Realtor Diane Bell's Hilton Head and Bluffton Real Estate Blog

Hilton Head has become a year round resort community.  In years past, we found that folks primarily visited the island during summer season.  But with a profusion of golf and tennis enthusiasts who have visited during the off-season, we find they have unlocked one of the best kept secrets about the island---Hilton Head is a fabulous place to visit year round.  I thought you would enjoy this little chart that gives an idea of what happens all year round here on the island.  

Interested in purchasing real estate on Hilton Head Island?  My regular monthly update on Hilton Head Plantation, long regarded as a premier first-class community on Hilton Head Island, shows some remarkable strength and vibrancy in the Plantation housing market.  While some communities,  both on and off-island,  have turned in a somewhat lackluster showing this year, Hilton Head Plantation continues to march along like the "little engine that could."  Remember that story? 

At this time, there have been 133 sales in the Plantation since January 1, 2007.  Currently there are 32 pending sales that range in price from $299,900 to $1,375,000.  As of July 28, 2007, there are 164 active listings that range in price from $367,000 to $2,895,000.

Using statistics from the Hilton Head MLS, the average year to date listing price for Hilton Head Plantation is $643,249 while the average closed price is $582,803.  Total sales year to date weigh in at a hefty figure of $69,936,643 with an average days on the marketing time of 88 days. 

 Homes are selling because sellers are becoming more realistic when responding to buyer's offers.  Buyers, however, who are basing their offers by relying only on national news reports are finding they need to be a tad more aggressive with their offers.  Still, there is an abundant supply of beautiful homes and it's a fabulous time to buy----Most likely the best opportunity in many years!!

I invite you to visit my website: www.dianebell.com  for more information about Hilton Head Plantation or any other areas you may have interest in.  Now is the perfect time to consider a purchase in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area. 

   No trip to the beautiful island of Hilton Head would be complete without a visit to our many and varied beaches.  Whether you visit the island for golf, fishing, relaxing , or even a search for real estate, take some special time and meander our vast beaches.  Listed below are our most popular public areas:

• ALDER BEACH ACCESS-----22 metered  parking spaces
• BURKES BEACH----13 metered spaces (a popular tourist beach)
• COLIGNY BEACH PARK--free parking and of course, a long-time favorite for everyone
• DRIESSEN BEACH PARK---207 parking spaces---great to go here on a busy summer day
• FISH HAUL PARK--free parking--located at the north end of the island and one of the newest parks
• FOLLY FIELD-51 parking spaces--an island local favorite
• ISLANDER BEACH--annual beach pass only parking.                                          
  

Visiting Hilton Head Island for the upcoming July 4th holiday?  If so, you'll not want to miss an opportunity to mingle with the locals and view the magnificient fireworks that occur each year on our island.  Listed below are the locations and times for our annual  fireworks displays:

Shelter Cove Marina:  Fireworks start at 9PM on Wednesday with arts, crafts and live entertainment starting at 6 PM.

Harbour Town Fireworks in Sea Pines:  Fireworks will begin at 9 PM with music starting at 8 PM.

Skull Creek Marina--located at the north end of the island by Hudson's Seafood.  Live entertainment will begin at 8 PM with the fireworks starting at 9 PM.

Enjoy and make it a safe holiday!

For more area information visit my website:  www.dianebell.com , representing buyers and sellers on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.