#TeamERAERA American Real EstateERA had a spirit week this week, This is a good effort put on by ERA to remind everyone to do everyday things.I want to say thank you for the public support of the LGBT community in our area during Pride Month this year on all social media pages for each office of ERA American Real Estate.One of the days of the spirit week was a thank you day to reach out to to say thank you.   09/15/2019

#SpiritWeek ERA American Real Estate had a week of events this week focused on giving back to the community. The open house events this week had 40 open housing going for the first event.The second days event was education, held by lenders, appraisers, held for a full day to answer questions on a wide range of topics.The third day was a celebration of and encourage of community service. The fouth day was a thank you day to reach out to all past customers.The fith day was pay it forward random acts of kindness.The sixth day was military red day to show appriciation for our military. 09/15/2019

I have joined the Walton County Democrats Executive Committee I look forward to working with Democratic Environmental Caucus of Walton County Florida Okaloosa Democrats Official Walton County Democratic Party both Okaloosa Dems and Walton Dems on multiple caucus committees with trying to support things that I care about the LGBT community with the Okaloosa Caucus and the Walton County Environmental Caucus of Florida.I have been able to attend the first Caucus of the forming of the LGBT caucus in Okaloosa and first couple events already. I have also been able to attend the first Caucus of forming the Walton County Democarts Environmental Caucus and first fourth of July event. The links to the Facebook pages are above please like and share.  07/07/2019

#FirstRainbowOn30A LGBTQ Nation LGBT Okaloosa LGBTQA LGBTQ LGBTQ Center of Bay County Inc.The one I placed on our office lasted less than 48 hours I had been waiting to buy it from the first Pride event in Panma City Beach which I attended in June and placed the sticker shortly after the event back in the middle of June.This is what I posted about it on Facebook.   I will be checking out Amazon, I will be getting one back up. I really hadnt thought about it being a welcome sign to anyone using the office and visiting the office until I was listening to Jack Barry at NAGLREP talking about how he thanks the business owners for being welcoming and goes out of his way to do so. I really started to see how important a rainbow sticker can be and are. There is a good bit of driving traffic tha... 07/07/2019

312 Pin Oak Loop, Driftwood Estates, Santa Rosa Beach Florida is sparkling clean with pristine paint and flooring. This four bedroom home has granite counters, cathedral and trey ceilings, recessed lighting, raised panel doors, brushed nickel hardware and more. The brick elegant exterior is refined and highlighted by a covered patio. The pond setting is relaxing – you’ll see diving osprey! Landscaped to attract butterflies and birds, there is also a new sprinkler system and lawn pump. The closets are oversized, the master bedroom has a huge walk-in.  The master bedroom is on the water side, wake up and soak in a fresh day. The master bathroom is luxurious. The kitchen has a plethora of cabinets and granite counters and offers water views. There is a laundry room adjacent, the washer and... 07/01/2019

There are currently 52 active listings of single family homes in Watercolor.  Watercolor is a planned subdivison developed by the St Joe Land Development Company.  The subdivision is almost fullt developed but there is always signs of construction as the homes that were built in the first phases are being remodeled and the last lots that were undeveloped are finally being built upon.  This is slightly down from this time last year.  We are entering the summer season and most folks do not really want to sell their properties if they have a full summer of rentals on the books.  There are 16 pending listings and 26 have sold over the last six months.  Of the sold listings the average days on market is 141.  the price per square foot of these sold properties is $547.00.  The average price p... 05/03/2019

813597  - Residential  Detached Single Family - Sold      $335,000   Office File #: 47776 Address: 133 Buck Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 County: Walton Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach Sub Area: 1601 - Mack Bayou Project Name/Subdivision: Driftwood Estates Zoning: Resid Single Family Parcel ID:     11-2S-21-42010-00P-0170 Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3,013 Price/SqFt: $115.83 Bedrooms: 4 Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths:   Design: Ranch # Stories: 1                 Year Built: 2004         Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: County PA Records Pool: No Pool Type: None   Directions: Take Hwy 98 East to Mack Bayou Road, turn North , Follow to first stop sign and turn left on... 04/16/2019

