This website will focus on the nice selection of real estate on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It’s also a good idea to learn about the local communities and surrounding real estate. After reading this page you’ll have a general market overview of Hilton Head real estate and a good understanding of the terms “living on plantation” and “living off plantation.” For more details and a current market update on a particular neighborhood on Hilton Head or in Bluffton or Sun City, make a call to Steve Wallace of Weichert, Realtors Coastal Properties at (843) 540-4282. Steve is happy to help and he can send you property listings direct to your e-mail saving you time and energy in your Hilton Head home search.

For home buyers interested in Hilton Head real estate we often ask the important question, “Are you interested in living On Plantation or Off Plantation?” What exactly does that mean when speaking of Hilton Head real estate? Well, lets first take a look a what the word plantation means to have a better understanding of the specifics of plantations.

On Hilton Head Island, South Carolina a plantation usually describes a secure gated development that may have a variety of amenities. Such amenities may include pools, equestrian centers, golf courses, country clubs, tennis courts, leisure trails, easy access to rivers... Additionally, plantations may refer to gated communities which provide twenty four hour security for the residents. For all these features of multiple amenities and security there is usually a higher cost in the form of POA (Plantation Owner’s Association) fees also known as HOA (Home Owner’s Association) fees and memberships to Country Clubs and Golf Clubs.

If you choose to live in an area Off Plantation, you have the opportunity to find affordable homes with very minimal and affordable homeowner fees. Some off plantation communities may also include a variety of amenities including golf, community pools, tennis courts, fitness centers, and more. The choice is yours. Usually the one determining factor in whether a Hilton Head home buyer decides to live on or off plantation is cost. Determine the amount you wish to spend on your Hilton Head home and discuss your financing needs with a local lending professional. You should also speak with a local mortgage professional and get yourself pre qualified. Paying cash? No problem; but, bring a proof of funds letter along with you when you are ready to make an offer on a Hilton Head home.

The following is a list of some of the local Plantations on Hilton Head offering a variety of real estate: Seapines, Shipyard, Wexford, Long Cove, Palmetto Dunes/Shelter Cove, Port Royal, Palmetto Hall, Hilton Head Plantation and others. There are also a variety of Plantations in Bluffton, South Carolina. For details on the Bluffton plantations, visit Steve Wallace’s other website providing informative details on the plantations in Bluffton, South Carolina. Take the time to visit: www.RealEstateInBluffton.com. Bluffton is approximately a mere fifteen minute, easy drive from Hilton Head Island.

The list of neighborhoods located in Bluffton off plantation is long. You can find a list of some of the many communities in Bluffton off plantation by visiting the website mentioned above. Some of the most popular communities are listed here: Alston Park, Baynard Park, Bluffton Park, The Crescent, Eagle’s Pointe, Hampton Hall, Heritage Lakes, Hidden Lakes, Palmetto Pointe, Pine Ridge, Pine Crest, Southern Oaks, The Farm, Westbury Park and Woodbridge. If you searching for great deals on real estate in Beaufort County, call Steve Wallace today. Let him know if you have a target area you’d like to focus on or perhaps a price range you want to stay within. Steve can send you a list of “hot” properties on Hilton Head that meet your needs. Act today! You can reach Steve directly at (843) 540-4282.

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