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lifeguard: 1031 Tax Exchange -- Turning Rental into Primary - 05/17/12 05:25 AM
 
1031 Exchange – Converting your Rental into a Primary Residence
 
 
 
Under the normal Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, code regulations you are required to pay capital gains taxes when you sell a property and realize a profit. Although the rate at which capital gains are taxed fluctuates, it is typically rather high given federal, possibly state capital gains and recaptured depreciation taxes. This tax can quickly eat away at the gain you realized on the sale of an investment. One option that allows you to defer the payment of capital gains taxes is to enter into a … (1 comments)

lifeguard: Where have all the For Sale Signs Gone? - 05/07/12 08:58 AM
Okaloosa County - April Sales Trends Report
Okaloosa County has approximately 181,000 people living in 930.25 square miles of space.  Towns include Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Crestview, Bluewater Bay, Niceville, Valparaiso, Mary Esther, Eglin AFB, and Hurlburt Field.
There were 273 homes sold in the month of April in Okaloosa County.  For the year it is up slightly by 2.88%.
There were 112 condos and townhomes sold in the month of April.  For the year this number is up 19.44%.
Residentail Lots saw a decline in sales activity.  Only 65 sold in the month of April and down 13.37% for the … (2 comments)

lifeguard: Florida Panhandle Foreclosures - 04/10/12 08:16 AM
1st Quarter Florida PanhandleResidential Property Pre-Foreclousre Filings
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lifeguard: All Fridays are Good, Aren't They? - 04/06/12 07:15 AM
Today is a day called Good Friday, but to me all Fridays are Good.  They always have been for as long as I can remember.  I always looked forward to the day called Friday.  How can you not love a Friday.  TGIF !

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lifeguard: Beautiful Last Day of the Year - 12/31/11 10:20 AM
Ah, I couldn't have asked for more.  It is just beautiful here today.  I hope your last day of your year is spent reflecting on all of the good that you had this past year.  We all have so many things to be thankful for.  Even the smallest things, like my fingers that are typing this note right now, or my eyes that are reading this.  Take time to reflect on the good and wish for more good in the year to come.  Happy New Year from Lifeguard Real Estate !

Planes over the Destin Harbor.  Happy NEW YEAR!!!!!!
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lifeguard: I've lost my MOJO - 11/29/11 09:57 AM
I have lost my MOJO.  Not in real estate, but volunteerism.  I have been a student and champion of my chosen field since 2003.  I have fully dedicated myself to helping others, volunteering for projects, special events, fund raising, you name it.  I am just tired.  I can't remember how many times I have had to rearrange a client appointment just to make time for a meeting or other event.  Well, my 2012 business plan has cut way back on these moments in my business that are not making me any money.  I find that many don't even appreciate all that … (4 comments)

lifeguard: October Sales Report - Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (STRONG) - 11/18/11 09:54 AM
Total Units Sold
 
 
 
Sales statistics are generated on approximately the 10th of each month. These statistics include information recorded in the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR)MLS system by ECAR MLS participants and subscribers, and do not include information entered by other Associations or "for sale by owner" properties. The ECAR coverage area is primarily Okaloosa and Walton counties, but may also include parts of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Bay counties. Sales information is based on existing homes only; new construction is not included.
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lifeguard: Taste of the Beach - 10/24/11 01:30 PM
Http://www.tasteofthebeachfl.com
 
Taste of the Beach is coming soon.  Make your reservations now.  Segar's Hilton at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is the location this year.  Follow the above link for more information and tickets.
While you are in town, if you would like to view properties along the Panhandle, give me a ring on my shell phone.
Kelly Klein, Lifeguard Real Estate, Inc.   850-420-2480
Http://www.KellyKleinSoldMine.com

CALL ME ON MY SHELL PHONE!
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lifeguard: How I got my Life Back ! - 08/14/11 10:08 AM
I killed Facebook.  I feel so liberated.  I got my life back.  I found I was spending as much as 2 hours a day of precious business time doing really silly stuff.  Not only do I feel liberated, but I can now concentrate on more face to face activities to build my business. 
It isn't easy killing off your Facebook account.  You can easily deactivate it which is what I did.  I don't feel like deleting every post and photo that I have ever posted.  Can you imagine how time consuming that would be?  So I am a deactivated user.  Facebook … (8 comments)

lifeguard: Getting to the Closing Table - 08/14/11 09:59 AM
Over the last few months getting buyers and sellers to the closing table has gotten harder.  It is almost as bad as watching our current fiascal in Washington between both parties.  Too stubborn to play nice.  Things that used to be considered simple have taken on a new tone of their own.  Buyers who make uncompromising demands and sellers who can't meet deadlines.  I am not sure why it has gotten worse over the past few months in comparison to other months or years gone by, but it has.
It is time for it to STOP.  STOP IT RIGHT NOW.  Whatever … (3 comments)

lifeguard: Economy Affecting my Business - 08/09/11 07:59 AM
I work primarily as a buyer's representative.  In just the past two days I have gotten emails from buyers I have been working with pulling the plug on their purchases.  I have copied and pasted their comments below.
Week of August 08, 2011
 
Thanks Kelly. After discussing with my wife, we are going to hold off for now. We have a new infant and would not be able to use a beach house now.
 
