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  1. Ohio Girl

    Misc Are we entering a real estate bubble?

    Just curious what others think about the soaring prices of homes in our area? I know the economic conditions are not the same as the previous real estate bubble, but I'm wondering how long these rising prices can be sustained.
  2. Ohio Girl

    Eastern Lake Dune

    I saw this on Facebook. What the heck? Why is this dune being bulldozed?
  3. Ohio Girl

    Regional Utilities

    Does anyone else think that it's odd that water and sewer bills follow a fee structure that is based on the number and type of fixtures in your home? The more fixtures, the higher the bill regardless of water usage. We're paying 25% more for a new home vs. our previous home because the new...
  4. Ohio Girl

    Mattress for Vacation Rental

    Thinking of replacing mattresses in our VR. I'm overwhelmed by all the different mattresses out there and don't even know where to start. We currently have Firm mattresses but some of our renters have complained (I personally like them). I would appreciate any recommendations for reasonably...
  5. Ohio Girl

    For Rent Perfect Rental for Snowbirds

    Our 3 bedroom/3 bath cottage at Magnolia Cottages by the Sea is available January and February 2017. It's a great place to escape from the northern cold and snow. Monthly rent is 1,300 (includes utilities). Send me a message if you're interested.
  6. Ohio Girl

    Misc Seanest Village

    Wondering why Seanest Village (Seagrove) never took off. The development has 43 lots and the pool looks great. Does anyone have any insight? Thanks.
  7. Ohio Girl

    Misc 30A Real Estate Prices

    I would be curious to hear from realtors what they think of the current pricing of homes along 30A. I understand paying a premium for gulf front property but it seems that the prices of other homes on the market are a bit inflated. (I'm not complaining since we own a house). Just wondering if...
  8. Ohio Girl

    Misc Landline in vacation rental

    We still have a landline phone in our rental. I thought I read once that it is a state law that a rental has to have a landline phone. Anyway, just wondering if any of you owners still provide a phone or not? Thinking about disconnecting ours. Thanks.
  9. Ohio Girl

    Trash Collection

    This is the 2nd Friday in a row that trash has not been collected at Magnolia Cottages. Something going on?
  10. Ohio Girl

    Vacation Rental Maintenance Questions

    We're down here doing a deep clean and tidying up after our summer renters. Where can I get rid of a couple of broken bikes and old trash cans? Is there a site somewhere in the county where I can drop this stuff off? Seems like this year's renters were pretty tough on our house, although...
  11. Ohio Girl

    Grayton Beach Starbucks

    Much to my chagrin, Starbucks in Grayton Beach has closed. :(
  12. Ohio Girl

    Front Door Repair

    We'll be down at our cottage later this month and we may need to repair/replace our front door. Can anyone recommend a good, reliable repairman/handyman that has experience with exterior doors? Thank you.
  13. Ohio Girl

    How to reach snowbirds

    2014 may be the first year that we don't have snowbirds renting our cottage at Magnolia. Does anyone know of a website that caters to snowbirds or that snowbirds use for accomodations? Thanks in advance. (We do have a vrbo site).
  14. Ohio Girl

    Best happy hour?

    Interested in hearing what others think is the best happy hour deal on 30A (drink & food).
  15. Ohio Girl

    Seacrest Question

    I'm kind of embarrassed to ask this question since we own a home in Seacrest, but I have always been under the impression that Seacrest is west of Alys Beach, however signs along 30A show the following direction: Watersound, Alys, Seacrest, Rosemary. I have also seen this order in vacation...
  16. Ohio Girl

    Gulf Place Officially a TDC Beach Neighborhood

    Hmmm ... I missed this Inducted September 2012, Gulf Place has officially become the 16th beach neighborhood in South Walton. In addition to public beach access, shopping, dining, and wide array of accommodations, Gulf Place fosters creativity and is quickly becoming a must-see arts...
  17. Ohio Girl

    Tropical Storm Debby

    Take care everyone! Any updates will be appreciated.
  18. Ohio Girl

    Has anyone tried Bentley's?

    We'll be coming down to Seacrest soon and I noticed Bentley's. Love to try new restaurants, especially when they're close to home. Would like to hear what you think about Bentley's. Thanks.
  19. Ohio Girl

    Need Heating and AC Recommendations

    We would like someone to perform a routine check of our furnace/AC during our next trip to Seacrest. Would appreciate any recommendations of a reputable heating/ac company/individual. Thanks!
  20. Ohio Girl

    How do I get rid of gas grill?

    Hi everyone. We're down here sprucing up our house and our gas grill is kaput. How/where do I get rid of it? Will the garbage trucks pick it up? Thanks!
  21. Ohio Girl

    Chelco Outage July 7 Seacrest Area

    I received a note in the mail from Chelco and they are planning to do some maintenance in the Seacrest area. The repairs will require a power outage on July 7 between 9 am and 11 am. Just thought I'd pass this along in case anyone wants to notify their renters.
  22. Ohio Girl

    What was that? House was shaking

    Yesterday, around 9 AM, my husband and I are in the house (Seacrest) and we hear a low rumbling and then the house shook for about 5 seconds. About 20 seconds later, it happens again. This really freaked us out. Our house is relatively new so we're really trying to figure out what this could...
  23. Ohio Girl

    Looking for Snowbirds!

