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What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan

What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan For anyone considering a move to Hilton Head Island, one question tends to come up sooner or later: What is being done about traffic getting on and off the island?
There is now a much clearer…

Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026: What Lowcountry Buyers Should Know
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026: What Lowcountry Buyers Should Know

What’s New at the Lowcountry’s Private Golf Communities in 2026?
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

What’s New at the Lowcountry’s Private Golf Communities in 2026?

Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - August 2026
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 16, 2026

Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - August 2026

More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards
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By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards

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By Paige Rose | September 9, 2026

How to Choose the Right Lowcountry Community: Lorri Hunter’s Advice for Relocating Buyers

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Experience the Coastal Lowcountry of South Carolina, where waterfront living meets Southern charm. From the sun-kissed beaches of Hilton Head Island to the historic streets of Beaufort, the vibrant communities of Bluffton, life here is a perfect blend of luxury, nature, and relaxation.

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Whether you’re searching for a Hilton Head beachfront home, a Bluffton golf community property, or a Beaufort waterfront estate, Charter One Realty offers unparalleled expertise. Explore oceanfront homes, condos, villas, land, and commercial properties across the Lowcountry and beyond.

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Buyers - 17 Little Johns Retreat Rose Hill - Bluffton
Sanders was a huge asset to our process / purchase. He was knowledgeable, organized and extremely personable. I would rate him 6 stars on all categories if I could. He was very patient in our process but also very communicative. We purchased from Maine, so our process could be considered a bit longer than a typical transaction. He had a great balance of being "in touch", but not too vigorous which I really appreciated. I am very confident when I say that anybody has Sanders represent them in a transaction will be very pleased with his work. He is a very genuine and honest. After the sale he didn't stop trying to help us get situated in Low Country. We don't plan to have another transaction soon, but there is no question Sanders would be our first call if we did!
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Craig and Ann Hunt Beaufort, SC
Marisa (Light Cain) and Ann (Walton) are the Dynamic Duo! It Started with Marisa sending us all the latest and greatest listings for months – Then we popped into town last Sept and showed up around everywhere! They were an absolute pleasure to work with, showing us some amazing properties/communities in Beaufort, all the while answering all of our questions, educating us on the area, and genuinely caring about us and what we were looking for. When we found our dream home, they dug in handling all of the leg work, negotiation, paperwork, etc., truly making our experience of buying a house out of state as stress free as possible! If you're looking for Agents who give support, expertise, and thoughtfulness, Marisa and Ann deliver! We liked them so much we keep in touch and look forward to having them over for dinner soon!
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Brett T. Bluffton
Working with Debbie Cort was absolutely seamless and perfect. Our Family needed to relocate to the area from Florida and we had no idea where to start looking for our new home. My wife sent an email regarding a property we might be interested in and Debbie responded immediately! We shared our lifestyle and current type of home we owned to help Debbie show us the best neighborhood to suit us in the shortest time frame. After 2-3 trips from Florida to look at our home buying options we landed on a beautiful home in Bluffton with the amenities that were exactly to our needs! Without Debbie Cort we wouldn't have been able to make our move happen so smooth. And we have built a great friendship along the way. Debbie puts her heart and soul into the entire process. And was always available for any questions that came up. Thanks Debbie and Dan!
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Linda Courey-Degnan
I don't even know how to begin reviewing the experience my wife and I had with Linda as our realtor. If I could give 10 stars, I would! She's that good. Linda is a total professional, but I feel like she became our good friend too. Friendly, smart, punctual, helpful, and thorough are just a few of the descriptions that apply. She made the entire process of buying our beach condo so much easier. She has a folder full of contacts of other pros just like her. "Need an attorney? I got a guy". "Need a home inspector? I got a guy" (This is New Jersey, after all...). Even after the sale she supplied us with names and numbers of handymen, floor experts, plumbers, you name it. Throughout the buying process, she was always there to text or call. There was no such thing as a stupid question. (And we had a bunch of them...) They were all answered. She was such a fantastic communications bridge between us, the listing agent, our attorney, and the HOA. My wife and I highly recommend Linda. We have every confidence that you will be pleased with the detailed service she will render you. We were so lucky we found her. She's the first friend we've made in our new neighborhood and we will remain in touch with her. She told us to call anytime if we need a recommendation. We will. And we will call to invite her for cocktails once the place is decorated!
