Fall is in the air – it’s a great time to enjoy the cooler temperatures and the many fall activities and events the island has to offer. With Halloween around the corner, please make sure to drive carefully on our roads to keep our little Trick-or-Treaters safe. And remember to “Fall Back” by setting your clocks back one hour on October 30th.


26 Flagship Lane
$837,500
Consider this charming 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home situated on a gorgeous, full-size lagoon -to-golf view lot on one of Hilton Head Plantation's nicest residential streets. Now with major renovations/updates just completed, this home now features an all-new bedroom with full bathroom over the garage, a wonderfully-expanded master suite with gorgeous all-new bathroom, and all the new appointments and finishes you would expect for a home of this caliber. The 4th bedroom is an ideal suite with outstanding separation from the balance of the home's bedrooms. With ample closet and storage space and a charming full bathroom, the suite actually enjoys peek-a-boo views out to the Intracoastal Waterway. This area of the home is now serviced by a separate HVAC unit.
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 photographs 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!)

Local Inventory
Generally speaking, real estate inventory in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area is climbing. Several factors are contributing to this, including higher interest rates, gas prices, Hurricanes Katrina & Rita, plus the Back-to-School season when fewer families are looking for new homes. We have seen a build-up of inventory in just about every segment, area and price-point of the marketplace, although traffic across the board seems to be remaining reasonably steady. Despite the build-up, prices seem to be holding, which is great news.

Hampton Lakes
The developers of Belfair, Berkeley Hall and Hampton Hall are announcing the sneak-preview of their newest development – Hampton Lake. Imagine
lakefront lots that will enjoy gorgeous water views, the charm of direct boating access and the convenience of the world class golf, pool and fitness “sister-amenities” right next door at nearly-sold-out Hampton Hall. With price-points suggested to start just under $200K, you might want to take a moment to learn more about this opportunity. We can help get you involved – email us today!

We hope that you find the following tip on home maintenance, etc. to be helpful. If so, feel free to pass it along to a friend.

This Month's Tip:
Hate Polishing Silver? This solution is not for everyday or regular cleaning, but its “magic” will help you out amazingly-well in a pinch. Take a good-size bowl and line it with aluminum foil, then fill it with hot, hot water. Add a tablespoon or so of salt and a tablespoon or so of water-softener to the water. If the mixture is generally on-target, any portion of silver dipped into the solution should almost instantly become clean and shiny. No guarantees or warranties on this one – but your curiosity on it might just lead you to a truly helpful tip!

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.
Congratulations to Ann Eden
We are pleased to announce that Ann Eden has been promoted to Senior Buyer Specialist. Ann has consistently delivered top performance and outstanding service to our clients and the Team since its inception in 2001. We know you’ll agree that Ann is a true asset to the Team and will join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved promotion.

Bluffton Office
We’re open for business in Bluffton. The addition of a second office location enables us to better serve the local market by adding dedicated agents who focus on the
mainland from the bridge to Sun City. As we mentioned last month, the Bluffton office is located in Westbury Park in Suite 101, The Professional Center. The experienced Teams in both of our offices are ready to share their experience and knowledge with you or someone you know. You can reach us at 1-800-823-7516.

Highway 278 Progress
The widening of Highway 278 in Bluffton continues from Moss Creek to Simmonsville Road. This project is set to continue in the evenings until next year and will result in six lanes through the busy area just across the bridges. The short-term traffic tie-ups are a small trade-off for a much smoother ride in the Bluffton corridor in the near future. In addition, those who commute from Bluffton to the island have seen marked improvements in traffic flow since the Sheriff’s Department reviewed and adjusted the timing of the traffic lights in the same area.

New in Bluffton: Blue Coyote and Berkeley Place Entertainment Complex
Check out Bluffton’s hottest new restaurant – the Blue Coyote. Located adjacent to Blake’s (in front of the Home Depot), the restaurant features Southwestern cuisine, a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, and an open kitchen with a wood burning stove.

Expected to open later this fall, Berkeley Place on Buckwalter Parkway is bringing great food and entertainment to the greater Bluffton area. The complex will have the 12-screen Sea Turtle Cinemas and two other buildings which will house restaurants, shops and offices around a courtyard. In addition to the movie theater, the area will include Marble Slab Creamery, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, Gamefreaks (an interactive arcade), a Berry Berry Smoothy juice bar, a Cheeseburger Cheeseburger burger restaurant, a wine and liquor store, and a pizza restaurant.

Upcoming Events
The Big Event - Sea Pines Montessori School hosts The Big Event Friday, October 28th at 7:00 pm at the Crowne Plaza hotel. This event includes dinner, dancing and an auction filled with everything from luxury vacations to handmade works of art from the school’s students. For more information and tickets, call 785-2534.

Concours d'Elegance - This world-class automotive event returns to Hilton Head November 3-5 at Honey Horn Plantation. The event showcases the best in vintage and modern vehicles which display historical significance in the development of the automobile. Over 200 vintage cars will be showcased, along with a special celebration of Ford’s 50th anniversary of the T-Bird. For more information, call 785-7469 or visit hhiconcours.com.

Congratulations are in order for our September E-mail
Newsletter Drawing Winner

Barbara Trapanese of Flemington, NJ

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.

Ribaut Island is a private, gated community located at the northern tip of Hilton Head Plantation with direct water-frontage along the Port Royal Sound. This inviting enclave of luxury homes also enjoys private amenities such as pool, tennis and a shared deep-water day-dock. To see our featured property listing in this location, click here.