DESTINY BY THE SEA HOMES FOR SALE - DESTIN, FLORIDA REAL ESTATE DESTINY BY THE SEA HOMES AND LOTS FOR SALE - CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROPERTIES The link above will provide you with ALL active listings in Destiny By The Sea Subdivision in Destin, FL.  Destiny by the sea is located in Okaloosa County and offers beach front living with all of the amenities you would expect from a luxury gulf front community Enjoy the owner's beach club and wet bar and courtyard with fountain. There is a heated pool and whirlpool spa. brick paver streets and sidewalks. The single-family gulf front homes and homesites have incredible views of the Gulf of Mexico. Feel free to call or email me with any questions about Destin, Desiny by the Sea or Destin, Florida Real Estate. Clayton Bonjean, Broker - Realtor, MBA,... 06/25/2010

      Do you think you're clever? Do you think you're gonna save a bundle and make a steal on a Destin Florida foreclosure?  Are you skipping the real estate agent (ha ha - save on the commission) and saying "fuhget about" using an attorney?  Please don't make the mistake one of my friends just did.  He bought a Destin Florida foreclosure at the courthouse steps and it's all downhill from here. Today I got a call from, I'll call him Kyle, to desperately and quickly sell a Destin property.  The disaster story unfolded.... (Why didn't he call me before he did this?  I don't know!  But it's too late.) There is a $10,000 association lien on the Destin house he just bought at auction.  HE DIDN'T KNOW! Not only that, there are $300 per month association fees due - that he is now responsible ... 06/24/2010

I greatly appreciate everyone that has called and emailed to hear straight from a local source about our beach condition.  We are seeing quarter size tar balls on the West end of Destin, but the water is clear and the beaches continue to be packed.  Our forecast looks great through the July 4th weekend. This picture below was taken this morning on 30A.  As always....don't hesitate with questions. 06/23/2010

I am very proud to announce that we have launched our new website for property and MLS search.  After reviewing websites for a couple of years, I can honestly say that this search will allow you to make the most specific search possible.  Destin Real Estate Company has proven it's commitment to quality with our NICHE Magazine and beautiful website.  Our seller's and buyers have enjoyed an unmatched experience in the luxury marketplace.  Now I feel we have taken to another level for our buyers.  The specific search capability make the search fun to the point I found myself on it for an hour just amazed at the real time search capability. Please enjoy the link to search at the bottom of the page.....and as always I look forward to your feedback. Talk Soon! 06/22/2010

Destin, FL Beach Front Homes, Condos and Lots - Santa Rosa Beach Beach Front Homes, Condos and Lots Click the link below to search Beach Front Homes, Condos, and Lots in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach Destin, FL Beach front Search - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Beach Front - CLICK HERE  Now is a great time to buy Gulf Front Property in Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach and Seagrove.  Our custom MLS search above is the most accurate and up to date property search available.   The results are pulled directly from the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors MLS system.  Results are updated in real time.  Feel free to call or email me with any questions about Beach Front property on the Emerald Coast of Florida.   Clayton Bonjean, Broker - Realtor, MBA, CDPE 06/22/2010

Leading the mortgage industry, CitiMortgage has announced assistance for borrowers in financial trouble in the oil-threatened regions on the Gulf of Mexico.  This is good news for Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach and Navarre Florida short sale sellers.  Citi is halting foreclosures on primary mortgages it owns through September 17.  Eligible borrowers include those within 25 miles of the affected coastal regions. Why is this good news?  Destin short sale sellers will have more time to get their properties sold.  Santa Rosa Beach short sale buyers will know that their contracts on Citi-mortgaged properties will be processed for approval without foreclosure threat.  In addition, Citi is halting evictions on their foreclosed properties in the affected Emerald Coast areas. The n... 06/17/2010

I received final approval from GMAC and Regions for this pending Destin Florida short sale in Crystal Shores. This unique Destin Florida home at 4495 Ocean View Drive, had a challenging short sale approval process.  The GMAC Broker Price Opinion came in much higher than the contract price.  I submitted a counter-analysis of my own, which they accepted, proving the buyer's price was fair.  Meanwhile, Regions did not know which department handled this particular short sale. Then GMAC would not complete their approval process, after three months of negotiating, until they had Regions letter in hand.   It sounds like a lot, but it was only a few months of wrangling.  In the end, it worked.  Another Destin short sale approved. Closing July 12.  It's Wendy! Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Rea... 06/12/2010

  Regions Bank has approved a Destin Florida short sale in the Sterling Shores condo complex. This unit was in a spectacular setting with views of Gulf of Mexico and luscious pool and landscaping! This smartly decorated unit with breezy balcony provides perfect vacation home to enjoy Destin Florida. Sterling Shores offers a 4300 square foot lagoon pool, workout room, clubhouse, seasonal snackbar, movie theater, wireless internet. Walk to Gulf of Mexico Destin beach across the street.  Great restaurants are adjacent! This Sterling Shores short sale was approved in about 90 days.  The offer was based on the list price of $169,900. Should you wish to sell your Destin Florida condo, be sure to contact an experienced Destin short sale agent It's Wendy! Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, ... 06/10/2010

Okaloosa County and the U.S. Coast Guard have developed a boom plan for the Destin Pass that could be the best oil deflection strategy on the Gulf Coast.  But it will be later in the week at best before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues the permit required for the booms to be deployed. The new plan was devised this weekend after the Coast Guard ordered the removal of booms set in its navigable waters.The most recent plan calls for permanent pilings fitted with flashing lights to be constructed at strategic points within the Destin Pass and boom to be extended 400 feet from the shoreline to the piling.  It is hoped any Deepwater Horizon oil residue carried into the pass will be pushed by the prevailing currents into the catch basins formed by the chevron shaped booming. 06/09/2010

