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Blue Mountain Beach Fl New Housing

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Blue Mt. Beach is one of Highway 30A’s secrets, given the explosion of development down the beach on the eastern end of highway 30A over the last 15 years. Blue Mt. Beach is typical of the older, more established coastal communities located on the west end of 30A with a mix of upscale condominiums, 60’s style beach rentals and a good mix of restaurants, art galleries and retail shops.

What a lot of people find surprising is the new development that is taking place in Blue Mt. Beach. here is a quick look at what’s going on…

Draper Lake Coastal Village…single family homes and lots, very private, wooded neighborhood, community pool, walking trails, boat houses, fishing dock, “mountain lodge” style architecture, access to beautiful Draper Lake, managed by Rosemary Beach, gated community.

Forest Lakes Subdivision….directly across highway 30A  from Draper Lake on the north side. Quality “cottage style” homes and lots available for purchase, community pool with clubhouse, privacy within 2 minutes of the beach and the restaurants and shops at Gulf Place.

The Village at Blue Mt. Beach….this is a more established community with lots and new construction opportunities still available. A mix of single family homes and condominiums both rental and full time, large community pool, cabana, fitness center, shuffleboard courts, gated security, quick walk or bike ride to beach

Highland Parks… located between Village of Blue Mt and Draper Lake, this neighborhood has experienced a new burst of activity.  Huge community swimming pool with outdoor grills and picnic area, newly landscaped, lot/build construction opportunities

Lakeside at Blue Mt Beach….this wooded community is located off of Hwy 83/30A just north of Redfish Village.  Featuring Florida style cottages ranging from 1800 to 2500 square feet. This very private neighborhood is surrounded by state preserve and with some lake front lots, community pool with clubhouse, short walk to the beach access across 30A.

All of these developments offer the opportunity to own a brand new, warranted product very close to the beach in an area that is not heavily traveled and with great amenities. All of these communities are minutes from one another and are surrounded by great restaurants, art galleries, retail shopping etc. The pace of life in the Blue Mt. Beach area is attractive to lots of people who don’t want the super busy and crowded summers found in other areas of 30A.

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Grayton Beach Florida Fishing

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Most everyone who visits and vacations along Highway 30A here in south Walton County is familiar with Grayton Beach. This truly unique “old Florida” beach community was founded in 1890 and is one of the oldest communities in all of Florida.  Grayton is a great place to find a great rental property that will remind those of us who are a bit older of how things used to be when you went to the beach. Grayton Beach Florida Fishing is One of the more recent activities that is now available . There are no other charters available anywhere else from Destin to Panama City and this makes for some great fun without having to make the long drive both to and from Destin or Panama City.

These deep sea charters are available for half day and full day trips that launch directly from the surf at Grayton Beach. Those charters that are currently available are Fishy Booty, Trigger Happy, Dead Fish, Grayton Beach Fishing and Captain Phil’s. All of these folks can be researched on google (GRAYTON BEACH DEEP SEA FISHING CHARTERS) which will give you a breakdown of their rates, departure times and a list of things to bring as well as a list of everything they provide. In the 23 years that we have lived here, we have been out deep sea fishing on several occasions and it has always resulted in lots of fish and a great time.  Here is a list of the different species that are found in abundance just off our shores here; red snapper, grouper, trigger fish, amberjack, red fish, mahi mahi, cobia (spring time), spanish and king mackerel, and of course there is always a chance you can hook a big shark or even a bill fish.

The next time you are vacationing not just in Grayton Beach, but anywhere along 30A remember that a great day of deep sea fishing is available right there in Grayton where the road turns left to the Red Bar.

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30a Real Estate Investment Opportunities

30a real estate for saleBuying a Home or Condo before the end of the Year

This is a very busy time for everyone with the Holidays but if you are looking for investment property it could be a great opportunity to get that last deal. Some sellers have a little more motivation to sell by the end of the year which could mean a chance for a little more negotiating room for a buyer. It is also the perfect time to buy if you are going to be renting the property. This enables you to prepare the home or condo for rental, choose your management company and start marketing the property. There is a high demand for rental properties along scenic hwy 30a as more people continue to discover our little paradise. The rental market is stronger than ever averaging over 20 weeks of rental per year with 5 weeks in the Spring and 9 weeks in the Summer.

