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The real estate market on Hilton Head Island is progressing well through the 3rd quarter of 2019. Although the market isn't as brisk as last year's popping performance, signs of strength and stability are still present.

Island-wide, homes sales declined 5.5 percent, year-over-year, while the median sales price increased 2.8 percent to $545,000. However, the number of homes sold through the 3rd quarter of 2019 shows the market having a decent year when compared to the five year average. Within this context, sales are up 10.0 percent for the year. Over the last five years, the median sales price on the island has risen 3.8 percent.

The villa market on Hilton Head Island continues to do remarkably well with persistent growth. Sales of villas around…

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HALLOWEEN WAGON RIDE Saturday, October 26; 10 and 11:30am Show off your Halloween costume in the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and hunt for clues to lead you to the pumpkin patch. Reservations required. $16/adult, $13/child (ages 12 and younger)

HALLOWEEN ON THE HARBOUR Sunday, October 27; 3:30-5pm Celebrate Halloween at The Sea Pines Resort with activities and trick-or-treating around Harbour Town. Participants of all ages are welcome to attend and are invited to come in costume. Complimentary

For reservations and additional information, please contact The Sea Pines Resort Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979.

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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will host a public information meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island,151 Gumtree Road, to share information about the U.S. 278 Corridor Improvements project.

The U.S. 278 Corridor Improvements project runs along U.S. 278 from Moss Creek Drive in Bluffton to Spanish Wells Road on Hilton Head Island.

The purpose of the meeting is to:

  • Provide an opportunity to discuss the proposed U.S. 278 Corridor Improvements project individually with SCDOT representatives.
  • Provide an update to the community on the project.
  • Share with the public the proposed roadway improvements (reasonable alternatives).
  • Gather input from the…

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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is proposing to make improvements to the US 278 corridor between Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, from Moss Creek Drive to Spanish Wells Road. The purpose of this project is to address structural deficiencies at the existing eastbound MacKay Creek bridge, to increase capacity, and reduce congestion along US 278 from Moss Creek Drive to Spanish Wells Road.

The eastbound Mackay Creek Bridge will be replaced; it was originally built in 1956 and is scheduled for replacement. Additional studies for potential improvements include:

  • Modifications to the remaining three bridges;

  • Improved access to Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge; and

  • Improved access to the C.C. Haigh,…

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Please remember it is still Lights out for the Sea Turtles on Hilton Head Island.   The Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is the state reptile of South Carolina and the most common sea turtle nester along our shores. They are easily recognizable by the large size of their head in relation to their body and their brownish or yellow skin. Adults have top shells that measure from 30-42 inches in length and usually weigh up to 400 pounds. Males are larger than females, and are not known to come ashore once they leave their beach of birth. Females usually begin to nest the first or second week in May; the nesting season usually ends by the end of August. Females usually emerge to nest at night and lay an average of 120 eggs per nest. They locate an…

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The real estate market on Hilton Head Island is having a bit of a mixed bag midway through 2019. Villas are outperforming homes thus far and some communities having a better year than others. The market doesn't seem to favor buyers or sellers but it does favor new construction and perfectly renovated properties. 

Sales of homes island-wide are lagging behind last year's stellar performance, down 8.6 percent, but our local real estate market has already closed on more homes, year-to-date, than we previously did in 2016 and 2017 by 20.2 percent and 18.1 percent respectively.  

The median sales price for a home on Hilton Head Island is now $532,500. A decrease of 1.4 percent from this time last year. 

Islandwide, sales of villas are up 1.2 percent,…

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2019 Salute from the Shore Press Release

For Immediate Release:                                                 Contact: Spann Laffitte (803) 587-0205, salute@salutefromtheshore.org
June 17, 2019                                         
“Salute from the Shore to Feature ‘Air Parade’ of F-18s
Flyover of South Carolina’s Coast on July Fourth”
"The Noise You Hear, is the Sound of FREEDOM."
Salute from the Shore, a 501(c)3 organization, was founded in 2010 by patriotic South Carolinians to honor our armed forces on Independence Day. Every year on the 4th of July, hundreds of thousands of people gather on the beaches of South Carolina in patriotic attire to wave the red, white and blue and to…

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In addition to the amazing beaches, the extensive biking paths, the wonderful restaurants and the incredible homes on Hilton Head Island we also have sensational fishing opportunities. Having been in the area since 1973 I have been blessed to have spent many days fishing in these waters. While I have had many successful days fishing I would highly recommend hiring one of our areas charter boat captains for you and your family when visiting Hilton Head Island.

Recently I had the opportunity to talk to 2nd generation boat Captain Christiaan Pollitzer of Bulldog Charters. Captain Christiaan Pollitzer shared this report with me. 

"We are catching Spanish Mackeral in great numbers. The Cobia bite is starting to pick up on the offshore reefs.  We have…

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