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Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - September 2026

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Hilton Head Island’s single-family home prices remained relatively steady as available inventory declined.…

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Art & Connie Tonkinson sellers 100 Coggins Point Road
We have used Christina to represent us in the past.  When it came time to sell our Port Royal Home, we knew who to call.  Christina made the sale of our home so easy.  At our 1st meeting, she quickly and efficiently explained the complicated documents.  Christina advised us on preparing our home to present to prospective buyers.  We had over 25 showings! We received multiple offers and once again, she guided us with suggestions to facilitate the best offer and terms.  Christina’s advise was extremely important.  Christina is GREAT!  
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Joan & Steve Sellers - Rose Dhu Creek Plantation
Steve and I are so happy that we selected Shelley and Gary to sell our home in Rose Dhu Creek Plantation.  We have been married 50 years and over that period of time we have purchased and sold 17 homes.  The process of buying and selling real estate is very familiar to us and it is without hesitation, that we can say that Gary and Shelley are the best, most professional and experienced agents we have ever met.  When anyone was in our home, they were always in attendance to answer any questions and assure that showings and inspections were concluded with optimum results. They facilitated the process of moving far beyond what one should expect from real estate agents.  We hired Shelley and Gary based on a recommendation from a neighbor and friend and so glad that we did.
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Steve and Kathy E. Sellers of 180 Colonnade Club Villas - April 2025
We are extremely grateful to Drew Butler and his team for going above and beyond in helping us sell our condo in Hilton Head.  His marketplace expertise, initiative, responsiveness, and communications helped us achieve our goals while feeling totally supported every step of the way. He is one of the most knowledgeable, effective, and supportive realtors we’ve ever worked with and unequivocally recommend him.
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Jillian and Damon Burton & Jo Ann Lyons Hilton Head Island
We recently purchased a home in Hilton Head Island.  We are moving from out of state so that presented its own set of problems.  The transaction couldn’t have gone smoother.  Let me start by saying we have bought and sold several properties and normally don’t use a realtor.  When we purchase our next few rentals on the island we will absolutely use Christina Forbis.  She thought of everything, she was responsive, kind, genuine, honest, and upfront.  She knows how to do her job and then exceeds your expectations.  You are in good hands if you choose Christina as your realtor.  Her knowledge of the area is priceless. 
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Melody G.
Debbie and Daniel Cort are amazing! They are very helpful and walk through the whole process with you. Very responsive and there are no bad questions. I was very impressed with their knowledge of the market and their drive to find exactly what you are looking for. When it came time to make an offer they were right on top of everything and kept us in the loop of all the changes made by the sellers. I highly recommend them as they are very professional and friendly and will find you the home you are looking for.
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Bob and Grace Hilton Head Island
Drew made the process of finding the right property very easy, especially because we were not local.  His knowledge of the "personality" of each area in the HH region was especially useful.  Most helpful was his ability to identify properties coming available before listing which allowed us a first mover advantage - always a plus in real estate transactions.  Drew and his assistant, Kim, couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating since we were out of town during and subsequent to the closing.  They both acted as our true agent and helped make the entire transaction seamless! If I have the opportunity to recommend real estate professionals to others I will certainly steer them to Drew and Kim!
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Dick and Meg S. – Sellers of 21 Balmoral Place - December 2024
We recently sold our house with Drew Butler. The process was very successful from start to finish. Drew brought the data which made the pricing decision easy, his suggestions to “ready” the house for buyers was effective and not overly complicated. We had early showings and a buyer in several days at full price. Drew and his assistant, Kim Burke, were helpful through the inspection and follow-up. They were great at communications right up through the closing. It is extremely helpful that Drew knows Indigo Run and all the reasons it is the place to be on Hilton Head.
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Warren and Jane Miller, Bluffton, SC
As Jane and I sit in our incredible new home, we reflect on how we got here. As a couple that has moved 8 times, you are without a doubt the best realtor we have ever worked with. I realize I am not the easiest person to please, yet at every turn, you were there with a calmness to help us through the process. Your ability to find a home that suited both of us was not an easy task, yet your determination never wavered. You negotiated a very good price for us, and even after the sale, you continue to help us with anything that comes up; be it following up with the builder, recommending places to eat, or even finding us a handyman. You even delivered us a warm meal while we were unpacking. You can’t imagine how much that meant to us. To put it simply, Jack Menzie is the best realtor we have ever worked with.  Determined, thorough, honest, transparent, and willing to help at every turn. On top of that, we feel we gained a friend. Our gratitude is deep, and we are happy to share your good work with anyone.  Please don’t hesitate to ask if there is anything we can do for you. We came to you looking for a house, and you found us a home. Many thanks Jack, well done!!!
