Hilton Head Island & Low Country Real Estate

Local Resources

This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.

Animal Welfare
  Urban Search and Rescue - Urban Search and Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding lost people and especially animals!
  Beaufort County Animal Shelter & Control - Located near MCAS in Beaufort.
  Hilton Head Humane Association - The Hilton Head Humane Association maintains a "no-kill" shelter.
  Humane Association of the Lowcountry - Contact to adopt or foster a cat or dog.
  Jasper Animal Rescue Mission - Located in Ridgeland, SC
  K9 Kabana - Located in Berkeley Place in Bluffton. Great selection of treats for dogs and cats. 843-706-2226
  Maranatha Farm Animal Rescue - Devoted to the rehabilitation of injured or mistreated animals.
  Palmetto Animal League - Serving all Beaufort County, PAL is trying to build a no-kill shelter...please help them!
  Spay / Neuter Alliance & Clinic - Dedicated to providing high-quality, low-cost spay / neuters.
Area Information
  Community Information - free community profiles
  Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events
Local Weather
  Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Maps
  Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
Mortgage
  Harbourside Community Bank - Contact Rick Pangilinan, Mortgage Loan Officer, for great service: 843-706-7913 or rick.pangilinan@haroursideus.com. Be sure to tell him I sent you!
  ERA Mortgage - Contact Ray Fisher at 843-452-5278 for great service!
  Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
Relocation Links
  Hilton Head Island Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
  Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
  National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
  Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
  US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
  USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Restaurants
  Back Yard Burgers - I'm a burger junkie and these 100% Black Angus are great...not your typical fast-food burger!
  Blake's - Land, Sea, Spirits - Restaurant is very attractive and offers a great menu at reasonable prices.
  Bluffton Ale House - Also visit Okatie Ale House next to Hampton Inn and Sun City...great food and drinks!
  Giuseppi's Pizza - Award-winning pizza plus pasta, subs and other sandwiches.
  Hudson's on the Docks - Hilton Head Island's original seafood house. Doing it right for over 30 years.
  Jersey Mike's Subs - Try their Famous Philly or Italian Super Sub!
  Katie O'Donalds Irish Pub - "A wee bit of Ireland, Bluffton-style." Guiness and Fish & Chips. Need I say more?
  Kingfisher Seafood & Steak House - Voted Island's best seafood. Happy Hour. Nightly entertainment.
  Mulberry Street Trattoria - A REAL Italian restaurant...best to call ahead and make reservations!
  The Original Pancake House - Omelettes are so big, you can share them!
  Truffles Cafe - Excellent food, extensive menu and casual cafe ambiance!
  Wild Wing Cafe - "Hot wings, cold beer, good times!" Over 30 kinds of wings and much more!
Schools
  Beaufort County Schools -
  School Information - free school profiles
  State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
Shopping
  The Fresh Market - The Fresh Market is the best grocer around! Meat and seafood are tops, as well as produce. Prepared foods are top-notch!
  Wine Shops - Here's a list with links to many local wine shops. We mostly patronize Wines, Etc., in Bluffton
Tax Information
  First-time homeowners -
  Homeowner deductions information -
  How to report moving expenses -
  Selling your home -
Mark  Luthmann