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gulf of mexico: Driftwood Estates, Santa Rosa Beach, coastal living at its best - 08/27/08 12:28 AM
Driftwood Estates is a little-known jewel in the crown of coastal living.  Located in Santa Rosa Beach on Choctawhatchee Bay, only minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, Driftwood Estates enjoys boating, fishing, biking, convenient shopping, restaurants, a new hospital, several inland lakes, and a county party currently under construction.  Watching the … (4 comments)

gulf of mexico: Wind and Rain in Northwest Florida - 12/15/07 05:17 PM
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 … (10 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-126 Casa Grande Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, reduced to $779,000 - 10/28/07 12:21 AM

Number 1 is the view of Choctawhatchee Bay, the boat lift, the dock, and the two sun decks

Number 2 is this lovely functional fire pit.  Surrounded by friends or family, on a cool evening, with winds blowing safely from the south out across the bay, this setting makes … (9 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-Water front home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, just reduced to $779,000 - 10/28/07 12:17 AM

Number 1 is the view of Choctawhatchee Bay, the boat lift, the dock, and the two sun decks

Number 2 is this lovely functional fire pit.  Surrounded by friends or family, on a cool evening, with winds blowing safely from the south out across the bay, this setting makes … (4 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-Choctawhatchee Bay water front home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 10/28/07 12:09 AM

Number 1 is the view of Choctawhatchee Bay, the boat lift, the dock, and the two sun decks

Number 2 is this lovely functional fire pit.  Surrounded by friends or family, on a cool evening, with winds blowing safely from the south out across the bay, this setting makes … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-Bay front home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 10/28/07 12:06 AM

Number 1 is the view of Choctawhatchee Bay, the boat lift, the dock, and the two sun decks

Number 2 is this lovely functional fire pit.  Surrounded by friends or family, on a cool evening, with winds blowing safely from the south out across the bay, this setting makes … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Santa Rosa Beach Florida Waterfront home for sale - 10/28/07 12:02 AM

Number 1 is the view of Choctawhatchee Bay, the boat lift, the dock, and the two sun decks
Number 2 is this lovely functional fire pit.  Surrounded by friends or family, on a cool evening, with winds blowing safely from the south out across the bay, this setting makes for a … (1 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-Six-pack of 126 Casa Grande Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 - 10/27/07 11:53 PM

Number 1 is the view of Choctawhatchee Bay, the boat lift, the dock, and the two sun decks

Number 2 is this lovely functional fire pit.  Surrounded by friends or family, on a cool evening, with winds blowing safely from the south out across the bay, this setting makes … (2 comments)

gulf of mexico: The rains came and left a beautiful sunset in Florida - 10/19/07 10:57 PM
This beautiful sunset filled the sky this evening in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  I rushed to get my camera, but the sky was changing so fast this was all that was left before I could take any pictures.  It was truly magnificent a few moments before.  I hope you enjoy these … (25 comments)

gulf of mexico: Red Tide Arrives in Destin, Miramar Beach, and Sandestin, Florida - 10/15/07 11:37 PM
The Red Tide is 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 … (16 comments)

gulf of mexico: Red Tide Arrives in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 10/15/07 11:33 PM
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 … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-Waterfront Home in Florida - Blue Light Special - 10/13/07 09:11 AM

Blue light special of today! - 100 waterfront feet on Choctawhatchee Bay, seawall, rip-rap, dock, two sun decks, a boat lift, 2447 square feet of solidly constructed home, a two-car garage, a 300 feet deep lot, trees, convenient to shopping, restaurants, the Gulf of Mexico, the new Sacred Heart Hospital, … (2 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-Blue Light Special - Waterfront Home in Florida - 10/11/07 09:40 AM
This is today's blue light special - You're looking at 100 waterfront feet on Choctawhatchee Bay, seawall, rip-rap, dock, two sun decks, a boat lift, 2447 square feet of solidly constructed home, a two-car garage, a 300 feet deep lot, trees, convenient to shopping, restaurants, the Gulf of Mexico, the new … (6 comments)

