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Thanksgiving from Collins Group Realty! We hope that
you are planning an enjoyable and safe holiday celebration with family
and friends. Be sure to spread the word that Hilton Head is a terrific
Thanksgiving destination with mild weather and a relaxed setting filled
with built-in entertainment such as golf, tennis and beachwalks… |
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33
St. Andrews Place
Sea Pines - $869,000
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abounds throughout this impeccably-maintained home, situated
ideally on a private lot with commanding views over the #2 hole
of the Harbourtown Golf Links. Whether you are considering a
primary or secondary residence in Sea Pines, you may find this
home perfectly suited to meet and exceed your needs and interests
– this is a home you will want to see! Located on a private
residential street, this home is located on legal lot #16, which
is situated at the end of the street in a very private setting.
The elevated home has an elegant appearance, and provides for
2-car parking, a workshop and outstanding storage on the ground
level. A covered front porch leads to an open entry foyer through
double Mahogany doors, which were hand-carved in Mexico. |
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As
a means of exposing you to different areas of Hilton Head
Island / Bluffton, we present this interesting and entertaining
section of our email newsletter. Below, you will see a photograph
taken of a very specific location in our area...and all you
have to do is guess where 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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Tax
Reassessment Appeal Deadline Now Past
Beaufort
County property owners who were in disagreement with the new
valuation placed on their real estate this year by the tax
assessor’s office had until the 8th to file an appeal.
In some cases, values jumped as much as 100%+, resulting in
huge increases in real estate property taxes, despite a roll-back
in the millage rate. Meanwhile, other owners actually experienced
a reduction in their annual tax (billed in arrears in Beaufort
County) since their values saw little or no change according
to the assessor’s office. The county-wide reassessment
caught a lot of people off guard since valuations have historically
been well below the target of 80-105% of fair market value.
The reassessment takes place very 5 years, and there is a
bill sitting on the Governor’s desk that has the potential
to limit the increase in assessed value to 20% over the five
year period (4% per year).
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Predictions
for 2005
The
election is over and the country is ready to enjoy a less-hectic
holiday season, baby-boomers are retiring at an increasing
pace, real estate continues to be a solid avenue for investors,
and once again the Hilton Head Island area avoided damage
from a significant hurricane season. All this, tied in with
predications for a large increase in area population by 2020
should result in a bustling real estate market in 2005. Lot
sales should be brisk in 2005 as demand increases over a declining
inventory. Villa sales should remain strong as the economy
continues to recover. And water-oriented home sales should
command top-dollar as buyers seek to own property that “tells
them” they are on an Island. In all, it should be a strong
year for real estate sales – so be sure to let us know
how we can help you be involved. |
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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. |
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TMCT
Earns #6 Spot for YTD Sales
According to local market statistics, we are proud to announce
that our Team currently fills the #6 spot area-wide for total
closed real estate sales in 2005 YTD. With well over 100 firms
in the area, we are thrilled to achieve this level of performance
so quickly after establishing our own firm in 2003. YTD our
Team has closed over $43,000,000 in real estate sales, with
our goal to exceed $50 Million by the end of the year. |
Business
Appreciation Party
Keep your ears out for news about our January 2005 Business
Appreciation Party. Great food and drinks and company…more
to follow… |
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Local
News On-Line
If you
are interested in keeping up with local news developments
and activities, check out www.IslandPacket.com.
This local newspaper has created a terrific on-line version
that is easy to use and navigate. If not already, it promises
to become one of your regular website visiting areas…
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Congratulations
are in order for our September E-mail
Newsletter Drawing Winner
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Bill
and Sally Hunter, Hilton Head Island, SC
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As a recipient
of this e-mail newsletter, you are automatically entered into
our drawing for next month's giveaway. Good Luck...and don't
forget to pass this along to a friend so they can sign up
to be a recipient of the newsletter and an entry in our drawing!
Thanks! Simply
click here to enter. |
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The
Hilton Head Island Real Estate Center – our in-house
self-service, complimentary information resource center
featuring access to on-line MLS listings, cash-flow analysis
programs, new-development brochures, helpful articles and
much more. Open 7-days a week – just walk in, grab
a cup of coffee and enjoy!
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