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87 Concession Oak Drive
$350,000
MLS# 303381
3 Bed, 2 Bath
One-of-a-Kind
Chestnut Garden Model!
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It's hard to believe that summer is almost over and that it's back-to-school time! We've had a really fantastic (albeit hot!!) summer with the Island at near 100% occupancy and a seemingly endless list of fun goings-on to keep us busy. Thankfully, it's starting to cool down a bit (it's only in the 90's!) and we're looking forward to heading back outdoors to enjoy autumn in the Lowcountry! Here's hoping you had a great summer! Have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend! |
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Real Estate News
Flood Insurance Premiums to Go Down
Hilton Head Island property owners will see a 25% reduction in their flood insurance premiums for this coming year! All policies issued or renewed after May 1st will be discounted 25% over the previous year's 20% discount due to the town's hard work in reducing the Island's FEMA class rating (lower is better and equals lower premiums...the Island just received a Class 5 rating. The highest rating is 10.) The average homeowner will save around $144!
Hilton Head Island Housing Outlook
The Hilton Head Island Association of Realtors has just released their July Housing Outlook and Monthly Indicator Reports! Highlights include days on market until sale, median sales price, and months of supply as well as the number of new listing, pending sales, housing affordability index and a market overview. These are great reports to peruse if you are interested in learning more about the unique Hilton Head Island/Bluffton market. Please visit our blog to view the reports.
Sea Pines Market Reports Now Available
Our Sea Pines market reports are hot off the press! If you'd like to read the report, which is filled with great info including our take on the latest market trends, details on sales activity, sales prices, average days on the market, and a list of the properties currently listed for sale, please Click Here. |
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Where Is It?
Below you will see a photograph taken of a very specific place appearing in our area... and all you have to do is guess what it is! Well, actually, we tell you at THE VERY BOTTOM OF THE NEWSLETTER, so don't get too frustrated if you can't figure it out. Have fun with it... and good guessing!
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Team News
 Belated Happy Birthday to Carl! A belated happy birthday to Hilton Head Island Buyer Specialist Carl Girth, who celebrated August 3rd. Hope you had a great day, Carl!
 Happy Birthday Team Members! Happy Birthday wishes to Closings Manager Gail Bonnett, Hilton Head Island Buyer Specialist Andrea Albright and owner and broker-in-charge, Chip Collins who will all celebrate in the next few weeks. Happy Birthday to all! |
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Local News
Island Road Construction Project
The town of Hilton Head Island has begun a road construction project that will improve a popular north-Island thoroughfare. Marshland Road will be patched, widened, milled and paved from Spanish Wells Road to Spanish Wells Plantation and along the road from the toll plaza. Traffic will be reduced to one lane until the project is completed in September.
Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
The Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year, with festivities kicking off on Friday, September 3rd. Notable names that will be participating in this great event (which raises funds for local children's charities) include newsmen Peter Alexander (NBC), Bret Baier (FOX), and Rob Marciano (CNN) and pro athletes Ken Anderson, Doug Flynn, Dwight Hicks, Mark Malone, and Sterling Sharpe as well as musicians, comedians and television personalities. For more information on how to golf with celebs or simply be a spectator, please call 843-842-7711 or visit their website at http://www.hhcelebritygolf.com/index.html! |
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House Tip of the Month
How to create a Smart Home
With the rise of smart phones such as the iPhone, and so many of our clients living out of this state, we thought you might benefit from some tips on how to better manage your home while you are away by creating a Smart Home:
Step 1: Use a Remote-Control Maintenance SystemA remote-controlled home maintenance system hooks to your cable or DSL service via your broadband router. It lets you control lighting from any room in the house, your car, even from your cell phone or computer. It can also be attached to pipes so you can tell from afar if they're in danger of freezing. Remote temperature sensors monitor your home for extreme conditions and notify you via telephone or e-mail of power failure, water leaks and changes in humidity. A cellular network extender works like a personal cell phone tower to eliminate dead zones.
 Step 2: Install Smart Door Locks
Smart door locks use individual entry codes to let you know who comes and goes, no matter where you are. Installation is easier if the new lock matches existing door holes. The cable for the electronic keypad goes over the deadbolt and be sure to straighten the lock before you tighten it. Program the lock and set up controls on your computer and cell phone.
Step 3: Save on Energy Costs A smart thermostat saves energy costs by heating and cooling your home only as needed; plus you can access it via your computer or PDA no matter where you are. A smart hot-water heater customizes and remembers shower temperatures for everyone in your family.
Step 4: Watch an Overview Video
For more tips on how to make your home a Smart Home, watch this overview video or visit here.
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Spotlight On...
...Heritage Library Foundation
If you're interested in genealogy, be sure to visit our neighbors at the Heritage Library Foundation. This outstanding organization is a state of the art genealogy and history center that contains over 4,500 books (half with genealogy and half with history). They also have a wealth of material on microfilm, CD-ROMs, and in vertical files. Not from South Carolina originally? You can still take advantage of their resources as only about 10% of their materials deal with South Carolina with the balance focusing on the other 49 states and Europe. In addition to helping you search their catalog and learn more about your family tree, the library frequently features classes, educational programs, workshops and lectures. If you're interested in learning how the Heritage Library Foundation can help you put the pieces of your genealogical puzzle together, please contact them at 843-686-6560 or visit them online at http://www.heritagelib.org. |
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Featured Video
Celebrate and learn more about the Lowcountry's rich Gullah culture...and become inspired to plan a "Gullah Heritage" excursion around Hilton Head Island!
Seen or created any fun videos recently that you'd like to share? Send us the link and you might just see it pop up in next month's edition! |
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Island Living
 Bluffton Farmer's Market
"I wanted to share as well as make everyone aware of the Farmer's Market held every Thursday on Calhoun Street in Bluffton. Vendors set up displays of fresh produce for sale from around the area including tomatoes, watermelon, squash and even homemade pasta. There is something for everyone and the experience is awesome. I hope everyone gets a chance to go out and take advantage of this wonderful market and all it has to offer." - Joan Weaver, Hilton Head Island Buyer Specialist
Note from the Editor: The Bluffton Farmer's Market is held each Thursday from 2pm to 7pm through September and from 2pm to 6pm October 7th through season's end on November 18th. The market is located on Calhoun Street in Old Town Bluffton. Parking is free and abundant. Please call 843-415-2447 for more information. |
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Answer to...
Where is it?  Answer: Honey Horn on Hilton Head Island, which is the temporary home to this pair of mother and foal marsh tacky horses. Tackies are a rare breed of horse that are descended from colonial-era Spanish horses and are unique to South Carolina's Lowcountry. Recently named the state heritage horse, the marsh tacky was frequently raced on historic Mitchellville's beaches. The incredibly adorable Bullet and her mother May will remain at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn for the next several months. (click on the picture for a video!)
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 You may be surprised to learn that, through our vast network, we can connect you with an agent in any corner of the United States and parts of Canada! If you need to buy or sell real estate outside of the greater Hilton Head Island/Bluffton area and are in need of a qualified real estate professional, please don't hesitate to give us a call at 800-823-7516 or drop us a line at Info@CollinsGroupRealty.com. We are more than happy to put you in touch with an agent in your marketplace!
Also, if you're a satisfied past client please keep us in mind when speaking with your friends, family and business associates about the real estate business. We would love the opportunity to earn their business as well and share with them our Client for Life philosophy! |
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