Posted on February 1, 2011.
Surprise! You can afford Hilton Head Vacation Rentals and Real Estate When most people think of Hilton Head Island spirit evokes an image of Robin Leach bellowing his famous "champagne wishes and caviar dreams" extolling the lifestyles of the rich and famous. Although there is no doubt that there are pockets of this tye of wealth of the island, most people are very surprised when they discover that even before the economic crisis that there are houses and many affordable vacation packages both on and off the island.
Affordable Hilton Head Real Estate
No, this is not an oxymoron. It is ais affordable real estate on the island, not just short sales and foreclosures. For example, popular communities like Hilton Head Plantation, Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines every house has over 2,000 square meters and under $ 400,000 price range. Of course, you will not buy a beachfront or ocean view home for this price. You still need millions for these properties. But keep in mind that when yu buy in these communities that you're usually never more than a few miles from the beach. It's a fast car or bike.
When it comes to Hilton Head real estate . in today's economy, it is not always the price of the house that you need to take the exam, but the annual fee owner and association (POA) charges. For example, in comunities exclusive lek Bluffton Belfair and Colleton River Plantation you can find a lot less than $ 10,000 and homes under $ 500.00 (and sometimes less than $ 400,000). At first they seem like great deals. But keep in mind that the annual dues and fees will cost upward of $ 14,000 per year. While you might be able to pay for the house, you may struggle to meet the annual fees.
Fresh as thos in places like Befair, Colleton River, Wexford, Long Cove and are more the exception than the rule. In most cases you will find that annual fees are between $ POA 800 and $ 2,000 per year depending on the services offered (ie trash and yard debris pick up, landscaping, community, etc.) to overall community ammenities (swimming , tennis, health club, golf course, marina, etc..) Fees are subject to change. For the latest and POA dues to a club with a local real estate professional.
Affordable Hilton Head Vacation Rentals
In the same sense that real estate prices, many people think they can not afford the Hilton Head vacation rentals and immediately look in places like Myrtle Beach and the coast of Florida to lease or villa. Prices vary considerably depending on Hilton Head location and time of the year. In season many beachfront homes rent for $ 5,000 more - $ 8000 per week. And these houses also accommodate 12 persons or more. So if you travel with your family or a group of friends he can bring your costs considerably.
The great part about staying in the Villas and Hilton Head vacation home is that no matter where you stay, you're never more than a few minutes by car or bike to the beach. Of course, everyone would have a beachfront location at a reduced price. But if you're outside at the beach or golf all day, why pay extra for that view? There are hundreds and hundreds of Golvis view, overlooking the lagoon and wooded homes and condos for rent for the between $ 900 and $ 1,800 per week.
If you are an empty nester, you may also consider visiting the region in September or October when families are home and children a.