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  1. Em

    Job Available Now Hiring | Full Time Admin Assistant for Real Estate Office in Seacrest Beach

    position filled. Thanks everyone! Position has been filled. Thanks, All.
  2. Em

    Job Available Now Hiring | Full Time Admin Assistant for Real Estate Office in Seacrest Beach

    Now hiring - Full Time Administrative Assistant Premier real estate office on east end of 30A seeks energetic, organized, and efficient Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate for this position is a professional, computer literate, people person. Daily tasks will include (but are not...
  3. Em

    Shore Fishing: Sand Fleas?

    True story: I watched three guys fish all morning with live sand fleas. They had no nibbles. HC rolls up and is talking about these Gulp brand sand fleas that John at Yellowfin Ocean Sports sold him. He thought he'd try them. I said, "good luck. These guys have been here all morning using the...
  4. Em

    Becoming a Real Estate agent.......any advice?

    Cremebrulee, I hope you and Tom are enjoying your new home. Your biggest challenge will be finding a brokerage which is willing to train new agents. from our previous conversation when you were showing me your house, I already know you have what it takes to be a great Realtor and would love to...
  5. Em

    Current Market Conditions

    Homeboy, that WaterColor lot which sold for $1.3 million may be as close to Western Lake as on can buy in WaterColor, with incredible sunset views and very private feeling as there is not much foot traffic back there. That property sold for more than list price if I correctly recall. There may...
  6. Em

    Current Market Conditions

    You can also read my latest market updates on MurrayOn30A.com
  7. Em

    How's the real estate market in South Walton now?

    Yes, it includes short sales and REOs.
  8. Em

    How's the real estate market in South Walton now?

    March 2012 sales were in line with March 2011 sales. Just remember that March 2011 were extraordinarily strong. "Are buyers willing to pay more?" you ask. Yes, a little more, but not as much as most sellers were asking, so I think my statement that many sellers are pricing correctly has a little...
  9. Em

    How's the real estate market in South Walton now?

    March Home Sales in South Walton - see article
  10. Em

    Best source of homes for sale in old Seagrove?

    Jami, the best way to find properties is to find a good Realtor who can do the looking for you. There are a few For Sale by Owner lots in that area, but they are priced like it is still 2006. Occasionally, there have been a few good deals, but they sell quickly. There are no current listings for...
  11. Em

    What are Selling Commissions?

    Pirate, I'm not sure where you are seeing these low 4 and 4.8% commissions, since that info is not public. My guess is that you are seeing a listing agent posting that they are willing to pay another agent 2% or 2.4% for bringing a buyer. Then, you are doubling that number. While some agent may...
  12. Em

    What are Selling Commissions?

    If your goal is to avoid a commission, you can always try FSBO.com. Some companies may offer low commissions, but they probably don't offer many services, and may not sell your property.
  13. Em

    What do you think about a WalMart in Grayton Beach?

    I can't imagine what their focus would be with such a store. People go to Walmart because they carry a little bit of everything. No one would go to a tiny Walmart because they would have no idea if they had what they needed. My best guess is that Walmart isn't planning the rumored neighborhood...
  14. Em

    Local Credit Card Scam

    There are reports of more charges today by several people. Better check your credit card and bank accounts. Since some of the fraudulent charges were made out of state, doesn't this become a matter for the FBI rather than Walton Co?
  15. Em

    Local Credit Card Scam

    I know of about 20 people now who have had their cards jacked in the last week, in addition to those reported here. Cards are both credit and debit. Different card companies and different banks. Nothing more than suspicions at this time as to the common denominator(s) for the thefts. Many...
  16. Em

    whats going on on 30'a?people who bought in 2011 trying to make 100%

    Ray, those liquidated prices were all over the place. They teased people with $190,000 prices, but within 3 weeks, the top price for a 3/3 like you are talking about, sold for $429,900. Also, your idea of "many" and my idea of "many" are different. Only 5 of 31 of the condos sold in there...
  17. Em

    How do you handle this???

    I guess you could ban people from bringing in outside food, but if they are also buying from you, you are losing customers.
  18. Em

    NEW LISTING Seagrove beach close to beach

    That's a nice house, Hi & Dry. See listing info. The home has that Craftsman feel and is very spacious with warmth and charm.
  19. Em

    NEW LISTING Seagrove beach close to beach

    That's a nice house, Hi & Dry. See listing info. The home has that Craftsman feel and is very spacious with warmth and charm.
  20. Em

    Best type of purchase for investment

    I agree with Bobby. For your price point, you won't find many houses on the market that you can keep rented, because they won't be near the beach. Stay close to the beach. Here are a couple of properties you might want to consider. >>> See Listings Also, when you talk about "investment," you...
  21. Em

    Market shifting

    Yep. WaterColor and Rosemary Beach home sales set some records in 2011. WaterColor building has been incredible and you know the market is doing well when builders start building spec homes, AND THEY HAVE! WaterColor visitors will be surprised to see so much new construction when they return...
  22. Em

    2011 real estate figures summary

    Skunkape, I think you are likely on target with your analysis. Add to that, financing is much tougher to get on condos than on detached homes, so that drives demand and price downward on condos. I'll be reporting more in depth in the near future. I've been waiting on some of the busy agents to...
  23. Em

    Should We Move???

    South Walton doesn't have school districts.
  24. Em

    $75,000 dollars for a song

    Sonic Bid Contest WinnerCongratulations to Jennifer Lynn Simpson & Freddy Miles as winner of the first ever 30A Songwriters Festival’s Visit South Walton Song Contest. The contest was open to everyone submitting a song representative of the South Walton brand and falling within six musical...
  25. Em

    which are best communities?

