Tax season is right around the corner! If you have a mortgage with an escrow account to pay your property taxes and insurance, you probably expect the company servicing your loan to pay 2014 taxes this year so that you can deduct them on your 2014 income tax return.  After all, your monthly payment includes 1/12 […]

There are lots of great holiday events happening this week in Hilton Head and Bluffton! Dove Street Festival of Lights at Shelter Cove Towne Centre – Through January 4th • 6-10pm each night The Dove Street Festival of Lights™, an Island holiday tradition for 20 years, is coming back to life at Shelter Cove Towne Centre! […]

Thinking about renovating your bathroom next year? Many homeowners are considering bathroom upgrades in 2015. Whether you’re looking to prepare your home for sale or just need to bring your design up to par with the latest trends, here are a few ideas for redoing your bathroom in the new year. 1. Au naturel. Earthy materials and […]

As any homeowner will understand, there’s no such thing as too much storage space – especially in the kitchen. Whether you’re prepping to sell your house, or simply trying to reorganize, it’s always a good idea to make the most of what you have and use your space as efficiently as possible. Here are a few tips for […]

While it doesn’t often get below freezing in Hilton Head, many Lowcountry residents are turning up the heat as the weather gets colder. Furnaces, gas heaters, and fireplaces are getting more use, and now is a good time to consider the dangers of carbon monoxide and take extra precaution to prevent CO poisoning. Homeowners should have […]

If you’re moving into a new neighborhood or considering moving into a home in one of Hilton Head’s many wonderful communities, you may be wondering what your neighbors might be like, and how you can make friends. A good neighbor may be someone who will look after your home when you’re away, collecting the mail, […]

According to a recent article in The Island Packet, new lending rules implemented this week will allow more people to purchase their first home in Beaufort County.  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now back loans with down payments as low as 3 percent, down from a minimum 5 percent. This change is intended to […]

Skip just needs to take a moment to catch his breath after chasing his shadow on the beach!  Any guesses as to what beach Skip is enjoying?   Make a Guess >>   Last month Skip was waiting for his cup of coffee at Java Joes!

Julie, Sometimes I wonder about paying commissions to an agent when I get so much information online about selling my home. What do you do to earn that commission and how does it benefit me? There is plenty of information out there about buying and selling real estate but at the end of the day, […]

Bells and treats will be ringing at Coligny Plaza December 12 and 13th from 4-8pm with caroling and outdoor movies. Shop local, finding your perfect holiday gifts and then join us in the kiosk area for hot cocoa, local music, crafts and movies. Friday, December 12th will feature volunteers from The Island Rec Center who […]