Kelly Klein's (kellyklein) Blog

A lot of people ask if they can ride their horse on the beaches of S. Walton and the answer is no.  More people ask if they can have their dog at the beach and the answer is, it depends. Section 22-31 of the South Walton Ordinances state the following: (a) No person owning or having charge, care,...

Home builders release forecast for 2013 LAS VEGAS – Jan. 23, 2013 – The housing upturn that took root last year is expected to pick up momentum in 2013, but headwinds along a number of fronts could impede the pace of the recovery, according to economists at the International Builders’ Show in Las...

Here in the Panhandle there are signs of new construction everywhere.  Walton County had an 88% jump in the new home sales category.  Once again mostly prompted by builders buying up distressed residential lots and building new at very affordable and reasonable prices this close to the beach. Lot...

Walton County Florida Sales Report is out for August.  Thank goodness it was just not me that felt the drop in sales activity.  The entire area had a slight drop over July figures.  This can sometimes be attributed to the fact that parents are busy wrapping up the summer and getting their childre...

School started August 8th for Walton County School District Days Scheduled Closed are the following: September 3rd for Labor Day November 12th Veterans' Day November 19-23 Thanksgiving Holiday December 21-January 4, 2013 Winter Break February 18, 2013 President's Day March 14th and 15th Teacher P...

New home sales are up over 98% in Walton County Year-to-Date 2012 over Year-to-Date 2011 figures. DR HORTON has contributed to this increase with 13 new communities in South Walton County alone. To view, go to www.drhorton.com Resale of Detached Single Family homes remain stagnant. Why buy used w...

In my targeted sales area, there were 395 sales in the month of July.  The average sales price was $368,829 and the average price per square foot was $179.35 per square foot.  On average listings are staying on the market 190 days. School is right around the corner and with kids and parents all r...

While lot sales soared in the month of June, it is mainly due to DR Horton buying failed subdivisions that are just hitting the market as distressed properties.  DR just closed on 68 lots in Cypress Breeze Planatation.  Talk about a great place to build.  They will be soon selling homes in there ...

Debbie is out there in the Gulf of Mexico and now is a good time to remind everyone about hurricane preparedness. Basic Disaster Supplies Kit Recommended Supplies List (PDF)Recommended Supplies List (Text) A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items: Water, one gall...