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Jeff Heslop
Simply awesome team. We could not be more impressed with the totally professional, extremely knowledgeable, and friendly approach they provide. Caring, genuinely interested in providing solutions that met our needs. We could not be more pleased, and give them our strongest recommendation!
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Dennis & Carol Draeger Hilton Head Island
We have done several transactions with Andy. He is professional, a good communicator and works very hard for his clients. We highly recommend Andy.
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Ron Talley, Bluffton, SC
Hello Jack. Tracy and I wanted to thank you for the valuable services you provided to us on several transactions during the past 12 months. We appreciated your prompt attention and input while keeping our transactions moving toward timely closing.  We will certainly recommend you and Charter One to others in the future.
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Marshall and Lynne Coleman
Selling a house is not easy for the seller or their agent. Emotions, economics, and the many variables in between can make for a stressful situation all around. Thankfully, we had Diana (first as our longtime friend then as our agent) to guide us through the process with resounding success. From pricing to staging to negotiating, Diana was always there for us. Her work ethic and attention to detail are second-to-none. Diana got us the price we were looking for and was a very effective liaison between us and the eventual buyer. Heck, she even arranged for some of our furnishings to be sold at auction after the transaction closed! And did we mention she knows Belfair better than anyone on the planet?! Thank you Diana for helping us start a new chapter in our lives….
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Kathryn Jobson Prospective Lowcountry Buyer
"Matt and Kara [Raehn] were a pleasure to meet and work with! Although the majority of the time we corresponded with them from afar, how genuine they are and their ability to listen and understand our needs, made us feel comfortable and certain that they had our best interest at heart. In combination with their vast local knowledge of the Bluffton/Hilton Head area, they are top notch agents and we'd confidently recommend them to anyone looking to relocate!"
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Dan & Debbie H. – Sellers of 36 Wiler’s Creek Way – July 2024
Drew Butler did an outstanding job selling our home. This was the 3rd home that we sold with Drew as our agent. We had previously bought 2 homes with the help of Drew. Drew is very detail oriented, and we think that really helps sell the home. This latest home was only on the market for a short time, and we got our asking price! If I was buying or selling a house in Indigo Run Hilton Head Island, I would use Drew as my agent!
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Megan E. Buyer & Seller
"Gary and Shelley have been a pleasure to work with both selling and buying a home. They are accessible day and night and make you feel like you are their first priority. There is no obstacle they can’t help you work through. Highly recommended!!!"
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Hilton Head Island Seller
Having been close to four previous Hilton Head Island real estate transactions in which Dave was the agent, twice for the Buyer and twice for the Seller, when it came time to sell my own condo on Skull Creek I didn’t give any thought to asking anyone else to help me as the Seller’s agent. Dave has years of experience on the island and he is very aware of the current market. As expected I benefited from his calm and wise guidance during the entire process. Dave was extremely valuable in recommending people to take care of the issues that were identified during inspection. Other businesses that I called ignored my call, but Dave knows reliable people. And where Dave went above and beyond, in my opinion, was that several times when those folks came to take care of an inspection item I was not available to be there – Dave met the trades people and waited while they did the work, or until I was able to arrive. That was a huge help to me. I highly recommend Dave if you are buying or selling a house or condo on Hilton Head Island.
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Tim and Lisa Hilton Head Island
Christina Forbis has her pulse on the real estate market and worked tirelessly to make our dream come true. We highly recommend Christina – she is the “go to” realtor on the island!
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Christian Shaw Old Town Bluffton Seller
“Matt and Kara Raehn made the incredibly daunting task of selling our first home extremely manageable and less scary. While it was a ton of work, they made sure to hold my hand through it all and taught us how to get our home ready to list and made sure it sold for what we were hoping for. We quite literally could not have done it without them!”
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Lisa B. Berkeley Hall Buyer
"Matt and Kara [Raehn] are excellent real estate agents. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and understand how to solve problems. They are true professionals and I recommend them without reservation."
