New Featured Listing - 1889 Beachside Tennis

Enjoy gorgeous sunsets over Calibogue Sound from this beautifully furnished oceanfront villa which boasts two separate master suites, updated kitchen and baths, crown molding and newer appliances.New HVAC in 2008 and 3 new flat screen TV's within the past year. A spacious balcony overlooking the ocean & sound offers a perfect spot to enjoy the ocean breezes, watch the dolphins at play and shrimp trawlers cruising by. MLS # 312688

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Sea Pines Resort Vacation Package

Book your Escape Vacation Special and enjoy all the family fun at a fantastic price PLUS receive a special bonus vacation offer if you book by January 31, 2012.

For more information, call 1-800-SEAPINES or visit http://www.seapines.com/vacation-rentals/specials/

RBC Heritage Golf Tickets Now on Sale

The RBC Heritage golf tickets are now on sale. Please click the link below to order.

http://www.rbcheritage.com/tickets.php

2011 Port Royal Beach Nourishment Project

A portion of the Town's Islander's Beach Park will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic beginning Thursday December 1, 2011. The closure is required to facilitate the delivery of equipment and material associated with the above referenced project. In upcoming weeks, approximately 6000 linear feet of beach renourishment pipeline will be delivered via truck to the site. The pipe will be off-loaded then transported to the beach for storage and subsequent assembly. The Town's contractor is expected to use the property for the duration of the 2 month project. 86 parking spaces remain open and are available. Park users are asked to be mindful of the barricades and signage and only use those portions of the park which remain open.

New Featured Listing - 1 Gunnery Lane

Light and bright updated 3 BR, 3 BA home at a great price. Located on the bike path to the beach. It is updated throughout and beautifully furnished with perfect open floor plan including living room, dining room, kitchen/family room and a gorgeous pool setting with tropical plantings. Corner lot is larger than most in the area. MLS #312337

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New Featured Listing - 11 Audubon Pond

Located in a very popular area of South Beach, this ocean oriented 4 BR, 4 BA home features an open floor plan with high ceilings and lots of natural light. The foyer welcomes you to a large living room with a cathedral ceiling, skylight and cozy fireplace. The kitchen has been updated with granite counters, stainless appliances and breakfast bar. The family room opens to the deck and private backyard with a beautifully landscaped pool. Perfect area for outdoor entertaining. Great rental property, second home or permanent residence. MLS# 312235 - More Information

Town of Hilton Head Island Acquires 2.27 Acres

The Town of Hilton Head Island today announced the acquisition of an additional tract of land totaling 2.27 acres on William Hilton Parkway in the Chaplin Community from MTR Development, LLC. The property contains 291 feet of frontage along Broad Creek and 166 feet of frontage along William Hilton Parkway. This property is the site of the former Abe's Shrimp House and is adjacent to other Town-owned land. The Town will pay $750,000 for the 2.27 acres. This property will be acquired with proceeds from the Town's 2010 Bond Issue.

Mayor Drew Laughlin said, "This acquisition will provide more land for a possible linear park that will connect Chaplin Community Park and Shelter Cove Community Park and providing public access to Broad Creek. In addition, this parcel is key to precluding further commercial development and traffic congestion along this busy corridor of William Hilton Parkway."

Town Manager Steve Riley noted that this acquisition furthers the goal of the Town's Comprehensive Plan to protect Broad Creek water quality and to provide public access to Broad Creek.

This property is zoned MMU, Marshfront Mixed Use, which would have allowed 15,889 square feet of commercial development, generating 550 PM peak-hour driving trips.

Today's acquisition pushed the program inventory to 134 parcels totaling 1,199.70 acres, with a total expenditure of $161.5 million. Taken together, these parcels have resulted in a reduction of 4.50 million square feet of commercial development, 1,365 motel rooms, 4,597 multi-family and timeshare units, and the preclusion of 41,408 PM peak-hour driving trips.

Multiple Signs Point to Real Estate Rebound

The past few weeks have showcased numerous signals that the real estate market is on the rise. Recently, we have reported statistics pointing to an industry turnaround. More Information

Don't Risk Waiting Too Long to Buy

Question: We are tired of renting and want to buy a home but we are afraid that prices will keep falling. How do we know when it is the right time to dive in?

