RBC Heritage Golf Tickets Now on Sale

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

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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)