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Gray, dreary days and winter weather may be dragging you down. A dark, gloomy house doesn’t make those days stuck inside seem any better. If you’re like the rest of us in the Lowcountry, you’re probably craving sunlight and warmer weather. Here are a few ways to brighten up any room in your house and alleviate […]

When purchasing a home, the home inspection is a very important and necessary part of the home buying process. Here are a few frequently asked questions about home inspections. What exactly does a home inspector do? A home inspector is responsible for checking the safety and durability of the home you are interested in buying. […]

Film Screening of: “Hilton Head Island Back in the Day, Through the Eyes of the Gullah Elders” February 24, 2015 • 2-4 pm Please join the Bluffton Historical Preservation Society for a screening of the movie “Hilton Head Island Back in the Day, Through the Eyes of Gullah Elders”. The screening will be held in […]

Today’s online real estate market makes it easy for potential buyers to virtually “drive by” hundreds of homes without ever getting into a car. The convenience of searching online to find information and photos of homes for sale has essentially eliminated the need for neighborhood drive-throughs and official home showings or open houses. Anyone with a […]

With record-breaking winter temperatures this year, it’s not that hard to believe that even homes in the lowcountry can suffer from frozen pipes. But what should you do if your water pipes freeze? Most homeowners in beach towns like Hilton Head Island aren’t exactly prepared to handle this kind of issue.  It’s important to know that […]

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the May River Theatre 8:00 p.m. – February 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28. Sunday matinee 3:00 p.m. – February 15, 22 and March 1. Ulmer Auditorium (in Bluffton Town Hall at the corner of Pritchard and Bridge Streets in Old Town Bluffton) Cat on a Hot Tin […]

1. What does home insurance cover? Most home insurance policies cover damage to your home and personal possessions in the event of a storm, fire, theft, or vandalism. Home insurance also provides liability coverage if someone is injured on your property and chooses to file a lawsuit. Your home insurance policy may also cover the cost […]

When it comes to searching for your next home, it’s wise to shop around and see as many homes as you can to ensure you’re making the right decision. Putting an offer down on the first house you look at is a little like proposing to the first person you ever go on a date with — […]

50% Down and Paid in 5 Years??? Did you know that the Federal Housing Administration was formed in 1934 to help consumers with homeownership? At the time, the typical home loan required buyers to make down payments of fifty percent or more on a home, carried very high interest rates, and required that loans be […]

Julie, my close friends told me to make sure and get a list of all the foreclosures and short sales on Hilton Head before I made a decision about buying a home. But as I look through the listings on your site, I don’t see many and those that I can find seem to not […]