Hilton Head Island Real Estate - Charles Fraser and his vision for a model resort and residential development is being recognized by the National Association of Home Builders.

Hilton Head Island Real Estate is what it is today because of a vision over 60 years ago by Charles Fraser. Charles Fraser came to Hilton Head Island in 1950 as a logging inspector to harvest timber on the Island. But fortunately for all of us that have fallen in love with this special Island, he had the foresight of preserving the stately live oaks, broad beaches and the lush marshlands. In addition to developing a sought after resort community, he was responsible for bringing the PGA Tour to the Island.

Hilton Head Island will host the 3^rd annual Marsh Tacky horse race on the Coligny Beach in the Forest Beach Area. The activities will begin at 11:00 a.m on Sunday, February 27, 2011. There will be 20 horses running. The Marsh Tacky horse is indigenous to coastal areas. It was significant to the low country as it was brought to the region and used in the Revolutionary War and Civil War because they were well suited to traverse the Lowcountry’s marshes and swamp. They are almost extinct with only about 300 left. They recently have been named the South Carolina State horse.

Moss Creek Plantation is another area full service equestrian center. It offers boarding, lessons, training and many opportunities for competitive showing. Other centers in the Bluffton and Okatie areas are located in Palmetto Bluff, Oldfield and Rose Hill.

Sea Pines Plantation is getting prepared for the 2011 Heritage of Golf Tournament.  This PGA tour event played on the Harbour Town Golf Links will be held April 18 – April 24, 2011. In the 40+ years, legends such as Nicklaus, Palmer, Norman and Love III have competed for the champion tartan jacket.

Sea Pines Resort offers a wide range of amenities for people of with all types of interests. There are miles of white sandy beaches and leisure trails, a multitude of water sports found at two marina villages (Harbour Town and South Beach), the Sea Pines Racquet Club and three championship golf courses. 

The unique circular yacht basin,  along with the many Harbour Town Villas were designed to utilize the incredible views of Calibogue Sound.  Considered the heart of Hilton Head Island, Harbour Town was designed as an intimate village with the ambience of the low country. The Christmas season tends to bring this out.

Start off 2011 right by considering the purchase of your vacation Hilton Head Island home. If you have ever dreamed of that Hilton Head Island Home or Hilton Head Island Villa, now is the perfect time to pursue that dream. According to the National Association of Realtors, more than a half million people bought vacation homes last year. Many are taking advantage of low real estate prices and mortgage rates combined with the potential revenue and are purchasing that home or villa. Historically baby boomers have led the purchases, but the current market is enabling younger purchasers.

Sea Pines Resort and Palmetto Dunes Resort both offer inclusive resort amenities complete with beach, golf, tennis, water sports, shopping and dining without leaving the resort. Shipyard Plantation is private and has more of a community atmosphere with beach access, golfing, dining and is conveniently located to shopping and dining. Forest Beach is considered the downtown area with beach, shopping and dining.