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Q: Julie, why do we say buyer “versus” seller like it’s a boxing match? A:  Because it kind of is.  Simply put … market conditions that make it good for Home Buyers make it not so good for Sellers.  And vice-versa.  That’s why it’s critical for both buyers and sellers to know what kind of market they […]

Beaufort County’s ordinance banning a business from providing single-use plastic bags at the checkout will be taking effect beginning November 1st, 2018. Here at Hilton Head Island Real Estate Brokers, during our daily walks on the beach, we pick up so much litter (including plastic bags), discarded by careless people. We’d like to make sure […]

Did you know that Hilton Head Island’s first natives first came to the Island during the Archaic Period; back to 8000 B.C. – 1000 B.C?  The way we know that they were here was the discovery of their “Shell Rings”. Hilton Head Island used to be home to 4 of the last remaining 20 shell […]

Spring cleaning and post-winter maintenance may have you considering some new home improvement projects to spruce up your living space before summer. Should you tackle them yourself, or hire a professional? Some homeowners will always call in the professionals, regardless of whether it’s for changing a light fixture or remodeling a bathroom. However, some find joy and […]

Nothing says summer like long evenings spent lounging out on the patio. Make the most out of your outdoor space by adding a little flair. Here are several easy upgrades for a summer full of family fun.  1. Build a pizza oven. Make Friday night pizzas a family tradition, courtesy of your new outdoor pizza oven! You can […]

Summer is in full swing here on Hilton Head Island. Homeowners are already scrambling to keep up with their seasonal maintenance checklist. Temperatures are rising, sunshine is plentiful, and it can be difficult to prioritize what needs to be done around the house. Here are four important home fixes you should consider tackling before the […]

  The Town of Hilton Head Island just renewed their National Weather Service’s StormReady recognition and will be a StormReady reconignized community through July 2021. Hilton Head Island first received it’s StormReady designation in July of 2015. The StormReady program encourages communities to take a new, proactive approach to improving local hazardous weather operations by […]

Hilton Head Island is home to many aquatic creatures, but one of our favorites is the bottle nose dolphin. Their curved mouths give the appearance of a friendly, permanent smile, and they very often like to come up and say hello to our local boaters. Hilton Head Island’s Bottle-nose dolphins can swim up to speeds […]

Here are the June 2018 Real Estate Market Reports for Hilton Head Island and the Mainland ( Bluffton, Okatie, Sun City and beyond ) We’re happy to provide reports on individual communities and/or any answer questions you have on the current market conditions.  Click to Request Reports *Best Viewed in Landscape on Mobile Devices  

Have you heard the news? Hilton Head Island has been voted The No. 1 Island in the Continental USA for the 3rd year in a row in the Travel and Leisure’s “2018 World’s Best Awards” More and more folk are realizing their dream of owning a place on the best island in America and many are […]