I was recently featured in the Walton Sun Newspaper as I was digging in the sand during a beach boot camp with my fellow workout partners.  We meet four times a week for a beach workout that is killer.  We start with heavy ropes walking to the beach in Grayton (about a mile) and those without the ropes have to carry medicine balls 15 pounds or more.  Then we run -- balls ahead of the ropes, then ropes ahead of the balls.  It isn't easy.  It is a lot easier on the bike lane than it is in the sand.  Once in the sand we have to do the heave and retrieve.  More like I feel like heaving.  It is hot and difficult.  But being one of the oldest women in the class I try to keep up with my younger role models.  So there I am heaving and retrieving a 16 pound medicine ball in the sand.  Once we do... 06/24/2009

  "Half Life" by John Hollan When I first walked into John and Deah Hollan's home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, I was struck by the exciting decor and contemporary flair.  I remember strolling into the living room, my eyes big and my smile bigger.  I turned to my right and then my jaw dropped.  There was one of the most beautiful paintings I had ever seen.  I exclaimed that I "loved" it and was truly moved!  My mother was an artist so I have always appreciated art and the creation of it.  John said he had painted it, as he had several others around the home.  I sold John and Deah's home in Pelican Bay a few months later, and they honored me by presenting  the painting to me as a "thank you".  I actually got misty-eyed at the closing to have received something so beautiful and meaningful... 04/09/2009

  Santa Rosa Beach Homes For Sale | Condos | Lots | Foreclosures| Short Sales Please take the time to search the entire Emerald Coast MLS at www.mainsailrealtycompany.com.  Our search is free and there is absolutely no obligation.  We also offer a current and accurate foreclosure search for the area.   Click below to search properties in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Santa Rosa Beach Homes For Sale, Condos and Lots. Good luck in your search and feel free to call me at 850-585-1284 if you have any questions.     04/07/2009

Another Happy Customer Served!  Look out Golden Arches! Closed just today.  Thrilled with her transaction and services.  Hope to keep them coming back for more. Call Kelly Klein, Destin Real Estate Agent for Red Hot Realty, to list and sell your home or condo or help you buy a home or rental property on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Bay Counties-  Blue Mountain Beach, Bluewater Bay, Destin, Eglin AFB, Grayton Beach, Hurlburt Field, Highway 30A, Niceville, Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seacrest Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, Watercolor.   Kelly is a buyer's representative and foreclosure specialist and can help you buy a foreclosed property in and around Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida.   03/31/2009

Santa Rosa Beach FL Foreclosures | MLS Search   Click the link below to search Foreclosures in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and HWY 30A. Santa Rosa Beach, FL Foreclosure Search Santa Rosa Beach FL foreclosures can present fantastic buying opportunities.  I would love to help you find a great deal on a distressed property.  Purchasing foreclosures can be tricky due to multiple offer scenerios and the use of the As Is contract.  I have helped many buyers achieve success with bank owned foreclosures and short sales in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, FL.  Feel free to call me at 850-585-1284 if you have any questions about Santa Rosa Beach FL Foreclosures.  Destin Foreclosure Help:  There are many options available other than foreclosure.  I am a "certified distressed property expert" and have th... 03/16/2009

March 2, 2009   Ms. Kelly Klein Red Hot Realty 1209 Airport Road,  Suite 9 Destin, Fl.  32541   Dear Kelly: Thank you for your assistance with my recent property purchase.    You were referred to me by good friends who were extremely pleased and grateful for your help when they purchased their new home.  They were impressed by your attention to details that they might not have considered, to both protect their interest and to save money.   I wholeheartedly agree with their opinions! I appreciate how much time, effort and importance you placed on my real estate search.  Not being familiar with the area and living out of town, I was fortunate to rely on your guidance and expertise with a sense of trust that my requirements and interests were your highest priority in finding that perfect p... 03/10/2009

