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1. What does home insurance cover? Most home insurance policies cover damage to your home and personal possessions in the event of a storm, fire, theft, or vandalism. Home insurance also provides liability coverage if someone is injured on your property and chooses to file a lawsuit. Your home insurance policy may also cover the cost […]

When it comes to searching for your next home, it’s wise to shop around and see as many homes as you can to ensure you’re making the right decision. Putting an offer down on the first house you look at is a little like proposing to the first person you ever go on a date with — […]

50% Down and Paid in 5 Years??? Did you know that the Federal Housing Administration was formed in 1934 to help consumers with homeownership? At the time, the typical home loan required buyers to make down payments of fifty percent or more on a home, carried very high interest rates, and required that loans be […]

Julie, my close friends told me to make sure and get a list of all the foreclosures and short sales on Hilton Head before I made a decision about buying a home. But as I look through the listings on your site, I don’t see many and those that I can find seem to not […]

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) announced that it will be cutting the annual Mortgage Insurance Premium rates by 0.5 percentage points, from 1.35% to .85%. What does this mean for you? If you were to buy a home or refinance with an FHA Loan in the amount of $200k, for example, you could save an estimated […]

Warmer weather is right around the corner, and homeowners across the lowcountry are prepping their outdoor spaces for spring. There’s nothing better than spending the evening on the porch, watching the sun set over the marsh. Make your outdoor living area more cozy and inviting with these outdoor decorating ideas.  Use light colors and mirrors […]

As the real estate market continues to grow, many homebuyers are deciding between move-in ready homes and fixer-uppers. Even within the newer communities of Hilton Head and Bluffton, there are lower-priced fixer-uppers that need a little TLC. Fixer-uppers usually have lower market value than homes around them because they haven’t been maintained or upgraded since […]

[thumbnail src=”http://www.hhireb.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/src.jpg”]   Looking to do something special this Valentine’s Day in the Area? Consider a Savannah Riverboat Valentine’s Cruise! On February 13th and 14th you can enjoy their 2 hour cruise which includes a premium buffet dinner, live entertainment, bottle of house wine or champagne, fresh-cut rose bouquet, take home keepsakes and dancing!! Boarding […]

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra presents “Schumann and Brahms: German Romantic Masters” featuring 2014 Hilton Head International Piano Competition winner Shen Lu at First Presbyterian Church, February 8-9. Sunday at 4 p.m.; Monday at 8 p.m. 540 Wm. Hilton Pkwy For more information and tickets, visit http://www.hhso.org

The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration programming includes a variety of events designed to attract local residents, regional, national and international travelers. The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration has been recognized by the Southeast […]