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Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - September 2026
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By Paige Rose | October 13, 2026

Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - September 2026

September 2026 Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update: Fewer Listings, Different Local Stories
The September 2026 Lowcountry real estate reports reveal a market that requires a closer look. Across the broader reporting region, inventory declined and luxury contract activity increased. Yet properties took…

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By Paige Rose | October 7, 2026

Hilton Head’s No. 1 Island Ranking & Luxury Resort Investment

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Alan R. Seller
Chip helped us sell our home and we could not recommend him highly enough. Clearly knows the local market and all the relevant players which was a huge advantage for us. And he always went above and beyond helping us as out of town owners -- even something as menial as moving furniture in/out of storage he was more than willing to help us with himself. We also had a great experience with the rest of the team getting the marketing materials prepared and published in really short order. Give Chip a call if you need help buying or selling a home!
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Dave & Sharon Sun City Sellers
As my wife and I celebrated our 61st anniversary last week, we also celebrated the sale of our Bluffton-Hilton Head area home! In our 61 years together, this was only the 2nd home we have ever sold. The vast experience and extensive knowledge of the Sun City area, combined with the utmost care for our entire process from Shelley, Gary and Allison, resulted in a seamless transaction. Their team took care of our sale from the pre-listing/listing, the staging, the competitive price point, the high quality marketing tools/brochure, and the special attention to every last detail while we were 800 miles away! Our home pended in the first week and closed with ease. We were so fortunate to have been paired with The Elliott Team through our daughter's (realtor in Indiana) Leading RE Referral Department. We not only found remarkable realtors, we found some very special "new friends". They are truly worthy of a 10 star rating... simply the best! 
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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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Nate Swearer Hilton Head Island
Richard helped us purchase a home in Bluffton, and we couldn't be happier! He goes above and beyond for his clients, is a long-time Hilton Head resident, and has a great feel for the market. Experienced, patient, honest, straightforward, and trustworthy. Because of his local knowledge, he also knows exactly who to go to for loans, insurance, attorneys, inspections, repairmen, landscapers, contractors...you name it, he has an answer. 100%, 10/10, 5 Stars, whatever the scoring metric, he is one of the best.
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Carrissa McLaughlin Savannah, GA
Finding a realtor while home hunting from out of town can be challenging, however, Hannah made the process easy. She made herself available whenever we needed to come see homes (even the day of her daughter’s 3rd birthday party). She kept great communication throughout the whole process, staying on top of everything that came our way with our new construction home. Whether you’re buying or selling, out of town or local, choosing Hannah for your realtor will make the whole process a lot smoother.
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Greg W, Hilton Head Island
Richard was very helpful with his knowledge of contractors and other service providers on Hilton Head. When we first purchased in 2014 through the sale of home in 2020 we occasionally called him for suggestions. The providers he gave us were always timely and competitive pricewise.
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Dave & Mary (Glenview, IL / Bluffton, SC / HHI, SC)
When we decided to buy a villa on Hilton Head Island in 2001.  Rich helped find the perfect spot for us.  After that we bought and sold at least half a dozen times in Hilton Head and Bluffton, including a lot to build on.  All of our transactions were made easier because of Rich and the resources he can bring to bear.  Buying and selling properties can be stressful, but Rich is experienced and helps navigate through every issue whether it is the negotiation, inspection or move - he has seen it all and has the contacts to bring in to help.  We wouldn’t think of buying or selling a property without Rich who has become a friend as well as our realtor.
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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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Satisfied Client
I have worked in my lifetime with over 20 real estate brokers. Buying and selling property in many different areas of the country is pretty typical for me. I must say that James Wedgeworth is by far the BEST broker I have ever dealt with. I could get into particulars and it would take an hour to write this review. So let me bullet point: -Professional -Extremely knowledgeable both to SC laws and local customs -Never say never attitude -Great negotiator -Superb listening skills -Amazing support staff (Erin is a rock star) -Kind, funny, witty and overall true southern gentleman. When push came to shove, he got the deal listed and sold in 6 days at my asking price. I can’t say enough. He took what was a difficult situation and made it work. Thank you James!
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Al and Diana Hilton Head Island
We can't thank you enough for all your hard work, patience & professionalism in helping us finally find the perfect home for our next stage of life. Your expertise in the HHI real estate market is extraordinary & it shows. Working through the searching stage, to the offer  & contract, inspection to closing, we knew we had chosen the perfect man for the job. You patiently walked us through every stage, & we can't thank you enough, Andy [Twisdale], & will certainly recommend you in the future.  YOU'RE THE BEST
