Spring has finally arrived on Hilton Head Island - both in weather and activities. This past weekend hosted the annual Wing Fest, the Island-wide garage sale and a newly-added annual Family Expo. The weekend prior treated Islanders and visitors to the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, with weather accommodating all events beautifully. And, of course, along with the Spring weather comes an overall yellow-tinting due to pine pollen covering the entire Island. In all, it feels like everyone is especially pleased that Spring has finally arrived... Enjoy the newsletter this month!

31 Windjammer
$850,000 Furnished
Set on gracious grounds overlooking the famed Harbour Town Links golf course is this great 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with almost new pool. This home is in a prime location for enjoying the yearly MCI Heritage Golf Classic Tournament with multiple golf views of the 10th, 9th, and 16th fairways. This location is ideal since it is so close to all the Harbour Town amenities: yacht basin, shops, restaurants, & Calibogue Sound.

This home is sold completely furnished making it a great investment and second home. The property has an open floor plan with soaring ceilings and light and bright decor.

8 Battery Road
$625,000 Furnished
Situated at the end of a private cul-de-sac in the Heritage Woods neighborhood of Sea Pines Plantation, this charming 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is located just minutes from the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean beach. Fully furnished and designer decorated, this property is ideal for everything from a turn-key primary residence to a successful vacation-rental-income property.

This property is located just minutes from the beach and also just steps away from access to the miles-long network of leisure trails running throughout Sea Pines Plantation.

3312 Lake Forest Villa
$319,900 Furnished
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa is located in a private neighborhood and can be described as charming and spacious. Special features include entry foyer, soaring ceilings, large kitchen, luxurious master bathroom, excellent bedroom separation, and private back deck. This comfortable and attractive property enjoys a lovely lagoon view. This complex also offers an on-site pool and tennis courts.
2388 Lighthouse Tennis
$259,900 Furnished
Located next to The Sea Pines Center is this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa with great lagoon views. Features of this villa include a foyer entry, living room, dining area and galley style kitchen. This unit is located on the second floor and includes 1,062 heated square feet.
Insurance is included in the regime fee of $350/month and also includes use of the on-site pool and tennis courts.

2330 Racquet Club Villa
$219,900 Furnished
Outstanding 1 bedroom villa just outside Sea Pines' famed Harbour Town, featuring tall vaulted ceiling with clerestory windows, large back deck and commanding view over lagoon and open space. This private villa is located on the second of two stories and features a fully renovated/updated kitchen with built-in desk, updated bathroom, large master bedroom, open living and dining areas and attractive furnishings/decorations. This villa is charming and comfortable throughout. And...enjoy on-site private swimming pool and tennis court amenities plus just a two minutes' walk to the heart of Harbour Town, the Sea Pines Racquet Club, the Harbour Town Golf Links, the Heritage Grill, the lighthouse, shops, restaurants, entertainment, watersports and much more. Set up ideally for a second-home and/or a vacation-rental-income property, 2330 Racquet Club is a terrific option in today's Island real estate market. For more information on this property, please contact Collins Group Realty today.
107 Breakers
$155,000 Furnished
Enjoy one of Hilton Head Islands most desirable, convenient locations. You won't even need a car. You can walk to just about everything, including a Water Park. Right across the street at Coligny Plaza there are shops, restaurants, grocery store, Movie Theater and bakery.

Just steps from the beach, this 1-bedroom villa will accommodate up to six guests with the bonus of bunk beds in the hall alcove. You can also do your laundry with the full size washer and dryer. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the comforts of home including dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, stove, oven, and refrigerator.


  • Our Team sold 150 properties last year for a total volume of nearly $50 Million.
  • Our Team completed more transactions in Sea Pines Plantation than any other MLS team or individual in 2003.
  • We now have 4 buyer specialist agents who focus 100% on the needs and goals of our buyer clients in the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton markets.
  • Our Team was recognized by the Star Power network of top-performing real estate agents in the US as a "Star" and we will conduct a taped live interview for distribution to 1,000's of real estate agents involved in the network.
  • Our Community Vehicle (15' box truck) is used by dozens of non-profit charitable organizations every year to further their cause without them incurring any expense.
  • Our business relies on your patronage and your referrals...so thank you for your support!

Quick Market Update
Turn Your IRA Into Real Estate - Real estate IRA's are gaining popularity as investors are looking for different avenues to invest their retirement funds. While the concept sounds possibly too good to be true, the process is both effective and somewhat complex. However, the returns can be very rewarding, opening up investment doors for partnerships, etc. with family and friends. For more information on Real Estate IRA's, please shoot us an email and we will put you in contact with a local representative who can be of assistance to you.

Across the Country
In order to help put our local market into perspective, we have provided some nationwide real estate news that we hope you will find interesting. Just click on the USA map to the right to access this section of our newsletter...and be sure to let us know if you have any questions or comments.

Youth Sports Teams
Mark and Chip are both involved this spring in coaching their kids' sports teams. Mark is coaching Elliot's Dixie Youth Baseball team and also Caroline's spring basketball team. Chip is coaching Martha Preston's first sport effort in her 4-5 year old soccer team for the Island Recreation Center.

Heroes on Horseback
Mark Mayer and Ann Eden have been busy at the stables this Spring assisting an organization called Heroes on Horseback. This program, intended to instill self-confidence and provide an enjoyable outdoor activity, helps physically and mentally challenged individuals experience the thrill and joy of horseback riding. Hats off to Mark and Ann for their dedicated service to this very worthy cause.

REO Speedwagon Volunteers Needed: If you would like to see REO Speedwagon live and help make this year's Party in the Park concert event another great success during MCI Heritage golf tournament week, please shoot Chip Collins an email. As a community service, we are coordinating a volunteer corp of about 100 people, and we are getting close to finalizing our list. The event will be on April 16th, and volunteers need to be present from 5:00 p.m. until about 10:30 p.m. Let us know if you would be itnerested in helping out...it will be a lot of fun!

Gullah Market Razed: A long-standing land-mark on the north end of Hilton Head Island saw its last days earlier this month with the demolition of the Gullah Market. The land that was home to the building was purchased by the Town of Hilton Head, who ultimately had no use for the actual structure. Everything inside the market was either sold or given away, and the land is now clear, providing a nice view out to the marshes behind the property.


Attention Junior Golfers: There is a terrific instructional golf program specifically tailored to introducing juniors to the game of golf being offered by Palmetto Hall Plantation. This unique program takes into consideration all levels of student players, from the first timer to the advanced high school golf team members. The program officially begins this coming Sunday and promises to be an outstanding on-going offering on Hilton Head Island. For more information, please feel free to contact Bobby Downs, Head Golf Pro at Palmetto Hall Plantation at 843-342-3860.

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