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    Hilton Head Beach Renourishment Project Summer 2025: What You Need to Know

    By CGR Marketing | April 9, 2025

    As we approach the summer of 2025, Hilton Head Island is preparing for one of its most significant environmental and infrastructure undertakings in nearly a decade – a large-scale Beach Renourishment Project. This initiative is vital not only for the preservation of our beaches but also for protecting property, supporting tourism, and maintaining the natural... Read More

    On the Porch with Michael Reynolds: Preserving Bluffton’s Past

    By CGR Marketing | February 20, 2025

    In the heart of Old Town Bluffton, amidst the charm of the Lowcountry, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Reynolds. His life story is as captivating as the history he passionately preserves. Michael, an accomplished marathoner and dedicated historian, embodies the spirit of Bluffton with his deep-rooted connections to the community and... Read More

    Collins Group’s Lowcountry Gift Guide

    By CGR Marketing | December 9, 2024

    The holiday season is in full swing! To help you find something special for the loved ones in your life, we created this Lowcountry Locally-Made Holiday Gift Guide with some of the best finds from our special region. For the Fashionista Spartina 449 Gift ideas: 1. Armada Duffle, 2. Pajamas, 3. Quad Earrings, 4. Toggle... Read More

    New Short Term Rental Regulations for Town of Hilton Head

    By CGR Marketing | January 10, 2023

    As of January 2023, a new short-term rental ordinance has gone into effect on Hilton Head Island that applies to any privately owned properties used as vacation homes and short-term rentals that are rented for less than 30 days. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. Short Term Rental Property owners are required to have a... Read More

    May 2021 | Mask Mandates Expire Throughout Beaufort County

    By CGR Marketing | May 5, 2021

    Mask mandates in municipalities throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties have been coming up for renewal or expiration since mid-April 2021. Hilton Head is the last to expire and is following the decision not to renew the mandate after May 16th. As it stands now, businesses can still require masks indoors. If a business does not... Read More

    New Flood Insurance Rate Map is HERE!

    By CGR Marketing | March 24, 2021

    The Town of Hilton Head Island announced the release of the new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), effective March 23, 2021. By accessing the Town of Hilton Head’s website, you can easily input an address to acquire the flood zone information. Flood Insurance When purchasing a home on Hilton Head Island, and shopping for new... Read More

    ATI Fair Market Value Tax Exemption

    By CGR Marketing | January 19, 2021

    Known as ATI fair market value exemption from property tax, property purchases may be eligible for lower taxes the year of purchase. Property owners of homes, investment properties, vacant lots, and commercial properties that are taxed at 6% are included. In short, if you paid a higher sales price than the Tax Assessor’s value of... Read More

    Guide to Outfitting Your Short-Term Vacation Rental

    By CGR Marketing | June 14, 2019

    Congratulations, you bought a vacation property! One you hope to use throughout the year, but you also want to get some rental income when you’re not using it, right? Because why not let someone else pay for your investment? The property you purchased may already be furnished, but if it’s new to the rental market... Read More

    Bluffton Christmas Parade Toy Drive – Is Your Raffle Ticket a Winner?

    By CGR Marketing | December 1, 2018

    Click the image to check your ticket number                                 Read More

    Hilton Head Single-Use Plastic Bag Ordinance

    By CGR Marketing | October 19, 2018

    The Town of Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County have set forth a single-use plastic bag ordinance which goes into effect November 1, 2018. The ordinance restricts the use of single-use plastic bags given out by retailers. Businesses affected by the new ordinance include grocery stores, hardware stores, department stores, gift shops, convenience markets, farmers... Read More