Mortgage rates have shown a downward trend recently, settling at levels not seen in roughly a year.   As of October 9, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to  6.30%  from  6.34%  the previous week. Similarly, the 15-year fixed rate declined to  5.53%  from  5.55% . Rates have mostly fluctuated within the 6% to 7% range during 2025.    This recent drop follows a period of significant increases, with rates peaking at a 23-year high in 2023. The decline is attributed to

Each week I will be selecting a few properties of various price points, property types, and areas, that I've identified as some of the Best Buys/Opportunities in The Lowcountry.

Each week I will be selecting a few properties of various price points, property types, and areas, that I've identified as some of the...

Each week I will be selecting a few properties of various price points, property types, and areas, that I've identified as some of the...

The May 2025 market stats are in, and whether you’re considering buyer, selling, or are just curious, here’s what you need to know. (See...

From rising home prices to mortgage rate swings, the housing market has left a lot of people wondering what’s next – and whether now is...

A Comparative Analysis by Chris Della Rosa, Realtor Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, is a popular destination known for its...

Cheers to the finest time of the year in the Lowcountry! The Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival is returning from March 23-29,...

Below are three charts. The first is for Hilton Head Island detached Homes. The second is for Hilton Head Island Condos/Villas, and the...

Say goodbye to the ordinary as home design moves toward the extraordinary with an extra-personalized aesthetic. Homes today fulfill a lot...

Just like interior design, holiday trends are getting bolder. Holiday décor trends this year are channeling bright red Christmas trees...

( Included in this e-Newsletter: 3rd Quarter Market Report, Greater Hilton Head Area and The Lowcountry Statistics, Area Events, Area...

Fall is finally settled in and Halloween is right around the corner, so that means Spooky Season is in full effect. And what better way...

Everyone understands that cosmetic changes and material improvements can add value to a home. But there are some other issues that could...

Not sure if the time is right or if you are ready to take the plunge? Get INSIDER TIPS and the answers to the six main questions you need...

With Halloween just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about how to make your home absolutely Spooktacular. Here are several...

Mortgage rates and the housing market Lower rates are expected to bring some relief to housing markets, which have undergone a period of...

As a resident of the island for over 25 years (and a visitor since the mid 80s), a popular question that I get often is "what are your...

A question I'm asked regularly is "Is there anything we can do to improve the value of our home before selling"? Of course there are many...