A diversity of home buyers ranging from retirees to first time buyers, of local origin, and flocking in from out of state, view the South Carolina Lowcountry as a place to find a "high quality of life." An often-heard comment is "We came here on vacation and we decided to stay."

The home building industry continues to soar, as more and more people discover the year-round active lifestyles available to them along the Carolina coastal region. The popularity of this area is fueled by the growing numbers of baby boomers reaching retirement age and others seeking out the perfect setting for a second home in resort and coastal communities. The coast’s numerous golf courses, mild climate, reasonably-priced housing and of course, hospitable people have made the Carolina coast one of the most popular destinations along the Southeastern United States.

It is the desire of Carolina Homes & Interiors to assist home buyers in their search for the perfect home, community, price and location. We hope the informative interviews with South Carolina’s top coastal builders (based on building permits and or closings from 2000) will help you in the relocation and purchasing process.

An interview with Bill Fishburne

President of South Carolina Home Builders Association

By Bob Campbell

Bill Fishburne of Hilton Head currently is at the helm of the South Carolina Home Builders Association and he is steering a ship headed into promising waters. New homes along the South Carolina coast are in great demand, brought on by the popularity of the Lowcountry lifestyle marked by congenial people, a favorable climate, business and recreational environment.

A diversity of home buyers ranging from retirees to first time buyers, of local origin, and flocking in from out of state, view the South Carolina Lowcountry as a place to find a "high quality of life." An often-heard comment is "We came here on vacation and we decided to stay."

Fishburne has been in the construction business at Hilton Head Island since 1972 and established Fishburne & Company, Inc. in 1983.

As a Lowcountry builder, Fishburne brings solid credentials to his elected position with the state Home Builders Association.

He has been active in the Hilton Head Home Builders Association since he began his company and served as its president in 1994.

He has been involved with the state organization since 1985, serving in several capacities in the meantime. He was named Builder of the Year in 1994.

South Carolina Home Builders Association
1419 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 771-7408
Website: www.hbaofsc.com

Home Builders Association Hilton Head Island
P.O. Box 22360
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
(843) 681-9240
Fax: (843) 689-5780
Email: islhba@aol.com
Founded 1965

Charleston Trident Home Builders Association
8800 Northpark Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29406
(843)572-1414
Fax: (843) 572-8227
Website: www.cthba.org
Email: connie@cthba.org
Founded 1959

Horry-Georgetown Home Builders Association
P.O. Box 1006
Conway, SC 29528-1006
(843) 347-7311
Fax: (843) 347-2774
Email: hghba@sccoast.net
Founded 1969

Home Builders Association of the Lowcountry (Beaufort)
491-A Parris Island Gateway
Beaufort, SC 29906
(843) 524-5203
Fax: (843) 524-2660
Website: www.beaufort.org
Email: hba@islc.com
Founded 1972