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Santa Rosa Beach, FL Real Estate News

By Casey Joiner, Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
(Scenic Sotheby's International Realty www.caseyjoiner.com)
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By Tamala Prickett
(Prickett Properties Vacation Rentals and Real Estate)
Seaside Florida Honeymoon Cottage Located in Seaside Florida this beautiful vacation rental condo overlooks the famous Seaside Amphitheatre which is the perfect location at Seaside. Additionally, this Seaside Florida condo rental offers a stunning gulf view.   Enjoy the Seaside amphitheatre concerts and town activity from the privacy of your balcony! Everything in Seaside is convenient to this fabulous vacation rental including a day bed that can sleep an additional person.   The Rear Window is a spacious, two-story condo with a balcony overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and Seaside Amphitheatre. The main floor includes a large living/dining room and kitchen. The second floor hosts the master suite with valuted ceilings and a cozy. The Master bath has a steam shower. and a private outdoor j...
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By Casey Joiner, Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
(Scenic Sotheby's International Realty www.caseyjoiner.com)
Open House today May 30, 2010 in 30A's top Private Gated Community, The Retreat.  If you have never had the chance to experience this incredible piece of property, please take advantage while you are in town. Located in Blue Mountain Beach, the private entrance is just steps from Adagio.  The home available today may be the best of the best in the neighborhood. Time: 1-4 P.M. Address: 230 West Bermuda   Santa Rosa Beach, FL  32459  
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By Wendy Rulnick, "It's Wendy... It's Sold!"
(Rulnick Realty, Inc.)
What a swift approval for this Santa Rosa Beach Florida short sale home in Driftwood Estates, the Mack Bayou area!  In fact, Chase approved the short sale in about three weeks!  Regions, the junior lien holder, took four weeks. Details: Home:  66 Driftwood Point Rd., Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459 Original Purchase Price: $464,000 in May 2008 Sales Price:  appr $230,000 Terms:  Chase accepted the offer as "settled".  Regions, always more difficult, asked for a $100 per month promissory note to pay back 60% of their balance of $25,000.  The note will be re-adjusted in a year. Seller:  Delighted! I put this home under contract in four days.  The seller almost didn't list because she thought there was no time to beat the foreclosure.  I thought otherwise. Consider hiring an experienced Santa R...
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By Wendy Rulnick, "It's Wendy... It's Sold!"
(Rulnick Realty, Inc.)
       This weekend I received an offer on a Santa Rosa Beach Florida short sale lot listing.  In my area on the Emerald Coast, lots are not easy to sell.  In fact, there is a 36 month absorption rate in South Walton County in the 30-A area. Yikes!  A normal market may have a 6-7 month absorption rate.  So it would take almost three years to sell the current inventory of Santa Rosa Beach lots at the current rate of sales. For the sake of illustration, I listed the lot at $82,000.  The last sale in the subdivision was in December, almost six months ago, for $85,000.  There is another lot under contract listed at $79,000.  There are three lots listed for sale in the $200’s (OVERPRICED) and two expired listings at $99,900 and in the $100’s. AMAZINGLY, I received a full price offer within o...
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By Casey Joiner, Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
(Scenic Sotheby's International Realty www.caseyjoiner.com)
Really nice value on the gulf with 78 ft of gulf frontage.  Almost impossible to find this much room on the gulf front anymore.  Great access to all 30A and Dune Allen have to offer.  Literally roll out of bed and into the Gulf. Price: $1,895,000 Size: 4729 Sq Ft Beds/Baths: 6/5
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By Tamala Prickett
(Prickett Properties Vacation Rentals and Real Estate)
Seaside Florida Rentals ~ Condos & Cottages ~ Http://www.SeasideFloridaRentals.Net Seaside Florida is an award winning and renowned beach town known for its pedestrian-friendly brick paved streets, picket fenced cottages, fabulous shopping, Bud and Alley's beach front bar and of course the crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico! Our Seaside Florida rentals include a 1 bedroom condo named the Rear Window that overlooks the amphitheatre and the town center. The amphitheatre is the hub of the activity in Seaside Florida where you will  enjoy an outdoor concert, play or movie in the evenings.  We also have a 2 bedroom Beach House located just a mile down the road in Seagrove Florida. The Seagrove Beach House rental is a cute Bungalow located in Seagrove Beach along the 30-A walking and b...
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By Wendy Rulnick, "It's Wendy... It's Sold!"
(Rulnick Realty, Inc.)
