Tax Cuts and Tax Credits are good things! Especially for Local real estate market in the Bluffton, SC and Hillton Head Island area.

The House of representatives did a good thing--extending the first-time home buyer credit and, in addition extending tax credit of $6500 to move-up buyers. The President signed the bill today.

To Qualify

• Applicants must have a purchase agreement in force by April 30th, 2010 and Close by June 30th 2010
• Annual Incomes must be below $125000 for individuals an $15000 for those how file their taxes jointly
• The Home must be a PRIMARY residence--vacation homes and investment properties are excluded
• Applicants may purchase homes with values up to $800,000

Dear Clients, Friends & Fellow Associates ~

"The Winter" offers great weather on Hilton Head Island. Currently we are enjoying "chamber of commerce" days on the Island with temperatures in the 70's and 80's, blue skies and spectacular sunsets. The Island is kept warm by thermos(ocean breezes) over the warm sea. These sub tropical temperatures on Hilton Head Island are perfect for snowbirds or real estate shoppers looking for a warm weather escape. In fact, the winter is described as the sports season with perfect weather for golf, long beach walks, biking, tennis and other outdoor activities.

The Real Estate Market is quite busy with the market building from the bottom up and the top down. We are selling villas and homes under $750,000 at a fairly regular and predictable rate. With the forecast that interest rates may be on the rise in Spring 2010, buyers right now are seizing a timing opportunity for property, price and rates.

As the market heals, we are seeing more activity in the upper price ranges on the Island as buyers bring their equity from up North to Hilton Head Island. The middle of our market are properties priced $800,000 - 2 million and offer much value after 2 years of adjustments.

Of course, we have can arrange special travel packages at discounted rates for your next visit with our corporate agreements with other rental companies. So before booking a villa, home or resort on Hilton Head Island, let Jane and I know your dates and preferences for your visit(by e-mail) and we will see how much we can save you.

From a great Island to visit in the Winter Months~

We are~

Robbie Bunting & Jane Hyers

P.S. For a special mini-vacation package on Hilton Head +++CLICK HERE+++

P.S.S. For October's Market Trends Report for Hilton Head Island Properties +++CLICK HERE+++ Please visit www.robbiebunting.com for more our properties and to seach the MLS.

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

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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