It Usually Starts With a Visit

Many people who now live in Hilton Head Island, Bluffton and the South Carolina Lowcountry first discovered the area while vacationing or visiting family. Repeat visits often create lasting ties to the area, especially for people drawn to the coastal lifestyle, mild climate, outdoor recreation and sense of familiarity. For some families, those visits eventually become multigenerational roots.

By Allison Cobb | The Cobb Group

 

A funny thing happens in the Lowcountry. People come here for a vacation, or to visit family, or for a long weekend, and years later you find out they never really left.

Not literally, of course. Some went home for 10 or 20 years first. Some moved all over the country. Some raised…

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Your House Doesn’t Know the Average

What Days on Market Is Really Telling You

If a home isn’t selling, should the seller change Realtors?
Not necessarily. Changing agents does not change what buyers are willing to pay. If a home is being properly marketed and the Realtor is communicating, following up and providing honest feedback, sellers should first examine the market’s response to price, condition and presentation. Staying engaged with the process and making thoughtful adjustments is often more effective than simply starting over.

By Allison Cobb | The Cobb Group

There are plenty of real estate statistics worth watching.

Days on Market is one of them.

But here’s the problem with averages:

Your house doesn’t know the average.

…

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Same House. Different Lens. The Flexibility of 20 Hanahan Lane on Hilton Head Island

Four bedrooms are just the beginning. A second look at this newly listed north-end Hilton Head Island home reveals something even better: a house with the flexibility to change right along with you.

20 Hanahan Lane is a newly listed 4-bedroom home on the north end of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with flexible additional living space that may function as two home offices, a TV den, guest space or an optional 5th bedroom. The home has no HOA fees and features an attached two-car garage, luxury vinyl plank flooring, abundant storage, an HVAC system replaced in 2022, and potential to add a shower to the existing downstairs bath. The private wooded backyard…

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The House with a Name

Why I Think Every Home Deserves a Little Personality

How Do You Choose a Name for Your House?

A good house name usually comes from something that already makes the home distinctive. Consider the street name, architecture, surrounding trees and landscape, view, history, location and personality of the house. Allison Cobb recommends choosing something memorable but timeless enough that it will still feel appropriate years from now. Once a house has a name, homeowners can incorporate it into a plaque, custom illustration, family crest, stationery, cocktail napkins, matchbooks or glassware.

By Allison Cobb | The Cobb Group

I think we should bring back naming our houses.

Not just beach houses or grand estates with…

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My Current Tomato Obsession

Pan con Tomate, and Why the Simplest Things Are Sometimes the Best

What Is Pan con Tomate?
Pan con tomate is a simple Spanish tomato bread made with ripe tomatoes, crusty bread, garlic, olive oil and salt. Allison Cobb makes her version by grating very ripe tomatoes on a box grater, lightly straining the pulp and saving the tomato juice. She toasts hearty bread with olive oil, rubs the warm bread with fresh garlic and tops it with the seasoned grated tomatoes, good olive oil and flaky salt. Manchego cheese, Serrano ham or prosciutto can be added for a more substantial version.

By Allison Cobb | The Cobb Group

I have a tomato problem this time of year.

Not a bad problem. Quite the opposite. I just can’t seem to…

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20 Hanahan Lane, Hilton Head Island: A 4-5 Bedroom Home With No HOA Fees and a Backyard Made for Island Living

New to the market on the north end of Hilton Head Island, 20 Hanahan Lane offers five bedrooms, a dedicated office, a two-car garage, no HOA fees, walkable schools, miles of nearby pathways—and a backyard that feels a little like vacation.

20 Hanahan Lane is a newly listed 4-5 bedroom single-family home on the north end of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The home features four bedrooms plus a dedicated office and a first-floor flex room, four upstairs bedrooms, an attached two-car garage, luxury vinyl plank flooring, abundant storage and an HVAC system replaced in 2022. There are no HOA fees. The private wooded backyard includes a large…

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Why August Feels Like a Fresh Start in Bluffton & Hilton Head Island

In this edition of HomeMatters!, Bluffton Realtor Allison Cobb reflects on returning home after traveling to Athens, Greece, and Vienna, Austria, and why August often feels more like a new beginning than January. Along the way, she shares practical advice on pricing a home in today's market, a favorite late-summer tomato pie recipe, local Lowcountry events, and observations about the people and traditions that make Bluffton and Hilton Head Island special places to live.

One more cup of coffee before summer slips away.

Dear Friends,

Every now and then, it's good to leave home for a little while.

Not because you're looking for something better.

But because…

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The Tomato Pie That Tells You Summer Isn't Over Yet

 
Why heirloom tomatoes, Bluffton's farmers markets, and one unforgettable pie capture everything we love about late summer in the Lowcountry.

Late summer is heirloom tomato season in the South, and it's one of the best times to explore Bluffton and Hilton Head Island's local farmers markets. In this story, Allison Cobb shares why heirloom tomato pie has become one of her favorite seasonal traditions, where to find beautiful local tomatoes, and how everyday moments like these capture the spirit of Lowcountry living.

By Allison Cobb | The Cobb Group 

There comes a point every August when you realize summer is beginning to change.

Not because the weather has cooled—it certainly…

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 4-Bedroom Home on Hilton Head Island with No HOA | Why Convenience May Be the Ultimate Luxury

This soon-to-be-listed 4-bedroom home on Hilton Head Island offers a flexible floor plan with a first-floor guest bedroom, dedicated office, attached two-car garage, luxury vinyl plank flooring, abundant storage, and a new HVAC system (2022). Outside, enjoy a private wooded backyard featuring an oversized deck, Tiki hut, and fire pit. Located on the desirable north end of Hilton Head Island, the home offers easy access to Skull Creek restaurants, Hilton Head Island Recreation Center, shopping, bike paths, Cross Island Parkway, Bluffton, and the south end of the island—all with no HOA fees.

By Allison Cobb | The Cobb Group

What if the best feature of…

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Bluffton & Hilton Head Island July 2026 Update: Summer Events, Real Estate Trends & Lowcountry Living

What is July like in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island?

July is one of the most enjoyable months in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. Residents enjoy outdoor dining, boating, golf cart rides, beach days, community events, farmers markets, live music, and Fourth of July celebrations. The local real estate market remains active, with buyers focusing on lifestyle-oriented homes featuring screened porches, outdoor living spaces, guest accommodations, pools, and move-in-ready condition. According to Allison Cobb and The Cobb Group, many homeowners are also beginning preparations for the historically strong fall real estate market.

HomeMatters! July…

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