April 2014

To many people, buying property and moving renters into it sounds like an easy way to have a reliable stream of income but there’s more to it than that. Not everyone is cut out to be a landlord. Unless you’re going to hire a professional property maintenance company to care for the property and deal with any issues that come up you should keep the following points in mind before you make that leap.

Available Time

Being a landlord involves a good deal of extra time from your schedule. Now, instead of having just your own property to maintain you have another one. Are you already stretched thin? Be prepared to have your weekends and holidays interrupted by a phone call from your renters occasionally needing help.

Mechanical Aptitude

You’ll

When you’re contemplating a permanent move to Hilton Head Island we think you should come and visit, stay awhile, and try us on for size. We’re sure it’ll be a perfect fit for you – it is for most folks!

The Sea Pines Resort has an Escape Vacation Package for weekly stays from March 8, 2014 through June 27, 2014 and August 2, 2014 through September 5, 2014. You can save up to 15% off your choice of villa or home rentals while you relax into the comfort we call home around these parts. You’ll also get the following perks with your vacation package:

~ A $100 resort credit that you can redeem on dining, golf or other activities.

~ A complimentary family portrait session on the beach by Memory Lane Portraits. This is a $125 value! You’ll also

What kid isn’t over-the-moon curious about critters of all types? If you’re bringing your family to spend a relaxing vacation in Hilton Head Island over the holidays there are some events the kids will want to take part in. We’ll start with a Meet and Greet with some Lowcountry Critters from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, April 21 through Wednesday, April 23. This event promises to be a lot of fun for the kids.

Joe Maffo, with Critter Management,will bring some of his “friends” to the Coastal Discovery Museum so we can learn more about the alligators, snakes, turtles and other critters that share Hilton Head Island with us. Participants will have a chance to get up-close to an assortment of animals, learn about them and take plenty of photos.