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Just Sold in Ph. 1 in WaterColor, FL

April 10, 2012 by

This amazing home just sold in Phase 1 of WaterColor, FL.

Under contract in 11 days!

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.

Property Description

With three large bedrooms and three separate baths, a large living room with vaulted ceiling and pine walls, as well as a spacious kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel GE appliances, this home in the secluded Tennis District neighborhood of WaterColor is offered at the best price on the street!

A separate office with built-in desk and cabinets is another great feature, as is the convenient ground-floor master suite with grand walk-in closet and connecting bath. The ideal upstairs features a generous bedroom with separate bunk nook as well as a landing/play area.

2011 gross rentals were $35,413 with 79 owner nights booked. This home is being sold furnished with the exception of artwork and accessories.

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Just Reduced in WaterSound Beach, FL

April 3, 2012 by

Just reduced in WaterSound, FL, this amazing vacation home is estimated to bring in nearly $115,000 in gross rental income a year but has never been rented so it is in pristine condition!

Don’t miss the opportunity to buy this wonderful beach retreat in one of Scenic 30A’s most sought after communities.

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.

Property Description

This amazing beach vacation home is located in the exclusive hamlet of WaterSound Beach on County Road 30A. 360 Blue Properties estimates this vacation home can do about $115,000 a year in gross rentals.

The back of the house sits next to Deer Lake State Park. The spacious floor plan is ideal for entertaining and family getaways. On the first floor, you’ll find a small library/sitting room off the foyer. There are two guest rooms with attached full bathrooms facing the front of the house. A convenient wet bar is located next to the master suite’s entrance.

The master suite has a private deck facing Deer Lake State Park. Up the stairs to the second floor you will find two more guest bedrooms and an open kitchen, dining and living area. This space is ideal for getting together with family and friends. The modern kitchen has a Swarovski crystal chandelier, marble countertops, dual gas ranges and separate freezer and refrigerator.

A cozy screened porch off the kitchen has a fireplace and separate area with gas grill hookup. The living and dining area has vaulted ceilings with a large porch off the living room facing secluded Deer Lake State Park. Two bedrooms with full bathrooms round out the second floor on this home.

On the third level there is an huge bonus room perfect for watching the game, playing cards and working out plus an additional room perfect for hanging out. Continue up the stairs to the fourth floor and you will find views of the Gulf of Mexico and pristine Deer Lake State Park. This is a great spot to watch those Florida sunsets.

House is being sold fully furnished minus a small exclusion list of items which is attached. All room dimensions and square footage are approximate and should be verified by the buyer. There is a $250 transfer fee, a 0.5% St. Joe Foundation fee, and a 0.25% New Buyer Fee.

 

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Bill could help short sale sellers in 2013

April 2, 2012 by

WASHINGTON – April 2, 2012 – Under U.S. law, a homeowner with an underwater mortgage who goes through a short sale has part of his or her debt forgiven by a bank. The amount forgiven is legally considered income, as if the lender gave the owner a monetary gift by saying, “You no longer have to pay this.”

As a gift, that money is income and taxable by the IRS when the homeowner fills out his yearly income taxes. However, a temporary law effective through Dec. 31, 2012, nixes that amount as homeowner income, making the debt forgiveness tax-free. A short sale in 2012, then, allows a homeowner to walk away free of debt.

As it stands now, that rule expires next year, and underwater homeowners who go through a short sale could be taxed on the amount forgiven.

However, a bipartisan bill introduced late last week by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Dean Heller (R-NV) – the Mortgage Relief Act – would extend that rule past Dec. 31 if approved by both the House and Senate and signed by President Obama. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) cosponsored the legislation.

“It is bad enough that so many families are faced with mortgages that now exceed the value of their home,” says Stabenow. “But to add insult to injury, without this bill, the IRS would once again require these families to pay hundreds or thousands of dollars in additional income tax when they sell or refinance their home. That’s just wrong.”

Stabenow championed the original Mortgage Relief Act of 2007 designed to fix the problem that now expires at the end of 2012. Stabenow and Heller’s new bill will extend this tax protection for underwater homeowners through 2015.