gulf of mexico: Keep your Powder Dry - 10/09/07 11:05 AM

In the Florida Real Estate market, things happen fast.  A hurricane can send prices through the floor.  A couple of beautiful eventless summers can send prices through the ceiling...  Sure, it's all tied to the economy and world events, disasters, the directions the media chooses to drive us towards, such and … (6 comments)

gulf of mexico: Bass Pro Shop - 10/08/07 04:33 AM
Famous everywhere for fishing and hunting equipment, boats, clothing, and just an all out interesting visit, Bass Pro Shops are a pleasureful place to spend the afternoon.  In Destin, Bass Pro Shops offer boats for recreation and sport, the finest gear for any water sport, an aquarium of huge local freshwater … (2 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-For Sale Florida Waterfront Home with boatlift, dock and sundecks - 09/29/07 03:03 AM
This house sits on a lot 100 feet of Choctawhatchee Bay waterfront, with a boatlift, dock, and two sun decks.  Lot has seawall and rip-rap. Lot is 300 feet deep.  House was built in 1994.  The owner is looking at all offers.  First offered at $1,850,000 a year ago, now offered … (7 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD-126 Casa Grand Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 - 09/29/07 02:43 AM
This house sits on 100 feet of Choctawhatchee Bay waterfront, with a boatlift, dock, and two sun decks.  The lot is 300 feet deep.  It was built in 1994.  The owner is looking at offers.  Offered at $1,850,000 a year ago, now offered at $800,000.  Call Robert Monk, 850-428-1776.

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gulf of mexico: Old Glory flies over Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 09/24/07 01:00 PM
Now doesn't this picture bring you to your feet to salute Old Glory?!  And the beautiful Palm Tree is also worthy of tribute.  Here in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, on this first day of the Fall season, we are enjoying yet another beautiful blue sky and gentle breeze.  The beaches are … (1 comments)

gulf of mexico: A few hundred meters offshore from Destin, Florida - 09/15/07 08:18 PM
The real estate market in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, will always be healthy due to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.  We have Emerald Seas, white sugary sand, nice waves, great fishing, the views from shore are incredible.  On a calm day, seas are 2-3 feet, winds usually from … (4 comments)

gulf of mexico: Business in Paris, France - For Sale - does this interest Florida Real Estate companies? - 07/30/07 12:57 PM
Following is an email I received on 7-29-2007 from an acquaintance in Paris, France. The gentleman has explained his purpose in the email. I have met him in Paris, in his offices. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
Subject: Acquisition Opportunity
 Dear Mr Monk,
Many thanks for your kind … (2 comments)

gulf of mexico: Interesting Business For Sale in Paris, France - of interest to Florida Real Estate companies? - 07/30/07 12:53 PM
Following is an email I received on 7-29-2007 from an acquaintance in Paris, France. The gentleman has explained his purpose in the email. I have met him in Paris, in his offices. Please take a look and let me know what you think.
Subject: Acquisition Opportunity
 Dear Mr Monk,
Many thanks for your kind … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Florida Real Estate agent remembers Paris - 07/30/07 10:09 AM
Salut Jean-Claude,J'ai visiter votre site, www.igniteurworld.com, et je trouve que vous connait bien plus que moi dans la domaine de l'informatique.  Je vous pris de regardez ma site a votre plaisir et de me offre vos conseilles librement!Merci, Robert (Évreux '62-'66)
P.S. - Si votre père a connu cette endroit a Montmartre, … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Your Florida Real Estate Business Office in Paris? - 07/30/07 09:51 AM
You are a real estate agent/broker.  You'd like to find referrals from France, where the monetary exchange of the Euro versus our Dollar, is at an all-time high in favor of the French.  The bottom line is, the French have big bucks to spend in the American market if we can … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Your Florida Real Estate Business in France - 07/30/07 09:48 AM
You are a real estate agent/broker.  You'd like to find referrals from France, where the monetary exchange of the Euro versus our Dollar, is at an all-time high in favor of the French.  The bottom line is, the French have big bucks to spend in the American market if we can … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Young Tigers invade Destin, Florida - 07/30/07 09:33 AM
May we introduce the latest additions to our family - JeuJeu et Bijou, born June 20, 2007.  Both have already assumed positions of great importance in our household; they provide us hours of entertainment and love each and every day!  They also have three brothers and a sister who are searching … (1 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD - Choctawhatchee Bay Waterfront Property - 07/29/07 05:07 PM
Choctawhatchee Bay Waterfront Property, 100 feet on the bay, seawall, rip-rap, boat lift, dock, upper and lower sun decks, 2447 square foot home, with two bedrooms, three and one-half baths, a large loft, a screened back porch on the bay side, front and side porches, a two-car detached garage, lots of … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: SOLD - Choctawhatchee Bay Waterfront Property - 07/29/07 04:56 PM
 
