BLUFFTON, SC, February 11, 2016 – Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Steve Harmon has joined the company at their Colleton River office located at 2 Colleton River Drive in Bluffton, SC.  Steve joins over 125 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, the Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate.  

Originally from Central New York, Steve relocated to the Lowcountry in 2013 to pursue his career as a real estate agent. Steve is dedicated to building lasting relationships with his clients, focusing on each client’s personal needs and making sure every aspect of their home sale or purchase is met.

Steve has crafted his real estate business with an exceptional foundation consisting of…

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Hilton Head Island, SC, February 2016 – Charter One Realty has announced that Kelly Beine has been named Chief Operations Officer.  Kelly, who has more than 23 years of experience in the local real estate industry and joined Charter One Realty in 2009, previously served as Internet Communication Center Coordinator and Closing Coordinator for the agency.

As Chief Operations Officer, Kelly will be overseeing Human Resources, Project Management and day-to-day-operations for all 11 locations of Charter One Realty throughout Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry.  She will be working out of the company’s Hilton Head Island office at 11 Park Lane, and managing all operations and human resources for the agency, which has grown to 129 full-time real estate…

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Blog by Erica Veit, Realtor

Situated in Okatie, along the spectacular Colleton River between Beaufort and Bluffton, in the heart of the Lowcountry lies Oldfield Plantation. Boasting one of the finest private sport fishing outfitter centers and naturalist programs in the Southeast, Oldfield’s attention to the outdoor lifestyle detail is also found in their well appointed equestrian center. 

With the earliest recorded history of the land being granted to Governor Robert Johnson in 1732, the property exchanged hands only a handful of times until more recently in 1985, the owner used the plantation for a Quarter Horse breeding farm. The impressive network of horse fencing they built still stands as one of Oldfield’s most…

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With its miles and miles of  white sandy beaches, 350 tennis courts and 24 championship golf courses, some of the finest culinary cuisine offered in the Lowcountry, countless cultural opportunities and true Southern hospitality, the reasons abound that set Hilton Head Island apart as a retiree’s dream.  But what happens when you become bored with all the golf, tennis, dining out and shopping?  When it’s time to find something perhaps a bit more meaningful to occupy part of your time?  When it’s time to find a place that you, too, will quickly and enthusiastically call a home away from home?

 Welcome to the story behind the creation of Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island (VIM).  A “failure” at his golf retirement having “never been so bored in his…

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Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s Youth Concerto Competition will be held on.  Ten instrumentalists from throughout the Southeastern United States have been selected from a field of forty-eight applicants.

Saturday, February 6, 1:30 pm

St. Luke’s Church on Pope Avenue in Hilton Head

 

Hilton Head Bridal Show

With more than 50 fantastic vendors under one roof, you can meet many bridal professionals, see their work and get an idea of who would be the best fit to help you fulfill your vision. You can taste cakes, see wedding portraits, and see the latest in bridal fashion — including bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, tuxedos, and suits.

Sunday, February 7, 12-3:00…

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Charter One Realty Welcomes Another Top Producer To The Team

Lonnie Goulet joins Charter One Realty at their North Office

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, January 27, 2016 – Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Lonnie Goulet has joined the company at their North office located at 81 Main Street on Hilton Head Island. Lonnie joins approximately 125 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate.  

Having assisted clients with the purchase and sale of real estate since 1985, Lonnie has a proven track record in the Hilton Head Island market as a top producer while offering her clients personalized service and proven results. Lonnie brings local knowledge and enthusiasm about real…

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The date of the $46 million flyover bridge construction project has a new completion date. Engineers plan to have the flyover bridge connecting the Bluffton Parkway to Highway 278 completed by June 30, 2016. After three years of construction, commuters are thrilled to see the project come to an end.

Initially, the bridge was set to be completed in November 2015. Residents and travelers have dealt with the bridge congestion and construction for the past three years. All are excited to see a bit of relief in the near future. Upon its completion, those traveling on the Bluffton Parkway will have direct access to Highway 278 thus relieving congestion and bottlenecking at the Hilton Head Bridge. Travelers hope to see a significant change in their…

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By Andy Twisdale, Agent
Charter One Realty 

Have questions or concerns about insurance needs for your home or business?   Join us at the chamber and meet with Joseph McDonald, consumer liaison for the SC Department of Insurance. He will be available Monday, February 1st and every other Monday through February 29th to assist Beaufort County area residents with insurance questions.

SC Department of Insurance

Consumer Assistance for Beaufort County Residents

Monday, February 1- February 29 

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 

Chamber Headquarters 

RSVP Here


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The Hilton Head Food and Wine Festival’s six days of events presented by Publix will begin on Monday, March 7th, and continue until Saturday, March 12th. The festival is a highly anticipated celebration of Hilton Head’s exquisite wine and dining community, as well as a yearly opportunity to support deserving students in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management educational programs.

For 31 years, the festival has served as a beacon for the community creating a unique opportunity for winebibbers and foodies to gather together. The event has arguably the best mix of local participants and tourists due to the unique schedule of events and its proximity to the Heritage Classic. This year, the main events will be hosted at The Sea Pines Resort’s Harbour…

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Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors Honors Sampson as 2015 Realtor of the Year, Marking Third Time Sampson is Honored with Prestigious Real Estate Industry Award  

Charles Sampson, a Partner/Agent at Charter One Realty and a Founding Partner of Charter One North Realty, has been named “REALTOR of the Year” by the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors (HHAAOR).  The award was announced and presented to Charles at the HHAAOR’s annual awards luncheon on December 8th on Hilton Head Island, which was attended by more than 150 people.

This marks the third time that Charles Sampson, a REALTOR® since 1985, has been named by the HHAAOR as REALTOR of the Year.  He was also honored with the award in 1996 and 2004 – and has been the recipient of a…

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