Charter One Realty Blog - Paige Rose

The People Have Spoken!

We desire to do the common, uncommonly well! At Charter One Realty, we foster a fun and supportive culture, lead with a desire to serve, and hold each other accountable to deliver an unprecedented client experience. It's gratifying when our friends and clients recognize those efforts. Across the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area, magazines and newspapers polled their readers this year to identify our region's favorite people, places, and businesses. Outlets, including the Island Packet, Bluffton Today, and Hilton Head Monthly, have all released their 2019 Readers' Choice winners. We are proud to have been chosen as the Lowcountry's "Best Real Estate Company" by all three publications. Please accept our sincere thanks for your vote and…

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2019 Food and Toy Drive

As the holidays approach, we invite you to consider giving back to our neighbors in need. One small gift can make a huge difference!

Charter One Realty is hosting a Holiday Food and Toy Drive to benefit Lowcountry families facing difficult times during the holiday season. The drive will continue through the holiday season, ending on December 9th for new and unwrapped toys, and December 16th for non-perishable food items. Members of the community are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items in collection boxes positioned in the lobbies of our offices. We welcome your donations, Monday - Friday between 9:00 AM & 5:00 PM at the following locations:

• 2 North Forest Beach Drive, Suite 119 (Beach Market) - Hilton Head…

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3 Fall Decor Ideas for the Southern Home

Scrambling for fall decor ideas after seeing the beauty of our seasons (finally) begin to change this week? There is truly nothing like fall in the Lowcountry. Golden sunshine, crisp nights, a crackling fireplace, mugs filled with warm apple cider...need we go on? 

Nothing gets us in the autumn spirit more than a little (or a lot!) of fall decorating. We combed our favorite Pinterest boards and decor blogs to bring you the cream of the pumpkin crop when it comes to home decorating. 

From modern to traditional, we are pleased to present Charter One Realty’s top decor ideas for the southern home. 

1. Fall Decor Ideas: Go Green

No, we don’t mean make a kale salad, although we do have an excellent recipe for one if you are interested. While we…

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Why We Love Rose Hill in Bluffton, SC

Gracious southern living, coupled with exceptional outdoor amenities, make Rose Hill Plantation a truly unique gated community.

Located in Beaufort County, SC, an easy drive from I-95 and the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, Rose Hill's 2,000 acres encompass a secluded wonderland that offers homesites in a variety of Lowcountry settings. Residents can enjoy a public 18-hole golf course, three swimming pools, and the Rose Hill equestrian center with 50 acres of fenced pasture and miles of riding trails.

The beauty of the natural environment is enhanced by acres of parkland and green space dotted with ponds, sleepy lagoons, specimen live oak and magnolia trees, and exotic wildlife. Marshes filled with heron, egrets, alligators, and deer…

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Beautiful Southern Kitchen Designs

In need of a little kitchen inspiration? We’ve gathered some of our favorite southern kitchen designs for you! Whether you are just sprucing up or doing a complete renovation, this article is sure to make you think, “Oooh I want that” at least a few times!

From clean lines to rustic finishes, family-style to a chef’s dream...there is much to consider (and much to love) when designing your ideal kitchen. If you are going for a southern-inspired style, we have lots of examples for you below.

Southern Kitchen Designs: Big Islands

The kitchen is often the center of your home, and that goes without saying in the south. Now more than ever, kitchens are designed to include enough room for the whole family. 

This means you see a lot of…

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Palmetto Bluff Music To Your Mouth 2019 Guide

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Music to Your Mouth, Palmetto Bluff’s 13th annual culinary celebration of southern food, spirits, wines, brews, and fantastic accompanying music is happening again from November 18 - 24, 2019. 

If you have yet to experience this delectable event, may we suggest you treat yourselves this year? Talk about a great time!

Get ready for all the food, fun and friends you can handle with our insider’s guide to this now-iconic Palmetto Bluff event. If you need help choosing the best event (or help planning how to hit them all), read our Music To Your Mouth 2019 Guide below. We’ve got you covered! 

What Is Music To Your Mouth at Palmetto Bluff?

In a nutshell, MTYM is a week-long event focused on showcasing fine food…

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Our List of The Best Hilton Head Events

We love the many Hilton Head events that grace our island each year. Not only do they provide incredible traditions for us locals to build, but they usher in so many visitors who we welcome with open arms.

If you’re wondering, “What is there to do on Hilton Head?” wonder no more! Of course, you can enjoy miles of beaches, every outdoor sport you can imagine and incredible cuisine, but let’s talk EVENTS. 

Here are some special things to do on Hilton Head Island that don’t won’t want to miss (in chronological order because they’re all so incredible that it’s the only fair way to feature them)!

Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival - November 1-3, 2019

Each fall it happens. It’s the primo Hilton Head event highlighting the love affair…

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Visit the Port Royal Sands Beach and Boardwalk

A trip to Beaufort, SC is not quite complete without making a five-minute drive south to experience the Port Royal Sands Beach and observation tower. Traversing the waterway along the wide boardwalk and climbing the multi-story tower promises expansive Lowcountry views from a height you can’t reach anywhere else.

Make the most of your time at this hidden gem of a destination with our guide. Read on to hear about our favorite things to do Port Royal!

Port Royal Sands Beach

Located conveniently at the southernmost tip of Port Royal, Sands Beach is open to the public and features multiple boat ramps and a strip of sandy shore along Battery Creek. It’s the perfect centrally located spot to put your toes in the sand if you don’t have time to…

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The Best Things to Do in Beaufort, SC

If you are looking for the very best things to do in Beaufort, SC, you have come to the right place! Locals and visitors alike can enjoy one of the Lowcountry’s iconic towns with wide eyes considering all the beauty, history, and activity available. Read on to discover our list of things you absolutely must see and do.

Things To Do In Beaufort: Go Back In Time

To learn about this historic city's 450-year past, visit the Beaufort History Museum located in the Arsenal (built in 1798) in the heart of downtown Beaufort. 

The Exhibit Hall features artifacts, photos, documents and displays telling the story of the Beaufort area. Docents relate a detailed history of Beaufort's founding residents and how they helped shape America starting from the…

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Charter One Realty Welcomes Natalie Burnside

Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Natalie Burnside has joined the company as an Agent, partnering with Allison Cobb and The Cobb Group. Natalie and her team pride themselves on providing a seamless real estate experience where their clients’ needs come first. Teamed with The Cobb Group at Charter One Realty, Natalie and her team bring over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and real estate in the Coastal Lowcountry. Natalie has joined the company at their Promenade office located in Bluffton, SC and can be reached at 843.295.1178 or by email at NatalieBurnside@CharterOneRealty.com.

Originally from the Midwest, Natalie’s professional background includes property management, homeowner association administration, banking and financial…

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