Children’s activities, live music, a special concert with Gregg Russell, food and drinks with a fireworks display around 9:15 p.m. Free shuttle service from several parking lots throughout The Sea Pines Resort. Gate fee is $5. (843) 842-1979 or seapines.com.www.seapines.com

Shelter Cove’s July 4th fireworks. 

Located at Mile Marker 8 off of William Hilton Parkway.  Performances by Shannon Tanner will begin at 6:30PM and fireworks will start at dusk.  Between these events, guests can enjoy the food  and arts and crafts.  There is no charge to walk around. www.palmettodunes.com

Skull Creek Community Fireworks at Hudson’s.

Outside entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. with food and drinks available for purchase. Fireworks from a barge on the Intracoastal Waterway at 9:30 p.m. Free parking and shuttle service from the Boys & Girls Club on Gum Tree Road, 6-10 p.m. (843) 681-2772 or hudsonsonthedocks.com.  

View the Fireworks on Hilton Head from the water.

The Calibogue Sound between Harbour Town and Dafuskie Island provide the perfect launch for the Harbour Town fireworks show.  There are kayak expeditions for the rugged at heart, and several cruises including the “Spirit of Harbourtown”, “Vagabond” and “Holiday”.  If you wish to sign up for a 4th of July firework boat cruise contact one of the following marinas on Hilton Head:  Broad Creek Marina, Shelter Cove Harbour, Skull Creek Marina, Harbourtown Marina, South Beach Marina, or Skull Creek Marina.  If you wish to take a small group out, ask the marina if they have any boat captains that will do a firework tour.

View the fireworks from a Hilton Head Restaurant

If you prefer to watch the fireworks in the cool air conditioning of a restaurant we would suggest making reservations.  Several of these restaurants are waterfront, so if you have a choice, request a waterfront table.  These restaurants are in three areas of the Island and include:

• Skull Creek Community Fireworks try The Old Fort Pub, Hudsons, The Boathouse, Chart House or Sunset Grill.
• Palmetto Dunes Fireworks try Scotts Fish Market, Bistro 17, San Miguels, Little Venice or Ocean Grille
• Sea Pines Harbourtown fireworks try The Quarterdeck, Crazy Crab, Harbourtown Grill, CQ’s, Harborside Cafe and The Waterfront Cafe.

Other events for the 4th of July on Hilton Head Island

July 4th 2010   – The 25th Annual Hilton Head Island Firecracker 5000 Road Race and Fun Walk will be held on Sunday, July 4 at 8:00am at the Mall at Shelter Cove. The Firecracker 5000, is the largest and oldest road race in Beaufort County. Over 1200 runners and walkers from across the United States are expected to help us celebrate our Silver Anniversary.  www.bearfootsports.com/heels_race_info.htm

4th of July Weekend Sale at Tanger Outlet 2 July2-4, 2010 – Extra savings at your favorite name brand outlet stores, plus a four-day sidewalk sale. One mile west of Hilton Head Island on Hwy. 278. (843) 837-5410

Have a safe and Happy 4th of July

If you are on Hilton Head Island and are enjoying the Holiday, be sure to give us a call or stop in while you are here.  Hilton Head Real Estate offers some wonderful locations around the Island with some unbelievable pricing.  You can email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com or call us direct at 800-932-3652.  Our office is located at #6 Queens Folly Road and we are here Monday – Friday 8-6 and weekends by appointment.

Hilton Head Island

In life some things never change.  The natural beauty of Hilton Head never seems to change in this constantly changing world.  The beaches, the communities, the shopping, the dining, the waterways and the attitude on Hilton Head Island seem to be a constant we all crave in this changing world.  As a Hilton Head Realtor, I get to drive around this Island everyday and show the features, advantages and benefits of life on an Island.  The great thing about selling this Island is some things never change.

Hilton Head Island Offers:

 1 – PGA Tournament
 2.38 – Million Visitors supporting our lifestyle
 3 – Plus colleges in the area area offering continuing education for retirees along with the sports they bring.
 3 – Great art centers in the area including the Art Center with Broadway type shows and talent.
 7 – top college golf tournaments, i.e. at Belfair, Long Cove, Haig Point, Palmetto Hall and others!
 8 – Beach Parks with Access
 9 – Marinas
10 – Beautiful Gated Communities
10 – Great Schools
10 – Historical Landmarks
12 – Public Tennis Courts and over 300 total courts
12 – Miles of Pristine Beach
12 – Major Festivals and celebrations
20 – Island Parks
24 – Island Golf Courses
30 – Miles of Public Bike and fitness Pathways
42.1 – Square Miles of pure beauty
56 – Average Low Temperatures
76 – Average High Temperatures
93 – Beds in the Hilton Head Hospital(acute care)
37,918 – Population Year Round(small but great)
200 – plus college tennis teams come to HHI every year for spring practice
200 – plus Days of Sunshine
250 – plus Restaurants
200 – plus Shops and Fantastic Boutiques

Add these up and you have the best town on the coast to live life, vacation and experience.  Of course, fantastic prices, historical low interest rates and availability of prime properties are certainly subject to change, but the Spanish Moss and Moon Beams never ever change.  Please let us know if you have suggestions that we can add to the above list. We will re-post these additions at the end of the month.  Thank you

The bottom is here or can be negotiated! Buyers should beware if bottom is hit too hard it can hurt.  There are certain rules a buyer may want to follow when they buy real estate on Hilton Head Island today.  Of course, we can help you negotiate a smooth landing in this new market.  We have listed the top 10 Ten buyer rules that can make a buyers life a little more comfortable below:

