As we gather with our loved ones this holiday season we’re reminded that familiar landscapes, sounds and smells, family and friends – home means something different for each of us. In our Lowcountry, the land- scape is as distinctive as the sweet melody of the coastal breeze against the ever changing tide and the rich earthy aroma always brings us home. The undisputed magic of the Lowcountry attracts a diverse collection of people from all walks of life, and calling this place home connects us. There’s nothing more beautiful than the South Carolina coast and each season brings a renewed reminder of why so many people share a dream of making the Lowcountry their home.

As a builder with a rich coastal heritage and deep local roots, Village Park Homes is committed to helping people realize their new home dreams for whatever chapter of life they are in -first time home buyers, move up buyers with growing families and empty nesters seek- ing a little less space, a little more luxury and the sand between their toes. Village Park Homes is uniquely positioned to offer a wide range of award-winning new home communities in Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort and Greater Savannah. The collection of home styles and price ranges available are as diverse as the wants and needs of today’s new home buyers.

A quick review of the company website features 8 communities on Hilton Head Island offering everything from low-maintenance, three-story townhomes in Allenwood from the $200’s to the luxury lifestyle beach-oriented homes in Sandcastles by the Sea off Folly Field Road. Several of the company’s island communities are ideally located within walking proximity to the water including the newest island development, The Estuary. Offering the same collection as the almost-sold-out Beach City Place development, The Estuary is located behind Palmetto Hall on the north end of Hilton Head Island and will offer single-family homes priced from the mid $300’s. The Estuary provides all of the perks of coastal living, is within walking distance to a beach park and comes with access to a special Palmetto Hall club mem- bership.

The Marshes at Broad Creek is another new single-family home community from Village Park Homes offering coatsal-inspired homes from the $400’s in a marsh-front setting with exquisite views of Shelter Cove Harbor. Waterside at Tansyleaf is also currently offering a very select number of waterfront home sites with breathtaking views off Spanish Wells Rd.

Just across the bridge, Bluffton’s small town way of life attracts people from all over the country. Since 2000 the population of Bluffton has grown from just 3000 residents to over 20,000 residents, making it one of South Carolina’s fastest growing towns. The ever burgeoning demand for housing has new housing communities popping up regularly to keep up with the population growth.

As the area’s top local builder, the team at Village Park Homes has been delivering a wide range of housing options for Lowocuntry residents for over a decade. The company has developed multiple Bluff- ton commmunities, including the Lawton Station community located off of Hwy. 170, which is in the final phase release of both Avondale from the $300’s and Cambridge from the $400’s. Alston Park — which was the catalyst for the growth of New Riverside – is in the final phase as well, offering new homes from the $200’s. While these communities are quickly selling out, there are new Village Park Homes projects ready to launch.

In the tradition of providing continued diversity in Lowcountry housing options, Village Park Homes has recently announced several new communities. Magnolia Walk at Hilton Head Lakes has just been released with brand new single family homes from the $190’s — arguably the area’s best value in new construction – at a time when housing affordability is a challenge in this area. Two additional single-family communities are also launching with homes to start in the $200’s — The Retreat at Grande Oaks, ideally located off Buckwalter Parkway, and New River Forest — the newest development down New River- side Drive.

With so many new developments launching and 2019 coming to an end, homebuilders are eager to reduce their current inventory of showcase homes, meaning this may be the very best time of the year to make that new home purchase you’ ve been thinking about. The economy is healthier than at any time in decades, especially based on unemployment numbers. Incomes are up. Inflation is down. Interest rates are low. According to Freddie Mac, the average nation- wide 30-year fixed rate hit 3.6% this summer, about 2 percentage points lower than expected. To put that into perspective, you would save over $300 per month on a 10% down, $350,000 loan with that 2% rate drop.

For those looking to make a new home purchase, Village Park Homes has partnered with Jet Home Loans to offer as low as 1.99% financing for eligible buyers for the first year on all showcase homes that can close by December 31, 2019. Village Park Homes currently has an impressive assortment of quick close homes eligible for the 1.99% financing offer. Prices range from the low $200’s to the upper $600’s and include new construction on both Hilton Head and in Bluffton communities.

For more infomation about the current new home oppportu- nities please visit a Village Park Homes sales office to speak with a New Home Specialist or visit online for a complete list of available quick-close homes at villageparkhomes.com.