Winter time on Hilton Head

It's a cold and rainy night on Hilton Head Island. Perfect weather for curling up with my family, watching a Christmas movie, and sipping hot chocolate in front on the fireplace. Now if we only had a fireplace...

The temperature is a cool 53 degrees. However, if you're from someplace further north, come on down; the weather's fine!

Foggy morning on HHI

This weekend was fabulous on Hilton Head Island. The weather was beautiful with temperatures in the 60's & 70's.

My family and I enjoyed the annual Bluffton Christmas parade this past Saturday. This has become a family tradition that we all look forward to throughout the year. We typically like to arrive early, camp out a good spot to watch the parade. During the waiting time, we sit and play games. This year we taught our kids how to play charades. It made for some great laughs!

This morning is a foggy one on the island. Mornings like these make for some great photo opportunities.

Good news for the housing market!

In case you missed it, here is a copy of CNNMoney's report on the housing market:

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The housing market picked up more momentum in August, as the average home price for 20 major cities jumped 0.9%, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index.The increase marked the fifth consecutive month of gains for the index with all but one city, Seattle, recording month-over-month price increases. "The sustained good news in home prices over the past five months makes us optimistic for continued recovery in the housing market," said David Blitzer, spokesman for S&P. The Case-Shiller report is one of many gauges of housing market health that has turned upbeat in recent months. New and existing home sales have been stronger, inventory of homes for sale has fallen and developers have stepped up building activity. Slow improvement in the national economy has also boosted the housing market, as have record low mortgage rates. The rates for a 30-year loan have stayed below 3.7% since May. Combined with home prices that are still about a third less than they were when they hit their peak, these record-low rates have made homebuying very affordable.

If you are looking for a home on Hilton Head Island, or a house in Bluffton, please contact us and let us help!

App Updated!

The Hilton Head Happenings App has been updated! Version 4.01 is now available in the Google Play market. In this update, a Location Finder has been added, to help you find activities near you while visiting Hilton Head Island. A few other minor updates have been included, as well as some new Hilton Head businesses. The iPhone version is in Apple review, and should be coming soon. If you like the new version, please give 5 stars in your phone's app market review!

Also, for those of you missing the island, this picture is for you. We have great sunsets this time of year!

Website Overhaul

As part of taking over the office at Westbury Realty, I've been doing a website overhaul. Check it out and let me know what you think so far. HiltonHeadHappenings.com

Oceanfront Pet-friendly Condo reduced!

I just reduced this 1-bedroom beach oriented condo. Views of the ocean and beach from your porch. This could be your escape to paradise. Pet-friendly, and wifi included. Great rental income too!
Hilton Head MLS# 317420
Owner is SCREA.

Beach Picture on Hilton Head Island

This is one of my favorite beach pictures on Hilton Head Island. What is your favorite picture from Hilton Head Island?
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