Miracles?  Saxon Mortgage quickly approving a short sale? Compared to Saxon horror stories of the past, this Mack Bayou, Driftwood Estates short sale in Santa Rosa Beach Florida - was a dream!  Here is the story:Property:  House in Driftwood Estates, Santa Rosa Beach, FLMortgage:  Saxon - balance $300,000Offer:  about $190,000Promissory Note:  -0- Cash Contribution:  -0-Approval Time:  15 days!  Keys to Approval:  Strong contract at fair market value, no extraneous closing costs, complete short sale package prepared.  Diligent follow up by listing agent with Saxon.If you need to avoid foreclosure, and do a Santa Rosa Beach short sale, consider hiring an experienced Santa Rosa Beach short sale agent. It's Wendy! Wendy Rulnick, Broker, Rulnick Realty, Inc. Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  Blue Mountain Beach FL Real Estate | Homes & Condos For Sale   Click the LinksBelow To Search Blue Mountain Beach Real Estate Blue Mountain Beach Florida Real Estate Blue Mountain Beach Condos For Sale Blue Mountain Beach Homes For Sale Blue Mountain Beach Lots For Sale Blue Mountain Beach, Florida is a coastal community located in South Walton County and on Scenic Hwy 30A.  The communities of Grayton Beach and Dune Allen Beach surround Blue Mountain Beach, FL.  Do not let the name fool you, there are no mountains in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida;  however,  Blue Mountain Beach does sit on the highest recorded elevation on the Gulf of Mexico in Florida.  This high elevation appeals to many property owners because it decreases the chance of flooding and helps with insurance rates. "An a...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
    JUST SOLD - ADAGIO CONDO BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH FLORIDA     Click Here to Search Adagio Condos For Sale Click Here to Search 30A Real Estate I just sold one of my listings in Adagio in Blue Mountain Beach.  This listing was a pool side unit (not gulf front) and it was offered completely furnished.  Adagio is a luxury condo project located in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach, FL.  Adagio features private beach access, a very nice pool, a fitness center and an on-site rental office.  Below are the details on the sale. Project:  ADAGIO (Pool Front) Square Feet:  1792 Number of Bedrooms: 3 Number of Bath Rooms: 3 Date Sold: March 26, 2010 Sales Price:  $512,500 Price Per Square Foot:  $285.99 Feel free to call me with any questions about Emerald Coast Real Estate.  
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  30A Real Estate | Homes For Sale | Condos | Lots | Santa Rosa Beach    Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Grayton Beach, WaterColor, Seaside, Seagrove, Alys Beach, Seacrest Beach, and Rosemary Beach.   SEARCH HWY ALL HWY 30A REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Hwy 30A Homes, condos and lots for Sale - All Listings   Hwy 30A is a unique area that features some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.  Visitors enjoy 30A because of the laid back lifestyle and wide variety of things to do.  Hwy 30A has very strict commercial and residential building codes that prevent the building of high-rise condos and large commercial projects.  This creates a relaxed environment filled with beach houses and small 4 story condo projects.  Highway 30A is less congested than many areas along the Emerald Coast due...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  Grayton Beach Homes For Sale | Lots | Condos | FL | Real Estate    Click the links below to search homes, condos and lots in Grayton Beach, FL. Grayton Beach Homes For Sale Grayton Beach Lots For Sale Grayton Beach Condos For Sale Grayton Beach is one of the most unique destinations in Florida.  A trip to Grayton Beach should always include a visit to THE RED BAR.  At the Red Bar, They serve up delicious and fresh seafood in a casual atmosphere that makes you feel like you are on vacation.  The Red Bar is also famous for their Paneed Chicken with mashed potatoes.  The Red Bar provides some of the best live entertainment in the area.  Visitors may catch a Blue Grass show with the local favorite, Dread Clampett or catch the famous Red Bar Jazz Band.  The Red Bar Jazz band is a must see....
