Great news!! For the first time in nearly three years, the number of homeowners falling behind on their mortgage has declined! The number of delinquent homeowners fell across the board – from homeowners who have missed just one payment to homeowners who missed more than one but are not yet in foreclosure. The end result [...]
Archive for the ‘Foreclosures’ Category
Number of Foreclosures Falling
Posted in Collins Group Realty, Foreclosures on February 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Behind the Scenes of Short Sales and Foreclosures…
Posted in Bluffton, Collins Group Realty, Foreclosures, Hilton Head Island, Short Sales on February 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s no surprise that the short sale process can be an incredibly cumbersome and stressful process for both buyers and sellers…but did you ever wonder what’s going on behind the scenes at the one of the country’s largest mortgage holders? Click on the video below for the suprising truth…
Seven Short Sale Myths
Posted in Collins Group Realty, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Did you know that you DON’T have to be behind on your mortgage to qualify for a short sale? How about that banks would prefer to work with you to sell the property rather than foreclose? These are just some of the many myths surrounding short sales and the short sale process that may lead [...]
Hilton Head Island Certified Distressed Property Expert
Posted in Collins Group Realty, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale on November 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hilton Head Island Certified Distressed Property Expert and Collins Group Realty owner and Broker-in-Charge, Chip Collins was recently interviewed by local newspaper, The Island Packet on the increasing prevalence of short sales and foreclosures in the Lowcountry market. Chip estimates that approximately 6 to 7 percent of the total local inventory is classified as a [...]
Survey Shows Homebuyers are Looking for Low Prices
Posted in 16 - Bluffton/Off Plantation, Belfair, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, Bluffton - Off Plantation, Bluffton Park, Colleton River, Collins Group Realty, D///Tm//////P///, Daufuskie Island, Folly Field, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale, Forest Beach, Hampton Hall, Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island - Off Plantation, Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Long Cove, Mill Creek At Cypress Ridge, Moss Creek, Oldfield, Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Dunes, Palmetto Hall Plantation, Pine Ridge, Pinecrest, Port Royal Plantation, Rose Dhu Creek, Rose Hill Plantation, Sea Pines, Shell Hall, Shipyard Plantation, Short Sales, South Carolina, Spanish Wells, Sun City, The Crescent, The Estate At Westbury, The Farm At Buckwalter, University Park, Westbury Park, Wexford Plantation, Windmill Harbour, Woodbridge on November 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A recent survey shows that one in 20 Americans plan to buy a home within the next year and are likely to purchase a home in either the South (perhaps on Hilton Head Island or Bluffton?!) or West. A full quarter of potential buyers said low prices are the motivational factor behind their desire to purchase [...]
Hilton Head Island Community Vehicle
Posted in 16 - Bluffton/Off Plantation, Belfair, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, Bluffton - Off Plantation, Bluffton Park, Colleton River, Collins Group Realty, D///Tm//////P///, Daufuskie Island, Folly Field, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale, Forest Beach, Hampton Hall, Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island - Off Plantation, Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Long Cove, Mill Creek At Cypress Ridge, Moss Creek, Oldfield, Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Dunes, Palmetto Hall Plantation, Pine Ridge, Pinecrest, Port Royal Plantation, Price Reductions, Rose Dhu Creek, Rose Hill Plantation, Sea Pines, Shell Hall, Shipyard Plantation, Short Sales, South Carolina, Spanish Wells, Sun City, The Crescent, The Estate At Westbury, The Farm At Buckwalter, Uncategorized, University Park, Westbury Park, Wexford Plantation, Windmill Harbour, Woodbridge on November 17, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Hilton Head Island real estate company, Collins Group Realty, is happy to announce that our community vehicle is once again available for use! Both buyer and seller clients of CGR are able to use the box truck for household moves, large item relocation and more – free of charge! We are also happy to [...]
