The Haven is a popular active adult retreat in Bluffton, South Carolina. This Del Webb community of just 500 single-family ranch homes offers the ideal combination of privacy and amenities yet is still close to everyday conveniences.  Residents enjoy spacious homesites surrounded by the beauty of nature including wildlife and towering mature forests.  The Haven by Del Webb is the perfect 55+ community for retirees wanting to live a relaxed lifestyle, yet still enjoy all the amenities Del Webb is known for. Bluffton, South Carolina is just 15 minutes from the popular Hilton Head Island and historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. The wonderful town of Charleston, South Carolina is just 90 miles to the north and surrounding cities offer even more unique attractions.  The ideal location offers... 10/02/2011

Del Webb is well known for developing the biggest and the best in active adult communities. Sun City Hilton Head is no exception. As the largest active adult community in South Carolina, Sun City Hilton Head offers resort-style living, homes in every price range and a gorgeous location amidst mature forests in the semi-tropical low country of South Carolina. Del Webb opened Sun City Hilton Head in 1995. Today interested homebuyers can choose from among new construction or resale homes priced from the low $100’s to over $1 million. The community is planned for 8,200 homes upon completion. Residents flock to this luxury community for its wonderful climate, exciting lifestyle, countless amenities and fabulous golf. In total there are 36 holes of championship golf to please even the most s... 07/19/2011

Surrounded by towering mature growth forests, soaring wildlife and beautiful natural surroundings is the unique Del Webb community known simply at The Haven. The Haven by Del Webb in Bluffton, South Carolina is a popular retirement destination where nature lovers enjoy a thoughtfully designed community complete with friendly wildlife neighbors. It’s the perfect combination of privacy and seclusion yet still offers convenient proximity to everyday conveniences, shops, restaurants and entertainment. The Haven opened in 2007 and is planned for 500 single family homes upon completion. Today buyers can choose from either new construction or resale homes priced from the high $100’s to the mid $300’s. Within the community gates there are numerous ranch floor plans to choose from ranging in siz... 06/15/2011

374 Gardners Circle BLUFFTON, SC Ready to Move In 4 Bedroom Townhome Bluffton South Carolina 4BR/2+1BA Townhouse $99,000 Year Built 2002 Sq Footage 1,788 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking Unspecified Lot Size 2,178 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DescriptionIncredible investment opportunity with this 1788 square foot, 4 Bedroom Townhome located in The Farm off of Buckwalter Parkway in Bluffton SC. Bank owned and ready for a new owner. Ceramic tile and wood flooring in the living areas and staircase, carpet in all 4 spacious bedrooms. Located near wonderful schools, shopping, restaurants, beaches and a short drive to Beaufort, Hilton Head, and Savannah. All kitchen appliances included. Property Features Central A/CFireplaceHigh/Vaulted ceilingWalk-in closetHardwood flo... 02/14/2011

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The Hilton Head area is famous for its beautiful scenic views of towering shade trees and blooming flowers. The town of Bluffton proudly calls itself “the last true coastal village of the South”. Set high atop a bluff overlooking the May River, this historic town is conveniently located halfway between Savannah and Beaufort. The charm of Bluffton has helped make it one of the fasted growing towns in the state of South Carolina. Residents and visitors alike appreciate the exceptional quality of life found here thanks to the gorgeous surroundings, delicious restaurants, unique shopping, world-class golf, beautiful beaches, historic grandeur and that friendly Southern charm. Bluffton is also home to Del Webb’s Sun City Hilton Head. This active adult community boasts the famous Del Webb lif... 08/13/2010

For those brave men and women that served overseas during 2009, you are still eligible for the first time home buyer tax incentive! That's right, you still can get $8000 for your home purchase. There are some stipulations for time served, but it is well worth investigating. Contact me for details and we can get you prequalified right away and be on the road to home ownership in as little as 45 days! Have a great day and do one (or more) good deeds for someone else. www.BeaufortHomesToday.com   07/27/2010

Not all foreclosures are created equal. Not all foreclosures require thousands of dollars in repair. Some just need a bit of paint and a caring owner. Cherimie Crane & Associateshave the privilege of working with a wonderful small town bank that needs to sell recently foreclosed homes.     55 Gales Lane is one of those precious homes. It is located in Pinecrest. A wonderful community located near top schools. This particular home is over 2000 square feet! It has 3 extremely large bedrooms 2.5 well appointed baths, formal dining, screened in porch AND a garage. Offered at 160,000!!!   We also have an adorable listing in Brighton Oaks. 24 River Tree Circle is located within a short walk to the May River Boat Landing!! With just a bit of interior paint, this would be a wonderful home or ev... 06/09/2010

Del Webb communities are world-renowned for their fantastic amenities and this holds true at The Haven community in Bluffton, South Carolina. The Haven is an intimate sized SC active adult community of just 500 homes. Its unique location set amidst the beauty of nature yet close to everyday conveniences has helped make this a very popular 55+ community. The Haven by Del Webb features a private gated entrance which welcomes home residents to their community filled with high-end amenities, award-winning homes and impeccible landscaping. The Clubhouse welcomes residents with charming décor and graceful design. It boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center, beautiful gathering room with a double sided fireplace, special rooms for hobbies, crafts and games plus a grand ballroom for larger soci... 06/04/2010

