About Walton County, FL

3.3 acres inside the prestigious Tops'l Beach and Racquet Club. This developable parcel is zoned Coastal Center and currently has an approved development order for 114 condo units. A great opportunity here to build inside a Gulf front 52 acre resort that is low density and well located on the eastern side of Sandestin. Condominium, single family, hotel, bed and breakfast are all considered in the highest and best use of this parcel. Tops'l commercial opportunity.

The Destin and 30A Real Estate Markets are Improving!

Market Facts | Emerald Coast Real Estate | Destin |Santa Rosa Beach | 30A

February 2012

If you speak with locals, brokers, lenders, and agents in our area, most will tell you that our Real Estate market is improving. The buyers are getting aggressive and homes, condos and lots are selling fast. I spend a lot of my time working with buyers in Destin, Sandestin, 30A, WaterColor and Rosemary Beach Florida and there are some very positive things happening in our market. In studying the statistics, I noticed few key points.

• In January of 2011 there were 933 new listings and in January of 2012 there were 790 new listings.
• In January of 2011 there were 473 Pending Sales and in January of 2012 there 589 Pending sales.
• In January of 2011 there were 6,952 homes, townhouses and condos on the market and in January of 2012 there were 4,999 on the market.
• The inventory has been depleted by 28.1% and average sales price is only up by 1.2%

Many of my clients feel that it is a good time to buy because prices are still low and inventory is shrinking.

Click the PDF below to see the entire report.

January2012MLS Statistics

Feel free to call or email with any questions about the Emerald Coast Real Estate Market.

Clayton Bonjean | Broker | Owner

850.585.1284

www.MainsailRealtyCompany.com

Seaside, FL has an awesome turnout for its 10th annual Seaside Half Marathon this past weekend. Although I do not participate, I do have a bird's eye view of the racers from my 4th story condo. My dog Dolly who viewed the race for the first time in her life loved it too.

Dolly watching the runners in the 10th Annual Seaside half marathon.

There were 3,700 runners and 300 volunteers this year. This is the maximum amount of runners allowed for this race. The race begins at Seaside and the turnaround point is Gulf Place along the 30A corridor. The event benefits the Seaside Neighborhood School.

Female runners far outweigh the males runners, with 74% participation. It ends up being more of a girl's getaway weekend and a reason to come to the beach. The race has grown in popularity now attracting runners from out of the country.

Seaside, FL is a popular area with restuarants, shops, and music and entertainment year round.

If you are looking to visit the area anytime soon, it should be a must on your places to see.

Kelly Klein, Lifeguard Real Estate, Inc.

850-420-2480 Http://www.KellyKleinSoldMine.com

Court ordered sale. Three bedroom, two bath home with large utility room and large front porch on 1.25 acres, on paved street. Price includes 10' X 20' workshop. This property also features a 220' Well with a 6' X 8' pump house. The home is on city water and sewer. EXCELLENT STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME.

I was able to introduce this landmark Grayton Beach property to a buyer this week and it is now under contract!! Multiple offers came in on this special property. Incredible rental opportunity and the view is as good as it get's. Built to sleep up to 20 people and a private pool to enjoy. Grayton Beach has long been a favorite area for those who enjoy the "old florida" laid back way of life. This home previously sold for $2.2m and hit the market bank owned at $888k! This one is gone.....but I have included a link below to view all Grayton Beach Homes and Real Estate for sale. Enjoy!!

VIEW ALL GRAYTON BEACH REAL ESTATE