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
Bella Vita Condos For Sale | Hwy 30A | Blue Mountain Beach    The Bella Vita MLS search below is the most accurate and up to date Bella Vita Property search availabe.  Feel free to call me with any questions about condos in Bella Vita at Blue Mountain Beach, FL.   Click the link below to see all available condos in Bella Vita. BELLA VITA CONDOS FOR SALE - Hwy 30A Bella Vita is a residential gulf front condominium project that offers 48 residences.  Bella Vita is located on Highway 30-A in Blue Mountain Beach.  Bella Vita's 365 feet beachfront sits in the heart of "The Beaches of South Walton" recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the top five places to live in the United States.    Join Deal Alert:  Be one of the first to find out about aggressively priced foreclosures, short ...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  DESTIN FLORIDA BAYOU FRONT HOMES & LOTS - SANTA ROSA BEACH BAYOU FRONT Click Here to Search Destin and Santa Rosa Beach Bay and Bayou Front Homes, Condos and Lots. Living on the bayou in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach Florida has many benefits.  I actually own a home on Mack Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and we really enjoy life on the Bayou.  Below are some of the benefits of living on the Bayou. Bayou properties can offer more protection from storms than bay and gulf front properties. We see lots of wild life on the bayou.  It is not odd to see Dolphins, Hawks, Eagles, Pelicans, Owls, Ducks, Wild Herons, and Schools of Fish. Bayou properties often offer deeper water than bay front.  This is a major plus when it comes to boating. Insurance Rates seem to be reasonable for those livi...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
Adagio Condos For Sale | Hwy 30A | Blue Mountain Beach | FL ADAGIO CONDOS FOR SALE - MLS SEARCH - Santa Rosa Beach - Blue Mountain Beach Please take the time to utilize the easy search below to find Adagio Condos For Sale in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida.  Our Adagio Condo search is the most accurate and up to date search available.  The search results are pulled directly from the Emerald Coast MLS.  Click the link below to Search Adagio Condos For Sale. Click Here To Search Adagio Condos For Sale Adagio Condos are located on Hwy 30A in Blue Mountain Beach Florida.  The project is convenient to Seaside, Grayton Beach, WaterColor and Sandestin Resort.  Adagio is one of the premier Gulf Front Condo projects on 30A and features Gulf Front Access, a pool on the beach and a larger pool off th...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
"I Am Actually More Surprised When The Closing Isn't Delayed" - This statement popped out of my mouth today and I felt that it was worthy of a blog.  The Destin and Santa Rosa Beach markets have recently changed and deals are getting done left and right.  The market is very exciting but there are many outside variables that can delay a closing.  90% of my business is related to short sales and they always seem to experience some sort of delay.  The most important thing that you can do is plan for a delay on the front end.  It is very important to give the bank enough time to respond and expect some hiccups right before closing.  Purchasing a short sale can be extremely rewarding but it is never a piece of cake.  Most short sales fall apart because the buyer walks.  In most cases, if th...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
Seagrove Beach FL Real Estate | Homes For Sale | Condos | Lots   Click the links below to search Seagrove FL homes, condos and lots.  Our MLS search is current, accurate and up to date.   Click the Links Below To Search Seagrove, Florida Real Estate   Seagrove Florida Homes For Sale Seagrove Florida Lots For Sale Seagrove Florida Condos For Sale Seagrove or also known as "Old Seagrove Beach" is located on Hwy 30A in the Santa Rosa Beach Area.  Seagrove is a very short distance from Seaside and WaterColor.  The best word to describe Seagrove Beach is Charming.  Some of the hot spots in Seagrove Beach and the Seagrove Market and Deli, Pizza By The Sea, and The V in Seagrove.  Seagrove is very convenient to the Gulf of Mexico and a hot spot for vacationers.   I hope you enjoy this free, no...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  Being a Destin, FL Short Sale Buyer's Agent is my Niche - Destin Short Sales Destin and Santa Rosa Beach Short Sale Search - Click Here I focus on finding the deals!  When I kicked off the new real estate brokerage, I got down to the basics.  It seemed that the most important thing that I needed to do was to find a niche.  I spent a lot of time on Active Rain researching the farming approach.  A new agent can hyper-focus on a niche and become effective in a reasonable amount of time.  Well I have found my niche and it is working.  My specialty involves finding buyers the best possible deal with the highest probability of a successful closing.  I farm buyers looking to find a DEAL!  Click here to join my DEAL ALERT to find out what I am doing.  In the past 60 days, I have been blessed ...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
Join Deal Alert:  Be one of the first to find out about aggressively priced foreclosures, short sales and distressed properties by joining the Mainsail Realty DEAL ALERT email list.  Click here to join Deal Alert. JUST SOLD, TOPSAIL VILLAGE IN SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA - SHORT SALE I just sold one of my short sale listings in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.  The lender was Nationstar Bank and they were very easy to work with.  Short Sales are very complex transactions.  Make sure you hire an agent that has a proven track record closing short sale transactions.  This particular short sale sold in less than 2 months.  Below are the details on the Topsail Village short sale. Location - Topsail Village in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Square Footage - 933 Number of Bedrooms 2 Selling Price - $102,000 Co...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
Just Sold - Driftwood Estates Short Sale Click Here to Search Santa Rosa Beach, FL Real Estate Join Deal Alert:  Be one of the first to find out about aggressively priced foreclosures, short sales and distressed properties by joining the Mainsail Realty DEAL ALERT email list.  Click here to join Deal Alert. Clayton Bonjean just sold this short sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL - Driftwood Estates Driftwood Estates - Santa Rosa Beach, FL Contract Date - 1/11/2009 Date Sold - 1/29/2010 Sale Type - Short Sale Selling Price - $180,000 Number of Bedrooms - 5 Square Footage - 2,488 Price per square foot - $72.35 I represented the short sale buyer on this transaction.  We set two records on this one.   The short sale closed 19 days from the contract date. (my personal record).  The buyer also purc...
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