Free Concert on Daufuskie Island This July 4th!

Melrose on Daufuskie Island is putting on a free beach concert  with American Idol finalist, Casey Abrams. What a great way to spend your 4th of July! At 6 pm, there is a poolside cocktail party with a DJ then dinner is served at 7pm. Traditional American cuisine will be served featuring BBQ chicken, baby back ribs, pulled pork, ham biscuits and all the sides. Bring a blanket and catch the concert, then the Harbourtown and Savannah Fireworks. They even provide you with the red and blue accessories. All you have to do is wear white.

Picnics on Hilton Head Island

Summertime is meant to be spent outdoors with family and friends. In the Lowcountry, so many of us spend our weekends at the beach or even on a remote river sandbar. Continue Reading

Are You Still Sitting On The Fence?

Are you still sitting on the fence about purchasing real estate? You may want to consider making a move!

Check out this article from Bloomberg. One consistent trend that we are seeing in the real estate market is this… once a well-priced, nicely updated home hits the market, it’s gone within a week or two. Buyers take notice that this year’s real estate values on Hilton Head have increased 11.1% from the first 5 months of last year. Hilton Head and Bluffton prices ARE on the rise. If you’re shopping for a new home and you find one you love, DON’T WAIT. Chances are someone else has seen it and is getting ready to put in an offer today.  Even the second home buyers seem to be returning. This morning, we were helping clients find their million dollar vacation home on Hilton Head.

U.S. Vacation Home Rebound Lifts Hilton Head to Hawaii (Click Link To Continue Reading at Bloomberg.com)

By Prashant Gopal & John Gittelsohn - Jun 14, 2013 9:29 AM ET 

Oceanfront Still Prime in Hamptons, Nigro Says

Leslie and Scott Tyree backed out of a contract in 2011 to buy a weekend place in Hilton Head, South Carolina, fearing they’d be anchored to a sinking market for second homes. This year, the West Virginia couple pounced on a listing in the same resort town without visiting the property.

Hilton Head to Hawaii Revive in Vacation-Home Rebound

1,000 Downloads!

The Hilton Head Happenings app for Android just hit 1,000 downloads, and the iPhone version is not too far behind!
Thanks to everyone who has downloaded the app and uses it while here on beautiful Hilton Head Island, SC!