After 3 days of being with 3 different sets of buyers this past weekend, I can only tell you that I am learning the market so well.  The more you know the inventory the better.  I worked with a house buyer on Friday, a condo buyer on Saturday, and another home buyer on Sunday.  Nothing on paper yet, but they will.  They each had to go back home think about the options, talk with their lenders (which are closed today) and then move ahead from there.  The market is definately showing good signs of picking up.  Occupancy rates in the area were also up over Valentine's Day weekend. What is down is me.  I woke this morning with a fever, the chills, and have had to stay close by to the bathroom if you know what I mean. I had a lot of follow up work to do today and great expectations of myself... 02/16/2009

A disturbing trend is emerging in the Short Sale world.  In the last two months, I have had locks mysteriously changed and signs removed on two of my Short Sale listings, one in Gulf Breeze Florida, and the other in Santa Rosa Beach Florida.  In both cases, I had lockboxes on the properties.  The houses were vacant, with sellers out-of-state.  I am certain the mortgage lenders performed the lock changes.  In instances where properties may be considered abandoned, the lender may secure the property.  The bank's rights are commonly stated with language as follows, from a standard Freddie Mac mortgage: 9.   Protection of Lender's Interest in the Property and Rights Under this Security Instrument.  If .... Borrower has abandoned the Property, then Lender may do and pay for whatever is reas... 01/18/2009

Okay, today while viewing a condo at a very nice complex, there in the Master Bedroom on the dresser was this most beautiful shell.  It makes a perfect shell phone and such an upgrade from my earlier model.  I hope you like it as much as I did.     01/15/2009

BB&T Corporation has approved one of my listings for a short sale in Santa Rosa Beach Florida. From my experience, it was a very smooth and expedient transaction.  Details: Hardship:  Homeowners in sales - decreased income, medical expenses Property: Santa Rosa Beach cottage style home, built in 2004, 1900 square feet Lender:  BB&T - 80-20 First and second Mortgage Balance:   $370,000 Offer:  $175,000 (fair market value) Seller Contribution:  $20,000 promissory note Debt Forgiven:  $175,000 Approval Time:  35 days from fax to finish It's Wendy! Wendy Rulnick, Broker, CRP, CRS, GRI, ABR     Rulnick Realty, Inc. Search Destin FL real estate Short Sale Pre Foreclosure Help. Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204 Email itswendy@rulnickrealty.com Wendy R... 01/15/2009

Place Vendome, in front of the Ritz Hotel, where Princess Diana spent here last night a while back. This tree, made of glass and lights, and many others covered the plaza like a small forest. My business there was to reconnect with French investors and real estate companies.  I display their listings on my website, www.rmonk.com, and they give my listings exposure in France.  With the value of the dollar vs the euro in it present state, European investment in Florida, and elsewhere in America is very interesting for Europeans. 01/11/2009

01/09/2009

So, it's time to get busy with some serious research about where you want to be calling home for Christmas 2009.  Lots of things are happening.  Interest rates are advertised at 5.1% over 30 years, the housing market is loaded with great bargains, unemployment is high - if you are unemployed, that sucks; if you are employed, that should mean that you're still a contender to cash in one of the great housing bargains out there. First question to ask is 'Where do I want to live'.  That's the easiest one! Why, you want to live right here in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, zip code 32459, maybe in my favorite, Driftwood Estates. Why again?  We're either on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, with white, sugary sand and emerald seas, or on Choctawhatchee Bay.  Either way, the views are incredible. We ha... 01/08/2009

Santa Rosa Beach page added to www.BuyAFloridaVacationHome.com   Santa Rosa Beach History of Santa Rosa Beach Santa Rosa Beach sits in the beautiful Panhandle area in Northwest Florida, also called the "Emerald Coast", just fifteen miles from Destin. Santa Rosa Beach is one of south Walton County's oldest beachfront towns on Scenic Highway 30A and runs north past Highway 98. The town was named after Santa Rosa Plantation, which sat north from Highway 98 near Hogtown Bayou and flourished during the 1800s. Now, Santa Rosa Beach, with its sugar-white sand beaches, is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. When you arrive in the area of south Walton County and start seeing upscale Gulf-front condominiums and high-end shops, you will know that you have reached Santa Rosa Beach.... 01/06/2009