The window for the $8000 government tax credit officially shut May 1, but DR Horton is doing its part to try and replace that lost money for buyers. At it's Southern Beaufort County community, Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge, DR Horton will provide $8000 in incentives that buyers can use for upgrades, closing costs..........anything they want. Ballenger Realty is proud to be the listing agency for Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge, Beaufort County's most exciting "South of the Broad" community. You won't believe the amenities at this DR Horton community. Mill Creek at Cypress Ridge is located an easy 25-minute drive to MCAS Beaufort, and also Parris Island, in Beaufort. It is also convenenient to the shopping and restaurants of Bluffton, Hilton Head and Savannah. From the "lazy river" pool to the... 05/12/2010

As Beaufort County grows, the area North of the Broad (where the town of Beaufort, SC is) and South of the Broad (Hilton Head and Bluffton) continue to merge. That goes for real estate, too. More and more Realtors North of the Broad are making sales South of the Broad (SOB), and visa versa. I have made two in Bluffton these past few months. So, I figure it's a good use of time to familiarize myself with as many communities SOB as I can. Last week, i was invited by Shannon Thompson of Hampton Lake to visit that fine neighborhood. It was a great visit. This 906-acre neighborhood will be home to about 900 residences when it is built out. The amenities are like nothing I have ever seen, at least not in Beaufort. -- 340-acre Nature Preserve -- 7 miles of navigable waterways, and 15 miles of ... 04/06/2010

Contact me to learn more about this home: john March 843-368-9146 The Haven is a Del Webb Active Adult Community located on Rt 46 and 170 at New Riverside, just 17 miles from Savannah, Ga or Hilton Head Island. The community at the haven offers a host of amenities for active adults. Please contact me for all the details. This home is comprised of 2700 sq ft split floor plan, barely lived in home has 3BR and 31/2 baths with many upgrades such as hardwood, tile, Berber carpet, and granite counter tops.The oversized garage has a work bench and an outlet for charging a golf cart. The oversized yard is beautifully landscaped with magnolia trees, shrubs and palm trees. The yard is professionally maintained. Bedrooms Each bedroom has its own bath on a split floor plan with an oversize tub, sep... 02/25/2010

The Palmetto Collection of Homes is the newest series of models being built within Sun City Hilton Head, in the newest development called reflections( across from the main campus, on Rt 278) and The Haven which is  located in the New River area off of route 46 in Bluffton S.C. The Loft option will allow homeowners more flexibility with their floor plans and  increase living area at very reasonable cost. The Loft Option will contain a bedroom, bonus room and full bath, as well as a generous living area. This is ideal for those who love to have family visit--they'll have their own space. Pulte is offering a 50 % off on Home sites and 50 % off on the new loft option. For Home-buyers within Sun City, and those outside of Sun City Hilton Head who might consider Sun City HHI as their active a... 02/24/2010

Recipe: 2 teaspoons of Old Bay per quart of water 12 red new potatoes 6 (4-inch) smoked sausage link sausage 6 ears corn 3 pounds (or a little more) fresh local South Carolina Shrimp, unpeeled Fill a large pot with enough water to cover all of the ingredients. Add the Old Bay and bring to a boil. Adjust the Old Bay to suit your taste. When the water boils, add the potatoes and sausage. Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Add corn and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for no more than 3 minutes. Drain and serve on newspaper. 01/11/2010

  Sun City Author Publishes New Book Arnold Rosen of Sun City Hilton Head has published a book, "Before It's Too Late: Our Aging Veterans Tell Their Stories."  It includes 185 photographs and illustrations. You'll be able to read first-hand accounts of historic battles.The book features 47 profiles of local veterans World War II and Vietnam. You can see excerpts from the book by going to Rosen's website   Sun City Lagoons Repaired Pulte Homes has made good on its promise to Sun City residents and has made repairs and dredged several lagoons that act as stormwater-retention ponds. The lagoons are located in  these Sun City Neighborhoods: Aster Fields, Basket Walk,   Murray Hill and Water Lily Cove neighborhoods. Lagoons function as filters and keep pollutants from rainwater from reachin... 11/09/2009

Tax Cuts and Tax Credits are good things! Especially for Local real estate market in the Bluffton, SC and Hillton Head Island area. The House of representatives did a good thing--extending the first-time home buyer credit and, in addition extending tax credit of $6500 to move-up buyers. The President signed the bill today. To Qualify Applicants must have a purchase agreement in force by April 30th, 2010 and Close by June 30th 2010 Annual Incomes must be below $125000 for individuals an $15000 for those how file their taxes jointly The Home must be a PRIMARY residence--vacation homes and investment properties are excluded Applicants may purchase homes with values up to $800,000 How advantageous is this for Hilton Head, Island Real Estate? Well, this program is  better than nothing. But, ... 11/06/2009

Looking for a home in Bluffton, Sun City or Hilton Head South Carolina?   Here are ten reasons why you should let us help you: We will: 1. Provide a complete explanation of the home buying process along with a clear explanation of the South Carolina law regulating real estate agent representation, as well as the pros and cons of each type of representation 2. Provide thorough information of the current real estate market conditions. 3. Assist you in narrowing your search for the best neighborhood and then the best home with the best value in your budget range. 4. Clearly write your offer to purchase and correctly express your intentions. 5. Present your offer to purchase in a professional manner, communicating it in a most favorable way. 6. Detailed review of all offers, helping you ne... 11/04/2009