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John Quinn Palmetto Hall
Andy Reed has been my real estate agent for approximately one year. Andy is a high energy sales person who cares for his customers and his business. He has the highest integrity and will always explain the pluses and minuses of a situation. I recommend Andy Reed and the Reed Group for con­sideration as your real estate professionals.
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Charles Irish Port Royal Seller
We’ve owned a home in Port Royal since 2006 and over that time have met numerous realtors who profess to know the Port Royal market.  Christina Forbis however, is the only one who really does.  She has an excellent knowledge of the area, as well as past, current and upcoming listings and sales.  She gave us a thorough market analysis and discussed things we should consider doing to improve the marketability, and sales price of our home.  With us living out of state, she handled everything to make the sale go through, beginning with advance marketing to professional photographs of our home, verification of HOA assessment payments, arranging for carpet cleaning, coordinating the repair work with our handyman, termite inspection, to recommend of a closing attorney.  This is our fourth real estate purchase or sale in Hilton Head Island, but our first with Christina.  Her level of customer service far exceeds the others.  We’ll never use anyone else; she’s great.
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Eric C.
I wish there were more star to rate the Corts. THEY ARE FANTASTIC!! So professional. So responsive. So helpful. So honest. From pricing, to listing, to showing, to closing and finding our next house, Daniel and Debbie are an amazing team. We are so thankful we chose them!
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Nick & Carol
“ It has been a pleasure to work with Paul Rittenhouse.. Selling a house is such a stressful experience. Using Paul as our agent took much of the worry out of the process. Paul is a no-nonsense, get-it-done kind of guy. He always extended an invitation to call him if we had any questions. What was so amazing about Paul, was he responded so quickly no matter what the question or concern was. We have had other experiences buying and selling homes, but we have never had anyone who genuinely seemed to care about us and our needs. His attention to detail is second to none; therefore, we highly recommend Paul to get the job done in the best possible way.”
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Calvin Purchase
“Ethan James is simply the best Real Estate agent in Beautiful Beaufort. He does not settle for less and will always give it his best!”
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Melanie and Lyles Glenn Palmetto Bluff
As one of the original members of the Palmetto Bluff real estate team and the longest serving member of that team, few if any know Palmetto Bluff and Palmetto Bluff real estate as well as Keene Reese. We surely benefitted from his depth of knowledge and excellent relationships when we purchased and developed our Palmetto Bluff homesite. Keene’s wonderful personality and superior character added to our very favorable experience. We certainly intend to involve Keene in our next Lowcountry transaction.
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“The formula for Sabrina's success is based on three simple tenets: honesty, persistence and an unparalleled commitment to us. This was not our first rodeo in searching to make a change, and we benefited from Sabrina's proven sales record, smart negotiating skills and 30 years of real estate experience! From the initial phone call to the day of closing and beyond, Sabrina made the transaction easy, understandable, and stress-free. Sabrina gave us an unrivaled level of service, with frequent updates and regular communication to ensure that you'll always feel updated on the process. There is no doubt that I would let Sabrina help us find or sell our next home!”
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Roy Prater - Seller Seascape Villas, Hilton Head Island
Excellent to work with very informative and helpful in selling my condo!
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Annie Andrews (316 Farnsleigh Seller & 18 Ghost Pony Buyer)
“My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Matt and Kara on the sale of our home and the purchase of a lot in a different neighborhood. Matt and Kara are a dream to work with! Their approach is a balance of listening to your wants/needs and using their expert knowledge to offer excellent direction, advice, and feedback. They are proactive, diligent, trustworthy, and professional, but above all they are kind and a joy to spend time with!! They went above and beyond, and the whole experience has been better than we could have expected! We would recommend them to anyone, and everyone looking to buy or sell in the Lowcountry!”
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Melissa T.
Debbie and Daniel were fantastic from start to finish! They went above and beyond to make the purchase as easy as possible. They were also able to recommend a great financial and legal team to work with throughout our process. We highly recommend them and will definitely use them for future purchases.
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Jimmy Sain and Mike Wiggins 3 Claire Drive, Hilton Head Island
We never fully knew just how much difference a great sales agent could help with the sale of our home until we had the good fortune to contact Christina Forbis. From the very first meeting until closing Christina was by our side the entire time. Her marketing skills, staging suggestions, excellent communication skills and attention to detail let us know quickly that we had made the right choice. She spent so much time working for us we often commented about when did she possibly have time to work with other clients. Choose Christina Forbis - you will not be disappointed. 
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