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Buyer - Doug Milnes Bluffton, SC
My wife and I had three busy and fun-filled days with Shayne. She came with a strong understanding of Bluffton and Beaufort, making quick connections with her computer and phone. Lots of multitasking! Highly recommend Shayne for a home search in the Lowcountry. Looking forward to our future purchase with her. An incredibly nice person as well!
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Peter & Janet Dawson Rose Dhu Creek Plantation
We recently purchased a home in Bluffton and had the pleasure of working with Sara Huiss throughout the transaction. From our initial property search through closing, Sara was responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. She was always available to answer questions, coordinate inspections, gather information, and keep the process moving forward. What we appreciated most was her willingness to go above and beyond. She took the time to introduce us to the equestrian facilities within Rose Dhu Creek Plantation and helped arrange conversations with people in the community so that we could better understand the neighborhood and its amenities. That extra effort was extremely helpful and gave us confidence in our decision. Sara was an effective advocate for our interests and helped make what could have been a complicated transaction much smoother. We are very pleased with our experience and would not hesitate to recommend Sara to anyone buying or selling property in the Bluffton area.
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Alina and Cezar M.
"Hiring Michelle to help us find and purchase a property was the best thing we could do in purchasing the property we wanted and liked. She is amazing, very knowledgeable, professional, kind, always available, answering all the questions we had always in a timely manner, making sure we understood the entire process. We are highly recommending her and her team! Thank you, Michelle."
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Bill and Diane Watt Hilton Head Island
Christina did a fantastic job! She was professional, knowledgeable, and competent throughout the entire process of selling our home. Most importantly, she listened! She "heard" our expectations and offered realistic advice that resulted in a quick and successful sale. She was in constant contact during the sale and even graciously offered assistance on the purchase of our new home. She goes "above and beyond" for her clients. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her and recommend Christina to anyone considering the sale of their home.
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Keith & Amy Buyers - Hampton Lake
Shelley and Gary were nothing but the utmost professional individuals from the moment we were introduced to them. We were referred to them through another agent with no first-hand knowledge of their track record. We could not have gotten any luckier, especially since we were purchasing through a builder and almost decided not to use an agent. Shelley and Gary were patient, consultative and two people we could rely on through an extremely unpleasant homebuilding experience. They remained a calming force when we were issued threats of contract cancellation by the builder to continued shared disappointment and empathy in a process that conversations often included "We've never seen/dealt with anything like this". They endured our frustration with a patient ear while dealing with their own challenges dealing with a builder whose communication was terrible at best, and on more than one occasion inconsistent and untrustworthy. Shelley and Gary are two agents who work for every penny they earn through honest communication and a dedication to their client's best interests. We are so very fortunate to have been introduced to them and even more so to have put our trust in them to help our family with our home buying/building process. As someone who has spent the last 25+ years in the housing finance industry and understands many of the obstacles and complexities homebuyers endure, I can truly say that having Shelley and Gary on our side is something our family will always be thankful for. They are not only our realtors and trusted advisors but two wonderful people we can call our friends.
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Krista was incredible. She worked with us for over a year to find the perfect home in the Bluffton area. Hard working, friendly, and knowledgeable, you will not be disappointed. She will work diligently to find you the right house but give you enough space to decide what is right for you or your family. We communicated constantly throughout the process and she was responsive at almost any hour in the day! Krista will find your dream home! We are happy to call her our friend and our realtor. We provide our highest recommendation!
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Priscilla Hilton Head Island
Drew Butler is the most professional real estate person we have used.  He is very personable.  Living in various plantations on Hilton Head Island gives him expert knowledge about property on the island.   His expertise in knowing property value and how to market property so that it sells is #1.  Drew listed our property and the second person that looked at our property purchased it.   If you have property to sell or if you are interested in purchasing property on beautiful Hilton Head Island, Drew Butler is your agent!
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Joseph Swain
We worked with Richard on 2 buys and 1 sell in Hilton Head Island, SC. During these 3 business transactions Richard proved to be very professional and knowledgeable. He guided us to fair pricing and was patient with us and the counterparties. He followed up and the cleanliness of the house we bought and made sure it was spotless on the day we moved in. I recommend you contact him if you have any interest in buying or selling on Hilton Head. I assure you will be very pleased with his service and knowledge of the area.
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Maggie M.
