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Featured Community – The Walk at Bluffton...

The Walk is a new development being built by Pulte Homes and is located a short distance from Old Town Bluffton.  There is a growing enthusiasm about living within golf cart or walking distance to the town center. Amenities include walking trails, a community lake, and fire pit within the 9+ acres of common area.  The community fee is only 996/year – a tempting …

“New Life Chapter” Trends

The onset of baby boomers looking for the next chapter of life has brought about changes in today’s retirement lifestyle.  A recent Harvard University study revealed that Americans are living longer and enjoy a more active and healthier lifestyle than previous generations.  There is no “one-size fits all” approach to offering the ideal home or community in today’s market.   Each person brings with them …

Featured Community: Hampton Lake

The featured community this month, Hampton Lake, provides a great opportunity to enjoy life on the water, affordably.  Originally designed to include a golf course, the development team had a vision of creating something different that would appeal to a different type of buyer.  The planned golf course became a 182-acre freshwater private lake with 15 miles of shoreline. Starting from scratch, they brought …

Hilton Head and Bluffton – The Ideal Combo for R...

People who are at the retirement stage of life have many options.   Many wisely choose the Lowcountry – especially those who are looking for an active lifestyle.  Hilton Head Island is one of the finest resorts in the country offering outstanding beaches and incomparable natural beauty.  With this comes great restaurants, excellent shopping and much to do. Newcomers learn about the area in many …

So, How’s the Market?

As you long term readers will recognize, this is the favorite question asked of me at cocktail and dinner parties, in the grocery, at the beach, and anywhere I encounter friends and past clients.  While never a simple answer, there are some points worth recognizing. This spring and early summer, my inquiries requesting information about real estate are on the rise.  Both Hilton Head …

HGTV “Homes with History” Feature

It may be surprising that a real estate agent would watch HGTV as buyers shop for homes and designers bring new life to outdated homes, but I admit to being caught up in some of their programs when I am recharging. My husband refers to it as “a busman’s holiday”, which I assume means that the bus driver continues that service with his family …

Oldfield: Where Home Feels Like a Permanent Vacation

Oldfield has been selected this month for the featured community because if offers something special – it is casual, welcoming and fun – a place that beckons buyers to make it their home. Attending the golf tournament or experiencing spring break here often turns visitors’ thoughts to the possibility of relocating to this Lowcountry paradise. Oldfield might be the perfect lifestyle match. This community …

Riverbend – A World Apart…

Riverbend is located on the banks of the Okatie River, a tidal estuary where man and nature share the rich bounties of the Carolina coastal area. Homesites overlook the river, spring-fed lagoons and protected wetland areas. The center of Riverbend is The Lodge, a community center with expansive windows and verandas to enjoy the stunning views to the river. Daily activities encourage new friendships …

Lowcountry Life: Hilton Head Plantation Style

Hilton Head Island offers a wide selection of neighborhood choices. When someone wants the island life, a residential neighborhood, and low property owner fees, Hilton Head Plantation immediately comes to mind. The 2017 annual fees are $1,376, inclusive of many amenities and full-time security at two gate accesses. It is located at the north end of the island, just out of the resort hustle …