Hilton Head Island Real Estate Blog - Rick Turner

Hilton Head Is Everyone’s ‘Cup’ of Tee

Posted by Rick Turner on August 29th, 2014

The rumors are most certainly true, folks. Our beloved Hilton Head has long been praised as one of the best places to play golf in all of the world. Personally, all bias aside, I believe that it tops that list. Yes. Bias aside. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Are there other wonderful areas to fly your Titleist? Sure there are. But none also spoil you with the luxuries and charms of the Hilton Head Island area. Golfing here is the equivalent of driving 200 yards off the tee on (you guessed it) a 200 yard Par 3 while the others provide you with 160. 

To be honest, the 160 yards is very impressive, however, the extra 40 yards matter. It can easily be the difference between a birdie and a hole in one. No matter what your palette is, ‘bragging…

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‘Celebrating Hilton Head’ Magazine Recognizes Rick Turner!

Posted by Rick Turner on August 14th, 2014

It’s times like this that really remind me of how difficult it is to show my love for this wonderful area and community. For years I’ve loved living in, appreciating, and selling the beauty of Hilton Head area real estate and to be recognized by such a great publication such as ‘Celebrating Hilton Head’ is both endearing and humbling. At times such as these when you have so much to say, sometimes all you can say is “thank you”. With that being said, thank you to all involved!

Recently, I wrote an article detailing how area Hilton Head real estate is starting to buoy due to distressed sales no longer anchoring the values in the market. I was just notified that the wonderful publication ‘Celebrating Hilton Head’ picked up and published my write up. This…

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Hilton Head Home Prices On The Rise!

Posted by Rick Turner on October 5th, 2012

Hilton Head area median home prices were on a decline since the recession began in 2006, but in the first half of 2011 these prices hit their low point. Now, in the first half of 2012, home sales are on the rise, and median home prices have increased 1.3%. See the chart below:

Pundits sometimes ask, "How do you know when you've reached the bottom of the market?” The answer is, “When you see it in your rear view mirror." We can now see the bottom in our rear view mirror.

This fall literally may be the best time EVER to purchase a home in the Hilton Head area... before prices rise even further. Visit our website to find properties of interest, and email me or give us call at (843) 816-0796 with your questions, or to schedule an appointment. Rick…

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Hilton Head on the Rise

Posted by Rick Turner on September 28th, 2012

The market statistics for the first half of 2012 are in, and according to the South Carolina Association of Realtors, home sales in Hilton Head are up 23.1%. This is a continuation of a three-year trend for the region making Hilton Head the hottest market in South Carolina. 

What’s more, home sales here have reached their highest level in the past 7 years, even outstripping the 2006 pre-recession year. This chart compares home sales in the first six months of each year listed, and it’s easy to see how Hilton Head properties are really on the move.

 If you’ve ever thought about purchasing in the Hilton Head area, this may be the best time ever to jump into the market. Visit our website to find properties of interest, and email me or give us a call at (843)…

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