1. Do your homework. Savvy buyers are in the know.  Your agent should be able to show you market trends for similar properties to the one you are looking at.  These market trends not only become your guide to negotiating, they become the agents presentation based on facts when he/she presents your offer to the sellers agent.  Good negotiations are based on facts.
2. The process of elimination.  Looking at real estate should be a fun process and your agent should always be getting you closer to the perfect property as time progresses.  If you are not getting closer to the perfect property and not having fun anymore it is time to review your criteria again with your agent.
3. Pretty girls stay home on prom night because no one asks.  Have your agent write up an offer for you.  If you have found a property that meets your present or future needs and you want to make an offer, go ahead, but if the seller does not budge, move your offer to a more realistic level.  We are now experiencing multiple offers on properly priced properties and the time you spend starting off too low may mean losing the property to another bidder in the process.  The average listing to selling price for our properties averages 93% of asking price for homes and villas.
4. Move purposely!  Never make a move without thinking at least two steps ahead.  Your agent can help you determine these steps, but in all offers it is important to know what you are going to do and what the sellers moves may be.  This is strategy at its best.  See our  negotiating cheat sheet.
5. Don’t toss in the towel in too early!  Once negotiations have begun, keep the counter offers moving and do not let pride get in your way.  Many purchasers take the ball to the 1 yard line and give up.  If you get to a stalemate, redraw your line.  This is usually the extra effort that gets the property.
6. Write a personal note with your offer!  As a purchaser, you may submit a written note with your offer.  In it you can outline why you love the property and this is also a good time to note what your offer is based on.  These notes tend to add emotion to the sale and allow the seller to see you as a person and not someone trying to take advantage of them.
7. Know when to stop negotiating!  When you are writing the offer note any and everything you want in this agreement.  You can always back these out in negotiation, but it is too late to ask for additional considerations after the contract is signed and delivered.  Once your contract is signed, it is time to stop negotiating and start planning your move. 
8. Choose your inspector carefully!  In today’s market, the wrong inspector can lead to a purchasers frustration and or concern.  In choosing an inspector, look for one that has references from recent purchasers and agents. 
9. Get a warranty!  If you have not asked your agent for a warranty, find out if they offer a warranty and what it covers.  We offer a one year  AHS Warranty or the Palmettto Electrics Champ Program to our purchasers. 
10. Cherish Now, Dust Later!  A buyer will never be able to find better properties at better prices than right now on Hilton Head Island.  Buyers that have bought recently are now enjoying their properties and their time on the Island, those that are still waiting or looking for the perfect deal may never have this opportunity. 

Parachute everything on arrival to the Island!

For Island visitors the bridge offers a chance to leave everything behind and start anew.  It can be seen in every visitors face as they cross over the bridge for more important things in life including time with family, time with nature and time to breathe.  The bridge allows all of us to parachute the things we wish to leave behind as we cross over to Hilton Head Island.

Jumpstart tired batteries!

For the second home owner, the bridge is a jumpstart to their tired batteries.  As this group heads over their bridge, they feel recharged as they head to their place of personal power.  The bringe gives them the chance to think about all the great things they work so hard for.  Crossing over the water triggers memories of all the wonderful things ahead.

The luckiest group of all!

For the full time resident, we are the luckiest group of all.  Sometimes though it takes crossing the bridge to remind us of everyting we have.  Perhaps it should be an Islander requirement  that every resident crosses the bridge at least once a week to refresh their reasons for living here.

As you cross over the Hilton Head Island bridge, what are your thoughts?  It is my hope that as you cross over that you feel recharged, that you leave your stress behind and that you find a sigh of gratitude.   If you wish to join the luckiest group, email us at islandrealtor@hargray.com .

Everyone wins with a direct rental!  The guest wins by saving money.  Listed below are some of the best rental properties in the area.  If you are interested in finding a rental property please feel free to visit any of these properties and contact the owners directly.  If you would, please let them know you found the property on Robbie’s Blog.   

The property owner wins by increasing revenues.  If you own a rental property anywhere on the Island and would like to post it on this website, please email us at robbie@robbiebunting.com.  If you do not yet have a rental website, we have a designer that  will help you design a VRBO rental website and get you up and running.  Even if you have a rental company, this will add money to your bottom line!

Palmetto Dunes Rent Direct Properties

VRBO 12546 – 164 Mooring Buoy – 2nd row home – 5 bedroom

VRBO 63500 – 47 Full Sweep – Near Ocean – 6 bedrooms

VRBO 54961 – 45 The Moorings – Near Oceand – 2 bedroom

VRBO 57151 – 8137 Wendover Dunes – Near Ocean – 3 bedroom

VRBO 55399- 309 Barrington Court – Oceanfront – 1 bedroom

VRBO 88402 - 823 Ocean Cove – Near Ocean – 2 bedrooms(pet friendly)

Daufuskie Island Rent Direct Properties

VRBO 261962 – 1403 Sandy Lane – Oceanfront Penthouse – 3 bedroom

VRBO 204501 – 3802 Melrose Cottage – Oceanfront – 2 bedroom

We need properties in the following areas:

Sea Pines Rent Direct Properties

Shipyard Rent Direct Properties

North & South Forest Beach Rent Direct Properties

Folly Field and Singeleton Rent Direct Properties

We hope this service helps both the owner and the rental guest.  If you would like to purchase a rental property, please search our MLS here or visit some of the best properties we offer here!