Area Information

April 3, 2013

Kroger officials break ground at Hilton Head mall redevelopment

Developers released more details First week of this month about the Kroger Marketplace that will anchor one end of Hilton Head Island's new Shelter Cove Towne Centre, formerly the Mall at Shelter Cove.

"We see opportunity in the growing year-round population of this beautiful place ... and in the millions …

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March 4, 2013

Low Inventories Indicate a Trend

Low inventory is a relative term depending on how you're comparing it. Would the comparison be to total number of homes on the market last year, homes in a certain price range or homes in a certain area? In some situations, it's a combination of all of those things.

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Feb. 23, 2013

Work to lower SC's coastal home-insurance rates gains traction

The United States is a coastal country. Many businesses are located in areas considered "high risk" coastal areas by private insurers. These areas are "high risk" because they area is subject to flooding, rain, or wind damage. Businesses in these areas struggle to find affordable insurance.Seven coastal states (AL, FL, …

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Feb. 23, 2013

Flood insurance rates to rise for many in Beaufort County

Normally, you will have some level of disaster protection through your homeowners insurance. The key factor in getting any kind of natural disaster coverage is whether your area is prone to that kind of disaster. Some homeowners in Beaufort County might pay 25 percent more to insure their homes …

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Feb. 21, 2013

Hilton Head Grows With Bicycle Community

The League of American Bicyclists has awarded the coveted Bicycle Friendly Community award at the silver level to the Town of Hilton Head Island.

This is a tremendous accomplishment for the community and reflects the decades of investment in pathways, safety initiatives, and infrastructure activities to support …
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Feb. 12, 2013

Hilton Head town board approves Shelter Cove mall design

Originally The Mall at Shelter Cove Opened in 1988. Which featured two Belk Stores and a vacant anchor last occupied by Off Fifth – an outlet store owned by Saks Fifth Avenue

Now, finally Developers are approved to build a new outdoor mall to replace The Mall …

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Feb. 5, 2013

Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance moving to new location

The annual Concours d’Elegance, scheduled for November 2 – 3, 2013, will move to Port Royal Golf Club, a member of the prestigious Heritage Golf Group collection of top U.S. courses. The Concours d’Elegance caps off an entire week’s worth of events and experiences for individuals who are passionate about …

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Feb. 4, 2013

Bluffton buys land, hopes to attract tech businesses

As the town of Bluffton closes on about seven acres across from CareCore National headquarters, its officials say a newly formed public development corporation could play a major role in using the purchase to expand its vision of a technology-focused business park at Buckwalter Place. The purchase, divided between a …

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Feb. 3, 2013

Cuomo Seeking Home Buyouts in Flood Zones


New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has maintained that New York needs to reconsider the way it develops its coastlines. He has proposed that instead of rebuilding a number of neighborhoods along the sea, New York should spend $400 million to purchase homes wrecked by the hurricane and have them demolished. …

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Dec. 10, 2012

Sales of high-end homes, lots making a comeback

Looks like buyers are ready to spend again in Beaufort County, specailly on the High-end residential real estate property. This is a great news for the community as Beaufort County is one of the fastest growing counties in the south. Steady growth is always a good sign.

 

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