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Ann Lilly Joins Charter One Realty

Hilton Head Island, August 2016 – Charter One Realty has announced that Ann Lilly has joined the company as a broker associate at their Charter One Realty North office located at 81 Main Street on Hilton Head Island.

An integral part of the Hilton Head Island/Lowcountry real estate industry since 2004, Ann is an established leader in residential sales. Ann strives to provide excellent service, while continuously putting her clients first, maintaining integrity, providing in-depth community and market-knowledge, and effective negotiation skills. She has an outstanding reputation for her ability to coordinate the details of today’s sophisticated transactions.

Ann is an active member of the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors, and was named…

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Joey Doyle Joins Charter One Realty

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, August 2016 – Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Joey Doyle has joined the company as an agent and a member of Richard MacDonald and Associates, a top producing real estate team in the Lowcountry. Joey will welcome clients at the company’s North office located at 81 Main Street on Hilton Head Island. Joey joins more than 130 established real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate.

Joey has been assisting clients for the last five years in Indigo Run as Membership Director for The Golf Club at Indigo Run. Maintaining a strong focus on marketing, leadership and client service allowed her to reach historic growth levels in her most recent sales position. With her…

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The Secret Is Out - Hilton Head Island, Bluffton Communities, and Local Resorts Receive Top Honors

We call Hilton Head Island home; others call it the #1 ranked island in the Continental U.S. From the gorgeous white sand beaches of Hilton Head Island, SC to the award winning communities on the Mainland, the Lowcountry truly has it all. And now with non-stop direct flights from many cities, getting to and from the Lowcountry is a breeze.

Take a look at the recent awards recently given to Hilton Head Island, communities on the Mainland and several of our topnotch resorts. Then let us show you why we love to call the Lowcountry home.

Travel + Leisure Recognizes Hilton Head Island as a Best Island…Twice.

It’s no secret to those of us who live here why Hilton Head Island real estate is so attractive. Travel + Leisure has noticed too, ranking…

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Hilton Head Island & Mainland Mid-Year Market Report 2016

The Hilton Head Island and Mainland Real Estate market continues to shift and change in small and meaningful ways.  Charter One Realty presents a comprehensive look at the 2016 mid-year real estate market for the coastal Lowcountry. This market snapshot includes market data from each community on Hilton Head Island and the Mainland.  It illustrates the changes and trends in our local real estate market market. 

As the Real Estate leader on Hilton Head Island and the Mainland, Charter One Realty will help you obtain market information & provide sound real estate advice, whether buying or selling. For additional information, please contact 844-526-0002 or visit CharterOneRealty.com.

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August Events In Hilton Head and Bluffton

August is full of exciting events here in the Lowcountry including Shelter Cove’s Harbourfest, sunset celebrations at Shelter Cove, art exhibits, and live outdoor entertainment. The possibilities for fun are endless here on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton.  

All Month Long

The Coastal Discovery Museum provides tours, walks, programs, and exhibits about the Lowcountry. Events are scheduled daily. To learn more about the Coastal Discovery monthly events, contact 843-689-6767 or visit CoastalDiscovery.com

HarbourFest                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      …

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Allegiant Air Introduces New Non-Stop Flights To Hilton Head Island

Announced on June 28, 2016, Allegiant Air is offering new non-stop service from several cities to the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). Currently, Allegiant Air offers year-round non-stop service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and will add Newark (WER) on November 16, 2016. Recently added to the seasonal non-stop services to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport include flights from Indianapolis (IND), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Lexington (LEX).

With these added routes, Allegiant Air will offer service from eight major cities to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport also offers non-stop service from an additional 18 US destinations including daily flights from Charlotte to the Hilton…

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The Top Reason To List Your House For Sale Now!

If you’re sitting on the fence about listing your Hilton Head Island or Bluffton home for sale, here is the #1 reason why you don’t want to wait.

Historical data and the Existing Homes Sales Report show that buyer demand continues to outpace the supply of homes for sale. The National Association of REALTORS’ (NAR) Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun had this to say this on the inventory shortage:

“With demand holding firm and homes selling even faster than a year ago, the notable increase in closings in recent months took a dent out of what was available for sale.

Realtors are acknowledging, with increasing frequency lately, that buyers continue to be frustrated by the tense competition and lack of affordable homes for sale in their market.”

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The Yellow Banana Story And How It Relates To Real Estate

Blog by George Cobb

The Cobb Group at Charter One Realty

It is clear that supply and demand drive real estate decisions, but you would be amazed how important “timing” is in real estate and how it makes a difference in winning or losing. For example, if the market is in a stall period, it is easy for buyers and sellers to sit back and watch without having to make any critical commitments.

However, if you want to be a winner, one needs to pay attention to the statistics on change. Currently, the real estate business is under slow but constant improvement. Inventory is decreasing and prices are moving up. Days on market are decreasing, and accurately priced homes, villas and lots on the market are selling very quickly.

If you’re a buyer…

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Sales at Highest Pace in 9 Years!

Here is a great infographic by Keeping Matters Current regarding national real estate sales. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Freddie Mac:

• Sales of existing homes have reached the highest annual pace in over 9 years at 5.29 million. 
• Inventory continues to stay below the 6-month norm while prices continue to rise.
• Intrest rates continue to stay at historic lows with rates dipping below 3.5%.

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Reasons To Sell This Summer

The summer is in full swing and buyers are coming out ready to purchase their dream home. For this reason, the summer is a great time to list your home for sale. Here are a few reasons that support this statement:

1. Strong Demand
According to the latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), buyer demand remains very strong. Across the country, buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase…and they are searching right now. It is a great time to take advantage of the buyer activity currently in the market.

2. Supply of Homes Is Down
As reported in NAR’s latest Existing Home Sales Report, the supply of homes for sale is still under the 6-month supply that is needed for a normal housing market at 4.7 months.…

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