has declined since that seasonal activity.  Houses that show well and are priced correctly have been selling quickly.  New listings are down 10% and pending sales have increased 4%, with a decline of 7.2% in inventory.

Median Sales Price have been increasing and the luxury home market is selling.  Percent of List Price Received continues to hover at 96%.  Months Supply of Onventory continues its downard slope from a little over 8% in 2015 to 7% in 2016 and 2017 is just over 6%.

Although there is a mounting amount of buyer competition during the annual spring market cycle, buyer demand has not abated, nor is it expected to in the immediate future.  What does this mean for…

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Tour these Top Hilton Head Communities

Hilton Head Island has earned many accolades over the years. The often sunny island can be found just off the coast of South Carolina, less than an hour north of Savannah. It’s multitude of world-class golf courses have earned it the moniker of “Golf Island”, while the low land island’s rivers and streams, as well as the Atlantic Ocean provide a bounty of fish, earning it a prized position for Angler’s of all stripes.

These highly touted past times, combined with the low country’s unreal natural climate, tall oaks and sweeping magnolias have made it a much sought-after resort and vacation destination. Who wouldn’t want to make a second home here?

Join us on a tour of Hilton Head Island's top 5 communities. Who knows, you might call one of them…

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Our Guide to Top Hilton Head Island Golf Courses

With the RBC Heritage bringing some of the world’s best golfers to our shores, we thought we’d provide a bit of information to help you hit the links this season.

Hilton Head Island has long been regarded as among the top golfing destinations in the entire country. The island’s 20 championship golf courses amounting to over 400 holes has earned it the much-deserved nickname of “Golf Island”.

The mild South Carolina climate also lends itself well to a long golfing season. Late March and early April mark the start of Hilton Head’s top golfing season, before humid summer conditions make it a less appealing past time.

Although we are barely scratching the surface, here’s our guide to a few of the top golf courses on Hilton Head Island to get you…

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Hilton Head Island Earns Top Spot In National Well-Being Survey

We've known it for years, but the rest of the world is starting to discover what makes the low country and the Bluffton/Hilton Head area so special. A Gallup-Healthways State of Well-being survey ranks the Hilton Head-Bluffton area at 9 in a ranking of a total of 189 communities across the United States.

Perhaps its the area's rich historical heritage, or the region's renowned reputation for sport fishing, golf and other recreational activities. Whatever the root cause is, the fact is the Bluffton and Hilton Head corner of South Carolina is literally teeming with delicious restaurants and a thriving arts scene, in an addictive small-town setting that locals love, and travelers love to visit.

The National Well-Being Survey

The 2016 Community…

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Port Royal Sound Foundation Boat & Fishing Show Coming In April!

The first annual Port Royal Boat & Fishing Show is coming to the Maritime Center. Scheduled to take place the first weekend in April, Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd, the show is designed as a service to the boating and fishing community of Beaufort County, as well the local businesses that rely on their patronage.

Boat dealers will be on hand with boats on display in the water, as well as on land. Vendors of fishing tackle and boating equipment will also be attending with a wide selection of new products for use out on the water. There will also be plenty more to see and do with seafood vendors, fishing seminars by professionals and even introductory fishing classes for the kids.

Attendees can also look forward to appearances by the Coast…

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Special Cobia Meeting By The Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club, March 14

Hilton Head Island has earned quite the reputation for having one of the best cobia runs anywhere along the eastern seaboard of the United States. They come here to spawn, and they tend to flood the waters surrounding the island in late spring, and fishing is best by mid May!

These are powerful fish, and can lead to a highly rewarding experience, but make sure you know what you're getting in to!

Attend A Special Hilton Head Island Sportfishing Club Meeting

The Hilton Head Sportfishing Club will be hosting a very special meeting all about the cobia, March 14th at the Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Bay Marina. The club will be welcoming very special guests from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the South…

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Insuring Your Hilton Head Home After Hurricane Matthew

COURTESY OF | Scott Vincini, CLU, CHFC– Callen Insurance Services

It would be natural to worry about the state of the insurance market after a big storm. Perhaps you are asking, is now a good time to get insurance on a Hilton Head real estate investment?

The good news is the insurance market is still very healthy with only modest changes to underwriting standards. Even for those homeowners with losses, catastrophic weather claims do not count against you when shopping for new insurance.

How will the storm affect my home insurance?

There are several factors that go into insurance pricing beyond losses in the local market. For example in 2005, when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Hurricanes Dennis, Rita and Wilma also hit the U.S. in the…

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What’s Happening on Hilton Head Island?

Hilton Head Island in South Carolina's pristine low country embodies a close-knit community spirit, with plenty going on from week to week. Get out with your neighbors and enjoy a few of these super-fun upcoming community events.

Check back often to see what's happening on Hilton Head Island!

Adopt-A-Highway Litter Pickup

February 11, 9-11am at the Lemon Island Bridge.
Last month’s quarterly pickup was cancelled, so now is your chance to help Palmetto Pride and Adopt-a-Highway. Join up with like-minded volunteers and staff to help clear the SC170 highway of trash and debris. Together we can keep damaging garbage from the waters of Port Royal Sound and preserve South Carolina’s gorgeous natural climate for future generations. There will be…

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