Answer: If you are emotionally and financially ready to become a homeowner and feel that you have found your dream home, now is a great time to take advantage of the record low interest rates. You can't time the bottom of the market, so don't try. There really are two types of economies: the national economy and your personal economy, and your personal economy matters much more. Don't worry so much about whether the home declines slightly in value. Just focus on finding a place that you want for your family and that you can afford.

(Courtesy Gary M. Singer, Sun Sentinel)

New Featured Listing - 44 Plantation Drive

Well maintained,lightly used as 2nd home, tastefully furnished 3 BR, 3 BA home located on the 8th green of Heron Point Golf Course.Beautifully remodeled kitchen w/granite counters & stainless appliances. Wet bar services a large living room with brick fireplace and dining room which open to a spacious deck with long golf views.The heated pool is designed with privacy and convenience in mind and a great entertaining area.Located within an easy bike ride to Harbour Town, this home is ideal as a rental property, second home or permanent residence. MLS #311055

New Featured Listing - 9 Bald Eagle

Great 3rd row beach house in the desirable South Beach Lane area of Sea Pines beach. Two spacious Great Rooms, up and down, new open kitchen, 2 eating areas, updated interior finishes throughout, upscale furnishings, Lovely screened porch, 2 gas fireplaces, beautiful pool and spa. An ideal vacation property! MLS # 310786 $1,399,000

Summer Tidings

July, 2011

Dear Sea Pines Friends and Neighbors,

Summer is officially here, and the warm and sunny July 4^th weekend was one of the busiest in recent memory. In talking to some of our friends in the rental management business, this weekend was one of the most successful for rental activity in the previous ten years. Since many of our first time buyers come to us as happy renters and vacationers, we are delighted to see so many families enjoying our Sea Pines paradise.

Continuing our reporting of good news, our Island received GREAT news with the signing of the Royal Bank of Canada as the title sponsor, and Boeing as the presenting sponsor, for the Heritage Tournament. Many thanks go out to the Heritage Foundation, the business community, and the local and state politicians, particularly Governor Haley, who made the continuation of our Tournament their number one priority. The pictorial exposure and complimentary commentary that comes with each Tournament broadcast, from players, broadcasters, and PGA officials alike, provide virtually invaluable advertising to all of us who have an interest in seeing our Sea Pines property values appreciate in the future: the comments and incredible visual images turn viewers into renters, and we help turn renters into buyers!

Real estate sales activity continues to be much stronger this year. More Sea Pines homes have sold in the first six months of this year than we have seen since the “go-go” market of 2005: Eighty nine homes have closed in the first half of 2011. Villa sales are stronger too - you have to go back to 2008 to see a higher level of villa sales activity. We continue to receive an ever-increasing number of internet, telephone, walk-in and referral inquiries, and more and more potential buyers who were “waiting things out” are now re-entering the market. When a property is priced correctly, and marketed properly, we are seeing shorter sales cycles than we have seen in the past two years. The inventory levels are going down as well – less than 200 Sea Pines homes are listed for sale; at one point just a little over a year ago, we had more than 280 homes listed for sale in Sea Pines.

At Clark, Cramer and Frank, we are proud that again in 2011, as we have since 2007, we continue to close more Sea Pines property transactions than any other agent or team in the entire Hilton Head MLS. If you would like to discuss the market with us in more detail, and/or talk about your property and the real estate sales objectives that you have, we would be happy to spend some time with you.

We are located at the South Beach Marina village; please stop by any day, or call us on 843-363-4523, or visit our website, www.WeSellSeaPines.com , and click on the “Contact Us” tab on the home page

Pedal power: Hilton Head gets bike-friendly silver level award

The power of the pedal earned Hilton Head Island a silver medal.

The town became the only community in South Carolina and one of five in the Southeast to receive a silver level award from the League of American Bicyclists, earning it certification as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Thirty-two communities nationwide have silver designations.

The league announced its latest round of bike friendly designations Monday. About 50 cycling advocates stood next to their bicycles in the Town Hall parking lot Tuesday, holding signs of "HHI loves bicycles," as Mayor Drew Laughlin read a proclamation recognizing May as National Bike Month.

Hilton Head was one of three communities to earn silver, along with Boston and Sisters, Ore. Nearly 180 communities in 44 states have received bike friendly designation, including Greenville, Spartanburg, Columbia and Charleston.

