The Wall Street Journal recognizes that Hilton Head Real Estate is attracting second home buyers again. The Wall Street Journal recently printed the article “Vacation Homes: Why It May Be Time To Buy.”  It states that the luxury segment is picking up even though in many regions prices are still unstable.  Many brokers in the luxury home market are reporting more inquiries than in the past two years. Hilton Head Island was grouped with other resort communities like The Hamptons, Palm Beach and Aspen as a stabilizing market that is attracting second homebuyers again. It also goes on to state "The Blue Chip market consists of a handful of spots where prices have stabilized and could soon rebound as sales pick up.  Some, such as Hilton Head, have benefited from tough restrictions on building, which kept inventories manageable during the bust. Prices there have risen 4% during the last year."

It also stated “Five years after housing's peak, markets that once were out of sight even for well-heeled buyers are now in range. On Hilton Head Island, S.C., a three-bedroom home nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Calibogue Sound changed hands in April for $750,000, after having sold for $1.2 million in June 2006.”  It is a great time to take advantage of affordable prices. Buyers are taking heed.

According to the National Association of Realtors survey in May, 80% of second homebuyers purchase for consumption reasons (to live in and enjoy).  Hilton Head Real Estate is always a good investment. It is a great time to purchase a second home or rental property and enjoy your investment with your family and friends while it is appreciating. Start your Hilton Head Real Estate search today.

Yesterday, as I was walking along Forest Beach, I noticed a lone figure sitting in the sand watching a beautiful sunrise. It was the first day of Fall, and it turned out to be a gorgeous day with a slight breeze, temperatures in the 80’s and Carolina Blue Skies. 

The figure was a young woman and I imagined that she was contemplating her day’s activities on Hilton Head Island. As an Island resident for over 30 years, I can tell you that September and October are two of the best months to visit our paradise. You will find vacationers and locals alike playing golf and tennis. Our uncrowded beaches offer a wonderful opportunity for biking, fishing, bird watching and sunbathing.

I am often asked about pet friendly villas on Hilton Head Island. If you are a pet owner and interested in purchasing a Hilton Head Island condo, I would be happy to assist you. Some of Hilton Head's vacation villas allow pets for the owners and not for renters. In Sea Pines Plantation Hilton Head SC, owners are allowed pets at Ocean Course Villas and Lighthouse Rd Villas along with other Sea Pines Villas. Some pet friendly villas in Palmetto Dunes include Captain's Cove and Wendover Dunes villas. If you have a pet and are interested in purchasing Hilton Head real estate, please contact me at Randy@RandysRealEstate.com or visit me at www.RandysRealEstate.com

If you have not booked your summer vacation rental on Hilton Head Island yet, you need to act quickly! The best rental properties on Hilton Head Island usually book long before summer even starts.  Cancellations are rare and the busy season goes through the end of August.  There are so many great summer activities on Hilton Head Island, it's the perfect place to spend your summer vacation!  Some favorites include Summer Jams at Shelter Cove Park.  This runs from June 22- Aug 10, admission is free and the show starts at 7PM.  There are also performances by Shannon Tanner at Shelter Cove and Gregg Russell at the Liberty Oak in Sea Pines, Fireworks on Tuesday nights at Shelter Cove (come early and bring a blanket/chairs), and animal exhibits with the Coastal Discovery Museum.  These of course are in addition to great golf, tennis and beaches! Email Randy@RandysRealEstate.com if you need additional information on summer activities or Hilton Head Island Real Estate or Hilton Head Vacation Rentals.