Archive for March, 2008

On Hilton Head Island, the Spa on Port Royal Sound Has Economical Second Homes and Good Amenities.

Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Posted in Gated Communities, Retirement Living, Second Homes, The Real Estate Market | No Comments »

Many buyers want to have a second home on Hilton Head Island but not at high  prices.  The Spa on Port Royal Sound has two-bedroom villas from $79,900 and with beautiful grounds and excellent ... Read more..

Hilton Head’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 Posted in Community Events, Forest Beach | No Comments »

The weather was perfect for the 25th annual Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday, March 16.  Marching bands from the area's high schools, many local businesses, civic groups, classic cars and the Charleston Police Pipes and Drums ... Read more..

Jumbo Loans in the Hilton Head Mortgage Market Today

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008 Posted in Real Estate Loans | No Comments »

Hilton Head and Bluffton real estate borrowers often request loans of more than $417,000.  These loans are called jumbos.  Jumbo rates are higher than the rates of lower, conforming mortgages.  I want to explain just what has happened to jumbos recently ... Read more..

The Dolphin Head Golf Club Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with $25 Memberships!

Sunday, March 9th, 2008 Posted in Area Golf, Gated Communities, Hilton Head Plantation, Retirement Living | No Comments »

The Dolphin Head Golf Club in Hilton Head Plantation is celebrating its Silver Anniversary by offering 25 memberships at $25 each!  You do not have to be a Hilton Head Plantation property owner to have ... Read more..

“I really like the ocean view”, she said with enthusiasm.

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 Posted in Buyer's Agency, Second Homes, The Real Estate Market | No Comments »

I thoroughly enjoyed a sales appointment with these buyers from Atlanta a few days ago.  Before they visited, I corresponded with the husband by e-mail for several weeks and we spoke several times on the telephone.  He wanted a ... Read more..