A Solid, Sustainable Market: What July Tells Us About Bluffton & Hilton Head Real Estate

One of the questions we get asked all the time is, “How’s the market?”

And I think sometimes people are expecting me to tell them one of two things. Either the market is still crazy hot, or things have really slowed down.

The truth is, neither one is really accurate.

Here in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area, we have a good, solid real estate market.

More importantly, I think it's a sustainable market.

During the pandemic, things were crazy. Prices were going up so quickly that you knew that pace couldn't continue forever.

What we're seeing now is much healthier. Sales are up. Prices are up. But they're moving at a pace that makes a lot…

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More Than a Farmers Market: Why Thursdays in Bluffton Feel Like Home

There are certain things about living in the Lowcountry that are difficult to explain until you've experienced them for yourself.

For Debbie, one of those things is the Farmers Market of Bluffton.

When she talks about why she chose to move here, she doesn't just talk about the weather or the beautiful scenery. She talks about the outdoor lifestyle and the kinds of community experiences that happen naturally here. The Farmers Market is a perfect example.

And I understand exactly what she means.

A Thursday Tradition in Old Town Bluffton

The Farmers Market has become part of the rhythm of life in Bluffton.

You go because you want fresh produce or something good to eat.…

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Before You Buy in the Lowcountry: Understanding HOA, POA, Transfer Fees & Assessments

You find two homes you love.

They're similarly priced, they're only fifteen minutes apart, and both are in beautiful Lowcountry communities.

Then you start looking at the fees.

One community has an annual POA fee. Another has an HOA fee plus a separate club membership. One has a one-time fee when you purchase. Another has an assessment you've never heard of.

Suddenly, comparing two $800,000 homes doesn't feel quite so simple.

This is something we walk buyers through all the time in Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Okatie, and the surrounding Lowcountry.  

Community fees are common here, but they can vary considerably from one neighborhood to another.

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The Bluffton & Hilton Head Real Estate Market Is Stronger Than Many People Realize

One of the questions I hear almost every day is:

"How's the real estate market?"

Whether I'm talking with local homeowners, prospective buyers, or people considering a move to the Lowcountry, the question comes up constantly. And now that we've reached the halfway point of 2026, it's a good time to look at what the numbers are telling us.

The short answer?

The Bluffton and Hilton Head real estate market continues to perform remarkably well.

What the First Six Months of 2026 Tell Us

Through the first half of 2026, the number of home sales across our market is up nearly 5% compared to the same period in 2025.

Home prices have also continued to move…

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