Kelly Klein's (kellyklein) Blog

Currrent Market Conditions show listings are being depleted and prices are rising.  Average days on market are 83 days with sellers getting 97% of their asking price.  Don't wait too long to own your dream home.  You can find 265 Crest Drive at Realtor.com and make an appointment to view today.  ...

As I sit at an Open House on a cloudy day, I am wondering about the use of my time.  An hour and half has gone by and only one person has stopped in.  Nice couple from Missiouri.  Just courious really and not really a buyer.  I think deep down they wanted a cookie.  Nice enough but did not want t...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau the Median home size in the U.S. in 2012 was 2,306 square feet of space and the number one biggest regret was not buying a bigger house. My local market has 1,316 homes for sale that fit this category today. Would you like to own a piece of Paradise? Kelly Klei...

Walton County Florida is located in the Panhandle and sits between Destin, FL and Panama City Beach, FL.   The report just came out today from September. New Home Sales are up 18.73% for the year. Condo and Townhome Sales are up 5.41% for the year. Lot sales are down 14.57% for the year. Total Fo...

Walton County Trend Report shows that we are way up in sales in this county.  Walton County is located in the Panhandle of Florida beginnning at the Alabama Line down to the Gulf of Mexico. New Home sales were up 15 % in the month of May over last year and for the year to date figure new home sal...

You want me to meet you at a vacant home with a lockbox on it in a bad part of town and I don't know who you are and you at first tell me you are a cash buyer.  So I ask to see Proof of Cash Funds in the way of a letter on your bank's letterhead or financial advisor's letterhead.  Oh you can't do...

My, My, My........Construction is everywhere in Destin, FL.  Signs of a rebuilding and strong economy abound. Foreclosures and Lis Pendens are way down and inventory is disappearing. 280 Total Single Family Homes sold in March in Okaloosa County.  This is up almost 20% over same period last year....

I found this on You Tube and it reminds me how we can train our dogs to help around the house.  I hope you enjoy it. http://www.youtube.com/embed/PztO-OvzRyg?rel=0

In Walton County if any person wishing to use a public boat ramp in the county comes upon a boat docked or anchored which is hampering access or causing a hazard, he should call the Code Enforcement or Sheriff's office.  After a complaint is received, the appropriate agency will be notified.

South Walton County has the following ordinance on the books concerning fireworks at the beach.  Fireworks desplays south of the Choctawhatchee Bay shall require a permit from thw South Walton Fire Department (SWFD), and may only be issued to a person or company maintaining a valid, current Burea...