Alison Melton presents

Located within the exclusive golf community of Colleton River Club, this immaculate golf cottage is well situated across from all of the action within the Jack Nicklaus Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Community Pool, and Tennis/Pickleball courts.  Featuring a light and bright interior, this property boasts 4BR / 4.5 BA + office, the heart of pine floors, living room with a brick fireplace. Enjoy stunning views from your screened porch overlooking a serene lagoon and endless golf views. NEW HVAC, irrigation, washer/dryer and refrigerator, interior JUST painted, updated custom closets. Enjoy this as a vacation home or place it on the Club's rental program as it's eligible for short-term rentals. Situated just close enough to the energy and exuberance of the Hilton Head Island community and the charm of Old Town Bluffton, Colleton River offers the best of all worlds and serves as a preserve for the soul and the natural world.

Address: 55 Colleton River Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910

Price: $1,150,000

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Alison Melton presents

Introducing the “Ile de Berkeley”…spectacular new construction by premier builder, Randy Jeffcoat. Rare opportunity for an exquisite marsh front estate on a 1.3-acre private "island" in the most sought-after location within Berkeley Hall, the Lowcountry's most exclusive private golf community. This luxe stunner features sweeping views from almost every room, including the First Floor Primary Suite with a private office & spa-like bath complete with fireplace. The Upper level boasts 4 Bedrooms, a large Family room, art/flex room, and features front & rear balconies overlooking the marsh and Okatie River. Over 2000SF of outdoor living space compliments the home within the screened porch, dining area w/outdoor kitchen & fireplace. Saltwater gunite pool & spa, 3.5 car garages, outdoor dog run & bath! Approved 440ft seawall included. Some customization still available! Estimated completion Nov 2022.

Address: 144 Lancaster Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909

Price: $2,790,000

Photo credit: Moonlight Productions

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Alison Melton presents

The quintessential Lowcountry riverfront estate is located in the prestigious golf community of Berkeley Hall. This pristine 4BR+office custom home built in 2013 features a Main gathering area with a double-height coffered ceiling leading into a sprawling lanai complete w/saltwater infinity pool, outdoor kitchen & dining area & lounge area w/gas fireplace. Gourmet kitchen w/ SubZero & Wolf appliances & bar area. Owner's wing w/office & exceptional Master suite w/sweeping views, massive WIC, freestanding tub, dual entry shower. Above the 3 car garage is a HUGE Bonus Room/4th BR w/bath AND separate wine closet for 1800 bottles of your favorite vintage. Walk-in attic w/spray foam, tankless H20 heaters, radiant heated floors, generator, water well for pool & irrigation.

Address: 123 Lancaster Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909

Price: $1,995,000

Photo credit: Moonlight Productions

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Alison Melton presents

Experience Hampton Lake lakeside luxury in this never-lived-in Dreamfinders Kilkenny II Model Home with over $250k in upgrades! This stunning open concept home is flanked by a Gourmet kitchen & Great Room w/gas fireplace, built-ins & coffered ceilings. Formal dining room, w/butler’s pantry, & private office w/French Doors round out the main living area. Exquisite waterfront Master suite w/lanai access, freestanding tub & walk-in shower. 3 guest suites on the 1st flr w/upstairs Bonus room w/private full bath. Entertain friends after docking your boat at your private slip on your screened-in porch w/outdoor kitchen or around the firepit! 3 car garage!

Address: 370 Flatwater Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910

Price: $1,399,000

Photo credit: Moonlight Productions

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Alison Melton presents

Exquisite craftsmanship abounds in this recently renovated (2021) & stylish 5 BR estate overlooking the famed Berkeley Hall South Course and lagoon. This turnkey residence has it ALL! From designer wallpaper to modern lighting & fixtures, this classic floor plan allows for easy flow from the formal areas to an expansive family room & screened porch. Tastefully updated gourmet kitchen with Thermador appliances, dining area and bar seating. A generous Master suite offers multiple closets, a walk-in shower & a jacuzzi bath. Upstairs, over the 3.5 car garage, ample space provides for an in-law/guest suite with a separate bedroom, office, living area, wet bar & full bath. Fenced yard with newly added paved patio & firepit! UV HVAC systems, Just painted, NEW floors, NEW counters, NEW almost everything! All of this is located within one of the top private golf communities in the Southeast, Berkeley Hall!

Address: 34 Lancaster Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909

Price: $1,249,000

Photo credit: Moonlight Productions

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Alison Melton presents

Art lovers & history buffs will love this masterfully remodeled abode perched near the majestic May River & only 2 blocks from the town’s historical and vibrant heart. Originally built in 1939 by H.E. McCracken, this home is deceptively spacious, light & airy, contemporary yet classic, and features on-trend fixtures & finishes. Seamless new additions incl. 2-car garage, a divine upstairs master suite (+ water views), and an uber-cool, ultra-modern kitchen. Bedrooms & bathrooms are stylish & well-appointed.