Choctawhatchee Bay Waterfront Property, 100 feet, seawall, rip-rap, boat lift, dock, two sun decks, home, two-car detached garage, trees, 300 feet deep lot, and more. The home was built in 1994, has never suffered damage from water or winds.  The home is 2447 square feet with a 28-foot cathedral ceiling and … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Squatters, Chapter II, more lessons for a Florida Real Estate agent - 07/28/07 08:30 AM
Finally, I woke from fairyland dream of believing that all people are basically honest and sincere, and things are as they appear. 
As my eyes opened to the brightness of the computer screen where I have just researched public records for my county, and parole records for my state, lo and … (6 comments)

gulf of mexico: Squatters, Chapter I, the hard experience of a Florida Real Estate Agent - 07/27/07 07:46 AM
They seem like a nice couple, she’s clean and neat, he has a good job with a large company, so you rent your house to them.  
 
Then it begins, bad checks, no checks, an unpaid sewer bill with the county promising to disconnect the sewer service to the … (9 comments)

gulf of mexico: Property Purchase Price-Mortgage Interest Rate Relationship, the opinion of a Florida Real Estate agent - 07/26/07 10:15 AM
Buyers have only so much money available for house payments.  If interest rates rise, home sales prices must come down.
If interest rates fall, home sales prices can rise, or at least the current market glut can be sold.
That's my simple perspective from watching the housing/interest rate market here in northwest … (3 comments)

gulf of mexico: Sunset over Destin, Sandestin, and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida - 07/26/07 12:47 AM
May I share with you a sunset across Choctawhatchee Bay from Driftwood Estates?   I take digital pictures often from this angle, and every sunset is different.  Sometimes you see the picture you want to capture and the scene has changed before you can snap the picture.  If this doesn't bore you … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Florida Real Estates Sales Down for the month, will Lower Interest Rates Follow? - 07/25/07 07:36 PM
Assuming that banks do not want to own real estate, and seeing today that re-selling of homes was reported to have dropped well over 3%, does the Fed have any choice other than lowering interest rates?  As we approach September 18, 2007, what is your opinion of where rates need … (9 comments)

gulf of mexico: Florida Real Estate agent offered ARM 5-yr Fixed, 1.25% - 3.99%, $700,000 - Is this possible or a scam? - 07/25/07 04:37 PM
1.25% to 3.99%, 5-yr fixed loan to refinance two homes in Florida, adjustable only after 5 years, no pre-pay penalties, no negative amortization, no hidden costs, total closing costs around $14,000 for $700,000 loan, payments around $2,300, does not include ESCROW.
 
The same company has offered those terms to … (3 comments)

gulf of mexico: Business Domiciliatiion in Paris- Advantagious for Florida Real Estate brokers? - 07/20/07 10:47 PM
What are the advantages of having your own business domiciled in France (Paris)?  Here are a few:
Your address and office in Paris...Your meetings in your office in Paris...Your mailing address in Paris...Your official registered business credentials in Paris...You're no longer a tourist trying to find a connection in France, now … (0 comments)

gulf of mexico: Euro versus Dollar - Good for the Florida real estate market? - 07/20/07 11:02 AM
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 … (7 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Robert Monk Florida Real Estate (100% Realty, Inc.)
Robert Monk Florida Real Estate
Destin, FL
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