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[thumbnail target=”_self” src=”http://www.hhireb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Hunting_Island_1.jpg”]   The Hunting Island State Park comprises the entirety of the famed Hunting Island, and is a family-friendly beach destination with a big reputation. As the most visited state park in all of South Carolina, the 5,000 acre undeveloped barrier island feels surprisingly isolated, and even on a busy summer day, visitors […]

[thumbnail target=”_self” src=”http://www.hhireb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/new-homes-construction_368.jpg”]   While fewer, more expensive homes are being built on Hilton Head, Bluffton has seen a tremendous increase in new construction. Since 2013, the number of new homes has increased over 50 percent, according to a local article in the Hilton Head Monthly. Palmetto Bluff had the most building permits followed by […]

[thumbnail target=”_self” src=”http://www.hhireb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ticket-logos.png”] Bluffton Village Festival, Saturday, May 9th, 10 am – 5 pm: Get ready for an outstanding event featuring local and regional arts and crafts, great music and delectable local foods up and down the street, our hilarious Ugly Dog contest and the messy, funny pie eating contest. The 37th annual Bluffton Village […]

Looking for fun things to do and local events in Hilton Head or Bluffton? Check out our blog! RBC Heritage PGA TOUR Monday, April 13, 2015 – Sunday, April 19, 2015  Don’t miss the 47th annual RBC Heritage presented by Boeing, South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event, hosted at The Sea Pines Resort’s famed Harbour […]

So, you’ve been pre-approved and your future home is under contract. You might think you can rest easy, sit back, and assume the rest is all down hill from here. While most of the hard work is behind you, there are still a few things you should not do to avoid delays in your quest […]

Even for those who aren’t new to real estate, understanding how a mortgage works can be confusing. To put it simply, a mortgage is a loan secured by a property. If you take out a mortgage, the lender holds onto the deed to the home until the loan is paid back in full. If you do not […]

Homes are getting bigger and closer together, and some homeowners feel crowded in or like their personal lives are on display. Here are a few ways to add some privacy to your yard and create your own secluded, quiet retreat. 1. Hanging Plants and Vines. Add privacy and shade to a covered porch by layering hanging pots […]

According to a recent survey by the National Association of REALTORS, vacation home sales surpassed their 2006 peak to an estimated 1.13 million in 2014. NAR’s 2015 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey shows vacation home sales were up 57.4 percent from 2013. Vacation home sales accounted for roughly 21 percent of all transactions last year, […]

SOBA’s Annual Member Judged Show Today through April 4, 2015 • This is an All Day Event Call for Artists and Art Lovers! SOBA’s 21st Annual Judged Show The Society of Bluffton Artists will be holding the 21st Annual Member Judged Show from March 2 through April 4. SOBA members may enter one piece of […]

Shopping for the perfect mortgage is just as important – and can be just as stressful – as shopping for the perfect home. Which one do you choose? Here are some of the pros and cons of two of the most popular mortgage loans: the 15-year and the 30-year loan. The 15-year mortgage can save you thousands of dollars over the […]