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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  Seaside FL Homes For Sale | Florida | Condos | Lots     Below you will find a custom Seaside, FL MLS Search.  The search links below will show you Seaside, FL homes, condos, and lots for sale.  The information is pulled directly from the Emerald Coast of Realtors MLS system and the results are accurate and up to date.  Feel free to call me at 850-585-1284 if you have any questions. Click the links below to search homes and Condos in Seaside, Florida. Click Here To Search Seaside, FL Homes For Sale Click Here To Search Seaside, FL Condos For Sale Seaside, Florida is one of the most desired communities on the Emerald Coast of Florida.  Watch the sun set at Bud & Alleys after you catch a concert in the Park.  Seaside, FL was also featured on the  Hollywood hit "The Truman Show".  Feel fr...
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By Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty)
Writing blog posts and emailing people I hardly even know may seem to some like a waste of time, but for many it is a matter of asking the right questions. What you need to ask yourself is whether or not you are connecting in a meaningful manner.  Ways that can help are open ended questions beginning with 1) Tell me about yourself  2)  How did you get to where you are today?  3)  When did you decide to do what you are doing now?  4)  What brought you to make the decisions you've made so far in your life and would you have changed any of them?  5)  Why do like living where you do. Ask the right questions and pretty soon you will find yourself actually "connecting" instead of just blogging.  People want their names to be said and they like hearing them, so use them often when talking to t...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
Buyer Walked Short Sales | Destin and Santa Rosa Beach FL   Click Here to Search Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, FL Short Sales BUYER WALKED SHORT SALE - In a buyer walked short sale, the previous buyer has cancelled his contract.  There are many reasons this happens.  The buyer may have had trouble obtaining financing, they may have found another property or may have just simply changed their mind.  In many cases the short sales go through the entire approval process before the lender gets word that the buyer walked.  Many lenders will allow a new buyer to be exchanged if the terms are similar. If you are a buyer or an agent representing a buyer, you should really look at buyer walked short sales.  I have had wonderful success with these types of short sales.  My first and second buyer wa...
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By Wendy Rulnick, "It's Wendy... It's Sold!"
(Rulnick Realty, Inc.)
     This Santa Rosa Beach Florida short sale set the Bank of America record for me.  Document after document was requested, faxed and emailed.  Phone call after phone call was made. The file was closed and re-opened many times.  The buyers threatened to walk time and again. This short sale was on the edge of collapse throughout much of the approval the process, but in the end, success!  First Mortgage:  Bank of America, balance $1,300,000Second Mortgage: Regions, balance $100,000Sale Price:   $850,000 apprBank of America Approval Terms:  $40,000 promissory note, $30,000 cash contribution Regions Approval Terms:  $15,000 cash contributionNumber of Bank of America negotiators:  5Number of Regions negotiators: 2Number of Times Bank of America erroneously closed file:  3Number of Emails s...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
    Join Deal Alert:  Be one of the first to find out about aggressively priced foreclosures, short sales and distressed properties by joining the Mainsail Realty DEAL ALERT email list.  Click here to join Deal Alert. Click the links below to instantly search the MLS and Foreclosures in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.  Please visit my web site at www.mainsailrealtycompany.com Search Homes, Condos and Lots in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Santa Rosa Beach MLS SEARCH South Santa Rosa Beach Homes Under $600,000 South Santa Rosa Beach Homes Over $600,000 South Santa Rosa Beach Town Houses South Santa Rosa Beach Condos South Santa Rosa Beach Lots North Santa Rosa Beach Homes Under $250,000 North Santa Rosa Beach Homes Over $250,000 North Santa Rosa Beach Town Houses North Santa Rosa Beach Condos North Sa...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
To Search Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Short Sales and Foreclosures, please click the Link Below.   DESTIN, FL AND SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL FORECLOSURE SEARCH   Help for the Buyer - Multiple Offers Without The Stomach Ache I stay very busy working with buyers writing offers on short sales and bank owned properties in Destin, FL.  I like to seek out the best deals for my clients and this often leads to multiple offer situations.  This can be a very uncomfortable and stressfull situation for all agents and buyers involved.  The tips below will help any buyer in this situation. 1.  Do not make your offer based on the other offer.  For all you know the other offer could be ridiculously low and have contingencies all over it or it could be above asking price.  You will have no way of kno...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  Clayton Bonjean JUST SOLD this Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Short Sale. To Search Santa Rosa Beach and Destin Short Sales, click the link below. Santa Rosa Beach and Destin Short Sale  and Foreclosure Search Location: Topsail Village, Santa Rosa Beach Price: $101,500 Furnished Contract Date: 06/17/2009 Close Date: 09/10/2009 Lender:  Amsouth Bank I love short sales!   When purchasing short sales, make sure you hire an agent that understands the short sale process.  This will definitely increase your chances of a successfull short sale transaction.  If the seller has a true hardship, the bank will probably be open to a short sale.  The reason why most short sales do not close is because the buyer walks.  This transaction closed in less than 90 days and this is considered a "quick" short s...
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By Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed 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...
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By Wendy Rulnick, "It's Wendy... It's Sold!"
(Rulnick Realty, Inc.)
  "Half Life" by John Hollan When I first walked into John and Deah Hollan's home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, I was struck by the exciting decor and contemporary flair.  I remember strolling into the living room, my eyes big and my smile bigger.  I turned to my right and then my jaw dropped.  There was one of the most beautiful paintings I had ever seen.  I exclaimed that I "loved" it and was truly moved!  My mother was an artist so I have always appreciated art and the creation of it.  John said he had painted it, as he had several others around the home.  I sold John and Deah's home in Pelican Bay a few months later, and they honored me by presenting  the painting to me as a "thank you".  I actually got misty-eyed at the closing to have received something so beautiful and meaningful...