"Buying a house with Cort Lifestyle Pros was like having dinner with old friends. They helped us with every step of the process and anticipated our needs. Daniel and Debbie Cort went above and beyond before, during and after our home purchase. We will definitely recommend them to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home.” 
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Andre & Erin N. Buyer & Seller - Bluffton / Hilton Head
Dan and Debbie have walked us through the selling of our home in Bluffton and the purchase of 2 oceanfront condos on Hilton Head. They both are truly masters of their trade! They perfectly complement each other in their skills which makes for a winning combination and successful results. They are knowledgeable about the area, diligently do their homework. and have have stellar marketing and negotiation skills. But what stands out to us is their excellent people and communication skills. They both make you feel like you are their only client, are responsive to questions, network and coordinate well with other realtors and service agencies and maintain professionalism, a positive outlook and a good sense of humor throughout the process! We highly recommend them!
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7 Holbrook Drive, Beaufort - Sellers
"Alec is a professional through and through. His knowledge of his craft is impressive. I think what I enjoyed about working with Alec the most is he always kept me up to date at every turn so I always knew what to expect. He is committed to getting the job done and he did just that. I would highly recommend Alec to anyone looking to either buy or sell a home in the Beaufort, SC area."
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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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Buyers of 39 Net Menders Loop
Alec was great right from the start at listening to what we wanted and pivoting as we worked through where we wanted to buy property near Beaufort. He was always working for us to find the right properties and builders. We would recommend him to anyone either buying or selling a home and especially if you’re moving into the Lowcountry from out of state.
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Diana Sroufe - Fellow Charter One Realty Colleague
I first had the opportunity to work with Sabeth Biangone when she represented the buyers and I represented the sellers in a transaction. From the beginning, we worked extremely well together. We each understood who we represented and advocated for our respective clients, but we also understood that ultimately we had a shared goal—to bring our buyers and sellers together and get everyone successfully to the closing table. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work with Sabeth in other situations, and I’ve seen firsthand how much she genuinely cares about her clients. She has a wonderful ability to reassure them, listen to their concerns and confidently guide them through the decisions that come with buying or selling a home. One experience that particularly impressed me was when Sabeth invited me to meet with clients whose Belfair home she was preparing to list. She had represented them when they purchased the property, and when they questioned whether her recommended listing price might be too low, Sabeth wanted another perspective from someone with extensive experience in the Belfair market. I thought that said a great deal about her. Her priority wasn't proving that she was right—it was making sure her clients had the information and confidence they needed to make the right decision. Sabeth and I have become friends since that first transaction, and I have tremendous respect for her both personally and professionally. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again—whether we're on the same side of a transaction or sitting across the table representing our respective clients.  
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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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Mark, Ethan, and their team did a great job with the sale of our house. Through ever changing markets and adversity with buyers, they managed to sell the home quickly, according to our moving timeline. They had all of the resources we could need at the ready and scheduled all required inspections and maintenance for us. Highly recommended.
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Steve Twait Hilton Head Island
Monica was terrific in our search for our home. In a competitive market, her excellent insight and strategy helped us secure the home of our dreams. She also prepped us for selling our townhome which sold for top dollar the day it was listed. We highly recommend her for buying or selling on Hilton Head Island.
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Marcia Murphy Sea Pines (Calibogue Club)
My husband Jim and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Andy, having first bought a beautiful condominium and more recently our dream home. Andy has been courteous, efficient, and respect­ful. He has made the often times difficult job of buying real estate easy. His knowledge of HHI real estate is well founded. We would highly recommend Andy to our friends and anyone looking for their special place on the island.
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Bert DeFazio (Seller) 164 Blythe Island Drive, Bluffton SC
If anyone is looking to sell or buy a home, Lonnie Goulet is the realtor to contact. She goes above and beyond to make what can be a difficult experience, turn into an easy transition. She will jump in to help even if it is not part of her job. This is our second experience working with Lonnie and never once has she tried to mislead us to make a sale. She is such an HONEST LADY...... and a Beautiful one to boot......Highly recommend Her....
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Satisfied Client Beaufort, SC
Excellent experience from pricing through the presentation of the property. Enjoyable, straightforward, professional, and highly satisfactory. Would highly recommend Alec Smith's services.
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