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Looking for fun things to do? Check out local events happening in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton this week!   Westminster Concert Bell Choir Performs in Hilton Head Island Tuesday, January 13, 7 PM – First Baptist Church, South Forest Beach Drive Westminster Concert Bell Choir, conducted by Kathleen Ebling Shaw, will present a concert […]

While Hilton Head and other parts of the Lowcountry aren’t known for particularly cold weather, meteorologists are predicting a more frigid winter this year. Temperatures have already dipped below freezing in some areas, and homeowners are turning up the heat. It’s important to make sure your home is properly insulated to efficiently contain that heat […]

Building a home or remodeling can be a stressful, confusing process for everyone involved. A number of different parties may be contributing to the project, from designers and architects to contractors and specialists. Learn the roles and responsibilities of different home improvement professionals to find out who you should be looking for when building or remodeling […]

Engine 2 Challenge Orientation Thursday, January 8th • 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Whole Foods Market, 50 Shelter Cove Lane Join Healthy Eating Educator, Karina, for a 28 day healthy eating challenge based on Rip Esselstyn’s book, Engine 2. Enjoy healthy eating tips, community support and cooking demonstrations. Your first step to a healthier you. […]

It can be incredibly disappointing, frustrating, and heartbreaking when you lose the home you want to buy. Unfortunately, making an offer doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the home — or even a counter-offer. This can be a very hard lesson for buyers in today’s market. Low inventory and tough markets are requiring home buyers to come up with […]

Purchasing a home often takes years of planning and careful consideration. Buyers typically search for homes for 12 weeks and use a variety of sources for research before deciding to buy a home. However, many renters are not nearly as thorough in their research. Like any other big commitment, careful consideration and understanding is required. Here are ten things every renter […]

14th Annual Polar Bear Swim Wednesday, December 31, 2014 Show your adventurous side with the other “polar bears” by taking an invigorating dip in the Harbour Town Pool on a chilly winter day. Warm up after your plunge with hot chocolate and refreshments. For additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at […]

Tax season is right around the corner! If you have a mortgage with an escrow account to pay your property taxes and insurance, you probably expect the company servicing your loan to pay 2014 taxes this year so that you can deduct them on your 2014 income tax return.  After all, your monthly payment includes 1/12 […]

There are lots of great holiday events happening this week in Hilton Head and Bluffton! Dove Street Festival of Lights at Shelter Cove Towne Centre – Through January 4th • 6-10pm each night The Dove Street Festival of Lights™, an Island holiday tradition for 20 years, is coming back to life at Shelter Cove Towne Centre! […]

Thinking about renovating your bathroom next year? Many homeowners are considering bathroom upgrades in 2015. Whether you’re looking to prepare your home for sale or just need to bring your design up to par with the latest trends, here are a few ideas for redoing your bathroom in the new year. 1. Au naturel. Earthy materials and […]