We enjoy helping both buyers and sellers of new construction homes and pre-construction condos in Destin, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach and Hwy 30A.  We have closed many new construction transactions and we ALWAYS encourage our customers to acquire a home inspection/punch list from a licensed inspector prior to closing.When ordering the home inspection, we also specifically ask the inspector to provide a "punch list" pointing out cosmetic defects.   Our standard Florida contracts only warrant against defective items and not "cosmetic" issues;  however, on a new construction purchases, any reputable builder will offer a punch list to address the cosmetic issues.  It is important that you have an agent looking out for you when purchasing new construction.   Below are some tip... 04/11/2019

There were no parking spots left outside, the room in South Walton county this week was full to hear an update as to where the opposition stands to the HB 631 thats the house bill 631 that Rick Scott signed into law last year here in Florida to give private beach homeowners the land previously used by for public beaches. One of the speakersDaniel W. Uhlfelder, P.A. gave an update and help to answer some questions. Tonia Shatzel, a  retired veterinarian gave some great info with a slide show more info can be seen on the sites below.  "Find your  perfect beach" a former slogan of the Walton county tourist development council.I have a feeling we wont see rental numbers increase like they had in the past year over year for 2018 due to this bill.   #SavePublicBeaches #CUattheBeach  #FBFA  Th... 03/01/2019

As an Emerald Coast real estate brokerage, we enjoy working with 1031 exchange buyers and sellers in the Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Sandestin, and Hwy 30A areas.  We have successfully helped many of our customers complete 1031 exchange transactions and we utilize systems that work.  Below are some tips and facts regarding 1031 "like kind" exchanges for Destin to 30A properties. It is critical that you consult with an attorney and/or tax expert to make sure a 1031 is the correct strategy for you.  The amount of profit from the sale, depreciation, and other items will dictate whether or not the expense of a 1031 is worth the benefit. You must retain a 1031 intermediary to house/handle the funds from the initial sale.  You can never have access to the 1031 sale proceeds.  You... 02/27/2019

  813597  - Residential  Detached Single Family - Active       $349,000   Office File #: 47776 Address: 133 Buck Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 County: Walton Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach Sub Area: 1601 - Mack Bayou Project Name/Subdivision: Driftwood Estates Zoning: Resid Single Family Parcel ID:     11-2S-21-42010-00P-0170 Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3,013 Price/SqFt: $115.83 Bedrooms: 4 Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths:   Design: Ranch # Stories: 1                 Year Built: 2004         Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: County PA Records Pool: No Pool Type: None Directions: Take Hwy 98 East to Mack Bayou Road, turn North , Follow to first stop sign and turn left ... 02/16/2019

The market is still very healthy here along the Gulf Coast and 30a.  Old Florida Village is a very nice subdivision along 30a very near Gulf Place my home.  It has a combination osf single and multilevel homes of very modes size and very nice construction.  In Old Florida Village, 9 properties have sold over the last 60 days.  Median sales price is $610,000.  16 homes sold over the last six months.  Average sale price during this period was $507,000.  This indicates a very healthy climb in Median sales price but needs to be analyzed closely to discount any outliers.  Outliers are statistical deviations from the norm and they are the reason professional realtor need to be consulted in any transaction.  Properties that were included in the calculation but might not necessarily fit in this... 02/16/2019

149 W. Wild Briar Rd., Mack Bayou, Santa Rosa Beach Florida sold in just 36 days! This unusual property with an apartment upstairs was on a canal that leads to Mack Bayou.  Offered for sale numerous times in the past and on and off the market, Wendy Rulnick, Broker, effected the final sale when the sellers listed with Rulnick Realty.  What factors cause a fast sale? Fair Pricing Excellent Marketing Great Communications with the property sellers Refined Negotiating Follow Through to successful closing This Mack Bayou home was not an easy property to sell. It had a floor plan that appealed to a limited market and needing updating.  Wendy Rulnick accomplished the task.If you have an "easy" property to sell, there are hundreds of real estate agents you can call.If your property presents a s... 02/15/2019

 Spires Lane is the home of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate as well as my personal home.  There are three separate building, all different colors along a curved street lined with palm trees  Each of the buildings has a commercial workplace on the bottom and a three bedroom condo upstairs.  The commercial units have access front and back and the upstairs residential units are only accessible from the rear. All have their own dedicated parking.  The work spaces can be built out and have a variety of different business below from a Real Estate Company (mine) to offices and retail including a flooring tile store.  I do have to admit that the view at lunch time is quite good but I love the beach and don't have a problem staying involved.         02/11/2019