Approximately, 20 to 25 percent of American homeowners are currently underwater on their mortgages.

© 2012 Florida Realtors®

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Gulf-Front – Under Contract

April 2, 2012 by

This Gulf-front home is under contact in Panama City Beach, FL. The house is in a great location on Front Beach Road right down the street from Pier Park.

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.

Property Description

This classic, cement block beach house with original mosaic tile floor sits on a beautiful Gulf-front lot with incredible proximity to popular Pier Park. Pier Park offers a concert park, paved trails, retail and dining. The lot measures a generous 60 feet wide and expansive 124 feet deep.

 

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Just Sold – Gulf Front, Best Priced 3 BR on 30A

April 2, 2012 by

This Gulf-front condo just sold in Seacrest, FL, along 30A.

Best priced 3 bedroom on the Gulf…don’t delay…the deals are moving quickly!

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.

Call us today to buy or sell your piece of Paradise!

Inventory is dwindling so if you are considering selling, please call us for a free Comparative Market Analysis.

Property Description

Each bedroom in this Gulf-front unit offers its own private bath. The living room features a vaulted ceiling as well as a spiral staircase to a sleeping loft with full bath. The balcony is a great spot for a cocktail and taking in the sunset. Capistrano is close to Camp Creek Golf Course, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach.

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Just Reduced and Guaranteed Rental Income in Miramar Beach, FL

March 21, 2012 by

This amazing vacation rental is guaranteed $60,000 in rental income a year by the rental company, and as of March 19, the home has booked $51,632 in gross rental income for 2012.

The home was just reduced to $649,000.

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777. Please feel welcome to search all properties in the area on our website.

 

Call us today to buy or sell your piece of Paradise!

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Big Plans for Sandestin

March 14, 2012 by

Sandestin, FL – There are some major events on the horizon for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Sandestin owner Tom Becnel said recently in a Northwest Florida Daily News article that he has two major new developments in the design phase, as well as several new additions to the resort this year.

Becnel is in the planning stages of a 96-unit condominium and a 36-home subdivision.

The condo project is slated for the Osprey Point property between the Heron Walk and Baypine Cottages communities in the Lakeside area of Sandestin. Becnel plans to market the units in the spring and if sales are strong, he will start construction this fall.

The new subdivision will be built across from the Burnt Pine Golf Club on a parcel of undeveloped land. Becnel couldn’t say when construction on that project would begin. But he did say that the is focusing on buyers, who are looking to stay in Sandestin for the long haul and not speculators.

Another project Becnel has been been working on is the $2-million renovation of the Bayside Inn that should wrap up at the end of March. The Inn will be rebranded with a new logo, furniture in all condos and a new pool deck, Becnel said.

The marina at Baytowne is also looking to get upgraded. Becnel applied for permits from the Army Corps of Engineers for a new pier and boat dock for 50 to 70 boats 100 feet or longer. The marina will also get a floating water park and will continue to rent YOLO boards this summer.

The Village of Baytowne Wharf will get two new tenants, Becnel said. The Hofbrau Beer Garden is scheduled to open by Spring Break. And a new Ben and Jerry’s ice cream shop will open in the next few months.

Sandestin is booming and will continue to grow. Call Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777 or Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 today for more information about real estate and property in Sandestin.

 

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5 ways for sellers to lure more buyers

March 13, 2012 by

WASHINGTON – March 13, 2012 – Pricing a home realistically gets potential buyers through the door, but how do you get them to fall in love with a home? An article at U.S. News & World Report offers the following tips for sellers.

• Add curb appeal: “Make sure the house is cleared of winter clutter, that windows are washed, that the front door is painted or clean,” says Brad Knapp, regional vice president for the National Association of Realtors® for Ohio and Michigan. “You have to give the house good curb appeal.”

• Declutter: Remove clutter from the home so that buyers can actually see everything the home has to offer. Any excess belongings of the sellers should be stored in the garage or in a storage unit.

