Fort Walton Beach, FL Real Estate News

By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
2 Bedroom  2 Bathroom Sq ft: 1,089For more details surrounding the sale of this home please contact the following:Gil Erikson, Realtor/Sellers Agent Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - Okaloosa Island-Miramar Beach-30AE-Mail: gilerikson@atthebeachteam.comWebsite: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comGil EriksonOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 850-714-2122Fax: 800-654-2959
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
Listing Details: Nautilus Condo Unit 1102, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548MLS number: 915500Price: $685,000Bed: 3Bath: 2.5Square Footage: 1,528 Call Amelia Roberts 985-400-4050 to see if this property is still available.Welcome to Nautilus 1102 Gulf front, a beautiful beach front condo located on Okaloosa Island. This first floor unit boasts 3 bedrooms and creates easy access to all amenities, including a community pool and grilling area. Enjoy stunning Gulf views from the comfort of your own condo, as it sits directly on the beach. Recently upgraded with all new windows and doors in 2020, this condo also features on-site rental and management for added convenience. Experience the best of beach living at Nautilus 1102 Gulf front.  Click here to see additional photos and details of this prop...
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
Search Inventory of All Waterscape Condos For Sale   Listing Details-Waterscape Condo- 1110 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Unit B507, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Price: $415,000.00MLS number: 757357Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2.5Square Footage: 1292Call Courtney Moher (614) 218-0137 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Gulf Views/ End Unit Condo- Beach Living At It's Finest- AMAZING opportunity to own a unique condo at Waterscape where there are only a handful just like it with views of the Gulf of Mexico! Enjoy an END unit with privacy all around that is located only 4 stacks back from the beach inside a coveted indoor hall. New beautiful hardwood floors and fresh paint are throughout this gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, condo with BUNKS!The gourmet kitchen has beautiful cab...
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
Search Inventory of All Seacrest Condos For Sale   Listing Details-Seacrest Condo, Unit #313 - 895 Santa Rosa Blvd, Unit #313, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32541Price: $209,000.00MLS number: 755307Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2Square Footage: 894Call Courtney Moher (614) 218-0137 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Taste of Paraise - Partial Gulf ViewsThe beach getaway you've been dreaming of... a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo at Okaloosa Island's favorite, Seacrest Condos -complete with seaside inspired interiors and partial gulf views. Sunshine and warm gulf breezes from the balcony with easy access out your door to the beach! Easily sleeps 6 with a king size master bed, queen bed in the second bedroom, and a queen sized sofa sleeper. The spacious kitchen is fully stocked an...
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
Azure Condo 520 - 1150 Santa Rosa Blvd. 520, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Azure Condo1150 Santa Rosa Blvd. 520Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1390 Sq. Ft. For more details surrounding the sale of this condo please contact the following: John Moran, Realtor/Listing Specialist  Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast36008 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 201Destin, FL 32541Destin - South Walton County - Navarre BeachE-Mail: JohnMoran@AtTheBeachTeam.com Website: www.AtTheBeachTeam.comJohn MoranOffice: 850-654-3325Mobile: 850-217-7618Fax: 800-654-2959Click here to see All Azure Condos For Sale!
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755527 - Residential  Condominium - Pending       $56,500   Office File #: 43302 Address: 308 SW MIRACLE STRIP Parkway 1A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 County: Okaloosa Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach Sub Area: 1203 - West Fort Walton Beach Project Name/Subdivision: FOUNTAINHEAD CONDO Zoning:   Parcel ID: 23-2S-24-0962-0000-001A Elementary School: Edwins Middle School: Bruner High School: Fort Walton Beach Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 828 Price/SqFt: $68.24 Bedrooms: 2 Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths:   Design: N/A # Stories: 1     Units Above Ground: 2 Stories in Building: 2 Stories In Unit: 2 Year Built: 1974 Occupancy Status: Vacant Immediate Occupancy: Yes Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: County PA Records Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Directions: From Mira...
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By John Moran, For Your Place At The Beach
(Keller Williams Realty's At The Beach Team)
Search Current Inventory of All Azure Condo's For Sale Listing DetailsAzure 421- 1150 SANTA ROSA Boulevard UNIT 421, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Price: $435,000MLS number: 755016 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2Square Footage: 1390Call John Moran at 850-217-7618 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. Azure Condo- Coastal Luxe Living At It's FinestCoastal luxe living at its finest in this 2nd stack coastline view 3 bedroom condo at Azure. Upgrades include new wood floors throughout living areas and master suite, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, beautiful furnishings and a large balcony to soak in all the views. The Master Suite is Gulf front and has balcony access plus a spa-like bath with jacuzzi tub, separate shower and his/her closets. Imagine one of the ...
