Category: Additional Resources
May Lowcountry Events and Happenings
May in the Lowcountry: Brunch, Blooms and the Start of Summer With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the area’s best brunch spots while enjoying a full calendar of local festivals, live music, artisan markets, and outdoor experiences. Longer days and warmer evenings set the tone for a... Read More
A Look Inside Our Heritage Hospitality VIP Villa at RBC Heritage 2026
Consider this a behind–the-scenes look at one of our favorite weeks of the year. Just outside the energy of the RBC Heritage, our Heritage Hospitality VIP Villa offered a relaxed, private space along the harbor for Collins Group Realty friends, past and current clients, and their families to gather. Throughout the day, guests stopped in... Read More
April Lowcountry Events & Happenings
April brings a new level of energy to the Lowcountry.Spring is in full bloom, and the calendar fills quickly with events, gatherings, and outdoor experiences. From signature events like the RBC Heritage to local favorites like markets, concerts, and festivals, there’s something happening nearly every day across the coast. It’s a month that invites you... Read More
Hilton Head Beach Renourishment Project Summer 2025: What You Need to Know
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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