Buying a home or condo is one of the greatest achievements we have in our lifetime. To be able to buy in a beautiful resort area like Hilton Head Island is one of the most spectacular events you will enjoy. Buying a vacation home or condo is unlike buying a primary residence. You need a local expert to help you find a great property that will fit your needs and the needs of the vacationer that will rent your property. You must know first if the area you are looking to buy will allow short term rentals as some private golf communities and oceanfront communities do not allow short term rentals.
If you are buying a primary home, then you need to look at all options, on Island or Off island, price and the community fees all play into a primary residential decision. Golf Homes, Beach Homes or any Home in the area will be a wonderful place to live. All the communities and areas are all great places to live. Each community has its own amenities and benefits. You are not allowed to just drive into each community, you will need a local Realtor to help you get into the communities. Being an Island limits the area to be overdeveloped, keeping prices high and demand even higher.
Homes and condos will range from a low of $100,000 to over $10 Million in price. The main factor is view and proximity to the ocean. Age, size and condition will matter too like in most areas of the United States. Luxury vacation homes and luxury condos abound near the beach for residential and second homes while there are some great opportunities to find a diamond in the rough and remodel it too.
Great time to buy on the Island. Take some time while on vacation to look at property and discuss options with your local real estate agent. They cannot show you property when you go back home. Take a few minutes and look around.
Come for a week and stay for a lifetime!! Welcome to Hilton Head Island!