If you are looking to relocate to an area that has the most improved real estate market in the entire state of South Carolina then Hilton Head Island is where you want to go. With numbers that far exceeded the trend in other areas, Hilton Head Island is more than just on the road to [...]
Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival Returns for 27th Year
Hilton Head Island’s premier wine and culinary event is returning for its 27th year, bringing with it everything and more that locals and visitors have come to anticipate. The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival brings together wine, spirits and food lovers for a six-day festival that provides wine lovers and gourmet foodies alike, [...]
4th Annual Hilton Head Island Restaurant Week
The proven popular and highly anticipated annual Restaurant Week is returning for its 4th year to Hilton Head Island, giving both locals and visitors a chance to taste the many types of food that Hilton Head has to offer. Modeled after similar popular events held in New York City and Los Angeles, Hilton Head Island [...]
Best Sand Castles on Hilton Head Island
Take a break from whatever you are doing and enjoy the simpler things in life, like sandcastles built right here on the beaches of Hilton Head Island! Hilton Head Island is home to 12 miles of beautiful sandy beaches, attracting both the locals and visitors from all over the United States to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, one [...]
16th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration ~ A Family Friendly Event
Hilton Head Island is home to many annual events, all anticipated by the locals as well as the visitors who flock to the area each year for their favorite events. One of the most popular Island annual events is the Gullah Celebration, which is returning for its 16th year on February 1st and lasting all month long, [...]
The Hilton Head Family Home is Not What it Used to Be
Just as the housing-boom spurred home builders into adding square footage and opulent features to homes, so has the economic downturn caused big home builders and small architecture firms to re-evaluate their designs and opt for a more practical modern home here in Hilton Head Island. You can see these new styles and features show up [...]
8 Holiday Drink Recipes That Are Actually Healthy
Be the hit of your holiday get togethers with a festive holiday drink, one that is also healthy. In order to help prevent the average weight gain of 5-7 pounds during Thankgiving and New Year’s, try these 8 Healthy Holiday Drink Recipes that are just as tasty as their calorie filled counterparts! Cranberry-Apple Cider 4 cups cranberry-apple drink 1-2 packets sugar [...]
Be in a Good Position to Obtain a Mortgage Approval
Today’s real estate market is much different than it was five years ago, or even last year at this time. It is becoming increasingly more difficult for home buyers to make their dreams of home ownership come true, simply because of the changes made in trying to obtain a mortgage. There are certain requirements now [...]
5 Important Tips to Have a Safe Holiday Season
Your Hilton Head Island holiday season should be filled with joy, happiness, and laughter. Make sure your celebrations and guest visits are as safe as possible to ensure a care free and fun holiday season. By doing these 5 things, you will be able to rest easy and take comfort in the times you spend with family [...]
Ways to Spend Christmas in Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island isn’t your typical “Winter Wonderland” during Christmas. It’s better. There’s a cool breeze, plenty of gorgeous sunsets bathed in swaths of warm color and streets filled with lights and decorations. To top it all off, there are also plenty of events for you and your family; from plays to visits with Santa, [...]
How Hilton Head Island Homeowners Can Conserve Energy
These days, everyone has gadgets around there homes. TV’s, computers, multi-use monitors, kitchen appliances and many other electronics that make it necessary to have power strips protruding from almost every electrical socket in your home. Not every gadget is completely necessary for daily function, however it is nice to retain the ability to use your [...]
Hilton Head Island Oyster Festival ~ 10th Annual Family Event
Calling all oyster, shrimp, beer and wine lovers, families, Hilton Head Island residents, and vacationers from all over, the 10th annual Oyster Festival is just about here! Each year Hilton Head Island is the destination for many festivals, with the Oyster Festival being among the top favorites of the locals and visitors. Hilton Head Island [...]
Bluffton Welcomes the International & Craft Beer Festival
The first ever Bluffton International & Craft Beer Festival is sure to become a highly anticipated annual event near Hilton Head Island, with the featuring of over 125 of the world’s best ales, stouts, lagers and pilsners, a Food Court with a wide variety of mouthwatering foods from Bluffton area restaurants, and even live music. The Festival [...]
Halloween Safety for Your Hilton Head Island Pets
Halloween here on Hilton Head Island is one of the most anticipated times of the year for your children because of all of the candy, treats, decorations, and haunted things to do. Halloween is also one of the most dangerous times for pets, mostly for the same reasons. In order to make sure Halloween is safe and [...]
Halloween Haunts and Events on Hilton Head Island
Fall is in full swing here on Hilton Head Island and with the season comes a month full of events, attractions, and things to do to celebrate Halloween. Some are family and children friendly while others are meant to scare the adults, but there is truly something for everyone who wants to have some Halloween [...]
3 Tips to Keep Fall’s Chilly Air Out of Your Home
Now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the fall season’s cool, crisp air. There are three main areas of your home that are famous for letting in drafts, but there are ways you can help to prevent it. Drafts are the largest source of heating and cooling loss in a home, not to [...]
Bluffton Zombie Mile Run ~ A Family Friendly Halloween Event
With Halloween just a few short weeks away, you are probably starting to wonder what family friendly events are happening near Hilton Head Island. One such event is the Bluffton Zombie Mile Run, a fun and interactive run through the streets of Historic Bluffton, followed by a costume contest, a post race award ceremony, and [...]
Hilton Head Island Earns “Green Community” Award
Hilton Head Island has received well deserved recognition for becoming the first community in the state and one of several across the country that have worked with Audubon to develop plans for energy and water conservation, green space and building design, waste reduction, clean-air emission standards, and renewable energy. The recognition came in the form [...]
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist ~ 6 Homeownership Tips
The fall season presents the perfect setting to prepare your home for the colder months to come, with the not too hot days, cool breezes, and not to mention the outdoor scenery. There are many home maintenance items that should be addressed in order to make sure your home is running as efficiently as possible [...]
2nd Annual Italian Heritage Festival Returns to Hilton Head Island
From pizza pies and cannoli’s to Ferrari’s, delicious wine, espresso, games and unique activities, the Italian Heritage Festival returns for its second year to Shelter Cove Park in Hilton Head Island. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 24th from 11:30am – 4:00pm and celebrate the rich heritage of the Italian people! This is your chance to [...]
How to Step Up to Home Ownership From Renting
Making the decision to purchase a home of your own instead of renting is one of the biggest and most exciting changes you will make in your lifetime. There are a few things you should do in order to make the transition as easy as possible, starting with financial preparation, as well as mental preparation. It’s [...]
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