Bluffton SC Real Estate Blog

A regional farmer’s market has opened in Jasper County, just south of Ridgeland, SC.  The market will offer both a wholesale auction for area grocers, restaurants and churches, as well as a retail market for the public.  The organizers of the market cited a growing desire for fresh, high quality and local produce from both the [...]

The inaugural Bluff Fest will take place June 28th at the Bluffton High School stadium.  The event will be a combination of the Independence Day celebration and a wing cook-off.  There will also be Live entertainment, Booster Club concessions and a pie bake-off at this first ever Bluff Fest.
Last year, there were cries from local Bluffton [...]

I recently noticed the two signs in front of Rose Hill Plantation announcing the reopening of the golf course this September. This should offer a huge sigh of relief to the homeowners of Rose Hill. For over two years, the courses have been closed and the Texas company which purchased the course from [...]

However you pronounce them - pea-cans or pea-cons - these tasty nuts are a staple ingredient in many southern sweets and pastries, and if you know where to look, they’re free for the taking.
Back when Bluffton was a sleepy fishing village and riverfront retreat there were also a number of traditional plantations such as Belfair and Rose Hill who’s [...]

Three regional Chambers of Commerce, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, Beaufort and The Beaufort County Black, have teamed up to present the area as The Treasured Coast.  While the term Lowcountry has been previously used as a general geographic tag, this is the first time a group has made an attempt at “naming”, or placing a distinct title to the [...]

For most, Labor Day marks the end of summer.  But, in the Bluffton area, this extended weekend is the kick-off to one of the most enjoyable times of the year. Almost like clockwork, the weather begins to cool, festivals begin, and lets not forget about the shrimp and oysters.
Currently, it is 78 degrees [...]

For the Bluffton area, the national exposure brought about by the building of the Green Home will mean more than just a free million dollar home to a lucky contestant. It could very well expose the true thinking of the local population who wish to preserve Bluffton as the pristine coastal fishing village for [...]

A local developer, wishing to build 10 structures on .44 acres, was denied permission for the project due to a desire to include a new street in the Old Town area.  The commissioners also declared the buildings were too repetitive in nature.
While the developer has had successful history with other projects in Old Town, [...]

Okatie Crossing will eventually have over 800,000 square feet of retail space, and word is it will be anchored by national retailers and regional banks.  Dillards, Ethan Allen design center and showroom (yea!) and First Citizens Bank are the few big names which have recently been releases.  Ethan Allen is scheduled to open in the spring of [...]

Today was the grand opening of the new Piggly Wiggly on the Bluffton Parkway.  Of course, I, along with half of Bluffton, made their way to check out the newest area selection of produce, meats, frozen foods, baked goods and libations.  The element of humor has to be acknowledged in that the opening of a Southern grocery store [...]

An ongoing debate between a local developer, the Bluffton Planning Commission and the Bluffton Town Council ended abruptly yesterday as the developer retracted his application for a low income apartment complex on Buck Island Rd.  
The Bluffton Planning Commission first rejected the proposal from Greenway Development, LLC, but soon after the Planning Commision’s decision was then overturned by the Bluffton Town Council.  [...]

The intention of this post is only clear if you click on the links.  I’ll let them speak for them self.
As Bluffton gains national exposure for its low key way of life and natural, awe-inspiring views, area artists are also basking in the limelight.  Among the long time, locally known potters and painters of the area are a few broad thinkers [...]

A number of blogs have posts written by more than one contributor.  The Bloodhound Blog is likely the most well known for its long list of contributing writers.  Typically, the contributors are professionals somehow entwined within the real estate industry as mortgage brokers, appraisers, inspectors or investors.  I thought I would try something different.  This may [...]

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 [...]