• Be careful not to offend: “Hunters and fisherman often have game hanging on the walls,” Knapp notes. “Some people are offended, so get that off the walls and into the garage.”

• Consider staging: “It might behoove (sellers) to hire a professional stager to help them,” says Robert Simon, a professor at Cleveland State University. “You have to get it right so it looks lived in – but definitely not cluttered.”

• Complete routine maintenance: Make sure sellers complete obvious maintenance projects before the home is listed. Also, sellers need to realize that “people don’t care if you spent $15,000 fixing the roof. It’s worth nothing,” Simon says. “The market expects the roof to be in tip-top shape. You have to go above and beyond.”

Source: “Steps you can take to boost your home’s value,” U.S. News & World Report (March 5, 2012)

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Sandestin’s Burnt Pine Golf Club in Florida ranked by Golfweek

March 13, 2012 by

Information below from Golfweek:

DESTIN, Fla. — Burnt Pine Golf Club — the acclaimed Rees Jones-design at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast — is featured in Golfweek’s “State-by-State” rankings, which highlight premier daily-fee layouts and courses accessible via resorts.

Burnt Pine is in elite company alongside several hosts to professional TOUR events and world famous resorts. Burnt Pine’s rating puts it in the upper echelon of Florida’s golf properties.

“We are honored to be recognized by Golfweek, one of the game’s foremost authorities,” says Jared Morton, director of Burnt Pine Golf Club. “This accolade is a testament to Burnt Pine’s incredible layout, as well as our staff’s dedication to providing pristine conditions and unparalleled service.”

Leading golfers through pine forests, wetlands and beautiful water views along the Choctawhatchee Bay, Burnt Pine is consistently cited as one of Florida’s most challenging, scenic and stunning golf experiences. The course is private, but resort guests have access and privileges by taking advantage of designated morning and afternoon tee times.

Burnt Pine is one of four championship courses at Sandestin. Raven Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones II, has hosted PGA Champions Tour events. Baytowne Golf Club has five sets of tees, including a junior tee box, and is an ideal family or day of arrival course. The Links Course is the original Sandestin layout, and a longtime favorite of guests and locals. Sandestin offers a variety of packages and golf options for every level of player, from novice to professional.

For more information about real estate in Sandestin, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777.

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is home to 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,300 condos, villas, town homes, and a wide-variety of hotel accommodations. The resort has more than seven miles of sugar white beaches and pristine bay front; four championship golf courses; 15 world-class tennis courts; 19 swimming pools; a 113-slip marina; children’s programs; fitness center and spa; 65,000 square feet of meeting space; and the Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village featuring a host of boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants, nightlife and events.

Sandestin is a member of Visit South Walton, an unparalleled strand of 15 distinct beach neighborhoods. Sandestin is also the host of the ANNIKA & Friends Event and ProAm this May.

Getting There: Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) offers direct flights from Houston, Baltimore/Washington DC, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, and Memphis. Northwest Florida Regional Airport (VPS) offers direct flights from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and Charlotte. Service from Washington, DC begins in March.

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Just Sold in Gulf Place along 30A

March 9, 2012 by

 

Enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf from the open living and dining room areas of this professionally decorated condo at Gulf Place Caribbean in Santa Rosa Beach. Step onto the balcony from the French doors from both the living and dining room areas. The kitchen offers granite counters, pendant and track lighting, as well as a full-size pantry and plenty of cabinet storage space. In the hall is an alcove with built-in bunks, perfect for kids. The master and guest bedrooms are both spacious and private. This end-unit features a great floor plan and more square footage than interior units.

This unit has produced between $25K and $26K in gross rental income. Gulf Place offers many amenities that include three pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, three deeded beach access points, as well as an on-site pharmacy, walking trails, bicycle rentals, an amphitheater with seasonal concerts and special events, as well as bars, restaurants and retail shops, all within walking distance!

For more information, call Christina Meinen at 850.974.9704 or Andy Meinen at 850.419.4777. Call us today to buy or sell your piece of Paradise!

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