Today I am on my way to meet with the Tallahassee State Capitol Legislative Days where Realtors can address homeowner issues in the State of Florida. Being a Board Member of the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, I do know my legislators and do hope that I am the voice of my customers. What's on your mind? Our biggest issues all revolve around short sales and the length of time that it is taking for the banks to respond in a timely manner.
I will report back to you on the status of my meeting today.
Regards,
Kellyy Klein
Call Kelly Klein, Destin Real Estate Agent for Red Hot Realty, to list and sell your home or condo or help you buy a home or rental property on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Bay Counties- Blue Mountain Beach, Bluewater Bay, Destin, Eglin AFB, Grayton Beach, Hurlburt Field, Highway 30A, Niceville, Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seacrest Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, Watercolor. Kelly is a buyer's representative and foreclosure specialist and can help you buy a foreclosed property in and around Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida.
Survey by McGraw-Hill Construction survey showed that the three strongest reasons behind purchasing a green home are:
1) Operational Costs
2) Environmental Concerns
3) Occupant Health
Low costs to making your home more green include:
1.) Use CFL or LED lightbulbs
2.) Install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators
3.) Start a compost pile
4.) Plant trees
5.) Insulate hot water heater
6.) Weatherstrip and caulk doors and windows
7.) Collect rainwater to water plants
8.) Paint with low or no VOC paint
9.) Replace filters
10.) Install a programmable thermostat
11.) Plant a garden
12.) Plant native plants
13.) Place appliances or office equipment on powerstrips to reduce "phantom" load
Call Kelly Klein, Destin Real Estate Agent for Red Hot Realty, to list and sell your home or condo or help you buy a home or rental property on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Bay Counties- Blue Mountain Beach, Bluewater Bay, Destin, Eglin AFB, Grayton Beach, Hurlburt Field, Highway 30A, Niceville, Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seacrest Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, Watercolor. Kelly is a buyer's representative and foreclosure specialist and can help you buy a foreclosed property in and around Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida.
The report just came in moments ago for the month of March 2009.
New Home Sales Year to Date over 2008 are down 65.08% No one is building new homes right now.
Resales of Homes is actually up 2.82% over last year.
New Condominium Sales are down 55% over last year.
Resale of Condominiums are only down 6.30% from 2008. Incredible considering that loans on condos are very difficult to get. Most require 25-35% down hard cash and an excellent credit score. However, there are a lot of buyers in the market right now buying up Gulf Front Condos.
Residential Lots are down 40% year to date over same period 2008.
There are currently 38 Foreclosures on the market in Walton County and 219 Lis Pendens that have been filed.
This year has started off hot and I do not see it stopping. Consumer confidence is up and people are out buying properties again. Historical low interest rates have also helped.
Call Kelly Klein, Destin Real Estate Agent for Red Hot Realty, to list and sell your home or condo or help you buy a home or rental property on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Bay Counties- Blue Mountain Beach, Bluewater Bay, Destin, Eglin AFB, Grayton Beach, Hurlburt Field, Highway 30A, Niceville, Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seacrest Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, Watercolor. Kelly is a buyer's representative and foreclosure specialist and can help you buy a foreclosed property in and around Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida.
Foreclosures in my market area are selling in an average of just 58 days now, down from 71. Multiple offers are appearing on the market again and buyers are bidding over the foreclosure prices. Just want to give you a head's up because now is the time to buy. Waiting may only make you pay more in the long run. Don't get me wrong there are other foreclosures in the wings. Plenty of them. I looked over the Lis Pendens list just now. However, they are selling at a quicker pace.
I cover the following areas along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico in the Emerald Coast of the Panhandle of Florida. Navarre, Ft. Walton Beach, Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, Inlet Beach, Secreast Beach, and Panama City Beach.
Kelly Klein, Red Hot Realty -- Broker Agent
Another Happy Customer Served! Look out Golden Arches!
Closed just today. Thrilled with her transaction and services. Hope to keep them coming back for more.
Call Kelly Klein, Destin Real Estate Agent for Red Hot Realty, to list and sell your home or condo or help you buy a home or rental property on the Emerald Coast of Florida in Walton, Okaloosa and Bay Counties- Blue Mountain Beach, Bluewater Bay, Destin, Eglin AFB, Grayton Beach, Hurlburt Field, Highway 30A, Niceville, Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seacrest Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, Watercolor. Kelly is a buyer's representative and foreclosure specialist and can help you buy a foreclosed property in and around Destin and Panama City Beach, Florida.
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
________________________________________________________________________________________
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.
______________________________________________________________________________________
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.
_____________________________________________________________
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
___________________________________________________________
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
__________________________________________________________________
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.
_____________________________________________________________
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
___________________________________________________________
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
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
__________________________________________________________________
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
______________________________________________________________
We would definitely use you as a realtor again and will recommend you to others. You work hard and
ActiveRain Corp. is not responsible for the accuracy of the site's content (which is written by members of the ActiveRain Real Estate Network) and does not endorse the views of the real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and others listed here.
Powered by the ActiveRain Real Estate Network
© 2009 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved
