Did you know that almost 1 in 4 Florida home loans are delinquent?  Even though most of my real estate business in Destin Florida is short sales, this news has stunned me.  According to an article by the Miami Herald, 23% of Florida mortgages, or 807,000 of 3.5 million loans are in foreclosure or have late payments by a month or more. So, if you live in Destin, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach or Navarre Florida, look up and down your street.  If you are out buying groceries in Crestview or Santa Rosa Beach Florida, look at the people in line with you.  Your neighbors, co-workers, gym buddies, friends and aquaintances are part of this group of homeowners who are hurting.  They have lost jobs or income.  They may not tell you, but how can they not be affected?  You do know someone who is ... 08/22/2009

Foreclosures in Destin FL Search foreclosures and short sales in Destin, Florida and surrounding areas by clicking the link below.Destin, Sandestin and Santa Rosa Beach Foreclosure Search   Destin, Florida Foreclosure Help:  There are many options available other than foreclosure.  I am a "certified distressed property expert" and have the experience necessary to help you avoid foreclosure.  Please call me at 850-585-1284 or email me at clayton@mainsailrealtycompany.com for foreclosure help.     Foreclosure Buying Blog - Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida I have been working with many buyers making offers on bank-owned-foreclosures (REOs) in Destin, Sandestin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and have some information to share.There is no set rule for what to offer on a Destin, Fl foreclo... 08/19/2009

  This Ariel Dunes condo, in Destin Florida, has been approved for a short sale.Lender:  SuntrustMortgage Balance:  appr $380,000Contract Price:  appr $225,000Terms:  Fannie Mae asked seller for promissory note for $8000 to pay past due HOA fees for $100 month for 80 months.  Seller instead offered $6000 cash contribution.  Fannie Mae agreed.To avoid foreclosure and sell your Ariel Dunes or any Destin condo as a short sale, contact an experienced real estate agent who specializes in short sales. It's Wendy! Wendy Rulnick, Broker, CRP, CRS, GRI, ABR     Rulnick Realty, Inc. Destin FL Real Estate Destin Short Sales & Pre Foreclosure Help. Read Wendy's Real Estate Blog Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204 Email Wendy: itswendy@rulnickrealty.com Call... 08/10/2009

Florida's existing home, condo sales up in June 2009 August 03, 2009 - Special to the Daily News ORLANDO - Florida's existing home sales rose in June, the 10th consecutive month that sales activity showed gains in the year-to-year comparison, according to the latest housing data released by the Florida Association of Realtors (FAR). Statewide sales in June also increased over the previous month's sales level in both the existing home and existing condominium markets. And, for the second month in a row, the statewide median sales price for existing homes was higher than the previous month's statewide median. Existing home sales rose 28 percent last month with a total of 15,850 homes sold statewide compared to 12,339 homes sold in June 2008, according to FAR. Statewide existing home sales... 08/07/2009

Where do home prices really stand? NWF DAILY NEWS June 29, 2009 WASHINGTON - Is the historic U.S. housing market crash close to being over, or is the end still far, far away? While sales finally seem to be stabilizing, prices are still are likely to keep sinking well into next year and maybe longer. Prices have been cut in half in Las Vegas and Phoenix, according to one popular home price measurement. But statistics like these mask the many complexities involved in trying to measure U.S. home prices. Every home price gauge captures a somewhat different slice of the housing market, even when they all depict the same general trend. Also, all real estate is local - some neighborhoods have largely escaped the housing bust, and price declines can vary sharply within a single metro area. In m... 08/07/2009

Sales stats are out for July. All stats are taken directly from the MLS and include single family home sales from Destin through 30A.   08/05/2009