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
A Suspicious Activity Report or SAR when used in the context of Real Estate is often in reference to money laundering! A 10 year study of Suspicious Activity Reports showed that 20% of residential real-estate transactions flagged as suspicious contained evidence of money-laundering. This report focuses on certain trends in the reporting of suspicious activity in key businesses and professions in the real estate sector. The report also provides summaries of SARs that were reviewed for this study as will as providing a range of examples of activities and transactions that may be indicative of money laundering and associated illicit financial activity.  Here is a table showing the largest set of  SAR filings by category and it's breakdown.  Looks like property management is an ideal opport...
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By Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School, Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor
(Rowlett Real Estate School)
Wild Willy's Adventure Zone 1306 Miracle Strip Parkway, Fort Walton Beach , FL 32548850-400-3300www.wwazone.comwww.youtube.com/watch?v=ty3btLa8N-I Wild Willy's Adventure Zone features a 16,000 square foot indoor arcade, 2 putt putt golf courses, 60 foot ropes course, 4D Movie Theater, Laser Maze, Ptero Jump, and Inflatable Zone.  Also located at Wild Willy's are Salvati's Pizza Factory and Yogo Mogo's.   Visit Website
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By Olympus Executive Realty Inc., Home Of The Top Producers
(Olympus Executive Realty INC.)
FORT WALTON BEACH HOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS FOR SALE IN FORT WALTON BEACH FL. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR CURRENT STATUS!Contact Kate or Vick,Your Hotel, Motel & Resort Specialist(407)230-7807 / (407)865-2840InvestmentAcquisitions@gmail.com PLEASE CALL FOR CURRENT & UPDATED INFORMATION ON WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN FORT WALTON BEACHAre you looking looking for Hotels, Motels & Resorts to add to your local or Global investment portfolio?   We can represent you in acquistion of any  hotel, motel & resort property in the U.S.Bankrupt Properties / Bank Managed Properties / Regular Sale/ Broken Asset.Proper representation is paramount during the procurement process. Contact a specialist familiar with the fundamental knowledge of the hotel / motel / resort world.The foundation of our asset acquisition procure...
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By Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School, Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor
(Rowlett Real Estate School)
Welcome to Goofy Golf Goofy Golf in Fort Walton Beach, FL. has been operating since 1958. For the last 50+ years, families and friends have enjoyed the fun and "goofy" atmosphere of our miniature golf course. They have 2 courses that have 17 holes each. The 18th hole is the "Snakes Mouth", and is shared by both courses. Visit our famous T-Rex that you see to the right on our website.  His name is "Hammy". He has been with Goofy Golf since the very beginning, and, after a brief makeover, stands proudly at 23 feet tall! So what are you waiting for? Bring the whole family and experience Goofy Golf once again.
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By Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School, Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor
(Rowlett Real Estate School)
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Don't forget to visit the Gulfaruim Marine Park this summer.  This is something the entrie family will enjoy.   1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Ft. Walton Beach 32548850-243-9046www.gulfarium.cominfo@gulfarium.com   Come snorkel with stingrays and sharks, feed penguins and watch otters play at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park. Featuring dolphin and sea lion shows, the marine park is also home to seals, turtles, alligators, harbor seals and more. Become a VIP trainer and work side-by-side with the staff to learn what it takes to train and care for marine mammals. Don't leave without getting a kiss from a harbor seal.
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
So here is the scenario: You are buying a house for 177,000 and your funding  fee for 2nd time use of your VA Eligibility will cost 3.3% of the purchase price, so that’s an additional $5840 you are rolling that funding fee into the loan. That makes the loan $182,840, more than the contract price! But house appraised today for only $180,000!   Will you be approved if the loan amount is greater than the appraisal even though the actual “sales price” is less than the appraisal?Actually a really good question,that many people may be wondering. So what you need to know is the bank won’t give a loan for more than what the property appraises for.  But your VA funding fee is not a part of that appraisal value, whether it’s your first, 2nd or more use.  It’s actually a VA allowable fee added on ...