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Lori Ferguson
We have worked with Becky Herman for many years and several real estate transactions. We would not call anyone else. She’s the best.
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Patti Bohlin, Alexandria, Virginia
Charter One Realty, Marisa Cain, my agent and Mary Williams the selling agent were amazing to work with. The communication between agents and then to me was on point and done in a timely manner. I was located in VA so the majority of my experience was done long distance. Everything was handled efficiently through settlement and I couldn’t be happier. I wholeheartedly recommend using Charter One Realty, you won’t regret your decision.
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Donna Rynone Family of a Seller
It is my pleasure to highly recommend Shelley and Gary Elliott for all your real estate needs. They went above and beyond to list and sell my brother's home. From the very beginning, Shelley and Gary took the time to meet with me on Memorial Day, since I was in town for only a short time. They were able to understand my needs and provided valuable insights and guidance throughout the entire process. When I had to return home, they spent countless hours overseeing the work that needed to be done on my brother's home. Gary kept me updated every step of the way with photos, videos and texts. Since I could not be there, they recommended and lined up reputable resources to complete the work that needed to be done. Shelley was always honest and transparent with me. She was always available to answer my many questions and concerns. Shelley walked me through the process step by step, even though I was out of state. I highly recommend Shelley and Gary to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. They are true professionals. They will work tirelessly to ensure that their client's needs are met. Thank you for everything!
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Satisfied Client Hilton Head Island
I recently had the pleasure of working with David Wedgeworth to sell my home. From our initial conversations and throughout the whole process, David was always professional and highly knowledgeable about the local market and made sure I always felt like a priority. At each step in the whole process, David came through with a commitment to excellence. David and his staff always went out of their way to ensure every detail was taken care of, from arranging inspections to finding qualified people to do any necessary repairs. He came to the house in a tropical storm to make sure that everything was ship-shape and to see if I required any assistance. He was especially knowledgeable about my neighborhood and was able to answer questions and help a buyer understand living on a marsh. He has lived on Hilton Head his whole life and the knowledge he has gained from that is incredibly broad and helpful to buyers and sellers alike.
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Beverly S. Sun City Seller
The Elliotts are quite the team!!! They work extremely well together and never leave a stone unturned. After selling several homes over 50 years, they, without a doubt, provided the best service of any realtor I have previously used. I would not hesitate to call on them again myself or to recommend them to others.
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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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“Exceptionally responsive and handled a challenging timeline well. Helped us find the ideal investment property for our needs/budget. Went above and beyond to help navigate our purchase fully remote; from virtual tour, to inspections, to closing. Excellent for those from the northeast looking for investment properties in the Hilton Head area and understanding the differences in real estate transactions in SC vs. NY/NJ. Highly recommended!”
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Cliff and Charlene Goss Hilton Head Island
We highly recommend Les Jones for realtor services. He recently helped us purchase a home and we were both impressed and appreciative of his highly professional services. He listened closely to our interests and performed diligent research to identify several options. Then, he worked closely with our calendars to schedule property viewings. He provided valuable insight about the various locations and had great recommendations for navigating the closing process. We hope to work with him again in the future. 
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Jon & Suzi
"We can't thank Shelley and Gary enough for all of their help finding us our dream home! These days with inventory moving so quickly, by the time you see something out there on the real estate sites it is usually already gone. Shelley and Gary worked tirelessly (and I'm not just saying that, I mean tirelessly!) to find us this home that finally checked every one of our boxes, and there were a number of boxes! Shelley and Gary were super patient with our quest to find the perfect spot and I think enjoyed when we found the perfect home as much as we did! They were very helpful with our many many questions along the way and even though we have gone through the process of purchasing a home a few times before it always helps to have someone there to guide you through the process."