I got this email this morning and it made me smile.   Thank you for responding to our inquiry about real estate in the Destin area.  We wanted to provide a little background and information on our property search. My wife (Kim) and I have been married for over 20 years, and we have two teenage daughters, ages 13 and 18.  Our family lives in a suburb of Milwaukee, WI, and we have owned three different single family homes over the last 22 years.   Florida was a popular destination for us as children.  Kim's parents lived in Miami, and her aunt still lives in Gainesville.  Siesta Key was our regular beach destination, and we always dreamed of owning a piece of the white sand beach.  Realistically, Siesta Key is a bit more pricey, and we need to consider other areas to work within our budge... 02/11/2019

Just Sold! - Fischer's Landing - Mack Bayou near Driftwood EstatesSold by Clayton Bonjean (listing agent) with Mainsail Realty Company Sale Info Sold Price $420,000 4 Bedrooms and 3 Baths 2240 Square Feet Sold Price Per Square Foot - $196 42 Days on the Market   I just sold one of my listings located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  Below is a link to our internet marketing page of the sold listing.https://homes-for-sale.mainsailrealtycompany.com/idx/details/listing/c114/809983/98-N-Blue-Heron-Drive-Santa-Rosa-Beach-FL-32459 Search all Santa Rosa Beach Real Estate by clicking the link below.https://mainsailrealtycompany.com/default.asp.pg-SantaRosaBeachRealEstateSearch Drifwood Estates is very popular primary residence community located nearby.  Click the link below to search all Driftwoo... 01/21/2019

813597  - Residential  Detached Single Family - Active       $374,900   Office File #: 47776 Address: 133 Buck Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 County: Walton Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach Sub Area: 1601 - Mack Bayou Project Name/Subdivision: DRIFTWOOD ESTATES Zoning: Resid Single Family Parcel ID:     11-2S-21-42010-00P-0170 Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3,013 Price/SqFt: $124.43 Bedrooms: 4 Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths:   Design: Ranch # Stories: 1                             Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: County PA Records Pool: No Pool Type: None Directions: Take Hwy 98 East to Mack Bayou Road, turn North , Follow to first stop sign and turn left onto Harborvie... 01/20/2019

30A New Developments | Condos | Homes For SaleThe 30A area is located on the Florida Panhandle in Santa Rosa Beach, also known as South Walton County.  In the past couple of years there have been new housing and condo projects to hit the market.  New construction is very popular among 30A Real Estate buyers.  There are a number of reasons why new construction is popular in Florida and they are below. Properties are often built to stricter hurricane codes. New construction is easier to insure and in most cases the insurance premiums are lower than older homes, New construction provides the most up to date interior finishes and construction elements. New construction properties in Florida come with a one year builder warranty that is required by state law.  Below are real estate search li... 01/14/2019

809542 - Residential  Condominium - Sold       $140,000   Office File #:   Address: 145 Beachfront Trail 104, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 County: Walton Area: 18 - 30A East Sub Area: 1806 - South of 30 A East Beaches Project Name/Subdivision: Beachfront 2 Zoning:   Parcel ID:     19-3S-18-16101-000-1040 Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 504 Price/SqFt: $277.78 Bedrooms: 0 Total Baths: 1 Full Baths: 1 Half Baths: 0 Design: N/A # Stories: 1     Units Above Ground: 1     Stories In Unit: 1 Year Built: 1985         Construction Status: Construction Complete     SqFt Source: County PA Records Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Directions: From Seaside, travel East on 30A. After crossing the Eastern lake, take your 3rd rig... 01/13/2019

Investment opportunity in South Walton County! Waterfront home on canal with Apartment in Mack Bayou area at 149 W. Wild Briar Road, Santa Rosa Beach Florida is now for sale. Boat out to the Choctawhatchee Bay from the canal.  The second floor of this house has a separate studio apartment of 520 SF with kitchenette and full bathroom for rental income. The apartment is accessed from the rear with a separate entrance.  It has a granite kitchenette, bathroom and open concept floorplan.  This Mack Bayou home has 100′ feet on the water with room enough for a 19′ center console boat to jet out to the Choctawhatchee Bay. The main house has a welcoming porch, 9′ ceilings, recessed lighting and open kitchen with maple cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The airy floorplan has architectural ... 12/27/2018