We are still hoping to find something but a bit skittish about the current market. Probably won't do anything until we see how this all … (9 comments)

lifeguard: Blue Mountain Beach - 08/05/11 08:03 AM

This view could be your view if you lived in Blue Mountain Beach.  Blue Mountain Beach is located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.  On this same road there are homes built in 1950 out of cinderblock that have withstood the tests of time and then there are brand new homes built out of ICF or Insulated Concrete Foam.  The newest house on Blue Mountain Rd is x-Governor and Fox News Reporter Mike Huckabee who calls this area home.  More likely to run into on this road are some of the area's most interesting locals. 
Blue Mountain Beach is home … (6 comments)

lifeguard: Destin, FL Condo Sales July 2011 - 08/03/11 12:39 PM
Absorption Rate for all condos in Destin
Active listings today = 1,134
Number of Sold last Month = 16
16 sold times 12 months = 192
192 divided by 52 weeks in the year = 3.60 units
1,134 divided by 3.60 = 315 weeks of inventory in the market place today
 
Absorption Rate for Waterfront Condos in Destin
Active listings today = 431
Number of Sold Last Month = 13
13 sold times 12 months = 156
156 divided by 52 weeks in the year = 3.00
431 divided by 3.00 = 143.6 weeks of inventory for Waterfront Condos in … (3 comments)

lifeguard: Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative or HAFA - 07/12/11 11:32 AM
Under the HAFA program, there are several requirements, such as (1) you have to live in the house (or have lived there) in the last 12 months; (2) you have a documented financial hardship; (3) your first mortgage is less than $729,750; and (4) you obtained your loan on or before Jan. 1, 2009.
Learn more at www.makinghomeaffordable.gov
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lifeguard: June Sales Report for the Emerald Coast Association - 07/01/11 09:29 AM
 

Kelly Klein, Lifeguard Real Estate, Inc.
Http://www.KellyKleinSoldMine.com 
ABR®, AHWD, Broker/Owner, CIPS, CRS, e-Pro, GREEN, LMC, PMN, RSPS, SFR, TRC, REALTOR®
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lifeguard: May Ending Sales Report for the Emerald Coast Associaiton of Realtors - 06/28/11 09:45 AM
Total Units Sold
 
 
Sales statistics are generated on approximately the 10th of each month. These statistics include information recorded in the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR)MLS system by ECAR MLS participants and subscribers, and do not include information entered by other Associations or "for sale by owner" properties. The ECAR coverage area is primarily Okaloosa and Walton counties, but may also include parts of Escambia, Santa Rosa and Bay counties. Sales information is based on existing homes only; new construction is not included.
*Navarre sales statistics are generated using data from both ECAR and the Navarre Area Board … (0 comments)

lifeguard: FREE iPhone APP - 04/14/11 09:36 AM
Introducing to users is my newest tool of the trade.  If you are an iPhone owner, please download my free APP by doing a search using my name.  Kelly Klein
Enjoy looking at properties along the Panhandle while still being mobile. 
The Android OS system will soon be out.  I will announce this as well as soon as it is ready.
Enjoy your day! 
Below is a photo from our State's Capitol in Tallahassee, FL.  Dolphins represent our area well.
Warmly yours,
Kelly Klein, Lifeguard Real Estate, Inc.
850-420-2480
Destin, Sandestin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Dune Allen … (4 comments)

lifeguard: Area 17 - 03/30/11 09:45 AM
Every MLS has a map that divides the larger geographical area into Main and SubAreas for means of searching for a property.  Let's take Area 17 where I live which is in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and more commonly known as areas like Dune Allen, Gulf Place, Blue Mountain Beach, and Grayton Beach.  I looked this morning being bored as the rain and lightning passed through and found out we only have 94 condos for sale in this area as of this morning.  Then I ran the calculation for absorption rate and found out that Area 17 has a 12 month … (0 comments)

lifeguard: Panama City Beach - 03/29/11 02:38 PM
Spring Break brought a ton of visitors to the area.  Spring Break weekend of March 19th was 100% occupancy at the beach.  The clubs and restaurants, the grocery stores and WalMart were all over capacity with people and running low on supplies.  Traffic was nearly at a stand still on Front Beach Rd. as I tried to show Gulf Front Condos.  I went about 3 miles in 1 hour and was entertained along the way.  Why so busy?  Spring Breakers love Panama City Beach and why not?  Our beautiful white sandy beaches are among the best in the world.  The temperatures … (2 comments)

lifeguard: Adagio Condos in Blue Mt. Beach - 03/15/11 09:18 AM
The Adagio Complex is located at the curve in Blue Mountain Beach along the beautiful scenic 30A corridor.  This is one of the area's highest elevations above sea level along this route. 
Adagio defined by Websters Dictionary means a slow tempo or direction of music.  That is what you can expect at Adagio.  A slower way of life where you can spend the afternoons by the Gulf of Mexico or play in the 8,000 waterfall pool area.  Just relax.  You will want to stay awhile.  There is also an onsite fitness center or you can rent a bike and be among the … (2 comments)