Finding the right opportunity and understanding how to manage your 30a real estate investment is critical. Here at HomesOn30a.com we offer guidance in all areas of real estate investment. Take a look at the available properties and let us know how we can help

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Florida Foreclosures

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This news from the Florida Realtors Association:  The state of Florida has “reclaimed” the title of America’s foreclosure capital last month, but it’s partly because of a positive development. Lenders are taking more homes to foreclosure.  A rush of home investors has created a strong market for foreclosed homes which has encouraged lenders to move on these properties in an effort to dispose of them. Eventually this will help lenders clear out the huge backlog of homes that have been stuck in the foreclosure process as well as those properties that have already been foreclosed upon

Florida previously ranked second in the nation behind Nevada.  Florida always looks bad in foreclosure rankings because foreclosures here have a longer, more complicated process as they wind their way through our court system. Most other states have a speedier, less judicial  foreclosure process. There were 11,606 notice of foreclosures  mailed out by lenders here during the month of October.

Even in the short term, this is good news for the real estate market here in Florida.  There is no other avenue available to dispose of these distressed properties other than through the foreclosure process. NOW has always been the best time to get these done.  This will also create an environment that will be attractive to many investors and investment groups looking to purchase properties at great prices.

If you are interested in finding out about out local foreclosures and the 30a real estate market then give us a call 850.687.1064

30a November Newsletter

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HOME MORTGAGES, THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

Most all of us are well aware of the mortgage debacle this country went through from 2005 through 2011. We are still seeing some of the effects of the crash even today in the form of short sales and bank foreclosures. The number of these are continuing to decline, especially here along 30A

Another huge change we have seen because of the crash, is a tightening in the mortgage loan industry. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you are a buyer in today’s market and looking to purchase a property here in South Walton County.

If you are an out of state buyer, as many people are, we strongly advise you to use a local, in-state lender to finance your purchase. We have many “higher asset” level buyers who do not heed our advice because they have had a great relationship with their local lenders and have been great customers for years. There are many out of state lenders who even promise up front that financing will not be a problem. Several weeks down the road, or even just before closing, there are hurdles that come up that prevent the transaction from taking place. These are extremely stressful situations that often times can not be fixed and make for very unhappy buyers. Not a good thing to experience ! Local lenders are more familiar with the local markets here and have loan products that are often “tailored” to our area.

The most important factor is whether or not the loan is a “portfolio loan” or not. Lenders who have money to lend on loans that will remain “in-house” have far more latitude in making these loans than they do in making loans that must qualify to be sold on the open market. These loans must meet Fannie May and Freddie Mac standards which do not take in to account just your ability to pay or your good standing with a lender.

Be prepared to put down at least 20% of the purchase price in cash, especially on a second home. Most lenders today are telling borrowers to be prepared for around 45 days to get the entire financing process completed and the purchase closed. Other things to be prepared for is full documentation during the application process which includes tax returns, personal financial statements, bank statements, proof of funds letters, etc.

We go to great lengths here at Homes On 30A to assist buyers in this process. Using a Homes On 30A agent will give you the peace of mind that there will be no “surprises” down the road to sabotage what should be an exciting time in your life; becoming a homeowner here along 30A.

If you are looking to purchase and property along hwy 30a and need an agent that offers Full Service then contact us today 850.687.1064

 

Thanksgiving on Hwy 30A Florida

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Thanksgiving on 30a Florida 2013

The long Thanksgiving weekend here on 30A over the past few years has become a very busy time of the year with lots of homeowners and guests coming to celebrate a great family holiday.  The Christmas holiday seems to find more people staying home but not so on Thanksgiving.  Many of the outstanding restaurants along 30A are offering a variety of options for those who do not want to spend all day in the kitchen (especially while you are here at the beach!)  From reservations for Thanksgiving dinner, both traditional and coastal cuisine, to buffett spreads, there is much to choose from. The Vue at the Santa Rosa Beach Club on the west end of 30A, “V” restaurant in Seagrove Beach, Cowgirl Kitchen in Seagrove Beach, Cafe 30A in Seagrove Beach (take out menu), Caliza restaurant at Alys Beach are a few of the restaurants that are offering Thanksgiving fare.  You can access the details needed to enjoy what they have to offer by going to SOWAL…THANKSGIVING EVENTS or simply google THANKSGIVING ON 30A.  We look forward to seeing everyone during this long, holiday weekend and remember to stay safe !

If you are interested in viewing some 30a real estate while visiting the area contact us at 850.687.1064