Hilton Head Real Estate

Aug. 5, 2015

Ocean Course Villa in Sea Pines

The Ocean Course Villas hold a special place in my heart. Many years ago, when I lived in the Great White North, Ocean Course was my preferred location when I came to Sea Pines on Vacation. Very spacious floorplans, fee simple and walking distance to the beach and the plantation …

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July 30, 2015

Questions Most Often Received By a Hilton Head Real Estate Agent - Part 1

Will the rental income that I make on an investment property on Hilton Head Island cover my expenses?

To begin my series of “Questions most often received by a Hilton Head Real Estate agent”, I have to start with this one. Sometimes the answer is “absolutely” and sometimes the …

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July 23, 2015

Hilton Head Continues to Plan for the Future

The town of Hilton Head announced this week the purchase of additional acreage on the south end of the island in the all important circle to circle corridor. The town continues to showcase its forward vision for the island by taking steps such as this to plan for future growth.

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June 16, 2015

What's the Deal with South Carolina Property Taxes

A widely discussed issue in the real estate community is the property tax debate. Please do not stress out about this one. It's an easy calculation and you can find the link HERE.

So what's all the fuss? In South Carolina, non residents pay more property taxes than …

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July 23, 2014

Home Insurance on Hilton Head Island Just Got a Lot Easier

By Dan Burley, Island Packet Newspaper

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More private insurers are selling wind coverage to coastal property owners in Beaufort County, leading to a decline in the number of homeowners in the state wind pool.

The increase in private insurers could mean lower rates for customers, insurance …

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May 1, 2014

Mortgage Rates Decline

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Declines, Reversing Previous Week’s Gains

Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.16 …

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March 10, 2014

Flood Insurance Bill Update

Flood insurance relief bill will keep subsidized rates in place when homes change hands

A flood insurance relief bill that sailed through the House of Representatives Tuesday would keep government-subsidized rates in place when homeowners …

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Feb. 24, 2014

2014 Homeowner Tax Breaks

Own a Home? You May Be Entitled to Tax Breaks

U.S. tax season officially runs from Jan. 31 to April 15. While several energy-efficient home improvement tax credits recently expired, …

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Feb. 23, 2014

Zillow Reports On Buyer Leverage for 2014

Buyers Expected to Gain More Leverage This Year as Inventory Across US Rises

Home values saw their smallest monthly increase since May 2012, up just 0.2 percent in January from December …

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Feb. 20, 2014

Deadline Nearing for Fannie Mae Closing Cost Help

Fannie Mae offers up closing cost assistance

For a limited time, mortgage giant Fannie Mae will give eligible homebuyers in 27 states up to 3.5 percent in closing cost assistance when they purchase a HomePath …

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