Americans are on the move and according to United Van Lines’ 39th Annual National Movers Study, South Carolina is one of the most popular relocation states. It comes as no surprise! With mild year-round temperatures, Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are the perfect coastal towns. Plus, direct flights to Savannah International Airport make getting to and from the Lowcountry a breeze. Much of the inbound activity to Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Mainland seems to be Northeastern Boomers in search of warmer climates after retiring.  For the 4th year in a row, the Northeast saw a concentration of high outbound activity. Oregon has held the top spot of “high Inbound” states for three years followed by our very own South Carolina.  

If you’re…

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Bluffton, South Carolina, December 2016 – Charter One Realty (www.CharterOneRealty.com) has announced that real estate professional Donna Dunbar has joined the company as an Agent.  Donna will be working out of the Promenade Office of Charter One Realty, which is located at 1 Promenade Street in Bluffton.

Donna Dunbar recently retired from Parris Island as a Marine Corps Sergeant Major.  Donna’s experience and training have provided a unique skill set sure to add value to buyers and sellers. With a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and polished leadership skills, she is a great addition to the Charter One Realty family.  A large percentage of the local market consists of active duty and retired military in need of a VA expert.  There…

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Volunteers In Medicine 2016

Charter One Realty, the top producing real estate company on Hilton Head Island and throughout the surrounding Lowcountry, is proud to have donated $30,000 over the past two years to Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Hilton Head. The $30,000 donation was used to help VIM orchestrate the organization’s three largest and most important fundraisers each year, with Charter One Realty serving as the Diamond Presenting Sponsor for all three events, and VIM’s top corporate donor.

The Charter One Realty – VIM partnership began in 2015 with the presentation of a check for $15,000 to the local organization. Representatives of Charter One Realty presented the second check for an additional $15,000 to VIM prior to the “Circle of Caring” Gala held on December 3rd,…

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Holiday festivals, magical performances, art shows, and community events fill the calendar this month. Check out the fabulous events planned for this month in the Lowcountry.

Fall in love with the Lowcountry with these events scheduled in October. From football college football fundraisers to Bluffton’s Sunset Party, the possibilities for fun are endless in Hilton Head and Bluffton. Take a look at some of the exciting events planned for our area.  

 

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.

 

Dove Street Festival of Lights

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Equestrians all over the Southeast received wonderful news this week! Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner of the Tryon Equestrian Partners, announced that their Center in Mill Spring, SC has been selected as the venue for the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2018. The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) is the worldwide governing body of the equestrian sport and administers the games. The games are a major international championship event for the eight core equestrian disciplines which consist of show jumping, dressage, paraequestrain dressage, eventing, driving, endurance, vaulting, and reining.

The FEI World Equestrian Games are held every four years, halfway between the Summer Olympic Games cycle. The games are scheduled for September 10th…

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From Pinterest to blogs, if you spend any time online, home improvement inspiration is all around you. Whether it’s helpful tips for painting kitchen cabinets or holiday decorating, we’ve gathered our top 15 DIY Home Improvement Blogs for you to browse. Each one listed below is chalked full of wonderful surprises. My you find inspiration!

1.  Erin Spain

Erin is the founder of the Atlanta Home & DIY Bloggers group. Her blog focuses on home decorating tips, DIY, and lifestyle topics. Erin shares her experience as you follow her journey of turning a house into their home.  Be sure to check out her blog “Our Trip To Hilton Head Island {& Tips For Traveling To The Beach With Kids}.

http://www.erinspain.com/

 

2.  The Ugly Duckling House

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Fall festivals, marvelous performances, art shows, and Thanksgiving festivities, and Halloween festivities fill the calendar this month. Check out the fabulous events planned for this month in the Lowcountry.


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.

 

SOBA Gallery Presents “12”

The Society of Bluffton Artists presents “12,” a new and exciting collection of 12 x 12-inch paintings and photographs by over 100 local artists, each selling for only $120. This event has been such a hit in the past that SOBA decided to do it again!…

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In today’s technology-driven world, the way a buyer searches for properties has dramatically changed. Most buyers begin their search online and can virtually tour homes in the comfort of their living room. Today more than ever, the value of a real estate agent is of the utmost importance when it comes to finding a home in the Lowcountry. And in this day and age of having everything available to us online, it is important to know what you’re looking for in a home when you start your real estate search.

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or looking to downsize, creating a list of important features and things that you’d love in your new home is a must.  Often, homebuyers fantasize about the amenities that they see on television…

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Local Real Estate Agent Earns e-PRO® Certification

(10/20/2016) – Daniella Squicquero, of Charter One Realty | Colleton River, has successfully completed the e-PRO® Certification Program and has been awarded the e-PRO® Certification, the official technology certification program offered by the National Association of Realtors®.

Daniella joins more than 30,000 real estate professionals who have earned NAR’s e-PRO® certification and dedicated their time and effort towards learning how to use the latest social media technologies to create an online presence and reach today’s hyper-connected consumers.

Working together with the Social Media Marketing Institute, NAR redesigned the e-PRO® curriculum to better meet the challenges of today’s real estate…

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Fall in love with the Lowcountry with these events scheduled in October. From fall festivals to Halloween celebrations, the possibilities for fun are endless in Hilton Head and Bluffton. Take a look at some of the exciting events planned for our area.  

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.

 

Pride & Prejudice

All of the wit and romance of Jane Austen's most famous novel comes to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation. In a society where subtle snubs and deceit proliferate, is it possible for…

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