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Satisfied Client Beaufort, SC
Alec [Smith] really did an amazing job at helping us find our beautiful home. He was very knowledgeable about the area and community we were looking in. He gave us great guidance on locating a home that met all of our family's needs. He understood our unique situation and was willing to show us several homes until we found the right one for us. He was always willing to answer questions and was by our side the whole step of the way, and assisted us with everything we needed to close. If you're looking for a new home I would recommend Alec to help you.
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Eric Callahan May River Preserve Seller and Oldfield Buyer
"Matt and Kara were exceptional from start to finish - guiding us seamlessly through both selling our existing home and purchasing our new one. They were endlessly patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond for us, working seven days a week until every question was answered and every detail was taken care of. Their dedication and professionalism made the entire process stress-free. We couldn't recommend them more highly!"
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Jim and Pat - Belfair Sellers Bluffton, SC
There are rare, but special, times in life when a professional contact becomes a trusted friend.  Five years ago, Sabeth Biangone helped us find a community and a home, shepherded the myriad details of a long-distance house purchase, and defended our legal contract against a seller's agent who tried to start a bidding war.  When it became time to sell, she expertly guided us through pricing, timing, and presenting our home to its best advantage.  The result was a quick and easy sale.  She is professional but fun to work with, no-nonsense but sympathetic, tireless and generous with her time, and unfailingly available and supportive.  Our meeting years ago started with a random phone call to Charter One Realty, and we are so lucky that she’s the one who answered the call. Jim & Pat, 51 Lexington Drive, Belfair
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Seller of 172 Wheelhouse Drive - a record sale for that neighborhood Bluffton, SC
Sara was amazing - top notch, very professional and handled our sale with perfection. This was especially impressive given the challenging market we are in. She used her network effectively and was able to structure a creative deal that not only got us 5 offers in 3 days, but helped us land on the best one for our circumstances. - Highly recommended.
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Steve and Mary Ann Bock
Duke and Linda directed the sale of our home in a most professional way.  Their cadre of professionals put together an effective marketing effort that saved us time and removed any doubt about the outcome.   Duke especially is a man of few words, each chosen carefully with truth at their core.  In a profession marked by lots of hype and hoopla, Delcher’s do better.  They deliver results.
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Buyers - 13 Crosstree Windmill Harbour - Hilton Head Island
Sanders was a pleasure to work with and made our whole buying process quite easy. We started just "looking" and he was patient and willing to keep showing us although we said we weren't ready to buy yet. When we quickly changed our decision and had limited availability to go back out, he made himself available. His knowledge of both the local community and broader area is a strong help to those new to the area!! Even when thrown some "unusual" challenges, his attitude remained positive and, as stated, made the process easy. We couldn't give a realtor a higher recommendation!
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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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Satisfied Client
David was a gift to work with in relocating to the Lowcountry. He was amazingly patient in helping us find the right house for our family, and his team did an incredible job ensuring that getting to the closing table was smooth sailing. More than a wealth of information on all things real estate, David is high character and non-anxious agent is more concerned about helping you find the right property than in closing a deal. I could not recommend David more highly.
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Ed. H
Daniel and Debbie are super people who made our house purchase process a breeze. They were always very responsive and made us feel that we were their only client. Debbie and Daniel are courteous and very professional which is not always easy to find. You will not go wrong with this awesome team.
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Jeff Stutz
Lonnie Goulet handled the sale of our home. We found Lonnie to be knowledgeable, responsive, proactive, professional, thorough, and efficient. That’s a lot of positive adjectives to use about a Realtor’s performance and Lonnie earned it via her outstanding work. Our home was on the market for less than two weeks prior to receipt of an offer to purchase. She did a terrific job as a seller’s agent and we would not hesitate to call her if we buy or sell property in the low country in the future.
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Terri F. Hilton Head Island