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
  Santa Rosa Beach Homes For Sale | Condos | Lots | Foreclosures| Short Sales Please take the time to search the entire Emerald Coast MLS at www.mainsailrealtycompany.com.  Our search is free and there is absolutely no obligation.  We also offer a current and accurate foreclosure search for the area.   Click below to search properties in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Santa Rosa Beach Homes For Sale, Condos and Lots. Good luck in your search and feel free to call me at 850-585-1284 if you have any questions.    
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By Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty)
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.  
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By Clayton Bonjean, Broker | Owner | MBA
(Mainsail Realty Company)
Santa Rosa Beach FL Foreclosures | MLS Search   Click the link below to search Foreclosures in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and HWY 30A. Santa Rosa Beach, FL Foreclosure Search Santa Rosa Beach FL foreclosures can present fantastic buying opportunities.  I would love to help you find a great deal on a distressed property.  Purchasing foreclosures can be tricky due to multiple offer scenerios and the use of the As Is contract.  I have helped many buyers achieve success with bank owned foreclosures and short sales in Destin and Santa Rosa Beach, FL.  Feel free to call me at 850-585-1284 if you have any questions about Santa Rosa Beach FL Foreclosures.  Destin Foreclosure Help:  There are many options available other than foreclosure.  I am a "certified distressed property expert" and have th...
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By Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty)
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 p...
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By Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty)
After 3 days of being with 3 different sets of buyers this past weekend, I can only tell you that I am learning the market so well.  The more you know the inventory the better.  I worked with a house buyer on Friday, a condo buyer on Saturday, and another home buyer on Sunday.  Nothing on paper yet, but they will.  They each had to go back home think about the options, talk with their lenders (which are closed today) and then move ahead from there.  The market is definately showing good signs of picking up.  Occupancy rates in the area were also up over Valentine's Day weekend. What is down is me.  I woke this morning with a fever, the chills, and have had to stay close by to the bathroom if you know what I mean. I had a lot of follow up work to do today and great expectations of myself...
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By Wendy Rulnick, "It's Wendy... It's Sold!"
(Rulnick Realty, Inc.)
A disturbing trend is emerging in the Short Sale world.  In the last two months, I have had locks mysteriously changed and signs removed on two of my Short Sale listings, one in Gulf Breeze Florida, and the other in Santa Rosa Beach Florida.  In both cases, I had lockboxes on the properties.  The houses were vacant, with sellers out-of-state.  I am certain the mortgage lenders performed the lock changes.  In instances where properties may be considered abandoned, the lender may secure the property.  The bank's rights are commonly stated with language as follows, from a standard Freddie Mac mortgage: 9.   Protection of Lender's Interest in the Property and Rights Under this Security Instrument.  If .... Borrower has abandoned the Property, then Lender may do and pay for whatever is reas...
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By Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty)
Okay, today while viewing a condo at a very nice complex, there in the Master Bedroom on the dresser was this most beautiful shell.  It makes a perfect shell phone and such an upgrade from my earlier model.  I hope you like it as much as I did.    
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By Wendy Rulnick, "It's Wendy... It's Sold!"
(Rulnick Realty, Inc.)
BB&T Corporation has approved one of my listings for a short sale in Santa Rosa Beach Florida. From my experience, it was a very smooth and expedient transaction.  Details: Hardship:  Homeowners in sales - decreased income, medical expenses Property: Santa Rosa Beach cottage style home, built in 2004, 1900 square feet Lender:  BB&T - 80-20 First and second Mortgage Balance:   $370,000 Offer:  $175,000 (fair market value) Seller Contribution:  $20,000 promissory note Debt Forgiven:  $175,000 Approval Time:  35 days from fax to finish It's Wendy! Wendy Rulnick, Broker, CRP, CRS, GRI, ABR     Rulnick Realty, Inc. Search Destin FL real estate Short Sale Pre Foreclosure Help. Call toll-free 1-877-ITS-WNDY (1-877-487-9639) or local 850-650-7883 ext 204 Email itswendy@rulnickrealty.com Wendy R...
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By Robert Monk, Florida Real Estate
(100% Realty, Inc.)
Place Vendome, in front of the Ritz Hotel, where Princess Diana spent here last night a while back. This tree, made of glass and lights, and many others covered the plaza like a small forest. My business there was to reconnect with French investors and real estate companies.  I display their listings on my website, www.rmonk.com, and they give my listings exposure in France.  With the value of the dollar vs the euro in it present state, European investment in Florida, and elsewhere in America is very interesting for Europeans.
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By Kelly Klein, "Doing Great Things Today to Improve Tomorrow"
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | Pen Fed Realty)
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By Robert Monk, Florida Real Estate
(100% Realty, Inc.)
So, it's time to get busy with some serious research about where you want to be calling home for Christmas 2009.  Lots of things are happening.  Interest rates are advertised at 5.1% over 30 years, the housing market is loaded with great bargains, unemployment is high - if you are unemployed, that sucks; if you are employed, that should mean that you're still a contender to cash in one of the great housing bargains out there. First question to ask is 'Where do I want to live'.  That's the easiest one! Why, you want to live right here in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, zip code 32459, maybe in my favorite, Driftwood Estates. Why again?  We're either on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, with white, sugary sand and emerald seas, or on Choctawhatchee Bay.  Either way, the views are incredible. We ha...
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