Address: 40 Colcock Street, Bluffton, SC 29910

Price: 795,000

Photo credit: Moonlight Productions

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Alison Melton presents

The Lowcountry lifestyle awaits in this stylishly renovated and move in ready home! With multiple porches & a fenced in backyard, this home is primed for outdoor living. Over the last year, the kitchen and all bathrooms were updated, wood floors refinished and new carpets added! The 1st Fl features a formal living room, dining room, family room & luxe Master suite w/HUGE WIC. Upstairs boasts 2 guest suites & 4th BR/Bonus Room w/balcony. Custom details throughout w/ extensive millwork & wainscoting. Detached 2 car garage w/add'l parking pad. Conveniently located near the Oldfield Sports Club. Why wait to build when this can be yours TODAY?!?!

Address: 112 Great Heron Way, Bluffton, SC 29909

Price: $689,000

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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They were hosted by Haute Living's April Donelson. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Alison Melton: "As I tell a lot of my clients where we have to make a market sometimes, reach out and find those sellers, match the buyers and the sellers, I am so grateful to have had that experience on the big trading floors in New York and putting together those deals because that has really served me extremely well during this market. The great thing about living where we live is we are only six hours from Palm Beach. We can get in the car and drive to where we want: Charlotte, Atlanta, We are 30 minutes from Savannah, an hour and a half from Charleston, and four hours to the mountains. It gives us that flexibility... We have been focused on luxury real estate in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area. Here, in particular, we have a lot of the gated communities, the private communities focused mainly on golf, tennis, boating, and equestrian pursuits."

Kathleen Floryan: "We have three bodies of water around here, so it's a desirable area not only for boating purposes but different lifestyles. In the luxury realm, I've been focused on gated golf course communities... My focus has been predominantly on the luxury side of things. We have three bodies of water around here, so that becomes a very desirable area for not only boating purposes but also because of different lifestyles. There's the ocean, there's Intracoastal, and there's the St Johns River all along which waterfront properties, as we all know, are very desirable. In the luxury realm, I've been focused on golf course communities gated golf course communities... We are seeing a huge influx of businesses into the Jacksonville area that didn't consider Florida before, or as Jacksonville has been known as the gateway into Florida, we're starting to see more and more people finding it to be logistically smart [to come here]."

Taryn Pisaneschi: "[Over the last year,] we reconnected with the lifestyle and the demand here. You get used to showing these properties with the amazing backyards and you forget people can be walking along the Intracoastal and they don't need to have the backyards and the pools; they have these amazing views... We were able to show everyone what we did during Covid to prepare for the surge. [This includes] figuring out how we coexist, how we do virtual sales presentations better, and just loving where we live, not just personally but being able to convey that professionally, being more intentional with our time, what tools we're bringing on how we communicate value. And then, the market exploded... My husband and I have been in business together for pretty much 20 years. We founded and sold several businesses, and that foundation and commitment to customer service has been paramount to our success in real estate."

Kathryn Shafer: "I used to have my own brokerage business, and then 2008 happened, so life has changed on many levels. Now, I hang my license with Keller Williams and the luxury division there. I worked my office as a legacy business, as a family office. I work with clients that I've had for many years and selling real estate since the 1990s. I've worked with the business managers and the CPAs so I can market and sell their multi-million dollar homes in the Bel-Air and Brentwood areas, but I also love first-time buyers; it's a passion for me. So I work with their kids when they graduate from USC and UCLA, working for that first-time condo in Downtown Los Angeles, or their starter home out in the San Fernando Valley... The sense of belonging that Los Angeles has really realized, and what the terrible last 12 months have been, [all this has] brought so many of us closer together. People are really learning to love the city again and it a completely different way."

To watch more real estate webinars curated by Haute Residence, visit dev.hauteresidence.com.

Top: Alison Melton, Kathleen Floryan. Bottom: Kathryn Shafer, Taryn Pisaneschi

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Alison Melton presents

The Fairway to Heaven, set in prestigious Berkeley Hall with views of fairways, waterways, treescapes, and green, is a little slice of Lowcountry luxury: a pristine 5BR estate, perfect for entertaining. Indulge in cocktails & conversation in the exquisite chef’s kitchen around the Quartz center island; unwind in the Great Room with its stunning stone fireplace & soaring ceiling; toast the sunset with friends on the colossal (800sf) rear porch. Dual luxe Master suites on 1st Fl. The upper level boasts 3 en-suite BRs which join a large sun-drenched loft space.

