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Hush Speakeasy: Bluffton’s Best-Kept Secret (And Why You’ll Want to Stay Forever)

Shhh… Have You Heard About This Secret Speakeasy in Palmetto Bluff?

There’s something enchanting about the journey to Bluffton, South Carolina. The winding roads, framed by towering oaks draped in Spanish moss, create a setting straight out of a Southern dream. The scent of salt air mingles with pine, and the glistening May River meanders through the Lowcountry landscape. This is a place rich with history, where whispers of the past blend seamlessly with the charm of the present. And if you listen closely, you might just uncover one of its best-kept secrets: Hush at Montage Palmetto Bluff.

A Speakeasy Hidden in Plain Sight

Montage Palmetto Bluff is a resort inn within the mesmerizing community of Palmetto Bluff, offering a perfect blend of…

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Your Dream Home Awaits: 3 Elmwood Court in Hilton Head Plantation

If you’ve been dreaming of a home in Hilton Head Plantation, one of Hilton Head Island’s most desirable gated communities, your chance has arrived. 3 Elmwood Court is coming to market soon, offering nearly 3,000 square feet of single-story living in a quiet cul-de-sac with incredible potential. This well-kept home is ready to be personalized to fit your style, all while enjoying the Lowcountry lifestyle in a premier location.

Why Choose Hilton Head Plantation?

As one of Hilton Head’s top private communities, Hilton Head Plantation (HHP) provides residents with exclusive amenities, low POA fees, and a vibrant coastal lifestyle:

• Dolphin Head Beach Park – A private beachfront retreat with breathtaking Port Royal Sound views

• …

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Discover Bluffton’s Top 55+ Communities: A Quirky Guide to the Golden Years

Ah, Bluffton—where the breezes are balmy, the sunsets are Instagram-worthy, and the 55+ communities are practically tailor-made for living your best life. Whether you’re already a Lowcountry local or considering making the move, Bluffton’s retirement-friendly neighborhoods offer something for everyone—even if pickleball isn’t yet your sport of choice (don’t worry, it will be!). Let’s dive into four of our favorite 55+ communities: Four Seasons, The Haven at New Riverside, Four Seasons at Carolina Oaks, and, of course, the legendary Sun City.

Four Seasons: Elegance Meets Relaxation

Four Seasons is like the resort vacation you never have to leave. Nestled in a serene setting, this community is all about the finer things in life—think luxury…

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 2 Sylvan Court

This week's crush checks all the boxes. Custom home? Yes. Lots of land? Yes. Located In a gated community with great amenities? Yes, to that too!

What else you ask?

• gorgeous exterior with stone accents
• 4 beds and 4 baths
• a large office that could also be a private reading/tv room
• stunning floor to ceiling windows
• wooded views for days
• the kitchen....the island...the cabinets...the double ovens...the butlers pantry and wine room
• fenced yard on 1.69 acres

You have got to see this house! 

2 Sylvan Court l Rose Hill l Bluffton

Offered at $1,499,900

Listed by Carey Clamens with RE/MAX Island Realty

What is our Crush of the Week you ask? ─ Definition: A "Crush" is a brief and intense infatuation of…

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Why It’s Still a Sellers’ Market

From The Cobb Group: As a seller are you worried that you “missed” the market? We are pretty sure you did not. There are still plenty of buyers. Price your house correctly, and it will sell. Call us to discuss comparable and top notch strategies to sell strong and quick.

As there’s more and more talk about the real estate market cooling off from the peak frenzy it saw during the pandemic, you may be questioning what that means for your plans to sell your house. If you’re thinking of making a move, you should know the market is still anything but normal.

Even though the supply of homes for sale has been growing this year, there’s still a shortage of homes on the market. And that means conditions continue to favor sellers today. That’s because the…

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More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before

Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected it than ever before.

The graph below shows the results of the survey since Gallup began asking the question in 2011. As the trend lines indicate, real estate has been gaining ground as the clear favorite for almost a decade now:

If you’re thinking about purchasing a home, let this poll reassure you. Even when inflation is high like today, Americans recognize owning a home is a powerful financial decision.

How an Investment in Real Estate Can Benefit You During High Inflation 

Because inflation reached…

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❤️ Real Estate Crush of the Week: 7 Long Marsh Lane

Have you ever just looked at a home and "knew" it was the one? That's called love at first site, and that's exactly what happens when you see this one!

Why?:

• did you see the view?
• complete remodel last year
• the floor to ceiling windows are to die for
• the perfect kitchen with the perfect splash of color
• you say you want a fireplace in your bedroom...no problem
• the textured carpet really adds some personality
• the hardwood floor are gorgeous
• over 5,000 SF and 4 bedrooms in this Sea Pines home

Let me show you why this home is meant to be yours!

7 Long Marsh Lane l Sea Pines l Hilton Head Island

Offered at $3,800,000

Listed by Caddell Czura with RE/MAX Island Realty

What is our Crush of…

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What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for the Housing Market?

The Hilton Head Island & Bluffton real estate market has been on fire the last two years but nothing lasts for ever. The big questions remains how will the market evolve? If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, you’re at an exciting decision point. And anytime you make a big decision like that, one thing you should always consider is timing. So, what does the rest of the year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts have to say.

The Number of Homes Available for Sale Is Likely To Grow

There are early signs housing inventory is starting to grow and experts say that should continue in the months ahead. According to Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com:

“The gap between this year’s homes for sale and last year’s is…

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The Million Dollar Question

Everywhere I go people keep asking about my thoughts on the local real estate market. Is it going to flatten? Will home prices go down if we wait to buy? How is rising inflation, and how are the interest rates affecting the local real estate market? Should I buy now? I don’t want to miss the market, should I sell now? First of all, we don’t have a crystal ball. There are so many factors involved in this equation that we can’t predict but we can look towards the past. History is the greatest predictor of the future. That being said, we are in unique times, and we would never have been able to predict that a worldwide pandemic would spur the wild west type real estate market of the last two years! As the world settles down, history is still the greatest…

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Top 10 Tips for Buying Your Hilton Head Island Beach House

Dreaming about your vacation to Hilton Head Island this Spring and Summer of 2022? How about owning your own beach vacation home?

If you're like so many who've visited the beaches here in South Carolina and have fallen in love with the lifestyle that the Lowcountry offers - Pursuing ownership might be a great next step. We believe you'll find it more simple and rewarding than you think. (You can skip ahead to finding your Hilton Head Island Beach Home HERE.)

Here's our Top 10 Tips for Buying Your Hilton Head Island Beach House This Spring

1. GET MENTALLY PREPARED AND ON THE SAME PAGE WITH YOUR SPOUSE OR FINANCIAL PARTNER 

Step #1 is an important one that will help the ship launch or keep it on the launchpad. Be sure to…

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