Sunny Hilton Head, South Carolina

Hampton Lakes is a new planned unit development in Bluffton South Carolina. It has an area of 900 acres with 165-acres of freshwater lake, 7-miles of navigable waterways and 15-miles of shoreline.

Outdoor enthusiast will love Hampton Lakes.  Kayak, Boat or fish to your hearts content. For nature lovers, there are over 500 acres of natural preserve.

The plan for develpment calls for 950 residential units made up of custom homes, coach homes and condos

There are currently homes available at great discounts, until December 31,2008.

Homes available range in price from below $500,000 to $669,900 with 2 and 3 car garages.

Many homesites will include a boat slip for easy access to fishing, kayaking and deck-boat cruising.

If you'd like more information on this community or on this sale, please contact me.

John March, 843-368-9146

Do you all remember Mr. Rogers? Well I think he would love the Bluffton park neighborhood, it has so much to offer. There is the park, of course and lots of quiet streets with sidewalks. Kids can walk, or ride their bikes to the Oscar J Frasier Park.  

Here is a very brief video which shows the lake area.

There are two new homes that are currently available.

One is currently under construction and the one below is ready for occupancy. There are excellent programs available for first-time home buyers. The Military have found Bluffton Park to be a great place to live, having much more to offer their families.

If you'd like more information about Bluffton Park or other homes in Bluffton Park, or in the Greater Bluffton-Hilton head area, please let me know.

Contact John March at 843-368-9146

Words of Wisdom From The Late Fred Rogers

Charlie Brown and Kids of all ages await the GREAT Pumpkin's arrival in Bluffton Park, SC

(photo from wikipedia)

Bluffton Park is family friendly and a great place for kids to celebrate the arrival of the "big ORANGE!"

A "crisp"  (about 67degrees) brrrr)  fall day in Bluffton Park, SC and all is pretty quiet for now. Soon there will be goblins and Ghosts trick or treating

Many homes are decorated for the event. The kids will soon be trick or treating, so be careful as you drive.

"Booooooo! Y'alls" Goblins have a Southern accent here.

Even the ducks go out two, by two--"Quack or "Quack Quack!"

Happy Halloween!!!!!!! from Bluffton Park, SC

If you'd like more information on this community, contact me

John March 843-368-9146

"During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, the area comprising southern Beaufort County was known as Granville County of St. Luke's Parish. As the Yemassee Indians had established ten towns with over 1,200 inhabitants in that area, it was considered "Indian Lands." In 1715, the Yemassee War broke out and after several years of fighting, the Yemassee tribe migrated to Florida, opening the "Indian Lands" to European settlement. In 1718, the Lords Proprietors carved the area into several new baronies, including the Devil's Elbow Barony that contained the future town of Bluffton. "

For more on Bluffton's History, please visit the website (URL)

Bluffton's Covenant

 As citizens of Bluffton, we hold the following to be true:

1. That social, cultural and economic diversity and inclusiveness are the essence of our community;
   That we bear responsibility for the stewardship of nature's blessings entrusted to us in Bluffton and along the May River;
   
2. That freedom and civic duty work hand-in-hand to create a culture of individuality and a sense of community;
3. That our natural, physical and cultural history are worthy of our protection as trustees in order for us to embrace our future.
   Acknowledging these truths, we aspire to the following goals:

• To build upon our historic foundation a future that celebrates diversity, nurtures neighborliness and ensures a future of opportunity for generations to come;
• To enhance the natural beauty and the quality of the May River and its watershed;
• To protect the architectural heritage of Old Town Bluffton;
• To enhance the canopy of trees and natural landscape throughout Bluffton;
• To engage the creative human spirit and the arts within Bluffton;
• To protect and enhance the oyster, shrimping and fishing opportunities of the May River;
• To provide housing opportunities for all citizens that are decent, affordable, and Bluffton beautiful;
• To nurture respect for each citizen.

Bluffton is a great place to live. If you'd like more information about the communities of Bluffton, please contact me

There are going to be new homes (150) built adjacent to Bluffton Park (near downtown Bluffton) which is a continuation of the Red Cedar Planned Unit development.  This is the final phase of construction.

Homes in Red Cedar Place are in walking distance to the new elementary school which is currently being built.

New Red Cedar Elementary School Under Construction

 Homes will range in size from 1400 to 3000 Square feet.

There are six home styles to choose including one story and two story homes. An Attached garages are optional and adding one can also mean additional interior space with a bonus room above it.

Close to Shopping

• Publix
• Belfaire Towne Village
• Target
• Best Buy

Schultz Park and Post office, the Church of the Cross, fire department and the Bluffton Historic District are minutes away.

Models -Square feet-Price

• Holly at 1344 Square feet - $169900
• The Laurel  at 1566  Square feet -$179,900
• The Mulberry at 1728 Square feet- $187,900
• The  Redbud at 1728 Square feet - $192,900
• The Sweetbay at Square feet 2078- $199,900
• The Tupelo at 2400 Square feet - $209,900

There may also be closing costs and other incentives Prices are subject to change without notice.

There are still a number of lot choices available.

If you'd like to see these models, or other homes in the Bluffton area, please contact me.

843-368-9146

Bluffton Schools  and Contact Information

That's what the media would have you believe. It's time to tap into reality.

 SURVEY SAYS:

I did a Quick Survey, to see whether or not  there is any money out there that banks were willing to lend.

I put a call into a local branch of a one of the largest banks in the nation:

(I can't name names) and asked these questions.

SHOW ME THE MONEY  

1. Do you have money  to loan?  "Yes, we do."  
2. Have requirements changed much: "No"
3. How about FICO Scores: "in Mid 600 range is OK."
4. What types of Loans do you offer?  "Conventional 30 yr, 15 yr, 5 Yr Arms"
5. How much down? "10%"
6. How about first time home buyers? "we do have special programs for them."

What does that tell consumers?   There will be financing for buyers who want to buy their home if they're wanting to sell and there is money for them if they choose to finance their next home.  

Next call was to a car dealer,  They work with 200 LENDERS and only ONE of the lenders  bit the dust--  

I can buy a car for 0% down and FINANCE IT for 5 years at 0%! If you have reasonable credit you can drive. If your credit isn't squeaky clean, they can work with that...

What does that tell you--it's time to buy a CAR-- A BIG  Gas Gizzling SUV--And a barrel of oil is under 88 Bucks and falling.--that's what's falling, not the sky.

The UNDERGROUND BANKS??

  Gee whiz--must be a whole secret system of banks out there who want to give us money

I suggest you do you own survey. I check out what's happening in the real world, the media paints an entirely different picture for the public.

CHIN UP!

The Bad News Bears are tooting their horns:

"Wall street is down. The economy is down. Things are reeeeeeallly bad."

WHAT SHALL WE DO??????

"Drink Up?"

"Give Up?" 

"or  Look UP?"

Recall how blessed we are to live in a country like this--where there will never be a lack of opportunity