The Hilton Head Homes Blog

Fishing in Palmetto Dunes

It is difficult to explain the kinds of joys in life that can come from calm moments, where the flow of time isn’t as overbearing as in day to day experience. To understand these sorts of moments, one has to really experience them for oneself.

The Joy of Fishing in Palmetto Dunes

Fishing in the lagoon systems of Palmetto Dunes is one satisfying way to do this. On the lagoon, there is a smooth interplay of the warm air offset by the occasional cool breeze that blows through the reed grass lining the banks of the lagoon. The wind blows over the water causing ripples drowned in the sun to glisten like cut diamonds.

The sea air mingles with the smell of the lush vegetation that permeates the area around the water. Everything seems smooth, and…

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Welcome Allison Luce to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty!

We are excited to welcome Allison Luce to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty!  Allison started her love for the love Lowcountry after many years of vacationing on Hilton Head Island.  Originally from Pittsburgh OH, she had lived in North Carolina in the Charlotte / Lake Norman area and even lived abroad in Italy and also as a Resident Artist in Germany, Denmark and Canada!  Allison and her husband are happy to now call Hilton Head Island her permanent home.

Before starting her real estate career, Allison was a full-time studio artist and college art instructor.  She has an eye for detail and dedicated work ethic which has helped her help her clients with their real estate needs.

Learn more about Allison HERE.

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Welcome Lynn Rogers to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Realty!

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hilton Head Bluffton Real Estate is excited to welcome Lynn Rogers!   Lynn came from a thirty four year career in Information Technolongy and embarked on in a career in Real Estate in 2018 starting at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New England Properties in historic Mystic, CT.  She had the opportunity to show historic homes, and waterfront and waterview properties which prepared her well for her planned move to Hilton Head Island, SC.  Now Lynn is living her dream in the Lowcountry, committed to continuing her full time relationship with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services with the Hilton Head Bluffton Realty family.   Lynn is excited to meet you and to assist you in the process of buying and selling your home or investment…

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Hilton Head Island's Natural Beauty: Our Beaches

I have lived near the Atlantic Ocean all my life.

The beaches I have walked can be found within the borders of every state from Maine to Florida and I have enjoyed them all. However, when I first set foot on the sandy shores of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina I knew I had found a magical place.

From that day forward I told anyone who would listen, Hilton Head beaches were the most amazing on the eastern seaboard…and then I received the surprise that altered that bragging claim, (I live minutes from the Hilton Head beaches).

One day, after riding my bike from the beach at Sea Pines (semipublic) to Coligny Beach (public) and back, I was walking my bike off the beach when I was stopped by a couple walking onto the sand.

After they…

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October 2019 Market Reports

In October, mortgage rates increased slightly from the three-year lows seen in September. While the Federal Reserve reduced the federal-funds target rate by .25%, this decline was widely expected and largely factored into mortgage rates already, which are still approximately 1% lower than this time last year. Fannie Mae is predicting that continued low rates, and possibly lower rates, are expected in 2020.

New Listings were down 0.1 percent to 673. Pending Sales increased 18.2 percent to 500. Inventory shrank 9.6 percent to 2,166 units.

Prices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 4.9 percent to $350,270. Days on Market increased 10.5 percent to 147 days. Months Supply of Inventory was down 16.4 percent to 4.6 months, indicating that demand…

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November at the Maritime Center!

If you haven't been to the Maritime center yet, its worth the trip.  No matter where you travel in Beaufort County and the surrounding area, you’ll likely cross the waters of Port Royal Sound. These waters are some of the most pristine in the country.  The Port Royal Sound Foundation wants to keep them that way.  Check out all the upcoming events this November!

Learn more or Donate at www.PortRoyalSoundFoundation.org

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4 Question You Need to Ask When Buying a Hilton Head Island Vacation Property

The allure is appealing. Owning a vacation property, a little place of your own to escape to on long weekends is the dream of many home owners.

And what better place than Hilton Head Island?

The gorgeous South Carolina sun, the cool waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Calibogue Sound, the world-class golf courses and the iconic low land landscape combine to create a truly one-of-a-kind vacation destination. The island has been attracting vacationers for decades, why wouldn't you want to stake your own claim in the land?

Plus, it’s never been a better time to buy!

As with any major investment, you need to use a degree of caution and know what you’re getting into. Here are four questions you need to ask yourself when buying a Hilton Head Island…

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Sun City: North or South Side Real Estate?

Renovations to the common areas in Sun City continue just as the Lowcountry begins to have that nip of Fall in the air. This is the time of year when residents begin considering a move before the holidays arrive. Some need more space and others begin to downsize. In either situation, there are a few items to consider when choosing real estate on the north side or the south side of Sun City.

Which Is The Right Choice For Me?

The original neighborhoods on the south side of Highway 278 are very established with mature landscaping and many of the amenities available to all residents. The north side is a bit newer and the houses have updated floor plans and styles.

Some of the considerations include homeowner dues, taxes and home amenities that…

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September 2019 Market Reports

With the kids back in school and the weather cooling, the housing market begins its annual cooldown as well. Nationally, buyer and seller activity remained strong, buoyed by low mortgage rates and a strong economy. The market fundamentals suggest no significant changes from recent trends, other than the seasonally tempered pace we see this time of year. As we move into the final three months of 2019, buyers will find fewer homes coming on the market, but also less competition for those homes.

New Listings were up 7.9 percent to 476. Pending Sales increased 41.8 percent to 451. Inventory shrank 8.6 percent to 2,133 units.

Prices moved higher as Median Sales Price was up 4.8 percent to $325,000. Days on Market increased 8.5 percent to 141 days.…

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Lowcountry Spotlight: Sun City Hilton Head

Sun City Hilton Head is a Del Webb active-adult, master-planned community located in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry. It’s one of the largest age-restricted communities in the state, offering a wellness-inspired lifestyle for those that appreciate recreation at the convenience of their home, surrounded by beautiful and diverse nature.

Sun City Hilton Head is built on over 5,000 acres of unique lagoons, palmettos, and forests, that can only be experienced in Lowcountry. What sets this master-planned community from the various others in the state are the well-appointed homes and abundant recreation and activities right at your doorsteps!

When you invest in a Del Webb community, you’re investing in a lifestyle that’s been created by…

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