Hilton Head Island

Kudos to Hilton Head for adding another top honor to its long list of accolades. Parents magazine ranked the island No. 1 in its first-ever Top 10 List of Best Beach Towns in its June 2013 issue. We all know that Hilton Head is tops for its pristine ocean views, 12-miles of gorgeous safe beaches [...]

The Music on the Harbour Concert Series presents free outdoor concerts every Thursday night from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. through May 23 at Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island. Local bands featured this year are Target the Band, Patwa, The Headliners and Jazz Corner Quintet featuring Bob Marsteller and Gina Rene. Each band will [...]

The existing Shelter Cove Mall is being redeveloped into a unique upscale walking village that will consist of 290,000 square feet of retail space, with Kroger and Belk serving as anchor tenants.  The outdoor shopping center will include a 5-acre park and will be surrounded by 220 luxury waterfront apartments. Click here to visit the Shelter Cove Town [...]

On Jan. 1 both the Senate and House passed H.R. 8 legislation to avert the “fiscal cliff.” The bill was signed into law by President Barack Obama on Jan. 2. Below is a summary of real estate related provisions in the bill:  Real Estate Tax Extenders  •Mortgage Cancellation Relief is extended for one year to [...]

Welcome to Hilton Head Island!  Nestled on the southernmost tip of Hilton Head Island, within the gates of the prestigious Sea Pines Resort lies Harbour Town. Here, you’ll find the island’s best in dining, shopping, art, and entertainment. Cafés, boutiques, and live music make Harbour Town the place to go for family fun. Get in [...]

Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy, & Prosperous New Year! “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.  Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.  Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.  And most important, have [...]

Most people come to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, 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 [...]

If you live in South Carolina, it makes sense that you might need, among others, Wind & Hail insurance. Odds are you have purchased a comprehensive insurance package that includes this so that you are covered in the event of hurricane, tornado, or other storm damage. But, here’s what you may not know: you might [...]

In Hilton Head Island, South Carolina you’ll find plenty of opportunies to welcome the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for something for the kids or something geared toward adults – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.  Here are just some of the events happening around Hilton Head this holiday season. Winter Wonder Festival Shelter Cove Park December 14 [...]

Wexford Plantation, located on the south end of Hilton Head Island, is a 525 acre private gated plantation that is a testament to luxury and one of the most premiere communities on Hilton Head Island. Wexford Plantation’s amenities include the outstanding, newly renovated Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course,  the Clubhouse with first class dining in its [...]

1. When you add up all of your income from every possible source, and that total is less than $200,000 ($250,000 on a joint tax return), you will NOT be subject to this tax. 2. The 3.8% tax will never be collected as a transfer tax on real estate of any type, so you’ll never pay [...]