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
We have all been in these situations more than once.  If this isn't the funniest thing, I came across this video and had to share.  It will be okay to LOL and to talk to the screen as you are watching this, because you already know the words...http://lightersideofrealestate.com/real-estate-humor/what-real-life-would-look-like-if-email-were-real-life
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Yeah Not!!Well, at least that's what the Mortgage Broker said in a recent blog post about banks not offering or advertising the best rates.  I'm gonna go with "I disagree for $200 Bob"If you are a first time home buyer, and happen to meet Before you are referred to a tried and true list of lenders by your you may be lured into a false sense of   and "of course I know what I'm doing". And the sound of "it's only 2% doesn't sound bad.  Borrower beware, that's 2% of a $200,000 home. Yes that's $4000 of what you were saving to use towards your house, has now been promised to "you know who" for doing something you can do... pick up the phone.It doesn't go towards the downpayment or closing costs, just in "you know who's pocket"  AND to add insult to injury you will still have to the lenders ...
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
 Realtors might generally agree that TUESDAY’s are the best day of the week to begin the buying process. Why Tuesday? Think about the other days for a moment, and what you are normally doing... As everyone is settling back into their work-week routine, they are better able to focus once their weeks schedule is in place.  Additionally, making the offer on a Tuesday allows for several days of negotiating before people get into weekend mode, and then you are faced with the anguish of waiting for an answer to your offer over the weekend and into the following week.  (Which also puts your offer at risk by allowing other offers to come in over the weekend).  Can you feel the knot in your stomach?So I look forward to hearing from you on Tuesday!
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Many people may not be aware of all of the benefits provided for our Veterans.  I'll admit, as a Veteran myself,  I don't know either.  A new update was recently posted regarding healthcare, so I thought as we recently observed Memorial Day I would share this important update with you.  The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers can give the Veteran's care-giver (family member or friend) a "break" by taking over the Veteran's care for a limited time, similar to Hospice, but is called "Respite Care" and VA medical centers may provide respite care to an eligible Veteran for up to 30 days in a calendar year. Respite care is part of the Military Medical Benefits Package. Families and patients who are in need of respite care in excess of 30 days because of unforeseen difficultie...
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
If you are considering drawing any money from your Roth IRA to buy your first home, will you have to pay it back before retirement? If you said NO.... you would be CORRECT   That's right, "Nothing has to be repaid" (my caveat here is "as of this writing"). But yes, All your contributions can come out of a Roth at any time for your "first home", tax and penalty free.   Special First Time Home Buyer Clause-- states that a first time home buyer can withdraw funds from a Roth IRA under the following conditions: the account has been open for 5 years you withdraw $10,000 or less to purchase a home the funds are used directly toward home acquisition (down payment, closing costs, etc.) (not for new furniture)   But what if you aren't a first time home buyer? What if you want to withdraw more t...
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Not to long ago, I was contacted and asked to sell a single family residence.  The gentleman has recently lost his partner of many years, and was ready to sell the house and move on.  Unfortunately, when I got the details of the property and owners or should I say owner.  I found that the person who called me, was NOT the owner of record.I had to add to his grief from the death of his loved one, by telling him, he did not have authority to sell the property  His name wasn't on the deed or mortgage and  He didn't have a power of attorney or living will, just nothing.  Of course the property ended up in probate, and ultimately foreclosure.  If you are in any type of long term Domestic Partnership or marriage, learn the laws and types of ownership you have available in your State,  and tak...
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Is The title insurance you're required to buy in order to get your loan for your own protection?  TRUE OR FALSE?If you answered TRUE you are......... INCORRECT!You're required to pay for the lender's title insurance at settlement, but it's not for your benefit. It only shields the lender in case a problem with the property's title arises (such as unclear wills, unpaid taxes and easements).The owners policy is actually optional! For more information on title insurance, contact you nearest title company, they would be happy to help.
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
Which one are you?  AND Which one carries the most weight?  But more importantly do you know the difference?                                                                                                                            Being Prequalified is an estimate of what the lender thinks you can afford based on the information you have given them over the phone.  Like how much you make and what your current debts are and sometimes includes pulling your credit report.                                                                                                                      Preapproval actually requires that you submit a loan application with the necessary documentation, wihich include: Tax Returns Bank Statements Pay Statements and a few more verifications that you "neglecte...
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By Karen Butler, Eglin AFB/ Fort Walton Beach /Destin Relocation
(RE/MAX Coastal Properties)
When preparing to buy a home, credit plays an important role.  Not just for homebuyers, let's see how many brave Realtors will admit to not knowing the answer.  Test your Brain before you cheat and see the answer below:a) A credit score from a fourth credit bureau, Beaconb) Another name for your tri-merge scorec) The credit score used by mortgage lendersd) Another name for your Equifax credit scoreFYI:  TransUnion’s credit score is called an Empirica, while Experian often refers to their calculation as FICO II and Equifax calls their credit score Beacon.   d) Another name for your Equifax credit  
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