What type of buyer or property do you know best?

Lorri Hunter: I have a broad knowledge of communities throughout Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Okatie. I work with buyers considering waterfront homes, private golf club communities, resort neighborhoods, and land on which to build.

Selecting a home can feel overwhelming when the options are so different. I begin by listening carefully and helping buyers determine which community and lifestyle suit them before we narrow the search to individual properties.

How do Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort differ?

Lorri Hunter: Hilton Head Island is ocean-oriented and resort-influenced, with full-time and seasonal neighborhoods, extensive dining choices, beaches, and numerous golf…

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A local perspective on choosing a Lowcountry home

Chip’s advice begins with lifestyle, then works backward to the community, property type, and individual home.

What type of buyer or property do you know especially well?

Chip Wedgeworth: I love working with couples who are moving here for retirement or buying a second home they eventually plan to retire to.

This usually is not just a real estate decision. They are trying to figure out what the next 10 or 20 years of their lives will look like. Do they want Hilton Head or Bluffton? Golf or boating? A house or a villa? Do they want to ride a golf cart to dinner? Would they prefer a large social community or more privacy? Where will the children and grandchildren stay when they visit?…

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Why Major Investors Continue Betting on Hilton Head Island

What major hospitality acquisitions, resort renovations, airport improvements and luxury sales mean for Lowcountry buyers and sellers

Hilton Head Island has never depended on one headline to make its case. Its appeal has been built over decades through beaches, boating, golf, protected natural beauty, established resort communities, and a lifestyle that repeatedly turns visitors into homeowners.

Still, the latest wave of major investment is worth watching. Travel + Leisure Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire Spinnaker Resorts as part of two transactions with a combined upfront purchase price of $343 million. Meanwhile, new ownership is preparing a substantial renovation of The…

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Why Luxury Real Estate Is Moving Differently in 2026

National housing headlines continue to describe a market challenged by elevated mortgage rates, affordability concerns and cautious buyers. Yet those broad reports do not tell the full story, particularly for owners of waterfront estates, oceanfront residences, private golf properties and multimillion-dollar homes in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Luxury real estate is moving differently in 2026.

Affluent buyers often have greater financial flexibility, including the ability to purchase with cash, make substantial down payments or draw from investment portfolios. They are also less likely to compromise when the right property becomes available. Across Hilton Head…

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Delcher and Delcher at Charter One Realty Close $5.3 Million Waterfront Home in Palmetto Bluff

Charter One Realty has announced the $5,300,000 closing of 307 Waterfowl Road, an exceptional waterfront residence in the River Road neighborhood of Palmetto Bluff. The property was listed by Duke and Linda Delcher of Delcher & Delcher at Charter One Realty.

The sale adds to a strong year for Charter One Realty in Palmetto Bluff, where the brokerage continues to lead the luxury real estate market. Year to date, Charter One Realty has represented five of the six properties sold in Palmetto Bluff for more than $5 million.

Inside 307 Waterfowl Road

Located within Palmetto Bluff’s coveted River Road enclave, 307 Waterfowl Road combines timeless…

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Hampton Hall Clubhouse Enhancement Underway: A New Chapter for One of Bluffton’s Premier Golf Communities

Luxury buyers searching for Bluffton homes for sale often look beyond the home itself. They want to understand the lifestyle, amenities, financial strength, and long-term vision of the community they are considering.

That is one reason Hampton Hall continues to stand out among Bluffton’s premier private golf communities.

Construction is now underway on Hampton Hall’s member-approved $6.6 million Main Clubhouse Enhancement, marking an exciting new chapter for the community. The project will reimagine dining venues, expand gathering spaces, modernize the commercial kitchen, and thoughtfully update the Main Clubhouse for current and future…

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What Are Relocation Buyers Looking for in a Lowcountry Home in 2026?

If you are thinking about selling a home in the Lowcountry, one of the smartest questions you can ask is not simply, “What is my home worth?”

It is: What are today’s relocation buyers looking for?

In 2026, buyers moving to Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort are increasingly focused on how a home will support the lifestyle they are moving here to enjoy. They are looking beyond bedroom counts and square footage and paying closer attention to outdoor living, flexible floor plans, first-floor living, boating and golf access, storage, storm protection and the overall cost and ease of homeownership.

National housing research reinforces the trend. Buyers are placing greater…

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10 Reasons to Fall in Love with the Lowcountry: Living in Hilton Head, Bluffton & Beaufort

There is a point during almost every visit to the South Carolina Lowcountry when vacation starts to feel a little more like house hunting.

Maybe it happens while riding a bike beneath the live oaks on Hilton Head Island. Maybe it is over lunch in Old Town Bluffton after a morning on the May River. Or perhaps it happens during an evening walk along the Beaufort waterfront, when the idea of leaving suddenly seems considerably less appealing.

For people considering a move to the coast, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and Beaufort, South Carolina offer three distinct versions of Lowcountry living, all connected by the water, natural beauty, rich history and…

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Healthcare in the Lowcountry: Hospitals, Specialists, and What to Expect

Quick answer: The Lowcountry's healthcare landscape is expanding fast, centered on Beaufort County. Beaufort Memorial Hospital in Beaufort remains the area's established hospital, Hilton Head Medical Center and Coastal Carolina Hospital serve Hilton Head Island, and Bluffton, previously without a hospital of its own, now has three major systems (Beaufort Memorial, Novant Health, and MUSC Health) actively building or newly open along the Buckwalter Parkway corridor. St. Joseph's/Candler's Bluffton campus, focused on oncology, has served the area since 2020.

Relocating somewhere means learning a new map of "where do I go for X," and in the Lowcountry that map has been redrawn…

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