Walton County, Florida
July Report
HOMES
There were 17 new home sales in the month of July in Walton County. This is down 26% from last year's figure.
However, there were 85 sales of resale homes in the month of July. This was in increase of 7.59% and great news for our local economy. Home sales have picked up and the month of August is starting off with a bang. Buyers are back and they are buying our lowest priced products left and right. As it should be. Buy low and sell high.
CONDOS
10 brand new condos sold in the month of July compared with same period last year of only 6.
78 resales sold in the condo category. This was an increase of 14.71% over same period last year.
Condos remain to be a popular product in our resort destination. However, once easy to finance...financing today has become more difficult. You had better come with a 25% downpayment, cash, and a good credit score in order to qualify.
RESIDENTIAL LOTS
We have plenty available in this category. Good news is that 82 of them sold in the month of July. This is up 10.81% over last year same period sales.
LIS PENDENS
Hold on to your hats. There were 192 Lis Pendens filed in the month of July. A 22% increase over last year's figures. This means there will be more good deals coming on the market soon in the way of a short sale or foreclosure.
When you want more information and advice, please come to the source who can help. I look forward to hearing from you. Email me at Kelly@KellyKleinSoldMine.com to be placed on my weekly hot sheet or visit me at my website at www.KellyKleinSoldMine.com
Thank you.
Kelly Klein, Broker Associate
Red Hot Realty
Destin, FL
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I've always made a point of using the latest technologies to benefit my clients. However, I can say that no matter how much some things change, others never change. In real estate, the best buyer agents have always been good listeners who are responsive to their clients' needs. And there's no substitute for the integrity that lets you develop an excellent professional network so you can provide your clients with comprehensive service.
As a buyer specialist, I use the latest technologies to enhance the people skills I've been developing all my life. So when you decide to buy, please call or email me. My services are paid for by the seller, and chances are that I'll save you considerable time, money, energy and hassle.
Kelly Klein, Broker/Agent
Red Hot Realty
Servicing Destin to Panama City Beach, FL
Make the most exciting investment in Real Estate In Destin FL, Santa Rosa Beach FL, Waterfront Properties, and Panama City Beach FL Real Estate or purchase a Niceville FL Home For Sale, it will be a satisfactory and rewarding experience for you. Feel free to browse through our listings of the finest Panama City Beach FL Homes For Sale today!
If you have not yet seen the latest Foreclosure and Short Sale Lists, then visit my website at www.KellyKleinSoldMine.com to view the very latest lists. You can also join my email list and have this list directly mailed to you on a weekly basis if you prefer. Just email me at Kelly@KellyKleinSoldMine.com
This week's report also includes Waterfront Condos that are in the short sale process. Although these are not for the buyer who wants to close quickly, they can be great deals for a patient buyer.
How do millionaires get rich? They buy and sell real estate. It is no secret. It is just timing the market right. This is your opportunity to become rich too. Buy low, sell high. Call me for buyer's representation. I will help you through the process. We do not lack an inventory of foreclosures in our market area. Take a look at what is being offered today. If you know of anyone looking to be a part of this weekly email list, please provide me with their first name, last name and email address so I can include them in this report.
There are many reasons why I enjoy helping people with their real estate needs. First and foremost is the deep satisfaction I get from helping them realize their dreams and get through the major transition that accompanies buying, selling and moving. That's why, in my ongoing commitment to providing first-class service, I can confidently say that if I can't answer a specific home-related question you have, I'm a phone call or email away from an expert in my professional network who can. So I know you're probably not ready to sell yet, but if you have any home-related questions, or if you have any family and friends who do, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Kelly Klein, Broker/Agent
Red Hot Realty
850-420-2480
I offer you everything you'll need to buy or sell a home, as well as learn about the market value of homes you may own in the area. My objective is to provide you with superior real estate services for various cities in Florida at all times. Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Ft. Walton Beach, Panama City Beach, Florida
The Market Report is out for the Month of June.
I can send you a full report, but below are my comments.
Walton County Florida ranks third in the whole State of Florida for the lowest mileage rates in the State. It is a beautiful county the size of the State of Rhode Island with 50,000 permanent residents. The county stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama border to our north. If you have never been here, you should place this county on your must see list. The diversity of the county from rich Horse Farms in the North and rural living to the beaches of South Walton are something to cherish. I love living here where the people are friendly and happy all of the year. Why not? It is one of the most beautiful places to ever live. Come and see our beautiful sandy white beaches and the beautiful color of the Gulf of Mexico contrasting with a blue, blue sky. When you do come, make sure you look me up for a full tour.
In June, we had 26 new home sales compared with same period last year of 28.
Resales are up. This year we had 95 compared to 87 resales last year in the home category. What is selling? Bargains! Lots of foreclosures and short sales are in the marketplace and people are buying them up. You can get a weekly list of these from me if you like by emailing me your request to Kelly@KellyKleinSoldMine.com
63 Condos sold in the month of June. Financing can be tricky on resort condos, but I have resources who can finance these with 75% down and some terrific rates all under 6%. Last year same period only 56 condos sold.
Even lots are selling again. There were 91 lots sold in the month of June compared to just 74 last year.
With sales up and inventory slowly coming down, don't wait too long to own a piece of paradise. Prices I believe are at their lowest now and will soon go back up again. It is a great time to invest in a property in Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast region.
My Real Estate Services cover the areas of Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, Niceville and Panama City Beach. Make the most exciting investment in Real Estate In Destin FL, Santa Rosa Beach FL, Waterfront Properties, and Panama City Beach FL Real Estate or purchase a Niceville FL Home For Sale, it will be a satisfactory and rewarding experience for you. Feel free to browse through our listings of the finest Panama City Beach FL Homes For Sale today!
Kelly Klein, Broker Associate, ABR, CIPS, CRS, e-Pro, GREEN, PMN, RSPS
Cell: 850-420-2480
Kelly@KellyKleinSoldMine.com
Red Hot Realty
I was recently featured in the Walton Sun Newspaper as I was digging in the sand during a beach boot camp with my fellow workout partners. We meet four times a week for a beach workout that is killer. We start with heavy ropes walking to the beach in Grayton (about a mile) and those without the ropes have to carry medicine balls 15 pounds or more. Then we run -- balls ahead of the ropes, then ropes ahead of the balls. It isn't easy. It is a lot easier on the bike lane than it is in the sand. Once in the sand we have to do the heave and retrieve. More like I feel like heaving. It is hot and difficult. But being one of the oldest women in the class I try to keep up with my younger role models. So there I am heaving and retrieving a 16 pound medicine ball in the sand. Once we do this on an imaginary unmarked course, we next drop down for 30 push-ups in the sand. Have you ever tried to do push-ups in the sand? I am talking about the type of sand we have here at our beaches. Beautiful white powdery sand. It isn't easy, let me tell you. Okay, I got through them and then he made us roll over and give him 50 butterfly kicks. Not done yet, we had to dig a hole in the sand to the depth of our elbows. (I felt like my dog Haley at this point) Then we fill it back up so the sea turtles don't fall into them later this evening. One last move, don't forget the burpies. You may now be hurting yourself just thinking about burping. I said burpies. You have to drop to your hands do one push up and then jump back up and clap your hands above your head. Burp. They are killer.
Well, this is one way to stay fit as a Realtor. Now its on to sell, sell, sell.
For a full class schedule, visitors welcomed too! Go to http://www.graytonbeachfitness.com
Paul Hunter -- Owner
Located at 38 Clayton Lane, Grayton Beach, FL 32459
Thanks for stopping in.
Kelly Klein, Broker / Agent
Red Hot Realty ~ Servicing the Panhandle of Florida
http://www.kellykleinsoldmine.com
Are you looking to purchase Panama City Beach Real Estate or one of the beautiful Santa Rosa Beach Condos or homes? If so, you definitely came to the right place. Call on me today to be your guide to the finest properties in the Panama City Real Estate area. My real estate services cover Santa Rosa Beach and the surrounding communities including the Rosemary Beach Florida Real Estate and Destin Florida Real Estate markets. I work hard so you don't have to, and I would be more than happy to help you find your dream home today. When looking for the best Panama City Beach FL Real Estate Agents, rest assured that I am experienced and that my services are guaranteed to provide you with 100% satisfaction. Real estate on Florida's gulf coast is booming, and as the number of master-planned communities here increase, Watercolor Florida Homes For Sale are becoming more and more available as well as affordable. For more information about the real estate in the above areas or to learn more about luxurious Panama City Beach Condos and the Panama City Real Estate market, feel free to contact me today. I am confident that with my help, you will find the right real estate at the right price!
Waterview and Waterfront Specialist along the Emerald Coast in the Florida Panhandle servicing Destin, Santa Rosa Beach, and Panama City Beach, Florida.
Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), e-Pro, Certified International Property Specilist (CIPS), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), GREEN, Performance Management Network Management (PMN), Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS), Transnational Referral System (TRS), Relocation Specialist
2009 South Walton Director for the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors
2008 Women's Council of Realtors Past-President
2007 Women's Council of Realtors President Elect
2006 Women's Council of Realtors Secretary
2006 Emerald Coast Association of Realtors Leadership Development Team, recipient of the "You Rock" award
2006 Obtained Broker's License
2002 - Present Member of the National Association of Realtors
2005 - Present Member of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors
2003-2005 Member of the Georgia Association of Realtors
Licensed in Florida and Georgia as a Realtor
Associates Degree in Computer Science
Leaving the IT field and entering into Real Estate was the best career decision of my life. I love people just like you and would love to EARN your business. I specialize in Waterfront and Waterview Properties along the Emerald Coast from as far away as Navarre to Panama City Beach with a emphasis on the Hwy. 30-A market.
Hobbies and Interests: Exercise, love of dogs, reading, education, politics, boating, playing drums!
Please give me a call when thinking of buying or selling. My team of professionals can assist you with a smooth transaction.
Thank you!
Waterfront and Waterview lots, condos, and homes along the Emerald Coast from Destin to Panama City Beach with an emphasis on the Hwy. 30A market in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. I also have experience with short sales and foreclosures in an ever changing marketplace. GREEN home advisor.
May 23, 2009 -- I couldn't have found a better Realtor to work with if I had spent a month
looking. Kelly did an excellent job working with us on a 4 day house
hunting trip and has provided consistent communication with us since we left the Destin area. Overall Kelly gets an A+.
Troy and Celeste Johnson
May 6, 2009
"We were shopping for a home long distance and needed a realtor we could trust. Kelly was there for us every step of the way. She viewed properties, gave advice, was always honest, and worked harder than any real estate agent we've ever known! Don't hesitate: Kelly Klein is outstanding!"
Angela, David, and Donna Diebolt
March 2, 2009
Ms. Kelly Klein
Red Hot Realty
1209 Airport Road, Suite 9
Destin, Fl. 32541
Dear Kelly:
Thank you for your assistance with my recent property purchase. You were referred to me by good friends who were extremely pleased and grateful for your help when they purchased their new home. They were impressed by your attention to details that they might not have considered, to both protect their interest and to save money. I wholeheartedly agree with their opinions!
I appreciate how much time, effort and importance you placed on my real estate search. Not being familiar with the area and living out of town, I was fortunate to rely on your guidance and expertise with a sense of trust that my requirements and interests were your highest priority in finding that perfect property.
In addition, your strong and positive network with related professionals and businesses (title insurance company, mortgage lender, surveryor) streamlined the process. You should know that you are held in high esteem by your peers, as I discovered during our association.
Kelly, you exceeded my expectations, and I hope to work with you again.
Sincerely,
Paula Smithson
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From Janet and Bill,
We enjoyed working with you also and would recommend you to anyone who is looking for an excellent real estate agent and a fun person to work with.
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From Fred ~
Last October my wife spent a weekend visiting a friend of hers who lives in the Riviera Beach area of Panama City Beach. When she got back home she felt like it was the sort of a spot that I would like and that there might be several good deals available in that areas' housing market. So, after a visit the following weekend and a lot of internet research, we randomly selected Kelly to help us on our quest for the best vacation home that our budget could handle. She could not have been any more accommodating. Her energetic, kind and pleasant, but professional manner turned what could have been a frustrating search into a fun adventure. As we hunted for our dream vacation home, she had all sorts of interesting lowdown on the area. She knows her stuff. The first weekend we had a few possibilities in sight. We made a couple of offers but they didn't pan out. Each day Kelly would E-mail us at our home near Atlanta any other possibilities as they came on the market. When we had a free weekend to search some more, Kelly was unable to be available. In spite of this she managed to have an associate of hers meet us anyway. She too was equally as accommodating. During the negotiation and closing phases of our purchase she was very helpful. Throughout the entire process, we really got the impression that she would do anything we requested. Can't say enough about her. We are very pleased. She even congratulated us with a smile and a bottle of wine the day we moved in!
From Mike and Michelle ~
Just so there are no doubts on this issue, we are most thankful for your efforts throughtout the buying process and especially during our last visit. You are the one who educated us about the market, gave us advice based on your experience and insights - even if you thought we might not want to hear it, helped us get it clear in our heads what was important to us when it came time to make tradeoffs, listened to what we were saying and then guided us to properties that met those criteria - as opposed to steering us toward properties that you might have had a personal preference for, and most importantly behaved in a way that was totally professional, with high personal integrity, and had a personal touch that made the overall experience enjoyable.
And lastly, you shepherded us through the offer and closing process - all the way down to making sure we got the keys to the condo.
All of the above are why would we without hestitation refer you to others that might be interested in investing in the Destin area. Michelle has already referred you to her step-mom. And I wouldn't be surprised if some of our friends take an interest after visiting us in Miramar Beach.
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From Dan and Jan -- Thank you for your assistances with the purchase of our Florida house. Dan & I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Jan and Dan
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Hi Kelly,
Thank you so much for the information that you have sent thus far.
Your information and email style is both helpful and extremely professional - thank you.
We have a lot of friends and family that we will refer them to you. Hopefully, within the next year and a half, we will be ready for pre-sale opportunities in Florida.
Again, thank you so much for your time, energy and professionalism.
Warmest regards,
Christy and Dave
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Dear Kelly, Thanks so much for the terrific write-up and pictures of our lot. We sincerely appreciate your prompt and professional attention and look forward to working with you.
Kind regards, Hal & Julie
I forwarded your name and the work you've been doing for us to our son in Houston, Tx. He has some properties in Panama City Beach (Laguna Beach) that he wants to list before long. So, don't be surprised if you get a call or email from them.
Thanks again,
Julie & Hal
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Kelly, I wanted to Thank You for all your help on the purchase of my house. As an out of town owner I had a lot of concerns about inspections, closing, and overall how to do this from another state. You made things happen; were well organized and knew what you were doing. I will certainly recommend you to friends and acquaintances in the future.
CAD
"A good reputation is more valuable than money." -Pubilius Syrus 
Please enjoy what other people have to say about me and their home buying or selling experiences...
May 23, 2009 -- I couldn't have found a better realtor to work with if I had spent a month
looking. Kelly did an excellent job working with us on a 4 day house
hunting trip and has provided consistent communication with us since we left the Destin area. Overall Kelly gets an A+.
From Mike and Michelle ~
You shared with us that you had severed your business relationship with Charlotte. We hope that no problems were caused by inviting both you and Charlotte to help us celebrate when we are in town. Just so there are no doubts on this issue, we are most thankful for your individual efforts throughtout the buying process and especially during our last visit. You are the one who educated us about the market, gave us advice based on your experience and insights - even if you thought we might not want to hear it, helped us get it clear in our heads what was important to us when it came time to make tradeoffs, listened to what we were saying and then guided us to properties that met those criteria - as opposed to steering us toward properties that you might have had a personal preference for, and most importantly behaved in a way that was totally professional, with high personal integrity, and had a personal touch that made the overall experience enjoyable.
And lastly, you shepherded us through the offer and closing process - all the way down to making sure we got the keys to the condo.
All of the above are why would we without hestitation refer you to others that might be interested in investing in the Destin area. Michelle has already referred you to her step-mom. And I wouldn't be surprised if some of our friends take an interest after visiting us in Miramar Beach.
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From Dan and Jan -- Thank you for your assistances with the purchase of our Florida house. Dan & I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Sincerely, Jan and Dan
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Hi Kelly,
Thank you so much for the information that you have sent thus far.
Your information and email style is both helpful and extremely professional - thank you.
We have a lot of friends and family that we will refer them to you. Hopefully, within the next year and a half, we will be ready for pre-sale opportunities in Florida.
Again, thank you so much for your time, energy and professionalism.
Warmest regards,
Christy and Dave
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Dear Kelly, Thanks so much for the terrific write-up and pictures of our lot. We sincerely appreciate your prompt and professional attention and look forward to working with you.
Kind regards, Hal & Julie
I forwarded your name and the work you've been doing for us to our son in Houston, Tx. He has some properties in Panama City Beach (Laguna Beach) that he wants to list before long. So, don't be surprised if you get a call or email from them.
Thanks again,Julie & Hal
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Kelly, I wanted to Thank You for all your help on the purchase of my house. As an out of town owner I had a lot of concerns about inspections, closing, and overall how to do this from another state. You made things happen; were well organized and knew what you were doing. I will certainly recommend you to friends and acquaintances in the future.
CAD
____________________________________________________________ Dear Kelly,
I will be telling all of my friends and family about your extraordinary services. In the meantime, please use me as a reference.
Sincerely,
Susanne Baber
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We would definitely use you as a realtor again and will recommend you to others. You work hard and
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