Okay, this is it!  Where did all of these people come from?  All of a sudden my local gym, the Grayton  Beach Fitness Center is packed!  I can hardly get around the equipment with so many people in there.  Who are these people anyway?  Okay, I get it.  These are the ones who committed to losing weight and getting in shape in 2009. My guess is that the gym will be all mine again by Superbowl Sunday?  Any wagers?   Group Exercise (Group-X) ScheduleMonday6:00am             RIDE: Indoor Cycling 8:30am             Yoga 9:30am             RIDE: Indoor Cycling 5:45pm             RIDE: Indoor Cycling  Tuesday 8:30am             CIRCUIT TRAINING6:00pm             Tai Chi   Wednesday 6:00am             RIDE: Indoor Cycling 8:30am             Yoga 10:30am            Tai Chi   Thursday 6:15am      ... 01/03/2009

Saturday December 20th  10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Open house at 3511 Arrowhead Point in Sandestin's prestigious Burnt Pine.  This Custom Home was a 2007 Parade of Homes Winner. This open floor plan was designed especially for entertaining or welcoming the family for that yearly reunion.  From the 10' Cedar entry door to teh top of the line appliances and chef's dream kitchen, you will fall in love!  Complete outdoor living with heated pool/spa, fireplace, and kitchen.  This lakefront home even has spectacular views of the golf course!  This home is the perfect example of "Less is More." Builder warranty. View other homes at www.compassrealtyfl.com 12/20/2008

Not sure if you can make this out or not, but these are a few of my favorite things and NOW I don't feel so sad.  I play drums and I love to play golf too.  I just picked up this rescue club today from a gift certificate that I received. I am feeling so lucky tonight to own both of my favorite toys in the whole wide world.  I hope that all of your Christmas dreams come true too.  Dream big!!!!!! Happy Holidays! Kelly Klein Red Hot Realty Destin Fl Homes for Sale 850-420-2480 Kelly@kellykleinsoldmine.com http://www.kellykleinsoldmine.com 12/17/2008

Not sure what type of weather you are having today, but here in the Sunshine State it is anything but Sunny.  This is off of my balcony just moments ago.   It won't last long, never does.  Probably be sunny tomorrow.  Although we are called the Sunshine State...according to USA Today that is not true. Q: Which states receive the most sunshine each year? A: While Florida proclaims itself "the Sunshine State," it might be more appropriately named the "partly cloudy" state. Five other states, Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, catch more rays than Florida, according to the National Weather Service. It should be kept in mind that, despite the cloud cover that results from Florida's proximity to water, Florida's sunshine is very strong because the state is in the subtropics. ... 12/10/2008

This perspective is not coming from someone who has just driven through the community, I have been an owner in the community for 2 years.  The community has grown and looks as great today as it did when my wife and I first purchased. Located at 59 Christian Drive, Santa Rosa Beach 32459 just 1 mile West of Co. Rd. 393, Church Street Village can be described as a coastal village, with heavy lush landscaping, and as many amenities as you will find in a family community.  Church Street Village was created by experienced and praised Huff Homes Development Group.  The community homes range from 1,230 sf- 2420 sf and prices that range from $214,900-$359,900!!!  But I guarantee that these prices would not be your first guess upon your entry to the community.  The price also includes a workout ... 12/02/2008

I gased up today at my local Tom Thumb for just $1.64 a gallon.  As I was pumping up, I looked over at the BIG RED BOX.  Have you seen them yet?  It is a $1.00 DVD dispenser.  Can you believe it?  For just $1.00, I can now rent a movie for 24 hours.  What a great idea.  I guess these are showing up in other places too.  I wish I would have thought of this idea.  I know our local Blockbuster is already down to just one store in the heart of Destin and it would take me about 35 minutes in off season and over an hour in season just to rent a movie there.  I am not a member of NetFlix either.  NetFlix, move over.  The BIG RED BOX has arrived.  What do you think of this concept?  Do you have a BIG RED BOX? Call me before you buy your next home.  Santa Rosa Beach FL Homes For Sale Are you loo... 12/01/2008