Beaufort, SC

Posted by robbie@robbiebunting.com

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~

At this time of year, Islanders reclaim the Island. This week we found several links we use at this time of year on Hilton Head Island. These include gym memberships, restaurants that are great off season choices, our painter,our pool guy, a play and our pool guy. Of course, if you are looking to make a move this winter, we have some great properties at www.robbiebunting.com.

Get in Shape in Style!
The WestinWORKOUT® Gym facilities on Hilton Head are designed to accommodate a full range of activities including: Running, Jogging, Walking, Bicycling, Weightlifting, Calisthenics, Swimming(heated indoor and outdoor), Yoga, Pilates, Water Aerobics, BodySculpting, and Stretch & Tone. They offer 1 day, 30 day or annual memberships for Islanders...check it out by calling (843) 681-1040. Click here to see the photos of the gym.

Go to an Early Bird or happy hour!
During the busy season this is hard to do, but at this time of year we can go visit our old favorites and even hit an early bird with out too much of a wait. The Old Oyster Factory offers the best sunset dining on the Island. Enjoy superb, innovative seafood and steaks while taking in one of the Low Country's best panoramic views of Broad Creek. While there check out the rowing club underneath. Click for their happy hours and dining specials.

Learn to Row!
Located beneath the Old Oyster Factory is Palmetto Rowing Club. This group loves to be on the water and offers membership and instruction that will take you from a tub to a shell. Don't worry about equipment as your membership will get you use of their small fleet. They had me rowing in less than two months. It is a wonderful sport and the people are great. Call John at (843)842.6984 or e-mail: palmetto_rowing@yahoo.com or visit there website at www.palmettorowingclub.com/index.asp

See a Show!
With only eight shows the Nutcracker is an Island tradition. The dates are 11/7-15/09 performed by the Hilton Head Dance Theatre. This is a full length, classical ballet at The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina! Tickets 843-842-2787 http://www.hhdt.org

Get ready for 2010!
Do you want a pool? Audrey and Dan Geoffroy run this family owned pool company. When we finally decided to build our pool our goal was to recreate a pool that we enjoy in Costa Rico. Not only did Dan help us with this in our very challenging space, he also made it a saltwater pool like the pool we loved. Coastal pools offers a free design and consultation for anyone even thinking of someday adding a pool...but why wait because the price is right. They can be reached at (843)683-4812 or danyg@aol.com

We hope that these contacts serve you well. If you have a company or know of a company that you would like to submit to us for our Islander Links email robbie@robbiebunting.com. If you do visit or contact any of the above friends or services, please be sure to mention to that you found their contact information on www.bloghiltonheadrealtor.com Thank you.

From a great Island with great things to do in Winter~

WE ARE~

Robbie Bunting and Jane Hyers

robbie@robbiebunting.com

Trash In = $$$ Out - Investor Pain - Beaufort, SC

Well, Halloween is over but the candy isn't! A couple of weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of sitting in on my two oldest son's orthodontist screening for braces. I am also excited to announce that both of them are winners of a program that will give them a new and improved "grill". What is great about all of this was that they started the process on October 30^th the day before Halloween. They were pretty disappointed to say the least when they heard the candy and food options begin to dwindle. Halloween didn't seem to sound as if it would be much fun for them and their faces showed it. It was already appearing to be painful.

I took a closer look at this and how some real estate investors whether they were misguided, misinformed or uncaring have looks of pain right now. Don't get me wrong there are quite a few investors smiling too. Let's for just a minute compare a house to our teeth. As children we often overlook the importance of taking care of our teeth by watching what we put in our mouth and how we take care of the "toxic waste" that accumulates and destroys our tooth structure and foundation. Well, it's just like an investment property.

