Hilton Head

Halloween is a fun time at the beach and you’ll find plenty of family-friendly events to celebrate around Hilton Head.  For the young – and young at heart – you’ll find lots of spooky fun to keep you entertained! Check out this line up of Halloween events: Haunted House at Pineland Station Oct. 23-27 and Oct. 30. Doors [...]

Home sellers need to be particularly attentive when preparing to sell their home to be sure that it makes a positive impact on potential home buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, the second-biggest reason – after price – that a home won’t sell is because the homeowner hasn’t taken care of details such [...]

Homes in Beaufort County, South Carolina, which includes Hilton Head Island, are three times less likely to experience destructive weather, such as hurricanes, than homes along the Gulf. So why are they paying three times as much for home insurance? Premiums have risen 71 percent since 1996 and with the documented absence of destructive weather, [...]

Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band will be returning to nearby Beaufort, SC on September 14th & 15th, 2012 for the Third Annual Lt. Dan Weekend.  Once again the Independence Fund will host Gary Sinise as he and his Lt. Dan Band honor our severely injured and disabled veterans with a concert.  This year’s [...]

Hilton Head Island locals know there is always something happening at the Village at Wexford. Along with some of the best dining and upscale shopping in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area, the Village at Wexford also hosts a variety of events throughout the year.  On August 30, you can join in the fun of Village Fest from [...]

Even in difficult economic markets, homebuilders are still striving to deliver amenities that offer comfort, style, and functionality. But which amenities are popular these days has changed. According to the National Association of Homebuilders, (NAHB), you’ll find that builders are figuring out the best ways to rework spaces. Out go formal dens and in come [...]

Saving money on homeowners insurance can be a complicated process.  However, you can save a sizable amount of money by following a few relatively simple tips. One of the most common mistakes that people make is basing the level of coverage on the appraised value of the home.   Appraisals include the value of the land [...]

Moving is an exciting time in most people’s lives, although you are probably feeling a bit of trepidation and a LOT of anxiety as well.  Relax! Surviving moving day takes a bit of moxy, a positive mindset, and some planning.  Here are a few tips to help you keep your sanity during your next move: 1. Be [...]

An annual Hilton Head Island tradition returns on Saturday, May 19, as the Kiwanis Club of Hilton Head BBQ Rib Burnoff is once again celebrated the Saturday after Mother’s Day. The BBQ Rib Burnoff is the biggest BBQ event each year on Hilton Head Island, and this year will be no exception. The event takes [...]

Last week, I attended a great program with over 150 of my fellow Realtors and business affiliates focused on the future of Hilton Head Island. We believe we are poised for an exceptional future! The Town of Hilton Head Island, private communities, and businesses are investing in capital improvements and new business initiatives. Last year [...]

Most people come to Hilton Head Island to take advantage of the wonderful weather and beautiful natural environment. The Island has miles of pristine beaches, beautiful marshland for kayaking, and bike paths that are surrounded by Live Oaks draped in Spanish Moss. With over 20 golf courses and over 300 tennis courts, it’s no wonder [...]