lifeguard: Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternative or HAFA
- 07/12/11 04:32 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 ABR®, AHWD, Broker/Owner, CIPS, CRS, e-Pro, GREEN, LMC, PMN, RSPS, SFR, TRC, REALTOR® Download the new, free iPhone app
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® Join my blog at www.kleinsoldmine.com Download the new, free iPhone app … (3 comments)
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 02:36 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 02:45 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 07:38 AM
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 02:18 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)
lifeguard: Seaside Report -- February 2011
- 03/14/11 06:05 AM
Seaside currently has 30 Active listings. Only 2 sales in the month of February. With this type of inventory and sales ration, it will take 65 weeks to exhaust the total inventory in Seaside. There are a lot of pedestrian walkovers in the Seaside Area and it is extra busy during this time of year. If in the area, please know that the pedestrians have the right away and move slowly through this area. I look forward to seeing you here soon. The weather is beautiful this time of year and buyers are everywhere. If you are looking to buy, please … (2 comments)
lifeguard: Watercolor Activity Report -- Feb. 2011
- 03/12/11 02:27 AM
Watercolor is an upscale community located off of Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. It has been rated as the number one family vacation spot for a number of years by many different sources. It is no wonder. It is absolutely the beautiful. Currently there are 86 active listings in Watercolor. In February there were 7 sales. Figuring out the absorption rate of what is there and how long it would take to totally absorb the other 86 homes of inventory, there are 53 weeks of inventory left. That is just one week over a year's worth. If there were … (0 comments)
lifeguard: Panama City Beach February Gulf Front Condo Report
- 03/10/11 02:08 AM
I just looked at how many Gulf Front condos are for sale today in Panama City Beach, FL. I found out that there are 708 of them. In the month of February there were 67 sales completed for the month. I figured how many weeks of inventory we still have on the market and although the number is large at 45 weeks of inventory, it is a whole lot less than last year at this time. My guess is that all of the fence sitters better get a move on. Condo prices are still relatively low matching those prices from April … (1 comments)
lifeguard: Bay County Florida Real Estate Sales Activity -- February 2011
- 03/09/11 12:14 AM
Total Single Family Home Sales are up 40.23% over same year-to-date period over 2010 Total Condos and Townhomes Sales are up 26.09% over same year-to-date period over 2010 Total Mobile Home Sales are down 16.67% over same year-to-date period over 2010 Total Residential Lot Sales are way up over same period as last year. 264% up ! Foreclosure filings are down. Here is what I can share with you. As a real estate practioner, my phone is ringing off the hook for requests to see properties. Buyers have flooded the market again. Consumer confidence is up and most are paying cash … (2 comments)
lifeguard: Okaloosa Real Estate Sales Activity - February 2011
- 03/06/11 01:21 AM
Single Family Home Sales Single Family Home Sales were up 25.57% over same year-to-date period as compared to 2010 Condos and Townhomes Condo and Townhomes were up 32.46% over same year-to-date period as compared to 2010 Mobile and Manufactured Homes were down 53.85% over same year-to-date period as compared to 2010. Residential Lots Residential lot sales were up 138.46% over same year-to-date period as compared to 2010. Total sales are up in Okaloosa County by 37.87% in all categories Okaloosa County is home to the following cities: Cinco BayouCrestviewDestinFort Walton BeachMary EstherNicevilleShalimarValparaiso
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lifeguard: Walton County Real Estate Sales Activity Report for February 2011
- 03/05/11 02:56 AM
Single Family Home Sales Sales are up 19.23% over same year-to-date period as compared to sales in 2010 Condominium/Townhomes Sales are up 14.75% over same year-to-date period as compared to sales in 2010 Mobile/Manufactured Homes Sales are up 125% over same year-to-date period as compared to sales in 2010 Residential Lots Sales are up 18.22% over same year-to-date period as compared to sales in 2010 Commercial and Other Improvements Sales are up 109% over same year-to-date period as compared to activity in 2010 Total Categories are UP 20.80% in Walton County. Walton County includes DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Santa Rosa Beach, … (0 comments)
lifeguard: Watercolor Update
- 02/21/11 01:00 AM
There are 43 listings that are either pending, contingent or already sold in Watercolor in the last six months. Watercolor is located off of Hwy. 30A in Santa Rosa Beach and is one of the most popular neighborhoods along the 30A corridor. These listings sit on the market for an average of 230 days and the average price of these homes are $929,349 or they work out to $334 per square foot. Many of the homes have carriage houses and the architectural detail is outstanding in a new modern urban design. Very much like what you see on HGTV with the … (0 comments)
lifeguard: Accredited Buyer's Representative
- 02/19/11 02:11 AM
I believe that an educated buyer is an empowered buyer. I love to show the tools to my buyers to make them more empowered. I provide to them the links, information, and resources that they need to make an educated decision. I am committed to making them understand the local market and negotiate a favorable term. I personally want to earn their business and in the State of Florida it is NOT mandatory that a buyer sign an Exclusive Buyer Agreement with me. I prefer that they want to work with me and no one else simply because I have provided … (3 comments)
lifeguard: Who can I complain to?
- 02/11/11 08:07 AM
We as Realtors take a Code of Ethics course and swear to certain types of behavior as Realtors, but who can we complain to when we are abused by the general public? Whose with me? Good Lord, I am running into the most RUDE people lately who have no R E S P E C T for my time. You know the ones who call in the middle of the night, during your dinner or even after 8 p.m. How about those that call you the day they arrive and want you to stop everything you are doing to assist them. … (6 comments)
lifeguard: Walton County Real Estate Sales Activity for January 2011
- 02/04/11 03:55 AM
Total Single Family Home Sales were up 18% for the month of Jnauary. 118 Homes Sold in Jan. 2011 compared to 100 in Janaury 2010. Total Condo and Townhome Sales were up 21% for the month of January. 73 Condos and Townhomes sold in Jan. 2011 compared to 60 in Jan. 2010. Residential Lots are down 25% for the month of January. 97 Lots Sold in Jan. 2011 compared to 131 in January 2010. Taxes remain to be low in Walton, County were you can figure .0096% of the sales price is a good estimate of our real estate taxes. Kelly Klein, … (0 comments)
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.
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