Beginning this weekend; you can take part in the 10th Annual Concours d’Elegance on Hilton Head Island.

Read more about the event and record sales here!

Motoring festival tickets purchased at record rate | islandpacket.com.

Today’s Hilton Head Island Real Estate “Deal of the Day” is 3 Pyxie Lane in Sea Pines Plantation.

This home is in a great location; just a short walk to the beach and sits on the Ocean Course.

Great location.  Close to the beach.  Newer style home.  5 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths.  Raised swimming pool.  Lagoon & fairway view of the Ocean Golf course.  Bright, open & airy home.  Great short term rental home.  2 car garage.  Screen porch.  Best newer style  ocean-oriented home on the market today.

Learn more about 3 Pyxie Lane!

I recently attended the CKG Mastery Summit in Palm Beach, Florida.  This company is run by Coach Ken who is a real estate agent and has been coaching me for the past 4 years.

One of the topics that Coach Ken spoke about was how millionaires aremade.  20 years from now people are going to be talking about the current real estate market and that many people made their money in real estate.  He personally has been buying real estate and he spoke about many other wealthy people who are investing heavily in the real estate market because there are such good buying opportunities available.

So don’t get left behind; take advantage of the great buying opportunities in the Hilton Head Island real estate market.

I saw an ad yesterday for Angie’s List and then I realized that we basically do the same thing for Hilton Head Island.

I call it “Jim’s List” and it contains everything from painters to plumbers and everything in between.  It comes in handy when we have an out of town property owner who might not know who to call when they need something done around their property.

I think this is just another way to service our clients and we are happy to help in any way we can.  If you need assistance with anything, give Kathy Taggart or Ann Kiewiet a call at my office – they would be glad to help you find the contractor you need.  843.785.4460

I had a garden this spring at my farm in Estill and had a record crop of tomatoes, okra, cucumber and much more.

I usually don’t have a garden in the fall, but I have grown pears and have a lot; if anyone wants some give me a call or send me an email and let me know.

Newt Gingrich was on Hilton Head Island yesterday campaigning and he took an hour to stop by our office and meet with several agents concerning the real estate market and it’s affect on the economy.

I don’t think that there are a lot of politicians who realize the true impact of real estate sales on the economy, so it was refreshing to speak to a politician who truly understands the impact.

Every time a house is sold, jobs are created in the economy in addition to spending.  Think about it – there are things a lot of us do when we buy a new property that stimulates the economy – we buy new appliances, we remodel, we buy new furniture, etc.).

It’s also clear that when the real estate market is slow, other businesses are slow because they rely on real estate – home inspectors, mortgage brokers and closing attorneys (just to name a few).

Hopefully we will get this economy turned around soon; but what a great opportunity we were given yesterday to speak our opinion regarding the real estate market.