It's Wendy Real Estate Blog

My life has changed. I have a new obsession, a new pet, a new OCD. It’s the iRobot Roomba 980.  I’ve named it “Shuttlecraft” (Star Trek fan). How did this come about and what does it mean? A few weeks ago a friend and I were chatting at my house and I apologized that it was a mess with cat hair e...

What do you do after you pull your hamstring working out at Gold’s Gym in Destin, Florida? You work from home accompanied by your kitties. Here is a picture of Micah and you can sort of see Nikolai in front of him. They were my constant companions, along with Athena (not pictured), while I was pr...

In less than a week, this lovely home in Sunsail in Destin Florida is now under contract. The pending home for sale at 4680 Windstarr Dr. will close in April.  At over 2100 square feet and built in 1997, this attractive house is within walking distance to the beach on the Gulf of Mexico.  What ac...

When I list a home in Destin Florida or anywhere on the Emerald Coast, one thing I do as a listing agent is follow up on any showings. What does that mean? Whenever an agent shows one of my listings, I send them an email asking for “feedback” and if they have any questions. There are a few reason...

This Sunsail home for sale at 4680 Windstarr Drive is one of the best deals in Destin Florida, south of Highway 98, walking distance to the beach and Henderson Beach State Park! This happy Sunsail home is freshly painted and has unique features like arched doorways and two living rooms. One is a ...

A few days ago a buyer contacted me to write an offer on a Destin area “For Sale By Owner” property. He asked how much I would charge to “fill out the contract”. I responded with my fee, which I thought was fair.  Here is what I wrote the buyer:“Most ‘For Sale By Owners’ (FSBOs) gladly pay a buye...

After selling their Destin Florida area home, my clients suprised me with a lovely closing gift. Thank YOU to my wonderful sellers. You are what makes my business special!It’s Wendy… It’s Sold!

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There are so many events happening around Destin Florida between now and the end of the year, I have compiled an Emerald Coast Holiday Events 2016 list just for you!Baytowne on IceEveryday until mid-FebruaryThe Village of Baytowne WharfA seasonal ice skating rink with the first hour of each day r...

If you are a local, you probably occasionally travel the Mid-Bay Bridge. If you work in Destin, Miramar Beach or Santa Rosa Beach and live in Niceville or Crestview, you use the Mid-Bay Bridge regularly. If you are an employer in the Destin area, you’ve probably experienced difficulties hiring or...