As a seller on Hilton Head Island or in Bluffton, you will be most concerned about ‘short term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. If you plan on purchasing real estate in the Lowcountry, you must not be concerned only about short term price but also about the ‘long term cost’ of the home.

Put Simply.

When it comes to the ‘cost’ of a home, there are several factors that come into play. A home’s appreciation over time and the interest rate at which a buyer can borrow funds to purchase property are two of the most important factors for today’s buyers. “The Cost of Waiting” is the combination of these two factors and the effect they have on a buyer on the fence about purchasing now or waiting.

The rate at which these two…

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Longtime Real Estate Professional Joins Belfair Office of Charter One Realty

Bluffton, South Carolina, March 2016 – Charter One Realty (www.CharterOneRealty.com) has announced that longtime real estate professional Bob Rose has joined the company as an Agent.  Bob will be working out of the Belfair Office of Charter One Realty, which is located at 2 Belfair Oaks Boulevard in Bluffton.

Bob brings more than 45 years of valuable real estate experience to Charter One Realty, and strong market knowledge of the Lowcountry real estate market.   A native of New Jersey who received his real estate brokers license in 1968, he managed a Real Estate company for a number of years before owning and operating his own NJ-based real estate company,…

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Blog by George Cobb, Realtor

There are many more takers in the world than givers! I would like to acknowledge two of our own who have given time and time again without asking for anything in return. I know many of you are aware of the financial and personal time donated by Charles Sampson and his wife Frances. They make our communities a better place to live especially for our children. Their effort is timeless and includes Habitat for Humanity, The Symphony causes, Boys and Girls Club etc. I would like to tell you my Sampson story.

Heroes on Horseback is a popular non-profit that offers equine therapy to 250 children & adults with special emotional and physical needs in the Lowcountry. We depend solely on volunteers and donations to bring a…

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Getting to and from the popular Bluffton Farmer’s Market just got easier. On Thursday, Bluffton Farmer’s Market organizers debuted their new trolley system. Parking for the Bluffton Farmer’s Market every Thursday has long been an issue. This free alternative, picks up at the Bluffton Village and drops off at the entrance of the market, avoiding congestion. The trolley runs every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and picks up every 15 minutes. Vendors are already pleased with the results from the first day and believe this will attract additional customers to the market.

The Bluffton Farmer’s Market located in Historic Bluffton is open every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Local vendors offer fresh produce, flowers, honey, cheese, milk, eggs, meats,…

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Bluffton, SC, March, 2016 – Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that John and Sheree Binder have joined the Company at their new Promenade office located at 1 Promenade Street in Bluffton, SC.  John and Sheree join approximately 129 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate. 

Consistently ranked among the leading real estate professionals in the Lowcountry, John and Sheree are a dynamic team, representing buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate for more than 20 years. Their real estate experience in the Lowcountry includes over 1,500 transactions resulting in satisfied clients and tremendous results. Over 75% of their business is a direct result of…

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March is an exciting time here in the Coastal Lowcountry. There are many events taking place this month on Hilton Head Island and in Bluffton. Featured events include the Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest, Hilton Head Wine and Food Festival, the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Wingfest.

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

Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest

This week long fest showcases talented local chefs and local seafood incorporating special events, live music and more.

Lowcountry Seafood Experience –…

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The Budweiser Clydesdales have long been stars of Super Bowl commercials, most memorably the “Aww”-inspiring puppy-horse commercial a few years ago. Here’s your chance to meet some of those Super Bowl stars right in the heart of Downtown Bluffton. A main attraction for the past 6 years at the Old Town Dispensary, the Budweiser Clydesdales will be returning this March.

 

Photo Credit: Bluffton Today

On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, the horses will arrive on Calhoun Street at 2 p.m. where they will begin preparations for the proceedings.  After the parade, the Clydesdales will be available until 7 p.m. for pictures.

Should you miss the parade, you can always visit Harley at Lawton Stables. A 6-foot-tall gentle giant, Harley is a former Budweiser…

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HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, February 2016 – Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Daniel Cort has joined the company at their North office located at 81 Main Street on Hilton Head Island, SC.  Daniel joins over 129 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate.  

A native of Greenville, SC and a graduate of Furman University, Daniel made the move to the Lowcountry in 1996.  Daniel has nearly 20 years’ experience in the real estate industry.  For 17 years, he worked for RPI Media, an integrated media firm that specializes in helping developer/builders from the South to reach and engage buyer/prospects originating in the Northeast and Midwest.  Daniel…

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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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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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