There are many reasons as to why property investors fail to carry quality rental properties. They have often been caught up in the excitement, sometimes overleveraged, poor landlords and I could go on. But where the costly mistake is made often occurs by who they allow in to their property. There is no doubt that you are always taking a chance but as an investor if you do not screen the clients properly and manage them and the property correctly or hire a true professional to do it for you it often ends in disaster. Now the cost of the property skyrockets and the pain begins.

Now for most of us we watch what we eat, we brush and floss as we are supposed to and visit out dentist routinely. Shouldn't we manage our investments the same way? By having a proper screening process which includes "reading the labels" (credit reports, background) of our property occupants and make sure we are putting in place the adequate check-ups hopefully the pain you feel when it is time to make those repairs and improvements won't be like buying braces every time!

So, Austin and Charles lay off the Doritos and the Snickers for a while and take some Tylenol for the pressure and pain and everything will turn out just fine. And as real estate investors, let's watch what we put in our house so it's easier to take care of our foundation and structures and hopefully going to the contractor or in other terms "dentist" doesn't cost as much as a new "grill" for the kids and isn't as scary as Halloween . You will still need the Tylenol though!

Beaufort, SC Foreclosure Real Estate for Sale
David Thompson, Foreclosure Specialist and his REO Masters Team offers expertise in identifying, evaluating and assisting clients in purchasing and liquidating foreclosure and short sale properties in the Beaufort and Bluffton, SC area. (843) 812-5214

I have the answer, so sue me. I can't help that I know what men want. It takes years of patience, creativity, patience, and did I mention patience? Not too mention, an odd list of hobbies and shared interests. So here it is fellas, (and ladies who wanna be "in the know")...

Exactly what men want:

The Hunt

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/ This is the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources you can direct any questions about rules and regulations and the different seasons.

Places in Beaufort to purchase Licenses:

• Grayco (local hardware store, located on Ladys Island)
• Wal-Mart
• K-Mart
• Beaufort Boat and Dock Supply (located in Port Royal)

Online is probably easiest because you can order all at once and get it mailed directly to you.

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/pdf/gamez6.pdf

This link is to game zone 6. This is for Beaufort and surrounding areas that gives all hunting information on any game and the times of year that they may be harvested.

The Catch

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/saltwaterfish.html This is the link to all the measurements and limits of saltwater fish that can be kept.

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/saltwaterfish.html This is the link will walk you through the process of purchasing a license online. (preferably from a recliner:)

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/crabregs.html This is the link for shellfish regulations. ( These are crabs, oysters, clams lobsters etc)

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/regs/shrimpregs.html This is all the shrimping information whether you are baiting or just out catching dinner. It tells all the do's and don't(s) that are involved.

http://www.dnr.sc.gov/boating.html This link provides all the information for purchasing and registering boats or jet skis. It also will help you avoid fines!!

So there you go! Enjoy!

Are you considering selling your Beaufort, SC home? Or maybe you are researching the local market before purchasing..either way, this is a fantastic tool.

Just enter your information, and within moments an UP to THE MINUTE, accurate real estate market report is in your inbox!

If you have any questions about your market report, please feel free to email or call! I am happy to help.

Shopping is an important activity which visitors enjoy, and locals take pride in the eclectic and the upscale offerings in addition to regular retail opportunities providing necessities.

Art and antiques are plentiful with an amazing number of local artists represented in the local galleries and shops.

Gifts and specialties are unique finds unlike items seen in other locations. The downtown historic district of Beaufort is a walking town where many beautifully restored structures invite visitors into a shopping experience combined with interesting architecture.

Local authors are often available for signing their work in delightful book stores and shops.

Rural galleries and shops can fill a day or two with browsing at marvelous folk art, some produced by native Gullah people who can explain the African heritage still observed in the crafts.

Bluffton and Port Royal offer interesting locally-owned shops with choices of crafts, art, antiques and specialty gift items.

You will find something for everyone on your Christmas list this year. Make sure to take a trip to Downtown Beaufort, SC or The Village of Port Royal, SC!

Happy Shopping!