Debbie and Daniel Cort are hard-working and dedicated to the community in and around the Hilton Head area. They are diligent in selling and finding homes for their customers. I contacted them to sell my home, hoping to put it on the market in November, and it was sold by the end of November. I was hesitant because it was a lifestyle change I was not sure about, but I put my trust in Debbie and Daniel, and they advised me through each step of the process. They answered every call and question that I had. Debbie and Daniel are great listeners, and they made suggestions that I followed, which made the process less stressful. Debbie and Daniel are kind and patient, and they make selling and buying homes a positive experience.
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Linda and John Bedker Sellers - Colleton River
Their presentations were supported by analytics. Real market research supported by real data. Very impressive. Historical and current data, broad and local data and most importantly, meaningful data. Delcher and Delcher made many of the unknowns to us known. We had not met them before engaging them to sell our home, but we felt from the very beginning that they knew us. They understood. Regular and timely communication was a top priority of ours and with Delcher and Delcher it is their foundation. In a very busy time, they would respond quickly with the answer we were seeking.  Not just talk, but a real and honest answer. For a very positive and professional real estate sale experience Delcher and Delcher is the top choice.
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Phil & Steve Buyers - Hilton Head Resort
Shelley and Gary are the best!  They helped myself and my brother purchase a condo at Hilton Head Resort.  We had a complicated situation with my brother being located in South Korea.  Timing and communication were tricky.  Every potential issue was handled with patience and understanding.  Their communication is top notch and expertise of the area is second to none.  We were able to get a fantastic deal in a very competitive and fast-moving market thanks to the hard work of Shelley and Gary.  You will not be disappointed with the service you and get from Shelley and Gary Elliott.
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Linda was fantastic - knowledgeable, very responsive and very professional. She made finding our dream home and selling our current vacation home an absolute breeze. Linda did an excellent job helping us sale our property on View Point Circle. She was a pleasure to work with and I will recommend her to others if buying or selling in Beaufort. 
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Jonathon J. HHI Condo Seller
We recently listed our vacation rental condo with Shelley and Gary, and it was a fantastic experience! We were kicking around the idea for a while and decided to test the water since it seemed like prices might have been going up and we figured we would see what happens. We talked to Shelley and Gary a bunch as we were deciding whether to list the unit or not, and they were incredibly helpful with all the information that they provided. Through that whole process we felt like they just wanted us to do what was best for us and we didn't feel any pressure at all to list it now as opposed to waiting. Shelley and Gary just gave us the facts with regard to current and recent listings and sales and stood behind us no matter what we decided. Ultimately, we decided to try the market for this unit, and it worked out better than we could have hoped! Throughout the entire process, the communication from Shelley and Gary was great. They made sure that we knew exactly what to expect from the process/next steps/etc...and whenever we had any questions, they were right on top of things. We have done a number of real estate transactions over the years and this experience was by far the smoothest and most pleasant one that we have had thanks to Shelley and Gary! Looking forward to the next one!
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Natasha Viswanathan
I’ve know Kara and Matt for many years. As partners in the business, I know my referrals are in great hands. There is something special about agents who have called Bluffton/Hilton Head home for decades. They just understand the area and what is important to buyers and sellers more uniquely than agents who didn’t grow up in the area. And their relationships cannot be underestimated as this is a relationship based town - they have some tremendous connections. If you’re looking for transparent and honest people who make your goals their goals, you’re in good hands with these two.
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Patrick S. Hilton Head Island
We started a search for Hilton Head properties a few months ago when we were connected to Daniel and Deb Cort. When I spoke to Daniel he listened to exactly what I was looking for and what I wanted to do. He offered up his suggestions as a friend would when helping you to make a decision. My wife and I immediately felt very comfortable with his tremendous knowledge of the Island and the best places to look. He was able to walk us through properties while we were in FL and his attention to detail was amazing as we bought a property without actually walking through it. We were able to do this because of the trust and faith we quickly put in him and his team. When we started the process of the offer and negotiation, his wife Deb took over and her attention to detail and follow up was AMAZING. Again, we were doing this from 4 hours away and needed someone to represent us as they would a family member. That is truly what they have become to us. We then got a number of suggestions from them on handymen and rental agents and they have all been spot on. I can't give enough of a 5 star rating here as I would love to give more. They treated us like family and when you are making a large purchase it can be overwhelming. They truly went the extra mile to do more than asked!
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