The league recognizes communities that provide safe accommodations for cycling and encourage biking as a means of transportation and recreation. Communities receive a bronze, silver, gold or platinum rating.

Hilton Head has more than 100 miles of paths for runners, walkers, skaters and bikers, giving it high marks, said league spokeswoman Meghan Cahill. The island also scored well when it came to connectivity, road crossings for bicyclists, path maintenance and bike rentals.

Cahill noted that 20,000 bikes on the island are for rent, and kiosks throughout the path system contain bike-safety material and maps.

"This is a tremendous accomplishment for our community and reflects the decades of investment in pathways, safety initiatives and infrastructure activities to support residents and the nearly 1 million people who bike yearly on our island," said Frank Babel, founder of Squeaky Wheels Cycling Advocacy Group.

Town and chamber of commerce officials said the recognition will help attract more tourists, increase property values and improve public health. The chamber plans to tie the recognition to marketing efforts to promote the island as bike-friendly.

Read more: http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/05/03/1642496/pedal-power-hilton-head-gets-bike.html#ixzz1LafeBgvN

New Featured Listing - 14 Cedar Waxwing

Enjoy your vacation in this great 4 bedroom, 4 bath second row beach walk home. Plenty of room for all your guests - a large living room, family room, media room, screened porch and a lovely pool side setting. Rents well with gross rentals of approximately $83,000. Fully furnished and very tastefully decorated - a truly turnkey rental opportunity. Updated interior and well maintained, exterior recently painted. Located in a quiet and highly desirable area - off South Beach Lane. One of the best Sea Pines beach values on the market. MLS# 307672

New Featured Listing - 1867 Beachside Tennis

Relax and enjoy the gorgeous sunsets over the ocean, watch the dolphins play, shrimp boats trolling and sailboats in the sun from the balcony of this oceanfront condo tastefully furnished in a wonderful BEACH atmosphere. This villa has a great kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances. Just steps to all of the amenities of the South Beach Marina Village. Great rental or vacation property. MLS# 307481

New Featured Listing - 4 Piping Plover

Wow! 4th row ocean on one of Sea Pines best beach streets - rare double lot creating the ability to build a beach house way beyond the normal scope. Unique opportunity. MLS #307504

New Featured Listing - 86 Governors Road

Great buy! Full sized lot with incredible views of the 16th green of the Sea Pines Club Course. Fantastic area to build a vacation home or permanent residence. MLS #307400

New Featured Listing - 1912 South Beach Club Villa

One of the most elegant villas in the most elegant building in Sea Pines. It is in beautiful condition and a large pass-through bar has been created between the kitchen and the main living area. As an end unit in the best position in the building, it has a spectacular view. MLS #307351

New Featured Listing - 2 Beachside Drive

Ideally located, this 4 BR, 4 BA home is just steps to the beach and a short walk to all of the amenities of the South Beach Marina. Furnished in a comfortable and relaxed style, you immediately feel right at home. Features include a fireplace, enclosed porch, 2 car carport, corner lot and on site tennis courts and pool. Only one row from the beach makes this home a terrific rental property, second home or permanent residence. MLS# 307281

New Featured Listing - 1888 Beachside Tennis

Enjoy fabulous ocean and sound views from the 2nd floor 2 BR, 2 BA villa updated with tile floors in the kitchen and foyer. Beautifully furnished and maintained. Great rental property with close proximity to all of the amenities of the South Beach Village. MLS# 307267

Recent Market Activity

The stock market seems to have substantially recovered from the late 2008 “crash”; several surveys indicate that many Americans “feel” that the national economy may finally be recovering; prominent national publications have cited vacation property such as that found in Sea Pines to now represent good value; interest rates are still at historical lows; and many affluent people and the companies that they own are cash-rich.

For those reasons and others, the influx of interested buyers for Sea Pines properties has significantly intensified over the last 60 days. Many of the intelligently-priced listings in good condition are now under contract or sold.

If you have been considering listing your Sea Pines property, but were waiting for a more active market, it might be a good time to contact us for a consultation. Please call us at

843-363-4523, stop by our office in the South Beach Marina Village, or click “Contact Us” at www.WeSellSeaPines.com .