Hilton Head Island Real Estate Market Update
Posted in 16 - Bluffton/Off Plantation, Belfair, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, Bluffton - Off Plantation, Bluffton Park, Colleton River, Collins Group Realty, D///Tm//////P///, Daufuskie Island, Folly Field, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale, Forest Beach, Hampton Hall, Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island - Off Plantation, Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Long Cove, Mill Creek At Cypress Ridge, Moss Creek, Oldfield, Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Dunes, Palmetto Hall Plantation, Pine Ridge, Pinecrest, Port Royal Plantation, Price Reductions, Rose Dhu Creek, Rose Hill Plantation, Sea Pines, Shell Hall, Shipyard Plantation, Short Sales, South Carolina, Spanish Wells, Sun City, The Crescent, The Estate At Westbury, The Farm At Buckwalter, University Park, Westbury Park, Wexford Plantation, Windmill Harbour, Woodbridge on November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Good Morning! Here’s hoping you had a wonderful weekend! Below you’ll find the market pulse reflecting last week’s activity. Last week saw an increase in listing activity, while closing activity fell in both categories. Feel free to call or email us with any questions/comments you may have on these latest numbers, and have a great [...]
Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage on Hilton Head Island!
Posted in 16 - Bluffton/Off Plantation, Belfair, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, Bluffton - Off Plantation, Bluffton Park, Colleton River, Collins Group Realty, D///Tm//////P///, Daufuskie Island, Folly Field, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale, Forest Beach, Hampton Hall, Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island - Off Plantation, Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Long Cove, Mill Creek At Cypress Ridge, Moss Creek, Oldfield, Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Dunes, Palmetto Hall Plantation, Pine Ridge, Pinecrest, Port Royal Plantation, Rose Dhu Creek, Rose Hill Plantation, Sea Pines, Shell Hall, Shipyard Plantation, Short Sales, South Carolina, Spanish Wells, Sun City, The Crescent, The Estate At Westbury, The Farm At Buckwalter, University Park, Westbury Park, Wexford Plantation, Windmill Harbour, Woodbridge on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Chip Collins, owner and broker-in-charge of Collins Group Realty interviews Matt Webster of SunTrust on the pre-approval process and tips for improving your credit score!
Hilton Head Island Oyster Festival
Posted in 16 - Bluffton/Off Plantation, Belfair, Berkeley Hall, Bluffton, Bluffton - Off Plantation, Bluffton Park, Colleton River, Collins Group Realty, D///Tm//////P///, Daufuskie Island, Folly Field, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale, Forest Beach, Hampton Hall, Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Island - Off Plantation, Hilton Head Plantation, Indigo Run, Long Cove, Mill Creek At Cypress Ridge, Moss Creek, Oldfield, Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Dunes, Palmetto Hall Plantation, Pine Ridge, Pinecrest, Port Royal Plantation, Price Reductions, Rose Dhu Creek, Rose Hill Plantation, Sea Pines, Shell Hall, Shipyard Plantation, Short Sales, South Carolina, Spanish Wells, Sun City, The Crescent, The Estate At Westbury, The Farm At Buckwalter, University Park, Westbury Park, Wexford Plantation, Windmill Harbour, Woodbridge on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The annual Hilton Head Island Oyster Festival will be held this weekend, with gates opening at noon on Saturday, November 14th! Held at Shelter Cove Community Park, the event will feature the requisite 250 bushels of oysters, chili, chowder, burgers and hot dogs, beer, wine and more! More than a great time, the Oyster Fest [...]
Hilton Head Island Real Estate Agent Earns SFR Certification
Posted in Bluffton, Collins Group Realty, Foreclosures, FORECLOSURES and Short Sale, Hilton Head Island, Short Sales, South Carolina on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Collins Group Realty’s own Buyer Specialist Andrea Albright recently earned Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource certification from the National Association of Realtors! The program includes training on how to negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, limit risk, and offers resources to help stay current on both national and state-specific information on the distressed property market.