Contact Brandon Jordan cell (850) 758-1236 Residential Land MLS#: 511480 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $250,000 Status: Sold Lot Dim.: 60.3X164.65X194.8X60.03 Address: LOT 33 RENDEZVOUS DR Acreage:     DESTIN, FL MinrlRts?   Zip: 32541 WFFeet: 60 County: OKALOOSA LotAcc: Paved Road MainArea: 14 Destin     SubArea: 04 DESTIN BEACHES EAST Zoning: Residential Single Family Subdiv: DESTINY EAST PH 1     ParcelID: 00-2S-22-0072-0000-0330     ElemSch: DESTIN Middle: DESTIN High: FORT WALTON BEACH Dir: Turn into Destiny East from Emerald Coast Pkwy - Take 3rd right which is Rendezvous Cove, lot is on the corner of Tranquility Lane and Rendezvous Cove. Legal: Destiny East Ph 1 Lot 33 Lake front Lot "SHORT SALE" BANK WILL APPROVE OR COUNTER OFFER IN FIVE BUISNESS DAYS!       I just helped a great fami... 07/15/2009

Number 1 in sales Author: Destin Real Estate Company According to information gathered from the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (ECAR MLS) by Destin Real Estate Company, as of June 15, the boutique, luxury firm is number one in sales volume of all offices on the Emerald Coast. The company reports a year-to-date sales volume of just over $44.5 million, with an approximate $30 million in additional contingent or pending sales contracts, set to close by the end of the year. Among those properties that sold this year was an 8,354 square-foot, Gulf-front home in Blue Mountain Beach, originally listed for $12.7 million by Mark Stroop, a two-story, Gulf-front penthouse at Andante in Seacrest, originally listed for $2,990,000 by Allen Adams as well as a Gulf-front... 07/13/2009

The charts represent statistics on single family homes between Destin and 30A. 07/10/2009

  The Florida Association of Realtors uses two different versions of the purchase and sale agreement.  One is called " FAR  (Florida Association of Realtors)" the other " FAR BAR" (Florida Bar Association).  In different parts of the state, real estate agent communities have their own customs as to which version they use.  In my Destin FL area, for example, the FAR contract is more common.  But a few towns over, in Pensacola, the FAR BAR is prevalent.  Now the Florida Association of Realtors is proposing to combine both contracts and make further changes.  The decision whether to proceed with the new contract will be made on August 23, during the FAR Annual Convention & Trade Expo.  I have reviewed the 21 proposed changes and sent my comments in to my board at the Emerald Coast Associa... 07/08/2009

Contact Brandon Jordan cell (850) 758-1236 Detached Single Family . MLS#: 512989 OfficeFile#: ListPrice: $550,000 Status: Active ApproxSF: 3,506 BG: Address: 310 TEQUESTA DR     DESTIN, FL Bedrooms: 4 Zip: 32541 Baths Full/Half: 3/ County: OKALOOSA Stories: 2 MainArea: 14 Destin YearBuilt: 2004 SubArea: 02 E DESTIN NO OF 98 OccStat: Occupied Subdiv: EMERALD LAKES ImmOcc?   ParcelID: 00-2S-22-0981-0000-0250 ConstrStat: Construction Complete ElemSch: DESTIN Middle: DESTIN High: FORT WALTON BEACH Dir: East on Hwy 98 coming from Destin Commons - turn left at traffic light at Emerald Lakes Subdivision. Go through gate and follow Tequesta through roundabout to the right look for sign on the left. Legal: EMERALD LAKES PH III LOT 25 From the moment you enter into the driveway, the details will ... 06/29/2009

Property Type: Detached Single Family Request More Information MLS #: 512989 Price: $573,000.00 Year Built: 2004 Square Feet: 3506 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Full HOA Fees: $76.00 Lot Size: 0.18 acres Lot Dimensions: 127X62 Subdivision: Emerald Lakes Description: From the moment you enter into the driveway, the details will take your breath away! The antique fountain invites you through the mahogany entry doors of this true stucco house where 22` ceilings welcome you into the foyer. The home boasts Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, crown molding and bull nose throughout. Not one detail has been overlooked in the magnificent construction and design of this home, to name a few, trayed ceilings, built-in fish tank, solid oak staircase, solid oak garage doors, 5 1/4 baseboards, cherry wood c... 06/15/2009