New Listing - 3 Oyster Catcher

You will love this beautiful home and it is a must see if you are looking for a primary residence or a second home. The flow and spaciousness of the home provides family gathering areas or private spaces to relax. 5 BR's, 4 1/2 BA's, inviting foyer and living room, dining room, large family room, gorgeous master bedroom and bath, 2 car garage. A perfect screened porch off the breakfast room for morning coffee and reading, a fabulous pool and garden setting with a privacy fence. Private access to the beachwalk and just 6 rows from the ocean. MLS # 307025

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New Listing - 32 Forest Drive

Extensively remodeled inside and in move-in condition. Situated on the largest lot in Greenwood Forest, this one level home features a new kitchen and baths, Pella doors and windows, new appliances, lighting fixtures, granite counter tops and new decks. Greenwood Forest offers a community pool, tennis basketball court, playground and BBQ area. Great second home or permanent residence. Easy walk or bike ride to the beach. MLS #307008

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New Listing - 16 St. Andrews Place

Incredible golf views are the earmark of this magnificently remodeled 4 BR, 4 1/2 BA home. Features include granite counters, top of the line appliances, hardwood floors, high ceilings,floor to ceiling windows capturing the commanding golf and lagoon views. Just a short walk to Harbour Town and all of its amenities. MLS #306955

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New Listing - 22 Battery Road

Sea Pines masterpiece located in the "near beach" neighborhood of Battery Road. this beautifully landscaped 3 BR, 3 1/2 BA custom home is loaded with outstanding architectural features. High ceilings with exposed beams, maple flooring,wonderful transom windows, fabulous chef's kitchen and granite counter tops are just a few of the outstanding highlights of this home. Spacious rooms throughout and lots of natural light make this an impressive and stunning home. 12 minute walk to the beach or short bike ride. MLS # 306799


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5003 Turtle Lane Price Change

5003 Turtle Lane has recently had its price reduced to $1,995,000 (furnished).

This is a deluxe Penthouse! Corner unit with fabulous ocean and beach views from virtually every room. You have to see it to believe it. This is a penthouse with penthouse grade renovations. Completely redone in 2008. Great rental property or vacation home.MLS #304107

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Happy New Year!

The hustle and bustle of shopping, parties and the traditional influx of owners and guests that always accompanies the holiday season here in Sea Pines is now a pleasant memory, and have given way to the calm and solitude that is our usual January. We, at Clark, Cramer & Frank, not only use this time to plan upcoming business strategies, but also use it to reflect on 2010.

2010 was another good year for us, particularly in light of the nation’s overall economic condition. We continued to lead all other agents and teams in the number of transactions closed in Sea Pines, and ranked in the top five of all agents and teams in total Island-wide production.

Being part of the Sea Pines Real Estate group, we are also very proud of the group’s outstanding record of Sea Pines property sales (nearly double that of our closest competitor), and equally proud of the group’s solid third place ranking among all Hilton Head and Bluffton real estate companies for sales in the entire region.

You may have noticed the latest Clark, Cramer & Frank print media campaign in either Hilton Head Monthly or the Island Real Estate magazines. It briefly explains one of the key distinctions that contribute to the Clark, Cramer & Frank record of success; both in terms of transactions closed and satisfied clients. We are unique among our competitors in the way in which we pool the experience and diverse backgrounds of our five principals. Consider that we have over 60 years of Island real estate experience among us, combined with highly successful backgrounds in retail business building, sales and marketing, law, banking, education administration, and operational management; already a unique list of qualifications. Now consider that you as a listing client will get the benefit of ALL of our talents and experience as we jointly develop the pricing, marketing plan, and servicing of our strategy to sell your property in today’s difficult market. One of our recent clients described it as “getting five top flight agents for the price of one”! If you are contemplating the sale of your property, let us show you the difference that our team concept can make.

In closing, we would like to thank you for your support; for continuing to take the time to read our mailings, for recommending us to your friends and family, for the opportunity to present our ideas for the marketing of your property, and for just stopping by from time to time to say hello. We truly appreciate the success that your support has helped us achieve, and we wish you happiness and success in 2011 and beyond.

Please visit our Hilton Head real estate, website or stop by our office in the Sea Pines South Beach Marina Village, or call us at 843-363-4523.