Fox News reported the 10 best places to go to the beach and Hilton Head Island was their #1 choice.
“Full of perfect white sand beaches, bike trails, and the cutest towns, Hilton Head is great for a family vacation.”
Hilton Head Island named best Beach!
Congress approves Flood Insurance…Finally!
Finally approved last night, June 30th, 2010, was the National Flood Insurance Program through September 30, 2010. The bill is retroactive and covers the lapse period from June 1, 2010 to the date of enactment of the extension. Remember, FEMA only insures up to $250,000. If your home or condo costs more than that to rebuild, [...]
Luxury Home Sales Looking up!
The luxury market appears to be making a comeback after a disasterous 2009. Driven by growing buyer confidence, improved financing conditions and more-realistic seller pricing, the attractively priced homes in some of the nation’s most coveted neighborhoods are selling, sometimes fast and sometimes with multiple offers. Nationwide, sales of homes selling for $2 million to $5 [...]
Hilton Head April Sales Still showing Strength!
Hilton Head Island’s real estate sales for the month of April, 2010 are mostly showing gains over last year. Home sales on the island were slightly behind with 65 selling this year and 67 last year. Sea Pines home sales were even to last year. The strength continues in villa sales. Hilton Head villa sales are [...]
Hilton Head 1st Quarter Sales Are Trending Up!
The first quarter number of home and villa sales on Hilton head Island are up over last year significantly. Home sales are up 49% and Villa sales 76%. With interest rates still low and choices still high, the best time to make an offer is now. Sellers are still negotiable and the savvy buyers are making [...]
Smaller Homes Becoming the New Trend!
I predicted 3 years ago while watching all the McMansions being built along Hilton Head Island’s coast, that the trend would change back to consumers wanting smaller homes. It appears that is happening. I have read 2 articles this month about this subject. One article from Realtor Magazine states that “while the average square footage [...]
Interest Rates to Remain Low
Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke told Congress that interest rates are likely to remain low for an extended period. The economy, he said, “still requires support for recovery.” Investors breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday and see these low rates as a boon to a recovery of employment and business.
Bernanke’s announcement also took the edge [...]
Real Estate Home sales jump along South Carolina’s Coast!
Sales of homes in January rose 15% along the South Carolina coast. More importantly, sales soared in the seven county Hilton Head MLS area. 139 homes went under contract in January 2010. Up from 106 in January of 2009, that is a 31% increase. Buyers rushed to take advantage of the tax credit and others [...]
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Hilton Head Island, SC Real Estate and Luxury Homes
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is an oceanfront paradise featuring the finest luxury homes and a wide array of activities to suit most any lifestyle. Whether you purchase Hilton Head Island real estate as a primary residence, second home, or vacation retreat you can rest assured that [...]
