Today was 'Open House' day for the house I showed you on Choctawhatchee Bay.  The weather this morning was beautiful, save for a little too much humidity.  Then came a few droplets, then the winds, then the torrential downpour.  It's just another of those wonderful reasons to live on the northwest Florida gulf coast.  The picture is taken from inside looking out against the wind.  In fact, during this moment a 'Tornado Warning' was being reported by the national weather service.  We're safe and sound, hope our neighbors are!The next picture was taken moments later, but not through a window. 12/15/2007

Topsail State Park, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is a must see for visitors to northwest Florida, Destin, Sandestin, or Miramar Beach.  Campers return year after year.  They bicycle, play shuffleboard, fish, swim, hike at the beach and on the park trails, cook out, socialize, and seem to thoroughly enjoy their vacations.  I hope you enjoy the pictures, and that you'll come to visit us in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida!!      10/30/2007

Is the Red Tide upon us?  First I heard from a friend in Jacksonville that she was having a scratchy throat and some serious breathing problems, then to the west, in Houston, I heard about the same thing from family members, and new for the past few days, I am experiencing the same stinging, burning breathing problem they described.  Historically, the Red Tide kills a lot of fish, but just what is the source of the symptoms?  Wikipedia calls the Red Tide a phenomenon know as algal bloom. The phenomenon produces a neurotoxin called brevetoxin, which kills fish, birds, marine mammals and other organisms.  Let's hope it ends soon. 10/15/2007

This sign greets you at the entrance to Driftwood Estates, located approximately four miles north of the Sacred Heart Hospital at the intersection of Highway 98 and Mack Bayou Road.  Driftwood Estates is the northernmost tip of the peninsula into Choctawhatchee Bay.  The young development is convenient to shopping and restaurants on the new Grand Boulevard, and is also near the Gulf of Mexico at the Topsail State Park.  Many homes were constructed here during the development frenzy of 2003-2005.  Driftwood Estates is a great community and an excellent area to find a wonderful Florida home at a great price. 10/11/2007

This is not really a great picture, but what you are seeing is dolphin churning up the water in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  They circle and herd mullet until they get the mullet all grouped together in a tight little bunch.  Then they take turns tearing through the group to feed.  We counted eight dophin in this pod.  Birds fly overhead and feed on the parts of fish the dolphin scattered.  It is a frenzy.  Just part of day to day events here on Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  All the more reason for you to contact your Florida Real Estate Agent. 09/19/2007

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, in Walton County, is one of the fastest growing areas in Florida, if not the whole of America.  Currently, there is so much new construction on going or recently completed that a flood of supply versus demand in the real estate market.  Then came the hurricanes bringing fears for the Gulf Coast.  The bottom line is that new construction has simply out-paced the buying market.  New residents pour into Florida each day, only to find great buyer deals in the real estate market.  A wise buyer will search for a home constructed following recent building codes, which have proven to have far greater ability to withstand hurricanes.  For more on Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County, and northwest Florida, please visit my website at www.rmonk.com. Robert Monk, Florida Real... 09/06/2007

 This is a photograph of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico at Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County, Florida.  The sand is like fine white sugar, minus the sweet taste, and the sea is emerald.  If you are seeing this from a far away state or country, this is our main attraction!  This is why we love the Gulf Coast!! 08/27/2007

The Euro, the monetary exchange designation, has soared to new heights!  This helps America with her exports.  It also helps Americans sell their properties if the Europeans know what we have to sell.  That's why I focus my website to introduce the Florida panhandle to my 'European Connections'.Currently, you need about 1.38 dollars to buy a Euro.Not too long ago, you could have bought all the Euros you wanted for around 80 cents.So, it is very clear that our European friends should have the means to buy our expensive properties, if we can just get them interested! Robert 07/20/2007

The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors has produced a web site Emerald Coast Homes Online that lists all properties that are in the local Multiple Listing Service database,  Users can search for vacant land, homes and condominiums and narrow that search by several different factors including subdivisions, price, size, etc...  Most importantly, the database allows buyers to create an account in which they can log in to.  This log in allows you to view properties have been recently put on the market, check for price changes and much more.  It's important that you click on "Your Account" and create a new account so that you can access all information to be able to make the best informed decision possible.  You will also have the ability to have the system email you directly every time t... 07/06/2007

I welcome your interest.  Let's talk about what is going on.  I will certainly give you my opinion. The Market Reports just came out and in all three counties, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay Counties, resales saw an upswing in activity for the first time this year.  New home sales are still suffering in all three counties and forget vacant lots.  They are down by over 55%.  Lot loans are hard to secure. If you need information on any of these counties and the properties that are a steal, please contact me at kelly@kellykleinsoldmine.com because I have discovered the deals already and can easily send you my reports.  I look forward to your comments. Have a great day! Kelly   05/23/2007

St. Joe's WaterColor Inn located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida near Destin was named the Best Hotel in Florida by Travel & Leisure Magazine along with the #1 Best Family Resort in North America by Travel & Leisure readers in 2006. This luxury beach resort is the only AAA Four Diamond Resort in Northwest Florida. Designed by David Rockwell, the Inn combines the warmth and hospitality associated with traditional Southern grand hotels, the intimacy of bed-and-breakfast inns and the charm of classic beach houses. To add to the unique Southern coastal design, all rooms at the Inn face the beach and have a large porch to enjoy the views or relax in the breeze.As a guest, you can enjoy endless amenities for the entire family during your Florida vacation. Guests have access to:- The emerald wate... 05/06/2007