The ghost is still clear in Destin and the beaches remain packed.  A few tar balls have been cited in the Navarre Beach outside of Pensacola.  The updated map below shows a change in the current from the previous map projection last week which had the current pushing the oil as far East as Port St. Joe.  Definitely good news for our area. See the map below and reference the map blog from last week to see the change in projection. As always, call or email with questions.   06/09/2010

Hey guys.  I am receiving many calls and emails about the Gulf condition.  We never know what the week will bring, but I thought I would provide you with some live shots from today.  Plenty of people enjoying the sand and water. Feel free to call or email with specific questions that my Blog has not been able to answer.   06/07/2010

Playing on the Destin Florida beach...   Sea Oats...     Chilling out by the Gulf of Mexico...   Miles of nature on the Destin Florida coast...   Sand at our feet... Join us. It's Wendy! Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc. Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204 Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com Destin FL Real Estate Destin Short Sales & Pre Foreclosure Help. Read Wendy's Destin Real Estate Blog Wendy is a short sale and pre-foreclosure specialist and has been featured in "Kiplinger Personal Finance Magazine" and "Florida Realtor Magazine". Call Wendy Rulnick, Broker/Owner,to list and sell your home or condo on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Santa Rosa County-  Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Nicevill... 06/07/2010

Below is the latest projection map from www.noaa.gov.  There have been a few sightings along the beaches of South Alabama, but no beached oil in the Destin, Florida area.  Still very impressed with the county's efforts thus far to be prepared. Contact me with any questions. 06/05/2010

I Really Like Equator - "Bank Of America's New Short Sale Platform" I just read a genuine and well written blog regarding "Equator" and it was not a positive blog;  I have to disagree with the blogger on this one.  Equator is streamlining the Bank of America short sale process and I am now happy to take on Bank of America short sales.  This was not the case a year ago.  A year ago BofA was a complete nightmare.  Equator is not perfect but it is a huge improvement.  Kudos to BofA for taking steps to improve. I recently uploaded a short sale on Equator and it was very easy and very efficient.  We had a BPO agent at our listing within 10 days of the contract date.  Right now all of our data is submitted and they are at the final stages of price evaluation.  I really like the software but i... 06/04/2010

I get so sick and tired of hearing all the criticism about BP and what they have done to destroy our way of life. There are so many arm chair quarterbacks saying what should have been done. The liberal TV networks are probable the worst critics out there. Do you think they are really concerned about what is happening or just trying to drive up ratings? It appears to me that these liberal reporters are trying to incite everyone into rage. BP did not intend this to happen and Tony Hayward is doing everything in his power to stop this leak. Admiral Thad Allen is working hard on the government's responsibilities to contain this leak. Let me personally thank the men and women of BP for working so hard to stop this leak and clean up the mess. Tony Hayward, thank-you for working so hard to sto... 06/04/2010

    BP Oil Spill Update,  Destin Florida & Santa Rosa Beach, FL - The Florida Panhandle I am receiving calls daily about the BP Oil Spill.  This is a tragic disaster and our area has already been damaged economically.  The purpose of this blog is to provide accurate and up to date data on the BP Oil Spill and its effects on our Emerald Coast.  The links below will provide you with daily updates on the BP Oil Spill and their effects on Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Below are a few links that will keep you in the loop. Walton County TDC Daily Oil Spill Update Okaloosa County Daily Oil Spill Update New York Times Oil Spill Tracker   Have you been damaged?  Local attorneys are helping business owners and individuals. Lovelace Law Firm - Florida Panhandle Oil Spill Attorneys - Destin, FL   S... 06/04/2010

Beaches are still white....water is still clear....and the town is packed with tourists.  I have included below the latest projection map as of 5/28/2010. 05/29/2010

Below is the most recent projection map.  As for now the water is clear, the beaches are white, and the town is packed with tourists for the Memorial Day Week. 05/22/2010

    Clayton Bonjean is an "Equator Certified" Short Sale Realtor in Destin, Florida   Click the link below to search Destin, Florida Short Sales and Foreclosures. Destin, Florida Short Sale and Foreclosure Search Equator is an Internet-based Short Sale and REO program used by many major lenders.  Bank of America initiates all short sales on the Equator system.  The system has stream-lined the short sale and REO process and this has resulted in faster short sale approvals as well as faster responses on REO offers. "Equator is a smart and efficient system that has enabled lenders to stream-line the short sale and REO process.  I am very excited to be Equator certified and I have enjoyed using this innovative new system."  Clayton Bonjean, Broker. Clayton Bonjean's Credentials MBA - Master... 05/20/2010

Information about how claims are being paid.Question:  Once filed, will payment from claims filed be provided continuously once the application is submitted? How long will the claims process take to acquire payment? BP says payments will be made to address immediate issues associated with property damage or loss of income due to the oil spill. BP believes that it is appropriate to provide interim payments to claimants who are not receiving ordinary income or project while the cleanup is underway.  Within 48 hours of receiving supporting documentation (e.g. tax return) the claim will be evaluated and the claimant will be notified of an advance payment for the claim.  The equivalent of 1 month's income will be paid and these payments will continue until they are able to return to work or ... 05/15/2010