    This type of information is something a good Realtor will help you with understanding. If you haven't chosen a Realtor yet, I'll be glad to assist you.
  26. Em

    $75,000 dollars for a song

    Part of the BP funds distributed to Florida were designated to help start new businesses in the areas affected. I guess the idea being to help get these areas off of the golden egg of beach tourism. If they can have other income streams, it won't matter as much economically, if the beach...
  27. Em

    Escape to Create January 2012 Artists in Residence

    AND... Mixed media artist Cheryl Toh's abstracted organic forms stem from her fascination with concepts of community, communication, and connectivity. Her encaustic paintings, drawings and...
  28. Em

    US Airways to offer direct flights to and from Washington, D.C.

    Judging by the seating selection, it looks like a small plane.
  29. Em

    For Sale Four One Hour Yolo Board Rentals at Watercolor Boathouse

    Note that YOLO at WaterColor BoatHouse is closed for Christmas and will reopen on Dec 26.
  30. Em

    Help me understand - Hwy 98 W

    Works even on your street. If your address is 73 Widget Way, your driveway is located .073 miles from the break point or beginning of that road.
  31. Em

    Help me understand - Hwy 98 W

    The direction you are traveling has only to do with being in the eastbound or westbound lane on hwy 98, not the physical address. Addresses are not traveling, and are as kurt mentioned, from a fixed point. For Hwy 98 in Walton Co, 331 is the east/west break. The primary reason for addresses...
  32. Em

    Walton County may have bought land they already own

    Perhaps it did, but I thought all of the 331 right of way land south of the bay was acquired long ago, back when the Blue Bar (aka- The 3 Thirty 1) shut down from the sale. Lynn was not the county attorney at back then. Maybe, and I'm saying just maybe, that was the first time the land was...
  33. Em

    November sales show mixed bag in real estate

    Roller coaster ride? Really? Real Estate is local, very local, and South Walton home sales saw NO fluctuation and no roller coaster ride comparing Nov 2011 to Nov 2010,... ... unless of course you are talking about the median home sale price jumping 13.7% ... or the sold dollar volume of...
  34. Em

    Casino at Sandestin?

    Oh, right -- A casino will not add any traffic to the already nightmare summertime traffic on 98 in Sandestin. Where's the laugh button.
  35. Em

    Deer Swimming & Relaxing at Inlet Beach on Friday Nov 25, 2011

    You called it ArkieHawg. I'm a city slicker.
  36. Em

    South Walton Pending Real Estate Sales Increase 45%

    Scooterbug44, Thanks for asking. I have added the graph you requested to my report and you can see it at >>> dreamBIGproperties.com
  37. Em

    South Walton Pending Real Estate Sales Increase 45%

    I believe I correctly understand what graphs you are asking to see. I'll work on that. Also, after the Dec sales are reported, I will be reporting on annual sales comparisons and comparing sales in beach neighborhoods like WaterColor, Rosemary Beach, WaterSound, and Seaside. Lots to report in...
  38. Em

    South Walton Pending Real Estate Sales Increase 45%

    The closed sales graphs are in the report.
  39. Em

    South Walton Pending Real Estate Sales Increase 45%

    ©2011 by Murray Balkcom, Realtor The Premier Property Group Pending sales of homes, condos & town homes in South Walton, FL rose 27% in November compared to the previous month, and compared to Nov 2010, pending sales increased 45%. Could these pending sales lead to a healthy winter for real...
  40. Em

    Casino at Sandestin?

    South Walton does NOT include Freeport, according to the County. Just ask South Walton Mosquito Control and South Walton Fire District, and maybe even the school board. They define South Walton as south of the bay. My first thought is that if a casino is going to be in the area, I agree that...
  41. Em

    Existing home sales to be revised lower

    I believe TNJed is talking about financial brokerages, though this thread is about real estate, so please don't be confused about real estate brokerages taking your account money. Scooterbug, what TNJed is talking about is no different than the gov't using your money you have in your Social...
  42. Em

    Restaurant Closures for the Holidays/Season

    donut hole
  43. Em

    Realtors: Does price per SF matter anymore when buying a home in South Walton?

    Real estate is very local in nature and varies greatly. For example, even within one development like WaterColor, you can have some homes with extremely high-end finishes, and others where the fit and finish is fast and inexpensive. The two types of homes are extremely different. However, if all...
  44. Em

    Deer Swimming & Relaxing at Inlet Beach on Friday Nov 25, 2011

    Deer do love to eat salt and are all over the place in South Walton. The second photo looks a little posed to me, maybe photoshopped. Deer don't let people get too close this time of year.
  45. Em

    Column: Where Were You When the Market Rebounded in South Walton?

    Homeboy does offer perspective, and frankly, everything is different based on one's perspective. A $300,000 home is very cheap to some and very expensive to others. Each person will have their own idea of the market rebounding. If an owner bought in 1995 and didn't take a second note when the...
  46. Em

    Column: Where Were You When the Market Rebounded in South Walton?

    homeboy, did you actually read my article? Or, did you just make an assumption from the title that I believe the market HAS rebounded?
  47. Em

    Need cell phone advice..

    Verizon and AT&T should work well in Dune Allen
  48. Em

    Beat your clock til it loses an hour

    You can always protest by refusing to change your clocks. Going to be weird watching the sun set at 5:30pm again. Perhaps everyone in SoWal can protest the time change.
  49. Em

    Cholesterol Check?

    yes, skunkeape, they separate the two numbers. They only started doing it about a year ago at NW FL Blood Center. They give you a number and you check in on their website a few days after donating and you can see your cholesterol level, blood pressure, etc and the history over time from all your...
  50. Em

    Cholesterol Check?

    Or, if you are able to donate blood, go donate and they give you free cholesterol check. It takes a few days to get the results back.
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