Bluffton SC Real Estate Blog

Starting May 1st Beaufort County sales tax will increase 1% for a total of 6% on consumer goods.  This tax is being balanced with a reduction from 5% to 3% for taxes on food, and the States Governor, Mark Stanford, thinks the tax on food can be reduced even further to 1%.  An additional 1% state [...]

I hope these are the headlines that grace the pages of national publications in years to come.  After attending a town workshop this morning it appears we are not only being pro-active in assuring that the level of water quality for the May River remains stable, but are establishing unprecedented national environmental standards as well.
This mornings workshop at the Bluffton Town [...]

Somewhere between e-mails, posting listings and blog writing I realized that I have a lot of “garbage” on my computer. 
Hidden throughout the proverbial cobwebs of windows explorer are old files, photos and documents that I really don’t have much use for any longer.  I used to let all of this stuff build up until I would be reminded of [...]

Pocket listings are what real estate agents refer to of the listings that usually never see the MLS.  These are the special properties that come about from desperate circumstances such as foreclosure, divorce, or the sellers who overextend his/herself.  These real estate opportunities are usually gobbled up by investors which employ a small circle of agents who [...]

Myrtle Island is a hidden gem of fabulous river views, eclectic estate-sized homes mingled with vacation cottages and a unmatched Lowcountry charm.
Words and photos hardly do justice to the pristine views Myrtle Island offers.  A single road provides access to this small island situated halfway between Old Town Bluffton and the popular boating area known as All Joy [...]

Most of the information included in a seller’s disclosure form is clear and straight forward, but some of the information may be unintentionally inaccurate or difficult to decipher.  Not having a clear understanding of a seller’s disclosure could end up costing a buyer money after the closing.  A knowledgeable Buyer’s Agent will not only explain the information included in [...]

Visitors and area residents can enjoy the opportunity to tour a few of the most magnificent homes in Southern Beaufort County.  This first annual event will benefit Bluffton Self Help, a nonprofit organization providing free food and clothing, home repairs, prescription medication, emergency lodging, and financial assistance with rent or utility bills for families facing [...]

This information is an edited 09.04 Press Release found @ Forbes.com
Starbucks Coffee Company announced that St. Matthews in Calhoun County, S.C., will be the site of the company’s newest United States roasting facility. Construction on the approximately 150,000 square foot facility, which is approximately 15 miles from Columbia, is scheduled to begin by the end of this year. [...]

I just came across this wonderful article about Hilton Head Island from a tour players point of view.  It sums up what life is like, not just on Hilton Head, but in Bluffton as well.  John Maginnes is a contributor for PGA.com and a former tour player.  He is also a broadcaster for the PGA tour radio [...]

With the leaders of the Verizon Heritage getting ready to tee off on the third day of the event, it’s hard to ignore the fact that the area heavily revolves around golf.
Some of the most wonderful private golf communities in the United States are right here in Bluffton, SC.  But there are also a number of great courses available to area residents [...]

The ten things I love most about Bluffton, in no particular order:
1.    The weather – While a 100 degree scorcher in August is a sizable challenge for my natural curls, a few 70 degree days in January is a fair trade-off.
2.    The local shrimp and oysters – Coming from a culinary background, I feel I [...]

It has been an exceptionally long day.  With the week of the Verizon Heritage just getting underway, it was perfect timing to know that my home search is finally completed.  It could have never come to fruition if not for the efforts of Matt at Realivent.  Between e-mails and phone calls with clients I struggled with IDX support, local [...]

The Promenade, a new live/work development in the heart of Bluffton, recently went through a few design changes to help transition the new development with the “old” of Old Town. Bill Herbkersman, the developer and local State Representative has adjusted the plans of the Promenade to further please the historic committee and to [...]

The Verizon Heritage of Golf is this week at Harbourtown Golf Links in Sea Pines Plantation, the oldest development on Hilton Head Island.  For Bluffton, SC this means traffic, and lots of it. Nearly 8,000 additional cars are expected to pass through the town of Bluffton on their way to the golf tournament.  However, with [...]

While attempting to make a few improvements to this blog I had, inadvertently, deleted a post.  The single post was not really that great of a loss but if someone knows of an “undo” plug-in please let me know.  I would rather be safe than sorry.
On a brighter note, a huge thanks to Matt over at the Realivant blog for such [...]