About Hilton Head Island's Shipyard Plantation

Shipyard Plantation Villas in Hilton Head SC are a great choice for a permanent residence, vacation home or short term rentals. Located on the South end of Hilton Head Island it is a great location near the Coligny area also known as downtown Hilton Head. It was designed in Hilton Head fashion making all of the villas complexes blend in with the natural beauty. There is a private beach access, tennis, golf and bike trails for everyone's pleasure. Currently there are 61 Shipyard Plantation villas on the market to choose from.

To learn more about Shipyard Plantation villas and to read more of this article visit Randy's Hilton Head Blog and read the blog titled "Shipyard Plantation Villas, Hilton Head Island."

We have just returned fro a small vacation in Hilton Head. we played tennis most of the week. There were even 2 days I did not look at my PC ! ( I did leave my phone on). To me the beach in winter is a wonderful thing.

Summer beaches are for families. Children play endlessly on the beach. Single men and single women walk up and down the beach displaying their stuff. In winter the beach is for couples. Couples walk together, hold hands, feel the wind on their bodies, and reflect. Here is what I mean

There are very few people on the beach as well. Those who are there are usually walking in pairs too. So If you get a chance enjoy the beach in winter. It can be very therapeutic

This is a lot diffrfent than the mountains photos I post !!!!

Whether you are looking for a second home, rental property or primary residence, Shipyard Real Estate should be on your list of Hilton Head real estate to see. Shipyard is conveniently located on the South end of Hilton Head Island and offers easy access to the beach, shopping and miles of bicycle trails.

Shipyard has its own beach access along with a "Beach House" that has storage and restrooms. The 2 nearby shopping areas are Coligny Plaza and Wexford Plaza. By hopping on a bicycle trail in Shipyard, you can navigate the whole island.

Shipyard has both primary residents and vacation rentals. Because of its convenient location, Shipyard is very popular with renters. Inside the plantation you will find 27 holes of golf and the World Famous Van Der Meer Tennis Center.

So remember, when searching Hilton Head Island real estate, don't forget to visit Shipyard. Shipyard Real Estate has many amenities and it's affordable. If you have any questions on Hilton Head Island please give me a call or just send an email.

If you are considering the purchase of a Hilton Head Island condo, you should consider a Shipyard Plantation Villa. This resort community contains over 800 acres and is very convenient to Coligny Plaza on one side and the Wexford shopping area on the other. Between these 2 areas you will find plenty of restaurants, shops, grocery stores, ice cream, liquor and even a movie theater.

Shipyard Plantation is home to world famous Van Der Meer Tennis with a luxury Crowne Plaza Resort located next door. For the golf enthusiast, The Shipyard Golf Club offers 27 holes surrounded by dense forests and wide open lagoons. Everyone will enjoy the bicycle paths that run throughout the plantation and allow easy access to the beach.

Speaking of the beach, Shipyard has a gorgeous, new Beach Club facility with restrooms, a private dining facility with bar and storage lockers available for property owners. As an owner, you can reserve this waterfront facility for a family reunion, wedding or any type of gathering that you imagine.

Now that you are familiar with the amenities, you will be pleased to find out that Shipyard Real Estate has many different types of rental condos for sale. They offer 1 to 4 bedrooms with Golf, Tennis and Lagoon views. Some of the Shipyard Villas have low density with only 12 villas sharing the grounds and some are quite large with many amenities like tennis courts and multiple swimming pools. Some of the more popular villas are Beachwalk, The Greens, Tennismaster, Evian and Colonnade.

So remember, If your interests are in purchasing a villa for a second home or rental, you should consider a Shipyard Plantation Villa. You will be happy that you did.

GREETINGS FROM SHIPYARD !: Here we are! Just in the nick (no pun intended) of time, the Holiday’s are upon us. Wow! Has 2009 been an unbelieveable year or what? History was made when the 1^st African-American was installed as our 44^th President, everyone has felt the effects of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, Bernie Madoff and his Ponzi scheme headed to jail and on and on. Locally, Verizon announced it will not return as sponsor of the Heritage after 2010, Boeing announced it would build its 787 Dreamliner just up the road in Charleston, in Columbia, our Governor was found coming back from a South American tryst and finally our Congressman, Joe Wilson, created a stir at the annual State of the Union address. 2010 will be hard pressed to top this year!

INTEREST RATES : Rates continue to remain at historically low rates in the 4%-5% range for both Jumbo and Conventional loans. Problems do persisit for borrowers dealing with Fannie Mae’s stringent guidelines and bank reluctance to lend, but we do have Washington working hard to rectify the situation.

VILLA & HOME SALES ACTIVITY : As we near the end of another year, I took the opportunity to compare sales numbers of Shipyard homes and villas for 2008 vs. 2009. in 2008, only 3 homes sold for an average price of $567,000 while in 2009, 7 homes sold for an average of $410,285. In the villa market, total units sold in 2008 were 46 for an average of $345,000 while in 2009, total units sold were 37 for an average of $286,400. While these numbers represent a broad brush approach to sales activity, Shipyard has seen an increase in homes sold while villa sales are flat to declining. The big key is the difference between total sales volume in all of Shipyard from 2008 of $16.9M vs. 2009’s volume of only $12.7M or a 25% drop in 1 year. We anticipate that short sales and forecosures will continue to have an impact on the overall Hilton Head-Bluffton market in 2010. If you would like a free market analysis of your home or villa, give me a call or email me, I’m happy to be of assistance.

What’s HOT? What’s NOT! : In Shipyard, currently there is only 1 short sale at 1301 Shipmaster and 1 foreclosure at 171 The Greens on the market.

If you’ve been thinking of taking advantage of the foreclosures in the market, be advised that asset managers have alerted their listing agents to contact prospective buyers to let them know that the asset companies need to move the inventory on their books by years end and have encouraged you to make an offer! For the complete list of foreclosures currently available on the market from Sun city to Sea Pines, click on www.TeamFanning.com