Address: 1039 Berkeley Hall Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909

Price: $1,195,000

Photo credit: Moonlight Productions

For more information, please contact Alison Melton at 843-290-3640 or alison@luxelowcountry.com

Alison Melton is the exclusive agent representing the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, real estate markets as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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What is your favorite way to network with other professionals in the real estate industry?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "In-person and live. Visiting the various affiliate offices has been one of my primary tools."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "In the business field"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Currently, social media, group Zoom calls and virtual happy hours."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Phone calls."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I like attending open houses and conferences such as the Power Women Conference held every year by Biznow."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Golf events or other charity events that are going on."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "During COVID, the use of Zoom calls with my associates from around the country has helped establish new and lasting relationships that will lead to new business opportunities."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Social Media, particularly Instagram."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "From email and online forums to picking up the phone, there are many ways to network. My favorite way is the forums. They offer a variety of topics and allow many brokers from different perspectives to give their insight and opinions."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Virtual Events are more common. In-person events in small groups where social distances are practiced"

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Price opinion invites to properties preparing to hit [the] market."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "I love the exclusive networking that Haute Residence offers to its members. It’s always refreshing to brainstorm with like-minded agents."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "We don't have meetings and events in person as much anymore, so I rely heavily on email and calls with other realtors to discuss new listings, etc."

Jochen Lucke, Highlands, NC: "LeadingRE, Inman conference, one-on-one with brokers in target markets."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Private Facebook groups."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "IdealEstate, LinkedIn, various Facebook groups, Virtual Meetings, and one on one phone calls."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "While there are many online tools currently available in the market, personal contact is still the best way to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. Reaching out via phone, Zoom, or occasionally socially distanced meetings proves still that real estate is a people business built on real relationships."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "In person, but with Covid, Zoom will have to do, or phone calls.."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "During this period where we can't get together socially, we get on Zoom panels together, team meetings, phone calls, and send out e-blasts."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Professional social media sites."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Social media. Due to the current climate, I am utilizing social media to network with fellow agents, our community, and our clients."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Smaller events/meetings more on a personal level."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Instagram."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Lunches and events."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Events and masterminds."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "I prefer to communicate in live time, either on zoom or on the phone. So much emotion is lost in text or email."

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Read below for how they see their areas' price activity in real estate.

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Up 30% at a minimum in the last six months."

Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "On average, we are +30% from last year and sales volume is +64% for residential homes."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Inventory is shrinking and therefore prices are steadily increasing."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Median list prices in Boca Raton are up 34.7% from last year in single-family homes."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Our area has appreciated substantially since last year."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "[On] average, 10% [up]."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "Prices have increased due to the low single-family home inventory that's currently available."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Prices are slightly increased but not as much as you think they would [have]. There is just a lack of inventory and prices will rise here shortly."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Prices are up approximately 10-12%."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Going up and continue, estimated 5%."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Residential prices in the Steamboat Springs area are up an average of 11% from last year."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Increased."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Manhattan is the only area not increase will be remembered as years of opportunity in residential real estate. Prices are expected to stabilize before the end of the year and increase after the pandemic is over."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Prices are generally up 5-7% for properties under $6 million."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Our market has 1/3 the inventory that we had last year, which is driving our average sales price up across the board."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "Prices for houses are higher this year. Prices for condos are about the same."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Significantly higher and still trending upwards due to low inventory."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Up."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "Prices are generally holding or up, depending on the area. Buyers are looking to make moves in real estate now with interest rates low, Covid uncertainty, and looking to diversify their investment portfolios, which includes real property."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "We have seen prices, in some areas, climb, and in other areas [stay] steady."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Prices are going up, inventory is going down!"

Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina: "Simply put - the prices are higher. The average list price ($397,829) was 20% higher while the average sales price ($390,696) was 23% higher. You can readily see from those prices that Asheville maintains its status as “recognizably affordable.”

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "50% higher."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Steadily increasing. Some areas have seen an increase of almost 20% in the last year. I expect the increases to remain as inventory remains low."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "The prices I would say, on the luxury side (over $3 million), are off about 10-20%."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Maybe 20% higher. It's crazy how demand has gone up - first homes, now condo sales are picking up as well."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Similar [to last year]."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Home prices have increased by 30%. The number of listings has decreased by 50% and inventory is very small."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Up. However, the market was on fire about this time last year... then Covid threw a bucket of cold water on it."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Prices are up approximately 11%."

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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Alison Melton presents

Welcome to your perfect Hilton Head Island beach escape! A completely remodeled & reimagined 6BR/6BA 3rd row home in an exclusive private/gated beach community. Enjoy the Lowcountry lifestyle while entertaining guests around a fabulous 2-story outdoor living space, including a covered deck area, or while lounging by the heated pool/spa. NEW gourmet kitchen with large granite island. Formal dining room, upstairs Great room w/fireplace & casual living room downstairs. Double master suites w/WICs, jacuzzi tubs, walk-in showers. Ideal for multiple families with 3 suites upstairs and 3 suites downstairs. Annual rentals north of six figures. The entire home was remodeled between 2016-2018 creating a move-in ready oasis for the next lucky owner.

Address: 1 Catboat, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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