All graphs are strictly information for single family homes from Destin through 30A. This includes areas of Destin, South Walton West, North Santa Rosa Beach, South Santa Rosa Beach, and South Walton East. 06/11/2009

First TURN OFF the TV!! No news today is Good News!!! So lets start off this beautiful sunny day with a ride  aong the Destin Harbor. You have quite a few restaurants to stop at and have Lunch or Dinner depending on the time of the day you choose to stop. Feel the fresh air  while enjoying your jet ski ride and the tranquility that surrounds you. What a way to relax!! Like I said this is as close as you can get to my kind of paradise. Life is too short and stessful not to take time out for yourself.Hope you enjoy the ride with me.Talk to you tomorrow. Juanita taylor...www.cdestin.com      06/09/2009

 Good morning! Well the weekend is here and it is time to relax. Of course living here we seem to be on vacation all the time.Wish you could join us. On Sunday a good friend of mine plays at the local restruarant  AJ'S on the harbor. He plays with the Jones & Company and do we get a chance to hear Jazz! As you can see everyone has a good time. Hope that you get a chance to visit us. The Taylor Group. Juanita Taylor  web site ...wwwcdestin.com                                                      06/05/2009

 As I sat back and was having lunch, I took a good look  around  at the View of the Harbor and thought "How Great Life Is". I moved from Miami, Fl 9 years ago to Destin, Fl, and have enjoyed every day. Although  Destin is known as a Resort Community, we have so much to offer. Well I have to run, the Vacationers are arriving so check with me tomorrow. Juanita Taylor, Keller williams Realty www.cdestin.com   06/03/2009

  Is there a trend starting for the Destin Florida condo market?    1.  There were 34 condo sales in Destin for April 2009.  This figure is down from March, but there is no definite trend.  Monthly sales volume decreaseed, as well. 2. The average Destin condo list price is $420,397.  This is down from $711,000 one year ago!  3. The average Destin condo sold price was $375,739.  This is down from $639,000 one year ago!  But the sale price is up from January and February, and less the the March average. 4. The price per square foot is down to $260, down from $346 one year ago. 5.  The median sold price for Destin condos is $297,500, the same as March. 6. The percent sold to list price is about 89%, fairly stable over the past year. 7.  There are 1977 condos for sale in Destin, a slighty l... 05/21/2009

Palazzo is one of the finest gulf front homes on the coast. This home has just recently been finished in 2009 and is situated directly on the gulf in the gated community of Destiny by the Sea. Destiny by the Sea is the most exclusive gulf front community in the Destin area. Palazzo is a 7 bedroom, 8 bath home with over 6,600 square feet of living area. From the moment you enter the home you know that you have landed in the lap of luxury. The gorgeous marble floors are adorned with beautiful inlays and show off the classic elegance of this home. On the first floor there is a very large living room overlooking the beach through windows that span the entire back of the home. There is also a large dining area and a sitting area for your enjoyment. A 52" flat screen television is located in... 05/19/2009

When I teach my prospecting class I use gardening as a metaphor.  It takes a lot of hard work to grow a productive and rewarding garden.  First you have to plan out your location or pick your target market.  You will need a few good tool's. Next till your soil.  One of the most important step's in growing a beautiful garden is tilling your soil.  Pick your target market by doing research up front.  How many home's do I need to sell to make my income goal?  How many client's do I have to prospect? How many row's do I plant? Plant your seed's.  This is what I would call prospecting.  How many post cards, just sold, just listed, newsletters, how many open house's will I sit to grow my business to the size I feel the most comfortable with.  Now add some active rain and fertilizer and you ha... 05/05/2009

These charts are for single family homes from Destin through 30A. This includes areas of Destin, Miramar Beach, North Santa Rosa Beach, South Santa Rosa Beach, and South Walton East. www.JoshMcleanHomes.com www.FiveStarGulfRentals.com 05/04/2009