    I recently changed my rental management agency and lost the snowbirds that I had booked for Feb and Mar. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in renting Jan - Mar, we have a wonderful 3 bedroom/3 bath home at Magnolia Cottages by the Sea. Check out vrbo.com/223457 and/or send me a...
  24. Ohio Girl

    Gravel Road & Hurricane Oyster Grill

    We were visiting sowal last week and decided to go to restaurants that we hadn't tried before. Have to give props to Gravel Road & Hurricane Oyster Grill. Prices are incredibly reasonable and the food was excellent. We will definitely go back on our next visit. Highly recommended.
  25. Ohio Girl

    Suggestions for door treatments

    Wondering if anyone can recommend what type of treatments/covering to put on our doors. We installed some faux wood blinds and they have taken a beating, especially around the door handles. Fortunately they weren't too expensive. Thanks!
  26. Ohio Girl

    Is this a typical rental year?

    I was wondering if other vacation home owners could tell me if this year has been a typical rental season? I'd be interested in knowing if the recession has had an impact or not. Thank you. :cool:
  27. Ohio Girl

    Need a patio set

    I'm looking for a used patio set that's in good condition and reasonably priced. Thanks in advance!
  28. Ohio Girl

    Where to buy reasonably priced furniture?

    May purchase a property in sowal and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any furniture stores in the area that are reasonably priced. Not looking for high-end, just in between :) Any used furniture stores in the area? Thank you very much.
  29. Ohio Girl

    Goat Feathers

    We've been to goatfeathers to buy seafood, but is there a restaurant by that name too? Any recommendations?
  30. Ohio Girl

    Best Seafood Market?

    When we come down to visit, we usually stay in one night and cook dinner. In your opinion, what's the best market along 30a to buy fresh seafood? Thanks.
  31. Ohio Girl

    It's a great time to buy in Florida

    Stumbled across this site. http://media.floridarealtors.org/greattimetobuy/SuccessStrategies/Mar-article-1.asp
  32. Ohio Girl

    Foreclosures

    Area foreclosure filings continue climb Wednesday, January 30, 2008 By Daniel Carson PANAMA CITY The number of Bay County foreclosures took a sizable leap last year, and a spokesman for a national foreclosure tracking company said Tuesday it appears that trend will continue in 2008...
  33. Ohio Girl

    Upcoming Auctions

    Roebuck Auctions has been selected to auction 2007-10-17 Roebuck Auctions, a national real estate auction marketing firm, has been chosen to auction the 60 property investment portfolio of a prominent local attorney. The diverse mix of properties stretch from Gulf Shores, AL to the 30A...
  34. Ohio Girl

    Tax Deed Sales

    Just curious how tax deed sales work. Can anyone provide an overview in layman's terms? Thanks.
  35. Ohio Girl

    It'll take more than prayer!

    Pretty funny article: http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/6725
  36. Ohio Girl

    4 nights in April

    I am looking for a beachfront (preferably) 1 bedroom condo beginning April 25th for 4 nights. I have sent some inquiries thru VRBO but I'm not getting responses. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
  37. Ohio Girl

    Distress Sale

    I saw the following sale notes for a home that sold in a reasonably upscale development along 30A: "This is a distress sale. Not recommended for comparison purposes." This home was priced considerably less than identical models, but isn't a sale a sale? I'd be suspect of any realtor who...
  38. Ohio Girl

    Contract Date vs Closing Date

    When performing an analysis of recently sold properties to determine a reasonable offer, should you look at the contract date or closing date? For example, I saw a property that had a contract date of 4/15/05 and a closing date of 1/20/06 and another that had a contract date of 11/29/04 with...
  39. Ohio Girl

    Blue Gulf Resort

    There seem to be quite a few homes for sale in "Blue Gulf Resort". Can anyone tell me where this is, and if it's within walking distance to the beach? Has this area sustained much hurricane damage? Thanks in advance.
  40. Ohio Girl

    WSJ Article

    Interesting article ... MarketWatch Weekend Investor: St. Joe's Real-Estate Strategy May Test Patience of Investors Herb Greenberg. Wall Street Journal. (Eastern edition). New York, N.Y.: Sep 16, 2006. pg. B.4 SAY WHAT YOU WILL about real estate, but this much is true: If you buy...
  41. Ohio Girl

    Panama City Beach

    I really enjoy reading the messages in this forum. The information is very useful and insightful. I'd love some advice on PCB. We are thinking of buying a condo, ideally near the beach. Would really like to buy something along 30A but PCB seems more in our price range. It appears that there...
  42. Ohio Girl

    Beachside Villas at Seagrove

    I would appreciate any comments anyone has about the Beachside Villas. From the pictures I've seen, it looks pretty nice. Thank you!
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